Salty's on 2nd

So the food was not bad, but the service was horrible. We had 6 people in our group. Our waitress brought out 5 of our meals and never came back. We had to ask the bartender about the rest of our food. She went to check and brought it out and said she guessed the server forgot. Really! Everyone was finished by then. I don't know if she was having a bad day or what, but this was the worst service we had in all of our Alaskan travels. She never smelled once. We will never go back.

I have visited Fairbanks quite often and never went to this restaurant. I am grateful to have found this go around because it is a new favorite spot for me. Food was awesome. Service was spot on too. The food might be a tad pricey, but it is worth it.

When we came in there was no host however the sign said to wait to be seated. We waited for about 10-15 min till young man showed up and took us to the table next to coffee station. It took some time to waitress come to us and even longer to get us coffee. We ordered their famous meatballs sandwiches. The bun was huge and meatballs had lots of bread in it also. It wasn’t bad , just too much bread overall. This place is really nothing special and staff look unhappy.

I wished I could rate them higher but after 4 trips and different items each time, it’s just not worth the hassle. The last trip was this mush ball of a wrap that took 1.5 hours to get that I told them to just toss and let me pay for it to go on my way. Magically it appeared after I paid and told them throw it away that I genuinely had to get back to work. Took a bite of it and was ice cold inside. Sad, looked promising.

Came in for lunch because other restaurants we tried were closed for the July 4th weekend. Sat at a high top in the bar because there were several folks waiting for tables in the dining room. Yes it took awhile for our order to be taken but the poor gal working the bar kept checking with us and was doing the best she could. HB said the BLT was "okay" but the onion rings were the best he'd ever had! I had the buffalo cauliflower salad NY style; it came with lots of fresh salad greens, bleu cheese crumbles and nice spicy buffalo style cauliflower.

I had the crab cake Benedict and the salted caramel coffee. My mom had the biscuits and gravy. Service was exceptional and food was amazing! Perfectly poached eggs and phenomenal hollandaise sauce. Crab cake seasoned perfectly. Biscuits and gravy also exceptional. There's a decent amount of sausage in the gravy and the biscuits has a great texture. Coffee was also super good. They use a local roast.

The staff is very lovely, the food is delicious, and the drinks are excellent.😍 We ordered a Bloody Mary and enjoyed our vacation this morning.❤️❤️

When in town go where the locals go! Food was fantastic and the bartender Logan was great & friendly. His margarita was on point. Also a woman owned business…BONUS! Ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms and they were soooo good!

We were finishing a 10 day land and sea cruise of the Inside Passage of Alaska. The final stop was Fairbanks. It is potentially a "once in a lifetime" trip and once we were committed (deposits paid, etc) it occurred to me that without traveling experience, the next best opportunity for information was Guy Fieri and his Triple D travels (Diners, Drive Ins and Dives). Salty's caught my attention. Especially since we had a free afternoon for waiting for our flight home. We caught a shuttle into downtown Fairbanks, visited the Welcome Center and walked around, picking up even more souvenirs. We located Salty's very easily, to the west of the Welcome Center. When we walked in the sign said to wait to be seated. The server asked if we wanted dining room seating or the bar. If you want to go to the bar you can seat yourself, at least o Tuesday afternoon. The only "complaint" was that it was a Tuesday afternoon and I am sure they were staffed for a regular Tuesday, but we were part of 10 shuttle busses that arrived Monday night from Princess tours. We were on the early side but it was filling up. The server did an excellent job handling the crowd. Several of whom were Triple D fans, by the way. My wife ordered a BLT. I ordered the Reuben, with onion rings. From the show, I remembered that Salty's makes its Reubens with pastrami, which they cook and slice in-house. Using pastrami, the seasoning of the meat is similar to a regular corned beef Reuben, but milder and juicier. They also make their own onion rings, which resemble a beer battered ring (in appearance, it doesn't have beer) and when you eat them they are like eating an onion fritter. Amazing. My wife's BLT was also delicious, with very crisp bacon which she preferred. She had the fry-onion ring mix as a side. I tasted a couple of her fries and they were excellent. We were both stuffed from the meals. We only asked for water to drink. Traveling is very dehydrating for us. Both sandwich plates were $16.50, So $33 for both which seemed amazing for incredibly delicious food that was filling.

