This place is amazing and with great views!!! The food is wonderful and we love coming here

Excellent fast service even while they were busy and friendly staff. Quality food and drinks all around. The King Crab Grilled Cheese with the seafood chowder is an absolute must. Fantastic ambiance in the heart of Downtown Anchorage. read more

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I had a late lunch at 49th state brewing. I enjoyed a bowl of seafood chowder that has Alaska king salmon, Kachemak Bay halibut and tender clams. I had a lager loaf to go with it but it was dry and inedible even with butter. The service was excellent. A guy next to me had the Yak burger and it looked delicious. read more

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The ambience of the place, specially on the rooftop was good. However the food was below par and the service was mixed. Mexican street corn was decent, but the crispy cauliflower was neither crispy nor tasty. It was dipped in way too much sauce on the outside and watery/soft on the inside. The Margherita pizza (not pictured) was way below par. The sauce and the cheese were not what I would expect. The service was mixed with the hostess being unable to communicate clearly or politely. The servers on the other hand were friendly but not always on top of getting water or cutlery. read more

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Met a long time friend here to dinner. We sat on the patio upstairs. The food was amazing! I had the Yak burger and it was cooked a perfect Med Rare! Yan our server was awesome, recommended ao many great options. The crabby grilled cheese my wife had was also fantastic read more

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So I have some family that live up in Anchorage, and the whole week we were visiting them they kept talking about 49th stat brewery. So here's the deal, I'm not much of a beer guy, and the ones I've tried, I prefer fruitier drinks. They tried to tell me how the food was better than the drinks, but having been to plenty of breweries, I didn't really believe them... I was Wrong. 49th State Brewery ended up becoming one of our favorite restaurants ever. You walk in and it feels very Alaska, there's horns on the walls, it gives log cabin vibes, but not in an obnoxious way, it's like a modern cabin if that makes sense. Everyone we interacted with was very kind and helpful. They have a very large selection of beers, ciders, and cocktails. You can get a flight of any beer they have that isn't bottled or canned only so that opens you up to about 80% of the beers they have. I got a flight with the Arnold Palmer, Nitro McCarthy, Tiger's Blood, and Tropic Tundra. All were fantastic. I was honestly shocked at how similar Arnold Palmer and Tiger's blood were to their counterparts. Then the food was just out of this world. I wanted crab, and was convinced to get the crab grilled cheese. This thing was FULL of crab. It came with a cup of chowder to dip it into as well. It was incredibly good. We went again later that week and I got a Yak burger, which was also phenomenal! It tasted like a beef, but who else can say they ate a Yak Burger in Alaska? Now if there was a way to petition these guys to branch out of the 49th state to the lower 48, that'd be amazing, but then again, it'd be one less reason to make a trip back! read more

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Great beer! I recommend a flight to sample a few. Both the Salmon and the Halibut Fish & Chips were OUTSTANDING! Don't forget to order a pretzel! read more

Great Service Fun Laid Back Atmosphere Besides 24 Beers on Tap Tons of Selection as it's also a Full Bar read more

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Good options for seafood and vegetarian. Service was fast, and ambiance was great as well. Reasonably priced with good portions sizes.

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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Halibut Parmesan crusted fillet. Sooooo good! I would definitely recommend for anyone

Downtown Anchorage is packed with dining choices, but 49th State Brewing wins for its lively atmosphere, gorgeous views, and top-notch seafood. Start your meal with the soft pretzel appetizer--it is massive and anything but basic! ​For mains, you really can't go wrong with any seafood on the menu, but the Halibut Cove Burger and the rich seafood chowder are absolute standouts that will not disappoint. ​Insider Tip: Don't order dessert upstairs! Instead, head downstairs after your meal to Wild Scoops, a incredible local ice cream shop tucked right below the brewery, for the perfect sweet finish. 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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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

Okay food, but the male server had VERY nice hair, so I asked him for his hair routine and my hair is healthy now thanks to him :P I got some crab sandwich and I didn't really care for it- but I also got some artichoke thing and that was banging It was a little dirty, but otherwise it was an okay lunch after shopping :) read more

