We just had some take out, I had a Cuban and my boyfriend had a burger. The Cuban was tasty but just not very authentic. My boyfriends burger was good, soft bread, he was happy! read more

Been in the area 11 days. Trying to explore new places to get to know my new home. This came up close to the gym in a Yelp search as a 4 star. I had the Cuban and added a salad. Shouldn't have done that. Too much food. But it was AMAZING!!! Will definitely be back. read more

This is the best burger in Anchorage. The bar itself is exactly what you want if you are looking for a true dive. No windows, minimalist interior, cold cold beer, fantastic Bloody Mary's, and wide selection of delicious bar food! That being said, I will have a difficult time ever straying from the burger menu. The grilled jalapeño cheeseburger haunts my dreams. The meat on the burger is moist and delicious, not over pressed or formed. It has a crumbly consistency in the best way possible. The buns are different from your average burger joint, but for someone like me who isn't looking for a flax seed, ancient grain, bullshi-bran bun, it is just right for absorbing all the juices. The fries are a must, they are the hand cut type that you would not expect from such a wonderfully divy sort of place. However, if you can talk your friends into getting the onion rings, I recommend alternating them with each bite. I have been to the LB twice, both times I was suffering from the Anchorage flu(a combination of too many IPA's and Jameson tasters). This place is exactly what the Dr. ordered to get you back into humanity. They make a delicious Bloody Mary and have a wonderful draft beer selection. The servers and bar tenders were always friendly and very sympathetic to my "condition." If there is football on tv, consider it a bonus. The clientele ranges from 21 to 91. This makes for a great atmosphere, especially in the middle of a lazy Sunday! Well worth the Uber ride from downtown. read more

Best dive bar in anchorage. They have some amazing cheese curds, and the kind of juke-box that you can pay to queue music into, and occasionally live music. My friends also say the burgers are pretty good. I don't go as often anymore because of covid but if you need a place to drink on southside it's a good place to go. read more

I don't know why I've never reviewed this place. It's a dive bar, for sure, but in the best of ways. Their burgers are delicious, but their fries and wings seal the deal. Their salt and pepper wings and their fresh fries are the best in town, no contest. The bartenders are always great, and I've never had an issue with any of them. But if you're a jerk, don't expect to have your butt kissed. They stand their own if they have to, which honestly just makes me like them more. It's a dive, not the Ritz-Carlton. If you need to be coddled, go somewhere else. If you want simple, well-executed American food and a cold beer with some friendly locals, belly up to the bar and get comfy. read more

One word... BURGER! While the atmosphere remains dark and dated, it's a local favorite for good reason. The Long Branch has been one of the best dive sports bar in Anchorage for years! Their amazing staff, handcrafted cheeseburger and fries basket is where it is at... pair with a beer and you'll understand why this place has been a local favorite for so long. read more

Always a solid spot for burgers and wings! Nothing fancy. Watched football, ate and drank. Perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

As I mentioned previously, I am not much of a burger eater. But I haven't been able to stop thinking about Long Branch's burgers. Good Deal magazine always has coupons for BOGO for $5 and I kept telling myself I needed to go back. My experience this time was even better than the last. Went in on a Friday night and the place was jammed as usual. The bartender, Melissa, is awesome! She was helped orchestrate musical chairs so every customer that came in got a seat. Much better customer service than last time. We ordered our burgers and they came out in a flash. The freaking fries were amazing. I love that the fries have skins on them. The burger was moist and tender. The coupon helped take the sting out of the 10-dollar-burger-because-this-is-Anchorage. And Melissa, well she's my new girl crush. love read more

Been wanting to try for years and finally made it here! A little out of the way but definitely worth the drive! Amazing service and burgers!! read more

This was and still is one of the best burger places in the state. The buns are so light yet flavorful. The cheese burger my husband had was moist and grilled to perfection, excellent flavor. The veggie burger I had was perfectly crisp on the outside, and the flavorful grains, and veggies within the patty make it so delicious inside. Finally, we both LOVE their hand cut fries! The only downside was the root beer was a bit diluted from the tap. The atmosphere was laid back and easy going. It had a hometown vibe with folks of all ages (over 21, so no kids, YAY!) There's no smoking, so I am a happy customer! The server was very sweet and prompt. Food came out fast and delicious! They have bar stools so it may be tricky for folks who are physically challenged to get up on them. read more

