Bush Pilots' Lounge

1245 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan
(907) 247-8090

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Jared Rice

Great place to eat a great meal in Ketchikan.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Silvina Salinger

By far the best restaurant in Ketchikan. The food was delicious, the service was very good and the views are breathtaking.
I highly recommend it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

HR Sys

$$$$ for what you get. Very loud. Better places in town.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3

Audrey S

A must go-to in Ketchikan! Absolutely amazing food. We had the clam chowder, arancini, pistachio halibut, curry cod, meatloaf, and ended up trying the desserts. Loved the halibut but every single bit was spot on.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

JM Demetre

Great food and ambiance! Well worth the short walk.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christine Riley

Google maps said it was closed so I went somewhere else. Afterwards, I passed by here and saw it was open. I have eaten here before so I am confident in giving it the rating I assigned. Don't rely on Google maps...check the restaurant website

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rain City Rentals

Made a reservation early afternoon on a Saturday for 5 people. Once we arrived, we were seated approximately 30 minutes after the reservation time (that’s okay, I’ve been a server).

They sat us in a booth that was clearly not meant for 3 individuals to sit on one side. We pulled over a chair to put a person on the end. Our actual table waitress informed us it was a fire hazard to sit on an end and assured us she would be moving us to a bigger table once others departed. She ran to get us drinks.

In the meantime, another waitress/maybe manager came and expressed the need for someone not to sit on an end. She stated and I quote, ‘We are aware you are not taking this seriously but it could shut us down as this is a fire hazard’.

We were very understanding and didn’t complain, but that was a bit rude and assuming. We are locals who were bringing 2 guests from out-of-town to experience the dining. For five individuals spending more than $100 per person, I am of the opinion that the staff should be able to accomodate without those kind of comments.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Arthur Ojeda

Great food, perfectly cooked! Great service. Would recommend 100%

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

James L.

A cool spot away from the tourist bustle, but close enough to walk there from downtown.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Greg Tingey

Excellent food , views and sometimes live music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shannon Achterberg

Simply amazing! The view, the staff and the food, all exceeding our expectations! The chowder is perfection and the tasting board left us both completely stuffed and our palettes very pleased! Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randy Atwood

Stopped for lunch before continuing our cruise. Loved the Clam Chowder Bread Bowl. The Halibut Ceviche was delicious, fresh.

Sam Reed

Best steaks in Ketchikan. I had the Elk Wellington last time I was there. Absolutely delicious!

Jeremy Gray

The ambiance was pleasant, and our server provided attentive service, including a complimentary rice and salmon sample from the kitchen. My entrée, the Bush Pilots Ribeye with double mashed potatoes, featured a well-seasoned steak; however, approximately one-third consisted of fat, which detracted from the experience, as I prefer less fat. The mashed potatoes were acceptable, though excessively garlicky, overpowering other flavors. While the steak was satisfactory, its $76 pre-tip price point seems excessive, particularly considering the fat content. I question whether the quality justified the cost. For a superior steak at a fraction of the price, please refer to my Ketchikan steakhouse review.

Breanna Manriquez

Perfect place for our special honeymoon dinner. The food was phenomenal, drinks are delicious, dessert heavenly, the views gorgeous, I could go on and on.... Thank you for making our last night magical ✨️ ❤️

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