The Potato

While visiting McCarthy for a hiking trip, we had The Potato five times in a row. Never got tired of it. Food and drink here is absolutely amazing. The owners take such care in sourcing and curating a great menu that any big city would be lucky to have. They maintain very reasonable prices, and the whole town congregates here. I'd highly recommend the Potato. Some standout dishes: potato head burrito, king salmon special, miso salad, and any of the desserts.

I still couldn’t fathom how one of the best meal I ever had is at the middle of nowhere, no cellular signal town McCarthy Alaska. How do you get the ingredients and one of the best chefs in the world there? The addition of grapes into the prawn curry is so bold and refreshing. I’m inspired.

Only place to grab food at McCarthy, food tasted delicious. Cool ambience, good servicing. We tried few dishes all tasted delicious. Highly recommend salad’s falafel coffee burritos. They are consider additional requests for add ons, very accommodating staff

It’s the best restaurant ever. Went every night we stayed in McCarthy, and don’t regret it. Great service, fantastic food. -Burrito -Mac and cheese -Cheesesteak -Chicken Fajita Pita -Soup -Miso Salad and literally anything else on the menu. Order it all and love it all.

Pleasantly surprised to find such a great restaurant in a tiny mountain town! So good we went twice - everything tasted great but my favorite was the salmon special. The salmon was perfectly cooked with crispy skin and tender meat, and the combination of sauces/rice/veg made it an outstanding dish. Only thing I wouldn’t order again are the fries but personally I don’t love shoestring fries. It gets very busy during peak hours but service is quick and great. Must-visit for anyone in the area.

We never expected to find such a remarkable restaurant tucked away in the middle of nowhere. From start to finish, the experience was unforgettable. The food was simply outstanding. The crème brûlée was a true highlight, crafted with real vanilla beans that gave it an incredibly rich, aromatic depth. And the fries? Without question, the best we’ve ever tasted: perfectly crisp, golden, and utterly addictive. The atmosphere was just as impressive. The staff welcomed us with genuine warmth, making us feel right at home while still offering attentive service. This place is an unexpected gem — a rare combination of exceptional food, heartfelt hospitality, and a setting that makes the experience feel all the more special. We’re already looking forward to the day we can return. Thank you 🙂

I highly recommend The Potato. We had the garlic rosemary french fries which were fresh-cut and perfectly cooked. They had an amazing selection of canned beers from all over the West Coast. Our server was prompt, easy-going, and perfectly attentive.

Food was the best we had on our 10 day Alaska trip! the staff was incredible accommodating! Atmosphere was basic, wish the heater would have been on but the food and staff made up for the cold temperature inside.