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    The Banks Alehouse 1243 Old Steese Hwy

    1243 Old Steese Hwy

    Fairbanks, AK 99701


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    Featured Items

    • CLASSIC HAMBURGER

      1/2 lb. All beef patty, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, Banks drive-in burger sauce and dill pickle chips. Recommend fries as the side but alternative choices available
      $18.00
    • ULTIMATE SOUTHERN

      1/2 lb. Beer battered & breaded all beef patty, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, dill pickle chips, smoked bacon stripes, jalapenos, over easy fried egg all topped with Mother Ale queso. Mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Recommend fries as the side but alternative choices available
      $20.00
    • WINGS

      1 pound crispy fried wings tossed in your favorite sauce. Served with ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce
      $15.00

    FOOD

    APPETIZERS

    • FRIED PICKLES

      Over 1/2lb. beer battered dill pickles deep fried to perfection, served with a chipotle aioli dipping sauce
      $14.25
    • WINGS

      1 pound crispy fried wings tossed in your favorite sauce. Served with ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce
      $15.00
    • NACHOS

      Crispy tri-color corn tortilla chips, mother ale queso, pickled jalapenos, black olives, spicy black bean puree, all topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes. Served with sour cream and salsa
      $16.00
    • HALF NACHOS

      1/2 the size of our Great Northern Nachos. Crispy tri-color corn tortilla chips, mother ale queso, pickled jalapenos, black olives, spicy black bean puree, all topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes. Served with sour cream and salsa
      $9.00
    • CHILI CON QUESO

      House-made Mother Ale Queso and taco meat. Served with your choice of tri-colored corn tortilla or 3 pretzel sticks
      $14.25
    • CHILI CHEESE FRIES

      Sidewinder french fries smothered in beef & bean chili, topped with diced bacon, Mother Ale Queso, diced tomatoes, jalapenos and green scallions. Ranch served on the side
      $13.50
    • CHEESE CURDS

      1/2 lb. of breaded Wisconsin cheese deep fried to perfection finished with a springy and playful texture. Served with a parmesan ranch dipping sauce
      $14.25
    • JACK & MAC BITES

      1/2 lb. of upscale twist on down home comfort food! eight cheeses combined with Al-Dente pasta, battered and deep fried to perfection. Served with a garlic ranch dipping sauce
      $14.25

    SALAD/SOUP

    • HOUSE SALAD

      Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced red onion and croutons. Served with your favorite dressing
      $7.00
    • FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

      Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, smoked gouda cheese, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced red onion, smoked bacon crumbles, hard boiled egg crumbles, deep fried battered chicken tenders. Recommend honey mustard dressing but you can change it up
      $18.75
    • CHEF SALAD

      Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, diced grilled chicken, diced ham, smoked bacon crumbles, shredded mozzarella and white cheddar cheese, diced red bell peppers, sliced red onions, hard cooked egg crumbles and sliced green onions. Served with your favorite dressing
      $18.75
    • STEAK SALAD

      Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, sliced grape tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, sliced red onions, sliced steak. Served with our house-made creamy horseradish vinaigrette. Other dressings available
      $19.25
    • SHRIMP SALAD

      Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, Naptown Nut Brown Ale - battered shrimp, (substitute sauteed shrimp), dried cranberries, cinnamon & sugar coated walnuts. Served with our house-made buffalo ranch dressing. Other dressing's available
      $18.75
    • 1/2 CEASAR

      1/2 the serving size of the Full Caesar Salad. Chopped romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with Creamy Caesar dressing. Other dressing's available
      $9.00
    • FULL CAESAR SALAD

      Chopped romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with Creamy Caesar dressing. Other dressing's available
      $16.00
    • FRENCH ONION CUP

      Seasoned beef broth, caramelized onions and seasoned chopped bread bites, topped with mozzarella cheese then baked
      $5.00
    • CUP OF CHILI

      House-made chili. Seasoned ground beef, beans, roasted tomatoes, red bell peppers and onions.
      $5.00
    • BOWL OF CHILI

      House-made chili. Seasoned ground beef, beans, roasted tomatoes, red bell peppers and onions.
      $8.00
    • FRENCH ONION BOWL

      Seasoned beef broth, caramelized onions and seasoned chopped bread bites, topped with mozzarella cheese then baked
      $8.00