Overall, this is my favorite place to grab a burger and a drink! It has been my preferred "watering hole" for a while now. Fair prices on alcohol and food with a very friendly staff. The menu is limited however, due to the fact that the kitchen has not been completely rebuilt from the fire that had occurred there previously and they are working out of a mobile unit. I have to say though the burgers are among some of the best I have had! And for some reason the fries have gotten better since moving out to the mobile too :)!! read more

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Since moving from Texas, these are the best burgers in Anchorage. Hands down. Nothing else here I've tried is worth it. They make their own buns and give you good meat. They also have alcohol obviously but even if you can't drink it's worth it just for the burgers. read more

Not what it once was. Burgers are skimpy now. Bun was under baked and doughy. Also FYI I didn't go to a windowless dive bar so I could sit at the bar with a bunch of kids under 5 years old. Seriously more kids sitting at the bar than adults. This place is getting desperate and cutting a lot of corners. Also who sits at the bar with a 4 year old. And yes plenty of tables were available. read more

I have eaten at the Long Branch Saloon during the past 4 years on regular visits to Anchorage. Best foods at this dark dive bar, are their hamburger selections on really soft, flavorful buns; my son-in-law craves their burgers. This week they had a special; buffalo burgers with bacon. Two thumbs up by two people. I had their mushroom-swiss cheese burger. Tasted a lot of mushroom, but I couldn't taste any swiss. The burger was good, but this variety won't be my favorite. The table service is prompt, cordial, and accurate. Only one distraction during this visit, from 6-7:00 pm on a Tuesday early evening. One of three middle-aged guys at a table was obviously drunk; he began to loudly cuss and approached the bar to loudly talk/swear at the bartenders. Everyone in the joint was warily eyeing him to see if there would be any trouble; there wasn't, he went back to his buddies and quieted down during the duration of my meal. Hey, it's a dive bar, whaddya expect? If you can tolerate the occasional boisterous drunk, you have to eat one of the Long Branch Saloon burgers. They are worth it. read more

If you are looking for a juicy flavorful burger this is an alright spot to grab one and catch a game. This place has definitely stood the test of time and the worn in bar feel screams that lol. We grabbed burgers here a couple of times while visiting family and both times the service was not the greatest. Honestly I didn't really get the vibe walking in the servers would be super nice... and I was right. Both times the staff was short with us, no smiles, and seemed as if us asking questions about the food or beverages was a burdensome. If you can get past the lack of people skills the burgers and fries are pretty darn good. Every burger we ordered was super juicy and hot off the grill! I wanted to give it a 5 star but the service alone warranted a negative rating. The place really needs a face lift, but hey this places gives off the "We like it our way and if you don't keep scootin" vibe. The food gave it a sold 3 stars and that was generous in my opinion looking at it from a full experience perspective. End all... go here for a solid burger and cold one. read more

I was wavering between three or four stars and finally settled on four because this place has a certain charm. I have been coming to the Long Branch for years because their burgers are pretty amazing and they have a large selection of beer on tap. It's a pretty cool local watering hole with dim lighting and a pool table. Most recently my friends and I came on a sunny afternoon (rare in Anchorage) and were pleased to be able to sit outside and absorb the rays. The only downside was that it turned out to be a busy Tuesday afternoon and they weren't staffed to cater to that many people. When they finally did get an extra waitress to show she was disorganized and didn't provide very good service. After waiting for the burgers that we had ordered 40 minutes before we asked where they were and she said that she would "check" on them. Which I'm pretty sure meant that she forgot to put in the order and when she came back she offered some lame excuse and said that they would be right out. Luckily this isn't the usual at the Long Branch and the bar tender makes good Vodka Tonics. So if you find yourself on Dimond Blvd. on a sunny day and want a place to sit outside with good food and drinks I would recommend the Long Branch. read more

