Chilkoot Cafe & Dining Room at The Historic Skagway Inn
A hidden gem in Skagway, this historic dining room offers flavorful American cuisine and a taste of Gold Rush history.
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Chilkoot Cafe & Dining Room at The Historic Skagway Inn
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A hidden gem in Skagway, this historic dining room offers flavorful American cuisine and a taste of Gold Rush history.
"Locals rave about this spot for its incredibly flavorful food, making it the best in Skagway."
Don't Miss the Halibut
The halibut is consistently praised for its perfect cooking and delicious accompaniments.
Locals Know Best
Locals recommend this spot as a top choice for a delicious and well-priced dining experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
Address
203 3rd Ave, Skagway, AK 99840, USA
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Exceptional Halibut
The halibut, prepared with exquisite sauces and perfectly cooked, is a culinary standout, often cited as a must-try dish in Skagway.
Local's Favorite Gem
Praised by locals as the go-to spot for a flavorful meal without the exorbitant prices found elsewhere in town.
Historic Gold Rush Ambiance
Dine surrounded by historic Gold Rush photos, offering a unique glimpse into Skagway's past while enjoying modern cuisine.
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Don't Miss the Halibut
The halibut is consistently praised for its perfect cooking and delicious accompaniments.
Locals Know Best
Locals recommend this spot as a top choice for a delicious and well-priced dining experience.
Consider Vegetable Sides
Substitute fries for vegetable sides for a healthier and equally delicious option.
Great for Brunch Too
Enjoy a pretty good Sunday brunch, especially recommended for its value.
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Don't Miss the Halibut
The halibut is consistently praised for its perfect cooking and delicious accompaniments.
Locals Know Best
Locals recommend this spot as a top choice for a delicious and well-priced dining experience.
Consider Vegetable Sides
Substitute fries for vegetable sides for a healthier and equally delicious option.
Great for Brunch Too
Enjoy a pretty good Sunday brunch, especially recommended for its value.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners frequently laud the Chilkoot Cafe & Dining Room for its exceptional halibut and value, often calling it a hidden gem recommended by locals. While some reviews highlight blandness and quantity issues, many others praise the flavorful food, attentive service, and historic ambiance.
"It was great fine dining. No huge portions but excellent quality and for us more than enough. Very tasty and refined 3 course dinner. Wine was also good. And our waiter David was the best."
Jeroen Lemaitre
"Soup was served in a teacup sized bowl. Mains were bland, the quality & quantity were well below expectation, while the atmosphere was almost non-existent. Had to wait at the bar for 10 minutes - "get yourselves a drink"! We were then shown to a table that was already set & vacant when we arrived. Waiter then asked us whether we had brought our drinks from outside. In our view, it's just a money grabbing enterprise."
Arthur Meiklejohn
"Had a lovely dinner here last evening. Salmon was delicious as was fingerling potatoes. My husband had halibut cooked very nicely. Dessert of chocolate cheesecake and blonde brownie both very enjoyable. We had a Very efficient and attentive waitress despite her hand in a cast and a nice young man attending to us. Would definitely visit again."
Mary c
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, locals consider it the best place to eat in Skagway for flavorful meals at a good price.
The halibut is highly recommended for its perfect cooking and delicious sauce.
The dining room features historic Gold Rush photos, offering a unique ambiance.
Yes, you can substitute french fries for delicious vegetable sides.
It can be hard to find with little signage, but it's worth the effort.
Yes, the Sunday brunch is noted as being pretty good and a good value.
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