Bush Pilots' Lounge Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bush Pilots' Lounge, Ketchikan’s hidden culinary gem located at 1245 Tongass Ave. This unique dining spot immerses you in the charm of a vintage pilots lounge, complete with breathtaking waterfront views perfect for watching float planes land and take off.
The menu is a delightful showcase of Alaskan flavors, featuring standout dishes like the Ribeye, Prawns, and a hearty Clam Chowder served in a bread bowl. Each plate is crafted with local ingredients, evident in customer favorites like the Halibut Ceviche and smoked salmon, both revered for their freshness and flavor. Desserts, including an indulgent chocolate cake, promise to cap off your meal perfectly.
With stellar service and a cozy atmosphere, Bush Pilots' Lounge is not just a place to eat but a must-visit experience that leaves patrons raving about every detail.
Dinner - Appetizer
Pork Belly Bites
GF Large tender bites of house-smoked Pork belly roasted with a house made syrup glaze, served with seasonal house recipe coleslaw.
1 LB Steamer Clams
1lb of steamer clams sauteed in a magical broth of garlic, shallots, white wine, halved cherry tomato, fresh herbs, seasonings and finished with a little cream. Served with garlic bread. GF w/o bread
1 LB Steamer Mussels
1lb of steamer mussels sauteed in a magical broth of garlic, shallots, white wine, halved cherry tomato, fresh herbs, and finished with a little cream. Served with garlic bread. GF w/o bread
2 LB Steamer Clams & Mussels
2lbs of steamer clams and mussels sauteed in a magical broth of garlic, shallots, white wine, halved cherry tomato, fresh herbs, seasonings and finished with a little cream. Served with garlic bread. Specify ALL CLAMS or ALL MUSSELS if desired GF w/o bread
Fried Brussels
GF Fried brussel sprouts tossed with balsamic glaze, sprinkled with sliced almonds and freshly grated parmesan
Arancini
Our take on famous Sicilian street food. Bacon and mozzarella stuffed inside risotto balls, breaded, and fried. Served with House Made Beer Cheese, Jalapeno Crema, and Sriracha.
Half Hot Wings
GF Half pound of house smoked chicken wings fried and tossed in your choice of house made sauce.
Full Hot Wings
GF Full pound of house smoked chicken wings, fried and tossed in your choice of house made sauce.
Focaccia Basket
Halibut Ceviche
13 Oysters
Smoked Clam Chowder
GF Quahog clams smoked in house, with Yukon potatoes, leeks, shallots, and garlic in a velvety vermouth cream sauce. Served with oyster crackers.
Soup Special
Dinner - Soup
Dinner - Salad
Dinner Garden Salad
Fresh greens tossed with cucumbers, red onion, tomato, and croutons. Served with your choice of house made dressing. GF w/o croutons
Dinner Caesar
Fresh greens tossed with house made Caesar dressing, freshly grated parmesan, and croutons. GF w/o croutons
Dinner Bleu Cheese Wedge
GF Refreshingly crisp lettuce wedge dressed with house made Funky Bleu Cheese, bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, and balsamic glaze.
Summer Slaw Salad
Bush Pilots' Ribeye
GF 16 oz of USDA Prime Grade Ribeye, hand cut and grilled to your specification. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and house made Horseradish cream sauce.
Steak & Fries
Grilled Flat Iron sliced and topped with your choice of House Made Alaskan Chimichurri or Whisky Peppercorn sauce. Served with perfectly crisp French Fries.
Piper Super Spud
4 oz of perfectly grilled flat iron atop a cloud of garlic mashed potatoes, surrounded by a lake of beer cheese, caramelized onion & red pepper sauce, sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Grown Up Mac N Cheese
Tender shell pasta tossed in our house made beer cheese sauce. Optionally add your choice of protein on top!
Pistachio Halibut Pasta
Black Cod Curry
Local black cod with lentils, rice & seasonal root vegetables. Lightly spicy and delightful.
Huntsman Meatloaf
Our own mix of Elk, Bison, Wagyu beef and spicy Reindeer sausage blended with smoked wild mushrooms, pork rind “panko”, herbs and seasonings, baked until done, but still moist, served with Brown Butter & Garlic Mashed Potatoes, all smothered in Hunter sauce, and Garlic Butter-poached Haricots Verts.
Sesame Salmon
Elk Chops
10-12oz of lean Elk chops rubbed with a mix of locally roasted Strait Coffee and our signature broiler spice, roasted to your specification (not past medium, please) and served with a Huckleberry-Merlot Demi-glace, Pub-style Fondant Potatoes and Garlic Butter-poached Haricots Verts.