Yes like the commercial they make their own buns. I came here around 4PM Monday with a friend to get a burger and brew. The interior reminds me of an old Alaskan bar with wood and dark lighting and a couple of pool tables to keep things fun. The bathrooms are small. I ordered the guac bacon cheeseburger add jalapenos with fries. I ordered the Red Hook ESB and my friend Midnight Sun Sockeye Red. The bill was around $35 when all was said and done. I would say that the fries were quite greasy and salty. I think it should have been fried in a different oil. All in all good time. read more

Well i used to recommend this place to everyone I ran into. Never more. Worst service I have had. Do not go here. Waist of money and time. They have a strong local scene the bar tender is the best costumer here. Total circle jerk. Do not go here. Life long Alaskan. read more

The employees decide what games are shown on the tv. Yes they have good burgers, but what happened to customers first. Also, employees can be quite rude about having their teams' games on. This isn't a first. (Says my BF who goes often This is pretty disappointing cause I was excited about trying long branch read more

Ok, I know this is a saloon, but seriously, the food is worth coming in here for. The food is always delicious, far beyond anything you would expect from a " saloon" or bar type food. Breakfast here is fantastic. Portions are large. Prices are great. If you make it for lunch or dinner, their burgers are outstanding! Homemade buns, fries are always fresh, but the burgers themselves are out of this world. They do have all kinds of sports playing on the numerous tvs around the place. Yes, there is a bar, a large one. Wouldn't recommend bringing the kids, but otherwise, a great meal. The wait staff is not impressive and mostly indifferent. read more

We ordered burgers and fries remembering how they had the best burgers in town a few years ago. The fries were droopy and soggy instead of crisp and golden. Burger had little flavor. No plans to return again. What a real disappointment!!! read more

Never fails, burgers are on point. I really enjoy the #fresh made buns. I always order my burger pink and it comes to me the way I like it. The home made fries are to die for. Happy to have a great Hef on tap. Will return. read more

Long Branch Saloon - Dive Bars Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

It I whatvit says it is. A saloon amd an awesome one! A staple in New and old Anchorage. Great burgers, great buns (burger buns). Cold beer and a few TVs. The conversation is better than the TV anyway. Great spot. I recommend any burger and fries on the menu read more

Best bar food in town and great service. When ever I pick up food as a grubhub driver they treat me like a customer which I can really appreciate. read more

My son ordered a plain cheeseburger, the waitress comes out with a cheeseburger with all the fixings. I told waitress, sorry we ordered a plain cheeseburger so she takes it back and brings back another burger within two minutes. My son said it's the same burger, he can taste the pickle juice and Mayo! This is just bad practice! read more

So, last Saturday my boyfriend returned from an outing only to request we go eat a good burger- I had a hankering for the exact same thing! I called my mom and her boyfriend to see what they were up to. Oddly enough, they were wanting to eat burgers too! The usual suspects emerged . . . but we knew we wanted beer so, Burger Stop was out. Humpy's out, F- Street out, Peanut Farm out . . . mom brings up Long Branch. I have never been there- Boyfriend is not so into that- he says it is a dirty biker bar. He is vetoed- off to Long Branch we go. Lucky for all party members, the sun is out and the patio is open. We order beers and start dissecting the burger menu. There really is a burger for everyone! I got the classic cheese burger with fries. The boyfriend got the bacon & guacamole burger with fries, mom got the patty melt with fries and her boyfriend got a burger with the works and onion rings. Service was a bit slow, but only one server was working the patio. The burgers came out piping hot and dripping with sauce and were absolutely delicious! Mom's boyfriends burger cam out with fries but the server brought him a basket of onion rings within 5 minutes. All in all the food, beer and service was great! Laid back and not all all taken over by bikers! Saturday afternoon burgers on the patio of the Long Branch Saloon will definitely be in my future! read more

"Yes" to everything you've heard about the burgers here. Stopped in here for lunch today, and I got the regular hamburger with a mountain of home cut fries for under 10 bucks. A pretty good sandwich, and a pretty good bargain for Alaska. Now, it's off to a couple of other highly rated burger joints to compare! read more

