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Thorn's Showcase Lounge

208 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664
907-224-3700
Ranked #6 of 26 restaurants in Seward
4.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Anna, TX
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We went in with fear in our hearts since we were told smoking was allowed, but apparently the ventilation handled it well. We stepped back in time to the sixties with the period decor. We didn't sample the food, but had excellent white russians after a great meal at the nearby Seward Hotel. Good place to watch the natives. More

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Seward, Alaska
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

So this is one of those gems that you aren't going to find anywhere else. I would give it a higher rating, but it is a fairly smokey establishment. Fantastic halibut (fish-chips style) and a historic collection of liquor bottles adorn the walls to give it a bit of a glam-historical feel. Don't judge this book by it's cover, atleast... More

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alaska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

If you are looking for a simple place to eat Halibut in Seward try here. While it does not have the great waterfront view as some places do, the food is good, ample and while not cheap not very expensive. While this place is a bar, you can bring kids there for lunch. We usually split a large bucket of... More

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Austin, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

This place is an awesome retro dive bar/restaurant. Very casual and laid back with great food! We split the large bowl of fried halibut with a side of fries - it was the perfect amount. The halibut was the best I had during our Alaska trip - the breading is light and thin and doesn't overwhelm the fish. Enjoyed the... More

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pittsboro
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

Went early so not too smoky. Halibut dinner was excellent, baked potato, salad. Very friendly service and place. Waitress actually sat down with us to take order. Very retro, comfortable chairs. Feels like 1962 in Vegas. Rat Pack would have loved it. Pretty pricey, but worth it! More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

We went to Thorn's with one thing in mind - a bucket of 'buts! Halibuts..... This place was great - a little kitschy but honestly that's part of the appeal. The interior made me feel like I had gone back in time but the service was great and the halibut bites that we came for were terrific. Very fresh and... More

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Santa Paula, CA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

Tuck and Roll on the ceiling was a hoot! Place was recommended to us-down home joint. Bathrooms were spotless, thanks!I prefer smoke free environments so It was impossible to completely enjoy it, but the drink I had made up for it. I wonder why people fry up halibut, it's so good cooked other ways too-then I ate a "Butt" from... More

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Portland, Oregon
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

My wife and I visited based on a recommendation from the folks in the Yukon Bar. Soups, bakers, halibut, and Alsakan Snapper were great. Locals are very friendly and yes it does have an interesting decor and can get smoky. Sit by door to get air. More

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

We went for lunch, there was hardly anybody else there except for a couple people at the other end of the bar. The decor was a little strange, there was some odd looking stuff along the walls behind the bar in a giant curio type cabinet. We come from a state that is smoke free, so I wasn't thrilled about... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

Started with the "Bucket of Butts" (chunks of halibut) and it was great. Then had the lasagna special which was also very good. The atmosphere of the place is hard to put into words. It's got a crazy vibe, cool chairs & the walls are covered in mostly unopened bottles of old bourbon (i think). There were also a few... More

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