Red Dog Saloon
278 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK, 99801
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Address :
278 S Franklin St
Juneau, AK, 99801 - Phone (907) 463-3658
- Website https://www.reddogsaloon.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Touristy
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Mark V.
Loved the atmosphere. On site 5-27-15 no good signal on site. Good food but had limited beer choices.
(4)Tom B.
Well, I guess I expected more from a true Landmark! The food was nothing more than Long John Silvers and the service was not good. Sorry, I wouldn't go back. The beer was good.
(2)Nancy D.
A total hoot. Upbeat and fun. Everyone who works here is happy and Laporte to love their job. The piano guy is hilarious.
(5)Rich F.
Touristy. I can say I've been here. Line to get in (3 cruise ships in town.) Force you to exit through gift shop Disneyland style. 2 waitresses. 1 bartender, 1 bar-back, and an entertainer keep the place hop'n. Usually Calimari is my litmus test for bar food, but nothing close. Settled for crab cakes. Pass on these ...trust me! Warm 'Play Dough' with a fish component. "Excellent sauce" was for from. Actually, didn't see alot of food on the tables. Have a beer. Listen to the entertainer on the keyboard. Buy a souvenir. Leave. I will not return.
(3)David O.
I have to say, generally I am weary of tourist traps, however I was fairly impressed by the Red Dog Saloon. I have never been to a place quite like it. In general this reminds me of what a saloon might have been like in the olden days in Alaska. Scantly clad waitresses, saw dust on the floor, and live piano music. An added touch of taxidermy moose on the wall, add to the rustic vibes. Food was pretty decent and casual (I just had a basic burger with lettuce and tomato). Tables were pretty small however, and my group of 4 had trouble finding a place in the restaurant where we felt comfortable. Staff was super friendly and I felt like our business was generally appreciated. Would absolutely recommend for a quick bit in downtown Juneau.
(4)Tana B.
This place was alright. It was one spot everyone said to check out. Service was slow and the food was just okay. The restaurant itself is awesome because there is so much to look at. I guess if you want a touristy spot to visit when you're in Juneau go here, but don't expect to be blown away. The guy they had on piano was awesome though! Probably the highlight of that place.
(2)Jeff S.
This place is built to look like it's from the 1800s but was built about 25 years ago. The food is what you'd expect, 2 stars on that. The alcohol is expensive. A $7 duck fart is what they boast about which is good but weak for the price. The beers taste old on tap, the bottles are good at $6 each. This is a neat place to have one drink but wouldn't come back here.
(2)Lan S.
People will tell you that you haven't been to Juneau unless you've been to the Red Dog Saloon. Maybe so, but, really it's only an overhyped, tourist bar in a town that the cruise ships have turned into a mini-St. Thomas. The waitresses dress in skimpy "cat house" outfits. The food isn't bad, and the chowder is actually pretty good. But if this is the real Alaska, I don't want any part of it anymore. When I was last in Juneau in the 1990s, it was just a pleasant small town on the coast with a lot of local color and nice folks. Now it looks like Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, with Diamonds International and other cruise ship stores all over town, complete with hucksters trying to draw you into their shops. There's an overpriced tram at the cruise ship dock that takes you up to about 1800 feet above the harbor (though I must admit the view is great). It's terrible what the cruise ships have done to Juneau (and Ketchikan, Skagway and some other ports). I like cruises, but I don't like what happens when a small town lets the cruise ships take it over. Red Dog Saloon simply takes advantage of the cruise crowds in summer. And, boy, it rakes them in, with their cash. The food and drink aren't terrible, and prices aren't high, but it's not for me.
(3)Marge R.
Food is gross! Get a duck fart then go anywhere else!
(1)Skip C.
We were on a cruise and had to stop. A real Alaskan experience! The entire experience was right on. Make sure you bring a Sharpee to sign your name.
(5)Ted A.
The first place we stopped at when we got into town after dropping off our bags was Red Dog Saloon. This place was no dissapointment given its great food variety options, as well as the fun atmosphere. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who was able to break down the menu very well, as well as give us a lot of history on the saloon. While we ate, we were able to talk to various patrons about Juneau as well as learn more than we could ever imagine about both the saloon and its history amongst the city. After eating we were able to walk around, take pictures, and visit the great saloon shop. Overall, our food was delicious (you must try the dipped corndog as well as try their Root Beer), and the customer service will always be remembered because of the great hospitality. We look forward to coming back to the Red Dog Saloon on our next visit. Thank you again!
(5)Michelle M.
What a fun place! Lively and funny entertainment and lots to look at. We came in for a beer and I ordered salmon dip and crackers to go with it. It was good but the real attraction here is the ambience.
(4)Lindsay K.
Really cool vibe & great service. We only had drinks here, so I can't comment on the food.
(5)Joel G.
Such a great and fun place! This place could easily suck and just be a tourist trap, but it's not. Touristy? Yes! Good food and drinks? Hell yes! Fantastic entertainment? Hella Yes!!! We had a great time at the Red Dog Saloon!
(5)ED L.
Wow, coming here made me feel like I was a cowboy ready to do a gun sling and shoot someone. hahaha. Red Dog Saloon is suppose to be the most happening place in Juneau. How funny... when we got there at around 8:00 PM, it felt like they were about to close. Basically it was only the six of us and another party sitting across the Saloon. Yes, we got the stare down, because I assume Asians was a rarity going there. So a group of six... hrmmm... only made them wonder. LOL. We must have walked past this place like ten times during our stay at Juneau. I think the saloon gets most of their business during the day because we saw more people inside earlier, and it seemed more energized. But, it was still cool experience. The waitress was extremely nice and made sure we were okay. We basically ate dinner elsewhere, and wanted to check out that saloon. They do serve food inside, we ordered a deer meat sandwich and had drinks all around. The deer meat was pretty good. A little bit of an after taste, but I like it better than lamb. The decor inside was awesome. Lots of animal heads hanging on the wall, along with old tools and weapons (probably) from the Frontier days. There was a couple of red swinging doors as we walked in, and I thought it was cool. Yes, I was fantasizing about being a cowboy! Cool place while it took a bit of getting use to.
