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    Glacier BrewHouse

    4.1 (3.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for groups

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    French Dip Sandwich
    Shirley N.

    A couple of locals suggested we grab a bite to eat here on our one day sightseeing trip of Anchorage prior to departing on our Celebrity cruise tour. Tuesday at 12 noon the three of us were seated across the aisle near the open kitchen. We started with draft beers - if there's an IPA I gravitate towards that. Hubby with a stout. Daughter had an Arnold Palmer. Ordered- * seafood chowder - not much seafood to speak of * fish & chips - Alaskan cod * French dip sandwich * peanut butter pie for dessert- the three of us split this. It was very decadent. Took most of it to go. But it became very gooey. Put it in the fridge if you have access to one. Service was attentive and efficient. Walking distance from the Marriott Anchorage downtown hotel. The front of the paper menu lists all the cruise ships in Anchorage that week. And there were many.

    Genevieve V.

    I agree with another reviewer that during tourist season, this is where the cruise ships dump all of their passengers, so it felt more like an attraction than a local place we would have liked to have found. That said, the food was good. We got the Halibut and shared a dessert and it was great for what we wanted and close to where we were staying so easy to get to. The ambiance is a log cabin, so you feel like you're in the middle of Alaska, even though you're in the largest city. All in all, I would try somewhere else the next trip!

    Ruchi S.

    Went for dinner here after reading the reviews. It's very non-descript from the outside but inside it's a big pub scene and was very full the day we went. We got a table right away and the server, Scotty, was very friendly. My dad and I got the chili lime shrimp salad and my mom ordered the fish and chips. Both were good but not great. Mom said the coleslaw had no flavor to it. The shrimp were plentiful, but it seemed as if they just poured on chili sweet-and-sour sauce as the dressing. It was too sweet. My dad enjoyed it! For dessert, we ordered the bread pudding and it was excellent. Our server Scotty brought out a generous bowl of ice cream to go with it when we requested it. Great combo and big portion. Overall very good dinner and great service, with room for improvement on the salad dressing and Cole slaw. We'd try it again next time we're in Anchorage.

    Calamari
    Loren R.

    Fantastic service. Absolutely fantastic. From " raven" Even though she was slammed and the only server in the bar area Camari 3.5 stars. ( soggy ) " south " does the best calamari in town Halibut. Basic crusted. Good. Juicy. Plain. 4 stars. Potatoes and spinach. Uninventive. Cornbread with very mild jalapeño dust. The best in the country. 6 stars. Better than cornbread in Kentucky Piño quite good We ordered a side of King crab legs? I thought? Maybe they weren't? Look like a little spider crab, maybe There's almost no meat inside at $ 65 bucks for three little skinny tiny mini legs My only regret was ordering that I've got no problem spending 200 bucks on a good chunk of King crab legs But 62 bucks for nothing seemed like a little bit of a slap in the face Will I go again, yes and if I could, I'd request the same server Raven, she was fantastic Before ordering crab legs or crab, I'll do some serious talking with a server to make sure I know what exactly what it is. I'm getting.

    Drink Menu
    Mario G.

    The place looks great. Looks like a tavern, the service was amazing, and the food was downright some of the best I've had. Make sure to have stuff with fish. It's the freshest up here, aside from Hawaii. This is the second best fish market area. And they have a ton of selection of great tasting brews. Plus, they make their own Root beer as well.

    Simply the Best Calamari
    Gina A.

    Convenient location and walking distance to hotel that we stayed at. Lots of seating options and cozy vibes here. Immediately greeted by super nice hostess. They sat our large party in two groups. Very accommodating considering the size of our group. Service was great. Attentive and friendly. Also very patient. Got a couple cocktails and they were tasty. Also grabbed a couple local beers that were okay. Ordered the chowder and calamari. Calamari wasn't normal shaped. Very large and meaty. Also got the Brussels, very good. The sauce they give to dip these in were great. We only did apps, but others in party got meals that looked tasty. Definitely worth a stop!

    The seafood pasta had 4 small shrimps, a bit of scallops and fish - OK for a dish that price, but how about some crab meat too!?
    Paul L.

    This was a 3.5 stars experience, rounded down because it started off so unnecessarily poorly. We got into town a little past supper time; our driver recommended this place when we said we wanted good seafood. We walked in, close to 8:30, and asked for a table. The hostess said it's an hour wait, and upon our reaction of incredulity, amended it to "maybe 45 minutes". We looked around - it was full alright, but there were people leaving, and the possibility of phantom reservations notwithstanding, how could it possibly be a 45-minute wait? She then says, perhaps there's seating at the bar. Thankfully, there are long high tops next to the bar (which we confirmed were "bar seating") that were unoccupied. So we seated ourselves and waited quite a while for someone to come around. While waiting, we saw yet another table leave right in front of our eyes. So, when our waiter finally appeared, we asked if we could occupy more comfortable seating given our old, tired, bones. He said, sure - just let me wipe it down for you. And so, during our dinner, 3 other tables around us became available, and that's just in OUR corner in a vast dining room. All this to say: why on earth would that hostess tell us it would be an hour wait? Is she really that intent on turning customers away? It is really peculiar, something I've never before encountered. So, is it fair to ding them that hard, when the supper itself was probably a 4-star experience? You be the judge of that. Prices in Alaska are always elevated. I mean, you'd think that with halibut floating all around them, you'd get a break in price? Nope, around $50 for the main course, average. I ordered the blackened rock fish, which was a bit more reasonably priced ($29.95, because rock fish, for no reason I can see, (it's a delicious fish) is often dirt cheap. My wife had the seafood fettucine for $33,95. Both were adequately prepared, except that the rock fish, while spicy, had no salt on it whatsoever. A glass of Mohua at $11 and a pint of hazy IPA at $7.95 are not egregiously out of line. We tried not to let the earlier encounter distress us too much, and made an evening out of it.

