Chena's Alaskan Grill

4.2

46 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Chena's Alaskan Grill is an American style restaurant located in Fairbanks, Alaska that specializes in serving modern Alaskan cuisine infused with global influences. The restaurant features a revolving menu based on fresh ingredients available. Located on the banks of the Chena River, Chena's Alaskan Grill offers outdoor, waterfront seating. The restaurant serves dinner daily and offers an assortment of appetizers, salads, vegetarian and light fare, entrées and seafood specialties on the menu for diners to choose from. Featured entrées served at Chena's Alaskan Grill include peppercorn crusted sea scallops, wild caught Alaskan cod, grilled New York strip steak and beef filet stroganoff.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 2:00pm. Dinner: Daily: 5:30pm - 9:00pm.
Phone number
(907) 474-3644
Website
http://www.chenas.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jameson Kapec

Location
4200 Boat Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Area
Fairbanks
Cross Street
George Park
Parking details
Free off street parking outside Chena's & River's Edge Resort.
Public transit
YELLOW LINE / Metropolitan Area Commuter System - MACS : Bus Stop just outside on Boat Street is between stops 3 and 4 and runs Monday through Saturday (No Sunday Service)
Additional
Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Fresh Mozzarella & TomatoUS$15.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Herbed Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze, Parmesan & Fresh Basil
Coconut Crusted ShrimpUS$17.00
Apricot-Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce & Toasted Coconut
Asiago-Alaskan Crab & Artichoke DipUS$17.00
Oven baked, Toasted Crostini, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Toasted Almonds & Herbs
Portobello FriesUS$16.00
House crusted with hints of Zesty Garlic, Lemon & Herbs with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Chena's CalamariUS$17.00
Tender Calamari Strips deep fried just right with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Summer Salads

Fresh Spinach Salad *US$19.00
Seasonal Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Fresh Mozzarella, Sun- Dried Tomatoes & Hot Bacon Dressing
Grilled Chicken & Seasonal Fresh Berry Salad *US$19.00
Mixed Field Greens, Cucumbers, Toasted Walnuts, Fresh Seasonal Berries, Scallions, Crumbled Gorgonzola & Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic House Caesar Salad *US$17.00
Grilled ChickenUS$19.00
Grilled Wild Caught Alaskan SalmonUS$21.00
Grilled ShrimpUS$21.00
Apple & Spiced Walnut Salad *US$19.00
Granny Smith Apples, Crumbled Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Mixed Field Greens Tossed in our Strawberry -Sparking Wine Vinaigrette

Lighter Fare & Vegetarian Options

Add a House Salad ~ or ~ French Onion Soup 10 ~ Or ~ Alaskan Seafood Chowder 12

Classic Burger * (with House made Aioli) *US$19.00
1/2 Pound Natural Choice Beef, Brioche Roll, Tomato, Red Onion, Romaine Lettuce & House Fries
- Cheddar Burger *US$20.00
- Bacon -Cheddar Burger *US$21.00
- Provolone Burger *US$20.00
Chena's Classic "Veggie Burger " *(vegetarian)US$19.00
Brioche Roll, House Aioli, Roasted Red Peppers, Micro Sprouts, & House Fries
- Cheddar or ProvoloneUS$20.00
Vegetable Pesto Fettuccini *(vegetarian)US$26.00
Fresh Spinach & Broccoli, Artichokes, Red Peppers, Shallots, Garlic, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Carrots, Mushrooms, House Pesto with Fettuccini, Almonds, & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Alaskan Seafood Chowder * (entrée size portion)US$20.00
Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon, Wild Caught Halibut, Shrimp, Clams, Rock Crab, Bacon, Potatoes, Herb Fish Broth, Cream & Herbs

Entrees

Add Oscar Style to any dish – 7 * -- Add a House Salad ~ or ~ French Onion Soup 10 ~ Or ~ Alaskan Seafood Chowder for 12