(3)Leonard N.
This old saloon is full of history and fun. The people working there definitely go out of there way to ensure you have a great time. Good food and drinks too. Especially their salmon dip. You can't get enough of that dip.
(4)Russell S.
Awesome environment, old timey saloon that is fun to be in. Must go if you find yourself in Juneau.
(5)Jill S.
Atmosphere is a 10! Great decor. Service is a 9. Beer was great. Rootbeer on tap was tasty. I do suggest you stick to wetting your whistle here though. Food was awful.
(3)Tara L.
This place was definitely a neat find in Alaska. We mainly went here because they were the only place that was open at 10am and serving beer. I got their glacier margarita, which was basically a margarita on the rocks that was blue. It was really good. The atmosphere of this place is really fun. They had live music playing and the decor is very interesting. I would come here again to grab more drinks or try out the food.
(4)David W.
Can't beat the history & great beer! Be sure to ask about the Duck Fart and if you can make it there for the Great Bandini you won't be disappointed.
(5)Michael L.
Really touristy. Good music. Fun atmosphere. Four cruise ships were in at the same time so this place was packed. I didn't know what to expect here when I saw it on yelp but it was surprisingly fun. Grab a beer and blend in during tourist season.
(4)Shelby B.
Total tourist trap, but one worth going to. This bar and grill is set up to be like a frontier bar from the 1800's, down to the saw dust on the floor. It comes complete with a guy playing inappropriate 'sing-a-long' songs on a piano. The older gentleman playing while we were there was definitely entertaining and made us laugh, but the songs were definitely not age appropriate for our 7 year old. The meal was ok, and not memorable, but the atmosphere is what makes this place worth a stop. Make sure to sign your name somewhere on the walls, to show that you were there and finish off your meal with a round of 'Duck Farts'.
(3)Mark S.
Meh, the beer was okay but this place is really, really touristy. It's like the waiter had to have an attitude to keep up the frontier personage. Not bad--just touristy.
(2)Tr M.
Red Dog Saloon Juneau AK We're visiting the red dog saloon in Juneau Alaska we started with the famous duck fart shot which is comprised of Bailey's Kahlúa and topped with Crown Royal. Alaskan Amber to wash it down with. We got a sample of reindeer sausage, outstanding. The waitresses are all dressed as Saloon girls there's a piano player, and the wait staff are all wearing red suspenders. Available online if I don't get mine today. The reindeer sausage is very tasty, not too spicy tender and mild. It's used on pizza or available in a hot dog style. The Decor is sawdust on the floor with dollar bills tacked to the walls and graffiti on every surface available. Above the swinging door entrance is a series of orange and reflective strips life preservers which have fallen off ships throughout the years. What a great place to visit.
(5)Da C.
Great unique saloon.. Love the decor all over the walls! The live music was entertaining, an older man playing piano was funny and talented. The food is average, I had the raindeer sausage. Overall I would highly recommend.
(4)Mike T.
Cool bar in Juneau Alaska. The have their own brews which were excellent. I had the Alaskan Amber and my friend had the Summer Ale. A great first or last stop on your journey to Alaska.
(4)Dinsmore T.
Had the loaded potato skins they were delicious then had the fish and chips for my dinner was very very good
(5)Tim W.
Cruise ship tourist trap alert!! This place gets packed!! "Exit thru the gift shop".... We had a good time at the Red Dog. The entertainment was fun. Drinks were good. They really pack in the people and the service was super slow. Just get some drinks and listen to the music. We made the mistake of ordering lunch here as well. The food is not good... not at all! Skip the overpriced food! They make you 'exit thru the gift shop' which is hilarious when you walk out of the old rustic saloon into the super bright and shiny new overpriced put "Red Dog Saloon" on every item possible gift shop!!............ once you get in the gift shop you will REALLY feel like a tool.... I mean tourist.
(3)Aaron S.
Great atmosphere. Great beers. Great music. Great decor. A tourist hang out but worth an experience if you like that sort of thing.
(4)Sarah K.
My BF and I were on an Alaskan cruise and we stopped at the Red Dog Saloon. He had been 15 years prior on a similar cruise. He had such fond memories, so of course we had to go back! This place is a lot of fun. Sawdust on the ground, waitresses in saloon era bustiers, and an interactive piano player. My BF had the pulled pork sandwich, as recommended by the waitress. I got the fish basket with slaw. I think the pulled pork sandwich was by far the best thing we had. My BF had the Smoke & Coke cocktail, with moonshine. I ordered a screwdriver. Both of our drinks were incredibly strong. I asked for more OJ. He got a larger glass (with more coke), based on my experience with the screwdriver and the waitresses suggestion. We were there soon after they opened, before noon. We passed back by afternoon and the place was happening. The piano player was much more talkative, likely the crowd was more interactive. Overall, very good experience.
(4)Latda V.
