Summit Sushi in Denali National Park and Preserve

Summit Sushi in Denali National Park and Preserve
5 / 5
50 reviews

238.5 George Parks Highway, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755, Denali National Park and Preserve

Overview

Cuisine
  • Sushi
  • Fusion
  • Healtdy
  • Seafood

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

What does the name Denali mean

"the high one" as called by the Koyukon people who are native to the area

Can you see the Northern Lights from Denali Natl Park?

tkimmins is correct. Northern Lights can see seen from Denali during the winter months.

Hi What is the best time to visit this park? Which month?

I was there in late August. Cool weather, didn't see one mosquito. I thought that to be unusual. It was sunny all day and maybe that kept them at bay.

Has a cult ever been here?

Noooo

Is the short autumn season from late August to early September beautiful?

It is absolutely beautiful. Lots of animals out as well.

How long does it take to drive from wasilla?

Weather dependant in the fall it took us about 4 hours.

Do you have any sand pits or stuff like that?

I don't recall any sand pits on our visit. Perhaps you would need to contact the National Park service for an "official" answer.

is there a free shuttle from the visitor center to the king salmon restaurant if we do not have lodging reservations at the princess wilderness lodge?

Driving is easiest, can check on availability

Does King Salmon Restaurant at Denali entrance take reservations?

Yes,

Review

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Summit Sushi
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CA G
google
03.29.2024
4/5

The salmon back is always a fun restaurant to visit if you have a tour booked for denali or if your just passing through to fairbanks. I am unfamiliar with the buildings history, but once inside it has a tavern feel to it. They always have a great menu that ranges from comfort food to seafood. I haven't ordered anything that was bad. Their salads are huge. It's such a visited tourist location that they started allowing people to write on currency from their country and staple it to the walls. One of the better restaurants in that area.

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Pamela Tapert
google
08.27.2018
1/5

Well if you like large scale Buffett type outdoor serving with over priced awful tasting foods and snacks then you found your place.This place was super expensive and pretty Bad

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Archana Rao
google
08.25.2018
5/5

Great salmon sandwich! But it and take it into the park to eat!

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Stephen Anthony
google
05.21.2018
5/5

Phenomenal food!! Hands down one of the best restaurants I've been to. The elk and yak was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. The decor is very rustic and unique. I'll definitely be back! Big thanks to Ely for the awesome service!

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Loekito Soephomo
google
05.21.2018
5/5

Staff is very helpful and friendly. Foods and beer also taste good... nice place to hang out too

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Jeremy Garcia
google
05.04.2018
5/5

Had a great time at the tubby and friends show , great vibes , lots of great performances and great staff as well 😎👍🏽

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P.J. V.
google
01.09.2018
4/5

Great selection of Alaska food and beverage. Local decorum and great service. Atmosphere the best for Denali.

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aparna sengupta
google
01.03.2018
5/5

Awesome food, delicious , fresh crab meat , good portion , must try it.

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Steven McGhee
google
10.19.2017
5/5

Great food and service. You have to see the building in person to appreciate it. My wife Cherie and I had a great time. Our server was Eli and he was great.

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John Bosch
google
09.05.2017
5/5

I used to work for this guys at kitchen, so i know from the insideFood its always fresh and good prepared, taste are really greatPrices are great for the location and drinksThey have concerts and disco nightsGreat parking, clean restrooms and nice service

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Moose Peterson
google
08.18.2017
5/5

Love this place! 30 years and counting. This year Erin and Justin made it so much fun. Love the salmon dip! Can’t wait to come back next summer!!!

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Douglas Anderson
google
08.10.2017
5/5

Fantastic food and service!

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Colin Martin
google
05.17.2017
4/5

Excellent place for food in the area. Very similar menu to 49th state brewing company in Anchorage. I believe they are owned by the same people. Excellent food and service in an interesting atmosphere. Many good features on the menu to include their signature salmon bake to elk burgers.

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Tim Weinberg
google
05.06.2017
5/5

Great place, good prices. The place is a little tilted due to permafrost but adds to the character. Ask for Josh from West Virginia

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Jason Brandt
google
04.18.2017
4/5

Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Food is good and portions are a good size. The elk burger and crab grilled cheese were great. The Cobb salad is Huge. Lots of decor to see on the walls and ceiling.

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Nat Luengnaruemitchai
google
03.15.2017
3/5

Just average food. Salmon bakes were overrated. The crab was fresh.

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John Mitchell
google
02.25.2017
5/5

Wow what a dog. Great place for a quick meal. Get a bloody Mary with a beer chaser.

