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$$$$ | Downtown |
An absolute must for epicures and adventurous eaters, Crow's Nest uses inspired combinations to highlight, but never overpower, the freshest ingredients Alaska has to offer. Located on the top floor of the Hotel Captain Cook, this is also the best restaurant view in Anchorage, spanning the Chugach Mountains to the east, the Alaska Range to the north and west, and the city 20 stories below. The dress code, like everything in Alaska, is relaxed: business casual, but no sandals and no shorts.
939 W. 5th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Unforgettable views and atmosphere
- Excellent steaks and seafood
- 10,000-bottle wine cellar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Downtown |
The combination of shared small plates and an international wine list makes this Anchorage's most conversation-friendly dining venue. Although it's more fun to share, diners who prefer a plate of their own can also opt for inventive entrees ranging from southern fried game hen to shawarma-spiced lamb chops.
328 G St., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Monthly wine tastings
- Charcuterie plates
- Expansive next-door bottle shop
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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$$$ | Midtown |
The dining room here offers a range of meat and seafood entrees, while the lounge's separate menu feels suitable for a romantic date or a girls' night out. Kinley's also has a special knack for finding wines that taste luxe, but don't break the bank. Pair with an appetizer or one of their exquisite desserts, such as the mocha bourbon pecan torte.
3230 Seward Hwy., Anchorage, Alaska, 99503, USA
Known For
- Seafood specials
- Casual yet classy atmosphere
- Midtown's mightiest wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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This refined yet relaxing mountaintop restaurant is perched 2,300 feet up Mt. Alyeska, accessed by a 60-passenger aerial tram (free with dinner reservations, otherwise $29 round-trip). The forward-thinking prix fixe menu capitalizes on local produce and seafood, highlighted in dishes such as scallop bisque with smoked salmon mousse. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook seven glaciers in an unforgettable panoramic mountain view.
1000 Arlberg Rd., Girdwood, Alaska, 99587, USA
Known For
- Alaska-grown ingredients and top-tier seafood
- 32-page wine menu
- Unforgettable panoramic mountain views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$ | Downtown |
On summer days, Snow City attracts some serious crowds—and for good reason. This modern but unassuming café, convenient to many of the Downtown hotels, serves one of Anchorage's best (and yet reasonably priced) breakfasts all day long. If you're not an early riser or haven't made a reservation, be prepared to wait.
1034 W. 4th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Inventive eggs Benedict with king crab and salmon
- Vegan and gluten-free options galore
- Long waits unless you go early or make a reservation
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$$$$ | Downtown |
Inside a small frame house built in 1916, this nationally recognized 14-table restaurant opened in 1979 and is still going strong thanks to a regularly rotating menu that highlights classic Alaska ingredients. The wine list encompasses more than 700 international choices. The outstanding made-at-your-table Caesar salad is a superb opener for the baked halibut with a macadamia-nut crust served with coconut-curry sauce and fresh mango chutney. And if the homemade Alaska birch syrup butter pecan ice cream is on the menu, don't skip it.
627 W. 3rd Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Exceptionally deep wine cellar
- Table-made Caesar salads
- Homemade butter pecan ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Midtown |
Yet another upscale eatery tucked into an Anchorage strip mall, the colorful plating at Altura makes up for its beige location. The inventive menu here features items like red king crab mac and cheese, prawns and grits, and caviar nachos (yes, really).
4240 Old Seward Hwy., Anchorage, Alaska, 99503, USA
Known For
- Artful plating
- Slew of dessert wines
- Wagyu rib eye and filet mignon
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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$$$$ | Downtown |
Alaska's oldest steak house has barely changed since opening in 1957. The restaurant, with its dark wood and old-fashioned feel, serves tender, flavorful steaks of all kinds, along with a large seafood selection. Dinner reservations are advised.
417 W. 5th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Four-inch-thick filet mignon
- Homemade desserts
- Classic martinis
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekends
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Anchorage residents say eating at this beloved spot is well worth the one-hour drive south to Girdwood and the inevitable wait for dinner. The interior is completely covered with tacky art and Mardi Gras souvenirs, but the windows frame views of huge Sitka spruce trees and the diverse menu mixes hearty Cajun-style meals with such favorites as garlic seafood pasta, rack of lamb, French pepper steak, and shrimp étouffée.
Crow Creek Rd., Girdwood, Alaska, 99587, USA
Known For
- Tasty Cajun creations
- Gooey, chocolate-rice pie
- Gorgeous views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and late Oct.–mid-Dec. No lunch, Reservations not accepted
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$ | Downtown |
The scones and sandwiches at Fire Island draw bustling morning crowds. There are three locations across the city, but the original is embedded in a cozy neighborhood just blocks from Downtown, and makes a perfect destination for a leisurely morning muffin run.