I really want to give them more than 2 stars, but the service was so subpar I just can't. Four of us stopped in for a late lunch after flying into town. I was a tad worried because of reviews, but thought we would try it anyway. I especially like to support women owned businesses. It took a bit to get a hostess to seat us. Then I tried to ask the hostess a couple questions about the menu because our server hadn't came around, but she said she knew nothing about the menu because she was a hostess. I then asked her if she would send our server in. It took over 10 minutes for server to come to our table after being sat down. We sat in the back room instead of the bar which had more people in it, so maybe we would have had better service if we had sat in there. We ordered the garlic cheese curds, the pork belly tacos, and the chicken strips. All to share family style. The cheese curds were very greasy, but had good flavor. We really enjoyed the pork bell tacos and would order those again. Their homemade guacamole that came on the side was great. The chicken strips and fries were standard and solid. When our server brought our food she only brought tableware and napkins for two people even though we had four. She never came back, so I had to steal some from the server area by the hostess stand. We ran out of water and couldn't find the server for our check. I wish I could say that the service is an anomaly, but reading other reviews, it seems to be an issue. I hope they can get that sorted out, because it would be a pretty good place.

Our Uber driver and the hotel front desk told us if we wanted to eat to head over to this restaurant. Since it was winter and freezing outside we were glad they had floor wall heaters. We went to eat breakfast and didn't have to wait to be seated. They were a bit busy but we ordered a veggie omelet, house potatoes, and a side of sourdough bread. The omelet was delicious especially with the grilled onions.

I visited the bar and was happy to find a true gem dive. It's old but clean and super interesting in the bar. It's warm and friendly in the bar area. The bartender was really fun and just the right balance of pleasant and sassy. She shared a couple sample beers with me to help me choose and I found a great beer to go with my sweet chili salmon dinner. The food was excellent. There's a fabulous list of fun food on the menu and you can't make a wrong choice. Get into Salty's and have a great local dining and drinking experience.

The restaurant was under staffed, a little rude, drinks were weak with too much ice, salmon was over cooked and dry but the spicy philly cheesesteak wrap was good. Overall, I would NOT recommend Salty's on Second.

we did a take out on 2/13/2025 @12pm. Paid $50 and some cent. I ordered chicken and waffles, the chicken was black burnt and hard. Some of the staff are known to be unprofessional , don't care attitudes. So disappointed that they will treat a customer like this especially with paying that kind of money to have a food that is burnt. That is evilness. You have to think of someone like a pet you don't like to serve them that chicken.

Very upfront that the kitchen was slammed. Regardless, my food came out so quick. The bartender was quick and efficient. My fried chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy and tasted great. Everything was hot and fresh. Beer tasted great. Really couldn't ask for more during a busy Friday lunch rush.

Waitress was very, very friendly. We waited for ten minutes for a table on a Saturday at 1pm in early September. So not bad at all. There's an outdoor eating area on the second floor, it was closed the day I went as it was overcast, drizzly and chilly, but looked lovely for outdoor dining in good weather. The indoor decor is interesting and cozy. There's a dining room, both upstairs and down, the outdoor deck, a pool table and a bar, all in their own little areas of the space so it's nice to explore the entire space. I haven't been to another place like this in Fairbanks in terms of the interesting and fun indoor space. Would also be a cozy retreat when it's dark and cold outside. We chose to try to of the dishes recommended by Diners, Drive Ins and Dives (DDD) when they came here: the meatball sub which looked soooo delicious on DDD with home made meatballs finished under the broiler with cheese on top, the bread, meatballs and sauce all home made. And we also got the chicken pot pie. Bloody Mary was excellent! They put a little salt on the rim which I love. Very flavorful, mildly spicy but not overwhelming spice. Pot pie was yummy. Very yummy crust. The broth was not cream based so was lighter than many pot pies. The meatball sandwich is worth the hype! Huge, delicious, flavorful! You will find it challenging to figure out how to not into this galemouth, but that's a good problem to have :) the onion wings were also delicious! Highly recommended!

