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3.5 out of 5
Very good | 1175 reviews

What User doesn't like about Soapy Smith's Pioneer:
very expensive eating with small portions and a small environment. thought from the view of the place it would be a hole in the wall greasy spoon, but they load fine food prices! halibut was good- only 2 fishsticks came with the $22 plate, which was a side of the kartoffel salat in a spice ramkin. what was okay because that was kartoffelsal. in the grunde a lot relish and mayo mixed w a few kartoffels. I would skip t... View all feedback. What User likes about Soapy Smith's Pioneer:
I enjoyed a lovely lunch featuring chowder and an Alaskan king crab burger. Both dishes were generously sized, comparable to Texas portions—around twice the usual size! The owner shared his family history, mentioning his grandfather, Mike Stepovich, and his father, Mike Stepovich II, who played significant roles during the transition of Alaska from a territory to the 49th state in 1958-1959. It was a delightful way t... View all feedback.

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 27 reviews

Very expensive eating with small portions and a small environment. thought from the view of the place it would be a hole in the wall greasy spoon, but they load...

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Had a nice lunch of chowder and alaskan king crab burger, both were alaskan size, hit Texas size around 2x! the owner was concerned to introduce the strata of h...

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On an Alaska country tour after a Celebrity cruise. I heard great things about beeping and eating. it was so good and so much fun. funny, but true story. his wa...

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This place is fantastic. the royal crabs are amazing and the owner is very colorful and proud to be a part of the history of alaska! I recommend that they give...

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I liked the meal. the restaurant is closed at 17.30 clock, not at 3.30 clock. they go and have something unique.

Int Restaurants
3.6 ★ from 830 reviews
Qihua
11.09.2023 - 15:56

Had a nice lunch of Chowder and Alaskan King Crab burger, both were Alaskan size, beating Texas size by 2x!! The owner was busy introducing the stories of his...

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Excellent Crab sandwiches and fries. Gotta try the Agave beer. Need service personnel, but who doesn’t.

Brittany
11.09.2023 - 15:56

If you're looking for a small town dinner this place will check all the boxes! Bill the waiter was amazing. When I couldn't decided between the pastrami and the...

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Not that the food wasn't great, but our server Jenna made our meal! Nice meeting you, Jenna!

Dave
11.09.2023 - 15:56

Good food and great atmosphere. Our server (I think the owner) was great. Interacted with everyone in the place. Great beer selection too.

Menupix
4.2 ★ from 20 reviews
MenuPix
14.01.2024 - 15:44

Friendly staff welcomed us and invited us to explore all the memorabilia, even providing helpful explanations along the way.

Restaurantji
3.4 ★ from 126 reviews
Zomato
3.1 ★ from 29 reviews
Yelp
3.5 ★ from 142 reviews
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3.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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