Turtle Club

I like all these Out of State People complaining about stuff that is uniquely Fairbanks. Like The Water. This is Fairbanks, in the middle of Alaska!!! If you want Fresh From The Market Just picked Salad Fixins. Stay down in the lower 48. I’ve eaten all over the world and in every major city in this country. I’ve had $ 250/​plate dinners in New York that weren’t anywhere near as good as the Prime Rib served at the Turtle Club.
I think all you Haters need to Unilocal yourselves back where you came from. Don’t expect San Francisco, New York, Chicago style decorations and atmospheres up here. You want that, go back down south where you belong.
Some peoples Kids, I’m tellin ya.

What a nice surprise to find the Turtle Club. They have a nice atmosphere and offered us great service. We ordered a cheese stick appetizer and it was delicious. After we ordered salads and wine and Prime Rib dinners. The salad was nice with because it had nice touches like some pasta on it. Our Prime Ribs were cooked right and nicely seasoned. It’s nice and cozy and prices are good and good service. Good job Turtle Club.

When you ask someone about a restaurant in Fairbanks and they tell you it’s good, you always have to follow up with the question, «is it good, or is it Alaska good?» Would the mediocre food be acceptable in the lower 48? Well the answer to this is hell yes! Slabs… literally slabs of some of the best prime rib I’ve ever tasted. Ever more surprising, the price for a 16oz monster prime rib is about what you’d expect to pay at a nice restaurant down south. You also get a baked potato with a huge platter of fixings for it, and all you can eat salad bar if you need some greens (I didn’t partake since I’m not a rabbit and came for the prime rib). If you’re in Fairbanks this place is definitely worth the trip.

Want a good prime rib in Fairbanks, Alaska? Well then, come here because it’s good and filling!
My hubs and I came here for dinner and luckily, we got in fairly quickly. They started us off with some complimentary bread which I didn’t really care for because it wasn’t warm and I knew it was just gonna be a fluff filler in my tummy, which I didn’t need. I was craving the real deal, the prime rib baby!
I did want to mention though that your dinner entrée comes with the salad bar and that’s all you can eat! So trust me, you will leave this place satisfied.
Of course I got the Prime Rib, the Foxy Cut, which is a 10 — 12 oz. The menu describes it as for eaters that have a light appetite but my goodness, it’s still a lot! I saw some of the larger cuts and hot dang, they are huge! So, if you are feeling like a certified heffar, get the larger cut. Anyway, the prime rib was juicy and flavorful! My partner got the Halibut Chucks which were deep fried in a light batter and he enjoyed em!
So yeah, if I come back to this part of Alaska, I’d come back to this restaurant!

Went there to celebrate my marriage anniversary. Had a wonderful experience! The older waitress was so kind and attentive and there were three additional younger waiters and waitresses who circled around to make sure our water glasses were full and dirty plates were taken away right away! The food was tasty too. There was a self help salad bar but the waitress served the steaks and desert. We had an absolutely wonderful experience and will take our family there and even go there by ourselves in a heart beat.

The food was great! Did the Foxy Cut Prime Rib. Plenty big along with the salad and baked potato. Friend got the turtle cut it was huge. Service was great. A lot of locals, friendly people! Kind of in the muscle of nowhere, but well worth the drive.

I really curious why there are so many good reviews! The restaurant is too much under my expectation. The service is really really slow! I arrived at 7:40 and we ate less than half an hour. Now it is 10:02, we still not get our card back! Now I understand why the restaurant named turtle club! We ordered the king card legs. Not fresh and salty! I would never ever come back again!

My wife and I came here on our honey money in 2006, it was the best dinner we had in Alaska the whole trip, the huge steaks and king crab legs were cooked to perfection and amazing.

The legendary Turtle Club, simply the best prime rib I’ve ever had. I live in the lower 48, and am always comparing prime rib to this place… none match up. Driving up to this place will make you think you are lost in a junk yard, somewhere outside of Fairbanks. You go inside, and if it’s your first time, you’ll probably think that the owners are stuck in 1973. The menu is a sheet of paper that your plate sits on. But then you get your prime rib, and forget everything. The meat melts in your mouth like butter, the au jus is delicious, the side dishes (all home made) and desert are phenomenal. The staff is super friendly, and while the restaurant is dated looking, it’s very clean. I HIGHLY recommend the Turtle Club if you’re in the area: it’s more than a restaurant, it’s a religious experience

My fiancé and I went to turtle club after being told by his coworker about this restaurant. When we first arrived, the look of the the establishment was not what I was expecting after reading up on the turtle club website. It is a cabin feel and actually, when you first walk in, you are in the bar/​lounge area. But if you walk down the hall, you see the hostess stand to be seated. We got the mushrooms appetizer which was tasty, made in a wine sauce according to the menu. We got the Alaskan King crab/​prime rib combo. The foxy cut, the smallest portion size you can get, is HUGE. The prime rib was very good and the 1 pound Alaska king crab definitely satisfied my crab craving that I wanted to fill before my stay in Fairbanks ended. The staff was friendly as well. Overall, the food was very good. Just a little pricey.

