Cozy dive in downtown Anchorage…read more Drinks looked pretty average. The food was really amazing - surprising for a dive bar! French Onion Soup ($8) - This was really incredible. Deep, rich broth with plenty of caramelized onions and gooey cheese. The Calamari ($18) was wonderfully crispy and awesome. Staff were cool. There's a block of cheese on the bar you can slice and eat.

The staff was so nice. Good pours at the bar, but the food was pretty ugh…read more Imitation crab sandwich i did not expect amd a gumbo with no rice. Made for a rough airplane ride home.

Wonderful restaurant with Alaskan speciality and several alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks…read more There is a large gift shop in the same building which has a huge walrus and head. I ate the crusted halibut with mashed potatoes and it was delicious. Our waitress was wonderful and very helpful. 18% gratuity was added for our party of 6.

This place has the opposite problem that 49th State has:…read more Pretty good food and bad beer. The beer here is very, very bad. It is some of the worst beer in the state. I had a hazy IPA here during Fur Rondy and it tasted candy-sweet, oxidized, and had a chemically-bite to it. It is one of the worst beers I've ever had. It tasted old and stale when it should've tasted bright and fresh. I do not know how they can serve it to folks with a straight face, it's that bad.

Service was average. Very nice personnel. I ordered the short ribs. The meat was chewy and whole…read moreplate was bland from lack of seasoning. I do not lean towards salty foods but I had to ask for some to eat. I wouldn't recommend the dish. The prices are on the high side for Anchorage and think the food doesn't meet expectations. Ambiance is wonderful.

Delicious food and great service. I really like the braised lamb and the seafood chowder.read more

Stopped in for fish & chips and local beer. I'm so glad I did! I had halibut, and it was…read moreexcellent. Light, crispy batter, and tender fish with no fishy taste! I'm glad that they had beer flights because I was unable to decide what kind I wanted. With some assistance from the bartender I chose 4 beers and every single one of them was wonderful. I would absolutely go back if I'm ever in Anchorage again. It does get a little bit loud and it gets very crowded so be prepared to either wait, or sit at the bar. It is open seating, you check in at the host stand and they'll give you a menu and you just find a place to sit. All in all it was a wonderful time and the food was great. I don't like fish, so for me to say that, you know it was good!

Stopped in for lunch between our cruise drop off and flight departure…read more The place was hopping on a Monday afternoon (Memorial Day). It was "seat yourself," and we found a two top. The servers seemed a little new, but the service was good and friendly. They carry Frontier brand sodas which we found to be excellent for their flavor. We got root beer and ripe raspberry soda. I ordered the Chili AK Salmon Bowl which our server confirmed is wild salmon. My wife ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries. Both meals were really good. I especially liked the sauce on the salmon bowl so much so that I asked for a little more only to be charged for the extra sauce. I also noticed they include a service charge on the bill (note that this was not gratuity). They told us it was to help them get seasonal labor and to cover overhead. Maybe this is an Alaska thing, but with menu prices as high as these, why would you need to add a service charge? Pricing and nickel & diming aside, I would recommend this place.

This place is good. Highly recommend reservations. They leave space for walk ins but when we walked…read morein it looked like a considerable wait. Had the Dark Horse, Wagyu tartare, pickles, and the crudo. All fantastic. Extensive whisky list as well, with a ton of Japanese whiskies. Good date spot too!

A girlfriend and I stopped in for dinner at 5.30 reservation, and down the steps we went to the…read moredarkened bar area. Nice and cozy. We started with bao buns, or whisky pork buns, which is one of her birthday dinner requests. I got the Dark Horse ramen and she the Business Lounge ramen. We both liked our ramen, and I think I'd get a ramen with a peanut sesame base next time, but found it a bit rich for the wallet. Still, great service and taste. We got the Chocolate Birthday Cake for dessert and they topped it with a cute candle. Lastly, whiskey spelled without the "e" is Scottish, which is what I learned in Scotland, and with the "e" in Ireland. Also, during Pangaea 4 continents had been merged and when split left 4 types of peat, which is why Scottish whisky is so sought after. I've been schooled about Japanese whisky, but when in Anchorage you can get it one of the whiskys at Ginger. Had my sister try on of the Japanese whiskeys in Scotland as part of her flight. It's a must try. I will come again, and will enjoy it, but just kinda squint at the cost...

If you're in downtown Anchorage, Tent City Taphouse is worth a stop, especially if you're into…read morelocal beer. They've got a solid variety of Alaska brews on tap, way more than your average spot, so it's easy to try something new or stick with a favorite. Food is decent across the board, nothing overly fancy, but it hits the spot and pairs well with the beer. Think reliable bar food done right. Just make sure you dodge all the homeless when walking around downtown.

