Ordered the halibut - it tasted like a terrible dry fish stick. Fries were bad too
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Michael Chiarappa
The service and atmosphere at Soapy was fine no issues. My friend and I ordered Alaskan halibut and chips and the not only was the portion size less than ideal with a small basket a few fries and three little planks, both of us are convinced it wasn’t even halibut but frozen Gortons fish sticks. It was really disappointing as we had halibut at two seperate locations in Fairbanks and it was great. Our meal at Soapy Smiths was the worst we had in 4 days in Fairbanks. To add, at $27 a meal, you got about $6 worth of food and that’s generous.
Liz inNebraska
Great service and good food. We made it a stop on our craft beer journey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luis Torres
The food was great the atmosphere nostalgic. The burgers topped off the day will be back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Candy Riem
Very small portions and dark and dingy. The only saving grace is the awesome server. Skip this one ;(
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Laura V
Decent little grill, limited lunch menu. Portions are definitely on the smaller side for what you are paying for, and service is pretty slow, but the taste is great, and it is a fun time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Joshua Laing
This is a must try place if you are a local or in town to vacation! Get a history lesson and see some local artifacts all while you eat a great freshly prepared meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Ethan
Not worth the visit. You’ll pay $25 for a typical $10 fish or burger plate. Fairbanks restaurants in general seem pricey, but here for this price you’ll receive a $5 portion on your plate. Nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
maggie and mike bailey
Smallish portion. Food was just ok. Decor was very dated. Could use some updating.
Historical and great stories Crab cake sandwich and potato salad were outstanding Local brews great also
Charles Jarvis
Great people, family run, great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonia Duff
Didn't have food as the prices seemed a bit much. $22 for a hotdog. We did come in for the vibe, but it was ruined by the desperation of the owner who accosted us on the sidewalk when we already were planning on going in. When we got in, he wouldn't move for my husband to sit down as he talked to the rest of the group about his history. We all got some local beers and it was OK. No cocktails, wish we would've stopped at a different bar honestly
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Brad Smith
Really cool, local place! The owner actually is the Son of the first Governor of Alaska and he gave us a nice history lesson of the state and his family, however the service was ridiculously slow!! The waitress was so lost she and obviously wasn’t good at her job and our wait was over 45 minutes (the restaurant was less than half full… so 3 stars is definitely generous!
Oh, the food…the halibut was decent but very small serving for $24…? Anyway, glad we went to a locally owned restaurant in Fairbanks but would love to see them be better!
Chris Conner
They are open! Great owner who talks to everyone. Good selection and variety. Try the King Crab Burger!
Ordered the halibut - it tasted like a terrible dry fish stick. Fries were bad too
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The service and atmosphere at Soapy was fine no issues. My friend and I ordered Alaskan halibut and chips and the not only was the portion size less than ideal with a small basket a few fries and three little planks, both of us are convinced it wasn’t even halibut but frozen Gortons fish sticks. It was really disappointing as we had halibut at two seperate locations in Fairbanks and it was great. Our meal at Soapy Smiths was the worst we had in 4 days in Fairbanks. To add, at $27 a meal, you got about $6 worth of food and that’s generous.
Great service and good food. We made it a stop on our craft beer journey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great the atmosphere nostalgic. The burgers topped off the day will be back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very small portions and dark and dingy. The only saving grace is the awesome server. Skip this one ;(
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 5
Decent little grill, limited lunch menu. Portions are definitely on the smaller side for what you are paying for, and service is pretty slow, but the taste is great, and it is a fun time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
This is a must try place if you are a local or in town to vacation! Get a history lesson and see some local artifacts all while you eat a great freshly prepared meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not worth the visit. You’ll pay $25 for a typical $10 fish or burger plate. Fairbanks restaurants in general seem pricey, but here for this price you’ll receive a $5 portion on your plate. Nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Smallish portion. Food was just ok. Decor was very dated. Could use some updating.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
King crab burger small and clam chowder was so so
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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Historical and great stories
Crab cake sandwich and potato salad were outstanding
Local brews great also
Great people, family run, great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't have food as the prices seemed a bit much. $22 for a hotdog. We did come in for the vibe, but it was ruined by the desperation of the owner who accosted us on the sidewalk when we already were planning on going in. When we got in, he wouldn't move for my husband to sit down as he talked to the rest of the group about his history. We all got some local beers and it was OK. No cocktails, wish we would've stopped at a different bar honestly
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Really cool, local place! The owner actually is the Son of the first Governor of Alaska and he gave us a nice history lesson of the state and his family, however the service was ridiculously slow!! The waitress was so lost she and obviously wasn’t good at her job and our wait was over 45 minutes (the restaurant was less than half full… so 3 stars is definitely generous!
Oh, the food…the halibut was decent but very small serving for $24…? Anyway, glad we went to a locally owned restaurant in Fairbanks but would love to see them be better!
They are open! Great owner who talks to everyone. Good selection and variety. Try the King Crab Burger!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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