Chena Hot Springs Resort Lounge

The feel

This is a full bar and restaurant inside Chena Hot Springs Resort, at the end of the paved Chena Hot Springs Road. The resort is the Interior's best known natural hot springs and aurora viewing destination.

The restaurant is in the main building, near the front desk and gift shop, in a warm, rustic lodge. Tomatoes and leafy greens are grown daily in the resort's geothermal-heated greenhouses, and the dress code is Alaska Casual, so warm layers and flannels are fine.

What to expect

Setting

A full bar and restaurant inside Chena Hot Springs Resort, at the end of the paved Chena Hot Springs Road. The restaurant is in the main building, near the front desk and gift shop, in a warm, rustic lodge.

Hours

Lounge open Sun-Thu 10am to midnight, Fri-Sat 10am to 2am. Dinner service 5-10pm.

Food and drink

Full kitchen. The menu has a Kids section, several dishes can be made vegan or gluten-free on request, and food can be ordered to go. Greens and tomatoes come from the resort's geothermal-heated greenhouses.

Crowds and best time

The restaurant does not take reservations, and seats go to whoever arrives first.

Kids

The menu has a Kids section.

Mingo says

Aim to arrive at the start of the 5-10pm dinner service, since arriving first is how you get a table. Friday and Saturday are the nights the lounge stays open until 2am.

Before you go

• Call the resort at (907) 451-8104 to check hours before the drive.
• Dress Alaska Casual; swimwear is not allowed in the restaurant.
• Expect a sulfur smell from the geothermal tap water; it is safe to drink.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.