Alaskan Meatloaf *US$32.00
Ground Elk, Ground Beef, Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Demi-Glace, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable of the Day
Fire Grilled Chicken Breast *US$32.00
Breast (2) of Chicken, Grilled with Herb Jus, Rice Pilaf over Vegetable of the Day.
Beef Tips Stroganoff *US$32.00
Steak tips, Garlic, Shallots, Fresh Mushrooms, House Roasted Peppers, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Herbed Pasta, Madeira -Demi Cream Sauce & Crumbled Blue Cheese
Grilled Ribeye*US$41.00
Fresh Hand Cut Steak, Smothered with Shallots & Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi-Glace, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable of the Day
Grilled Filet Mignon*US$44.00
Fresh Hand Cut Filet, House Demi-Glace, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable of the Day

Seafood Specialties

Add a House Salad ~ or ~ French Onion Soup 10 ~ Or ~ Alaskan Seafood Chowder for 12

Fire Grilled Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon *US$37.00
Simply Grilled Fillet, with Lemon-Herb Compound Butter, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable of the Day
Lavender-Honey Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut *US$39.00
Our Hand Cut, Sear-Roasted Fillet, with House Lavender Infused –Honey Glaze Rice Pilaf & Vegetable of the Day
Sear-Roasted Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut *US$38.00
Simply Pan-Seared Fillet, with Lemon-Herb Compound Butter, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable of the Day
Chena's Alaskan Crab Cakes *US$34.00
Pan Fried Alaskan Crab & Chilean Rock Crab, Green Onions, Shallots, Herbs With a Remoulade Sauce, Rice Pilaf & Vegetable of the Day
Alaskan Seafood Chowder * (entrée size portion)US$20.00
Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon, Wild Caught Halibut, Shrimp, Clams, Chilean Rock Crab, Bacon, Potatoes, Herb Fish Broth, Cream & Herbs
Seafood Fettuccini *US$34.00
Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon, Wild Caught Halibut, Shrimp, Alaskan Crab, Garlic, Shallots, House Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Fettuccini in a White Wine Herb- Cream Sauce

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4Service
4.2Ambience

Noise • Moderate

46 Reviews

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CalliesDaddy
New Orleans
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We arrived early and were seated. Took a while for our drink order and then it was misplaced. After a long day this was a bad start. Turns out we were there as they were paring down there wait staff, and it showed. After the slow start the services was great. Best Salmon I had in Alaska. We sat in side as we requested. On another trip we would have tried outside which look great. After dinner we had a cocktail on the "bar deck" overlooking the river. Very nice. My wife had the best Lemon Drop she has ever had.
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AKgirl59
Anchorage
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 August 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Liz was great! Our table was ready when we arrived and we immediately received warm, fresh bread. The peppercorn crusted scallops were delicious. Fresh veggies perfectly steamed. Reservations are highly recommended as Chena's is a happening place!
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donna
Anchorage
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 August 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us enjoyed a delicious meal. The server explained how it was possible to serve extremely fresh fish. That fish was prepared very nicely. Everything else was well done -- the other dishes, the service, etc.
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RayK
Anchorage
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place with lovely outdoor covered patio dining. The service was informal but professional. The food was very good. I would recommend Chena's Alaskan Grill to anyone seeking fine dining in Fairbanks.
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FairbanksFoodie2015
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We treated our out of town guests to Chena's recently. We chose Chena's to ensure that our guests enjoyed a quality dining experience; food, service and ambiance. Once again, we weren't disappointed. Chena's met all expectations. We were given three seating options including riverfront deck, covered veranda, or inside dining. We chose the expansive riverfront deck. Our guests were hesitant with that choice at first but relieved when we are given Chena's complete menu rather than a 'deck menu' that typically includes deep friend fast food options only. We can't say enough about our great experiences at Chena's other than we wish they were open year around. They are seasonal summer only so don't miss out.
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Jo3657
Pittsburgh
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was wonderful and the river view on the veranda was an added bonus. We had a large party of 10 and they accommodated us at a last minute reservation.
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BasilP
Denver
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 August 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The herb grilled chicken is what we order. The garlic mashed potatoes were like instant potatoes with garlic powder that was the taste quality they emitted. The vegetables were like the frozen variety you get from the supermarket just steam and serve no taste. The best part of the meal was the bread and dessert. The staff was pleasant and courteous.
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KariT
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall the experience was moderator to poor due to overwhelming reviews and what I assume is limited selections in the destination. We ordered wine, water and apps and the order they arrived at the table was apps, wine and water. I suspect this is due to lack of back-up support and the waitress staff having to take on every chore. The table next to us was not seated and was getting glasses of water filled while we are sitting with no water. I suspect that this might preferred service for Holland tour passengers as there was many of them ordering from what appeared to be a preset menu. For apps we ordered had a home run with the salmon spread with Cream Fraiche and chips/pita however the portabella fries were only ok. for the entree we split the lavender honey halibut and it was over cooked and dry. When it came to desert there was no offer of coffee so we just shared the cinnamon bread pudding and it was really nice but would have been better with coffee.
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grandparent
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting Fairbanks and did not know about a good place to eat. A tour bus operator strongly recommended Chena Grill as a great place to eat. It was just as he suggested. The service was friendly, courteous and prompt. The food was well prepared and excellent in taste and presentation. Should we find ourselves back in Fairbanks, this is the first place I would consider.
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softwareguy
Jacksonville
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
While not inexpensive, the food here was worth the price. Fresh salmon in Alaska is generally good anywhere, but at chena's it was exceptional. If you are a salmon "purist", this place is for you. We did not try the fancier preparations but I would expect these are equally good. Do try to save room for dessert- the banana bread pudding was very tasty. The apple crisp was also tasty - and in a portion ample for two - but be advised it had a bit more nutmeg than we might had wanted. The services, like the salmon, was also noteworthy. The staff was friendly and accommodating; energetic, communicative and pleasantly informal are all appropriate descriptive terms for the wait staff.
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4200 Boat Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Additional information