After whale watching in the cold rain, hiking in the rain (Mendenhall Glacier), and eating outdoors (Tracy's Crab Shack) in the cold, wet rain; we just wanted to drink inside the Red Dog Saloon! There were five of us and the line was out the door. Lucky, there was a large table that was empty so we were seated and given menus. This place was packed. A super touristy saloon, it appeared that everyone dinning and drinking at the Red Dog were passengers of the cruise ships that all ported in Juneau. We ordered local beers and a duck fart shot for fun. We had a good time listening to the old man play his guitar and sing old school songs. The saloon's décor is out of this world funny. There were bears and moose on practically every wall. There's a décor of a bear grabbing hold of someone's leg and climbing up on it. I wish I took more pictures there. Our waiter was quick and funny. He didn't mind taking pictures from all four or five of our cameras for us! Next door is the store where you can buy t-shirts, cups and hats as souvenirs. I bought myself a cool ALASKA sparkly beanie with the red dog logo. Pretty cool! Cool spot; check it out if you have time!
(4)Cesar Q.
Can you say "Tourist Trap"? The place is so busy when the cruise ships are in town which makes it pointless to even try. I was one of those tourists on a cruise ship and felt it was LOUD and way to packed to actually enjoy myself. Do yourself a favor and go to the popcorn joint next door. Grab a bag of their kettle corn and go back to your ship and relax at one of the bars there.
(2)A W.
The place takes you back to the wild west days. Very beautifully done. We didn't try the food there but the drinks are awesome. Must try the Duck Fart shots.
(5)Ashley S.
"Fun place to stop in real quick" This is a pretty fun tourist trap. There is almost always a bit of a wait to get in, but it's usually not too bad. This time, we just stopped in for a beer and enjoyed the atmosphere. There was pretty good live music and Alaskan beer on tap. All of the waitresses where period costumes and were fairly attentive. Definitely check this place out, even if for a quick drink.
(4)LeeAnne B.
Let's be real you do not come here for the food. This is 95% for the entertainment and 5% for the alcohol. They are known for their duck farts which is a shot everyone should try! The beer is okay nothing spectacular. However the man singing at the piano is why people come here. He is hilarious!!! I would stand in line for this man!! Definitely a place to stop by for awhile!!
(4)Gunnar B.
Really takes you back in time, swinging doors and all. Place was packed and there was a guy playing on his guitar/singing which was cool. We were able to get seated right away so my wife and I grabbed drinks and stayed a few minutes to take in the music/atmosphere.
(4)Tamara L.
Awesome fun place! The food was ok but hey, it's a saloon! Great piano player. Would def return. By the way, you people who bring your kids and then say the entertainment is too racy.... It's a bar!! Why do u bring your kids to a bar ??
(5)Dawn F.
Super fun. Yes it is touristy, but with authenticity. The walls and stools do t talk, but you wish they could! I didn't eat here, but a great place to stop for beer, listen to ragtime piano (live) and gawk at the fun stuff in the walls, barmaids, and of course fellow tourists!
(4)Robert M.
A must to stop into and enjoy a Juneau landmark. Drinks are good and he entertainment is fun. You'll be glad you stopped by!
(4)Leah P.
This review is only for the drinks and the awesome bartender Big Jay. Of course it's a tourist trap....it's where the cruise ships pull in, people! But enough about that. My friend and I stopped in for a beer and stayed for a few more. Funny and really engaging staff. Cold beer. And lots to look at. What more do you want in a bar?
(4)Alberta H.
Loved the duck fart shot. Our waitress was very friendly and prompt but I will say the girls at the red onion in Skagway have much cuter versions of these outfits. We didn't eat so I can't comment as to the quality of the food. It was a welcome change of scenery from the cruise ship with a fun atmosphere.
(4)Suburbia Mom A.
We visited here last year. We're back in Junaeu now but won't return to this place. The Sawdust is cool and being able to write on the tables is neat but the food is sooooo mediocre at best. But the main reason we won't return is the piano player sings limericks and riddles which are soooo not kid-friendly. Totally inappropriate jokes about women and sex. It wouldn't be a big deal if they told us BEFORE we sat down that the "music" played was 18++. But while your kid is chomping on a hamburger listening to a guy cursing and joking about sex, it's hard to pay the bill and get out of there fast enough not to hear more. So we won't be back. But I just wanted to add to what others said about it being a tourist trap. Really over priced for hockey puck-like burgers. Keep walking past this place and you'll find yummier spots.
(2)Jason L.
This is a fun saloon with a real piano player that continuously plays saloon music. The place is from the 1940's and has sawdust on the floor from around the same time. I had the pulled BBQ pork sandwich that had good flavor. Topping it off with a local brew from the Alaskan Brewing company made a perfect experience. Get here early, as it fills up when the cruise ships are in port. Well, back to drinking like a sailor.
(4)Christine A.
The saloon is decorated with Moose heads, a stuffed bear and other dead animals on the wall along with signs and Alaskan "artifacts". Onviously not a girly place nor a an establishment for PETA members. Tables are close together so they can pack tourists in like sardines and there is sawdust on the floors. The live music from a Sam Shepard look alike was entertaining. Hubby was chasing Alaskan beer and enjoyed quaffing a few with his buddy. Service is abrupt and cocktails (which, interestingly do not have a price on the menu) are expensive. I really wanted a "Duck Fart" which is a shot of Bailey's, Kahlua and Crown Royal but for $8.00? So I settled on a Mojito for $7.50 which was weak and small. Check out the t-shirt shop next door. There are personalized condoms and garters in buckets, a pooping dog key chain and some pretty funny t-shirts.
(3)Susan M.
They have hanged the inside and expanded since my last visit a few years ago. It seems a little more touristy but still has the same good beer on tap. Live music if you come later in the day and it is always a good time. Prices a little high but the atmosphere is cool and is a great time.
(4)Ricky L.
