user
Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla, AK 99687, United States
Appearance

Comments
Bi
Review №1

Really cool place, nice atmosphere. Food was good, but not quite the level that I was expecting. The appetizers were the real specialty to be honest. The ahi tuna was perfect and the calamari was some of the best Id ever had. Id definitely come here again as the service was outstanding.

Fl
Review №2

Visiting from Florida in July. Sat outside and basked in the beautiful mountain views. Delicious! Awesome service. Had the chicken Oscar that is awesome! Cesar salad and bread with a yummy spread...a must try. We will return if ever back in Alaska! We thank yal for the excellent experience!!

Ph
Review №3

Great food, my birthday was awesome and this meal was just part of my day! I have today it is as good as I was told. Service was extremely good.

Vi
Review №4

Beautiful view, attentive and friendly staff and wonderful food! Thank you Jodi for your wonderful service. King Crab legs were already opened and they were so meaty. Cajun pasta was delicious and bread with amazing butter was yummy. Delicious cocktails too!

Ni
Review №5

Everything was excellent and service outstanding. Free dessert if its your birthday. And when the weathers nice, love the deck for the fabulous view.

Jo
Review №6

Went here to celebrate my nieces graduation. Everyone raved about their entrees. Friendly service too. I got the vegetarian curry dish, but others had Steak, King Crab, burgers, etc, all delicious.

Re
Review №7

Overlooks the inlet with picturesque Mountain views. The lighting is soft and kind on the eyes. The taxidermy throughout is fun to look at.The food was delicious and quick. I ordered the seafood mac and cheese and it was creamy, with the right amount of noodle to seafood ratio. The waitress was kind and attentive. Great, laid back place to take a load off, relax and grab some delicious food while enjoying Alaskan scenery.

Ro
Review №8

Food, Atmosphere, Service was top notch. I will definitely be returning to Settlers Bay Lodge

Kr
Review №9

When you tell the server EXACTLY what you want and HOW you want it, comes out perfectly. Love love love the food and the servers are really nice. Thankyou!

La
Review №10

First time visit to Settlers Bay. We would visit again for sure. Friendly, prompt service. Tasty bread and butter, upscale dining, and steak was perfect. Sat outside and had a nice evening with beautiful views. I would recommend that everyone in the valley visit here at least once.

ta
Review №11

We had the pleasure to eat outside was nice. Service was perfect. Food was definitely just as perfect. And for those trying new drinks the froze was great. Never have been let down by this restaurant.🤗

Do
Review №12

Everything was amazing! Crusty sour dough bread, & the beef stew was the most flavorful broth ever! Asparagus & green beans cooked to perfection! Stuff prawns were delicious!

Ja
Review №13

The Ceasars were great. Coffee service is like I havent seen since Ruths Chris. The marsala steak bites were so awesome... they should also be an entre with pasta. The Halibut En Croute was absolutely the best. They are also very gluten free friendly/knowledgeable and almost every dish can be modified.

Sa
Review №14

Was not impressed by the new menu, little selection of what to eat. Couldnt even get a baked potatoe with my steak. Waitress was good. Did her job well that was the only thing I liked.

Ha
Review №15

Very cool restaurant, absolutely worth the drive. The nachos were amazing, the Ceasars salad was the perfect size. I ordered the Pepper Steak, and was expecting it to be served with a blackened pepper crust, but instead it was deep fried. It was interesting, but I probably would have preferred an actual Pepper Steak.

Ja
Review №16

Amazing experience. Its not often that everything is awesome from the drinks to the end of dinner. Service was top notch as well. Without a doubt the best meal out Ive had in 4 years in Alaska so far.

Sh
Review №17

The Matanuska blueberry beer was so good! Tried for the first time the seafood dip and that was amazing with flavor

Ma
Review №18

Great food. Awesome server. You definitely want to check it out if you are in the Wasilla area

Br
Review №19

Very nice restaurant with fantastic food. Portions were large and staff was great!

Ro
Review №20

Excellent food nice waitresses

Ja
Review №21

Wow! I heard they were good, and we finally made it there! Excellent food, nice restaurant and great service!! We will be going again! Ps, the cheese sticks and mushrooms were awesome!

RU
Review №22

Nice spot for a great dinner. Great view of the golf course below the restaurant and further out towards the water.

Br
Review №23

The foods great. Staff is excellent. But the place is getting run down. It needs a face lift BAD.

Te
Review №24

We live not very far from Settlersbay so we frequent the restaurant fairly often. We’ve enjoyed the food and atmosphere for years. Even after this last new owner took over we still have enjoyed the food, not so much today. The salads have always been a treat, large and great salad dressing. I swear they counted 15 small leafs of lettuce, 3 small thin slices of cucumber and 8 slivers of carrot. I commented on how small the salad was and was told they have one person making the salads now. I watched him make them. He had a measuring cup put the lettuce in and turned it over on the plate. It’s very sad. I love the stuffed prawns and usually order them but decided to switch it up a bit tonight. I ordered the chicken cordon blue. While the chicken was moist and tasty the very tiny amount of ham and non existent cheese was very sad. Not sure I’ll be heading back for a while. Real bummer!!

