Alaska roadhouse with a California wine reflex
Girdwood · Anchorage · Cajun and Steakhouse with Alaska Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 15, 2026 · How we review
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Double Musky Inn's official site says the Girdwood restaurant is temporarily closed and plans to reopen December 10, 2026. That is a seasonal pause, not a permanent-closure notice. Confirm the reopening with the restaurant before planning a wine visit.
The list runs 50 to 80 bottles deep, and almost all of it is California and Pacific Northwest — think Napa Cab, Sonoma Chardonnay, and the occasional Willamette Pinot. Producers like Beringer, Kendall-Jackson, and Robert Mondavi anchor the selection, which tells you everything you need to know: this list was built for guests who want something recognizable, not something interesting. There's no Old World representation worth mentioning, no natural wine, no orange, nothing that signals a wine-curious mind was involved in building this program. For a restaurant serving Cajun-spiced halibut and pepper steak, the lack of even a single spicy Rhône or briny Muscadet is a real miss.
The by-the-glass program runs six to ten options and pulls straight from the same California playbook as the bottle list. Expect Chardonnay, Cabernet, maybe a Pinot Noir — poured in standard stems without fanfare. There's no visible rotation or seasonal thinking here; what's on the list is what's on the list, full stop.
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon — null
If you're going with the pepper steak — and you should — Beringer Cab is the call. It's not exciting, but it's honest, it's sturdy, and it costs less than the Mondavi on a list where every dollar counts. In a town with limited supply chains, you're not going to find better value than the most reliable name on the shelf.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay
Yes, KJ Chard gets eye-rolls in serious wine circles, but order it with the Cajun halibut and it snaps into focus. The slight residual sweetness actually holds up against the spice, and the oak gives it enough weight to stand beside buttery Alaska seafood. Most people dismiss it on sight — their loss.
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
Mondavi Cab is a fine wine at a grocery store price point. At Double Musky's markup, in a remote Alaska ski town where logistics costs are real but restraint is optional, you're paying a premium that the wine simply doesn't justify. The Beringer does the same job for less.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay + Cajun-seasoned Alaska halibut
The KJ Chard's round, lightly sweet profile is one of the few things on this list that can actually hold its own against Cajun spice without getting steamrolled. It's not a technically perfect pairing — it's a practically perfect one, given what you're working with.
The Bottom Line
Double Musky Inn's official notice lists a planned reopening on December 10, 2026. Do not treat the former wine choices on this page as current availability while the restaurant is temporarily closed. Check the date and current wine list directly before making plans.
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