Tourist trap. Way overrated. Cool to bring your tourist friends here, but not a local hangout.
(1)Isabel J.
We came in on a cold rainy day and it felt really nice to be in here. The drinks were really good especially the reindeer fart shots. I only got to try the ribs and crab spread and they were both good. I loved the live entertainment and hay on the floor.
(4)Cavin C.
Crowded, but fun! Great beer, service is slow but with a smile and piano guy makes this place!
(5)Julie C.
This is a tourist staple! You gotta go just to check it out! Truly unique and fun place! I don't know if I would necessarily recommend it for food, but for drinks? SURE! Go and have fun, that's what this place is all about!!!
(3)Alex G.
Definitely a lively, piano-playing, raucous establishment. Normally, this isn't "our kind" of place, but Juneau is a small, frontier tourist town. The restaurant is a bit crowded, with small tables stuck everywhere: don't expect a lot of elbow room. Note that our 8 year old called it "dirty" and refused to eat. Sawdust on the floor, writing on the walls, and lots of signage and animal heads mounted. The food is basic pub fare with an Alaskan bent: fried fish, reindeer sausage, BBQ pork and beef, ribs, some salads, French dip, chicken tenders, a salmon wrap, crab cakes, and several other similar items. Basically something for almost everyone, although don't expect too many healthy options. Despite the line, we actually didn't wait more than 10 minutes to be seated. Our waiter brought us the drinks immediately, including some Alaskan beer - yum! Winners were fried rockfish basket - super tender and cooked just right; and the bratwurst sandwich with sauerkraut - super tasty! Crab cakes were decent if average. Overall, this a solid three star "good" restaurant. Worth a stop for the food and experience.
(3)Joe D.
Tourist central... Even with the somewhat enjoyable live entertainment, I still can only give this place 1 star. It was packed with mouth breathing philistines. Most of the folks who love this place probably also love Lawrence Welk, fake brass vases with plastic flowers, and sizzler. The beer selection was poor. I can't speak about all the food, but I ordered a pizza and it was the worst representation of caloric nourishment I have ever had the displeasure of being presented. If it was free, I would have complained about it. If they paid me their asking price to eat it I would have spit it out. There are better options. However, if you like small fair ground entertainment, Coors Light, doll collections, and/or Remington art, this may be the place for you!
(1)Michele R.
This was definitely a tourist spot, but I really enjoyed it. We got a couple of burgers, a beer and a coffee with baileys for like $50. All of it was pretty good, came to our table quickly and the staff was nice.
(4)T S.
Tourist trap, food was crappy and over priced. Go if you want AK miner town "atmosphere", but don't stay for the food. Eat somewhere else.
(2)Adrianna C.
Tourist trap alert! This place was so crowded, claustrophobic and just not worth it. There are many other establishments where you can sample the local brews. This one wasn't worth it for me. I left half of my beer at the bar because I couldn't deal with being a sardine for one more minute!
(1)Doug W.
Stopped in on an Alaskan cruise, and yes it is touristy but it beats having some Hawkers his radiate quartz "gems" up and down the street. My lady had had the usual cheeseburger ( routine) and I the Reindeer sausage sandwich, delicious but due to the seasoning I wouldn't reindeer from beef. Meal came with kettle potato chip, good but out of a sack. However, the Alaska Amber on tap was cold and excellent. We sat next to the entertainment on the stage and were entertained by his bawdy renditions.
(4)Joe M.
Fun place. We were on a cruise and stopped in for a quick drink. Its a tourist trap, but worth the stop. Drinks were good and so was the service. I would say you should stop in. Don't miss it.
(3)Jeffrey S.
Great fun dive right in downtown Juneau. Yes I am a tourist and just here for a few hours, but this was a fun and enjoyable place to grab a beer and some food. The ambiance is laid back and fun with sawdust on the floor and autographs all over EVERYTHING! Live piano player for added entertainment. And really good food. Had the Alaskan Summer Ale and the Alaskan White Ale. Both were great. The crab cakes are amazing and the BBQ beef sandwich was delicious. Prices are very reasonable for Alaskan food too! When in Juneau, stop in for a beer and a bite!
(4)Andrew K.
Definitely something to see. Sawdust floors, good Alaskan beers, live country jams.
(4)Jennifer E.
A fun place to spend some time while in town. We only had drinks at the bar and listen to the guy play some music. People have written their names everywhere even on the bar stools. Staff dressed up in saloon attire. Drinks were reasonable when you consider there are no roads to town. It maybe a tad touristry as it is right by all the cruise ships but all the other places on the block didn't interest us at all. We didn't have to wait but we did get told where to sit from the man at the front door. One way in and another way out that does take you through a gift shop. Staff was friendly and nice. I can only imagine all they go through when ships come to town. They have a way to order merchandise on the web if you are trying to pack light. Glad we stopped by.
(4)Andy D.
a pricey tourist treat, I think if you were to open a business in Juneau Ak. all you'd have to do is cater to the cruise ship tourists, and advertise yourself as the oldest. It sounds kind of harsh for the Red Dog, but it wasn't really a bad place, it was however, a crowded place, very crowded. They have good micro-brew beer, and decent food. The history is there, so it's fun, but nothing really caught me, kinda like cruise ship restaurants, food is ok, just not great!
(3)Steve B.
Tourist trap! My premium cocktail was served in a teeny, tiny glass normally used for whisky on the rocks. I left in a huff, so no comment on the food. I'm sure it would not have gotten rave reviews!!
(1)Janet W.
We loved the feel of the Red Dog Saloon. It was almost like Knotts Berry Farm in California. The food was good the beer was better and we had a great time!!
