This place is a so great! I have eaten here every other time I have visited Anchorage. It's on…read moreSpenard road which is not the nicest part of town but definitely worth the trip. The family that owns and operates this gem is Greek and they are not only amazing cooks, but they care about their community!! I have been there eating several times this winter and obviously homeless people would come to the door and be given water, hot soup, half a sandwich, etc. that just made me love this place more. Now to the food. First of all I had the meatball sub which was not only delicious but super filling. The meat was very well seasoned, and the fresh basil just made the marinara pop even more, add the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and you've got something special. The homemade bread puts this thing into overdrive! Crispy on the outside, light, delicate but not falling apart and heavy enough to hold together all that deliciousness without being filling like you just ate a large pizza. Now to the ridiculous tomato basil soup. I love the clam chowder but the tomato basil is my favorite. Savory, full of flavor, smooth, creamy and not greasy. This in my opinion is the perfect pairing to the meatball sub. You're welcome! The customer service here is amazing too just like the owners and the food. You will always be greeted by a smiling face, and treated like family. You will not regret stopping here. I've eaten the Meatball sub, The Philly, the lasagna and The Gyro ( lamb and chicken) all have been 10 out of 10. The ambiance is like a neighborhood dinner with a small dining room. You will love it!

First time trying Sofia's. We came on a Friday around 11:45am. Lots of people in and out on their…read morelunch break. Only about 5 tables with seats at the bar. I ordered the BLT and had the chicken lemon soup The soup was very lemony and salty but I ate the whole bowl it was pretty good. The BLT had too much lettuce on it and a couple pieces of bacon but it was your standard white bread-mayo- bacon-lettuce-tomato. Prices not bad when the sandwiches come with soup or salad. Nice quaint family run local restaurant. I would try the Alfredo next time assuming they make the sauce in house?

We were in Anchorage after an Alaskan cruise. It was so great to have GOOD and TASTY food again…read more We sat in the bar, and Ali was our server/bartender! We could not have asked for anyone better! I ordered the amazing fish and chips (substituting tots), and my daughter had loaded tots, ravioli, and macaroni and cheese. Everything was delicious! We cannot wait to go back!

No frills atmosphere but creative selection of food and drinks. The inside is quite diner-like and…read moremakes you feel like you're really in a roadhouse. Seating is made up of booths along the window perimeter, tables thru the middle area and a large bar area with more tables and stools along the counter. The menu selection is surprisingly diverse. I was happy to see halibut as the fish for their fish & chips, as it is often cod or other white fish. I find halibut to be the best. They also have a few dishes with nods to Korean and Thai flavors. There are pizzas and dinner salads too. I went with their bacon jam burger for dinner. It is cooked to your liking and has a grilled apple, cambozola, bacon jam, arugula & house mayo. This is the best burger I've had in a long time. The flavors complement each other so well. If you are a fan of bleu cheese you will really love the cambozola. It is creamy and oozy and is amazing on a burger. My spouse tried their Cuban sandwich and didn't like that the pickles were mediocre and didn't add to the overall flavors, and that the bread wasn't crisped or toasted in any way -- the way Cubans traditionally are. He also took a chance with a appetizer off the specials menu which he imaged was Brussels sprouts however it was shaved sautéed Brussels sprout leaves, over warm couscous with lots of fresh herbs, jalapeños, and heavily spiced with bold spices like fennel. It was bizarre and not like anything we've ever tried. We liked some of the flavors but all together didn't make sense to us so we sent it back, unfortunately. Our child tried the Mac and cheese that came with purple grapes and sorbet. The Mac and cheese was good although I'd advise SRH to try a larger noodle than a small shell so kids can stab it better and get it in their little mouths. The sorbet must be seasonal/rotating bc it was cinnamon honey pear and it was crazy delicious. I'd come back for just the sorbet tbh. Other than that our red-haired bespectacled server was fairly attentive and quite friendly, even on a very busy Friday dinner rush. Parking lot just outside seems easy enough as long as you can grab a spot at busy times. Will be back in the future for the fried halibut (and sorbet!).

Charming place with excellent service, remarkably sophisticated food and a lovely bistro…read moreatmosphere. There may be better restaurants in Anchorage, but I doubt it. Sure there are more expensive fine dining establishments and view spots with fishing paraphernalia hanging from the rafters, but I love this cozy restaurant as much as the local regulars. Why? It's the food. The first meal was a halibut special, super fresh, perfectly cooked with a bright and creative sauce, and my return meal was a rare ivory king salmon--one of the best fish dishes I've had in decades. Both were paired expertly from their beer & wine offering, and be sure to have some local oysters, also very fresh!

