This a fifty-six room lodge is operated under
Concession Contract number GLBA001-04.pdf. A new concessioner, Glacier Bay Lodge & Tours, was selected on January 16, 2004 to operate this concession. In addition to operation of the lodge, the contract requires the following services: operation of day tour vessel services, camper drop-off services, food service, fuel sales, and bus transportation.
Glacier Bay Lodge operating dates for the restaurant, front desk, gift shop, fuel dock, day tour vessel and camper drop-off service are approved by the National Park Service annually and are posted here as well as the approved rates for lodging, bus transportation, camper drop-off and day tour vessel services.
Concessioner rates are approved by the National Park Service. Rates are based primarily on comparability with similar services outside the park. The Concessioner may charge less than the approved rates in accordance with the terms of the contract.
The following is an electronic copy of their concession contract and maintenance and Operating agreement for the Lodge operation:
Concession Contract number GLBA001-04.pdf.(408 KB)
Maintenance Plan, Exhibit H
Operating Plan, Exihibit B
Glacier Bay Lodge Restaurant menu
Note : Below is the menu as of April 23, 2008–– menu may change slightly over the season.
The Fairweather Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Wild Alaskan Salmon Cake $8.75
Freshly caught wild Alaskan salmon cake sautéed to golden brown and served atop a seaweed-cucumber salad and laced with sweet chili sauce.
Buffalo Shrimp $9.25
Eight lightly breaded crisp shrimp tossed with buffalo sauce and accompanied with crisp celery and carrot straws and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Soups
Soup du Jour $5.00
Daily bowl of soup made with the freshest ingredients available.
Glacier Bay Chowder $8.25
Bowl of locally smoked Alaskan halibut and salmon simmered slowly in a creamy seafood fumet with grilled corn kernels and potatoes.
Salads
*Fairweather Salad Small $5.50 Large $9.25
Baby field greens and crisp iceberg lettuce tossed with Gorgonzola cheese, craisins, dried apricots, candied walnuts and house made balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad Small $5.50 Large $10.50
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house made dressing, herb croutons and feathered parmesan cheese.
Add grilled chicken or seared salmon only to large $15.00
Add shrimp or buffalo rock shrimp only to large $16.00
Entrees
Glacier Bay Bouillabaisse with Herb Crostini $25.00
Freshly sautéed seafood including shrimp, halibut, salmon and other daily available shellfish served in rich saffron and fennel infused fish broth and herb crostinis.
Alaskan Dungeness Crab $31.50
Fresh out of the Bay boiled in spicy broth; served whole withdrawn butter and fresh sautéed vegetables.
Alaskan Halibut (grilled or pan seared)* $27.00
Locally fished halibut served with wild rice, sautéed vegetables and draped with citrus nage.
Wild Alaskan Salmon* $29.95
Locally caught and prepared daily. Served with wild rice and vegetable du jour.
Rib Eye Steak* $29.25
House cut rib eye steak grilled to order and topped with straw onions. Served over Yukon Gold smashed potatoes and mushroom ragout.
Pasta Primavera $17.00
Served with fresh seasonal vegetables, garlic infused extra virgin olive oil and Pecorino Romano cheese.
Served with a creamy Alfredo sauce and locally caught smoked Alaskan wild salmon or chicken $25.00
Meatloaf $14.00
Our senior portion of delicious meatloaf served over Yukon Gold smashed potatoes and vegetable du jour.
Desserts
The Queen $6.00
Scoop of ice cream served atop a rich chocolate flowerless brownie drizzled with dark chocolate sauce.
Ask your server about our daily fresh creations. $8.00
Beverages $2.25
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mt. Dew, Iced Tea, Coffee, Tea, Milk
Fairweather Lunch and Deck Menu
Soups and Salads
Soup du jour $5.00
Chef’s choice bowl of soup with fresh ingredients
Glacier Bay Chowder $8.25
Bowl of locally smoked Alaskan halibut and salmon simmered slowly in a creamy seafood fumet with grilled corn kernels and potatoes.
*Fairweather Salad Small $5.50 Large $9.25
Baby field greens and crisp iceberg lettuce tossed with Gorgonzola cheese, craisins, dried apricots, candied walnuts and house made balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad $9.50
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house made dressing, herb croutons and grated parmesan cheese.
