We stopped here in an Alaska Tour. We had a few hours to have lunch. We were amazed how good this…read moreplace was. The crepe were well prepared the service was quick. I went all in and ordered the Special Crepe - Alaskan Smoked King Salmon. Husband had the Breakfast Crepe. The salmon was phenomenal. I would suggest this to everyone. A must have

Excellent crepes, very warm and inviting dining space. Get the salmon if you want a savory crepe,…read morecan't go wrong.

We had a great dining experience, the service was amazing and the food absolutely delicious. Their…read moreMalbec was one of the best I've had in a while. Atmosphere was enjoyable , we had a perfect ev

Out on vacation and came here for our last night. Unbelievable dinner. Not only was the service…read moresuperb - Jessica was incredible but the food was excellent too. Lots of yummy dishes. We were all very satisfied.

Our server Tally was so friendly and attentive! We really enjoyed talking about our shared hometown…read moreof San Diego with her. The restaurant was cute and the food was delicious. Would recommend!

April made us feel welcome! Made great dinner recommendations. Food was to die for! Ambiance was…read morekiller!

We've been coming for many years now, on and off, and I wouldn't say that it's one of my favourite…read moreplaces, though I do like their space, and dining room. Lots of Dutch-style art, and the bar is light, airy, and has lots of plants. I don't drink alcohol, so I can't speak to their selection. It irritates me that they aren't open at dinnertime, and feel they are missing out, my husband says he remembers a time when you could get a beer and a brat at the bar during the evening, so I don't know quite when that stopped being a thing. Anyway, I admit I stayed away for a few years, following their re-opening after the pandemic, due to the repetitive instructions given when we were seated. (Leave your mask on, except when taking a bite of food, or a sip of a drink) I know that at that time, businesses had the right to turn away non-masked patrons, but as customers who were compliant with masking instructions, to repeatedly receive this instruction whenever we came in, by the same server, got old fast. It seemed like she did not remember us from our previous visits, and I was annoyed about it. It would be a stretch to say it's 5 star food. But it's good. I usually get the curry chicken sandwich with potatoes, which are sliced thin and fried, sort of like home fries, but in slices rather than cubes. The servers are good, and attentive (it's just that I had a bit of a resentment over the post pandemic mask instruction, even though I did comply with it, it made me weary, of the repeated mask instruction, mask on, except when taking a bite or a drink, continually, whilst trying to eat a meal) I also like the Thai chicken on croissant, and the Benedict is pretty good as well. In keeping with their name, the names of sandwiches and dishes are strongly Dutch-leaning, and this is why I wish the dining room were open for dinner, so I could get to try some other Dutch foods. I don't think the menu has changed at all in the 13 years I've lived here, except for the soup du jour. Do they have a Daily Special? I'm not sure, but one wasn't mentioned when we were in last week. Anyway, we'll go back.

Service is friendly and accommodating. I love the art work inside the cafe's dining area. Got the…read moreAvocado Melt with Potato soup.

The food was delicious. Our server was helpful and…read moreattentive. The ambiance was just right for carrying on conversations.

