Bush Pilots’ Lounge

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Bush Pilots’ Lounge A swanky steak and seafood joint, overlooking a busy float plane dock in Ketchikan, Alaska. Perhaps a sense of wonder at our blessings here in Ketchikan.

Just over 100 years ago, a Curtiss Mf-6-K Seagull “flying boat” named Northbird landed in Tongass Narrows, just outside our windows. Ever since that first flight to Alaska from the lower 48, Bush Aviation has been a central part of life in these parts. Even today, with hardscrabble populations living in remote villages and float camps—often with no roads between them—bush pilots keep communities connected with supplies as well as news from elsewhere. Like the rugged Alaskan town we call home, Bush Pilots’ Lounge is perched on the ragged edge between rock and sea, civilization and wilderness, familiar safety and untold adventure. Overlooking Ketchikan’s working float plane docks and surrounded by the largest national forest in North America, Bush Pilots’ Lounge was created to celebrate the sense of community and way of life that Bush Aviation has made possible here in Alaska. Our hope is to continue in that same spirit, providing a place that fosters friendship and family around a warm meal. And of course, more than a few tall tales about adventures remembered and still to come.

We LOVE soup season. We’re also serving our Smoked Clam Chowder and Soup of the Week- Creamy Potato and Green Onion 🥄Din...
10/15/2026

We LOVE soup season. We’re also serving our Smoked Clam Chowder and Soup of the Week- Creamy Potato and Green Onion 🥄

Dine in or Take out
Kitchen opens @ 4:30

Order Online at www.bushpilots.com
Or Call 907 247 8090

How ‘bout dinner and dancing tonight? 💃🕺
10/10/2026

How ‘bout dinner and dancing tonight? 💃🕺

Join us Oct 9, 7pm
Live tunes, lively calling!

10/09/2026

No AI toddlers were harmed in the making of this video. 😂

It’s that time of year again… when Ketchikan gets dark, the rain comes in sideways, and the wind starts personally attac...
10/08/2026

It’s that time of year again… when Ketchikan gets dark, the rain comes in sideways, and the wind starts personally attacking you. 🌧️💨

But luckily, there’s a silver lining to winter in Southeast Alaska: comfort food season.

Our Winter Menu is BACK to help make things a little brighter and cozier for us locals.

💧Lounge Burgers - hot, juicy, and stacked up just the way a winter burger should be. 🍔

💧Huntsman Meatloaf - classic, comforting, and the kind of dinner that makes you forget it’s dark at 4:30.

💧Hearty Winter Chili - comforting, and guaranteed to make a rainy Ketchikan evening feel a little warmer. ✨try it on our Chili Cheese Fries✨

☀️NEW THIS WINTER: Cheesy Palenta & Prawns - creamy, delectable, and topped with tomato gravy, it’s just the thing to brighten up your cloudy day. 🍤

Same great bar, same hours, slightly darker view. We’ll see you for dinner.

Walk-ins Welcome 🤗

Time for dinner out?
10/03/2026

Time for dinner out?

Dinner and a show tonight? Make Reservations at www.bushpilots.comWalk-ins Welcome!
09/26/2026

Dinner and a show tonight?

Make Reservations at www.bushpilots.com
Walk-ins Welcome!

Thanks for dining with us!
09/17/2026

Thanks for dining with us!

A great night here in Ketchikan with some of the Alaska First Media crew from the Ketchikan Media Center.

Alaska First Media owner-operator Cliff Dumas, along with Russell, Tracy, Jiselle and Mason, got together for dinner at Bush Pilot. Missing from the photo are Brittany and Devon, who were both a little under the weather.

A big thanks to the folks at Bush Pilot for the great food and hospitality.

Don't forget to vote for your favorite local businesses in the Best of Ketchikan at bestofketchikan.com!

Just a few pieces left of our latest cheesecake special - Butterscotch 🤤See you tonight ✨Make reservations at www.bushpi...
09/16/2026

Just a few pieces left of our latest cheesecake special - Butterscotch 🤤

See you tonight ✨

Make reservations at www.bushpilots.com
Walk-ins Welcome

It’s that time of year again.. 📚✏️Time for ABC (or BPL?) Soup in celebration of Back to School Week! 🔤😋Are you a teacher...
09/02/2026

It’s that time of year again.. 📚✏️

Time for ABC (or BPL?) Soup in celebration of Back to School Week! 🔤😋

Are you a teacher?? Let us know and receive our Hero Discount! That’s 10% off offered to military, veterans, first responders, and this week- teachers! Let us make dinner a little easier for you, dine in or take out.

Make Reservations or Order Online at www.bushpilots.com

We’re closed for a private event tonight. See you tomorrow!
09/01/2026

We’re closed for a private event tonight. See you tomorrow!

Address

1245 Tongass Avenue
Ketchikan, AK
99901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm

Telephone

+19072478090

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