The Potato

Great little stop for food right next to the pier. It offers some delightful and unique tastes. We had 6 adults with 6 kids and was able to find food for everyone to eat. The homemade curly fries were a hit. The kids were tickled to find fries in their breakfast burrito. Hubby had the hamburger and stated it hit the spot. There was outdoor picnic tables and indoor seating (though very small inside). Would come eat here again.

Valdez! What a nice city. We'll, village, because it is very small. Valdez Center is also small but saturated with different nice places. The heart of Center is charter loading dock/fish cleaning unit which is always busy, waiting for their fishing catch. But, simply turn around - restoran, cafeteria, coffee, snacks are here. The Potatoe one lures you with delicious smell and hunger moves everyone there. Yes, this is what your kids and you need. The service and food are excellent.

Ordered the smoked salmon chowder ($13), basket of “curly” fries ($7) and the Bonanza Burger w/ side of fries ($21). The chowder: super thick, too much going on, strong dill, cream and clam flavor, can barely taste the salmon. Still edible to me, but husband it was “horrible”. Came with some toasted white bread, no flavour but something to use to dip (if it was sourdough I couldn’t tell) Fries: decent, mostly bits and pieces, maybe 1 curly to every 20 pieces. Nothing to write home about. The burger: I didn’t taste it. Husband says worst burger he’s ever had, dense and tastes like processed meat, he swears it had, like, hot dog ground up in it. Customer service was friendly. Wouldn’t recommend based on the dishes I had. Won’t be back to try other things.

We fast became fans of the menu at The Potato and made them our go to for breakfast most days we were in town. The menu was unique, the food excellent, and the service outstanding every time. They had an excellent selection of beverages as well. It is counter service with both indoor and outdoor seating.

This place was the best. Fast, easy, and definitely yummy. Everything you would want. Food was tasty and I got the black bean corn wrap and it was so healthy and delicious! The staff were so accommodating and nice. Highly recommend!!!

This place is the bomb! Right across the street from the harbor, the Potato provides a nice hearty breakfast that kept me fueled for the whole fishing day! I had the spudnik w/ bacon, take a look at that plate… ‘nough said!

People were friendly and the lively atmosphere was enjoyable. I visited at an ideal time when live music was playing, allowing people to dance and enjoy themselves. The weather was also pleasant. Everything felt incredibly beautiful and relaxed. The po boy and cheesesteak are both delicious. If you’re craving something flavorful, I highly recommend trying the rosemary garlic fries instead of the regular ones.

A charmingly-decorated corner cafe place always crowded with passerby for quick bites and drinks. Sweet and lovely.

Stopped here with the fam and my sibling ordered the salmon roll over fries since they're gluten free, my mom got the regular salmon roll with rosemary fries and I got the chowder. Food was super good and service is friendly! Unfortunately my sib's order came out with a bun and we think they just scraped it off onto the fries since they got pretty sick after the meal. Do NOT trust them if you are gluten sensitive. NO vegan options

The salmon roll was excellent! Perfect after a long hike. Service was great as well. Lots of options and indoor outdoor seating available right across from the marina. Sat and waited for my husband to come back from a fishing trip.

With a name like Potatohead I was hoping for baked potatoes with all sorts of yummy filling options but no such luck. Actual food options were pretty standard and included a burger, a pulled pork sandwich, cheesesteak, salad, a couple of wraps and, of course, fries. I had the hummus wrap which had good ingredients but needed some additional flavor. One of my group got the salmon roll and said that was really good. Overall, food was reasonably good but not remarkable.

The roads made garlic. Potatoes were amazing. The pork poor boy with the fresh law was great. The blueberry cream soda was great. A place was packed. Food came out quick. Great little place to eat. Their little outside patio and porch area and then they have a very small inside area. But the hospitality and ambiance was very nice

Pretty good place in my opinion Loved their food, especially burritos. Also the girl at the register was very nice and helpful. Sitting inside and outside which is great. My friend live their burger too

Delicious and reasonably priced breakfast for a tourism town!! A crazy combination, I got the Sputnik's supreme, OMG curly fries covered in sausage gravy, eggs, cheese, and jalapeños?!? YES! Absolutely delicious. Definitely give yourself time because they make everything to order, so it's a good wait! But worth it. Daniel, at the front was very polite, too. Quality customer service always wins for me!

Apparently owned and operated by a nice, vibrant Panamanian woman, we ended up eating here twice, not only because the dining options in Valdez are very limited, but mostly because the food is delicious. The salmon chowder is among the best I've had. The breakfast burritos, the chicken fajita pita and the salmon roll were all delicious. They have about 5-10 wine and 10 beer options. They have about 4 picnic tables with no cover, about 5 stools outdoors with cover and 4-5 tables in side. All in all, the business can seat about 20-25 people. Don't fret if the line appears long. It moves pretty quickly.

