Not going again. Look over the menu in advance to see prices. They're now outrageous. The service was good. Ambiance very casual which was fine. The food was good but not excellent. A kid's milkshake is $9.50.. It's not the same restaurant as before, and you can go to a quality burger place in Anchorage for much less and the quality is better. ' read more

Our family has been going here for more than 50 years. We've always been satisfied until recently. With the deaths of th owners it has deteriorated greatly. We took ou grandchildren during Christmas break, bad choice,! Even my 17 yr old grandson found the food unpleasant.his,and everyone else's burgers were overcooked and dry. I got a 5pc.dark meat combo to take home. I was too ended up with 5 overcooked legs too bad to since it has been land mark since we were young. You could tell something was wrong when they painted it a god awful green. Too bad really! read more

I ordered ahead just an order of gizzards so I went to have a drink next door until my order was ready. Very good care there. My order was still hot and was able to pick up inside no problem. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Gizzards - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Bottom line, up front: good food, kind of pricey but supporting local business Food is goood... Fried chicken that's "pan fried" with a crispy skin... Gotta be healthier than deep oil fried right?? :| They've got old fashioned shakes, malts and ice cream floats (orange dreamsicle anyone??)!... one downside, it's served in a plastic cup, you don't get the fun diners' cups (and it's a plastic cup). Been here twice, got bone-in chicken combo pieces as well as chicken burger and southern chicken burger and food is very satisfying. The southern chicken burger is pickle juice brine so it's reminiscent of Chick-fil-a... But BIGGER!! The downside, I feel like everything is kind of nickel and dimed. Price of burgers are a la carte...so it's a bit expensive for just a burger. There's a fee for bottomless soda, each size up for floats/shakes is additional $2 I think, with the smallest starting at $5ish. The small float is satisfying but visually looks a bit small for the price. For 2 people: 2 burgers, half fries, cup soup, small float, sweet tea = $48+ before tip (feels like I can go to a fancier place at that price) read more

Talk about old time Anchorage Jems and the wishbone tops the list. The best gizzards in town (slightly on the salty side for some folks) that almost melt in the mouth with great crispy coating. Clearly my favorite. The burgers are super special with soft fresh buns and great consistent flavors. They are also known for their chicken which is good though I generally only get the burgers and gizzards. The interior has changed a bit with the new owner but it has not lost its charms with a bar seating and booths. Drive through is short but effective and the call in order system works great for a quick order and pick up. Worth the try if you like a good simple burger or fried chicken. read more

My favorite thing about the place was Brittany our server. She was simply a good soul. The setting was cute for what it was. The food was nothing to brag about. I thought the fried chicken was juicy but lacked flavor. The pieces were huge. read more

This is a super quaint spot on 5th Ave. Stuck in time from when it first opened in the 50s the menu probably doesn't look much different today as it did then. Fried chicken in the pan, delightful. It won't knock your socks off, but it's tasty, moist, with a little crispiness on the outside. The roll it came with was perfectly fine, and the mashed potatoes were diner quality - nothing special. Chicken salad sandwich was solid, definitely tasty and left me thinking I could down another right there on the spot. Limeade was really nice! They offer a lot of different flavors but I stuck with the classic. The Oreo milkshake definitely had whole Oreos dropped into the blender as the bottom of the glass had some big chunks of cookie - definitely a nice rich and decadent shake to end a meal with. Whenever we're in the mood for a simple fried chicken meal, we'll keep Lucky Wishbone in mind! read more

I ordered a hamburger with all the fixings, small fries and medium chocolate shake to go. I paid $21.99!! , left my phone number and went outside to my pickup to wait. I waited 25 minutes and no message. I walked back in and my food was in a bag ready. Took it and left. When I opened the burger pkg there was a Puny little hamburger Pattie with a small slice of pickle. No lettuce No tomato No onion. At least the shake was good. Not $22 good but good I've been going there for almost 50 years and not going back read more

Excellent chicken. Don't miss it when in Anchorage. Long history in the Anchorage area. Has survived decades due to it quality.

