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McKinley Creekside Cafe

Mile 224 George Parks Hwy, (at McKinley Creekside Cabins), Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
907-683-2277
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Price range: $8 - $22
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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Merritt Island, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Food here was much better than in the Denali resort we stayed at. Less expensive also. Servers were friendly. Baked goods really tempting.

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Delta Junction, Alaska
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39 reviews 39 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

We have been here three times and each time the service and food were terrrific. The food is not cheap but you get what you pay for! Yum! Great variety from vegetarian to low carb. Scumptious baked goods and lunches to go for taking on your Denali adventures. The only odd thing is the bathroom out back. Make the stop... More

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New York City, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

We stayed in the cottages at the back and grabbed breakfast and take out lunch here. It was delicious, cheap and fresh.We are vegetarians and they have plenty of nice veggie options too Highly recommend to any traveller especially if you staying within 2 miles of the place.

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Wellington, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

We had lunch here before going on the Tundra tour. The meal was good and the service was good. My only complaint, they don't sale bottled water, but for $13.95 they will sale you a water bottle and give you water!

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

We ate here during a visit to Denali NP. We were staying across the road at Carlo Creek, so this is very convenient. Food is high-quality with local ingredients. Alaska seafood plus other meats, veggie options if you're so inclined. Small seating area, so it can get busy and full, but worth the short wait. Also has outdoor seating area... More

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Surprise, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

This place is next door to the Perch Resort. My wife loved the Cinnamon Bun for breakfast and we both loved the pork cutlets. I recommend it...

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singapore
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30 reviews 30 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

We stayed at the hotel so we ate there during the first day , lunch and dinner. After that we decided to give it a miss. Waiters are friendly. Food is average, portion is small. Their salmon is tasteless, worst salmon I had in Alaska. The bagpackers lunch we took to the park was quite good.

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Rosemead, California
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39 reviews 39 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

Well, it's a lovely and cozy place. It is by the creek :D and has fire place at the river bank. Good scenery! The cabins are pretty cute. Ours has 2 queen beds and a small table with coffee machine there. But no more other goodies. The restroom is clean. The heater though, it's not very efficient though, which made... More

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Pillager, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

We stayed at the cabins here and dined several times. Loved the pork chili - a must try! Also, the baked goods are excellent and they will pack a lunch for you when heading out for your hikes! Really good, affordable food served by an excellent staff! Charming place.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

We had both breakfast and dinner at this restaurant. Both were very good and the prices were average for this area. We had the same waiter both visits (Adam) and he was an awesome waiter. We were travelling in an RV, and there is easy parking for Rv's as well as passenger cars. One odd thing was that when my... More

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