If dining is meant to be an experience, then tonight was certainly one. Not the kind you rave…read moreabout, more the kind you unpack over a stiff drink later, wondering what exactly went wrong. I made a late reservation at Southside Bistro, hopeful for a good evening. We arrived 30 minutes early, aiming to grab a drink at the bar. No dice. It was full. The owner suggested we grab a glass of wine while we waited, which would have been lovely had there been anywhere remotely comfortable to do so. So instead, we went next door to the liquor store and made the best of the situation (hello, bitters, Luxardo's and bourbon for later). When we returned, we were greeted with a blank stare. The host had no memory of us, which was... fine. Mistakes happen. We were seated shortly after. Let's talk ambiance. If "cold minimalism meets cafeteria intimacy" is your thing, you'll feel right at home. Shared bench seating put us close enough to hear the life stories of both adjacent tables. Romantic, if you're into that sort of thing. Now, service. Hats off to our server, Gina. Professional, kind, and the MVP of the night. She did her best to carry the weight of what unfolded next. We ordered two apps: blue cheese custard and clams. The custard was lovely, rich, garlicky, and creamy with a well-made flatbread. Alaska's produce limitations made the wilted greens forgivable. The clams, however, were a different story -- overcooked, gritty, and floating in what I can only assume was salted dishwater. Olive oil? Not even a whisper. Then came the entrées. A filet mignon and a rigatoni. Both arrived lukewarm, but hey, they looked fine. The filet was topped with a slice of cold butter thicker than the steak itself (which is bold, honestly), and the mashed potatoes had already developed that signature "left in the window too long" skin. Veggies? Straight from a freezer bag into a steamer. Nostalgic. The filet was, sadly, inedible. Cold, dry, rubbery. Probably sous-vide then left to die. Meanwhile, the pasta was undercooked and bland. I've had more developed flavor profiles from boxed mac and cheese. Now, I've been in the industry over 20 years. I don't send food back. I don't like making a fuss. But tonight, I politely asked to remove the filet from the bill. One bite in -- that's all it took. Our gracious server obliged. Then the owner returned, and that's when the real magic happened. He approached us not with curiosity or concern, but with a smug lecture. Apparently, because I said the dish "looked fine" when it hit the table, I had forfeited the right to express concern about the temperature or quality. He assured me that everyone else was enjoying their meals, as if that somehow invalidated my experience. Irony: the table next to us had just sent back their lamb for the exact same issue, undercooked and returned twice. It's rare that I feel compelled to walk away from a restaurant, let alone leave a review. But the arrogance displayed tonight was just... disheartening. Anchorage deserves better. The industry deserves better. In the end, I paid the 200 dollar bill for a half bottle of wine and two apps, tipped 20 percent (Gina earned every cent), and left with a story. Not the one I hoped to write, but one worth sharing. Jens, if you are going to wear a white chefs coat in the dining room all night, maybe have an idea of how to act like a FOH manager if you aren't willing to dress like one. Never again.

For over a decade, I lived a block from Besr Tooth. Honestly, I don't know how I took this…read morecommunity icon for granted. Its three distinct places in one building, a moderately fancy restaurant, a pizza and Mexican-American restaurant, and a Theater the plays amazing retro movies and presents topics of interest with the community, nation and world. Their pizza is not pizza. It is a realm of its own. As a girl from NJ, pizza is a conversation fighting point that can get violent. But I can tell you that what they make is totally unique ans delicious. There is something for almost everyone. I love 2 of their chicken pizzas- Spicy Thai (with peanut sauce) and Amazing Apricot (with Cilantro). They defy definition and are in a space all their own. The place is always SWAMPED with business because all 3 of their locations are wildly popular. My most recent visit with my adult children was not exception. As such, the service always leaves something to be desired. But the wait is worth it.

First time here today! We are up from Washington state for our granddaughters graduation and our…read moreson-in-law said it was the 25th anniversary of ' Monsters, Inc'. We are in our 70's. He wanted to share the experience of going here with us. his 3 kids17-16+16(twins) all love it! It was hard to wrap ourselves around our nd the concept but what a wonderful experience. There were 9 of us and we had a great time. My husband had to admit that he had never seen all of the movie customer service was on point, pricing was reasonable and the food (pizza) was some of the best I have ever had. Well Done!!

When in Alaska one has to eat King Crab. After doing some research we settled on Orso. Very yummy…read morefood, according to our server we got a good variety of what the restaurant has to offer. Each dish was different and excellent, albeit the ravioli was essentially fancy mozzarella sticks. Not a lot of crab for the price, but it is market price after all-- hit or miss. Overall the vibes were good, the food tasty, a very memorable experience for us.

Came here with my partner for a dinner out and left with pretty mixed feelings. The food was…read moregenuinely good, no complaints there, but the front of house experience left a lot to be desired. When we arrived there was no one at the host stand for a solid five minutes. Other staff walked right past us without so much as a "someone will be right with you," which set a pretty uncomfortable tone right off the bat. We eventually got seated, but even with the restaurant being pretty empty it still took a while before a server showed up to the table. Our server wasn't rude or anything, but the energy was just completely flat. It felt like he could not care less about being there. Sodas got refilled once the entire night. Between being seated and appetizers, and again between appetizers and our entrees, he was basically nowhere to be found. The thing that really got me was being asked if we wanted boxes while our plates were still full and we were just sitting there having a conversation, never once offering to top off our drinks until we finally asked. It's a shame because the food really was solid and the restaurant itself has a nice warm vibe to it. ORSO clearly has a lot going for it and on a different night with more attentive service it could easily be a 4 or 5 star experience. For now it's hard to rate it higher than a 3 when the service makes what should be a really nice dinner feel like an afterthought.