Wayyyyy too slow at the front to handle the summer crowds. Mediocre beer and food but the view brings the crowds.

Food is excellent- Filipe was our waiter and did a great job - we had the chowder and cheesy crab sandwich which was great. The beer and root beer were also enjoyed. We sat on the roof top and enjoyed the view and good weather. read more

Very delicious food and great service. This has more of a sports bar vibe and less of a brewery take. Lunch upstairs was perfect and there is a very nice water view. read more

Go here for the beer and stay for the food. Went early dinner time on a Tuesday and was not disappointed. Very solid selection of beers and cocktails and you can never go wrong with seafood in Anchorage. Ordered a nitro stout and the Asiago and Parmesan Crusted Halibut--talk about a great dish and the perfect amount of food. Vibes and service were good. A+ read more

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genuinely so god awful, the service is the worst i've ever experienced in my entire life. honestly probably a racist establishment. we were told 15 min wait, which is totally fine. but then they took us off the waitlist after we got to 1st in line & i had to talk to the hostess to get back on the waitlist. she put us back at our spot but then they let three parties in ahead of us??? we finally got seated after 30 minutes of waiting but then they totally ignored us for another 30 minutes. and i mean COMPLETELY ignored, no one even asked if we wanted water which imo is crazy because literally every restaurant i've been to at least does water within 30 minutes of sitting down... i don't know if they're racist or what but we just left without ordering. we saw many parties (all white btw) come in after us and get their orders taken AND food served first. do not come here lol i've never been this annoyed at a restaurant in my life bro and im from LA so i KNOW long wait times please avoid, this place does not deserve your money read more

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We have ventured up to Alaska for the past to July 4 celebrations, and each time we have found our self at 49th State brewing. We understand why there's always a wait here, and after our second experience, we will continue to come join the line for dinner here! This place is an absolute institution! They've got great beer, the indoor and outdoor seating areas are fantastic. When the weather is nice, sitting out on the porch is awesome. When it's not, inside is bustling, but surprisingly intimate with the large booths that are available. We've sampled a good portion of the menu, including the fish and chips, a couple of burgers (including the Yak burger!) and even explored the healthier side of the menu with a grilled chicken dish and the tuna poke bowl! Literally, everything we've tried. Here is delicious. The burger was particularly memorable. Juicy, well seasoned, and with some delightful cheese and fixings! It was almost too big for one hand! On the way out, there's a gift shop where you can buy hats, shirts, and some of these special offering beers that they have. I brought back a couple of limited releases from last year, including a couple unreal stouts. They were good enough that I checked a bag on the way home! Go here, wait if you have to, eat and drink, sleep happy! read more

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Had such a lovely experience here. The food was flavorful, the service was friendly, and the space felt cozy and welcoming. I also appreciated the non-alcoholic choices. Definitely a place worth visiting read more

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So I went to this spot during my Alaska trip and absolutely loved it! It has this cozy bar vibe with a fireplace inside and a fire pit outside, what else do you need! So the crowd was super chill. Outside they had some seating area around the bon fire kind of setting and the parking lot had this cool vintage truck and Alaskan street signs. So onto the food, I started with a yakadilla...yep, a quesadilla with yak meat! First time trying yak and honestly, not bad at all. It was dry, salty and kind of tasted like jerky but it was okay. I just wanted to try it once. Then came the onion ring stacks. These were huge and hands down my favorite. I never had such stacks before! So crispy and so good! Also, tried the smoked baby ribs with BBQ & slaw! They were fine, no complaints. Next I tried the halibut and chips and these were delicious. The fish was fresh and the batter was just the right amount of crispy and flavor. Last and also the least was The vegan flatbread with black chickpeas and lettuce... yeah that combo didn't hit. And now the beer!!! I'm not even a beer person, but I tried two of their in house drafts and OMG they tasted like cocktails in the best way! Check the pics I just couldn't stop drinking lol Oh also had the strawberry thyme cocktail and loved it. read more