We walked through the breeze and cold to have dinner at Salty's. It was funny because when we came in the other night very late from the airport the taxi driver described this restaurant as an Italian restaurant. It was very good, but it is definitely not what I consider Italian. I had a very tasty chicken pot pie. I was a little sad that they ran out of soup before we got there because I was hoping to enjoy a delicious cup of their tasty soup. I would recommend that chicken pot pie to anybody that is caught up between a few different meals that they're trying to select on the menu. All in all, this is a great place I would come back here again.

Delicious baked meatball sub and fun bartenders! Busy bar/restaurant for late lunch ima fun atmosphere. Try the Agave Gold from Denali Brewing--on tap. Nice place--I'd go here again if I didn't live 3,000 miles away.

This was a nice find. Bar with tables to enjoy lunch. I ate a club sandwich, which was a nice size. The burgers are delicious also. Loud at lunch. 2 times we went, one waitress was awesome, and the other wad more into her friends. Would like to go back for dinner and check out the restaurant. We would suggest this place. Would like to try a margarita here. But that's my next review. Sorry, no photos.

Yup, this place gets the five stars. Eclectic atmosphere, cozy and casual. Pretty busy and staff was moving fast. The food is real homemade handcrafted and served with pride. Meatball sandwich was the star of the meal and big enough for 2. Super delicious , everything ( bread included)from scratch. So good!! Chilli also excellent., Looks like it's a bar also but the food makes this place into a real 'must visit' destination.

Drinks are always spot on! This is a local favorite and has been on food network a few times! My fav is the BLT- it's on a house made hoagie the bread is to die for! They use the bread for their avocado toast and a few other dishes and their croutons. A lot is made from scratch here and it shows. Locally owned by two baddies. Covid has been difficult for so many restaurants Saltys does their best and has retained cooks for years! My hubs loves the Phillie wrap I've tried to make it at home several times but it's impossible to replicate. Fresh salads and house made dressings. Breakfast is the best in town their holly is amazing and I don't usually like eggs Benny! Large portions, locally owned and women owned! Oooh also if you want some real halibut get the fish n chips it's bomb and most places have switched to cod (gross)

They had me at shrimp and grits. I tried to go on the previous Monday as everything said it was open, but it was not. Thats the only reason for one less star. The food. The menu was nice and varied, but I came for one thing! I was not disappointed. I got it without the sausage and with extra grits. The sauce was very good and it was all cooked to perfection. I would have like me more cheese in the grits, but it was still really tasty and I had left overs for breakfast. Don't miss the blueberry beer on tap because it is so good I ended up grabbing a six pack at a store to stash in my check-in bag for home. Nice staff and laid back atmosphere!

Our server was amazing. Now the salmon Benedict trumps the crab cake Benedict, but both were amazing. I tried Saltys for dinner and was impressed. I was told I have to try their breakfast. Well I am so glad I did. My wife and I loved it. Atmosphere here is always is great.

We came for dinner during the summer solstice festival, had a drink and waited about 30 minutes for a table. No big deal, we expected a wait. As the hostess sat us at our table, we mentioned the flatbreads - she quickly notified us they were discontinued. Bummer, but we pivoted to find a replacement for one of my kids. The server appeared very shortly thereafter, we placed drink orders and asked if there were any other items not available on the menu. She proceeded to rattle off nearly half the items (seafood, pork items, flatbreads, tacos, etc.). We wanted to try this place, so we asked if they would consider a substitution on an item as we had some food restrictions in our party. She had to ask her manager. Manager said no go. So we went.

Service was outstanding at the bar top. Food was on point and this is my second d breakfast there. Hasn't disappointed!

The food was just okay but the real problem was we had to wait over an hour for our food and there were only 2 other tables that had people at them. We then had to hunt down our waitress to pay, she dropped off the check then literally never came back. We actually had to get up and look for her! Do yourself a favor and just skip this place.

We stopped here on our first night in Fairbanks. We ordered the artichoke and spinach dip which had more cream cheese than anything else. I ordered the fish and chips and it was flavorless. $35 for dry flavorless fish was a big letdown. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits and couldn't take but a few bites because it was so oily. It didn't look appetizing at all. Overall, I wouldn't recommend. The food is overpriced and not good at all. I'll have to find someplace else to eat while here in Fairbanks.