Cross Street
George Park
Area
Fairbanks
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 2:00pm. Dinner: Daily: 5:30pm - 9:00pm.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free off street parking outside Chena's & River's Edge Resort.
Public transit
YELLOW LINE / Metropolitan Area Commuter System - MACS : Bus Stop just outside on Boat Street is between stops 3 and 4 and runs Monday through Saturday (No Sunday Service)
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jameson Kapec
Additional
Farm to Table, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.chenas.net/
Phone number
(907) 474-3644

Chena's Alaskan Grill

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Dinner Menu

Starters

Fresh Mozzarella & TomatoUS$15.00

Coconut Crusted ShrimpUS$17.00

Asiago-Alaskan Crab & Artichoke DipUS$17.00

Portobello FriesUS$16.00

Chena's CalamariUS$17.00

Summer Salads

Fresh Spinach Salad *US$19.00

Grilled Chicken & Seasonal Fresh Berry Salad *US$19.00

Classic House Caesar Salad *US$17.00

Grilled ChickenUS$19.00

Grilled Wild Caught Alaskan SalmonUS$21.00

Grilled ShrimpUS$21.00

Apple & Spiced Walnut Salad *US$19.00

Lighter Fare & Vegetarian Options

Classic Burger * (with House made Aioli) *US$19.00

Chena's Classic "Veggie Burger " *(vegetarian)US$19.00

Vegetable Pesto Fettuccini *(vegetarian)US$26.00

Alaskan Seafood Chowder * (entrée size portion)US$20.00

Entrees

Alaskan Meatloaf *US$32.00

Fire Grilled Chicken Breast *US$32.00

Beef Tips Stroganoff *US$32.00

Grilled Ribeye*US$41.00

Grilled Filet Mignon*US$44.00

Seafood Specialties

Fire Grilled Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon *US$37.00

Lavender-Honey Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut *US$39.00

Sear-Roasted Wild Caught Alaskan Halibut *US$38.00

Chena's Alaskan Crab Cakes *US$34.00

Alaskan Seafood Chowder * (entrée size portion)US$20.00

Seafood Fettuccini *US$34.00

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