This was my home here in Alaska for 2 weeks. The staff here, all of them, are super friendly and made me feel very welcome and comfortable here. Here's the deal. This place is not super fancy and, if you're here to be catered to and have someone at your every whim when you need something - you're at the wrong place. "Fancy" is outdoors! Is that not the reason you're in Alaska? This is a place to sleep. For that, this wonderful place will serve you well. Room #306 is THE BEST. Awesome mountain view from the balcony. I saw the aurora borealis from the balcony as well. To the staff... Heather, Jackie, Lisa, Ashley (awesome bartender!) and EVERYONE (I apologize if I did not get your name). From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU! Thank you for all of the suggestions on things to do here in Alaska and for making me feel at home. I wish you all the very best in life. God bless all of you! 'Til next time... :-)
(5)
Jon A.
Went in on a Sunday and it was horrible. Just wanted a burger. Burger was overcooked to rubber and fries were cold. Person with me got pasta. It was cold. Maybe an off day. Maybe not. Not coming back to find out.
(1)
Ciera S.
*based on experience from 2/14/15. Long story short, there was a death in the family and because of a miscommunication with the lunch to be provided after the memorial service, we essentially were kicked out of the church because of an evening event taking place there. We had to quickly find a spot for 20 or so people to gather and have a potluck. No where had availabilities because it was Valentine's Day. We had amazing luck with this establishment. They offered us their banquet room at no cost and called in extra staff to work to provide dishes etc for our food, as well as an awesome bartender. They did an excellent job in our sad time of need and were so helpful during this difficult situation.
(4)
Vicki C.
As of December2014 0 stars!! Read the current not recommended you'll understand.... 5 months ago The new menu is outstanding the food is fresh amazing fresh made mozzarella sticks zucchini steak bites nothin frozen from the box from one of those big box stores... People are going have to change their sign down the street BECAUSE this "This iS THE B E S T BURGER IN TOWN" Their bar food at night from 9 to 5 a.m. Is exactly the same it's wonderful. Build your own burgers and build your own pizza YUM!!!! And to my surprise they have the NFL package and free food Sunday Monday and Thursday in the lounge.. I got to say they're working on the service but remember ... They've improved 100% over there food in the last 5 months and service getting top notch 2 these guys are trying to do it right so they can succeed in this wonderful town of Palmer
(1)
H F.
Decent floods and service in a newly-remodeled restaurant. Good selection but the place was dead on a late Monday afternoon. That's Palmer for you. Love their 2 for $25 deal. Fresh salad, great breadsticks, and the mozzarella sticks were perfect with the best marinara. See, competitors? It's not that hard! Only complaint: the 'house-made' ranch dressing was very blah.
(4)
Mary T.
Overall very good. Server was prompt & very nice. Bread is " WOW " awesome. Pizza was very good, nice crisp on crust but still soft inside. Primavera was good, a little more reduction on broth and it would have been great. We will be back.
(4)
Todd S.
The actual food wasn't too bad. Except my steak was under cooked. And my wife's ravioli came out as penne pasta. We were there with a groupon. They tried to refuse to honor it, saying the business had changed management. Except that while we're sitting there we pulled the app up and showed them that they were still offering the deal. And our server was drunk and reeked of booze. And at ransom times he came over, sat in the booth across from us and just stared at us while we're trying to eat. Yeah, that's not at all awkward. I would highly recommend people avoid this place. There are just too many other GOOD food places in Palmer.
(1)
Geoffrey F.
Not the most glamorous spot on the block - but don't let the appearances deceive you. Entering the restaurant through the uninspiring hotel lobby, one then ventures into the dated, worn thin, and plain Jane restaurant space with lumpy booths and featureless walls. Slow service and a lack of local beer knowledge lends an un-encouraging start to the meal. However, once beyond these temporary short comings, one is treated to some focused attention to some fine food presentation and flavors. Getting beyond the lack of decor, one is treated to a fine, yet simple meal. Try the Turkey burger and home fries - juicy, tasty, well- seasoned, and satisfying. Served on fresh jalapeno buns, with quite a kick, this meal turned out to be one of my favorites. Try this place and discover what's beneath the unassuming cover.
