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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 441 reviews

What User likes about Varly's Swiftwater Seafood Cafe:
A quick, fun little spot for lunch. Clam Chowder is just delicious. The Calamari was well prepared as well and the Halibut Sandwich was fresh although not spectacular. The Fries were skinny and not my favorite. I would definitely recommend that you stop in for some Chowder!! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Varly's Swiftwater Seafood Cafe:
Ridiculously expensive food and not that great. The halibut and chips was $24 and the fish was just okay (taste was fine, it was very thin and not much of it). Good beer selection. Some of the tables are 'family style ' and elbow-to-elbow seating area. Limited covered-porch seating is available and a few bar-level counter seats that look out onto parking lot. Sort of a typical dockside fish place with high prices. View all feedback.

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Yelp
3.9 ★ from 9 reviews
Southern
19.12.2023 - 16:49

Formerly Cafe Orca but now known as Oceanfront Cafe. I stopped in for a late lunch here after a great morning out on the water. There was a lunch rush with prob...

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Eleanor
19.12.2023 - 16:49

Now the Oceanfront Cafe, they have specialty coffees and food! Dirty Chai Latte is delicious, not too sweet and mocha is delicious! Nice little gem!

Lana
19.12.2023 - 16:49

Their carrot cake is fabulous, and so is their coffee! They have handmade jewelry for sale with gemstones and minerals from Arizona(? where the owners are from....

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Bruce
02.11.2023 - 06:16

The shrimp and cod are, in my opinion, the best I've had in Alaska. It was so delicious that I dined here twice during my last business trip.

Mike
02.11.2023 - 06:16

This charming restaurant features a cozy atmosphere with outdoor patio seating. The service is quick; you place your order at the counter, and they bring your f...

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Menu
3.0 ★ from 5 reviews

Ridiculously expensive food and not that great. The halibut and chips was $24 and the fish was just okay (taste was fine, it was very thin and not much of it)....

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WORST fish chips I 've ever had in my life!! $24.99 for 2 pieces of halibut and 6 pieces of small shrimp. I say halibut because it was not halibut. I 've cooked...

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I had a fantastic lunch at this restaurant while waiting to board our cruise ship. The food was absolutely delicious! The outdoor seating area with tables was t...

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This is a great little place for a quick and enjoyable lunch. The clam chowder is absolutely delicious, and the calamari is well-prepared. The halibut sandwich...

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This restaurant is a great refuge from the wind and rain, and I was surprised they remained open in such unpleasant weather. Initially, I considered giving it t...

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4.9 ★ from 1 reviews
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4.1 ★ from 10 reviews

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