Restaurants in Skagway

“The 20-minute tour of the Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum proves that a quickie visit can still pack plenty of character and historical anecdotes delivered with playful confidence. From there, the tone was set: equal parts history lecture and wink-at-the-audience storytelling.

The museum itself is thoughtfully preserved, with original artifacts and period details that clearly show real care went into protecting this slice of Skagway’s past. The Saloon could’ve let patrons wander through and appreciate the objects alone, but the experience would lose all of its sparkle without the guides. Touring in full period character, they strike a perfect balance, informative without being stiff, humorous without turning Red Onion’s history into a joke. The double entendres land lightly, keeping things entertaining without overshadowing the facts or making it awkward.

At the time of our visit, it was $20 per person for 20 minutes which felt well worth it. It’s efficient, engaging, and surprisingly educational, especially considering how easily it could have leaned purely into novelty. And if you are a Legend-Tripper, there are plenty of ghostly tales during the tour. Note that you must take the tour to be able to see the museum.

If you’re building a Skagway itinerary, this is an easy yes. The Red Onion tour doesn’t overstay its welcome, teaches you something you didn’t know, and sends you back onto the street and/or back into the bar smiling, which is exactly what a good historical detour should do.”

“Great value for the price - everything came out hot and delicious 🦀 stop here if you’re visiting, definitely recommend!”

“Homemade chorizo, need I say more? Quaint old red school bus converted into a stationary food truck. Fantastic food (quite possibly the best street corn I’ve ever tasted), large fresh portions, made to order, friendly and helpful. A must visit when in Skagway.”

“We visited during our Alaskan cruise and the manager went well above and beyond to help us out! He got our order placed, found us a different place to sit when the elevator was being repaired, personally served us our food and kept checking in on us. He was absolutely amazing and we had great service and even better food!! THANK YOU so much for making our trip to Skagway so great!”

“Glacial Coffeehouse is THE spot for excellent espresso, baked confections, soups, smoothies and sandwiches! Their caring and enthusiastic staff works hard to keep the town fueled ALL.YEAR.ROUND. I ❤️ Glacial Coffeehouse!”

“Love this place!!! Great service and yummy food! The ladies working here are super sweet! Loved them!”

“Our bartender Kate made us the cutest drinks with gold glitter on top! She was super friendly, attentive and made awesome drinks! 10/10”

“Killer ice cream! Make sure to pop in.”

“The best chana masala as compared to any Indian restaurant in the US. I am sure the other dishes will be just as tasty.”

“Great good and service! Would highly recommend it!”

“Best bartenders in Skagway and tasty drinks 🍻 Yes, even Kevin. Just give him a few days to warm up and get to know you 😁 He is a great guy but Kendall was our favorite 😊”

“stopped in and had some fish and chips and they were absolutely amazing. very tender and good seasoning”

“This is a little pizzeria a few blocks away from the cruise docks (which is a bonus because the restaurants near the docks can get packed). We walked right in and were.seated right away. They have the standard Italian fare (pizzas, pastas), but they also have a large selection of Filipino entrees and daily specials.

Service was fast and friendly. Prices were par for the course for Alaska.”