Dinner - Entrees
Dinner - Dessert
Cheesecake
Duck Fart Tiramisu
Layers of whiskey scented lady fingers, Kahlua & Bailey's Mascarpone, Whipped Cream, dusted with Cocoa powder.
Spruce Tip Sundae
Lava Cake
Side Garden Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Side Mashed Potatoes
Side Fries
Side Green Beans
Side Brussels Sprouts
Side Mixed Veggies
Side White Rice
Side Italian Sticky Rice
Sd Shrimp (4)
Side Garlic Bread
Foccacia Refill
Basket Of Chips
Dinner - Sides
Appetizer
Pork Belly Bites
GF Large tender bites of house-smoked Pork belly roasted with a house made syrup glaze, served with seasonal house recipe coleslaw.
1 LB Steamer Clams
1lb of steamer clams sauteed in a magical broth of garlic, shallots, white wine, halved cherry tomato, fresh herbs, seasonings and finished with a little cream. Served with garlic bread. GF w/o bread
1 LB Steamer Mussels
1lb of steamer mussels sauteed in a magical broth of garlic, shallots, white wine, halved cherry tomato, fresh herbs, and finished with a little cream. Served with garlic bread. GF w/o bread
2 LB Steamer Clams & Mussels
2lbs of steamer clams and mussels sauteed in a magical broth of garlic, shallots, white wine, halved cherry tomato, fresh herbs, seasonings and finished with a little cream. Served with garlic bread. Specify ALL CLAMS or ALL MUSSELS if desired GF w/o bread
Fried Brussels
GF Fried brussel sprouts tossed with balsamic glaze, sprinkled with sliced almonds and freshly grated parmesan
Arancini
Our take on famous Sicilian street food. Bacon and mozzarella stuffed inside risotto balls, breaded, and fried. Served with House Made Beer Cheese, Jalapeno Crema, and Sriracha.
Half Hot Wings
GF Half pound of house smoked chicken wings fried and tossed in your choice of house made sauce.
Full Hot Wings
GF Full pound of house smoked chicken wings, fried and tossed in your choice of house made sauce.
Focaccia Basket
Halibut Ceviche
13 Oysters
Smoked Clam Chowder
GF Quahog clams smoked in house, with Yukon potatoes, leeks, shallots, and garlic in a velvety vermouth cream sauce. Served with oyster crackers.
Soup Special
Soup
Salad
Dinner Garden Salad
Fresh greens tossed with cucumbers, red onion, tomato, and croutons. Served with your choice of house made dressing. GF w/o croutons
Dinner Caesar
Fresh greens tossed with house made Caesar dressing, freshly grated parmesan, and croutons. GF w/o croutons
Dinner Bleu Cheese Wedge
GF Refreshingly crisp lettuce wedge dressed with house made Funky Bleu Cheese, bacon, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, and balsamic glaze.
Summer Slaw Salad
Bush Pilots' Ribeye
GF 16 oz of USDA Prime Grade Ribeye, hand cut and grilled to your specification. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and house made Horseradish cream sauce.
Steak & Fries
Grilled Flat Iron sliced and topped with your choice of House Made Alaskan Chimichurri or Whisky Peppercorn sauce. Served with perfectly crisp French Fries.
Piper Super Spud
4 oz of perfectly grilled flat iron atop a cloud of garlic mashed potatoes, surrounded by a lake of beer cheese, caramelized onion & red pepper sauce, sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Grown Up Mac N Cheese
Tender shell pasta tossed in our house made beer cheese sauce. Optionally add your choice of protein on top!
Pistachio Halibut Pasta
Black Cod Curry
Local black cod with lentils, rice & seasonal root vegetables. Lightly spicy and delightful.
Huntsman Meatloaf
Our own mix of Elk, Bison, Wagyu beef and spicy Reindeer sausage blended with smoked wild mushrooms, pork rind “panko”, herbs and seasonings, baked until done, but still moist, served with Brown Butter & Garlic Mashed Potatoes, all smothered in Hunter sauce, and Garlic Butter-poached Haricots Verts.
Sesame Salmon
Elk Chops
10-12oz of lean Elk chops rubbed with a mix of locally roasted Strait Coffee and our signature broiler spice, roasted to your specification (not past medium, please) and served with a Huckleberry-Merlot Demi-glace, Pub-style Fondant Potatoes and Garlic Butter-poached Haricots Verts.
Entrees
Dessert
Cheesecake
Duck Fart Tiramisu
Layers of whiskey scented lady fingers, Kahlua & Bailey's Mascarpone, Whipped Cream, dusted with Cocoa powder.