Tried out Roadside Potatohead for the first time this morning. I was the first person in line and the food came out in five minutes which was great because I was starving! I tried out the Potato head burrito and you know, it was good but I wasn't WOWED by it like I thought I'd be. Maybe my friends hyped it up to much? Or maybe that wasn't the best thing on the menu. Either way I'll try it out again next time I'm in town!

We stopped by the potato today for a late lunch. We heard people talking about the potato in mc carthy. It is the sister restaurant We got there cheese burger and basket of fresh fries. Everything was very tasty. Highly suggest stopping by if you're in Valdez. .

Was in Valdez for the night and wanted to get a bite to eat. Fortunately we were staying at the BW Valdez and it was easy walking distance with tons of places to eat. Heard good things about The Potato so I wanted to check it out. It's located right at the corner across the dock. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy your food and if you're lucky enough to have good weather, the view of the harbor. I got the Bonanza burger ($12)and a side of curly rosemary garlic fries ($5). There were other delicious items like the salmon roll but I felt like a burger. Man! It was good!! The burger itself was nice and thick and tasty, not dry. Topped with cheese With lettuce, onions and 2 slices of tomato to ATTEMPT to put together on your own. Made for a towering burger that was hard to fit your mouth around. What a delicious problem! The bun was charred enough to add to the taste. Loved it! The fries were crispy with a nice sprinkling of garlic. However, I got a lot of tiny pieces underneath- :\ Had a bunch of beers and 2 on tap. Be prepared to wait for your food. It's not one of those places to eat if you're in a hurry. But it's worth the wait.

The food is good, The Roadside Potatohead deserves the rating it has right now. Like I said, the food is very well made we got the cheesesteak, curly fries, and the chicken fajita pita. The fries were a bit burned but I loved how "fresh" it tasted since they used real potatoes. The chicken fajita pita was good but the sauce wasn't that great. The cheesesteak was good overall. One thing we would change is how they should make combos, the fries were an actual meal. I feel like getting a cheesesteak and some fries along with it seems like the right thing to do. Overall great place and very recommendable!!!!

It's located right in front of the harbor so it's a great location to watch the fishing boats coming back and prepare their fresh caught fish. It was pretty busy during lunch time, the line wasn't too long and after 5 minutes it was already our turn. They had both the breakfast and lunch menu options available. I ordered an hummus wrap, my husband a loaded burrito, and a basket of garlic fries to go. Everything was delicious and the service was pretty fast.

Hit this place on our way out of Valdez and wish we would have found it on our way in. The food was really good. My wife and oldest got the Cheese burger, and my youngest daughter got the Cheese Steak, and I got the Spudnicks Supreme. Generous portions is an understatement. The bread is sweet and really satisfying, making everything "slap your momma" good. Loved the service, the people and the mood. We highly recommend The Potato.

Their food is good but I'm basing this review off of my single purchase of a gold peak iced tea that they charged me $6.00 dollars for. I'm actually very embarrassed that I even bought it when I could've went to Safeway and got two for five dollars. It's a shame they got to jack up the price that badly.

This spot was a fantastic find! The views from the patio are beautiful of the harbor. The staff was super friendly, and helpful. I had the pulled pork po' boy. The bun was toasted, the meat was perfectly slow cooked, the slaw was pickled to perfection. The side of rosemary garlic fries were good crispy , "banging with flavor!" They have a great beer menu. I would definitely drive to this place again, if in Alaska!! (It was clean, just be mindful it is a food truck.)

Aka "The potato". Nice little restaurant near water with both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered some sandwiches and a clam chowder - the chowder was delicious and the sandwiches were just ok. It didn't take very long to get our food and the staff was nice. There are also some other nice food trucks nearby if you want to try other cuisines!

Food was amazing but service was nahhh.. they seem to be rushing everyone.. order was wrong too.. we kept trying to wave our waiter for drink refills and for our check..

This place is amazing! The food, service and outside seating is perfect and they are dog friendly! Oh and they have booze! The Pulled Pork Po' Boy on fries hit the spot. We went here 4 times while in town. Totally worth the taste and view!

I think this place is overrated. Too expensive for what the food taste like. The fries were not that good. Next time we're in Valdez, we won't be coming back to this place. There were plenty of tables to eat and the service was not bad, but still I don't think the food is great.

Fun and quirky roadside and harbor side eats. Yummy garlic rosemary curly fries. Salmon salad sandwich was delicious but too much oil made a mess. The kids favorite was the gravy and cheese fries! Definitely a fun stop in Valdez!