Very rustic décor, a little bit of a drive from Fairbanks, but doable. We came here on a suggestion of some people I was teaching at Eielson AFB. Best food I’ve had in Fairbanks (and surrounding area) during our 4 day stay. The prime rib portions are huge! I got the small portion (Foxy Cut) and couldn’t eat more than half of it. You definitely get your money’s worth with the salad bar, side and main dish. The waitress was awesome and very accommodating! I prefer my meat a little more done (medium — medium/​well) and she suggested an end cut which was perfect as they don’t guarantee doneness beyond medium on their regular cuts.
My only complaint is that they water tastes gross. Almost like it’s coming from a rusty pipe. It’s dim in the restaurant so you can’t really see the color, but in the bathroom it has a slight yellow tinge to it.

The prime rib was really good but the lobster tail was so huge that it was like eating a rubber band. Way too tough. The salad bar is nice but really not needed considering the dinner is so huge. The prime rib is the thing to get but my partner’s crab legs were good. The problem was that by the time she was done wrestling with eating the legs, her steak was getting cold. It’s just a lot of food but for the most part, it was all good (with the exception of the overly tough lobster tail). We’ll definitely go back for more beef!

Primerib… With a side of shrimp, crab, or lobsbster is pretty much the menu and comes with salad bar… Primerid is pretty dam good and its in the middle of Alaska. So if you find yourself way up there and need Primerib then I will tell you that this is the place for you! Or you could just shot the moose that was in the parkinglot and make your oun primerib. Either way worth the stop. Sevice hit or miss like most places, and yes i have been there a few time to be able to say hit or miss. But for the most part a hit!

This was suggested from the Mount Aurora Lodge so we had to try it out, especially that they’re known for their prime rib!!! We were a bit early than its open hours, so we called and luckily, they gave us reservation same day. Right when we arrived, it was packed and we were grateful that we made reservation. So tip, even if it’s only for two people, make a reservation! :D
SALAD BAAAR!!!
Prime Rib Dinners:
Foxy Cut 12 oz. $ 26
Turtle Cut 14 – 16 oz. $ 28
Miners Cut 20 – 24 oz. $ 42
You can even create a combo with Lobster tail or Alaska King Crab Legs ;D
The prime rib was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious! We also got the coconut shrimp and escargot. The shrimp was alright, nothing special but the escargot was something else! They served the escargot off the shell and it was dipped in wine.
Overall, they have a bar and it has a pub atmosphere. Great experience – the service was good and everyone was attentive.

I really love this place. I like the prime rib. The mozzarella sticks are good. You have to try their halibut. It is to die for. The service is pretty good. They have a salad bar with purchase of meal.
Now in the bar. They have tvs with sports on. They have a pool table and juke box. That is very nice, the bar tender is exceptionally friendly.
My family and I love to go out to this place as a way to celebrate big achievements.
Desert: their deserts are amazing, any single one of em. But what is most special is the mini birthday cakes they bring you on your birthday

Came here for dinner. This is a nice place with lots of dining space. Not brand new by any means, but most places aren’t in Fairbanks! The staff was friendly and provided great service.
Food: Salad bar comes with every meal. The salad bar was great with a lot of options and very fresh. This was especially nice to see since we were there after 8 PM. I had the prime rib, turtle cut. VERY large portion and the meat was good quality and tasted good; about what you’d expect at a middle to upper end restaurant. BTW, the Foxy Cut says for «light appetites» but is still a HUGE cut of meat, IMO. However, for 2 bucks more you can get the Turtle Cut and have more left over for lunch the next day.
Remember the atmosphere here is relatively casual so don’t expect a 5 star, super fancy prepared dishes and ambiance.
In general though very well done restaurant that has a good formula for good food and good service.

Can’t believe this place is rated so high…
My friend tried the Crab Combo that includes a prime steak and few Crabs. The steak is the worst steak we have ever tried… The crabs are too salty… Because of the food quality, I think the price is highly overpriced (around $ 50 to $ 55)
My other friend also tried Lobster dish (the lobster is from Australia). It is also overpriced…($ 75 for 4 over cooked mid size lobsters…)
The only thing I like is their free salad bar… Maybe it is because the vegetables are uncooked by the chef. The vegetables are fresh though.