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I have family in town so I decided to give 49th another try. Since we're still pre-Memorial Day, the crowds weren't insane. The rest of what I had to say, sadly, still stands. The beer here continues to get better and...the food continues to get worse as the service get progressively more spotty. My Mom and I came in for Mother's Day and the beers were stellar. Their SmÖk is one of the best smoked beers you can get anywhere. Their West Coast Pilsner was as good as my own! The service? We were done with our beers and were kind of waiting for someone to look at us again...it's like we became invisible. Had to flag someone down to get the tab. We came here for dinner last night. The halibut tacos were not good. The halibut was fishy and throat-scrapingly, dry. It came with chips and pico but...the pico cup was so pathetic that there was maybe enough in it for 3-4 chips. My mom got a salad instead of fries, but fries came out. My brother didn't get sauce for his wings. These mistakes are understandable, but the server never followed up with us after the food was dropped off. So he didn't find out till 30 minutes later that my Mom didn't want fries and my bro needed some sauce to dampen up the bone-dry wings. The best way to experience 49th State is to drink their beer. Preferably somewhere else. read more

Awesome atmosphere, and it gets packed. Difficult to even grab a spot at the bar in the evening. They claim they have the best halibut and chips in town. And it is excellent (only gripe is that the pieces are a little small). Amazing beer selection. You would be there for weeks if you wanted to try all of their beers. If in Anchorage, this place should move to the top of your list for casual dining or to grab a beer. Bartenders are great. read more

I *want* to love 49th State Brewery so much. The space is great, the vibe is fun, and honestly--the food is really good. That's what makes this so frustrating. Every time I come here, the service is a complete trainwreck. A few months ago, I had one of the strangest service interactions I've ever experienced. Our server would not let me set my water glass anywhere except directly on the coaster. I'm not exaggerating, she watched me set it down at a nearby table, came over, picked it up, moved it onto the coaster, looked at me, and said it *had* to go on the coaster. This happened more than once. It got to the point where it felt uncomfortable and bizarre, like she literally would not let it go. Then on Super Bowl Sunday, I came in about 2.5 hours after opening, before the rush, but specifically for the half-price apps promo that was being advertised everywhere. The bartender had no idea what I was talking about. Instead of taking two minutes to ask a manager, he kept saying, "we will figure it out" to me and then to two other groups at the bar who asked the same thing. Eventually he came back and said he "heard" it didn't start until 2pm. I told him the website and Facebook event clearly said 11am until end of game, and again... "we will figure it out." To be fair, I *did* get the discount in the end, but it shouldn't be that hard. Promotions should be communicated to staff, and basic questions shouldn't feel like such a struggle every single visit. This place has so much potential, and the food really is good, but the service consistently feels undertrained, unprepared, and chaotic. I keep giving it another chance because I want it to be great, but at some point, the service has to catch up to the food. read more

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After stopping at their Denali location, we came here for dinner once we got back for Anchorage. Pretty similar menu but much more crowded and difficult to get a table. We ended up getting one of their high tops around the fire pit that was open seating. Great for a party of 2. Really enjoyed their calamari. The chowder was delicious, too. Great selection of beer and cider on tap. Very lively and festive here. Service wasn't the greatest, but it was busy. Great place for some tasty seafood and local beers. read more

We had an hour wait for a table because we didn't make reservations. We could have sat in the bar but we wanted a nice table upstairs. They brew their own beer so you have a good selection of unique brews. We decided to vary from the normal seafood choices. We went with tak burger and Bison or buffalo meatloaf. Both were very good. We had o e small glitch in our meal, but the server and manager fixed the problem quickly. If you order an appetizer and meal, you may not have enough room for dessert. We didn't, we left full. Good food, good service, excellent experience. Try them and make your own decisions. read more

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Beer: 4 stars. Everything was very good. Views: 5 stars Service: Excellent 5 stars Food: 4 stars. Honestly, while my wife like her Poke bowl, she said it was "good". My Halibut Tacos (see the picture) were buried under a proper salad-- the description made me think just greens in the tacos and maybe a side salad--and I didn't get much flavor from the seasoning on the fish. The sauce was nice, but the who dish felt very dry and there really needs to be more chips. I think they just need to call this a Halibut Taco Salad and scrap the tortillas. Adding the accompanying Pico was kind of pointless because it couldn't make its way to the fish taco because of the greens. Oh and why were there only 2? Is there a tariff on Halibut in Alaska between where they're caught and the brewery? read more