(4)John S.
I had decided to buy shirts from their gift shop for my kids when I returned to San Diego at the end of the fishing season. We were late getting into town and by the time I got the store their gift shop had shut down. I went inside and asked one of the waitresses if there were anyway they could open up again, as I was leaving very early the next morning. She immediately replied that I should go on in and pick out what I needed and that they'd figure it out and make it work. Another waitress came in and started poking at the cash register in the gift shop while I was picking out my gifts, and she even helped me pick out something for my wife. I apologized several times for coming in so late and taking her away from the bar, and each time she answered that she was very happy to do so and make sure I got what I needed. Once I'd picked everything out, another waitress had to come in as well, and between the two of them they figured out the machine, as neither of them used it much in their job. They both thanked me and hoped that my wife and kids enjoyed their gifts. Whoever is running the show there is making sure the restaurant is staffed with the right calibre of people; the two young ladies who helped me that night made me feel welcome and made me feel that they valued my patronage. Despite showing up after the gift shop closed, they never give me an inkling that I was imposing in any way. Thank you very much and I'll be back next year!
(5)Laura A.
A friend had been here during her cruise the week before and said I had to go to have a Duck Fart. We looked in and it seemed really touristy (like everything in Juneau - tourist trap). We decided to go in and have a bit and a cocktail - the place was packed. To our delight, there was live entertainment and the food was good (better than good) and the Duck Fart was a definite lip licker. Interstingly, you can not exit the door you entered... you "exit through the gift shop" and its a pretty big one for a restaurant/bar - with some pretty cool stuff. Fun afternoon!
(4)Vanessa F.
Yes, this is definitely a tourist spot with a line out the door. But I think that's mainly because there aren't many other places to eat and drink in town before having to hop back on a boat. If I lived in Juneau I'd totally want to hang out, as long as it's not tourist season... which means it's snowing. And the way I deal with the cold is to stay home, so then again, maybe I won't. The line moved quickly, it was loud, bustling, and the music was blaring. The staff was a bit snippy, but I really couldn't blame them. There were FOUR cruise boats in at one time and they had a lot to deal with. Had a beer and burger with chips. The burger was pretty darned good, but I wished they had fries (-1 star). Perhaps that just prolongs cooking time in a place where they need to be fast. Also had the reindeer sausage with cheese and crackers. It was good and greasy. It was a lot of reindeer and a lot of cheese. Definitely couldn't finish it. As someone else mentioned, it isn't the original location but the restaurant itself does date back in history. You wouldn't be able to tell it wasn't the original location since the original red swinging doors are still the entrance and the sawdust all over the floor sure does help things. They have every imaginable souvenir for sale, but they are really overpriced.
(3)Jenny O.
In some vacation destinations, you can blend in with the locals fairly well and avoid the tourist traps. However, this is Juneau, AK where the tourists outnumber the locals on any given day. There was no way I was going to be mistaken for a local in this town so I embraced my inner tourist and owned it. I went to the #1 tourist trap in Juneau. It's such a big tourist trap, it has TWO gift shops. That being said, I wasn't blown away. Animal heads, sawdust on floors, guns on display, beer, and liquor. That about sums it up. I can't comment on the food since I didn't eat there. Come in, have a beer, check it off on your to do list, and move on. There's other divey bars down the street. They're probably more authentic Alaska than Red Dog.
(3)David C.
this is literally one of the reasons you would visit Juneau! When you walk in. Its all sawdust floors, live music, and friendly people and staff. A lot of history throughout the whole place and other funny nick nacks all around. They have many drinks there but you don't want anything else but ALASKA beer. I recommend Summer and White Ale.
(5)John C.
I'm going to sound like a broken record, but yes, this place is a tourist trap. Oh well. Anyways, as for the beer, it was tasty. If I can remember, I believe I had the Amber (it wasn't anything to write home about). As for the food, I had the crab cakes (my new dish/phase I'm going through). It was painfully average, but it held me over before I got back to our cruise ship. On a separate note, I did get suckered in and bought myself a t shirt. The folks at the store were super nice and the girl behind the counter is a Giants fan (one reason for the additional star). If you absolutely need something to eat and need an adult beverage, this place won't kill you.
(3)Carly W.
Great entertainment while we were here! Duck Fart shots are so great, a must! The sawdust on the floor was fun and the decor is perfect. Fun stop in Juneau!
(4)Jerry O.
I enjoyed the Red Dog, but mainly for the live entertainment and visuals. Lots to see on the walls of this foot stompin' Alaska bar. The sawdusted floors and dollar bills on the wall are reminiscent of Homer's Salty Dog Saloon. Great way to wind down after a hike before sailing onward.
(4)Jennyfer B.
Didn't have time to have dinner here, but Love the beer and duck farts!!! Awesome place!! : ) Friendly fun staff!
(5)Allie M.
This was perfection! It was wall to wall busy, but it took our bartender no time at all to get us beer and fed. And what a meal! It was easily the best beef sandwich I had ever had! A little touristy, yes, but my oh my, what a great place!
(5)Stacey S.
A fun touristy sort of bar that you want to hit if you in Juneau for the first time. This is not a place for locals, but the tourists love it!
(3)Jen K.
I'm a tourist. It's a trap. No winners here.
(2)Ed F.
