Always amazing! Consistently great food, cordial servers, and an excellent wine list. The owners put a lot of effort into the menu, wine selection (they own a couple of wine shops ='s they know their stuff), and staffing. My favorite place hands down - I always feel that the food quality is more than worth what they are charging. Not cheap but it's a bargain in terms of taste profile. quality ingredients & ambiance... read more

We went for the wine but were obsessed with their food menu! Food, wine, art, and staff are all amazing! read more

Crush Bistro - Pan Roasted Halibut - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The portions here are just too meager. I got the two egg breakfast and I could've eaten 3 of them. The piece of bacon was the length of two postage stamps. It was smaller than the ramekin of ketchup that came with it. Maybe raise the price of this dish a little and up the portion size? Also, service was spotty. I was brought my food and no one checked in on my for 10 minutes. My coffee was empty, I needed hot sauce, and I needed something to put on my toast. I was at a dining stalemate. read more

Crush Bistro - Portion sizes are disappointing - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Crush is without a doubt my favorite restaurant in Anchorage. Fresh and local ingredients, creative menu items, and just the right balance between new dishes and old faves always available. It was a particularly delightful upgrade when they started serving cocktails a couple years ago. And it speaks to my heart and soul and palate that they always have some good rosés available. I am ESPECIALLY grateful that they've been doing such an excellent job with their creative and delicious take-and-bake menu and outdoor seating so we can still support and enjoy them during the pandemic. read more

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Crush has always been one of our favorite spots!! We've never had a bad meal here. Since covid19, we've been doing their take and bake and LOVE this option!! Thanks for offering this as a way to keep those that need eat at home the chance to still eat your good food through take outs and take and bakes! I appreciate the extra care and concern you have for the health and safety of your customers! Favorite take and bakes we've tried so far: Rockfish Hoisin pork belly Short rib Ragu Caesar salad (love the homemade dressing!!) read more

Crush Bistro - two plates of food - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I rarely give five-star reviews; this place deserves it. This was my first time dining at this restaurant which was recommended by friends and family. It was a special occasion dinner which we hosted for a party of 17, all from out of town. You can understand we were nervous about such a large dinner at such a pricy restaurant we had never visited before. The staff worked with me before the occasion to select two wines, which would be replenished as the bottles were quickly drained - we had six bottles on the table at all times, and refills appeared like magic. Our group was a little... chaotic, in our ordering but the staff handled it marvelously. We were constantly ordering, beer, wine, cocktails, plates of appetizers, even after the entrees had been cleared away. All of our main plates arrived within a minute or two of each other, which I acknowledge was quite a feat by the service and kitchen. The food was uniformly outstanding. I had the halibut, which was served in a buttery sauce that was simply delicious. Several members of our group had the salmon special - even I liked that one and I don't particularly care for salmon. We probably had every appetizer and dessert on the menu, as well as a selection of beer, cocktails, wines by the glass, aperitifs and digestifs. Everyone had a great time, and was impressed by the experience. $1700 well-spent. I absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant - they made our special occasion a bit more special. read more

One of my Anchorage favorites, rotating food and drink menu, great service staff. Never disappoints. Value--- on point. Would love to see a chefs menu or wine pairing night in future read more

I've been enjoying Crush's journey in the Anchorage area for the past couple years now. From their first location across from Nordstrom to their new location at the Sacks cafe location on G street. It dawned on me that I posted plenty of photos, but never reviewed. I can confidently say the food has always been on point and service rarely suffered; and when it did it was at the old location. This review is for the new location. Cheryl truly cares about the customer experience. Haven't been here in 6 months and she remembered me by name, knew my seating preference, and remembered what I like to drink. I was stunned at her skills of recollection and commitment to the customer experience. Wide variety of wines. Don't worry. Let them offer you sips of those that interest you before committing. Numerous flights are also available. I was introduced to a nice Rosso Toscano that was fantastic. Started with Roasted goat cheese salad shaved fennel pecans slices apple house vinaigrette. Wow. So fresh and not overdressed. Opt for the small portion as appetizer. Entree. Filet. Rubbed with salt pepper and grilled med rare. Herbed yukon gold roasted Brussels. Cambazola and shallot butter. Fingerlings amazing: Fried baked and roasted all at once. Wonderful accompaniment. This steak rivals the other "steak houses " in town. I love their eclectic selection of digestifs from Italy for after dinner libations. They stock rare and hard to find amaro. I recommend Amaro Montenegro or Amaro Nardini. Try drinking dessert for a change. Very satisfied and can't wait for another visit. Will rate 5 stars after I can experience true consistency. read more