We stopped here while in Fairbanks as it was within walking distance of our place. Great vibe here. Sat in bar area. The server was helpful. The food was good. I would eat here anytime.

Busy spot! We stopped in around 1pm on a Sat. It was approximately 30 min wait for a party of four but it didn't end up taking that long. We were seated upstairs. They had a patio area outside that looked to be closed for the season, but both areas were cool spots! Open, we'll lit, airy. We ordered a couple drinks while perusing the menu. Apparently the restaurant was on Diners, Driveins, and Dives. My kind of place - an easy, casual vibe. I was undecided on food. I was leaning toward the Chicken Pot Pie (DD&D recommended) but our server said it wasn't her fav. Why did this steer me away? We all have diff tastes. Ugh. Anyway, ordered the pork belly tacos. It was filling, good potions. Not my fav. Darn it. A friend had the pastrami sandwich and kept raving. She said it was the best she's had. She really spoke very highly of it. Hubs had the Reuben. Great portions, very tasty. The Cobb salad was fresh & filling. My OG Bloody was tasty. I would recommend it for brunching! Cute spot! Very busy on the weekend!

Service | Chicken & Waffles | Chill Service - we had high-quality service. We went on a Thursday at 1 pm. It was about half full. We had three different servers come to us. All were very hospitable and helpful. We asked them questions about the menu, and all their recommendations were spot on. Chicken & Waffles - I had the Chicken and Waffles. The ratio was 3/4 (chicken/waffle), which was pretty good. The waffle was pretty standard, and the chicken was slightly seasoned. It was a filling dish - so bring your appetite. Chill - Overall, the vibe of the restaurant is pretty chill. It's a great spot to catch up with friends, get a meal with some quiet, or host a large group of colleagues. Their menu is massive - so it accommodates all types of events. Why not 5 stars? - overall food quality to price ratio doesn't match. I understand food in Alaska is more expensive, but at the same time - it this establishment doesn't have a superior food/price ratio. Pro Tip - They have alcoholic hot drinks - so it is a great spot if you want a little "extra" in your coffee. Pro Tip - They had a lot of parking - which is rare given the area it is in downtown.

Had the blackened salmon tacos which were great! This place has a very cool atmosphere to it and the service was excellent as well.

It was a little toasty inside, but then again, it was 90 degrees Fahrenheit when we came for lunch! A bit short staffed when we were there, but our waitress held her own and checked in with us while working many tables. Food was enjoyable!

Fairbanks has quite the variety and selection on random "gems". This is definitely one of them. There was a decent wait once we arrived and parking can be a bit challenging if they are super busy and their strip of a lot is filled. Street side parking or parking lots that you pay for is close by. Once you enter, it's cute! Modern industrial decor throughout and it gives vintage vibes which is nice. Great ambience. I wish I have seen the bar area but I did not..Had my mom and kiddies with me. So family dining area...yay! Don't be discouraged parents..it is family friendly and the restaurant is great. Service is ok..hostess was very brief upon entering but our waitress was awesome. They sat us waaay in the back on the first floor. It was quiet and tucked away. Food and drinks: food was awesome! Everyone loved what they ordered and I sampled it all..I approve. It's definitely a must try if you are in the area. A great variety and Cajun "New Orleans" style options are done amazing! It's usually bland or I don't know..not southern as they claimed it is. So this was definitely refreshing. The drinks are great too! Keep on being toasty my friends! Overall..great time! Great food! Great drinks! I approve.

Morgan was our server/bartender. I had asked for less alcohol in my strawberry mojito; she made that spot on. I had the salmon dinner and it was amazing. They have a touch tunes and it made the vibe immaculate. Again, Morgan made the visit so much better. She had a great attitude

Pool table, pub ambiance, GREAT service, and delicious food. What's not to love? Salty's is a solid choice for food. Not a drinker, but it looked like a well-stocked popular bar as well.

The service and food was great. Our waitress Jamie always checked on us and was very sweet. The energy from Salty's on Second is great the moment you walk in. Definitely recommend this place.