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Came in for the salmon. Ata kept me well served. What a great experience! Jay checked on me several times. Food, ambiance, service! All wonderful! read more

Been here a few times mostly over the summer. Love sitting out on the patio while soaking in the sun. However, the service is always a bit slow (seems they're short staffed), so I definitely wouldn't go if I'm in a pinch for time. The pretzel is always a hit. We tried the fried calamari which had good flavor, but unfortunately got some pieces that were raw... the staff were really good about apologizing and making things right when we notified them though. The sandwiches are pretty good and fries were nice and crisp. Didn't realize they would charge me extra for their "special sauce" when they asked me whether I wanted it... read more

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Went before my return flight around mid afternoon, place was already packed. Had the tuna nachos which were a bit salty but overall the tune was fresh. Also had a cup of chowder because that's the place to get it and it was delicious. They have a ton of beer options. Sophie and Jose was very attentive and made sure my experience went well. read more

Great place with wonderful food & better beers! Rafail gave impeccable service and he's only in training! Loved it!!

First off, we did not go for beer so I cannot comment on that. We went because my companion wanted a burger. Everything was fine; although nothing stood out. The person next to me had the Poké bowl and that looked really good and colorful, and I wished I had ordered it. There's a very good view. There were lots of employees and even still, it took a long time for our food to come. It felt like it might've been sitting there for a while as nothing was very hot when it arrived. read more

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I am a big fan of 49th State Brewing for any occasion! I have been several times now - for date night, work happy hour, and for drinks and appetizers with friends. Every time the food and drinks are delicious! My personal drink favorites are their signature cocktails, the Alaskan Gold Rush and the North to the Floor margarita. For food, you can't go wrong with the World Famous Yak Burger or Mt. Magnificent Burger! Both are a fun variation of a classic comfort burger, bursting with delicious flavor. The Parmesan Crusted Halibut and Alaska Wild King Salmon were also impressive, with beautiful plating. Although a little on the pricier end for a brewery, I can't recommend this place enough! I'll make any excuse to dine here! read more

4 solid stars for food, 3.5 for ambiance & service, and 1 star for parking. Parking is difficult here, you have to pay a meter out on the street if you can find one, or park in an easy to walk to lot just across the street that charges $9/hr and $14 for 2 hours. Ambiance is nice but slightly dated. There is a baby changing table in the ladies room but the buckle to strap them in is missing. Food was really tasty. We got Alaskan halibut tacos, a Baja steak salad, a cup of seafood chowder and a kids chicken strip meal with fries. We also had pale ales on draft which were great. The seafood chowder claims to be the best in town and honestly I agree with that. It was really my favorite bite and I wish I'd gotten a whole bowl. Service was diligent, but at 3pm on a Tuesday it seemed like there were way too many staff wandering around with nothing to do. Conclusion: if you're willing to pay outrageous amount for parking the food is wonderful, and beers are good. read more

Loved this place!! Super spacious, open seating, and the staff is just so friendly. Food is great and bought some beers to go as well - a nice souvenir for friends and family back at home! FOOD: Fish and Chips (7/10) - Super solid fish and chips. Really liked the orange / brown sauce, still not really sure what it is but was great. Crab Dip (8/10) - Super sweet and delicious crab with a ton of pita bread. Really nice appetizer! read more

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Best staff ever. You walk in and feel like old friends, instantly. Great Notes * Brussels sprouts app - perfect way to get your veggies * Yak burger. Very lean meat but it tastes like an old-time backyard barbecue burger * Beers of all kinds, made in-house * Root beer! Not too sweet, it's perfect Vibes * First off, there's a tabletop fire pit. What! * Does there need to be a second off? read more