Really really wanted to give more stars but 2nd visit did not live up to first. We spent 5 days in Anchorage and ate here our 2nd night. 3 of us had the Seafood Chowder and it was amazing. Best chowder i have ever had. So much seafood in it and large pieces! We were all raving about it and said we were coming back next night Went back the next night and exact opposite experience. The same 3 of us re-ordered the chowder and I found NO seafood in mine. Flavor still great only potatoes. Only 1 of us found a significant piece of seafood. Disappointed and didn't go back. Other food we had: Fish and Chips were good, Bavarian Pretzel was good, Macaroni and Cheese was decent. Their waiting time system is not accurate. The first night they told us an hour and 20 minutes so we put our name on the list and decided to drive to Walmart and run a quick errand. As we pulled into the parking lot 12 minutes later we got a text our table was ready. So we turned around and went back. Second night, same thing, Told an hour so this time we didn't leave. It was about 20 minutes. Hope your experience is as good as our FIRST visit read more

I had the king Crab cheese sandwich with seafood chowder. And omg it was sooo soo good. Best one I've ever tried. The buttery crisp bread which gives a good crunch at every bite. Would definitely recommend. The Ambiance and vibe is amazing as well. 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

The food is very different. I go there for the drinks. Atmosphere can be loud downstairs. Upstairs is nice for sound dampening. Deck is superb right on the water. Amazing view of the inlet. 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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The food was great; we shared the crab stuffed jalapeños and I had the bacon wrapped meatloaf. Both were really good. We sat at the bar but there was a really cool firepit in the middle of the room with seating that looked very nice. It was crowded but the noise level wasn't too bad. I'd go back! 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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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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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

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've been coming to 49th State for lunch, dinner, drinks, and events for quite a while and have usually enjoyed the atmosphere, especially the rooftop. Unfortunately, the last two times we visited, the service experience was really disappointing. We waited around 25 minutes on the very top rooftop without being helped or checked on, and eventually ended up leaving both nights. My boyfriend went up after 30 minutes and requested to be attended to. I understand places get busy, but being completely unattended for that long was frustrating. I still think the location and vibe are great, which is why this was so disappointing. Hoping service improves because this used to be one of our go-to spots. We did go to the beer garden and got a pretzel and beer before we left but hope to go back and experience the rooftop. read more

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We had the king crabby grilled cheese and yak burger and it was amazing! Rich and delicious! 10 out of 10 would recommend this place if in anchorage! 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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Slow service but Food more than makes up for it, the Halibut and chips is top tier! Ambiance is fun and energenic on the first floor where it is seat yourself, upstairs is more of an elegant dining experience. Depending on the mood your in both are great just allow for time since both floors are slow to serve. read more

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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This was by far the worst meal we had in Anchorage, which is sad because we had high hopes based on the reviews. First, I added our party of 5 to the waitlist and they said it would be an hour wait. Then they text me after 20 mins and said my table was ready (yay) but immediately after, texted me to say l our table was cancelled. We went up to the podium and the girl told me that I cancelled and I showed her the text where I confirmed. They were able to seat us but it took forever to get our order taken. That should've been our first sign. We ended up waiting over an HOUR from the time we ordered to our food coming out. The table that sat next to us, and ordered after us, received their food 30 mins before we did. Once our food did come out, all the food was lukewarm, except for the one steak we ordered. Ironically, only the steak was hot, the mash on the plate was also lukewarm. I ordered the king crab (which was $175 bucks) and the crab was barely room temp along with all the sides. I'm not one to usually complain, but if I'm paying $175 for one entree, I expect it to be cooked well and not cold. Someone from the kitchen came out and took the temp and agreed that it was not hot (duh, you could tell just my touching it, I didn't need a thermometer to tell me that). On top of that, it was very obviously dried out. It wasn't even just my crab. Literally all, except our steak, was room temp. You could tell that the rest of our entrees were left sitting there for a while. By this point, everyone was starving so they ate their meals even though it wasn't up to par. The worse part is that we even asked our waiter to bring out anything that was ready (he told us that the kitchen was still waiting on the steak) and it still took 15 mins. I finally just asked them to remove the crab from our bill (they took it away). They asked me if I wanted something else but it was already 9:30pm and our kids needed to go to bed. I wasn't going to wait however long it was going to take them to make my order again. And you know what the kicker was? On the receipt, the recommended tip was based on the total that included the crab, even though I asked them to remove it and they took it away. This was not a comped meal, even though they acted like it was. It was just a bad experience all around and very poorly handled. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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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Food was great. Service was great. It was busy but it was worth it. Wait staff apologized for the time but she was very attentive.

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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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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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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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