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United States > Alaska > Fairbanks
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Soapy Smith's Pioneer Restaurant
543 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 451-8380
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Avg Rating: 4.3  out of 5 stars      Number of Reviews: 9

A diner from Kasilof, Alaska gave an overall rating of 1.0  out of 5 stars on August 1, 2009 @ 1:03 AM

 Soapy Smiths restaurant in Fairbanks is a lousy place to eat. The Klondike chicken sandwich was overcooked and was very plain tasting. Even the french fries were over cooked. My wife's sandwich was a turkey sub that was supposed to be on homemade bread. The sub was bland, tough and plain. The service was hindered by some guy running around trying to be informative and another guy trying to be flamboyant. I would highly recommend not going to this place. What a complete ripoff.

A diner from Outoftown, US gave an overall rating of 3.0  out of 5 stars on February 15, 2009 @ 2:32 PM

 We went there just after the finish of the Irondog race to eat a quick lunch. The interior is decorated with tons of Alaskan stuff memorabilia. Unfortunately they were short-staffed and it took over half an hour for a steak and cheese sandwich with fries. It was one of the priciest items and not very good. Probably normal (business) lunch prices for downtown Fairbanks. I did not try the apparently famous clam chowder. The relatively few fries (according to the menu the best in town) seemed to be oven heated fries that I make for my kids at home. When we paid, the waiter and later the owner(?) apologized for the long wait and also were very friendly. If I would go there again, then not for the food, but for the atmosphere and to look at the decoration.

A diner from green valley, az gave an overall rating of 5.0  out of 5 stars on August 29, 2008 @ 8:42 PM

 this restaurant is what alaska is all about.. good people, good food, good times.. this place is a reflection of it's owner.. nick is all about family and community.. this guy just plain loves people.. i highly recommend a visit to soapy smith's.. make sure you get the clam chowder.

A diner from fairbanks ak gave an overall rating of 5.0  out of 5 stars on June 28, 2008 @ 6:23 AM

 they have the best clam chowder i have ever ate in my life!

A diner from RI gave an overall rating of 5.0  out of 5 stars on June 27, 2008 @ 4:10 PM

 THE OWNER WAS FAB. hE GAVE US A HISTORY OF THE STATE AND AREA. iT WAS OUR LUCKY DAY THAT WE ATE THERE. lOU IN RHODE ISLAND 2007

A diner [pcdrake@hotmail.com] from West Hollywood, CA gave an overall rating of 5.0  out of 5 stars on April 18, 2008 @ 1:27 AM

 A group of workmates and I flew to Fairbanks for the day to visit some clients. We asked the cabbie if he could recommend a lunch spot. He did. Went to Soapy Smith's. What a great atmosphere! We were greeted by an incredibly friendly host/waiter who made us feel so much at home.
As he brought our drinks, he introduced us to Chela, the owner's daughter. She proceeded to follow him around the restaurant with her nonstop chatter. Later, some other "family" members joined and he introduced us to the newest little girl.
What a fabulous, hometown experience!
And lunch was great!

Would recommend this place to anyone visiting Fairbanks.

A diner from Fairbanks, Alaska, USA gave an overall rating of 4.0  out of 5 stars on December 18, 2007 @ 10:47 PM

 Good food, very attentive (almost overly friendly) service. The best thing about it is the prices, which are uncommonly low for this sort of food, and they haven't gone up with the inflation of every other restaurant in Fairbanks. Awesome! I haven't had too much of the menu, but the only thing I had and didn't like was the clam chowder.

A diner from North Pole, Alaska gave an overall rating of 5.0  out of 5 stars on October 11, 2007 @ 3:01 PM

 A wonderful place to go relax and eat while on your lunch break. The service, food and atmosphere is great, and you get back to work on time.

A diner [wholuvsuncks@att.net] from San Diego, Ca. gave an overall rating of 5.0  out of 5 stars on May 27, 2001 @ 7:43 AM

 Great Place! Great Food! Great Sevice! It made us feel good!!!!!!!!!!!!! I only wish it was closer to home.
I would like to say hello to an old friend!
If in fact, this is, the right Nick!
I'm from the Mission Valley Hunter. (A San Diego Restaurant Review.)
I met Nick many years ago. He use to come to my restaurant. I do believe he may have stollen a few of our secrets???Thats OK, I think he may have stollen my heart as well?
Just recently I realized
Nick Stepovich, my old friend was the man in charge there at Soapy Smiths. No wonder it was sooooooo aaaamazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep up the great work Nick!!

Love you!!!,

Wendy


Wendy Humphrey-Oliver Email-wholuvsuncks@att.net
5004 Dehesa Rd. Ph# (619)445-8741
El Cajon, Ca.
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