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Prior to heading on vacation and when researching for places to go to and restaurants to eat, this place kept popping up. This place is busy! We passed by one day on our way to do something else and you could tell from just driving by that it was busy. Later on in the week, we stopped by and same thing! They told us it was going to be about a 45 minute wait for a table for 2, but it ended up being a 30 minute wait. We checked out their "gift shop" area and looking at their menu while we waited so time passed by really quickly. The place is huge, 2 stories and it also has an outdoor eating area with rooftop views. Casual but nice establishment. It ended up being an early dinner for us, which was great since we went on a Friday night and I could only imagine it was going to get more crowded. Staff was efficient and super nice. We ordered: Seward's Folly, Ginger Ale, Artichoke Alaskan King Crab Dip, King Crabby Grilled Cheese and a trio of Sausages that was part of their specials. The King Crabby Grilled Cheese Sandwich was perfection. The right amount of cheeses...yes cheeses. It included Appenzeller Swiss and Cream Cheeses that melted perfectly. Every crunchy bite of the sandwich had crab meat. They didn't skimp out. The dip was so good too. My friend couldn't stop raving about the Seward's Folly beer. With so many great food choices in Alaska, it would be unfair to only come here BUT since I know I will be coming back to Alaska, I know I will make 49th State Brewing a must stop. I would love to try out their other menu choices. such as their burgers, or bowls or pizza! read more

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I'd give this place 10 stars if I could! My experience at 49th State Brewing was incredible, all thanks to their outstanding customer service. A week before my trip to Anchorage, they called to inform me that my reservation for the Friday before the Iditarod ceremony had been mistakenly accepted due to a private event. They apologized, offered a free appetizer, and suggested visiting their airport location instead. Since this trip marked my 49th state visit, I was determined to dine there. When I shared my story, they invited me to stop by on Saturday--one of their busiest days--and speak with a manager. Despite the packed house, they honored their word and found me a seat after a short wait. The service was exceptional--the manager checked in, and my server was incredibly attentive and kind. They could have simply canceled my reservation like everyone else's and called it a day, but instead, they went above and beyond to make things right. Amazing food, great drinks, and even better people. If you're in downtown Anchorage, this is a must-visit! Huge shoutout to Chelsea and Scott, the managers, for exceeding customer expectations! read more

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Beer flight. Hell ya. Crab grilled cheese hell ya. Chowder. Hell ya!!! Great place for food and service was solid. Has tv for sports read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday and the place wasn't packed but was moderately busy. Sat for 15 minutes before having to inquire about getting someone from the waitstaff to take our order. Ordered the crabby grilled cheese and fish and chips. Also ordered an ice tea but it never materialized. Kitchen staff brought our food within about 10 minutes and it was very good. The grilled cheese is filled with crab and very rich. The soup and fries help temper it a little. A few more fries would have been nice. The fish and chips was great. The tartar sauce has a slight lemon kick but was good, as was the slaw. Our server walked by maybe 2 times after taking our order but never checked on us or brought the check. We had to request our check from another server after waiting a while and not seeing our server. The wait staff seemed to have no idea where he went. Great food but the service might be a toss up. Prices are up there but par for the course in downtown Anchorage. read more

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I've been to 49th State Brewing a few times and it's absolutely a staple in the Anchorage area. Our server, Carlos, was attentive and kind to us in the bar area and even put down a napkin for our plates since we were grabbing food as well. The blueberry soda is fantastic if you want a non alcoholic option but they have plenty of specialty beers, wines, and cocktails as well. My friend got the seafood chowder which was delicious and I got the shrimp basket which was just fine. I love the stocked bar, the tables with fireplaces in the middle, and the beautiful views of downtown Anchorage. read more

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Good selection of beers, though they were out of a couple I wanted to try. Weather was great when we were there and nice outdoor tables.

The wait time was pretty long on a Friday night. However, we finally got seated after waiting for over an hour for a table of 4. The atmosphere is loud and busy. Our table ordered the nachos, yak burger, crab grilled cheese, fish tacos, and mushroom pizza. The crab grilled cheese definitely used imitation crab as I could clearly see and taste the artificial stringy texture of the "crab meat." But overall, the grilled cheese tasted pretty good despite using imitation crab meat. The yak burger was incredibly juicy and tender and paired well with the sauce in the burger. The pizza and tacos were sub par, and I would probably not order it again in the future. Our server was pretty cold to us, which we thought was strange. He barely checked up on our table and took a long time to refill our waters. We asked for the check and to-go boxes at the same time and had to wait an extra 25 minutes for him to bring the to-go box after paying for the check. He also stood over me as I was typing in the tip amount on the credit card machine which made me incredibly uncomfortable. Overall the food is not bad, but the service and wait time was very off putting. read more

