GreySkies Posted March 29, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I keep reading over and over that one should go to Tracy's Crab Shack in Juneau. Should people that have ample access to crab normally still seek this out? It also looks like I'll be in Juneau just after they finish their Dungee season. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted March 29, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I keep reading over and over that one should go to Tracy's Crab Shack in Juneau. Should people that have ample access to crab normally still seek this out? It also looks like I'll be in Juneau just after they finish their Dungee season. Thanks, Personally, I don't think so. During Alaska cruise season the crab legs are frozen ones anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted March 29, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I keep reading over and over that one should go to Tracy's Crab Shack in Juneau. Should people that have ample access to crab normally still seek this out? It also looks like I'll be in Juneau just after they finish their Dungee season. Thanks, I wouldn't bother. I honestly don't think the crab there is any better than what we buy from the freezer section at the grocery store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted March 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I keep reading over and over that one should go to Tracy's Crab Shack in Juneau. Should people that have ample access to crab normally still seek this out? Thanks, Depends.... what is the price of crab at Tracy vs where you live? there is crab available in Juneau when you are there.... is there crab where you might be located? Is it seasonal? When travelling.... do you seek out local foods? Are king crabs from Alaska? Some cruise ships serve king crab (eg DCL). Does yours? How much? If Tracy serves you a dead frozen crab.... what about having a live crab when in Vancouver when you have more time? Why not try a comparison? Will that be boil 'n butter? Deep Fried? Ginger? Garlic? Spiced? Baked? All of the above with the same animal at the same time?http://www.followmefoodie.com/2014/04/dynasty-seafood-restaurant-alaskan-king-crab-dinner-vancouver/ (scroll down!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider728 Posted March 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Personally, I usually go there a few times a year and I run my own Dungy lines in Juneau during the summer. Is the king crab at Tracy's anything extra ordinary? No, not really. I will give them that their supplier has decent quality crab and they cook it right. I've bought frozen king crab in the midwest. Sometimes it wasn't bad. More than once, when the crab was cooked, they screwed it up big time. It was way too salty and it just ruined the flavor. So is Tracy's a must do? If you are looking for a good king crab meal and have $100 to spend, yeah, I think it is worth it. If you have gotten a king crab meal on the ship or you have a good, reliable supply at home, then it isn't something I'd go out of my way for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikirumata Posted April 1, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It was worth it to me to discover that King Crab tastes the same in Alaska as it does from Costco in Texas. Now I can happily eat crab from a local store and not worry that it tastes better in Alaska. :) If you like crab and Tracy's is in your budget, then yes absolutely you should eat there! The real Tracy's Arms! by ikirumata, on Flickr Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
languages1 Posted April 1, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A couple of years ago I went to Tracys due to all the talk. WOW expensive. So we walked along the walkway and found anoter place...Like a fast food shack and they had an incredible price. We sat and ate crab and watched the floatplanes land right there on the dock. This place was close to tracys but down the left on the dock sorry do not remember the name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MpwdMom Posted April 1, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Heck, that's a bummer. Better to know, though. OK, so noted. Anything else we might want to sample while in Juneau? Other seafood? (not much for salmon.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted April 1, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A couple of years ago I went to Tracys due to all the talk. WOW expensive. So we walked along the walkway and found anoter place...Like a fast food shack and they had an incredible price. We sat and ate crab and watched the floatplanes land right there on the dock. This place was close to tracys but down the left on the dock sorry do not remember the name Hey that's good to know, in case one can't afford those prices.:eek: Might have to look up all the fast food shacks in Juneau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted April 1, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A couple of years ago I went to Tracys due to all the talk. WOW expensive. So we walked along the walkway and found anoter place...Like a fast food shack and they had an incredible price. We sat and ate crab and watched the floatplanes land right there on the dock. This place was close to tracys but down the left on the dock sorry do not remember the name Hey languages, been lookin at fast food places, found the Flight Deck Restaurant, its near the dock. Could that be the place? Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy4kruisin Posted April 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 3, 2015 This is good to know. I will be saving my $$$ for excursions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristalght Posted April 16, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 16, 2015 So what restaurant would you guys suggest? We were going to go to Tracy's but are are open to other suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglecw Posted April 16, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) So what restaurant would you guys suggest? We were going to go to Tracy's but are are open to other suggestions. There’s no way I’d go to Tracy’s Crab Shack. Talk about an overpriced tourist trap. We normally go to the Hanger http://www.hangaronthewharf.com/ watch the planes come and go, drink a few beers and have some fish and chips. Edited April 16, 2015 by Eaglecw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom-dragger Posted April 17, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 17, 2015 So what restaurant would you guys suggest? We were going to go to Tracy's but are are open to other suggestions. none of these are grab a handful in the 45 minutes between your scheduled tours the Sandpiper the Prospector Hotel, next to the Alaska Museum if you have wheels Island Pub in Douglas the Sandtrap if you want to see how Alaskan politics work and maybe a chance to meet Wm Spear (you will go to his gallery for some of the best/convenient souveniers) the Triangle Club Hanger on the Wharf has the best views but very busy during meal hours. Pizza Roma in the same building as the Hanger the restaurant at the Gold Belt hotel seems to turn over every couple of years so it seems inconsistant Seong's oriental sushi restaurant next to the federal building if you want to go full on tourist trap with everyone else from your ship, there's this scarlet animal something or other. i can't keep up with the seasonal places. if they aren't viable year round then they aren't catering to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieworkman Posted April 17, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 17, 2015 There’s no way I’d go to Tracy’s Crab Shack. Talk about an overpriced tourist trap. We normally go to the Hanger http://www.hangaronthewharf.com/ watch the planes come and go, drink a few beers and have some fish and chips. Hangar looks good for my family. I see items that everyone in our party would like. Thanks for the suggestion. Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviefan2010 Posted April 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Tracy's is great. The crab bisque and crab cakes are must haves. I eat crab cakes all the time and Tracy's are some of the best I have ever had. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverLining4Me Posted April 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Haven't eaten at Tracey's ... However if you are a fan of Halibut Fish & Chips, you have to try Sweet Tooth Cafe in Skagway. Absolutely wonderful. Far superior to the cod fish and chips we are use to. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60877-d539261-Reviews-Sweet_Tooth_Cafe-Skagway_Alaska.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsailing Posted April 25, 2015 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I went 2 years ago in June. It was expensive, but man was it tasty, the king crab was very sweet. Plus, the owner, don't remember his name, came out to our table and gave me an extra leg of crab! Yummy I have had it a couple times here in Northern Calif bought from grocery stores and it was salty and mushy. I like sweet firm crab, like our dungeness off our coast. I am planning on sampling again in August in Juneau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted April 26, 2015 #19 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I was at Tracy's last September and thought the crab was delish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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