The Potato
Gastropub · McCarthy ·

The Potato

Gastropub · McCarthy ·

Potato-themed eatery with amazing food, community vibe, and great service

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McCarthy, AK 99588 Get directions

$10–20

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McCarthy, AK 99588 Get directions

+1 907 554 4504
theroadsidepotatohead.com
@thepotatoak

$10–20

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The Best Food Town You’ve Never Heard Of in Alaska - Eater

"Rebecca Bard, co-owner of the Potato, a (surprise) potato-themed restaurant in central McCarthy that doubles as an unofficial community center of sorts." - Jeremy Pataky

https://www.eater.com/23205134/mccarthy-alaska-food-restaurants-travel
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The Potato

David Chang

Google
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.

Randy Jalil

Google
Highly highly recommend eating at this restaurant and trying the specials! Had such amazing dishes. These are the crab cake, duck breast and salmon special. I can’t wait to come back and try more food. Thank for the incredible meals!

Yang Zoe

Google
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.

Manasa C

Google
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

Jeremy Kambic

Google
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.

Audra W

Google
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.

Kaya Peterson

Google
Genuinely good food, not just by mountain town standards. Love it!

Karen D

Google
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.