Wife had the Spudnick Supreme and I had the chicken pita. Lots of chicken In the pita and it had taste which was nice. the Spudnick was freaking amazing. Wonderful blend of curly fries , gravy, with sausage topped with cheese and eggs&jalapeños . Freaking tasty and perfect for a warm up meal on a rainy August afternoon. Danger it would put you to sleepy town with a full stomach. Can't recommend this place enoug

I wasn't expecting many great eats in the small town of Valdez, but The Potato hit the spot. They close at 9 pm and I made it right at closing time. There is a menu with about 15 items and a beer and wine list. A lot of fries are on the menu given the name but there is a burrito option, a yogurt, a salmon roll - so menu is kind of all over the place. The salmon roll was great! It was fresh Alaskan salmon salad (like a tuna salad but with salmon) with lettuce and tomatoes on a crispy baguette. Did get a few bones but don't let that scare you away and definitely confirmed its freshness. I also had the yogurt with granola and fruit which was good. Only negative was that the only fruit were small wild blueberries. Maybe there is more variety during different times of year. They had a decent beer list with Alaskan microbreweries but only 2 on tap. I ordered the one I wanted but the tap ran out and so I had to go with something else which was a bit disappointing. Ambiance is nice. Located right across from the marina with plenty of outdoor seating and mountain views. There is some indoor seating as well. Staff were friendly and had a smile. Definitely a good option with late hours. Closed on Wednesday I believe but recommend confirming.

We ate here twice and liked all of our choices. Hubby loved the Salmon Salad Sandwich a LOT and I liked the Chicken Fajita Wrap so much that he ordered it the next night! The garlic rosemary fries were good (but a bit soggy) and we ate em all up even though it looked like way too much when we got them! The green salad with feta and almonds was soo fresh and crisp and huge...highly recommended! And the salmon chowder is great but was NOT hot...had to take it back to our hotel and warm it up to really enjoy it. Why didn't we just ask the restaurant to warm it up, you ask? Well, because the gal who runs the register and food pick up counter is a bit feisty and has no problem bossing patrons around to keep 'em in line to her way of running things and asking for something to be warmed up would NOT have fit into her agenda. Both times we came here my hubby got chided by her for not doing something just right and felt like he was back in grade school! Our impression was that she was much more gentle on regulars...but the food is great and worth the abuse! Note: if you prefer things a bit less spicy, as for the salsa to be put on the side of the wrap...I think that may fly with the gal in charge but you've been warned!

The salmon roll was really good! The guy taking our order was nice to notice and ask if the sandwich was going to be shared so it can be cut in half as he saw me loitering nearby. Perhaps it was obvious that we were the only two Asians there (and together) at the time. Hehe. Though the salmon roll was a tad on the pricer end for what it is ($15), it was pretty meaty. Though basic as it was (a simple salmon salad), the salmon was hearty and yummy. The buttered roll was seriously a great finishing touch. We were snacking so we opted to split only the sandwich. If you're eating it as a meal, I'd say accompany this with something else as it won't fill you up. There's plenty of seating choices inside and outside so it's great for large groups.

We'll unfortunately I had a really bad experience tonight 6/18/23 (Father's Day). We show up and order a simple fries and a chowder. The couple we're with get their food and finish and I never did get served. My wife (Tami) after 45 minutes asked about our order and was told "just 5 minutes more". Well we never got the fries we have traveled 1800 miles to try. When I finally had enough after 15 minutes the girl was very unapologetic about the whole thing and gladly refunded my money. I was super embarrassed to be put in that situation. Mike

We stopped after a kayaking experience with our cruise. Great service, was faster than expected (good food isn't always fast) and the food was delicious! Hubs had the hummus wrap with chicken. I had the chicken fajita pita. I'd definitely recommend this place.

By far the best prices for food on Valdez. Outdoor seating and indoor seating. I had the chicken fajita pita - the chicken was delicious! One person had the salmon sandwich and was super happy with it. Super friendly service. Really delicious food! Recommend if in Valdez and looking for something to eat!

$15 for a salmon roll This is the best salmon roll I've ever had. Then again, this is the only time I've ever had a salmon roll and I'm not talking about the sushi variety. I've had plenty of crab and shrimp rolls. I like how the salmon roll was not covered in sauce and filler. It reminds me of a tuna sandwich. I get that salmon is cheaper than crab and shrimp but most of those other seafood rolls I've had are big on bread and less on seafood. Would I come here again? Yes if I was in the area. This and that taco place are probably the best places to eat near the pier.