The waitress took our order with a smile plastered on her face, cordial but with her mind elsewhere. She’s been doing this for a long time. They’ve all been here for a long time. From the location to the food to the tchotchkes, there’s nothing new about Turtle Club. It’s an unabashed old school steakhouse serving prime rib and little else. You can get it in sizes ranging from dainty to eye-​popping; regardless of the size, you can guarantee that requesting it medium rare will indeed present you with the pink center that you prefer. It’s seasoned, the fat is deliciously chewable, and by all accounts, it’s a great piece of meat. The king crab legs are equally well-​cooked, and you can get a handful of them added to your order as long as you’re willing to pay the mysterious «market price,» which was going for about $ 65 during my visit.
In case you are not satisfied with 24 ounces of meat, every meal comes with as many trips to the salad bar as you can manage. I understand that fresh vegetables are hard to come by around these parts, but the still-​wet lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bac – o bits, and the rest of the standard accouterments that can be found in any buffet salad bar were underwhelming.
Everything was well-​cooked, and if you are happy with a slab of meat, then this is a good place to go. The stuffy and dim restaurant with all of the crap on the walls didn’t indicate to me that Turtle Club is looking to grow or build upon the basics they’ve achieved over the past twenty years. I don’t mind a good prime rib, but if I’m not in the mood for it, there’s nothing that Turtle Club offers in terms of menu or atmosphere that would make me want to bother with the trip.

Short Story:
An okay place for prime rib in Fairbanks. Probably as good as it gets in the area.
Long Story:
I came to Fairbanks and decided to stop by here for some steak. It’s the only steakhouse in town. For the price you get, it seems to be quite good… for the quality however, I’m not too sure. I am from San Francisco, so it is a bit unfair to compare to against restaurants in SF. However, the baseline or what I was expecting was not on par with what they gave me.
I got the foxy cut which is a 10 to 12 oz prime rib. They only cook it up to medium. It was really salty and looked more like it was medium rare. The salad bar was a pittance and not much of any selections. A lot of iceberg lettuce and tomatoes. Some croutons, granola, cranberries, peaches, etc. Standard from what you expect in a salad bar, but it seemed old. Also, the décor and setup seemed lacking.
The service was fine and you do get to see a nice turtle collection they have there. Reservations are recommended. We got there at 6PM when they opened and apparently it was full at the restaurant so we sat at the bar. Not sure if they were full though as we saw several empty tables… maybe a few reservations were running late.
The overall décor looked like it was in the 80’s…which is what most of the places look like. So, I’m not really faulting the décor. The ambiance was lacking too… very bland. What I am faulting is the food. We also got the chicken wings which was very salty.
Verdict:
I probably won’t be coming back.

My only complaint with the Turtle Club is that it’s pretty far from Fairbanks. If you’re taking a taxi, expect it to be a $ 50 fare and that’s a lot.
We had a table booked and when we arrived on time, the hostess brought us to it immediately. The décor makes it not the classiest place in the world but this isn’t Manhattan so get over it. The table and chair is comfy enough. You’re not here for that anyway, you’re here for the great prime rib.
First, though, a salad bar. Nothing special here either. Much like you’d see at a Ruby Tuesday’s. But the stuff was fresh and clean, so no worries.
Time for meat! I had let myself be peer pressured into the Turtle Cut, which was a mistake. Half of this amazing piece of cow went into a box that I took back and ate later. The Foxy Cut would have been more than enough. My friend who ordered the Miner’s Cut nearly fell off his chair when it arrived. Medium rare as requested, it was perfect. Tender, juicy, absolutely perfect. With a touch of (very hot!) horseradish, it was excellent. The baked potato on the side was good, too. I liked that the fixings for it were provided on the side so I could go nuts with bacon. For all of this price was right — even with two Alaskan White Ales.
I don’t know how people have the salad bar and this steak and then a dessert, but they do. The dessert tray looked very tempting but we all said «no, thanks.»

Feines amerikanisches Restaurant, in dem man besser einen Tisch im Vorfeld reservieren sollte.
Der Turtle Club ist in ganz Fairbanks und Umgebung sowohl für seine sehr guten Seafood-​Gerichte bekannt, unübertroffen sind jedoch die Steaks! Hab es selbst probiert, so was von zart & lecker!!! Ein Tipp am Rande: überschätzt euren Hunger nicht. Es gibt 3 verschiedene Größen: Foxy, Turtle und Miners Cut. Empfohlen für den kleinen, mittleren oder großen Hunger. Ich schwöre, ich bin ein guter Esser, aber ich habe den Turtle Cut nicht geschafft. Die Gewichtsangaben auf der Karte (die habe ich mir aufgehoben) sind in Oz. Turtle Cut gleich 14 16 Oz, d.h. 400 – 450 Gramm Fleisch. Das wußte ich beim Bestellen leider nicht.
Wer den Turtle Club besuchen will: großen Hunger mitbringen, möglichst wenig Vorspeisen essen und dann das Fleisch geniessen. Falls ich nochmals nach Alaska reise, speise ich wieder hier. Versprochen.