This is an un seasoned mess. This is the thigh that I had to clean before I attempted to eat what I could stomach. This is Pop 5 piece chicken. This chicken was taken out of something or somewhere dipped in flour without any seasoning then fried. Salt and pepper is a beautiful seasoning if that is all you have. In addition to the lack there of seasoning I purchased 2 specialty sauce. Campfire Sauce and Kicking Ranch they were tasty but, not tasty enough to stomach this very bland chicken! I've been here 3 days and this is the worst chicken I've every had in my life. On a positive note at least the cooking grease was clean. Very DISAPPOINTED especially for the what the meal cost! read more

Lucky Wishbone - Pop 5 piece chicken. - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Growing up in Anchorage this was the place for fried chicken ! A small establishment but it can busy at times, as with everything in modern times prices have gone up over the years but to me it is a must stop for some delicious pan fried chicken. Had lunch here today and Austin our server was awesome , I would defiantly ask to be seated in his area again. The building shows it's age but that does add to the experience , booths are clean but you may find repairs to the booths. Check the times prior to stopping by , they closed on Wednesdays. read more

Lucky Wishbone - 4- piece Meal - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Best fried chicken in town. No joke. Pan fried juicy and crunchy but not too breaded. Great service and delicious sides. A fun place to eat.

For those of us from Alaska, that grew up around the Anchorage area, Lucky Wishbone is part of our lives, even if on the mere occasion. It's the first place our youngest son wants to go eat when he comes home to visit and the reason we went most recently. The orders are always piping hot and fresh! I can personally speak for only a few items... of course the fried chicken... onion rings, shoestring fries, cornbread muffin and the chili cheeseburger! All of which have always been fantastic. The chicken is too hot to eat, so we start with the corn muffin, slowly start to eat fries, and tear apart chicken in order to get that first piece cooling down so you don't burn your mouth. Consistency is the shining star here, never wavering. It was sad when George, the owner, passed away last year and honestly I hated seeing them open the restaurant on Sundays after he passed. I don't know that it's what he would've wanted but it was always welll known that Lucky Wishbone just wasn't an option on Sundays. It is now and from what I've heard, everyone is very happy! read more

Lucky Wishbone - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Amazing service! Staff was fantastic. My food was delicious, I wanted desert but was so full from lunch, I may possibly go back later for a shake, or pie. Not too expensive. paying cash is a dollar or two so cheaper than paying with card. read more

I am visiting from out of town and wanted this to be a good local diner experience. It started off on an off foot with a sour greeting from a waitress who was not very friendly. We sat down and ordered. Our waitress was better and our initial starter of corn fritters and honey butter was really good, probably the best thing we had that day. We looked at the menu and figured they were known for their chicken so thats what we got. My mom got the BBQ pork sandwich. The order came and we dove in. The chicken was said to be buttermilk battered which I thought meant buttermilk marinated. It does not. Buttermilk marinade like in the south gives the meat a salty and moist flavor. These were dry and flavorless. The meat was bland and the crust was bland. It was cooked ok and the crust was crispy but the flavor was missing. Funny enough, the mashed potatoes that came with it was very peppery and salty. Almost reverse of the flavor profiles I'd want in them. The bbq pork sandwich was just ok. Not great. The sauce tasted very bottle ketchupy. Just meat and bun without any coleslaw to spice it up. We finished with milkshakes for everyone and they were very thick and fresh tasting. They were a hit. Overall a hit and miss, wasn't bad but not the local gem I had hoped. read more

I happened to stop by on Lucky Wishbone's 65th anniversary, and it was great! The restaurant was busy but people were moving smoothly through. I only had to wait a couple minutes to get a table right in the middle of lunch hour. Staff was wearing masks and very friendly; they were having fun getting back into things. I ordered the Mom 3 piece, but I asked for all dark with both fries and coleslaw. I had a root beer to drink and ordered a Cherry Garcia milkshake, too. It was so much food! The chicken came out awesome, as usual for Lucky Wishbone. I scarfed it fast while I eyeing some of the heartiest coleslaw I've seen. After that I got to enjoy a feast of sweet and salty flavors with fries and a Cherry Garcia milkshake. At some point half of the roll was caught in the mix, but that's as much as I noticed it with that juicy dark meat chicken next to it. It was a flawless, friendly, and smooth visit from the moment I walked in to the restaurant. I'm going to visit again soon. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Another delicious Anchorage diner! Went here for lunch, and it was poppin' with customers. The crowd is definitely 60 and older haha We were seated quickly and ordered milkshakes right away. Service was so fast despite the busy time, and the food was hot and delicious. The only thing that didn't stand out was the french fries so I would get a different side next time. read more

