Last month, during our time in our second port of call in Alaska, Juneau, we enjoyed touring Macauley Salmon Hatchery, Mendenhall Glacier, and Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure. The tours lasted until almost 2 p.m., so by the time we got off the bus, we were ready to eat!

Chris, our tour guide, suggested we try The Hangar on The Wharf, and it proved to be a good tip. The place is aptly named, for spry sea planes practically taxi into the restaurant’s big picture windows while float plane models dangle above your head.

Here’s a coupla sentences about the resto’s history, from their Web site:

“The Hangar on the Wharf is located in Juneau’s historic Merchants Wharf Mall which used to be the home of Alaska Coastal Airlines in the 1940’s. The seaplane hangar is a landmark in aviation history. Famous pilots such as Will Rogers used to land their aircraft in front of the Hangar during their great northern expeditions as the museum of enlarged historic photos at the restaurant show.”

We both bolted down a huge Halibut Burger and massive side salad for me; Spencer opted for a side of Hangar Fries.

Mendenhall Margaritas made a good match for food and scenery. . .they have a slightly blue tinge. Apt, since, of course, they’re named for the nearby Mendenhall Glacier.