With grilled chicken or seared salmon add $5.50
Desserts
The Queen $6.00
Scoop of ice cream served atop a rich chocolate flowerless brownie drizzled with dark chocolate sauce.
Ask your server about our daily fresh dessert creations. $8.00
Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with choice of French or sweet potato fries.*
The Glacier Burger* $9.50
You wanted the best and we’ve got the best. A fresh grilled burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. A Gustavus favorite!
Add any of the toppings below for $.50 each
Swiss, American, smoked Gouda, blue, cheddar, provolone cheese, bacon and sautéed mushrooms.
The Forest Loop Burger* $10.95
Marinated, grilled Portabella mushroom cap served on toasted bun, sun-dried tomato spread, lettuce, tomato and onion.
Add any of the toppings below for $.50 each
Swiss, American, smoked Gouda, blue, cheddar, provolone cheeses and bacon
Pressed Cuban sandwich* $8.95
Roast pork, smoked ham and salami piled on Cuban bread with Swiss cheese, pickle chips and a delicious spread then hot pressed to crisp.
Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon Sandwich* $9.95
Alaskan wild salmon grilled to order. Served on foccaccia bread, citrus mayonnaise, garden fresh lettuce and tomato.
Grilled Rib Eye Sandwich* $10.95
Tender cut rib eye grilled to order, topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms on toasted focaccia bread with steak sauce spread and draped with Mornay sauce. Served open faced.
Wrap It Up* $10.95
Pick your choice of smoked ham, turkey, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, grilled rib eye, or portabella mushroom with lettuce, tomato and choice of cheese rolled in a flour tortilla. Served grilled to crisp or cold.
Chicken Quesadilla $7.95
Grilled chicken breast with sautéed onions and peppers grilled in a cheddar-jack cheese lined flour tortilla then drizzled with sour cream and salsa picante.
Halibut Tacos $8.95
This Baja classic is made with seared halibut, chipotle-coleslaw and drizzled with sour cream and salsa picante. Spicy!
Wild Alaskan Salmon Cakes $8.95
Three wild Alaskan salmon cakes sautéed to golden brown and served atop a seaweed-cucumber salad and laced with sweet chili sauce.
Nachos $10.00
Tortilla chips topped with homemade chili, black olives pickled Jalapeno peppers, cheddar jack cheese and topped with sour cream and scallions.
The Fairweather Breakfast Menu
The Baranof Buffet $13.95 Adults, $6.95 Children 12 and under
Enjoy a smorgasbord of traditional American breakfast items.
*Alaska Traditional $8.75
Two eggs any style with choice of bacon or sausage and choice of skillet potatoes or grits.
The Bartlett $8.75
Three griddle cakes with (or without blueberries,) butter, sweet cream, sausage or bacon. Served with real maple syrup.
Waffle Julia $8.75
Belgian style, served with butter, sweet cream and fresh berries according to availability.
With side order of sausage or bacon $2.00
The Mariah Fiber Connection $4.50
Bowl of oatmeal with whipped butter
Add seasonal berries when available $4.00
Toast or English Muffin $1.75
Beverages $2.25
Milk, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
Juice: Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry, Grapefruit
The Fairweather Children’s Menu
Breakfast
Hot Oat’s Elijah $3.25
Griddle Cakes $6.50
Two griddle cakes with real maple syrup.
French Toast $6.50
Two pieces of French Toast, maple syrup and a touch of powdered sugar.
The Nunatak $7.75
One egg scrambled one bacon or sausage, one piece of toast, hash browns.
Lunch/Dinner
The Mt. Wright Burger $6.50
A smaller version of the best burger in town prepared well done on a toasted bun with melted American cheese. Choice of lettuce and tomato on the side, served with fries.
Lotsa Pasta $4.50
Pasta with marinara or butter topped with parmesan cheese.
Add grilled chicken breast for $5.00
Chicken Fingers $5.50
Chicken tenders served with fries.
Halibut Fingers $8.25
Fried halibut served with fries.
Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich $5.25
American cheese on white bread grilled to a golden brown, served with fries.
Add ham or turkey for $3.00
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please inquire regarding allergies to milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts or soybeans.
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Contact Chief of Concessions Management David Nemeth or Concessions Specialist Marilyn Trump for more information.