This is the worst hotel. I booked and paid and when I showed up there was nobody at the reception desk just a sign that said no vacancy. I called the number, waited for an hour, walked around looking for someone, then finally at 10 pm had to find another hotel an hour away. Avoid this hotel at all costs. They took my money, did not give me a room and I am still fighting for a refund.
(1)
Adam M.
Addendum: Re-name this place the yo-yo inn. I've never seen an establishment go up and down this fast and frequently. When I wrote this review they were great- and that changed in a hurry. They changed management it seemed, staff turned over, and it went down hill fast. The last time we went there, staff were on cell phones constantly, and kept parading their dogs through the building. I'm a dog person, but I don't want to see them where I eat, handled by the people serving me. Sad. More than a hotel, this is a great little pub and restaurant in downtown Palmer. They serve the local brewery Arkose beer, host live bands and events, and have a great atmosphere with many flatscreen TVs for sports viewing.
(2)
Chamile U.
Love coming here when I need a small getaway. The rooms are spacious and affordable. The restaurant is nice and romantic. And the bar has everything you need! Nice wine list and local beers to choose from. To eat I ordered the pasta picante and my husband got the burger. Very delicious and under $30 bucks. I recommend trying this place out!
(5)
Jennifer Hanson M.
It was the worst meal I had ever had. It was cold, the sauce was blan and runny. The waitress was not on top of anything. When a customer orders a Coke, they really want a Coke not a Pepsi.
(1)
Tausha P.
Love the food at the Eagle Hotel. Bread sticks are awesome. I'm so glad they are unlimited because we could make a meal out of the bread! I would recommend the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, pizza, and Village Salad. Keep up the good work kitchen staff! Our family will confine to so business there.
(4)
Missy T.
Really nice ambiance. Loved the quietly playing jazz music, decor and open feeling. The waitress was charming and friendly. Prices good and the food is adequate, but shows the difference between a cook and a chef. Will definitely be back!
(4)
Melissa M.
I was totally ready for this place to be fabulous.My friend and I went to support a new business that is also smoke free. It's been a long time since I was that disappointed. The service was awful! It took an hour for us to get our food. The place was virtually empty, one waitress, it was 12:45/1:00-ish, when we got there, so there was no lunch "rush." The menu is more like a business card, it is very limited! Then the food... Simply put, was an abomination. I ordered the chicken parmigiana sub, and the chicken was borderline burnt and all the way nasty. I ate the bread and marinara sauce. Not a big fan of fries, and there were no substitutions. My friend ordered an appetizer sampler of deep fried zucchini, cheese sticks and calamari. She took a bite of the calamari and just about gagged. She literally shuddered at the thought of another bite of it. She had a cheese stick, and her zucchini looked untouched at the end of our "meal." When she said she didn't want to get a to-go box, I asked if I could try some. Now, I must admit to having said many a time in my life that even a dog turd would taste good if it was DEEP FRIED. I was wrong. The cheese stick tasted... funny. The zucchini was so bad I had to spit it in my napkin. I think the fry max needed to be changed. It had a bad flavor, which could've been why my chicken was so bad. The service being awful was something I could blame on the place being new and not being in the groove yet. The service being slow, maybe. The food being that bad, I cannot blame on newness. The decor is nice, the silverware is shiny and matches. Those are the things the Eagle Restaurant has in its favor. Perhaps the bar is so great, they don't really need the restaurant side. A darn shame!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Quiet Music : DJ, Live, Karaoke Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Scott P.
This was my home here in Alaska for 2 weeks. The staff here, all of them, are super friendly and made me feel very welcome and comfortable here. Here's the deal. This place is not super fancy and, if you're here to be catered to and have someone at your every whim when you need something - you're at the wrong place. "Fancy" is outdoors! Is that not the reason you're in Alaska? This is a place to sleep. For that, this wonderful place will serve you well. Room #306 is THE BEST. Awesome mountain view from the balcony. I saw the aurora borealis from the balcony as well. To the staff... Heather, Jackie, Lisa, Ashley (awesome bartender!) and EVERYONE (I apologize if I did not get your name). From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU! Thank you for all of the suggestions on things to do here in Alaska and for making me feel at home. I wish you all the very best in life. God bless all of you! 'Til next time... :-)
(5)Jon A.
