Bush Pilots’ Lounge

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 c

onnected 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.

06/19/2026

Grab them while they last!

06/12/2026

This weeks cheesecake favors:
Malted Fudge Sundae
•
Turtle
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Plum Basil
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Caramel

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

Pastry Chef Grace went a little wild and inspired with her cheesecakes this week! Introducing: Malted Fudge Sundae & Mal...
06/11/2026

Pastry Chef Grace went a little wild and inspired with her cheesecakes this week!

Introducing: Malted Fudge Sundae & Malted Turtle. The cheesecake toppings of your dreams. 🤤😍

Note: these cheesecakes contain malt which makes them NOT gluten free, but you can still request our gluten free cheesecake with these toppings!

Don’t miss Sarah Short LIVE tonight from 6-8pmMake reservations at www.bushpilots.comWalk-ins Welcome
06/05/2026

Don’t miss Sarah Short LIVE tonight from 6-8pm

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

🚨 THIS WEEK 🚨We have just a little bit left of the Mexican Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Topping!! Don’t miss it! And just to...
06/03/2026

🚨 THIS WEEK 🚨

We have just a little bit left of the Mexican Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Topping!! Don’t miss it!

And just to make your decisions harder, we also have a Pineapple Mango Cheesecake Topping with Tajin 🤤 Maybe just get one of each.

To top off your sweet tooth, we made some Peach Basil Lemonade Sangria🍹

Did you know you can add prawns to basically anything on our menu? Even the cheesecake if you really want to. But we suggest maybe our Blackened Sockeye Salmon with Cilantro Cream. 🍤🍤

You can enjoy ALL of these goodies all week long, but they’ll be especially delicious on Friday from 6-8pm when they’re accompanied by Sarah Short playing LIVE with her upright bass 🎶

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

Some things we’re drooling over this week:🦋 Butterfly Sour - Butterfly Pea Flower infused Agave Wine, Orange Agave Wine,...
05/27/2026

Some things we’re drooling over this week:

🦋 Butterfly Sour - Butterfly Pea Flower infused Agave Wine, Orange Agave Wine, fresh squeezed lemon, simple syrup, and newly updated to include an egg white. Deliciously creamy, sweet & sour.

😋 Mexican Hot Chocolate Cheesecake - Rich, lightly spicy, totally decadent. And Gluten Free! We couldn’t wait to dive in.

🥄 And don’t forget about our Soup of the week: Chicken Fajita!

Kitchen opens Tuesday thru Saturday at 4:30
🤤😎

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

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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