I have to say that I do indeed think this is one of the best burgers in town. They bake their own buns fresh daily, and as a bread whore, this is key. Burgers are always juicy and cooked to perfection and arrive promptly even when the place is standing room only. The onion rings are worth the extra $2.50 and I definitely recommend them. Tip: Thursday is ladies night with 3 or 4 meals featured for the ladies for free with a 2 drink minimum. Unfortunately burgers aren't on the free list, but what I've had from that menu is also good. Most certainly better than your average fried bar food. read more

I generally would give a great review for their burgers but tonight was a terrible experience. Dirty tables outside (asked twice to get them cleaned and even asked for a rag to do ourself...nope). Service was TERRIBLE and we were only two of three tables having drinks outside. Once we did get a round she was rude and wouldn't even talk or make eye contact. We decided not to eat at our favorite burger place because of her. I would avoid her area completely if we ever go back. Get a new job sunshine if you hate this one. We left our payment in the puddle of beer on the table from the previous customer. Just to distinguish between the staff. The bartender was nice when I went inside to try to order a round for the table. She said we didn't need to get our own drinks from the bar, someone would be right out. Bye Felisha! read more

Another great stop in Anchorage. It's a total dive and I throughly enjoyed it. There's a long bar and then some high top tables. Not much to look at, but it's a nice hang out and relax place with lots of locals. The bartenders are super friendly and nice. The beer selection isn't much. The menu has lots of greasy spoon items. After reading the Yelp reviews, I, of course, had to go with a burger. I ordered the jalapeño cheeseburger with chili cheese fries ($1 more). Hint: Order a side of ranch or sour cream for the chili cheese fries. The burger was plentiful and super yummy. The bun, while really white looking, was quite tasty and fabulous. They're not stingy with the toppings. There were tons of jalapeños and lots of gooey cheese. The burger was perfectly cooked and just juicy enough. The fries were also tasty. Not too done or underdone. And the chili was quite nice. All in all, I had a very pleasant experience here. I will most certainly be back when I'm craving a burger again. read more

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Dive bar atmosphere, but above average dive-bar food; the burgers here are delicious! We came in for a late lunch on a Tuesday, it was decently busy; a lot of people eating lunch, a couple regulars at the bar for a mid-day drink, and a couple people playing pool and watching sports recaps on ESPN. The walls are covered in wood, the ceilings are low, it's dark like you expect a dive bar to be, and most importantly there is carpet on the floor. It's pretty clean though and doesn't give off a dingy feel. Anyways, we read about the burgers before coming in, they deserve all the hype they are getting! The bun is soft, the patty is massive in size, and the fries are amazing! I ordered the Black and Blue Burger; the blue cheese offers a nice balance to the bit of spice. My boyfriend ordered the Cheeseburger, he smiled, nodded, and gave it a thumbs up; it's a great classic, no-thrills cheeseburger. Their beer selection is pretty standard; you can get your Alaskan favorites and Budweiser on tap. They do have lunch specials, however the burgers were not listed. It's a bit on the pricier side of late lunches: $37 (2 burgers, 2 beers + tip). read more

Dive bar type of vibe, pool table, big TVs, serves burgers/beer. Really good portions and great tasting food. Smaller restaurant/bar with local feel. Would recommend for sure for a bite to eat or chill night out with friends to watch a game or catch up read more

Wow. I'm gonna have to eat some serious crow here. I was whining to the boyfriend that I was in dire need of a good burger. "Where can I get one?" I asked, pleadingly. "Well, I heard Long Branch Saloon down the street from our house has amazing burgers." "Uh...the dive bar looking place? Ew. No." But I got desperate today. Dying for a burger but not wanting to drive all over creation to find one, I finally conceded. The place looks like a dive bar, sure. But I've seen worse. WAY worse. It's almost decent inside. Relatively quiet (for a Sunday evening) and the bartender was friendly enough. They do have a decent burger selection. I got the black & Bleu and the bf got the jalapeno cheese. (And I got onion rings instead of fries because, come on, frigging onion rings). Didn't have to wait too long, so I was soon back at home starting down this big burger and enormous onion rings. The onion rings are freaking perfect. I'm kind of an OR (that's onion ring, for the rest of you) snob, so these rings are legit. I have no idea if they are fresh, I don't really care, they are tasty. I saw some complaints about their fries but I totally disagree. They aren't greasy in the least and they still have the skin on. I love fries with the skin on, more places need to do this! My burger was pretty awesome. I'm pretty sure the patty wasn't fresh, but I don't care about that either. It was great. The buns were soft and flavorful. The bleu cheese was pretty strong and I was almost turned off by it at first, but after a couple of bites my mouth got used to it and I was quite happy with the flavor. The bf said his burger was adequately spicy enough, which is rare since he likes things hothothot (Of course he does, he's dating me). So, I will absolutely be back. It's basically within walking distance and it's great bang for your buck. I am glad I was able to get over my reservation about getting food at a dive bar, my belly thanks me. read more

