Salmon & Bear Restaurant @ Mccarthy Lodge Resort

Wonderful little restaurant with creative dishes in the middle of the very small, summertime hamlet of McCcarthy, AK. Our server was knowledgeable and kind, and was training another nice young server. The food was delicious and creative. We had the fix menu, which was well-priced at $50 each and included three courses. My only suggestion is to serve the food a bit hotter. Be prepared that they may not have everything on the menu because this is a wonderfully remote restaurant. We’re so happy we went!

We couldn’t believe finding a restaurant of this quality in this remote area. The dining room is filled with artifacts from mining days and very charming. We were welcomed by a very polite and friendly gentleman who promptly served cool, fresh water from a beautiful copper pitcher and informed us that dinner was a fixed 3 course menu for $44 with choices of soup or salad, then Copper River salmon grilled on a hot stone or a chicken dish, and dessert. The soup was very good and the salad wonderful. We both had the salmon served on a blueberry/wine/brown sugar gastrique; it was a delight. The chocolate/caramel/pistachio tart: scrumptious! The wine list was extensive and we chose a burgundy Pouilly Fuissé, reliably excellent. We were so pleased that we came back the next day and had a flank steak cooked to perfection. The service was impeccable too. The rapport quality/price is outstanding. ; we ate fish & chips for almost the same price in Homer or Kenai. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Had an amazing experience at Salmon and Bear Restaurant. They were hosting a special “beer” dinner in partnership with Midnight Sun Brewing. Food was very impressive and the servers were all beyond friendly. Special shout out to Steve aka “Sunshine”

For old rustic charm alone, this hotel would get 5 stars. It's on the main street in McCarthy, the staff is super friendly and the rooms are clean and nicely decorated but very small. There's also no private bathroom in the rooms, there's a single occupant bathroom on the floor and it's well equipped with a toilet, sink and shower. I preferred staying at the Kennicott Lodge which is modern and luxurious.

Dinner is a bit overrated but the only fine(ish) dining in town. Set menu, reservations only. Food was good and the chef definitely puts a lot into the dishes. Vibe was meh.

This is about ambience, not luxury. Bang in the middle of McCarthy AK Is this jewel. The rooms are small, the bathrooms shared(clean and comfortable), the beds are doubles yey comfortable. We felt at home as soon as we arrived, the host was super friendly and helpful, dinner at the golden nugget across the street pleasing as was the breakfast at the bistro, all owned by the hotel. McCarthy is not easy to get to, cross a walking bridge at the end of a long and dusty dirt road and you reach what could be your nirvana. Basically no traffic except for a shuttle and friendly easy going atmosphere, as if the participants were an exclusive club of people in the know, coming together from all the corners of the world to enjoy this magnificent unspoiled corner.

A very nice, charming place to visit again! This hotel is unique in its kind, a place where details tell you about the history of McCarthy and Kennicot. Visiting this little town and this hotel was an experience that my husband and I enjoyed a lot. You will find great, friendly people everywhere you go, and plenty of details to appreciate during your walks around town. The food was delicious, well presented, and very satisfying. There is a great Chef on site who pays attention to her customers and to details! Sherry, the lady at the hotel was very kind and helpful. The location of Ma’Jonhsons hotel is very convenient since it is downtown McCarthy, just a few minutes ride on their complimentary shuttle from the walking bridge. From this hotel, you can catch a $5 ride to the Kennicott Mine that is about five miles away. We had the pleasure to meet Neil, who is the owner of this hotel, bar and Bistro Restaurant. Neil, as well as all his staff were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming at all times!

Clean comfortable and quiet hotel, good size rooms. Reasonable breakfast buffet, pool and gym. No room service, and in general service is reactive: eg you tell them there are no eggs - and they will bring more. But they do not check on their own. Bottom line - good, service level gets the lowest grade.