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    Gerald H.

    The same outstanding food and great service as I remembered. I was treating my family to a meal as I've had a hectic week, and decided on the Brewhouse, this was a take out order however the quality was still there as I arrived home. The Ahi Tuna was amazing, nice and peppery on the outside and the center just melted in my mouth, the kimchi slaw on the side was spicy and highlighted the dish,the bbq ribs were great also. They really make you feel welcomed naturally, and the food has not missed a beat.

    Inside bar area, small booth
    Wayne W.

    Glacier is not showing on the outside, just Brew House. Great place. The entrance is just inside the building on the left. I had the shrimp and grits. These are the real slow cooked grits not the out of a box quickie grits. Shrimp, slivers of andouille, and an egg (it says with bacon but I did not notice any). Marvelous flavors. Will do again. Carolyn had the brick oven tomato and mozzarella cheese pizza and love it. The bar had a little trouble with my drink, a Rusty Nail, but in they got it right Food is good and well prepared. Service can be a bit slow but then it was very busy. Lots of staff just busy. Great rustic interior with wood beams and open floor plan. Booths on the left for the restaurant (Reservations highly suggested). Bar and seating on the right with tables and some small booths. One TV (thank you), it was turned to a poker competition.

    Bering Sea King Crab Legs
    Chelsea P.

    Super easy to make an online reservation for a larger party. Our server was wonderful and food came out pretty quickly. The shrimp appetizer was nothing special but the Brussels are on point with crispy bacon, and sweet jam it's a delicious starter. I had the Mediterranean sandwich with the catch of the day, it was very tasty and fresh. The fish and chips were good but we had better on our Alaska travels. The chowder with bread looked so tasty. The seafood pasta was good and portion was massive. I thought the beer selection was pretty tasty as well. A solid lunch spot.

    King crab corn dog small bites.
    Alicia S.

    One word: YES! This place is wonderful. Excellent food. The ambience is lovely. I especially enjoyed the dessert menu.

    Bering Sea King Crab Legs
    Elizabeth M.

    This place is huge and very open! Food was okay. Service a little slow but granted again the place is huge. I wish they had more options for sandwiches. Other than that, overall was a decent meal if you're ever in the area.

    Strawberry cheesecake
    Kawa L.

    Food and service were great love the simplicity of the food but still had amazing genuine flavor. Their strawberry sauce cheesecake was one of the best I've ever had. Everything tasted real

    Excellent salad with grilled chicken, jicama, grapefruit, almonds, cilantro and wasabi dressing

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    Great food served quickly and with good service. I have no complaints. Good beer selection as well.

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    The restaurant had a nice interior atmosphere. The food was ok, but a little overpriced for what we got. The parking around it was not good.

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    Great food with a great atmosphere and service. Top quality seafood in Alaska. Definitely a go to spot in Anchorage.

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    Ask the Community - Glacier BrewHouse

    What time does the dinner menu begin?

    Don't know ! Call them to find out or go on their website.

    I don't see the giant crab legs on the menu anymore. Is it seasonal? Is it offered as a special? Visiting Anchorage in May and want to come for this. Thanks!

    They haven't had this on the menu on some time. There are other like places with giant crab legs close by, 49th State being the closest and equally good.

    Where did the prime rib chili go it was so amazing? I know it's been many years since I've been there but I still cannot forget the taste of the prime rib chili so good

    In speaking to the wait staff I learned they reduced their menu due to COVID. Hope they bring some favorites back soon.

    I can't have dairy, eggs or wheat? Is there anything I can eat here?

    If you can eat seafood or meat and veggies, there's plenty on the menu to satisfy.

    Do they do take out?

    Yes we do you can call 907-274-2739

    Do you have Vegan options?

    Not so many. Very limited vegetarian options.

    Would like some suggestions on some cocktails available here please!? Is there a kid menu? Then your favorite thing off the menu too! Thanks

    Not sure about cocktails, it's a brewery so I do beer (the blonde usually) There is a kid menu w pasta and a few other choices that comes with a drink and cookie ice cream sandwich and the seafood chowder is delicious.

    Do you have to have a reservation in order to eat here?

    No but I would recommend it! They get packed, however, we waited only 20 minutes to get seated and we were there at or around 730ish on a Tuesday.

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    Reservations Required! It says walk ins welcome but only at the bar. You need a reservation for…read moredining. We ate at the bar. We had an odd waitstaff ( he repeated himself quite a bit, he forgot about us, he brought us waters after we already had them, he asked us if we wanted to order or food after we ate, and we wanted to order dessert but instead he brought us our check). The whole encounter with him was odd. The chef special was not good. They put pickled raw veggies on my salmon and that's all I could taste. It was also under cooked with the skin on it. Chicken Parmesan was delicious. Luckily, hubby shared his meal.

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