Ate lunch here during my cruise's 8 hour stop in Juneau, Alaska. As you leave your cruise ship when it's docked, if you walk to the street and turn your head to the left, you will see it on the corner. Whatever this bar's previous history as a favorite of local miners, today, this bar is pure tourist trap, and the management make no bones about that fact. Anyone who has been to the Black Dog Tavern on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts knows what I mean when I say that they sell more t-shirts and bumper stickers than beer and spirits. Well, the Red Dog's business model is much the same, with a huge "gear" shop right next door. There's live music, courtesy of a piano-playing comedian cracking all manner of jokes in-between his tunes, most of which have ribald and suggestive lyrics, right down to two separate tip jars (one collecting for the Blind Puppy Fund). There's literally 3 inches of sawdust on the floor, and the tables are squeezed in pretty tight in the dining area, which forces your attention up the walls -- lots to look at, and most of it has teeth! All manner of mounted bears, deer, moose, buffalo, salmon, and various other enormous fish that I couldn't identify. There's also humorous signage in every available space on walls or shelves throughout the room, and in the spaces in between, previous visitors have written their name and the date of their meal. Even the menu is filled with wise cracks; a shot called the "Duck Fart", call brands of liquor separated into the sub-groups "Good Shit" and "Really Good Shit", while well brands are identified as "Cheap Shit", and every entree has a one-liner that goes with it. I had the BBQ pork sandwich and a glass of beer from the local brewery called Alaskan Red. Both were excellent, although the portion was on the small side. Service was fast, as was the check when our waiter could see that our plates were empty -- anxious to turn the table during the lunch rush while there were 2 cruise ships docked just down the street. It's a fun little dive, and the food was good. If you want to hang out with locals, though, head a little further up the same street -- every fourth storefront is a watering hole; the other 3 are jewelry shops.
(3)Elizabeth S.
Yes it the quintesential tourist trap in Juneau. Like most good tourist traps you go in, wonder what all the hoopal is about and if your in the mood, get caught up in the cheezy fun of the place. DO NOT EAT HERE. The fish & chips were TV dinner frozen food that tasted microwave fresh, not. If they had anything decent to eat it would be a four star but since the management has concluded that cruise ship tourists don't need to eat real food, it's three stars. Drink the local beer, suck up the cheezy atomosphere, take some pictures and then move on to the tram and the endless array of repeating gift shops; (yes I did the research for you, the gift shops just keep repeating themselves after a while, the names just change a little and they move the merchandise around some but they almost have the same stuff in every port on every street). Yes there are animal heads on the walls, sawdust on the floor and a sign that says if you the place does not live up to your standards lower them. Not a place for the PETA types; your friends heads are on the wall. They have a Planet Hollywood meets Alaska gift shop next door just in case you really need a t-shirt, cap or shot glass that says "Red Dog Sallon" on it instead of Planet Hollywood.
(3)Jessica G.
We stopped in at the Red Dog Saloon quickly as we overheard some other cruise goers chatting about it. We were seated on the raised stage area behind the piano player, which was kind of a crummy spot. We stared at the back of his head the entire time, and were underneath the spot lights and scrutiny of the rest of the bar. The wine list was abbreviated at best, so I ordered the house red. It wasn't terrible - think a cab/merlot blend. My husband had an Alaskan ale. The piano player was a very elderly man, who was funny - but really raunchy. He fit in well at this bar. The floor is covered in saw dust. There are stuffed creatures and Alaska paraphernalia hanging all over the walls. The Red Dog Saloon gives you plenty to look at while you enjoy your beverage. Thanks to the cruise industry and all thing touristy, the exit dumps you out into a merchandise store. I don't particularly care for this. If I was to buy a Duck Fart T-Shirt, then I will seek one out.
(3)Ham R.
Good touristy dive saloon. If you are in Juneau as a cruise line passenger and aren't into the local shopping experience, consider killing some time in this famous dive saloon. Wear closed toe shoes because the sawdust on the floor is deep enough to come up to your ankles. The place is usually packed with friendly drunks enjoying the bawdy piano player. Beer was cold and the server hustled to handle the volume. Food menu was basic bar munchies and served to expectations.
(3)Dee D.
Gold miner old west ambiance with loud bad piano music but it contributed to the old time atmosphere. BBQ pork sandwiches were good, potato salad certainly store bought but decent. Potato skins good. Glacier margarita marginal. Overall a good tourist spot for a bite and some atmosphere. Lots to look at. Bring a marker you are expected to scribe your name and date of visit anywhere one could think of writing!
(3)Rawley D.
Walked in because I wanted a cold one. Can you say Dump/dive. Some guy moments before had just blown chunks. So my wife and I had to tip toe around him. On hind site we should have turned around and left. We found a table and when are waitress showed up we asked what the soup of the day was? and she pointed to the floor where the guy gaged and she said your looking at it! We settled for a beer and when it came 30 Minutes later their was hair in it! We left at once!
(1)Irma E.
An Alaskan Tourist Trap @ it's best! But by golly, what fun will be had if you stop in. Well, let me just get to it then. Alaskan beers, sawdust covered floor, unique shots (Duck Farts), live music and an extremely helpful yet friendly staff, done! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3/5 Ambiance - The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere. 4/5 Service - Helpful, accommodating, efficient, delivery and speed? 4/5 Food / Merchandise - Quality, taste, presentation. 3/5 Price - Reasonable, inexpensive, high priced? (Based on Irma's review rating rubric - static.px.yelp.com/photo…
(4)Cynthia H.
I loved this place. Such character and lively entertainment . Everyone should stop in and see this place. Everyone especially the waitresses are quite a character. Love this place.
(4)Iris A.
This is an interesting place. There's tons of stuff to look at and I felt like my head was on a swivel, trying to check everything out. First the good - the bartender/waitress was incredibly nice and friendly. They have lots of really good beers on tap. The bad - the food is not the best. Its not bad but nothing special. This is not the cleanest place and probably not the best place to eat at if you get acid reflux and are planning on flying out the same day.