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mike nestell
google
02.13.2017
5/5

Service style and atmosphere top rate. It's all about the fresh and delicious food!

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Luis Morales
google
01.17.2017
5/5

The area for RV is wonderful.Booking by phone is the best option.there are always guides that help you

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Katie Botto
google
01.09.2017
5/5

Awesome atmosphere, you can be seated upstairs for a more lively sceene or downstairs for more quiet dining. Staff seemed happy, were helpful and friendly. Quick service. Drinks were large, food was fantastic. I actually sat inside, but had a perfect view of the mountains. Would def recommend!

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Tim Carbine
google
11.08.2016
5/5

Good food and great service. It is really quite nice inside. The outside certainly doesn't reflect it. Friends had halibut and chips and enjoyed. I had my first elk burger and it was tasty. Steak sandwich was also tasty. A lot of beers to select from. I recommend the 907 lager.

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Nathaniel Hooten
google
10.14.2016
2/5

Two of our tables orders did not arrive until some we're done. One order was wrong. Ran out of root beer so only one of the twins got theirs (not good for any twin to get something the other doesn't). The halibut fish and chips was warm but not hot. The pork nachos were supposed to have bar-b-que sauce and it finally came but the pork was cold and the chips soggy when it finally arrived.

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Janice Lewis
google
09.26.2016
5/5

Really good fish and chips. Husband had the Yak Quesidilla. Pretty good. Not much difference in taste than burger. Grandson had the cedar wood salmon. He liked everything but the glaze so scraped it off. We're from the South so prices have been a shock. $87 for lunch, included tip. No alcohol, 3 people. Super nice wait staff and friendly locals.

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Anelycia Carrillo
google
09.23.2016
5/5

This place was awesome!! Are waiter was Eli and i could ask for no better service. He was nice, respectful, and had amazing manors!! they had amazing decor and they were so cool. i would highly recommend!!

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Michelle Waller
google
09.22.2016
4/5

A unique experience! Each section of the restaurant tilted in one manner or another. I stayed busy taking in all the authentic Alaskan decor on the walls and shelves. We left our meal choices up to our waitress, Anna, and she picked the perfect dishes for us! We ate yak and reindeer, and shared a delicious Alaskan blueberry pie for dessert. Thanks Anna! Awesome experience! Great service!

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X.Y. Wu
google
08.25.2016
5/5

Great food, excellent service. Try their award winning BBQ ribs, they run out fast. I also recommend their dessert.

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Mike Wu
google
08.19.2016
5/5

I'm so glad I decided to go here on a whim! The staff is very, very friendly. Service is fast. There is free WiFi. The food is also great! It's a bit on the pricey side, but I'd say it's worth it. Would recommend and come again.

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John Cary
google
08.06.2016
4/5

So, love the ambiance. Very kitchy and individualistic wa decor.The service was good and attentive. It wasnt super busy though.The food was very good. I had the Baked Halibut Burrito which was shredded halibut with beans, cheese, and sauce. The mole drizzled on the top was good. I wouldnt get it again only because I was hoping for baked halibut filets in the burrito. The beans overwhelmed the halibut and so lost the flavor.The salmon giler entrees at the table were over cooked in my opinion.Great beer choices and drink options. The Bake Mistake is a perfect fruity drink if you like rum and sweet fruit juice.

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Todd Cheney
google
07.26.2016
5/5

This was the best eating experience we had in Alaska! Erin, our waitress, was very friendly and went the extra mile. She even brought us a sampling of their delicious clam chowder! Our drinks and dinner were reasonably priced... everything was delivered in a timely manner and the way we ordered it. Salmon Bake is a must if you are visiting either the Healy or Denali area. And ask for Erin - she is the best!

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Adam Watts
google
07.20.2016
4/5

Food and service were both amazing. We had the smoked salmon BLT and yak-a-dilla. Not 5 stars just because it was cold in there when we went. I think there was a problem with the heating.

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Adam Carter
google
07.18.2016
5/5

Food was good and the staff was even better. Quirky hip dining area and local beers.

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Ани Вълева
google
07.09.2016
3/5

Food’s quality is very good, they have variety of drinks, super cool parties and the staff is always friendly.

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Cheri Jackson
google
06.21.2016
5/5

Oh my Gosh! The Surf and Turf was so yummy! Everything was cooked perfectly and the staff were all very friendly and attentive. Josh was our server and he was a great waiter! The building has so much character, exactly what you would expect from this area!

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Christine Byks-Jazayeri
google
06.01.2016
5/5

Great staff and delicious food in a very unique building!

