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The Pump House, Fairbanks, AK

The Pump House

4.5
4.5
1442 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Pump House Restaurant offers Fine Dining in a Historice Atmosphere overlooking the Chena river. We are listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites and are the recipient of the DiRONA Award. Seasonal closure - January 1st through January 9th.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (907) 479-8452
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jon Kowal
  • Catering
    Customized menus for groups of all sizes.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Banquet Room can seat up to 18.
  • Neighborhood
    Fairbanks
  • Cross street
    Chena Small Tracts
  • Parking details
    Large lot with free parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Bus System route stop.
  • Entertainment
    Karaoke every Wednesday night starting at 9:00 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Best Ambiance

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for groups

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pump House in Fairbanks is a standout dining destination, offering a "broad menu with great fish and steaks" and a "classic Alaska atmosphere." Guests rave about its "amazing food" and "outstanding service," with some describing the seafood as "delicious" and the setting as "beautiful." It's a must-visit for fresh Alaskan cuisine in a historic location.

1,442 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Service was top notch. It is a cool place. Love the decor.

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  2. Spencer

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant really felt like the quintessential restaurant experience for Alaska. The food was good. Portions were good. Kendall was awesome. She was 5 days into her employment there and she really did a great job! That’s one great hire for your restaurant! I was impressed how attentive everyone was. Every employee I watched moved with purpose and yet was friendly and warm.

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  3. Alfred

    Anchorage

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right on time. Took an unusual amount to time for the server to take our order. Then took a long time to receive our food. Food was great and exactly what we ordered. Server failed to check in with us regularly for drink refills. Desert was excellent and brought promptly. Server brought our check but did not come back to take our money. We weren't able to flag her down for a very long time. Dinner was uncomfortable long. Restaurant was not crowded but the server was definitely slow and preoccupied with other tables.

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  4. Patty

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We came because it has an interesting menu and has such good reviews. In the end, one of us had the filet mignon which they thought was very good, one person had the blackened Halibut that thought it was slight over cooked and another person had the seafood risotto, which was good. The risotto was very creamy and filled with lots of seafood, but maybe a little on the salty side. The dessert selection is also very large and we shared a crème brûlée. All and all it was good, not spectacular, but good. The worst part was the service, he was very nice, but everything seemed to take a long time. We were there for over 2 hours.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our food and drinks. Service in the bar outstanding and host very welcoming. Our server in the main dining room could have been friendlier. Decor in this originally industrial building was very fun and surprisingly relaxing. Wonderful night.

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  6. Mudasser

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing chowada! We were visiting from Boston to celebrate our 9th anniversary.

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  7. Sabine

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A great choice for our farewell to Alaska. Good food, professional and friendly service, lovely ambiance

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  8. Kylee

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The risotto was absolutely delicious. The king crab was also fantastic!

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  9. Loraine

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great brunch minus the shrimp they were mushy once again unfortunately. Otherwise we enjoyed everything

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  10. Frank

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good food! One of our favorite places in Fairbanks!

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FAQs

The Pump House is rated 4.5 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Pump House

796 Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chena Small Tracts
  • Neighborhood
    Fairbanks
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large lot with free parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Bus System route stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Kowal
  • Entertainment
    Karaoke every Wednesday night starting at 9:00 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (907) 479-8452
  • Catering
    Customized menus for groups of all sizes.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Banquet Room can seat up to 18.
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