First time in Alaska and saw on Diners, Divers and drives this was a good place to eat! I had the burger and fries and the Northern Lights Margarita and it definitely hit the spot. We had a really nice waitress as well but I didn't get her name!!

Drove from anchorage and was recommended this place. We waited for almost an hour for our food and it wasn't very hot when we got it. With that wait you would think the food would be at least warm. I had the dipper didn't have much flavor to it and bread left a weird after taste. Also got the equivalent to spaghetti and bread out of the two I would go with the spaghetti but it wasn't much better than the dipper. But the staff was friendly and we got to sit outside on a nice sunny day.

Came in from the cold today for lunch with my Dad. We waited 10-15 minutes for a 2-top table. Our order was chicken cordon blue balls, Caprese bruschetta and 2 bowls of clam chowder (this soup is only served on Fridays). The chowder was delicious and very rich. There is a lot of bacon in this chowder. I asked for saltines or other crackers for the chowder but our server said they'd run out. The cordon blue balls (not made in-house) come with ranch dipping sauce. I'm so picky about ranch, and this is the kind of ranch that's slightly watery, bland, and generic-bottled-type-taste. Maybe it's made from scratch and maybe it isn't, I didn't ask. I will say I've been finding it harder and harder to find a really good ranch at restaurants! A favorite dish at Salty's is the bruschetta, I've tried it twice now and both times it's fresh and has so much flavor. It's also very pretty on the plate. Other that that we tried 2 Caribbean Coffee's (coconut rum with coffee) each priced around $9 I think. I was kind of sad to see there wasn't any garnish like whip cream, toasted coconut, spices or sprinkles. It was just the booze and the drip coffee. I was impressed again by the friendly waitstaff, especially the girls running the front desk as you walk in. I also liked the festive Christmas decor, it's so warm and welcoming. I definitely liked sitting in the bar section better than a 2-top next to the pool table. People were playing pool so close to us that I was scared they'd jab me in the head with a pool stick. It was also drafty sitting at our table even though it was several feet from the entrance. To be fair, it was SO cold today (-25F) so I suppose it's tough to hide from the cold anywhere you go on a day like this in Fairbanks! Will be back! I still think this spot is so cute and a great place to grab a bite while downtown.

Food was good. Ambiance was good. Waitress had a RBF, unsure if she was happy to be working or something else.

The only server on staff was a 8 months pregnant. Came at 730 Sat around 8. Was old at the bar we couldn't get drinks unless we went through our sever? Which is crazy. Got our food about and hour 10 min later after they closed. Food was good wasnt a lot though. Waited about 30 to just pay the bill. Was here for 3 hours. It's a nice place No AC do inside was about 85 and none of the windows open

Centrally located to other venturing areas. Very clean me great drink prices. Hope to come back next year.

I think they may have been shorthanded when we were there because the service was sloooow. The food was ok. Husband really liked the fish and chips and they did look good. I had a French dip that wasn't very good. Meat was tough and so salty I could hardly eat it. So 5 stars on the fish, zero stars in the sandwich so I split the difference

I can only rank this on our breakfast...and our breakfast was amazing. This is the tale of two restaurants: one area is more family friendly, the other is more adult with a billiards area and bar. Both areas have cute signs and pictures of avocado toast. Sounds weird...but a cute picture of a smiling avocado and bread with the dialogue of "Let's smash" made me chuckle. My wife and I each ordered the smoked salmon benedict. Not much to say, save for the egg being poached perfectly, the muffin crispy, and the salmon tasted incredibly fresh. Surprisingly, the potatoes were cooked well. I have been to too many places where the Benedict is delicious, but the potatoes are rushed and inconsistent. This was not the case. Ambiance, as I said, was a bar setting, but very relaxed. If lunch and dinner is as good as breakfast, then definitely a place to get a drink and some grub...but breakfast is a must!