Da
Review №25

Amazing food and fantastic service. Went without a reservation with a few friends and everything was great. Our server was friendly and on point. Food was delicious.

Ma
Review №26

I recommended this place to my visiting relatives and my mom came back telling me how her crab stuffed shrimp still had the shells on to her surprise and there was a hair in the veggies which ruined everyones appetites. Other than that they said the service and atmosphere were very good.

Ad
Review №27

Delicious steak and seafood, the newer menu is a bit more limiting but overall good choice for date night in the valley!

Ly
Review №28

Food was good, service was wonderful. The manager went out of his way to accommodate our large group with little to no warning.

Vi
Review №29

Beautiful building with beautiful views. The staff was excellent and very helpful. We were there for a show and it was so much fun!

Ke
Review №30

We stopped by Settlers Bay Lodge and restaurant as part of an Lunch stopover during our journey coming from Seward, AK to Denali National Park. The place has the Restaurant on two floors and is typically used for Weddings and other events. The outside lawn is a nice place with great views. This place is used by Holland America, Princess Cruises and other tour companies as an Rest Stopover including the Buffet luncheon. The is close to Wasila, AK.

Ch
Review №31

Went here a few years back after proposing to my amazing wife. The food was perfect and the king crab was large! The staff was perfect and the view was too. Been back several times since that first encounter and we will be back a thousand more. Truly amazing place out off KGB!

J
Review №32

Excellent service. Great food. Amazing views on the deck.

Ke
Review №33

The Chicken Cordonbleu was excellent. The chef even accommodated my special requests. The Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp was scrumptious. The bread and dip (double portions) were also delicious.

Sh
Review №34

Told the waitress the food was cold. She states, Yeah, that happens sometimes and simple walked off. Did not see her at the table again until she brought the check.

Li
Review №35

Very nice. Good food, service and view

Do
Review №36

Sad, paid for a good meal. Rice was cooked to mush. Vegetables overcooked. Wouldnt recommend this place to anyone! Very disappointed. Wait staff did a good job.

Ki
Review №37

Amazing spot! Great food and views. Over all good vibes and the servers where attentive but not in our face.

Lo
Review №38

Excellent food, great service. Views for days. Love this place.

Ke
Review №39

Great view...food was too herby for my taste. I ordered dish and chips...fish better was way too much on the herbs...couldnt taste the fish at all...same for the fries. Sometimes simpler is a better approach.

Ro
Review №40

We had a party of 20, the service was phenomenal and the food 5☆. Absolutely the best filet I have had in years. Starters to die for.

Ha
Review №41

Excellent meal! And great cocktails to boot!

Ta
Review №42

Beautiful restaurant in a lovely setting! We were a party of seven women. The king crab legs were rich and delicious!! The French onion soup was the best Ive ever had. The creme brulee was spectacular!!! One person ordered a chicken dish which was inedible. The chicken was rubbery and tasted like it had been microwaved.The service was GREAT!!!The atmosphere was beautiful inside and out!

Ri
Review №43

Amazing food, great views and Mckenna was a fabulous waitress!

Ka
Review №44

Food was great. Service was great. Beautiful views

Sa
Review №45

Delicious food. Good service. Stunning view of the mountains! Definitely going to eat here again.

Th
Review №46

French fries not crisp. Or the batter on the fish. Service was great.

St
Review №47

Excellent rack of lamb, but shame on you for not putting a dollop of mint sauce on the side.

St
Review №48

We had a really good time with some really good food a really good view some really good salmon a decent steak and the drinks are good will be back next time were here and was still looking for Sarah and Russia

Mi
Review №49

Good food qnd service. Great views.

Jo
Review №50

Delicious food, great service, beautiful view. Highly recommend!

Ch
Review №51

Delicious food, awesome service & spectacular views ... you will enjoy this restaurant and all that it offers

Do
Review №52

Ive photographed a few weddings at Settlers Bay Lodge and each time am always so impressed with the food and service. The upstairs reception room is spacious and well lit and versatile and its perfect if youre having a smaller wedding. Theres also some cute places outside for photos!

Ke
Review №53

We came here for our 3rd anniversary dinner while visiting Alaska. We had a wonderful dinner of salmon and tenderloin medallions. The French Onion soup wad perfect! My only complaint was that the meal comes with either soup or salad, when I asked if I could get the French Onion I was told yes but I didnt realize they were going to charge me full price for the French Onion instead of just adding a dollar or 2 like most places to do. Had I known that I would have just gotten a salad and ordered the soup separately. Just saying it would have been nice to know up front or when I asked, not when I received the bill. Again though the food was delicious and views were great.

ke
Review №54

The view is very nice, very contemporary, food was nice, pretty good but they were quite noticeably understaffed for how busy it was.

