Edge - Fairbanks

The restaurant is a bit inconsistent these days. The staff is friendly and welcoming, but the food doesn't live up to the standards of the past. I miss the old menu and longer hours. Please bring back the brunch and pint glass mimosas!

I finally made it to The Edge after enjoying Double Eagle for a while. Initially, I thought it was just a bar with appetizers based on the menu I saw, but after doing some research on Facebook, I discovered they offer other food options. Unfortunately, the flank steak or Steak Roulade that I wanted to try was no longer on the menu, despite still being listed on their website. When I pointed this out to the server and cook, they argued that it was never available. I ended up ordering the Seafood Alfredo and my partner got the Grown Up Grilled Cheese, both of which were just okay. My Alfredo sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked, with only a few shrimp and scallops. The salad was the highlight of the meal. The grilled cheese was decent, but overall, the food seemed more like typical bar fare rather than restaurant quality. While I prefer Double Eagle, I would consider returning to The Edge for a late-night meal due to their extended hours.

I can't believe we waited so long to try this place for lunch! The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and the cheese curds are incredible.

While in the neighborhood, we decided to grab dinner here. It was getting late and our options were limited. I had tried the Double Eagle a few times in the past and my camp agreed we would never be back. Then we discovered the restaurant had changed into The Edge, so we figured we should try again. I had average expectations, and noticed the menu was smaller (and simpler) than most dinner menus. We ordered steak tips, Cubano sandwich with onion rings, and chicken strips. My friends found a couple Alaskan beers on draft and ordered those, while I had a lemonade. It was obviously a fountain beverage, no frills, a bit watered down, and came in a cafeteria style plastic cup. As we were the only people in the restaurant at the time, our order came out quickly. I was happy with the portions and plating of the food. The onion rings were attractive, big, and crunchy. The Cubano was good, but the pork part should have been grilled on a flat top to achieve a bit of yummy pork crispiness, and rid itself of unwanted water (it appears the meat was frozen). The steak bits were tender and the brown gravy sauce was savory and came with mushrooms garlic bread; a size proper for a light meal. Chicken strips were perfectly fried and the sauces tasted better than average, as did the French fries. I was really impressed at their version of such a basic dish! I don't have much to say about the service except for it was adequate, and timely. The views of the golf course provide a pleasant, peaceful setting for enjoying a meal. The only disruption were the mosquitoes. The insects had flown inside the restaurant from the open doors, and had descended upon us. I know they are everywhere during the summer months, but their presence was still pretty annoying nonetheless. Try The Edge for a quiet beer after work, a reasonably priced bite to eat, or to watch a game on tv.

After playing golf today, we decided to stay and have lunch at the restaurant. I ordered the Blackened Halibut Salad. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting as the halibut was served in small chunks instead of a filet, but it was still delicious. The addition of cheese cracker chunks and balsamic marinated tomatoes on the plate was a nice touch. The salad had just the right amount of dressing. My friend ordered the Caesar Salad and she said it was really good, but after trying my blackened Halibut, she said she would order that next time. Both salads were a good portion size and the service was excellent. I am excited to try more items on the menu soon.