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OMG.. if you want to pay an arm and a leg now. go for it because Lucky wishbone is so expensive now 20 bucks for just a burger and that's not including fries or anything like that. that is just the burger that is so ridiculous.. for that price you would think the food was gourmet for four burgers a order of onion rings and a soda $77.. suit and tie required..lol.. I love to go in there but the prices no way not anymore. read more

Had lunch here while in Alaska for the week. A couple of upsides. Menu sounds good, emphasis on sounds. They have their own parking lot which is a big deal in Anchorage or else you have to pay to park. Typical $1.25 per hour, so you can deduct that from your tab with free parking. One more, they have beef chili while most places advertise reindeer chili. Don't ask I didn't try reindeer while I was there. Here's what I found wrong. The place had an overall look of not being clean. I ordered a Halibut sandwich. It's Alaska right? Should be fresh and delicious. Not the case. Frozen Halibut in a plain bun and fries. Very disappointed. My wife had the beef chili which she said was OK, just OK. I think this will be my only trip to Alaska but if I ever go back, this restaurant will not be on my short list. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Halibut Sandwich, fries and Cole slaw. Lunch - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Pan fried chicken joint started in 1955. Ordered 3 & 5 piece chicken with fries, coleslaw and a corn muffin. Chicken was cooked perfect. Fries..perfect. I just felt that the skin was not seasoned well or crispy enough. Put it in my air fryer the next day and it was much better. My butterscotch shake was yummy and their dessert menu was extensive. Side note...waitresses should NOT have super long pointy nails....yuck read more

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Nice cozy dinner with good service. I've eaten here before and thought it was fantastic. This visit food was good but slightly above average. Since my first visit, I've followed reviews in search for the best fried chicken across the USA. To be fair I'm rating them against all the fried chicken I've eaten. If you like fried chicken Lucky Wishbone has good food and it's worth a visit. Their strawberry shakes are second to none! read more

My first trip back to Alaska for sometime, I had the opportunity to get a takeout after a long busy work day, and Lucky Wishbone did not disappoint, the chicken was crunchy and flavorful and coleslaw hit the spot. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Pop 5 piece chicken - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Made the pilgrimage here tonight because I really wanted a milkshake. I was not disappointed. The oreo milkshake was delicious--though as others have mentioned it is a bit spendy. But, it is a high quality shake! They also have a very nice flavor selection. I also ordered a grilled pastrami & swiss sandwich to go. My order came out within minutes of placing it. My sandwich was very good. The pastrami was high quality. I enjoyed it. Comes with a pickle, which my husband enjoyed. This is a cute little, old school diner. Restaurant was clean, well lite, looks warm & inviting like your grandparent's kitchen. Staff was super friendly. You can place a to go order inside at the counter, or at the drive through. Will definitely have to come back to try this famous chicken, and the onion rings. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Large Oreo milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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First off Long time fan of this establishment. However despite economy going to crap- this place has more than doubled the price of all their items and then imposed a service fee if you don't pay with cash. I ordered two kids burger boxes and a cheeseburger for an adult...$50 ‍ I'm good I'll go elsewhere; if the economy is tanking-just go elsewhere. Sorry I hope you still get the business but even when the economy recovers; will your prices reflect that? Or just keep 'em high and reap profits. Better burgers at tommie's burger stop- bigger/more variety. And get this-cheaper than this trash. NEXT read more

They've got the best salmon chowder in anchorage. Plus the best chicken going always friendly service

My family has eaten here or ordered pick up for 46 years 42 of which were amazing. The last 4 have been a steady decline. Now on top of the decline my go to order of a Jumbo Swiss Bacon burger and fries is $13.99 for the burger and $7.99 for the fries. Making it $21.98 just for a burger and fries...$21.98! This place is beyond reviving it's great reputation. Truly sad! read more

Don't listen to all the hoopla around this restaurant, it is not worth your time. The food was just OK, the chicken was very dry and the coleslaw did have a unique flavor, but nothing special. Service was slow, but OK. read more

As a born and raised Alaskan, I've heard ever since I was a kid how Lucky Wishbone is the best burger spot around - I got around to trying it and have got to say I was less than impressed. The service wasn't too friendly. their prices are extreme for the food quality, i've tasted a better burger and fries from a fast food joint. read more