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Meh. The service and ambiance are great, but the food is pretty mediocre, especially for the price. Also, for a wine bistro, their selection of wines is pretty underwhelming. We've been to Crush several times over the last year, and the food has been hit or miss. Honestly, it seems like they're trying too hard. read more

Received a gift card from a friend to come here and I must say, we really enjoyed it. It's loud and there isn't anything special about the ambiance or service, but the food is delicious. We were highly satisfied with with what we ordered. They had a great bar menu as well. Craft beer, unique wines, and unique craft cocktails. They don't have a big menu for their large plates, but it has good variety (everything from seafood to steak). I had the lamb large plate and the portion size was great, I had enough for leftovers. The presentation of the food was very professional and boutique looking. The meat was so juicy & tender, it was slightly on the overly salty side, but the tahini and steamed zucchini helped mellow it out. This place isn't very big so I would encourage making reservations, especially if you have a large party. Only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is because I didn't like how loud it was and the atmosphere, but the food itself is definitely worth 5 stars. read more

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Finally got to try this place. Love it that we can quickly make reservation online and the menu is quite unique. I loved the brussel sprouts with pouched egg and the grilled octopus. The octopus was cooked just right: tender, sweet, lightly charred. Most places overcook their octopus, but not here. I also had their swordfish on special. That delicious with salsa on the side. This portion was actually quite large, which I was pleasantly surprised. It's probably a bit on the pricey side (wil likely break a college students budget) but relatively normal price for downtown Anchorage. read more

Great food, service, and reasonable prices. A relaxing place to enjoy a good meal with friends and family. The various entrees are creative and tasty. read more

How do I even begin? The host, the bartender, the busser, all fantastic professionals. But our server, Lynn? A goddess. A true example of someone who loves their job and whose skills shine through the busiest moments. Our new best friend. An automatic 30% gratuity. But the food? Equally divine. Lynn wouldn't work somewhere below par. We had a salmon special with zucchini noodles and fingerlings- divine. We had a duck breast with a cherry something and squid ink pasta- a poem of flavor. Maybe I'm hyperbolizong, bit when you try this food you'll understand. The beverages- I am reasonably schooled in wine. I at least know what I like, and Crush has it all. Reds, whites, rosés, a smorgasbord of delightful options for every palate and that doesn't cover their cocktails (original takes on classics, classic takes on originals,) or their digestifs. They truly have libations for everyone. Overall 9/10 experience at Crush. The only point against them is that they're so popular that you MUST make a reservation for the full experience (not really a problem lol). As an Anchorage local born and raised, I can't recommend them enough for a perfect dining experience and Lynn particular made our experience perfect. read more

Crush Bistro - Duck breast and salmon special - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This place was an amazing find during our brief trip to Anchorage. The wines were great and the service was beyond excellent. We definitely have it on our agenda to visit again prior to leaving. My one caveat is some of the food options looked to be a bit pricey. However, as we didn't order any food, I won't drop a star as it may turn out to be fully justified. If you are in the area and growing tired of the excellent craft beer scene, you definitely need to stop in and change gears for an amazing wine experience. read more

Crush Bistro - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This place is my wife's favorite! We love the rigatoni and the mascarpone cheesecake. They have a great wine selection; probably one of the best in town! Staff and management are top notch, professional, and you leave feeling it was money well spent. This is is the best place ever! read more

The Crush experience is about well-crafted wine selections that you can't get elsewhere in Anchorage paired with consistently innovative and delicious food. Their menu ideas and preparations are fresh, current, locally sourced, and top notch. Their craft cocktail menu is fantastic as well! read more

