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

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

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

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

Hands down, the best milkshakes in anchorage! I love that at lucky wishbone you don't HAVE to get a side. Sandwiches, burgers, sides and chicken is priced separately so you can get exactly what you want. But be warned If you order a "whole order" of fries, it's A LOT! But who doesn't want that?! Also the staff is friendly, the folks that work there are always so polite. (Dare I say Northern Chic-fil-a kindness) Most recently I had the "mom combo" which was advertised as a three piece meal with fries! And would you believe I got FOUR pieces of fried chicken. It was a great experience. Complete with milkshakes (and a float for my husband). read more

Lucky Wishbone - His face as disaster strikes and his float overflows! - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

t's been several years since we stopped by for lunch so it was a pleasant surprise to see the the recent renovation has captured the historic feel of a restaurant we've been enjoying for decades. The service was marvelous friendly and efficient m. The food excellent. My club sandwich was huge and tasty. My wife's salmon chowder was good. read more

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Took a group of six for dinner. Waitress was extremely efficient and friendly. The fried chicken was very juicy, tasty and well prepared. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Peanut butter- hot fudge milkshake! - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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There are two schools of Anchorage: Old School: pre-earthquake, muddy streets, weeks for supplies New School: reconstruction, rapid paving, the influx of lower-48 amenities This place belongs to the first school. Started in the mid-50's, Lucky Wishbone is an Anchorage landmark. You've probably driven right by it numerous times, and perhaps not even noticed it (as I had). Think of one of those 50's burger-n-malt jams: Ah, let's go to the hop Let's go to the hop (oh baby) Let's go to the hop (oh baby) Let's go to the hop Come on, let's go to the hop Lucky Wishbone is the hop, it's Anchorage's hop. Although the emphasis is much more on friend chicken than on the burgers. I'm no fried chicken expert, but the fried chicken here is very good. It comes in baskets, with fries. Baskets are arranged according to how many/what type of chicken you'd like. The burgers are also very tasty and have that classic, old tymey charm (think, dare I say, "Steak n' Shake"). That staff here are always cheery and friendly despite the fact that the place is always bustling. Bustling with all types: families with kids, tourists, old Alaskan Sourdoughs, businessmen in suits, military lads in uniform, etc. Definitely worth checking out! (Note: I haven't had the malts/shakes that everyone raves about! I'm lactose intolerant, but I may roll the dice on one anyway!) read more

Let me preface my review by stating I grew up in the South where fried chicken is a staple meal in the house. My favorite meal is fried chicken. I stop by this place every so often to get my fried chicken fix. Their recipe is close to my own. I also had their rootbeer float. MMM MMM GOOD!! I usually get the three piece dark with fries. This time my lunch date ordered their fried gizzards to share since I hadn't tried them yet. I am so glad he ordered them! Those gizzards were so juicy and tender. Oh my they were so good! I almost ate them all! Sometimes gizzards can be chewy or have a tough exterior. Not these gizzards! Back to the fried chicken, the whole reason for lunch! Our server delivered the hot, juicy chicken and sides to our table quickly. Mine came with fries. Even the fries were hot from the fryer. We went at the height of lunch time and our server was attentive to us even with several tables of customers, I was very happy with the service and the food. I advise anyone who loves southern fried chicken to give this place a try. read more

We ordered takeout through doordash and had some great food! The burger was juicy and delicious with all instructions about what to leave off followed perfectly. My husband said his fried chicken was also very good. All of us had milkshakes and they were still thick and delicious even after delivery. The only downside was we ordered some cheese fries and the cheese tasted plasticy and minty for some reason but we were fairly full from everything else already read more

Lucky Wishbone has been an icon in our town. I never walk away hungry, and they're so friendly. With the exception of my wife, I think they have some of the best chicken in town. Many times I lean toward the Jumbo Burger, and a small order of fries... which is arguably the biggest in town. read more

Fried chicken incredible! Was passing by and driver said that place has the best chicken in Anchorage so we said stop the car! Did not disappoint. read more