1343 G St., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Busy open kitchen
- Hearty handcrafted breads
- A different menu every day
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No dinner
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$$$ | Downtown |
Beautifully crafted Pacific Rim dishes like Panang curry and spicy ahi tuna are a mainstay at Ginger, where the menu offers food that will please both adventurous and more traditional diners. Decorated in beautiful woods and warm tones, the interior perfectly complements the menu.
425 W. 5th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Hip happy hour menu
- Plenty of vegetarian options
- Artful plates in an artful setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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$$$ | Downtown |
The scent of hops permeates the cavernous, wood-beam BrewHouse, where at least a dozen beers are brewed on the premises. Locals mingle with visitors in this noisy, always-busy heart-of-town restaurant, and dinner selections range from chili-lime shrimp to fettuccine jambalaya and fresh seafood (in season). Summer reservations are recommended, even for lunch.
737 W. 5th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Wood-grilled rib eyes
- Can't-miss dessert menu
- Hefty imperial beers
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$ | Spenard |
Historic photos, mounted animals, and state memorabilia adorn this old family favorite near the airport. Lunch is available, but the restaurant is best known for its old-fashioned all-day breakfasts, which include menu items like reindeer sausage and crab omelets. Don't expect anything fancy; this is diner food in an Alaskana-filled setting.
4333 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, Alaska, 99517, USA
Known For
- Sourdough pancakes
- Generous portions
- Endless entertainment from the wall decor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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$$$$ | Midtown |
Don't let the Midtown strip mall that houses Jens' put you off: this is a true fine-dining establishment. The late chef-owner Jens Haagen Hansen's culinary legacy has led to the frequently changing menu that includes Alaska salmon, halibut, and rockfish. The Danish berry pudding with cream is a delightful way to cap a meal. The light and airy restaurant has a playful, energetic feel.
701 W. 36th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99503, USA
Known For
- Danish lunch specials
- "almost world famous" pepper steaks
- Light bites at the wine bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan., Sun., and Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | South Anchorage |
This out-of-the-way restaurant provides a respite after a summertime hike or wintertime ski in nearby Kincaid Park. Meals are artistically presented, and the diverse and creative menu, with a focus on Alaska regional cuisine, seafood, and game meats, changes seasonally.
6700 Jewel Lake Rd., Anchorage, Alaska, 99502, USA
Known For
- Shrimp grits and seafood gumbo
- Chocolate bourbon soufflé
- Long list at the wine bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$ | Midtown |
Always the top pick when local newspapers rate Anchorage pizzerias, Moose's Tooth is packed all week, despite the ample seating (it can hold up to 300 guests). The reason for the popularity is obvious: handcrafted beers from the on-site brewery, and a seemingly endless roster of pizzas topped with inventive options like jalapeños, cream cheese, shrimp, and lime.
3300 Old Seward Hwy., Anchorage, Alaska, 99503, USA
Known For
- Energetic outdoor waiting area
- House-made brews, root beer, and cream soda
- Alaska's best pizza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$ | Downtown |
Stop at either the Downtown or Midtown New Sagaya's grocery stores for quick lunches, healthy to-go food (perfect for hiking or camping), and Kaladi Brothers coffee. The in-house bakery and deli, L'Aroma, makes specialty breads, sandwiches, California-style pizzas, and a wide range of snack-worthy pastries.
900 W. 13th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Fresh seafood counter
- Asian ingredients galore
- Outdoor seating
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$$ | Spenard |
Part eatery and part community center and event space, this café offers plenty of healthy (or, at least, healthy-sounding) fare, including fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, organic sandwiches, fresh vegan soups, and tempeh burgers. While vegans and vegetarian visitors to Anchorage should definitely make a beeline to Organic, omnivores are not left out in the cold: the menu also includes Thai chicken wraps, grass-fed burgers, and lamb.
2610 Spenard Rd., Anchorage, Alaska, 99503, USA
Known For
- House-baked breads and buns
- Inventive juice bar
- Live music throughout the week
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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$$$ | Downtown |
The menu at Orso ("bear" in Italian) has gradually shifted from its Mediterranean roots, adding Alaska touches like baked seafood mac and cheese to the selection of traditional pastas, fresh seafood, and locally famous desserts. Be sure to ask about the daily specials. If you can't get a table at dinner (reservations are advised), you can select from the same menu at the large bar.
737 W. 5th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
Known For
- Light bites at happy hour
- Fresh takes on Italian standards
- Gluten-free options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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$$ | South Anchorage |
What started as a creekside log cabin is now a 70-screen sports bar with room for athletic fans of every stripe, from hockey (of course) to mushing and beyond. There's also an outdoor deck, pool tables, and a large and varied menu of tasty bar favorites.
5227 Old Seward Hwy., Anchorage, Alaska, 99518, USA
Known For
- Best wings in the city
- Patio on the bank of Campbell Creek
- Fireside seating in an original log cabin building
