Jack Sprat is unquestionably worthy of a James Beard Award. After dining here, I am genuinely…read moresurprised it has not yet received one. This is not just a restaurant--it is a culinary experience that reflects passion, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for Alaska's incredible produce. The ambience is exceptional. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored old home that has been transformed into an architectural gem. Large French windows flood the dining room with natural light and frame breathtaking views of Mount Alyeska. Watching the lush green mountains as clouds gently drift across their peaks creates an atmosphere that is peaceful, intimate, and uniquely Alaskan. Even before the food arrives, the experience begins with the menu itself. It is beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated, and filled with clever, catchy dish names that immediately make you smile. It perfectly reflects the restaurant's creativity and personality, making you excited to order even before the first plate reaches the table. I ordered the blackened Alaska sablefish, one of Alaska's signature fish, and it was magnificent. The fish was incredibly buttery, perfectly cooked, and lightly finished with sea salt, allowing its natural flavors to shine. Every bite reminded me why sablefish is considered one of Alaska's finest seafood delicacies. My wife and son both had the meat burger, and it was outstanding. It was juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection--no ordinary burger. The quality of the beef really stood out and made it one of the best burgers we've had. The dessert was unforgettable. The olive oil chocolate cake with sea salt, layered with a luscious vanilla cream cheese filling, was simply to die for. Rich without being heavy, beautifully balanced, and one of the finest desserts we've had in a long time. What impressed me just as much as the food was the people. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Franz, the owner, who shared that he moved here from Michigan 25 years ago and has never looked back. His passion for Alaska, hospitality, and exceptional food is evident throughout the restaurant. That same passion is shared by the entire team. Every member of the staff genuinely cares about creating a memorable dining experience, and their warmth and enthusiasm make you feel incredibly welcome. It is also clear that the kitchen is led with experience and excellence. The current chef, having spent many years at the renowned Alyeska Resort, brings tremendous skill and refinement to every plate while celebrating local Alaskan ingredients. Fresh ingredients, flawless execution, spectacular views of Mount Alyeska, thoughtful architecture, a beautifully crafted menu brimming with personality, and heartfelt hospitality--Jack Sprat delivers on every level. This is easily one of the finest dining experiences we've had in Alaska, and a restaurant that deserves recognition far beyond Girdwood. We cannot wait to return.

We had a mixed experience at Jack Sprat…read more Service timing was rough. It took over an hour from ordering to get our main dishes. About 1.5 hours from when we were seated. We did get the dip bread appetizer about 15 minutes after ordering which helped. Then we waited another full hour after finishing it before our food arrived. The food was inconsistent. The chow fun noodles were undercooked. More like al dente pasta which does not work for a Chinese dish. The burgers came with fries that were cold and hard. They did fix that quickly and brought fresh fries which were much better. The wagyu burger was the biggest disappointment. The meat tasted very gamey. That is not what you expect from wagyu which should be rich and buttery. I ended up trying to cover the taste with toppings just to eat it. Not enjoyable. Our child did enjoy her grass fed beef burger and had no complaints. The atmosphere is great. Live music adds a nice touch. We also liked the shop next door and the outdoor wood fire. We like this place and wanted it to be a great experience. The food and timing just missed the mark this time. Hoping they improve because the setting is really nice.

best restaurant in girlwood :) (in order of…read morerecommendations) - clams - pork - bouillabaisse - shrimp and grits - scallops everything was incredible and Jody with a Y was the best server in the world

Spoonline Bistro will go down in history as the best restaurant in Girdwood, Alaska, and possibly…read morethe entire world. They should remain a staple in Girdwood and WILL remain a staple in our hearts. Jodie provided amazing service throughout the night to our group of 9. Thank you, Jodie. Jodie's charm and care was a highlight not just of the night, but of our entire time in Alaska. Thank you for a delightful evening with memories to cherish. Ps. -The espresso crème brûlée was the smoothest, most delicate dessert I've had in years. We ordered all the desserts they had and not a single one of them missed the mark. -"Must dine at Spoonline. PERIOD" -a memory to last a lifetime. THANK YOU JODIE AND TEAM. It is not often that you bring together a large group of foodies who delight in every single dish that is brought out. Spoonline is a place that satisfies all pallets and warms our bellies and hearts.

The people leaving one star reviews here seem to be quite picky, which I can understand form the…read morehigh price tag of this place... But... If you're in the area, DO NOT SKIP THIS GEM. Genuinely some of the best fried halibut in all of Alaska, better than anything you can find in Homer! Their steaks are also amazing! The peppercorn steak is pretty good, but the filet is out of this world, massive serving sizes too! Super amazing atmosphere tucked away down a logging road between several mountains, inside feels like a small hunting lodge! Expert great service but a long wait. Came here on a Wednesday night and waited nearly 4 hours at the bar for a table for my family. Was well worth it, best filet and halibut we've ever had. Even better than our own! We try to visit every time we're in the area. Don't miss this hidden gem!