(3)Finnegan M.
Winnegan and his Dwaddy and Mwommy stwopped here while shwopping at Junweau while waiting to go on a shwore excurswion. This is not the owriginal Rwed Dwog Swaloon, not even the owriginal locwation; jwust a recwent recwreation of the originwal one. Actwually a twourist twrap, thwrough and thwrough. Gwood plwace to go for a drwink and/or swandwich, but gwets pwacked fwarily early fwrom what we observed. This is a bwar, so mwust be 21 to enter. Not dwog frwiendly.
(3)Darren B.
I spent the summer of 2008 in Alaska and spent a few nights in Juneau. Red Dog is the Hard Rock Cafe of Juneau and like HRC, it's a big disappointment. The venue has the old west feel to it which is cool but that's where it ends. Food was uninspiring and staff was just okay. It's a tourist trap and I GUESS you have to visit it, but don't expect too much from it.
(2)T S.
Tourist trap, go for the atmosphere and the beer, but DON'T go for the food. It sucks. Had the fish and chips, and they were the worst I have ever had.
(3)sherri m.
Great beer selection. Good hamburgers. Funny pianist. Crowded but entertaining.
(3)Andrew C.
This place's history dates from the turn of the century. 19th to 20th, that is. This isn't the original location, but looks like it could be with the swinging doors and sawdust all over the floor. The kitsch on the walls can be overwhelming, but hey, it's a touristy place! We got the Hobart Bay Halibut Basket with potato salad. I thought this was one of the best fried fish I'd had. Nice and firm. Juicy. Not too much batter. The potato salad, on the other hand, was from the deli section of Safeway. I wish they offered chips as an option. We also tried the Yakobi Smoked Chowder (Clam Chowder w/ Smoked Salmon). This had a great flavor and lots of tender clams, but I couldn't find a bit of Salmon in it. Maybe the cook needed to give the pot a good mix before ladling? Apparently their signature drink is the Duck Fart. A shot of Bailey's, Kalhua, and Crown Royal. Quite tasty . . . we each had 2!! Give it a try if you visit!
(4)Aaron C.
We walked in here just wanting some warm soup or something to drink. But this is a straight up tourist trap and they only had alcoholic drinks and munchie food. Then even after we sat down for a while we were asked for IDs showing we were 21 and I'm sadly not till august so we left. But by the looks of the menu and the outdated fun music its not too great of a place. but anyhow it was byebye for us
(2)Dawn S.
Just an average bar with a lot of hype and cute tee shirts sold next door. The line to get in to the bar is so long you might just miss your cruise set sail time. The store is always crowded.
(2)Krista F.
I write this review as I sit nestled in my red dog saloon hooded sweatshirt. I must say, it's unexpectedly soft and comfortable. At a tourist trap like this I make it a rule not to eat the food. It looked expensive anyway and well, just not that special. The best way to take this place in is to take a seat at the bar and order a pint of some Alaskan beer. Your feet can dangle well above the sawdust covered floor, you can listen to the piano player playing on his electronic keyboard (just like the old days!), count the taxidermied animal heads on the wall, read the story about Wyatt Earp's gun hanging on the wall, and watch the TV, which shows you a sample of the many items available in their 2, yes 2, different gift shops. I didn't find the staff all that friendly, but we got our beers quickly, and that's all that really matters, right?
(3)Maia R.
Saw-dust floors; walls covered in everything from money, to animal heads, to bumper stickers and country flags and t-shirts; this place is a saloon alright, live music and all. I tried Alaskan tap beer and listened to the country music rising star while sitting at the bar. We stopped here while on an "excursion" of our cruise ship, and if I ever made if back to Juneau again, I'd come here to have a beer.
(3)Judie H.
Dammit...why did we have to have minors with us?...I would have loved to get a drink or two inside this saloon. We went next door to its souvenir shops. My favorite part was the buckets of garters and condoms. Juliana thought the garters were collars for dogs...and wanted to buy one for Lucy. It was interesting explaining that one...
(3)Primo L.
Great live music and vibe in this historical old dive. Skip the pizza but enjoy Alaskan Summer Ale with really tasty chowder - maybe the best bar chowder I've ever had - and you can't go wrong.
(4)Alaric T.
Tourist trap as are most places in this cruise ship port town. I honestly don't know or get the appeal of this place. The locals seem to rave about it, but I never did see too many locals actually as patrons. Workers, yes. Patrons, no. DECOR: Sawdust on the floor, most likely to help the clean up of puke easier from the tourists. Dead animal heads everywhere and old implements of a bygone age hanging on the walls. SERVICE: Gets noisy so you may need to flag down your server every now and then. FOOD: No idea, just came in for a few drinks with some other friends. Heard it was okay to good. PRICE: 10-20% more than the rest of the continental USA because of its location. Quite average and typical. No surprise here. REASON TO GO: Only for the souvenirs and bragging rites. Kinda like collecting all the Hard Rock Cafe franchise location t-shirts or shot glasses.
(2)Greg P.
Ok, so it is a tourist spot. But a decent place to grab a drink to kill time if you are waiting to embark back on your cruise. The place does have sawdust on the floor, which added to the funky experience. Fun to be had here.
(3)Joe S.
If you're in Juneau, you should at least stop by this place. It's at most an interesting experience. Corny, cheesy, call it whatever, but it's something different. Would I frequent this place if I lived there? Heck no! There's not a whole lot to do in Juneau, so you mind as well make this place one of your stops. The employees were friendly and the food was decent - nothing to rave about though. The ambiance was, of course, the west but it becomes kind of boring as you sit there listening to faint music and later an older gentlemen singing while playing the piano. It was missing something. Or maybe I'm just not into the country western scene. All in all, it was ok for me.
