Tidewater Taphouse

The feel

Tidewater Taphouse sits at the small-boat harbor in Seward, in what used to be a boat repair garage. It opened in 2020 and keeps an industrial exterior, with a rustic maritime interior of wood-planked walls, nautical accents, mermaid statues and bronze ship antiques.

Downstairs is casual. Upstairs is the Kraken Lounge, slightly more upscale, with a wooden boat-shaped bar and views of the harbor, mountains and bay. A 16-foot glass garage door opens onto a large patio with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs.

What to expect

Setting

A converted boat repair garage at 412 Port Avenue with a casual downstairs, the Kraken Lounge upstairs and a patio.

Hours

Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 9pm. Closed Monday.

Food and drink

16 taps of beers, ciders and seltzers from Seward and other Alaska breweries, plus wine, champagne, wine-spirit cocktails and mocktails. Downstairs has small plates, salads, burgers, flatbreads and Alaska seafood. Upstairs has miso black cod with purple rice, house-made crab dip, curry mussels and a halibut sandwich.

Season and access

Closed Mondays.

Mingo says

Head upstairs to the Kraken Lounge for the harbor, mountain and bay views. On a clear day, take your drink to the patio.

Before you go

• Call (907) 224-3838 with questions.
• Plan around the hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 9pm, closed Monday.
• Find it at 412 Port Avenue, near the small-boat harbor.

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