Milk shakes. Milk shakes. Milk shakes! This place has amazing milk shakes!!! One of the few reasonably priced places in Alaska. I'm a big fan of there cheeseburger and milk shake. This is an ole time diner. Such a cozy feel when you walk in. Friendly service always. You pay at the counter, not at the table read more

way to expensive for what you get and nothing is special at all. service was fine. i picked it up. very dissapointed. just a reminded me of why I don't go there every once in a while. I do this to myself thinking something will change and it's just getting worse and worse. I got a couple of pictures that I want to add, but it hadn't let me yet so hopefully I can. Don't waste your time or your money. I ordered a chili cheese fries and a gizzards and it was 3335 and this is just pathetic and I know the prices are high at the grocery store, but I could've went and doubled everything and made it myself and it would've been twice as good. This is absolutely ridiculous. I don't care how long this place has been around. They've been ripping people off the whole damn time I bet yeah this is bullshit. read more

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This place is just okay in my book. It is just a local old fashioned restaurant that has been here forever. I have been here twice, and while i haven't been disappointed, I haven't really been uber impressed. There shakes are okay, nothing special besides I do have to say they have the widest selection I have ever seen! I myself have had the oreo shake twice :) Lots of oreos in that shake, nothing special about the ice cream they use though. I recently tried the fried chicken that everyone raves about. While it looks absolutely delicious upon receiving and you can smell the aroma outside and more inside the restaurant that makes you want to only have that chicken, i have to say it is just mediocre chicken. The batter on the chicken is definitely home made and is good, but really is lacking flavor. The chicken itself is good but a little on the dry side. If you can ever find a place that "steams" there chicken you should really try it out, its amazing! Onion rings are definite must, they were my favorite. The french fries are nothing to write home about and are on the bottom of my list for fries I have ever had. It's worth stopping I suppose just for the atmosphere, i myself if craving a burger may come here and try one as they say its 100% lean burger which sounds yummy. read more

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I've been here three times now. First time got chicken and it was delicious. Second time got chicken and chicken noodle soup. The chicken was dry but the soup was fantastic. Third time I got the soup and (full) grilled cheese sandwich. Both were yummy. I could live on that soup. $3 lemonade was pricey so I get water now. read more

Looking to go back to the glory days of diners?! This is what you envision. A great burger and milkshake to hold you over on the drive out of town or to pick up on the way back in to town heading home! read more

Chicken! This place has been a landmark restaurant in Anchorage forever! I always order the white chicken and fries. They are known for their chicken and for good reason. Parking can be a problem during the meal rush so be prepared to park on gravel and walk a bit. The decor is outdated but nostalgic. They have a lot of seating but they get full. I have never had to wait for longer than 5 minutes to be seated. Staff are fast and friendly. The food is hot and yummy. Chicken! read more

Gizzards were the best I've had texture wise, but not much flavor. Chicken was just average. Milkshakes were pretty bland as well. Service started off awful, but ended up good. Prices steep. Given the choice, I think KFC would have been the better choice. read more

I came down here for lunch with a friend earlier today. Lucky Wishbone is one of the original downtown businesses that have been around since 1955. They are located on the corner of E. 5th Ave. and Karluk not far from the Alaska Sales and Service dealership. Not exactly in the best part of the downtown area, but that hasn't stopped longtime customers from flocking to the place for lunch or dinner. The place was moderately packed when we arrived. The seating area is reminiscent of an old-fashioned diner with a warm atmosphere and counters for solo diners on one side and comfortable booths on the other. Pop culture memorabilia from decades past as well as pictures of friends and loved ones dating back to WWII adorn the walls all around. The waitresses here are among some of the friendliest I've met and greet the regulars like old friends. Our server quickly seated us to a booth and gave us a couple of minutes to peruse the menu while serving us some freshly-brewed ice tea. I already knew what I wanted so I waited until my friend was ready to order. I went with the three-piece Fried Chicken Platter with a breast, leg, and thigh, a side of fries, and a fresh-baked corn muffin. My friend ordered the same except she requested a leg, thigh, and wing with a side of coleslaw. We also decided to go with a basket of Onion Rings based on the positive reviews I've read from others. Our orders only took about ten minutes to arrive at our table, pretty good considering how many people were there for the lunch rush. The pan-fried chicken was phenomenal, with the meat juicy and cooked perfectly with a crispy texture on the skin. The shoestring fries were also crispy and complemented the chicken well with some honey on the top. My friend loved her coleslaw which was made with a pineapple sauce that is a popular side item with the customers. The Onion Rings were exactly what the other Yelpers have described. They were delicious with a crispy batter that did not crumble when dipping into ketchup. This was a problem with a lot of other restaurants in town that made their onion rings from scratch, but these held up well. In addition to the pan-fried chicken, they also have burgers, salads, and sandwiches that are worth trying out in future visits. On the way out the door, I decided to get a Nutella Milkshake to-go, another item recommended by other reviewers. The milkshake was thick and delicious with plenty of vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, and a generous amount of Nutella mixed in. They are done the old-school hand-spun way which is something that you don't see anymore in the newer restaurants today. They still have the old-fashioned drive-thru that has been around since day one for to-go orders. There is also a section by the register up front that sells T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Tie Dye Shirts with the restaurant's logo on them. In addition, lunch specials are available for a cup of soup and a sandwich that changes daily. The food and the friendly service here is a clear reason of why they have been in business for 62 years and are still going strong today. This is definitely a personal favorite to visit for comfort food during the cold winter months. read more