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Jordan Spencer
google
05.20.2016
5/5

Could not of asked for a better experience. The last time I was in Denali it was 10 years ago and it jumpstarted my love for nature and wildlife, now I am going to school for wildlife conservation. But I also remembered the amazing time I had in the little town, now 10 years later I am back and it still has an amazing atmosphere and energy. Our server Erin was so down to earth, funny, and created our first experience at Salmon Bake, a memorable one. I was also happy to find that a young man named Josh is from my neck of the woods and that I went to school with a cousin of his. It is the wonderful people in customer service, like Erin and Josh, that makes traveling and experiencing new things, so much more worth it, than just enjoying nature. Shows that even a small corner of the world, like Denali, still has wonderful and good people in it. Sincerely, a new fan of fish and chips, Jordan S.

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Logemann Wissanee
google
04.24.2016
4/5

We here for beer and burger $6 but I order King of all cobbs salad. It huge!! I am good with the food here and my husband like the burger too.The restaurant look interesting, it laid forward. I ask some of employee here she said land get soft and fall down ,that make the building this way.

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Patience Gaydos
google
04.21.2016
5/5

Friendly, helpful staff, fun atmosphere, and amazing food. The halibut tacos are outstanding. Everything that went past our table looked great, too.

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Amy Shoemaker
google
04.04.2016
5/5

Fantastic burgers & great friendly service. Justin was our server & we immediately made a connection since my husband & I were from the south too. Burger was juicy & amazing kind of sauce that is maybe a mayo/surracha dip. Thank you to Justin for the great service & info on the local area.

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Matt Alfieri
google
04.03.2016
4/5

Overall, a good meal. Friendly service, fresh food, nice decor to fit the area. There were two disappointments, though. First, how can you pair a very tasty salmon dip appetizer with Ritz crackers? Come on! Make a home made crostini or bread chip. Totally took the mojo out of the dish. Second, the fish n chips was very tasty and moist, but really needed a towel to soak up an excessive amount of grease. Basic stuff, guys. Come on! This good meal could easily have been really great.

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Rebekah Sage
google
03.17.2016
5/5

The burgers are delicious! The food is normal prices for Alaska and the portions are generous. Eli was a wonderful waiter! The entire staff was extremely friendly. The next time we drive through we'll be stopping again.

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Danny Rowland
google
03.17.2016
5/5

Such an authentic place. You can tell how many people have enjoyed meals here. It is a fantastic place. After a day in the park they offer great local beers and yak-adillas, elk burgers, crab grilled cheese, salmon, and of course all the classic food you would expect. The floor is crooked and half of the building looks like it is falling down, but that just makes it all the more authentic. The staff knows the menu well and they are all so professional and helpful. There are also events going on all the time and it gets lively late at night.

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Kenneth Shattuck
google
03.07.2016
4/5

The Bake is a Bar restaurant with a large food & beer menu. I've had some excellent meals and some ok meals. Sometimes they may have live band or other entertainment.

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Tp37
google
03.06.2016
5/5

Cool place get here before it sinks into the Perma- frost

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Carol Basinger
google
02.23.2016
5/5

LOVED IT! Great service from Josh! Fun atmosphere, good beer, good food at reasonable prices. So full, took chocolate and blueberry pies to go, also delicious! Two halibut tacos was plenty to eat with shared yak quesadillas. Great place!

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Misty Nelson
google
01.26.2016
5/5

Josh from West Virginia, was attentive, friendly, enthusiastic, and the best waiter I've had in a very long time. As someone with a Food and Beverage background, Josh is an extremely valuable employee! Thank you Josh for making our visit the best experience!

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Matt Jacks
google
01.25.2016
4/5

Food was fantastic, decor is cool. Waitress was slow though.

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World Wide Videos
google
01.22.2016
5/5

Good food and cozy place.

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Mia Su Cary
google
01.19.2016
5/5

Ambiance = excellent. Casual and fun. The Bake Mistake = delish cocktail for two. Smoked salmon app two thumbs. Salmon entree - going to be awesome I am absolutely sure.

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Julianne Oates
google
01.16.2016
5/5

This was so great! It is a different place than the Fairbanks one. This is a sit down restaurant with 49th brewery beers. The blue margaritas are fantastic! They have a couple vegetarian/vegan options even!! Def recommend!

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Patrick McCuen
google
01.08.2016
5/5

Our three nights here at the park we ate here every night! No need to go anywhere else when you find this good. Loved the Halibut Fish Tacos (and Blueberry Pie)! Erin took wonderful care of us. Highly recommended.

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