Salty's On 2nd - Fairbanks

The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. The menu offers a fantastic variety! I would fly back from San Francisco just to dine here again!

Definitely try the avocado toast! Who would have thought you could find fresh avocados in Fairbanks? We visited for breakfast and experienced very friendly service—everything was relaxed and the prices were reasonable. Honestly, I would pay double for that toast! If I ever return to Fairbanks on vacation, I would make a point to stop by again. We were there mainly to see the Northern Lights, which were incredible!

The experience was quite "average." Our server mentioned that most of the produce and meat is frozen. If you're just looking for a quick meal, it's a better option than grabbing something from a gas station.

I placed a pick-up order and arrived a bit early, so I sat in my car waiting for my food. While I was waiting, I noticed a woman park her car in two spaces in the adjacent Bridgewater Hotel lot and then enter Salty's instead of the hotel. I have little tolerance for that kind of entitlement, so I went over to inform the hotel staff, hoping they would handle the situation. As I was heading back to get my food, a front desk employee followed me to ask the woman to move her car. At this point, the owner came out while I was still waiting for my order. It seemed the hostess mistook the situation and thought it was the owner's car that needed to be moved. I stepped in to clarify that it wasn’t hers. Rather than addressing the situation calmly, the owner became confrontational with the hotel staff member, who was only trying to help. She complained about how their guests always take their spots and didn’t show any appreciation for the assistance. The owner then stormed off in a very childish manner, and I made the decision to cancel my order. This is especially disappointing because I used to visit frequently for the good food and often brought large groups for events or recommended it to clients seeking great dining options. If the owner were to reach out and apologize to the hotel staff member, I might reconsider and return as a customer. However, I cannot support a business with an owner who reacts in such an angry and aggressive manner toward strangers.

I tried the tacos, and they were decent. The guacamole, however, was outstanding! The restaurant could benefit from being a bit cleaner and could use some touch-ups on the wall paint.