One of the best meals we've had in Alaska. Seasonal specials, excellent food, kind staff, perfectly sized portions, and of course, incredible wine selection. Can't wait to come back! read more

Food, service and ambiance were all top notch. Quaint little restaurant with friendly & professional service. We were only in Anchorage for two days. We went to Crush on our 1st night and loved it SOOO much that we went back for our 2nd evening. We had the baked salmon special, fish & chips and baked Alaska one evening. We had the vegetarian Wellington, butter chicken & Marscarpone cheesecake the other. All dishes were outstanding. Highly recommend !!! read more

Oh my God, the Thanksgiving meal we got from Crush this year was absolutely delightful! The chefs there are pros at making it right, setting tantalizing flavors and making it so easy for us at home! Ordering (I believe we spoke with Sophia) was so easy thanks to her expertise; she knew her menu quite well and set us up with a dinner that couldn't be paired any better. Pick up was a breeze and all the instructions were precise. Another year taking it easy and enjoying time with the family thanks to Crush; we can't wait for their Christmas menu!!! read more

I came here with my husband for a date night and I cannot complain. During quarantine I got really into wine and their wine flight was a great option for tasting. Their food was spot on and delicious. A little pricey, but worth it. Would definitely recommend for a date night. I had the pork belly and husband had the rack of lamb. read more

Crush Bistro - Pork Belly - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We ate here prior to seeing Hamilton. It was our first time but came highly recommended (we're from Juneau). The food was very good, the wine recommendations spot on and the service very attentive. The next time we're in Anchorage, I'd like to head back when we have more time and sample more of the wine list. read more

We had several good meals in Anchorage, but Crush was the best. We ate here on our first night and came back on our last. Outstanding list of wines, including by the glass. Informal, but classy atmosphere. I had a very good hangar steak, done au poivre, my wife had scallop Pad Thai, also excellent. read more

The best place to get good drinks and food with a group of your girls in an aesthetic ambiance

Wanted to come for years. Finally did. Not worth the wait. Ice cold red wine. Yuk So much material from the wine in the bottom of my glass - the wait staff steered clear. It was at least a tablespoon of gunk in my glass. I get it - it happens. But when 3 different wait staff obviously see it - and do NOTHING- it speaks volumes for the place. I ordered the Nashville hot fried chicken. The chicken piece was the backbone, with a small wing and drumlet attached. Probably 4 bites of chicken total. It was also a greasy mess. The fries were translucent they were so grease soaked. The coleslaw was bland and flavorless. I've never made coleslaw in my life but I could make better than this. The biscuit was an insult to simple biscuits. The best, absolute best part of my dinner were the pickle slices. The service was poor, slow and again, avoided the globs of goo in my wine glass - set perfectly at the edge of the table for all to see. I didn't say a word. Left the goo, left a plate full of greasy fries and coleslaw...and chicken bones. For the price paid, I could have had a bottle of excellent wine and really good chicken to go from the chicken shack in midtown. Disappointing as I had wanted to go since they were located adjacent to the 5th Avenue Mall across from Nordstrom. Not coming back. read more

I met up with a retired coworker to catch up, and we started with a glass of Col de salicin rose Spumante. It was perfect! I am gluten, dairy, and egg free and most of the time it can present challenges at places. The waiter was patient, creative, knowledgeable, and went to the cook to clarify the possibilities for the menu. This place was very willing to be flexible with most dishes that were already gluten free to make them egg free and/or dairy free as needed. Since it was early in the afternoon, I chose the Crispy Brussels without the cheese and sauce. The waiter brought the guacamole and a vinaigrette as alternatives and it was delectable. Why is it that a restaurant aces Brussels every time but when I make them it smells and tastes like asshole? The other items that could be offered also looked good, the tables were intimate, and the downtown location was just right. A great place to meet up with an old friend, a girlfriend, go on a date, or date yourself with a book. Anyways, I am so happy to have another contender to add to my list for my food sensitivities. Bravo! read more

Crush Bistro - The bar - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

It looks like an older spot and they close pretty early. However, the dinner menu seemed good. The baked Alaska was almost really good. Exception was hard, disc like cookie at the bottom. Loved the berries and meringue. read more

