Corks and Hops - Eagle River, Alaska

Mike Shubic (Mike's Road Trip)

Corks and Hops in Eagle River, Alaska, offers a stylish, contemporary dining space, perfect for a relaxed night out. The restaurant has a cozy yet modern atmosphere that makes it stand out in the area. I recently visited and had the opportunity to try several dishes from their menu, which features a variety of well-thought-out items.

I ordered the filet steak, requesting it to be cooked medium, but it arrived closer to medium-well. Despite this, the steak was still quite flavorful, though the dish was overwhelmed by a heavy-handed amount of sauce. It drowned out the natural flavors of the meat, which was disappointing. I had also opted for the "Oscar Style" preparation, expecting fresh, succulent king crab lump meat. However, it was served with a mediocre crab cake on top, which fell short of the experience I was hoping for. The accompanying potato lacked seasoning, and with no salt or pepper on the table, it felt like the final touches were missing.

My partner tried the Fig, Goat Cheese and caramelized onion pizza. While the flavors were intriguing, the sweetness of the fig dominated the dish, similar to the sauce issue with my steak. We found that the balance of flavors could have been improved to enhance the overall enjoyment.

Unfortunately, service didn’t help redeem the meal. Our server didn’t check on us after delivering our dishes, nor did they come back to take another drink order. The inattentive service paired with the imbalance in flavors left us with an overall experience that was decent, but far from stellar.

For those seeking a trendy spot to enjoy a meal and drinks, Corks and Hops has a nice ambiance, but the attention to detail—both in service and execution of the dishes—could use some improvement.

Kate Stepherson

Great spot in Eagle River. Food is very tasty!! Got the bruschetta, French onion soup, and steak pizza. I wouldn’t recommend getting those three things together because they all have garlic and onion so it ended up being very salty. That being said I would get those three things again but just pair them with different appetizers/entrees.

Tamara With A Camera!

Corks & Hops, you never disappoint ?

Service is always on point!
Our meal is always flavorful!
Wine selection is always bold!
The atmosphere is always welcoming!
Our bellies are FULL!

My girlfriend is visiting from Texas, and she said, "This was her favorite dining experience. "!!! #CRUSHEDIT

Justin Fravel

I have been to corks and hops many times for dates and also for a nice a relaxing fun times with friends. This is a place that you want to go with you want to relax with your spouse or good friends, enjoy great food, deserts etc…

The atmosphere here is the best in Eagle River in my opinion. The decor of how the bar and wine is displayed and the rustic feel is always a breathe of fresh air! I’ve had multiple entrees and deserts and all of them are great! If I had to suggest something it would be the Pizzia. I’m normally a beer guy and don’t get me wrong their beers are great but I love the pairings that you can make with the vast red wine menu! Deserts are great and I’d recommend this place of course for birthday’s. Cheers from me to you!

Rickey Easter

We went for the first time for our anniversary last night. Wasn't terribly busy but service was a tad slow, although the server was polite and friendly. Beer was great! Get the cream Porter! I loved my 45 day dry aged ribeye, but the veggies were cold. My wife loved her filet mignon but the bernaise sauce was overwhelming so get it on the side. The dessert and charcuterie board were good. Overall, a lil pricey but what isn't these days. I'll definitely eat here again.

David C

My new favorite restaurant in Alaska. The food and atmosphere are second to none. I have been here twice so far and everything has been excellent.

Fabiana Kirtley

We stopped here for a late dinner. We walked in and found ourselves towards the end of Trivia night. There weren’t a lot of people to begin with and after Trivia, there were only 3 tables and an awkward silence as people received their food (the employees did not play any music for ambiance). I ordered the fig, goat cheese, and caramelized onion pizza which was pretty good, extremely flavorful! My husband ordered the Mac and cheese, which unfortunately had little to no flavor. The bill was a little bit too expensive for Mac and cheese, a pizza, and a glass of wine.

Lauren M

Everything was top notch! Our friendly waitress, Makayla, was so helpful with the menu and gave recommendations, which proved to be exactly what we were craving tonight. Food was phenomenal, service was speedy and the environment/ambiance was perfect for a quiet date night. My husband has the Kenai River Hefeweizen which he said was one of the better beers he’s had (he loves trying new craft beers), the two pizzas we got were so tasty, the Caesar salad was light and delicious and the peanut butter ice cream was the most decadent dessert to finish the incredible meal. We will definitely be coming back to this fine establishment.