Ti
Review №55

Great food at this wedding venue.

Tr
Review №56

Good food. Crowded and service is good.

Ru
Review №57

We used to eat here all the time and always recommended it to everyone. We took our family there for Easter today and were asked to leave after 45 minutes so they could get more people in.

Ki
Review №58

The service is excellent and the food just makes me happy. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

ro
Review №59

We have been regular customers for 7 years. We are about done. Haven’t been there for the past 12 months but have been regular “take out” customers. A majority of the take out orders have been marginal at best. Tonight we ordered a steak & fries and an order of steamed clams. The clams were un-edible. In reviewing the receipt it showed they were chorizo clams. We called the front desk and spoke to the young lady who took our order. She confirmed that she put in an order for chorizo clams. We did not make that order and didn’t even know there was such a thing. This is the third time we have had this type of experience when ordering takeout from Settlers.

Ja
Review №60

They called me back and changed the reservation time. Other than that theyre great.

Ly
Review №61

Our dinner was excellent! Steak was cooked to perfection.

Sh
Review №62

My husband and I were fortunate enough to recently dine at Settlers Bay Lodge. Our waitress informed us that they had just received a shipment of fresh halibut! I chose the halibut and was amazed at the wonderful preparation and flavor. My husband had the filet mignon prepared especially by the chef and was delighted with both the portion and the taste. We could not have been more impressed. The food was excellent, the service was amazing and the mountain view was spectacular. We were visiting from Iowa and would strongly recommend dining at Settlers Bay Lodge. You will not regret it!

Jo
Review №63

Food was great a little slow on there service side of things 👌

Je
Review №64

Great views good food and good people

Te
Review №65

Love, love, loved Settlers Bay Lodge. Our server, Rachel, was AWESOME! Sweet, attentive, extremely personable. She is definitely an asset to Settlers Bay!! Merry Christmas all, I totally recommend Settlers Bay Lodge, in Wasilla, Alaska.

Sk
Review №66

Great Escargot and Various other Dishes!!! Great Family or Date Setting with Beautiful Views.

Br
Review №67

Great Steak and Ritas

ja
Review №68

Steak was bland and under cooked and the area we were seated smelled like urine.

Je
Review №69

A very nice family atmosphere. A place to share good food with good friends

Ka
Review №70

Excellent service even in the bar section. Large portions,fresh food ,and delishious

Ed
Review №71

Superior and generous halibut dinner with exceptional service and a very nice atmosphere. The team at Settlers Bay Lodge worked together with amazing skill and efficiency. The prices are consistent with a superior quality meal. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.

Li
Review №72

Great service and great food. I wanted to eat everything. Thank you

Jo
Review №73

Polished mirrored silverware. Crystal clean glasses. Awesome service great food what more can you ask for. Lol also how could I forget the awesome view!

Da
Review №74

Outstanding food and service. Very mucha classy restaurant for the area. Great prices.Also, the bread that comes before the mealwas fabulous.

Ti
Review №75

Great Strak and chicken in a cozy atmosphere. BUT!!! for as great as their main dish is, where they are seriously lacking is on their starch. The garlic mashed potatoes are quite bleh bland and the last 3 times the rice pilof was under cooked 2 times and practically mush the last time. Gotta get this right guys! Still a great place to dine.

CO
Review №76

Great food nice views good svc....We had stuffed mushrooms excellent, a shrimp appetizer really good, lobster bisque was so so ok, rib eye steak entre the bomb, chicken oscar entre very yum, couple mixed drinks and the bill was barely over $100

Jo
Review №77

Great food from scratch, cold beer and amazing views, what else do you want?

Ca
Review №78

This was a great place to have dinner! Came here with some family and we started outside, but the staff were lovely enough to move us inside when it began to rain. The food was very good as well as dessert. Our waitress accidently brought one of us the wrong beer and proceeded to bring us the correct one, let us keep the wrong one, and didnt charge us for either.

Ke
Review №79

The view is amazing. Brianna was fantastic!

Dw
Review №80

First time eating there food was great and that was in the summer went back order the same meal and it was different still good but different. The steak my wife had was great but it was like they forgot about it but when it came out it was out standing. The apps we had the stuff mushrooms and the walnut shrimp outstanding. Just something was different about my pasta dish wasnt as good but still it was good.

Ro
Review №81

Best steaks & seafood in the Mat-Su Valley by a mile. Friendly staff & always super clean. Id recommend for the whole family!

An
Review №82

Great place to congregate with friends. Their staff is so friendly.

Ch
Review №83

Awesome Thanksgiving food... we loved it and got full

St
Review №84

I had the grilled Alaska Halibut, my girlfriend had the Stuffed Shrimp and our daughter had the kids Fried Shrimp with vegetables. Excellent tasting food! The halibut stated it had cajun seasoning, but I really couldnt taste the spices, and neither could my girlfriend or our daughter (they arent fans of spicy food). The stuffed shrimp was very flavorful, but not very spicy from what I could tell. Be aware that the bread you get when you order one of the 2 soups includes what I think is horseradish spread, which is spicy to me. Tasty to me, but neither the daughter nor the girlfriend liked it. (Too spicy.) WILL be going here again!

Ar
Review №85

Very good service and great food.

Ri
Review №86

Beautiful setting, terrific rustic outdoors theme inside. GREAT service. Definitely go for the stuffed prawns. Also the Chicken Marsala.

Ge
Review №87

Love this place. Went there for my birthday by myself to treat myself. The food is top notch and the atmosphere is awesome.Highly recommend if youre in the valley worth the drive down KGB

Ji
Review №88

Food and service was excellent. Fantastic views of great Alaskan beauty

Ca
Review №89

Very nice atmosphere and good food! I have a food allergy and the owner was very accommodating. My meal was made special with many precautions being made. My food was delicious! I would definitely eat here again!

Ch
Review №90

Love the location and scenery. However, there is something lacking in the service and food. We had a reservation which took a half hour to seat us (why bother making a reservation). Food took an hour to arrive. By the time we left it had taken two hours. The lamb I had was ok. It was unanimous amongst our group that the mashed potatoes were bland. The dessert was about the same, just ok. Cant believe I wasted $60. Classic example of a veblen good. Gave it two stars for the scenery.

Al
Review №91

Perfect date night spot

An
Review №92

Went for our anniversary dinner and it was amazing!!! Fantastic escargot, the prime rib was awesome and the service is top notch!!!! Cant wait to go back again!

Am
Review №93

Stopped as part of Holland America trip to Denali. Had a build your own sandwich lunch. Multiple busses here, but line moved quickly. Bathrooms acceptable, well used. Outside or inside seating. Roadside dive with a shop and food.

L
Review №94

We have been coming here for several years for dinner and our anniversary. I always have been very happy with the food and service. This time was our anniversary and I can say the new ownership has really disappointed us with the changes. If your going to up your prices then you don’t make the portions smaller? And my halibut used to be excellent this time there was no crab topping? It was BURNT very dry and thin as can be, ate it with difficulty!!!!! The salad was all stems and bitter the dressing had no favor. Hardly any veggies and mashed potatoes??? The waiter was great and he felt so bad about my halibut that he gave us free cheesecake. It would be nice to know that you charge 7$ for a beer Plus 2$ more for the 21oz????? Which is crazy. Also every extra on your Steak? Or etc is plus $2???? And your not told about this lol we didn’t even get the steak topping. So sorry to say we will not be coming back again.

Br
Review №95

Excellent food and great staff.

B
Review №96

Amazing food and stellar service! Best meal weve had in awhile! Prime rib was fantastic!

K
Review №97

Service was great, Food was great... View is amazing

De
Review №98

Excellent meal service and a view

T
Review №99

Great service, great food, great view. My favourite here is the cajun alfredo!

Na
Review №100

Slow service, with no attention to detail. Attempted to bring the wrong food. Steak was mostly fat and drenched in salt and pepper, however the king crab was sweet and juicy. The burger was over cooked and the cheese over melted but the caramelized onions and blue cheese made it enjoyable. The fillet mignon was amazing. The shrimp scampi was good as well, but didnt stand out from many others in the valley. The asparagus tempura was outstanding and came in a large pile with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce. The Hawaiian poke was beautifully prepared and wonderful with a sesame flavor and matched well with the crisp of the cabbage and cucumbers. The fried mozzarella was served in wedges and were just the right amount firm and gooey with a flavorful crispy fried breading. The red sangria had a balance of sweet fruit and tart red wine flavors with a delightful fizz. All in all an average night due to the service. Enjoyable enough but not for the price and limited atmosphere. The greater at the door, an adorable dog mellow and loving of a quick pat or scratch behind the ears.

Information
100 Photos
100 Comments
4.4 Rating
  • Address:5801 S Knik Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla, AK 99687, United States
  • Site:http://settlersbaylodge.com/
  • Phone:+1 907-357-5678
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • Restaurant
  • Event venue
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Steak house
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:4–10pm
  • Tuesday:4–10pm
  • Wednesday:4–9pm
  • Thursday:4–9pm
  • Friday:4–9pm
  • Saturday:4–9pm
  • Sunday:4–9pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fireplace:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Popular for
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Romantic:Yes
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended:Yes
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
Similar organizations