Went in on a Sunday and it was horrible. Just wanted a burger. Burger was overcooked to rubber and fries were cold. Person with me got pasta. It was cold. Maybe an off day. Maybe not. Not coming back to find out.
(1)Ciera S.
*based on experience from 2/14/15. Long story short, there was a death in the family and because of a miscommunication with the lunch to be provided after the memorial service, we essentially were kicked out of the church because of an evening event taking place there. We had to quickly find a spot for 20 or so people to gather and have a potluck. No where had availabilities because it was Valentine's Day. We had amazing luck with this establishment. They offered us their banquet room at no cost and called in extra staff to work to provide dishes etc for our food, as well as an awesome bartender. They did an excellent job in our sad time of need and were so helpful during this difficult situation.
(4)Vicki C.
As of December2014 0 stars!! Read the current not recommended you'll understand.... 5 months ago The new menu is outstanding the food is fresh amazing fresh made mozzarella sticks zucchini steak bites nothin frozen from the box from one of those big box stores... People are going have to change their sign down the street BECAUSE this "This iS THE B E S T BURGER IN TOWN" Their bar food at night from 9 to 5 a.m. Is exactly the same it's wonderful. Build your own burgers and build your own pizza YUM!!!! And to my surprise they have the NFL package and free food Sunday Monday and Thursday in the lounge.. I got to say they're working on the service but remember ... They've improved 100% over there food in the last 5 months and service getting top notch 2 these guys are trying to do it right so they can succeed in this wonderful town of Palmer
(1)H F.
Decent floods and service in a newly-remodeled restaurant. Good selection but the place was dead on a late Monday afternoon. That's Palmer for you. Love their 2 for $25 deal. Fresh salad, great breadsticks, and the mozzarella sticks were perfect with the best marinara. See, competitors? It's not that hard! Only complaint: the 'house-made' ranch dressing was very blah.
(4)Mary T.
Overall very good. Server was prompt & very nice. Bread is " WOW " awesome. Pizza was very good, nice crisp on crust but still soft inside. Primavera was good, a little more reduction on broth and it would have been great. We will be back.
(4)Todd S.
The actual food wasn't too bad. Except my steak was under cooked. And my wife's ravioli came out as penne pasta. We were there with a groupon. They tried to refuse to honor it, saying the business had changed management. Except that while we're sitting there we pulled the app up and showed them that they were still offering the deal. And our server was drunk and reeked of booze. And at ransom times he came over, sat in the booth across from us and just stared at us while we're trying to eat. Yeah, that's not at all awkward. I would highly recommend people avoid this place. There are just too many other GOOD food places in Palmer.
(1)Geoffrey F.
Not the most glamorous spot on the block - but don't let the appearances deceive you. Entering the restaurant through the uninspiring hotel lobby, one then ventures into the dated, worn thin, and plain Jane restaurant space with lumpy booths and featureless walls. Slow service and a lack of local beer knowledge lends an un-encouraging start to the meal. However, once beyond these temporary short comings, one is treated to some focused attention to some fine food presentation and flavors. Getting beyond the lack of decor, one is treated to a fine, yet simple meal. Try the Turkey burger and home fries - juicy, tasty, well- seasoned, and satisfying. Served on fresh jalapeno buns, with quite a kick, this meal turned out to be one of my favorites. Try this place and discover what's beneath the unassuming cover.
(4)Gina B.