    BURGERS/SANDWICHES

    • CLASSIC HAMBURGER

      1/2 lb. All beef patty, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, Banks drive-in burger sauce and dill pickle chips. Recommend fries as the side but alternative choices available
      $18.00
    • GREEN CHILI ELK

      1/2 lb. All Elk patty, grilled green chili pepper, pepper-jack cheese, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, chipotle aioli, topped with fried tortilla strings. Recommend fries as the side but alternative choices available
      $20.00
    • ULTIMATE SOUTHERN

      1/2 lb. Beer battered & breaded all beef patty, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, dill pickle chips, smoked bacon stripes, jalapenos, over easy fried egg all topped with Mother Ale queso. Mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Recommend fries as the side but alternative choices available
      $20.00
    • HALIBUT TACOS

      Naptown nut brown ale battered Alaskan halibut filet, creamy slaw, green chili sauce, salsa, avocado. Served in a grilled flour tortilla with melted white American cheese. Finished with a topping of lime crema
      $19.00
    • FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Fried hand dipped battered chicken breast, creamy slaw, jalapenos, dill pickles chips. Served with a chipotle aioli
      $19.00
    • AK MUSH BURGER

      1/2 lb. All beef patty, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, sauteed mushrooms, crisp lettuce and BBQ aioli. Recommend fries as the side but alternative choices available
      $19.00
    • SMOKY ANGUS BURGER

      1/2 lb. All beef patty, deep fried beer battered smoked cheddar, certified smoked black angus beef brisket smothered in house-made BBQ, crisp lettuce, house-made onion rings and BBQ jalapeño aioli
      $20.00
    • BACON AVOCADO CHICKEN

      Grilled chicken breast, bacon, sliced avocado, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, swiss cheese and mayo. Served on grilled sourdough bread
      $19.00
    • VEGGIE BURGER

      Beyond burger patty, romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, dill pickle chips, sliced red onions and white American cheese. Served on a brioche bun with our drive-in burger sauce
      $18.00
    • AURORA SHRIMP TACOS

      Fried Naptown nut brown ale battered shrimp tossed in house-made Aurora sauce and cole slaw. Served within grilled flour tortillas
      $18.00
    • CHEESESTEAK

      Thinly sliced ribeye steak, roasted seasoned onions & bell pepper mix and melt white American cheese all within a sub roll
      $20.00
    • ITALIAN HOAGIE

      Sliced Genoa salami, ham and spicy pepperoni, Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and banana peppers topped with balsamic vinaigrette. Served in a 8” hoagie bun
      $18.00

    PASTA

    • STEAK PASTA

      Penne noodles, sautéed red bell peppers & red onions, sliced mushrooms, fresh spinach. Served in a garlic alfredo sauce topping with parmesan cheese along with buttery garlic infused toast
      $23.95
    • GARLIC CHICKEN PENNE

      Penne noodles, grilled chicken, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, all served in a creamy pesto alfredo sauce and topped with parmesan cheese. Accompanied with buttery garlic infused toast
      $20.00
    • DONE RIGHT MAC & CHEESE

      Cavatappi noodle, smoked bacon crumbles, Mother ale queso and topped with parmesan cheese and garlic bread crumbs. Served with buttery garlic infused toast
      $19.00
    • CYO PASTA

      Choose your pasta, your sauce, your toppings. Served with buttery garlic infused toast
      $17.50
    • SHRIMP SCAMPI

      Fettuccini noodles, garlic & herb marinated butterflied split on the half shell shrimp, diced tomatoes and a spicy lemon garlic butter sauce, topped with parsley. Served with buttery garlic infused bread
      $22.50

    ENTREES

    • CHICKEN PARM

      Fettuccini pasta covered with a herb marinara, hand breaded fried chicken breast, melted mozzarella cheese and garnished with oregano seasoning
      $21.00
    • ST. LOUIS STYLE RIBS

      Slow roasted pork ribs smothered in a house-made Carolina style BBQ sauce, served with sidewinder fries and cole slaw or 2 side of your choice
      $33.00
    • HALIBUT & CHIPS

      1/2 lb. Naptwon nut brown ale battered Alaskan halibut filets, served with sides of sidewinder fries and creamy cole slaw and house-made tarter sauce. Alternative side are available
      $33.50
    • ADULT TENDERS

