Ludvig's Bistro - Sitka, Alaska

Alan D.

This is the hot spot in town. Get your reservations early. Don’t forget your wallet! $$ $ Ludwig’s Bistro is great. They combine Spanish notes and rich flavors to bring their colorful dishes alive. Chorizo plays a big role in the chowder and beef I the paella. The steak was the all star. The paella came in next. The chowder did not live up to the hype for me, but I was happy that I tried it and finished a full bowl. I’ll go to the cart next time. Overall the flavors were there and they were unique. The interior of the restaurant was creatively designed with a Spanish Mediterranean eye for detail. Crafty and cute. It was very cozy and the window seat allowed a perfect view of the sunset. The service was five stars. They were friendly and we won shirts! Visit this place. Order anything. Enjoy. Cheers.

Jason X.

The Tuscan Scallops is amazing. The scallop itself is fresh, crispy outside and juicy inside. But the important part is the sauce. The sauce has layers of flavours. It begins with a bit salty taste from the bacon and sour (maybe from the lemon). Then follows the sweetness of the scallops and ends with some taste of butter. Very flavourful yet very balanced.

Compared with the scallops, the Paella Mixta is less impressive. I think the spice was a bit too strong and covered the original taste of various seafood.

David W.

An incredible culinary experience that should be a requirement when visiting Sitka. Although only open seasonally, this restaurant joins a long list of reasons why you should visit Sitka in the summer. The food is amazing, service is impeccable and ambiance is fantastic. Don't forget to make a reservation! You won't regret it.

John R.

We enjoyed all aspects of our experience and we’d like to express what made it so great:
The ambiance was outstanding. Our table was outside on the deck overlooking the Sitka Sound which was really romantic (when it got chilly we were given blankets-huge kudos!)
The service was top notch-our waiter was engaged with us and multiple tables and knew what he was doing. Our food suggestions were spot on!
And now the food! Of the three years together this is probably the best food at a restaurant we have had. Specifically, the scallops, the Caesar salad, the tenderloin, lamb chops, mushrooms, and our crème brûlée mixed with espresso was fantastic!
I’d like to give a huge shout out to our Airbnb host (The Turner House) for recommending this restaurant and suggesting us to make reservations well in advance-we can see why now! Disclaimer: I apologize for not capturing our main dish which was the Tongas Mixed Grill.

-The Rode’s

Ed S.

Reservations are required because the restaurant is so popular. Menu is somewhat limited but there is a good variety of appetizers and entrees. It feels less Mediterranean than it has been which was the big draw for me. There is no accompanying dinner salad type of option which would be nice to have with an entree. I appreciate the fresh organic sides offered. Thanks for having two local brewery choices on hand.

Hillary R.

Food and Service were incredible. Steak was cooked perfectly, good portion of linguine. Ordered the Creme Brulee and Picasso to finish the meal resulting in having to unbutton my pants for the ride home 😂 but so worth it

Jae S.

Lived up to all the hype. Small venue with incredibly well crafted food. Spanish themed. The paella was fantastic; only place I know of in Alaska that serves paella. A little tough to get in but worth it. The upstairs has a bar/tapas area that's first come/first serve but doesn't have the full menu.

Lu M.

I will return to this restaurant on my next visit to Sitka. I absolutely loved the food, the atmosphere, and my server named Shadeed was perfection to say the least. Everyone that visits Sitka should call for a reservation and dine here. I had Salmon Chowder and Salmon for dinner