Looking for wonderful Italian fare at a reasonable price? Eagle Hotel Restaurant in Palmer has food worthy of a much more expensive Italian eatery (i.e: Campobello's or Villa Nova). We had heard the ads, but hadn't been here since the last hotel restaurant was here (after Denali Steakhouse abruptly moved to Anchorage), and had a so-so mealie that time. When we first went about a year ago, , I wrote this review, but apparently never posted it: Eagle Hotel Restaurant's food was everything it is advertised to be and at reasonable prices, too! We started with the appetizer sampler of perfectly cooked, tender calamari, mild wings that were crispy, but not greasy at all, and tasted freshly made, and mozzarella sticks that were also crispy and flavorful. Both entrées came with unlimited breadsticks (best i've had!) and salad with individual dressings. My husband had the entreé combo - lasagna, Alfredo and chicken parm. "It was excellent! The sauce wasn't too sweet and was bursting with Italian spices, but still well balanced. We went back last night, and the food is still great and the portions are huge, yet the most expensive thing on the menu was $20.95, with most things under $15.00! The appetizer sampler is a meal in itself, and the calamari was perfectly cooked in a light panko type breading. Mozz bites were crunchy on the outside, yummy and creamy on the inside. The steak was well seasoned, and the garlic mashed potatoes were better than some of the fancy places in Anchorage. Steaks are thin, so err on the side of less done than you usually get (medium rare was more towards medium well).
(5)Monica A.
This is the worst hotel. I booked and paid and when I showed up there was nobody at the reception desk just a sign that said no vacancy. I called the number, waited for an hour, walked around looking for someone, then finally at 10 pm had to find another hotel an hour away. Avoid this hotel at all costs. They took my money, did not give me a room and I am still fighting for a refund.
(1)Adam M.
Addendum: Re-name this place the yo-yo inn. I've never seen an establishment go up and down this fast and frequently. When I wrote this review they were great- and that changed in a hurry. They changed management it seemed, staff turned over, and it went down hill fast. The last time we went there, staff were on cell phones constantly, and kept parading their dogs through the building. I'm a dog person, but I don't want to see them where I eat, handled by the people serving me. Sad. More than a hotel, this is a great little pub and restaurant in downtown Palmer. They serve the local brewery Arkose beer, host live bands and events, and have a great atmosphere with many flatscreen TVs for sports viewing.
(2)Chamile U.
Love coming here when I need a small getaway. The rooms are spacious and affordable. The restaurant is nice and romantic. And the bar has everything you need! Nice wine list and local beers to choose from. To eat I ordered the pasta picante and my husband got the burger. Very delicious and under $30 bucks. I recommend trying this place out!
(5)Jennifer Hanson M.
It was the worst meal I had ever had. It was cold, the sauce was blan and runny. The waitress was not on top of anything. When a customer orders a Coke, they really want a Coke not a Pepsi.
(1)Tausha P.
Love the food at the Eagle Hotel. Bread sticks are awesome. I'm so glad they are unlimited because we could make a meal out of the bread! I would recommend the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, pizza, and Village Salad. Keep up the good work kitchen staff! Our family will confine to so business there.
(4)Missy T.
Really nice ambiance. Loved the quietly playing jazz music, decor and open feeling. The waitress was charming and friendly. Prices good and the food is adequate, but shows the difference between a cook and a chef. Will definitely be back!
(4)Melissa M.
I was totally ready for this place to be fabulous.My friend and I went to support a new business that is also smoke free. It's been a long time since I was that disappointed. The service was awful! It took an hour for us to get our food. The place was virtually empty, one waitress, it was 12:45/1:00-ish, when we got there, so there was no lunch "rush." The menu is more like a business card, it is very limited! Then the food... Simply put, was an abomination. I ordered the chicken parmigiana sub, and the chicken was borderline burnt and all the way nasty. I ate the bread and marinara sauce. Not a big fan of fries, and there were no substitutions. My friend ordered an appetizer sampler of deep fried zucchini, cheese sticks and calamari. She took a bite of the calamari and just about gagged. She literally shuddered at the thought of another bite of it. She had a cheese stick, and her zucchini looked untouched at the end of our "meal." When she said she didn't want to get a to-go box, I asked if I could try some. Now, I must admit to having said many a time in my life that even a dog turd would taste good if it was DEEP FRIED. I was wrong. The cheese stick tasted... funny. The zucchini was so bad I had to spit it in my napkin. I think the fry max needed to be changed. It had a bad flavor, which could've been why my chicken was so bad. The service being awful was something I could blame on the place being new and not being in the groove yet. The service being slow, maybe. The food being that bad, I cannot blame on newness. The decor is nice, the silverware is shiny and matches. Those are the things the Eagle Restaurant has in its favor. Perhaps the bar is so great, they don't really need the restaurant side. A darn shame!
(1)