You would never expect a dive bar to have the best burgers and fries in the city. But this is the charm of Long Branch - it's full of surprises. I've had burgers all over the country and Long Branch ranks up there with the best of them. It's not a $5 burger, but it's not a fancy steakhouse burger. It's essentially perfection between two homemade buns. The fries are also homemade and perfectly fried. They are skin on and taste like they're fried in peanut oil (just a guess, but it's one of the best and more pricey frying oils). I could eat a pound, as long as I don't mine gaining 10 around the waist. On top of it all, the proprietor - Junior - is awesome. His employees have been around forever, which is a true rarity in restaurants. It's a testament to the atmosphere he creates and the great service Long Branch provides. read more

I ordered a cheeseburger for takeout last night, was very disappointed. The burgers are noticeably thinner, we asked for all the toppings to be one the side, they were not. The burger was overcooked. The fries were soggy.I have definitely had a better burger from here than the one they served us last night. read more

Nothing new to say: absolutely the best hamburgers in town (great buns, juicy, good toppings) and best fries. Ambiance is very pipeline-era - dark and noisy but perfectly comfortable. I love coming here after work for a fantastic dinner. There is one confusing/bad thing about Long Branch that I have to mention. Once when I was there I had forgotten my ID at home so I figured I would just have a burger, no beer. I assumed this should be fine, especially since I am almost 30 and there were straight-up children (like, 3rd graders) eating in the bar. However, the waitress told me I'd have to leave without ID, even without ordering alcohol. Eventually she let me stay but said it was against the rules. Huh? Children can eat here but not adults without ID? Please clarify your policy for your staff, Long Branch. read more

This is a great place for burgers. They've got all the fixins, and some specialty ones too. I opted for the swiss mushroom, which was delicious. Portions are just right. I had a local hef that was just alright; if I want better beer, I'll head over to Moose's. The joint is really dark inside, with pool tables and I'm sure darts are in there somewhere. It's a really good dive bar, but I bet people come outta there a bit tipsy. I went there for lunch on a weekday and there was a cop car just down the street, waiting to hand out a DUI. Just be careful. Oh, their specials looked excellent: bbq pork sandwich, gumbo w/ cornbread, and a kobe beef burger. Kobe rocks! read more

Little hole in the wall bar. Every time I've been there I've always gotten great service. And they have a pretty damn good burger. So good that my husband and I order for pick-up waaaay more than we need to lol. They've got a pretty good sized menu as well but I've always only ever gotten their burger, never been disappointed once . read more

First time I've been here and was very impressed by the quality of food. We ordered wings and a burger and both were exceptionally good. The place spent time in the details of the burger and the bun was very unique, like I've never had. I think I found my new favorite dive bar and it's a great place to watch sports, not too crowded, and is close enough to my house to go and just chill. I don't think anyone would be disappointed, however it's not the most upgraded place ever but the televisions are big and clear, which is all I need. read more

They really do have the best burgers in town. Just delicious. Nothing frozen in this place, they even cut their own fries. Salads are great too. It's not a 5* restaurant, it's a bar. So don't expect white tablecloth treatment. That's not how they roll here. But if you want some great food (not too heavy on the grease but not filching either!) This is the place to go, great for game day or a game of pool as well. Hey, dark and bar-ish isn't your thing? Easy. Order out. That's what I do, usually ready for pick up in 15 min. Delish! read more