      1/2 lb. breaded Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
      $22.00
    • BRISKET DINNER

      1/2 lb of Smoked Certified Angus Beef Brisket, Smothered in house-made Carolina-style BBQ sauce. Served with Coleslaw and Mac and Cheese or your choice of two sides
      $22.75
    • SALMON BOWL

      $28.00
    • NY STRIP STEAK

      $37.00

    SIDES

    • SIDE FRIES

      $4.75
    • SIDE SWEET POT. PUFF

      $5.50
    • SIDE TORTILLA CHIPS

      $4.00
    • SIDE MAC AND CHEESE

      $5.50
    • SIDE BROCCOLI

      $5.50
    • COLESLAW

      $5.00
    • SIDE POTATOES

      $5.50
    • SIDE 3 PRETZELS

      $6.00
    • 3 GARLIC BREAD

      $5.00
    • SOLO GARLIC TOAST

      $2.00
    • SIDE BEEF PATTY

      $6.00
    • SOLO EGG

      $2.00
    • SIDE GRILLED SHRIMP

      $9.00
    • SIDE SALMON

      $10.00
    • SIDE STEAK

      $9.00
    • SIDE FRIED FISH

      $10.00
    • SIDE GRILLED FISH

      $10.00
    • SIDE FRIED SHRIMP

      $9.00
    • SIDE FRIED CHICKEN

      $7.00
    • SIDE GRILLED CHICKEN

      $7.00
    • SIDE REINDEER SAUSAGE

      $6.00
    • SIDE CAJUN FRIES

      $5.50
    • SIDE BRISKET

      $6.00
    • SIDE ELK PATTY

      $7.00
    • SIDE 3 TORTILLAS

      $2.00
    • SIDE RICE

      $5.50
    • SIDE CORN

      $5.00
    • SIDE BLACK BEAN PUREE

      $4.00

    PIZZA

    • CHEESE (10")

      $15.00
    • DOUBLE PEPP (10")

      $17.00
    • GREAT ALASKAN (10")

      $17.00
    • VEGETARIAN (10")

      $17.00
    • CHICKEN LITTLE RANCH (10")

      $17.00
    • EXTREME BANKS (10")

      $18.00
    • MAC AND CHEESE (10")

      $18.00
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN (10")

      $17.00
    • CHEESE (15")

      $20.00
    • DOUBLE PEPP (15")

      $24.00
    • GREAT ALASKAN (15")

      $25.00
    • VEGETARIAN (15")

      $23.00
    • CHICKEN LITTLE RANCH (15")

      $25.00
    • EXTREME BANKS (15")

      $25.00
    • MAC N CHEESE (15')

      $25.00
    • BUFFALO CHICKEN (15")

      $25.00
    • Cheese (GF!)

      $19.00
    • Double Pepperoni (GF!)

      $20.99
    • The Great Alaskan (GF!)

      $20.99
    • Vegetarian (GF!)

      $20.99

    KIDS MENU

    • KIDS CHEESE PIZZA

      $8.00
    • KIDS PEPP PIZZA

      $9.00
    • KIDS CHK STRIP

      $10.00
    • KID'S MAC N CHEESE

      $8.00
    • KIDS SLIDERS

      $9.00
    • KID FETTUCCINI

      $8.00

    DESSERTS

    • DENALI COOKIE

      $10.50
    • BLACK BEAR BROWNIE

      $10.50
    • ICE CREAM

      $6.00
    • CHOCOLATE CAKE

      $10.95
    • APPLE CRUMBLE

      $10.50
    • CHEESECAKE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.50
    • BREAD PUDDING

      $10.00
    • FRONTIER ROOT BEER FLOAT

      $8.50

    SAUCES

    • ALFREDO 4 OZ

      $1.99
    • BBQ 2 OZ

    • BBQ AIOLI 2 OZ

    • BLUE CHEESE 2 OZ

    • BLACK BEAN PUREE 4 OZ

      $1.99
    • BUFFALO RANCH 2 OZ

    • BURGER SPREAD 2 OZ

    • BUTTER 2 OZ

    • CAESAR 2 OZ

    • CHIPOTLE AIOLI 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • GUACAMOLE 4 OZ

      $3.29
    • HONEY MUSTARD 2 OZ

    • HONEY SIRACHA 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • HORSERADISH 2 OZ