Service was 5-star. Ambiance was 4-star. Food was 2-star at best. In particular, the Halibut "special" was a very, very small serving of what seemed like ratatouille with exactly 3 little chunks of fish in it. And the pieces of fish looked like they could have been the scraps trimmed off of a prime fillet of Halibut. Lesson learned. When the Halibut "special" is $10 less than the regular Halibut entree, I should have known that you get what you pay for. Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

Found this spot accidentally and absolutely love the atmosphere! Great staff and excellent food. A must if you're in the area read more

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Crush is always absolutely amazing! Excellent wine, food and service. What more is needed!?

Great service, great food, wine selections. We will be back for sure. We enjoyed how quaint the location is and the friendliness off the staff read more

My husband and I happened across this bistro on a rainy evening, and we're so glad we stopped in! Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, and amazingly delicious food. We chatted with one of the owners which was educational and fun. A special place--strongly recommend it! read more

My family absolutely loved dining here in Anchorage. I highly recommend reservations as the first night we tried to go they were completely booked. This wine bistro offers a lot of great menu options and had something for everyone. We absolutely loved the Brussels sprouts and creme brûlée! This was one of our favorite dining spots in Alaska! read more

Crush Bistro - Salad - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Nice ambience, very good food. We arrived into town late and they were able to seat us. Great wine list and good menu options. Worth trying while in Anchorage! Open read more

Great service from Hannah, nice atmosphere and a delicious vegan option. You do have to ask to leave the dairy out read more

Crush Bistro - Vegetable Wellington vegan without the cheese - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great food, great wine and wonderful ambiance. The Pad Thai is fabulous, but we also go here for wine and shareables ....one of my most favorite places in Anchorage! read more

I feel like this place is pretty solid! We have now been twice. Both times their staff is always professional and accommodating! Big plus there. :) It's a wine bar, but there isn't a wine bottle menu. But all glasses that you see on the menu can come by the bottle. Their food is good too! We've had the duck ramen, butter chicken, rigatoni, pork belly, gnocchi, crab & artichoke dip, prosciutto wrapped dates, and deviled eggs. All great! I will say some of their dishes are interesting combinations (the meat with the side with the sauce), it works though! I would say to not let the weird sounding side items throw you off! read more

This place is Anchorage's hidden gem. Everything about it from wine selection, service and food is amazing. I had the deviled eggs, halibut, and cheesecake. Wish I had time to come back tomorrow for more. Don't think, just come! read more

I've been a Crush fan for years. Came on Friday night and planned to get my favorite -- the butter chicken -- the fantastic server suggested I try a new menu item: the Veggie Wellington. She was right! Yum! Don't let the vegetarian dish fool you -- this is rich and flavorful. Portobello mushroom, butternut squash, caramelized onions and more layered in a puff pastry all on a bed of deliciousness with a side of perfectly cooked broccolini. It's the kind of dish that I think would be great to split and then added a couple of small plates from the menu. My photo doesn't do it justice because I only remembered to take a picture when I was half done. read more

Crush Bistro - Wellington - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Amazing food and service. The chef special is spectacular and never disappoints. Love this place!

We're in town for our honeymoon and saw great reviews here so we decided to come by for dinner. We were told they couldn't seat us because they were far too busy and had lots of reservations booked. We said ok, left our number on the waitlist, and sat outside by the patio seating just to enjoy the music and views. Not many people were seated, and they called us in less than 40 minutes later. When we sat down, the hostess did not clarify if she was also our waitress or not, did not offer us anything to drink, and returned shortly with water. When she returned she did not say anything to us and left one menu for the two of us to share. We decided what we were planning to order, and waited for at least 15 minutes with no one coming to the table. Finally our waitress came and asked if we wanted a drink, but did not apologize for the wait. I've never done this before, but we decided to simply leave. The service was held to incredibly low standards and none of the staff was even polite about it. I've worked in service industry and would have been fired for this. We would have enjoyed the menu, but the introduction set the stage and we went elsewhere for dinner. read more