Delicious brunch! He got the salmon benedict and I had the crab cake benedict, so we could share. His favorite was the salmon, and mine was the crab... so both are worth trying. The home fries were nicely seasoned and crunchy, which I like. His hashbrowns were good. The host and our server were friendly. The host asked if we had a reservation... we did not. I tried calling several times and never had anyone answer (nor was there a voicemail option). I submitted a comment/ request thru the website... and still haven't had a response and it's been several days. We still were able to get a table. Not quite sure how one can make a reservation. Half of the staff was wearing masks and the other half wasn't. Knowing that the level of travelers was high during this time, it was a bit concerning since even those who are vaccinated can be carriers.

My husband and I enjoyed this place. They have a great selection of foods for lunch/dinner and we will have to go back to try the brunch! Great atmosphere with fun music in the bar area. Food service was a bit slow but we were sitting in the bar vs. dining area. Will definitely be back! highly recommend the red beans and rice.

Wow! I was blown away by the food and the service! We're staying close by and saw Salty's as an option for breakfast. We had several places picked out, but decided on Salty's! The food was delicious! My husband had the crab cakes and I had the tacos. Everything was cooked to perfection according to my palate! Tori was our waitress who was amazing! She was quick to refill coffee, check on our meal, and answer our questions! If we weren't just traveling through this would definitely be a favorite place! Definitely a cool vibe as well!

the table service was awesome, but i waited almost 30 minutes for my pull tabs to be given to me even though there are 4 people at the bar top.

Delicious! Went for our last breakfast in Fairbanks- food was delicious. The Crab Cake Benedict was yummy and the hash browns were perfectly cooked. I tried my friends Caprese bruschetta and OH MY GOODNESS! If I wasn't already stuffed I would've ordered another plate. We also had the (I forgot the name) Berry Mimosa and it was really good. Staff was also friendly and just the right amount of attentiven Great closer to our time in Fairbanks!! *Caprese Bruschetta *Crab Cake Benedict *Shrimp & Grits

This place has a wonderful, soft, friendly atmosphere and the food is great. The serving portions are a good size.

Live Saltys but really don't like that you have to make reservations. their hours also are strange. There is no open seating in the bar area tables (not first come first serve). Don't visit this bar/restaurant much anymore.

Food was very tasty and portions were large. Great Bloody Mary-loaded-felt like I was back in the Midwest. Spouse had meatball sandwich with macaroni salad. I had club sandwich and cream of potato soup. Both were really good. The place was busy but we were seated promptly without having a reservation. Good service and our gal was working very hard! They had a cool outdoor area but too cool for use today.

Dined in for breakfast and it wasnt busy, benedicts and the drinks were yummy. Cool interior style and the server was friendly. Would return again!

Last year we visited Anchorage and our friend wanted to go to a trendy little breakfast place around the corner from Saty's but the wait was unbelievable so we dropped into Salty's. The atmosphere or "vibe" is totally diner with a walk up order window. Great selection of breakfast meals and the seating is close but not crowded. Place your order and take a seat. A very friendly guy brings your food to you and Lao checks on coffee. The foos was really good and I enjoyed the reindeer sausage with the Denver omelette was so yummy. I would leave the line and the wait behind and try Salty's instead.

The staff was super attentive and friendly. I honestly had no idea what to drink, I know first world problem. I instead had a mimosa flight which was wonderful but I would definitely tell them no ice please. I had a great seat at the bar and was treated to exceptional service. I ordered the red beans and rice but it was a hard sell since the smell of fries was amazing. I would definitely order again. Authentic tasted without trying to be over the top. Bar is a great eclectic decor that feels very updated Alaska. Going on my list of favorites

We had a great breakfast at Salty's during our visit to Fairbanks. We enjoyed the coffee cocktails and our food! Minus one star for unfriendly, rude service.

We stopped in here after a long day of doing touristy things, it was convenient as being right next to our hotel. I wanted something small. The place was pretty empty, most of the crowd were just drinking which I'd assume is what they do best. Soup of the Day was on the menu, when I asked what it was, the waitress said they had no soup. I ended up settling on an appetizer of Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls. They were tasty, i had to cut them open to allow them to cool off inside, they really retain the heat. They brought Blue Cheese dressing with them which really didn't go, I would've preferred honey mustard but the waitress was pretty inattentive so I ate them plain. I wouldn't recommend going here to eat, if you want to get your drink on, then this joint will hit the spot.