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Delicious fried chicken, cheese burgers & milk shakes! My family and I stopped in here for lunch and we were not disappointed. We were seated quickly and given drinks almost immediately after. Our food came fast which was extremely helpful with two hangry toddlers. My husband ordered the chicken basket with fries and I ordered the chili with a side salad. The kiddos shared a meal and that was plenty enough for them. We shared everything between the four of us and we all left stuffed to the gills! Highly recommend if you like a good dive!! read more

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A Historical Landmark for the City of Anchorage! The food is good, but not a fan of the new prices!

Good place stopped here earlier because it was recommended. Got a few boxes of chicken for the family. It tasted better than your KFC that's for sure, although it wasn't something super amazing in my opinion. Give it a try if you are tired of boring KFC. read more

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The Lucky Wishbone USE to have the Beat Burgers, French Fries, and chicken, but their food and service is going down hill fast. I ordered a cheese burger, asked for the small cheese burger with No Onions, lettuce, pickle and Tomato. I received a tuff piece of meat with cheese only. No need to complain the last time I complained to their cheap way they sent out my drinks, by cutting the drink holder in half the milkshake spilt all over the inside of my car. I spoke with management she said was sorry. Customer service is not what it use to be. read more

Born and raised in Alaska, I grew up with Lucky Wishbone as one of those treats. To get a corn muffin, and all dark Jr or Mom, the milkshake, or the soup! It is a place we always take visitors or newcomers as it is one of the oldest restaurants in town. No other chicken place that attempts to enter the market can compare. It is a Mom and Pop shop, through and through complete with the best malts and shakes in town. The chicken is cooked to order, and most of the waitstaff have worked there forever, or are family related/friends. 2019 was the first year I saw them at the State Fair, and I was super excited to see this quality! Last bonus - the reasonability of prices and it is on Doordash! read more

Will have to give it a try when they can have dine-in customers again. Fried food is better served in person and not through delivery. I can definitely say that they are a bit on the spendy side for the portion size. But...it's Alaska...I guess. read more

Great Chicken and Milkshakes! The butterscotch milkshake is delish. During the pandemic the constructed an outdoor walk up window for to-go order pick-ups and it's super handy. read more

Huge disappointment, was told how great the fried chicken was. So l ordered gizzard and girlfriend ordered the fried chicken. Completely tasteless no flavor whatsoever. Place is as dated as the food. read more

Ever try something simple that's delicious? That sums up what Lucky Wishbone does well. Chicken, burgers, shakes all done the old school way. You can still be creative (for instance making a PB&J shake with blackberry jam) but there's nothing in your meal that's a surprise. Yes they serve chicken backs as part of a 3 or 5 piece.. but they tell you that up front, and if you don't like em ask for something else. Anyhow it's real good home style food give it a try! read more

