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Big Lake Family Restaurant — American restaurants in Houston

Big Lake Family Restaurant

American restaurantsHouston, AK

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(479 reviews)

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Quick info

+1 907-892-7001
3261 Big Lake Rd, Houston, AK 99694, United States
$10–20 · Reported by 25 people

About Big Lake Family Restaurant

Big Lake Family Restaurant serves American food on Big Lake Rd in Houston, with old-time and retro antiques decorating the dining room throughout. The kitchen turns out a menu that runs from a Shrimp Caesar Salad and Chef's Salad to skillet plates like the Spanish Skillet and ABC Skillet, alongside burgers such as the Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger, with most items made fresh on the spot. Breakfast options include biscuits and gravy with sausage and bacon and country-scrambled eggs, and Mexican dishes come with spicy salsa on request. Chicken strips, onion rings, Reuben sandwiches, and Country Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and gravy round out the offerings, and homemade cherry pie is available for dessert. The restaurant opens daily and seats guests on a walk-in basis. A private dining room is available for groups.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu

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Menu & Prices

9 dishes · mains $10–14
  • Shrimp Caesar Salad$13.95
  • Chef's Salad$12.95
  • Spanish Skillet$12.95
  • ABC Skillet$10.95
  • Hamburger$9.95
  • Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger$12.95
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Reviews

4.3/5
479 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention country fried steak, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, mexican food and homemade cherry pie.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often praise the homemade cooking, singling out a country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy that one diner calls the closest to homemade eating out. Close behind are the Mexican dishes and Mexican breakfast, with a spicy salsa that has a bite, and the burgers, onion rings, chicken strips and biscuit gravy with chunks of sausage and bacon. Several mention big portions, fresh food, and a homemade cherry pie. The retro decor and antiques, along with a quiet, family friendly feel and friendly staff, come up repeatedly. Complaints are specific. One reviewer says the biscuits were dense and the scrambled eggs were country style rather than true scrambled, and another says the food takes forever to arrive. One reviewer reports ants crawling out of the menus at the table, and says the waitress apologized profusely. Another reviewer's closing thought is that the blue cheese is the standout, and a diner on a first visit says it will become a regular stop.

Featured reviews

  • Laura Hyte-Garner
    “This is the place to eat if you want a local homemade cooked meal. They told us that most of the menu is made fresh on the spot. It was yummy.”
  • Shay Duby
    “This was our first time coming here and we will never be back ! When we sat down and grabbed our menus 12 ants came crawling out at all sides at us so we jumped up and told the waitress and she apologized profusely telling us this has never …”
  • Mama Bear
    “Great place for breakfast and Mexican type breakfast 😋”
  • Alla Polishevska
    “We had breakfast here and it was very delicious. The portions are big and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The restaurant has a very cozy and warm atmosphere. It feels welcoming and comfortable. The staff were polite, kind, and very friendly. You can really feel the heart in this place.”
  • Gabrielle Boles
    “I do like this place. Nice place to take your time to talk and eat. The food is tasty, and the blue cheese is BOMB! My only gripe is it takes forever to get your food. Don't be STARVING when you go. The staff is great and the price is what to be expected small town Alaska.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Has fast service
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Serves local speciality
  • Popular for popular for breakfast
  • Popular for popular for lunch

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Good for kids
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  • Casual
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Has private dining room
  • Serves dessert
  • Has table service
Dining options· 5
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has seating
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Quiet
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Highlights· 2
  • Has fast service
  • Serves local speciality
Popular for· 4
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Offerings· 2
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

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