We went to TCT on the high recommendation of, and joined by, our daughter and her husband. The…read moreestablishment is across from the Anchorage Museum and is part of the Anchorage Mall. It features a blend of barstool window seats, barstool bar seats, high-top tables, and standard-height tables. We went for a very late lunch, which made the quick food delivery and yet under-attentive service a little perplexing. Having spent last summer in London, the attraction at TCT for us was comparing and contrasting Alaska Halibut Fish & Chips with the British fare. I wanted to like the Tent City offering; I really did not. For the price ($28/ea), we got three modest pieces of fish and the equivalent of two servings of chips. Both the fish and the chips were mushy (undercooked), with a heavy batter finish in contrast with the light and crisp British offering. The accompanying tarter sauce was an odd raspberry-and-blackberry concoction that my family and I called a pickle aftertaste. The presentation, for the price and the atmosphere, was a confusing combination of a metal basket lined with wax paper (like a 1950's drive-through), plastic water and soda glasses (like a college cafeteria), and real silverware. Other reviews have high praise for TCT so, on our next visit to Alaska, it will be good to give them another try. The bones of this establishment are in place for a really special experience, but, today, for me, it was just "ok."

I always love going to Crush, whether for a chill night out or a special occasion. Great food, good…read morewine selection, friendly staff but not overbearing. One of my top choices in Anchorage.

Honestly loved Crush Bistro and I'm very sad that I won't be going back to Anchorage anytime soon…read more I'm going to miss the mac and cheese. It's essentially a wine bar, but they have a great food menu as well. My server, Lynne, was very nice. She was also from California originally, so we had a nice chat about that. Brussel sprouts: nicely burnt crusts, tender, really good! topped with lots of parmesan and I loved the anchovy vinaigrette 17 wakame salmon: wouldn't get this again - quite underwhelming. 17 Mac and cheese: so hot, gooey, and flavorful. Delicious, classic mac and cheese. They say it's made with 8 cheeses and their nine spice blend... wish I knew what the secret blend was! 12 Wine flights: feeling fish and dirty south - not my favorite selection, but I enjoyed going outside my comfort zone and trying new wines I wouldn't normally order. 17 each If I were to ever find myself back in Anchorage again, this would be one of the first spots I'm running back to.

Round 2: I love the burgers here! The environment is a…read morelittle dark for those that can't see well in dimly lit areas, but if you can feel a fork to your mouth you shouldn't need eyes anyways. The staff is friendly and service is prompt. There is a decor on the walls to peruse if you have time before the food makes it to your table. They will do you a lettuce wrap if your not into tasty buns at the moment as well. Thanks Club Paris see ya again soon I hope.

Amazing quality and atmosphere!…read more As you walk into a NY City supper club type place, you can almost picture the old time monsters sitting at a corner booth. So much character and charm! I sat at the bar and was greeted immediately! I opted for the filet mignon and man oh man this did not disappoint! It was cooked to a perfect medium rare and it melted in your mouth! So much flavor! Starting off with the homemade roll was just the ticket. It's served warm and damn I could've had 10 of those guys! The loaded baked potato was cooked perfectly and fluffed just right! All in all, highly impressed!

Great food and hospitable service! They were able to accommodate our large party at a moment's…read morenotice. The standout dishes were the steamed clams, halibut fish and chips, bacon brussel sprouts, and crab roll! Our server Grant was very personable and attentive plus the food/drinks came out quickly. We were very pleasantly surprised with how good everything tasted. The server was also able to provide great recommendations for local draughts. I personally loved the mango cider, and tigers blood was another popular one for our party. Remember to save room for dessert because the whisky bread pudding is phenomenal. We will definitely return on future trips to Anchorage. Thank you for an amazing experience!

Price is not worth what you get. Would definitely skip this next time. Staff is amazing and…read moreinterior is spacious and cozy. Food is solid but just not worth the price. FOOD: Parmesan Crusted Halibut (7/10): Decently juicy halibut with a good peppercorn sauce on top. Salmon Chowder (5/10): A lot of salmon inside but a little bit too creamy compared to other chowders King Crab Legs (3/10): $110 for 2 legs. I believe these are frozen as well from what we felt. Skip!

Third time trying ginger. We got there right at 5pm and it was basically empty. Our server came…read moreright over and we ordered our drinks and food right away. Food took maybe 10 minutes not long at all. I got the steak frites. Again the fries were not crispy at all. The steak was good, perfectly medium and I couldn't see the sweet bbq sauce on it but could taste it. The dish is not worth $38 though. I'd rather get a baked potato or mashed potato's than fries for it to be that price. Steak was good but nothing amazing. No ad ons for it. It was pre cut into slices. Did t care for the kale salad it came with either. The fresh horseradish sauce was good though. I also got the frankenberry cocktail. They are very small too.

Food was decent. Service was very friendly and attentive. Drinks were pretty good. Although not…read moreimpressed by the food the overall experience with ambiance and all was worth it.