Awesome vibe, amazing fries, incredible service. My kid loved playing with the Mr potato head set. Would highly recommend.

This place has it all, incredible food, including hand cut fries; rotating beer list, full of Alaskan brews; and beautiful setting. A must-visit in Valdez!

This is an amazing restaurant with even more amazing owners. On our trip to Valdez we hit a flat tire, and Christine and Glen both took time out of their working days to help us out. Christine, one of the co-owners, treated us to a drink and told us about the history of Valdez. Even on Christine's day off, she offered to plug our flat tire while we went on our kayaking trip. As for the food, I definitely recommend the salmon roll and the potatohead burrito. We took four salmon rolls for lunch on our kayaking trip and their deliciousness fueled us through the day. The potatohead burrito is a really hearty and filling breakfast that my brother and I both loved. For anyone visiting Valdez, this is a must stop location. Get a drink, order a burrito, and say hi to Christine and Glen for us.

Best food in of our trip to valdez!!! The salmon roll was stuffed, the salmon chowder was amazing and the breakfast sandwich hit. The ambiance was great and selection of canned bevies was inspiring. The fry basket is sizable! Good prices here too especially compared to other places in town

Super nice spot after our road trip. I ordered the salmon roll and rosemary garlic fries and they are absolutely fresh and delicious. My friend's pulled pork on fries was nice, too. The bartender was very friendly. We had a nice experience.

Literally the best part of my day. Sunny, roadside restaurant overlooking the Valdez harbor. Motown tunes. Best effing breakfast burrito I've had in ages. Friendly server. Nothing not to like. Make sure you add this place to your to do list when visiting Valdez.

How long does it take to make a basket of fries and an order of chili!!!!! Well here - way to f- in long We left ! If you need the money keep it. Nothing quick about this place Don't recommend or will we go back! Sad cause it's like 1 of 3 options

The food is great. The beer is great. The service is quick and friendly. It's a funky little summer food shack. Give it a try, you won't be sorry. Enough said.

This place was great. Lots of fun and local stuff here. The beer selection was great knowing how far most of it had to travel. Food was great they had run out of the Biscuit and gravy but that was honestly the only sad part. It removed a star because all my lady wanted was that, and after waiting in the long line dreaming about it she didn't want anything else. The food I got was great! So excited to try the new location in Anchorage La Potato!

We have been here once before and the pop up one in anchorage. They have quite the selection of beers I got the peach party sour it's good! We also got spudkins which are the signature fries with gravy and shredded cheese. The gravy had chunks of sausage and more of a grey color than a dark brown gravy. Haven't ever seen this place not busy so get there early because we got the last dpudkins for the day at 4pm. Check them out if you love potatos!

food is amazing. staff is so cool. love this place so much. i'm a potatohead burrito add gravy and bacon girl through and through.

Friendly service and great fries! We asked for them extra crispy and they were perfect! Had breakfast burritos the next day which were also very good - I just wished I had asked for the fries to be extra crispy for the burritos - would have been even better!

Let's start by saying these guys know how to do fries. They were hot, fresh, crispy, and perfectly cooked. The rosemary garlic is pretty strong, but if you're like us and love garlic, it's an absolute must. I ordered the black bean and corn salad burrito and my wife got the special of the day, beef stew with onions and shallots over fries. Both were delicious, and we felt like the special should be a permenant menu item. They offer a good selection of beers and had outside seating. As far as good restaurants go in Valdez, it's pretty slim pickings. Roadside Potatohead is definitely one of the best options and a must when visiting.

Great food and wonderful staff limited menu but what the have is delicious. I had the chicken fajitas and my wife had the French fries with gravy both very good

Super friendly service and a great harbor view. We ordered the salmon roll and the fries ( poutine). Both were excellent and very filling. They have a decent selection of beer as well. Prices are very reasonable, especially for Alaska. We would go back.

Excellent house made fries, an unexpectedly nice beer selection too. Yum! Great spot in Valdez.

Great location on the harbor.. I ordered the cheese steak and rosemary fries. Fries were definitely on point.. the cheese steak seemed to lack flavor. But for the most part, good. Friendly staff.

Great food, and amazing Service! The environmental is nice with the mountains and docks.

Delicious fries. I got the ones with the garlic and rosemary. I will definitely go back there again.

Great breakfast burrito, especially if you like spicy. We added chorizo and avocado to ours.

Decided to give this place a try for breakfast before we hit the road. We got the Potatohead burrito and added chorizo. It was really good, only complaint... prices are high for no big reason. It was pretty delicious, the coffee was burnt, but sufficed for a cup of regular joe not sure that I would get the burrito again but I would try something else off the menu.