(3)Eric H.
Load, crowded, and a long wait just to say you have been there.
(3)Elena F.
We were hesitant to try this place b/c we knew it was a total tourist trap but we were desparate to get warm and dry after a long adventure at the Mendenhall Glacier. We were pleasantly surprised! Their was live music (not sure how to describe this singer) and a neat atmosphere with the "sawdust" floor. We shared a pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw and it was surprisingly delicious. We devoured it and slugged down our Alaskan White Ale. They move people in and our of here really quickly and that was exactly what we needed!
(4)Danielle L.
I tell people to go there when they go to Alaska. You have to be ready for the cheese and history that oozes off the walls, in the form of the old photos, guns, and animal heads. Luckly, the burgers have lots of cheese on them too, if you ask for it. A bit touristy, but hey, isn't everything? Love it and stop by every time I go back to Juneau just for the reminders of Aaram Dreyer trying to eat his ginormous burger on a DDF trip in high school.
(4)Laura G.
This is a great tourist hot spot to have a drink and bite before returning to your ship. Live music, unique ambiance, and friendly staff, especially Laura, the bartender.
(3)Alex S.
The Red Dog Saloon is certainly memorable, and, in spite of my rather lackluster experience, I would recommend this place to most people visiting Juneau. It definitely has an vintage vibe--after all, there's saw-dust all over the floor and loads of historical memorabilia--and I can see why this place is a popular tourist attraction. It was definitely fun and cute. Being in Alaska, I figured it was essential to try an AK-brewed beer. I got the amber ale, which was totally forgettable; my partner and brother got the summer ale, which I tasted and found equally as uninteresting. In short, it's just plain old, mediocre American beer for a slightly inflated price (a resident told me that Juneau is expensive in general, so I suppose this isn't surprising). If you're visiting, go in for a round or two and listen to some live music; while it's not amazing, it's certainly memorable, and therefore, worth a few bucks. It feels like a tourist trap (more so than other, obvious tourist traps), but...if you're a tourist, like I was, you kind of figure why not? I think that about sums it up.
(3)DQ F.
We went there for a beer, it was ok just because it is listed in all the your book, there is dock singer there, very country but nice.
(3)Linda B.
Cool place, but way to touristy and crowded! But I guess you can't expect anything else!!
(3)Me H.
I was told it was a must see while in Juneau. I came, I saw, I took pictures, I drank a beer and I left. The place is like a small museum with so much history mounted on the walls that I didn't mind all the saw dust on the floor that stuck to my wet pant legs. After a day of zip lining the ice cold Alaskan beer was wonderful and cheap considering what they were charging aboard the ship. If I'm ever in Juneau again I'd stop in for another cold one.
(4)Christopher J.
The master of ceremonies is a frenzied, feckless sap with the moniker "phineas poon". Sawdust amidst the feet. You pray that all the business cards that embrace the walls were of post consumer waste, and that the preserved epidermis adorning the perimeter had been painfully extracted and constructed from bourgeoisie colon, but you try not to waste your doubts or dreams on the incorrigibles. Proof that the american dream is too irascible to stay within contiguous quarters. All i had to do was clamp my peepers to experience the last of the worlds oil being excavated. Just imagine how much more was removed as you read this. SALUT, BRO!
(2)Jessica T.
Not too impressed w/ this place though my husband couldn't wait to get a t-shirt from here so we had to stop in for at least a drink. I wasn't a fan of the sawdust all over the floor. It was stuck all over my feet, pants and shoes (we had been in the rain.) They only served chardonnay for white wine- yuck. I figured they would at least have Pino Grigio. Our server was really friendly but we weren't there for very long. Peaked at the menu and didn't see one thing that I would order. It's just an overrated tourist spot.
(2)Dennis E.
I loved the atmosphere. Good beer and hot apple cider (a blessing during cold Juneau nights). Decent food that is priced fairly well. Solid menu offering variety of dishes that will accommodate many different tastes. Live music.
(4)Gourmet G.
Dating back to the city's early mining days, this legendary spot evolved from a honky-tonk serving the small local community with drinks and entertainment to the most popular tourist destination in Juneau, if not the entire state of Alaska. Cruise ship passengers flock here to stand in the middle of the sawdust-covered floor and gape at walls covered with everything from mounted wildlife to vintage posters and photographs to glass-enclosed cases filled with historical memorabilia, all of which make this as much of a mini-museum as it is a place to hoist a few before sailing off to the next port.
(5)cindy b.
grade A fun. hey, get off that cruise ship and have a beer. you're on vacation after all. great t-shirts too, folks.
(3)Melissa C.
I can't bring myself to give a tourist trap 4 stars, so 3 it is. This place is a cool place to stop in though. The sawdust floors, the music, the crazy stuffed animals on the walls, all highly amusing. Didn't eat here, but the local Alaskan brews were tasty and reasonably priced.
(3)H H.
Well........your likely to be a tourist visiting this well known establishment......so expect "touristy". But that makes it keep going, and that is the fun of it. It is in my opinion a "must see" to round out your trip. Great beer, fun entertainment, cool atmosphere. Go just because, its likely you won't be disappointed even if it is "toursity". We visited again on round two to Alaska because we had others in our party that had not seen and it has always been fun.
(4)Nicholas L.
Have a beer, look at all the crap on the walls, listen to the live music (if it's that time), then eat elsewhere. The chowder is decent, other than that the food is very, very forgettable (including the halibut pizza, which the staff raved about).
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