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McKinley Creekside Cafe

Mile 224 George Parks Hwy, (at McKinley Creekside Cabins), Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
907-683-2277
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Price range: €6 - €16
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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49 reviews from our community

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LisaKay1968
Eugene, Oregon
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I'm a pretty easy going person when it comes to restaurant food and service, but something had to be said about this place. My husband and I came here for lunch. The first time, our server took our order, and about an hour and ten minutes later, the food came out, and the order was completely wrong. A few days... More

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carole105
Manchester, TN
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

When we visited in July, it was the height of the tourist season so we had to wait a little, but the food was well worth the wait. While waiting, we scoped out the food being taken to other customers and decided that we would share a chicken pot pie which was huge and looked delectable. We were not disappointed... More

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SueHar-u
Cantwell, Alaska
Contributor
11 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

We have gone to the McKinley Creekside Cafe on several occasions and tried several different entrees and baked goods. They surprise us with every visit by making some of the best food in this area. My husband claims that their "Moo-ster Burger" is the best hamburger he's ever had and I think that their Baja Taco's are the best I've... More

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RickfromDE
Wilmington, DE
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14 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

Our wife's brother had suggested this place to us, so we stopped in for dinner. From the road, and even from the inside, it looks like a casual cafe, but don't be fooled, this is more upscale than you think. The menu - and prices - are not cafe-level. The menu has good variety, and they have a decent selection... More

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A D L
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

Had the pleasure of dining once at McKinley Creekside Cafe and wished that I'd had the opportunity to visit again! I had the hummus appetizer which was fresh and affordable. Lucky enough to stop on Lasagne night (one of my favorite dishes). Not often that you find vegetarian lasagne as an option, and they had it! Delicious with spinach and... More

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sposa
saratoga, california
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12 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

My husband and I were staying at a local BNB in the Denali park area, and we ate dinner 2 nights in a row at this restaurant. The first night was so good, we went back the second night, which we never do. My husband always wants to try new places. The first night we had salmon in puff pastry... More

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NavyFootballFan
Asheville, North Carolina
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We happened to stop here on August 12 and were shocked- the quality of the food and the creativeness of the specials/menu was outstanding compared to most restaurants we experienced on our trip. Very good food! Nice people! Highly recommend! Very casual setting, have burgers, chicken strips for the kids. Also nice small gift shop on premises. Only negative is... More

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sandiehyoungblood
Calhoun City, Mississippi
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15 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Of all the places we ate in Denali this was our favorite.. The food and the service were exceptional More

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frac81
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

We picked up some boxed lunches here out of the many places that offer them to bring into the park as the only concessions in the park are those at the end of the road in Kantishna. Big mistake. The sandwiches tasted like something that came out of a vending machine with cheap lunch meat, a limp leaf of lettuce... More

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DolphinAdmirer
Billings, Montana
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

Everyone's meal was fresh and homemade. Service was prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was like sitting down in Grandma's kitchen with all the relatives around. Regret not stopping there the day before for dinner. Prices competitive with other establishments in the area. More

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