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I visited on a Saturday around 5pm for an early dinner. The bar area was crowded. I took this as a good sign. Seating was opened for you to sit anywhere. I found a nice table near the window. Loved the rustic decor. It made me feel like I was in an Alaskan Lodge having a drink and dinner. I wanted to try some of the Alaskan caught fish I had seen advertised in the area. The halibut tacos were amazing. I chose the beer batter for the fish in the taco. The fish pieces were generous filling the taco. The added slaw made them messy but oh so good to eat. Service was good even with the large crowd. The server was attentive and I did not wait long for my order to be delivered to my table. Would highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

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Food & drink was great! Our server was wonderful! Definitely would recommend to everyone!

The service was slow and upon receiving my bill it was 171 I signed after scanning my card and pressed no tip left a cash tip. After checking my account I noticed I got charged 201 as if they'd left themselves a tip without my knowledge so beware when you scan your card there make sure you get a receipt. read more

The best food we could find in Anchorage. Nearby the Hilton hotels and has fantastic seafood. Very popular so prepare for a wait with a large party. Our favorite was the Parmesan halibut and the crab grilled cheese. Delicious and cozy atmosphere, definitely get the seafood dishes! read more

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My husband and I have stopped by here twice and the first time we came was probably not the greatest experience that I should base this review on but it definitely has a great impact on our second time coming back. We somehow ended up at the back entrance which was absolutely packed and we ended up grabbing something from the food truck in the back. In total to wait in line and order/wait for food it was probably closer to ~20 minute wait (around 7:30ish on a Thursday night). My husband got a reindeer brat and a 907 ale, I ended up with a strawberry lemonade and 50th state pig wings (definitely not what I was expecting for the price point, but besides the point). Overall Thursday night kind of turned us off from trying here again. But I read that their fish and chips were the best in town so we had to come back just to try. Friday around 2 we had a short 15 minute wait and our service was quick and fast. We sat inside and it was amazing/beautiful views! Our server was great and attentive, out of the 6 places we've tried in Alaska for fish and chips this one was 3/6! Not bad but just a little dry on the fish and the batter was a little heavier than our top two places. Overall 3/5. read more

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I got the fish and chips and a couple of gin and soda waters. The food was phenomenal! The halibut was so perfectly cooked and still very moist inside. Portion size was a bit small but I ate everything on the plate. Would definitely come here again. read more

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Never had a bad meal here! Good service, clean, timely and tasty dishes. Very well managed and operated. I'll go Jere whenever I have the opportunity because they never disappoint! A+ read more

Always a favorite whenever I am in Anchorage! I had the Alaska wild king salmon and my friend had the halibut. Both were delicious! It can get pretty busy, but their service is always great. Our server was Kim and she was kind and attentive the entire time despite it being very busy. read more

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49th State makes their own drinks.... It's what they are popular for. It took more than 10 minutes before someone acknowledged us or offered to get us drinks. Once we were served, the waitress was good and gave recommendations. She said the Fish and Chips were a healthy choice - not greasy (not true). The atmosphere here surprised us. The main floor is self seating and the two floors above have reservations. For a place that was busy; the sound didn't echo off the walls, the lighting was dim enough but well lit. The music was calming. This and the drinks we would come back for - and the opportunity to find the one thing on their menu they are amazing at.... We got the crab spinach dip as an appetizer with chips. This was good with maybe a little too much cheese - still good. My husband got the seafood chowder; he said the Rolls were better than the chowder. I had the Fish and Chips. Starting with what should have been what they say they are known for, the fish its self had no flavor other than the grease it was fried in. No salt, pepper or anything. The fish was also overcooked and very dry - with grease mixed in. The fries were not anything special but better than the Fish. read more

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I regret going there. This place was recommended by many, many people as an amazing place with amazing food, but I was extremely disappointed. First of all, there's a huge line. No matter the time of the day you're going, you will wait. Second of all, the food was awful: it costed over $100 for two people but the food was worse than mediocre. The cauliflower appetizer was disgusting due to the sause, absolutely awful, couldn't eat more than two pieces. The burger was bad, the drinks were very weak. I usually never regret going to restaurant but I regret going to this one. Don't waste your time, there are plenty better places. read more

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