    • CREAMY HORSE 2 OZ

    • LEMON AIOLI 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • MARINARA 4 OZ

      $1.99
    • MAYO 2 OZ

    • OLIVE OIL 2 OZ

    • QUESO 4 OZ

      $3.49
    • RANCH 2 OZ

    • SALSA 4 OZ

      $1.99
    • SESAME GLAZE 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • SOUR CREAM 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • TARTAR SAUCE 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • 1000 ISLAND 2 OZ

    • LIME CREAM 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • PARMESEAN RANCH 2 OZ

    • GREEN CHILI SAUCE 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • ITALIAN DRESSING 2OZ

    • BUFFALO SAUCE 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • BOLOGNESE 4OZ

      $2.49
    • CILANTRO CREMA 2 0Z

      $1.00
    • AURORA SAUCE 2 OZ

      $1.00
    • SIDE BLOODY MIX

      $1.00
    • HOT TO TROT REAPER

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.00
    • HOT TO TROT HABANERO

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.00
    • GARLIC RANCH 2 OZ

    • HOT HONEY 2OZ

      $2.00
    • SRIRACHA 2OZ

    XTRA TOPPINGS

    • SIDE TOPPINGS


    DRINKS

    SODA

    • WATER

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $3.00
    • GINGER ALE

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00
    • DR PEPPER

      $3.00
    • ROOT BEER

      $3.00
    • LEMONADE

      $3.00
    • vitaminwater

      $3.00
    • SWEET TEA

      $3.00
    • UNSWEETEND TEA

      $3.00
    • RASPBERRY TEA

      $3.00
    • FRONTIER ROOT BEER FLOAT

      $8.50
    • CLUB SODA

    • SHIRLEY TEMPLE

      $3.00
    • ARNOLD PALMER

      $3.00
    • GREEN TEA

      $3.00

    JUICE

    • ORANGE JUICE

      $3.95
    • APPLE JUICE

      $3.95
    • CRANBERRY JUICE

      $3.95
    • PINEAPPLE JUICE

      $3.95
    • MILK

      $3.00
    • CHOCOLATE MILK

      $3.00
    • GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

      $4.25

    KID'S DRINKS

    • KIDS SODA

      $3.00
    • KIDS APPLE JUICE

      $3.00
    • KIDS CRANBERRY

      $3.00
    • KIDS ORANGE JUICE

      $3.00
    • KIDS PINEAPPLE

      $3.00
    • KIDS CHOC MILK

      $3.00
    • KIDS MILK

      $3.00
    • KIDS STRAW LEMONADE

      $3.50

    VIRGIN DRINKS

    • VIRGIN STRAW LEMONADE

      $4.49
    • VIRGIN MOJITO

      $6.00
    • VIRGIN BLOODY MARY

      $6.00
    • VIRGIN MARG.

      $6.00
    • VIRGIN MOSCOW MULE

      $5.00

    CAN SODA

    • Sprite, Can

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.00
    • Coca-Cola, Can

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.00
    • Diet Coke, Can

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.00
    • CAN DR PEPPER

      $2.00
    • CAN GINGER ALE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00
    • CAN LEMONADE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00
    • 49TH STATE ROOT BEER

      $4.00
    • 49TH BLUEBERRY

      $4.00
    • smartwater Alkaline

      vapor-distilled with electrolytes for taste
      $4.00
    • 49TH BOREALIS SODA

      $4.00

    MONSTER

    • MONSTER ORIGINAL

      $5.00
    • JUICE PIPELINE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • JUICE RIO PUNCH

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • JUICE AUSSIE

      $5.00
    • FULL THROTTLE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00

    HOLIDAY SPECIAL

    LITTLE SOMETHING

    • HOLIDAY 1

      $45.00

    REALITY

    • HOLIDAY 2

      $60.00

    YOU KNOW IT

    • HOLIDAY 3

      $90.00
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    The Banks Alehouse is proud to serve the Fairbanks community a rotating selection of local and internationally known craft beers, featuring 34 locally-crafted favorites. Our menu features inventive Alaska twists on your favorite comfort food's, served up with a side of outstanding service. We do sports better. Catch the next big game with your family and friends like no where else in Fairbanks!

    Location

    1243 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701

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