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I first went to the Lucky Wishbone when it was no more than two years old--in fact, that may very well be our 1962 Nova wagon on the right in the old photograph of the place when it was a quarter of its present size. To me, going there today is a trip back in time. Little has changed. The menu is bigger, but the basics remain, and are as good as I've always remembered them. Just as it was a treat in 1957, and 1967, and 1977, and every year since then, it's still a minor treat I indulge in about once a month--much more often when I worked downtown. And every visit has been, uniformly, completely satisfying for those that don't expect fast food at fast food prices. No, the chicken isn't 'tasteless;' It's just not fried and spiced to death. Nobody else has 'lizards and gizzards,' either. No, the burgers aren't 'bland;' They're steamed properly instead of, once again, fried and spiced to death. The fries are the best I know. No, 'everything' isn't hideously expensive, it's priced appropriately when inflation is taken into account. Although the original owners have passed, those who have carried on are keeping their spirit alive. The place is what it IS: A time capsule of 1950s Anchorage brought into the present day. Accept that, or go elsewhere. McDonald's is calling you. read more

I've been wanting to stop since we moved up here. I decided today was the day. I can't say enough about this place. It's a MUST for anyone. The burger, fries and that blueberry shake surpassed my expectations. This place is nostalgic in every sense. Made me remember my uncles restaurant growing up. The service was exceptional. Thank you for a great experience! read more

The infamous lucky wishbone, how I wanted to LOVE it. I was gifted the meal pictured because I was leaving AK and had never had it in the 10 years of living there and I just "HAD to try it before leaving" well.. I wasn't too impressed. I had it delivered to my job close to the establishment so it hadn't been sitting in its bag for too long at all. I think people have over hyped it. I had a crispy chicken thigh and fries? (I can't remember - also a bad sign that it wasn't that good for me personally) And yes the chicken was fried, delicious, tender yet crunchy on the outside - but it was just.. fried chicken. Nothing special about the seasoning or anything. I think I'll try it out again when I visit AK. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I've been coming to the Lucky Wishbone as long as I can remember. Known for its fried chicken, I actually prefer their sandwiches! I like the jumbo cheese. They have milkshakes and malts, and some of the best desserts (try the strawberry shortcake). They won't seat you without your whole party, but once seated, service is fast, and everything is delicious. My son loves the BLT, my mom likes the fried gizzards. Fried and onion rings are separate, but if you order them, servings are definitely sharing size. read more

Lucky Wishbone - Jumbo Cheese, Onion Rings, hot fudge Milkshakes, French Fries, Blt Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

One night when craving fried chicken, I pulled up my trusty Yelp app and searched for some fried chicken. This was the first place that popped up with a relative good review. So I decided to try it! Pros: Chicken was fried well. It was seasoned and crispy. Definitely much better than wild buffalo wings or one of the fried chicken fast food places. Cons: Fries were very stale. It tasted like it was fried days ago. I was very disappointed with the fries. Overall: I think it's worth an try to come eat at this place. I think I would come back again and hopefully get some fresh fries. read more

One of my favorite places in Anchorage. Classic with the best chicken. Get the giblets! read more

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Known for the fried chicken (which is tasty), Lucky Wishbone also has sandwiches and burgers for the chicken-adverse. I usually get the Mom (a three-piece deal that comes with a roll and fries). Not KFC prices, but probably tastes better. They get busy around lunchtime so be warned. read more

Honestly, this place probably has the best fried chicken I've ever had in my life. The skin was crispy and flavorful, the meat was sooo juicy and perfectly cooked. Unfortunately, I really didn't like anything else. My onion rings were more like shoestring onions & had a weird tangy flavor to the breading; the french fries were lukewarm and unsalted. One other thing, I called in my order for pick up and they told me one price, but when I picked it up it was another (higher) price. I would definitely say that the fries and onions rings are not worth the price, but the chicken is out of this world! read more

Lucky Wishbone - Menu as of 3/15/17 - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

On vacation like most people that are in Anchorage lol table of 5 and everyone left from starved to FULL. I shared a 3 piece chicken,got 2 backs :( a little sad about that because I HATE backs and would have rather went with the dark thigh, but my sharer doesn't like dark meat. I also wish that the chicken had more crispy skin on it, but again I'm not going to take a star off for that. Peanut butter shake off the chain. read more