I filled up on the appetizers, they were so freaking good. The halibut bites were served piping hot…read moreand very tasty. Loved the pepper steak bites and the fried coconut salmon as well. I had the king crab as my entrée, served with clarified butter and lemon. (takes a deep breath)....this is the absolutely.... positively..... incredibly.... The best king crab I've ever had. I had high hopes for Alaskan King Crab....in Alaska, and it delivered. They scored the shell all the way down, so super easy to eat. Typically, knuckle meat in king crab is my least favorite....not here, it was my favorite part, sweet and tender without any hint of fishy or gamey taste. Service here was mostly very good. Very attentive and friendly, a couple of small miss steps, but accidental. I liked the atmosphere here, very unique and in my opinion Jimmy Buffett meets Cajun bayou mixed with Alaskan flair. That's the oddest combination ever, but it worked.

My wife brought home a deep dish pizza. Veggie. Not my…read morefavorite. It was awefully good. But not as good as my last personal visit. We froze 1/2 of it to perk me up with a beer later while mowing in the summer heat.

Short version - Worst food and service in Alaska. Go somewhere in Girdwood…read more Long version - I went to dinner with my family (6 of us). I ordered the game burger and added an additional patty. The waitress (I think her name was Zoey) acknowledged this request. My burger came out first but was missing the extra patty. Shortly thereafter, the meals for 4 people in my party were served. They had forgotten my son's cheeseburger. I let the woman who dropped off our food that I was missing a patty and my son didn't get his cheeseburger. "Well it wasn't written on the ticket,"she said. "OK. But we ordered it." I replied. "Alright. We'll get those out shortly," she stated. Shortly?!?! Everyone the table finished their entire meals before my son's cheeseburger was served and he finished his meal before my extra patty was served. My young children were getting impatient and my wife took them outside to play. At this point the first patty was cold and I was left to eat my overcooked burger by myself. My father-in-law came back inside as I was finishing up my uninspired meal and asked our server if he could get a separate bill for he and his wife. "We don't split bills for parties of 6 or more people AND there's an automatic 20% gratuity . What a racket. The food sucked, the service was worse, and our server was automatically over tipped. Worst Father's Day dinner I have ever had. PS - I looked at their website when writing this review. It states that parties of 6 or more will have an automatic 15% gratuity. So the server is bad at her job AND a liar?

Very large restaurant with plenty of seating option. Live music on weekends. Beautiful painted…read moreglass ceilings overlooking mountain. Lots of parking available. Located next to the bake shop.

I've lived in Anchorage for five years and had no idea this place even existed! Apparently, bands…read morecome here to play and take over the place at night. I wasn't sure if it was just for resort guests or if locals could come too, so I asked--and turns out, I could! It's $10 per person. I was absolutely blown away when I went upstairs--the architecture, paintings, and black lights at night bring the space to life. They even have an outdoor area with fire pits lit up. This is such a hidden gem for local Alaskans! Sometimes, it's hard to find great bands and live music in the area, so driving an hour down to Girdwood is totally worth it. The staff was awesome, the beer was great, and the sound and acoustics were on point. All in all, an amazing experience--I highly recommend it!!

Nice place. We had to wait about 30 minutes for our table…read moreeven though we had a reservation. Very beautiful atmosphere! I recommend visiting.

If I could give less than one star, I would…read more Yes, the views from Seven Glaciers are beautiful--but this is Alaska. Spectacular scenery is everywhere, so don't expect the view alone to justify the cost. Our dinner was one of the biggest disappointments of our entire trip. We were celebrating our friends' 30th wedding anniversary, making the evening especially meaningful. Our bill was over $1,700 for our group, and not one person at our table said they even liked their meal. Several dishes were barely edible. My scallop soup contained one scallop that was not fully cooked and a tiny piece of cracker. The gazpacho was overwhelmingly spicy. The beet salad was served over scattered drops of horseradish that weren't even applied consistently from one plate to another, making the dish feel careless and unbalanced. The main courses were average at best. Some people didn't even finish their filet mignon, which should be one of the easiest dishes for a restaurant of this caliber to get right. The desserts were just as disappointing. No one finished theirs, and no one had anything positive to say about them. The service was equally unacceptable. Before dinner even began, one of our friends quietly asked the waiter if he could please bring a candle with the anniversary dessert to help celebrate the couple's 30th wedding anniversary. It was the very first request made after we were seated, yet it was completely overlooked. The desserts arrived with no candle, no acknowledgment of the occasion, and no apology. It may seem like a small detail, but it reflected the lack of attentiveness we experienced throughout the evening. Our waiter repeatedly reached across guests instead of serving properly, refused to clear plates himself because he wanted the bus staff to do it, and the overall service felt slow, awkward, and very unprofessional. Even though the restaurant wasn't busy, every part of the meal seemed to take far longer than it should have. What really confirmed that it wasn't just us was talking to the family seated next to us--a group of 14--who felt exactly the same way about both the food and the service. I consider myself a true foodie. I love trying new restaurants and cuisines, and I'm far from being a picky eater. I almost never write negative reviews, but this experience was simply unacceptable. I had heard this restaurant was a "must-do" while visiting the area, which made the experience even more disappointing. In my opinion, it's simply not worth the money. I wouldn't even recommend paying to ride the tram just to dine here, because you'll find breathtaking scenery all over Alaska without spending hundreds of dollars on a meal that falls far short of expectations. I sincerely hope this review helps other travelers avoid making the same very expensive mistake we did.

