Salty Dawg Saloon — Restaurant in Homer

Every experience we’ve had at this establishment has been disappointing at best. We gave it several chances, but will not be going back, and we warn visitors to avoid it.

Our most recent (and last) visit was the worst. I brought my parents in on their first trip to Homer. My mom and I sat at the bar, with my dad standing behind us because it was packed. When the bartender asked for our order, my parents ordered beers and I said I was all set, thank you. The bartender immediately responded, deadpan: “You’re taking up valuable space” and shook her head in disappointment. I wish we had walked out right then, but I was too stunned to react. Mind you: I was pregnant at the time, not that it should matter. Evidently, having two paying customers occupying two barstools wasn’t acceptable to this place.

Just a couple of weeks prior to that, we brought friends, and one of them presented her passport for ID (she’d forgotten her driver’s license in the car). The bartender yelled at her and kicked all of us out, even after she offered to go grab her license. I respect a bar’s right not to accept certain forms of ID, but the aggression and rudeness was completely uncalled for.

And sadly, our first visit set the tone. We had just gotten engaged that day and stopped in to celebrate. Another restaurant in town, Captain Patties, greeted us with complimentary sparkling wine (above and beyond). At Salty Dawg, we got nothing but attitude and hostility. I get that dive bars can be blunt and brash (I’m from Boston, so I enjoy that type of humor), but the level of unprofessionalism here goes way past “quirky” into openly hostile.

It’s clear the staff here dislike customers. I’d strongly suggest spending your money elsewhere. Homer has plenty of fantastic bars and restaurants where you’ll feel welcome. The Alibi is a great locals’ spot with personable employees, go there instead! And if you want to stop for a drink on the Spit, Land’s End is the...

The Salty Dawg Saloon is a famous and historic bar in Homer, Alaska, located on the Homer Spit. It has been operating since 1957 and has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The bar has a rustic and casual ambiance, with walls adorned with memorabilia from locals and visitors alike.

The Salty Dawg Saloon serves a range of drinks, including beers, cocktails, and spirits, and also offers a limited menu of pub-style food. The bar is known for its live music, featuring local musicians and bands, and has a dance floor for those who want to boogie the night away.

Many visitors to the Salty Dawg Saloon have praised its friendly and welcoming atmosphere and the unique experience of drinking in a historic Alaska bar. However, some reviewers have noted that the bar can get quite crowded and noisy, particularly during peak season, which may not be ideal for those seeking a more relaxed or intimate setting.

Overall, if you're looking for a lively and authentic Alaskan bar experience, the Salty Dawg Saloon is definitely worth...

I have given salty dawg too many tries and every time it’s just rude bartenders, disgusting smells and tourists. I guess the staff can just be rude and aloof due to not needing to worry about repeat customers?

Try basically any place else if you want friendly people and an actual selection of beer (Alice’s, Oyster house on spit, down east, kharacters, etc!!)

Btw - you might want to open the patio up for people with dogs. Noticed 2 separate groups very rudely turned away. You are a bar with no food! Your name is salty dawg!

Also watched someone likely in 50s told they can’t come in without an ID and someone with a water bottle told told they need to leave since they can’t come with outside drinks. Really?? It’s it really worth it to kick people out for that? No one is sneaking in a water bottle filled with vodka because ur prices are too...