Contemplated ordering food from here the last year. Why? Because the menu prices on Door Dash and Grub Hub are outrageous! $22 for a 5 pc meal?! NO WAY! Came across a menu from last year. $16 for a 5 pc. Had to do further investigating. Went to Lucky Wishbone and had to see for myself. Menu prices at the restaurant differs from Grub Hub and Door Dash. These food apps straight taxing folks. just go to the establishment yourself and save some money. (I know I sound cheap, but I don't like getting ripped off. $6 price difference is a lot.) Order the mom and pop (3 pc and 5 pc) and a root beer float. Wanted to do the 8pc family meal but no substitutions for the slaw. Paid extra for the sauces (95 cent a sauce). Verdict; fries were cold and chewy. No bueno. Chicken was just okay. Nothing special about it. Is there a lot of hype about their chicken? Yes. Would I go back? No. read more

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Ordered from this place for lunch and they missed a few items once received. The food was just okay, had better burgers. The fries were not crispy and the chili tasted plain. Maybe I ordered the wrong items on the menu, but I'll pass on this next time. read more

Once again, I ordered food to go, and was handed a large, stapled, double-brown bag containing 15-pc chicken and 5 corn muffins. When I got home, a 25 minute drive, I discovered the cole slaw I had paid $12.99 for was not in the bag and I was not given a second container. I was handed the package and told, "Here's your order!" Please train your staff to check the order for completeness. The bag was stapled shut many times. This is the 2d time this has happened. Your fried chicken is the best though, and I will be back. read more

CLASSIC American food, the "Bone" as mine and many Anchorage families call it, is a crowd pleaser! The staff are always friendly, even when rushed. The food comes out piping hot, and is so good and loved by all. Their fries are the shoe string kind and always crispy, all 20 of their shakes are good, and really there is no room for improvement, because they stick to what they're good at. However, they won't sit you if your party is incomplete. This adds to the efficiency of the place, and is something to consider. Their prices also keep going up, and while I love this classic Anchorage diner and have so many good memories here, its status as the go-to family spot might be on the rocks. read more

What a shame. After 25+ years of enjoying their food, this "venerable" burger joint in Anchorage has gone completely down the tube. I ordered not once, but twice, online, and both orders were completely screwed up, as in, "we don't have your order". What a shame. The Browns are spinning in their graves. read more

Kind of exactly what you expect. Fried chicken, diner feel. I'd try it out as an Anchorage institution. Also try the brown cow.

To sum up my Lucky Wishbone experience... Food, service, prices, and overall experience = Not bad, but also not great. I had high expectations for the chicken, however, it wasn't as good as I had hoped, and I much prefer KFC or Popeyes compared to what Lucky Wishbone served up. There were also some annoying aspects regarding their menu options. For example, their hamburgers don't come with fries so you have to pay an extra five dollars just to get fries for a burger that already costs over $10. So in essence you are paying at least $15-$20 for a burger and fries which in my opinion is price gouging. When I order a $12 or $15 burger, fries should come with it. Period. read more

I'm so glad they are open for dine-in again. I had the 3-piece chicken and a mocha shake. It was on-point, shake was tasty and thick. The server was so nice I could barely stand it. ;). Especially nice considering I was first customer in the door at opening. read more

Buyer beware! The prices are cheaper if you order online but then you get charged a fee for using a credit card. I ordered 2 Pop's (all dark meat). Online total came out to $21.49 each ($19.99 + 1.50). Since their online website wouldn't take my Costco Lucky Wishbone gift card I had to call in my order. When I picked up my order, cashier charged me $22.24 each. Doesn't make sense. Why more? I didn't have it delivered, I didn't use credit card, all I did was call in an order and picked it up. Double check your receipts. read more

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Best chicken place in town. My favorite place to go. Milkshakes are great. Quick and friendly service.

Old school since 1955. If you like dining at Denny's or ihop then you will enjoy the food here at this popular family restaurant. I ordered the fried chicken, biscuit, and soup of the day. The interior has seen better days but it adds to the charm of this classic restaurant. The food is average at best nothing to write home about but the waiter service is top notch and they always come by to check on you. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Old school since 1955 - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Wife and I ate here for the first time January 15th 2022. I had the grilled Pastrami. She had the Jumbo Swiss Bacon burger. She loved her burger. I really enjoyed the grilled Pastrami sandwich. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Grilled Pastrami sandwich. - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska