Flamingo Lounge
A fun, retro speakeasy-style bar and restaurant in Seward, Alaska, known for its craft cocktails and exceptional seafood.
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Flamingo Lounge
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A fun, retro speakeasy-style bar and restaurant in Seward, Alaska, known for its craft cocktails and exceptional seafood.
"The coolest little gem in Seward! Swanky 60s style lounge with excellent cocktails and food."
Reservations Highly Recommended
Book in advance as this popular spot fills up quickly, especially during peak times.
Creative Cocktails
Explore unique and refreshing craft cocktails, including zero-proof options.
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Cuisine
American (Steakhouse, Seafood)
Price
$$$
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Retro Ambiance and Craft Cocktails
Step back in time with a unique 1950s-style lounge atmosphere, perfectly complemented by delicious craft cocktails.
Bucket of Butt Halibut
A must-try signature dish featuring perfectly fried halibut, praised for its freshness and unique gluten-free batter.
Tanner Crab Delight
Experience incredibly sweet and succulent tanner crab, often cited as the best in years, served with minimal adornment.
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Reservations Highly Recommended
Book in advance as this popular spot fills up quickly, especially during peak times.
Creative Cocktails
Explore unique and refreshing craft cocktails, including zero-proof options.
Don't Miss Fried Pickles
Customer favorites include fried pickles, loaded baked potato, and the Halibut entree.
Gluten-Free Options Available
Enjoy delicious gluten-free fried fish bites made in a dedicated fryer.
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Reservations Highly Recommended
Book in advance as this popular spot fills up quickly, especially during peak times.
Creative Cocktails
Explore unique and refreshing craft cocktails, including zero-proof options.
Don't Miss Fried Pickles
Customer favorites include fried pickles, loaded baked potato, and the Halibut entree.
Gluten-Free Options Available
Enjoy delicious gluten-free fried fish bites made in a dedicated fryer.
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Reviews Summary
Flamingo Lounge is celebrated for its unique retro atmosphere and creative craft cocktails, offering a fun speakeasy-style experience. Diners rave about standout dishes like the 'Bucket of Butt' halibut and tanner crab, with many appreciating the gluten-free options. While the food and ambiance receive high praise, some reviews mention the halibut entree being dry.
"What a fun and quirky place! The decor is so retro it feels like you've stepped back in time. The food menu is relatively limited, but everything they do, they do WELL. Everything we ordered was fabulous. The crab cake was sooo fresh. My only regret is that I got the 6 piece bucket of butt and not the 10 piece! The drinks are also very fun and creative- perfect match to the ambiance. Definitely a must try when visiting Seward!"
Bailey Jaworski
"Gluten free fried fish bites!!!
We found Flamingo Lounge on a gluten free app, and the reviews were right! Our server Spencer was friendly and happy to answer a few questions from us. The Bucket of Butt was incredible. The batter (coconut flour based) was perfectly seasoned and was fried to an impressive crisp in a dedicated fryer. My wife and I shared the 10 chunk bucket and added fries with it.
We also had a couple of their zero-proof drinks and both were surprising. Very refreshing.
Overall, this was one of the best GF meals I've had in years. Would highly recommend!"
Gerald Gabriel
"Has character and staff is really nice. We showed up on Memorial Day weekend at the height of dinner time and they let us grab a cocktail standing for a chance to sneak into a bar seat for food before the table could open (1 hour wait). Worked and food was great! Crab is good enough to stand alone so just hope when we're back they have a full crab entree!!"
Kristi
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The Flamingo Lounge is known for its unique retro atmosphere, craft cocktails, and delicious seafood dishes, particularly the 'Bucket of Butt' halibut and tanner crab.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make reservations in advance as the restaurant books up quickly.
Yes, the Flamingo Lounge offers gluten-free options, including their popular fried fish bites made in a dedicated fryer.
Popular dishes include the 'Bucket of Butt' halibut, tanner crab, fried pickles, and loaded baked potato.
The atmosphere is described as a cute, fun, and unique retro speakeasy-style lounge with a vintage vibe.
Absolutely! They are Seward's first craft cocktail lounge, offering a menu of unique and delicious drinks.
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Super appreciate the separated fryer for GF items to meet needs of our gluten-free family members. They accommodated seating for our group of 5 in just 30 minutes with no reservation. Maggie was our waitress and just so sweet and lovely.
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