We recently went to The Crows Next with a total of 7 people, and the atmosphere, food , and service…read morewas impressive. We started with oysters snd and a few salads and soup. The oysters were some of the best I've had! I ordered the scallops as well as two others and we thought these were Gordon Ramsey approved!! My spouse had the Mahi and he said he wouldn't order it again said it was a little fishy. Others ordered the grilled pork chop and the plates were pretty clean when finished so I would say excellent. We shared a couple bananas foster with ice cream and then topped off dinner with the cafe Diablo which is always a treat. With most of us happy with our meal I would say it was a 4 out of 5! Highly recommend coming here for a special occasion.

Stopped into Captain Cook Crow's Nest on a Friday night right before Valentine's Day, and wow, busy…read moreis an understatement. We were traveling for business and trying to squeeze three people into the bar area, so we knew it might be a bit of a challenge. We eventually made it work, but service took a while to get rolling. That said, once it did start, it got really good. Our server FraniP did a great job. It took a little bit for her to engage and warm up with us, but once she did, she was attentive, friendly, and made the experience feel much more welcoming. Food-wise, we were impressed. Two of us ordered the burger and it was honestly excellent--made with a blend of ribeye and tenderloin, and you could taste the difference. Really well constructed and flavorful. I went with the mushroom soup and a Caesar salad, and both were solid choices; fresh, satisfying, and better than your average "safe" menu items. The cocktail selection was also strong, but the smoked old fashioned was way too sweet. It needed to be toned down on the sugar to let the bourbon and smoke shine through. Overall: great food, great drinks selection, and a good bar atmosphere.. just be prepared for a slower start on service during peak nights.

What a place! What a vibe!…read more My daughter knew that we would want to try pizza when we were in Anchorage after a cruise. We were like hungry heathens after the horrible food. Hearth was a breath of fresh air. We shared a pizza - SOOOO good. My daughter had the Brussels sprouts, and I had the beet salad. AMAZING! Unfortunately, the baked goods were sold out, so we had the delicious ice cream! Ruby took extra good care of us and was a wonderful server. Yes, when we come back to Anchorage, Hearth will be our first stop!

I usually am not a pizza person but I had a coworker get together. 7 people and reservations made…read more Wst coast vibe for sure felt like I was in Seattle or Oregon but Anchorage chill. Music was going a bit hard to hear but was relaxed.. Fire prepare pizza we tried 5 different pizzas all were a delight not over sauced inventive and tasty. Was a wide range of flovor but all paired well

Very dive-bar but food is great! Went for breakfast and had the "breakfast of champions" which was…read morea couple eggs, toast, bacon, fried potatoes & 2 pancakes. Everything was cooked perfectly, and I especially liked the pancakes which were light fluffy and delicious. I do wish they'd added butter to the side of the pancakes however. The server was very nice and prompt. There is an espresso menu so maybe next time I would try something from there. They've also got a bar in there so if you feel like an adult beverage they've got you covered. I will be back for more of their pancakes in the future.

This is a cozy spot in downtown Girdwood that serves up wonderful breakfast and lunch…read more Wu Tang Bowl ($16) with Steak ($6) was fresh and awesome. Everyone else's food looked wonderful too. The staff are warm and welcoming.

funkberry pie sour i dont care if you dont like sours…read moreget the sour its so good try it thats an order. do not disobey i don't make the rules. those just are the rules. (you're welcome...)

Fun, festive place to grab some beers and visit a food truck (or two). Plenty of inside and outside…read moreseating that feels festive and casual at the same time. Service is walk up, quick and friendly. We tried the funkberry pie sour and a guest cider on tap. Color of the sour was beautiful and the flavor was good - even as someone not too into sours. Love that the food trucks rotate. If I am ever back in Girdwood I will be back here.