Took advantage of the St. Patrick day menu. We got the shepherds pie which reminded me a lot of the…read moreone served at Cheesecake Factory. The corned beef and cabbage was tasty but we wished there were a few more slices of beef and a little more of the braising liquid. The chicken fried steak was nicely breaded and crunchy. The pepper steak was a great recommendation from our server who was super friendly and attentive.

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.

The food was amazing, drinks were good they only have beer, wine, & sake. The atmosphere was a…read morelittle louder than i assumed with music and cooking happening but the food and service was great. Can't wait to come back!

Order the burnt orange, burrata, and prosciutto appetizer. It has a burnt orange marmalade, fresh…read moreburrata, basil, honey, shaved prosciutto, mulled wine reduction, pistachios, and toasted baguette. It was a light yet filling app.

Excellent food, friendly service, kind of cute place it Irish Pub vibe, lots of seating and…read moreGuinness boards and ads for Jamieson's. Beware though, the fish and chips while quite delicious are not large pieces of halibut and the chips are "potato crisps" but homemade and that makes up for the slight misnomer. They pretzel with beer cheese- don't miss it. It could be a meal alone. Then there was the corned beef and cabbage soup/stew. Delicious and I'm by golly making it. Innovative and amazing.

Good food, great selection of beer and whiskey Challenge…read morethe bartender to create a top shelf oldie or enjoy an Irish Death with an Irish whiskey back. Other Irish entertainment on various evenings

I, as a kid growing up in England, saw these American diners on tv, and we didn't have such things…read morewhere I lived in my tiny little village, and oh how I longed for the diner experience - sitting at the counter, having a breakfast and coffee, "just like in the movies" And, so of course, when I moved here at the ripe old age of 41, there, shining in all its chrome beauty, was the epitome of all my teenage fantasies beckoning me inside, to pop my diner cherry. As yet, I have still not sat on one of the counter stools, but they are there! Just like on tv! And I, who has lived here now for almost 14 years feel such pride in our beautiful shiny diner, which in my humble opinion, is better than any I saw on tv, because it's metal. I challenge any movie maker (pfft, like that gonna happen) who might be planning a movie based in Alaska, and needing a 50's style diner, to find anything so beautifully retro, even in the Lower 48, and probably needing very little styling to make it meet their vintage needs. It has booths, it has counter stools, it has a lovely floor, great art on the walls. Anyway, I digress. We've been coming here for years, ever since it was still called City Diner. They have a good, large, wide ranging menu, covering breakfasts lunches and dinners. I've never had anything bad here. Service is great, and you're almost always seated immediately. It's always busy, but never seems chaotic if you catch my drift. I love that if you order a soda, they bring out the soda, as well as a jug full of said soda, so you can have top ups. Not that I drink loads of soda, I just think it's a nice touch. Today I got a BLT, husband got the Lika chicken wrap, I got fries with mine, and he got tots. We both got coffee, in a good old fashioned diner mug. They are always THAT style of mug, you know the one I mean, kinda got a slim waist, unlike myself. Food came out unbelievably quickly, I was gonna give 4 stars, but I just changed it to 5, cos you know what? Yeah, it's not fine dining, or an amazing dining room, linen tablecloths etc, but it is exceptional for what it is. So it's a 5 star diner. My BLT. Can I just say, this is the best BLT I've had in quite a while, and I get them a lot. Bacon was plentiful and the exact right crispiness, lettuce was fresh, not limp, tomato sliced decently thickly, and I'd normally pick it out, as I find it bland, and doesn't really enhance the sandwich for me, but I ate every bit of it. That bacon man, it was so good. So flavorful. The fries too, crisp and hot. He got that chicken wrap based on my recommendation, as I'd had it on my previous visit. He said it was moist and juicy, and he ate it all. The coffee's very good too. I don't drink a lot of coffee, but our server came round offering refills which I didn't have, but not because it didn't taste good. The worst thing I can say about this place is, I find it difficult to choose what I want to eat, as they have some very desirable options. bathrooms are very clean, and echo the 50's diner style, with the same flooring as throughout the dining room, and black and white tiling on the walls. Often some places dining rooms might be clean, but then the bathrooms are not kept clean - almost an afterthought. I'll continue to frequent Sami's diner, it's one of my go-to lunch spots.

I'm not sure if this place is under new management/ownership or what but...things have massively…read moreimproved. There is still no jam on the table, but service is much better regarding the coffee refills. The menu prices are affordable, as they should be at a diner. Service was snappy. I got the steak and eggs and it came with toast and taters and everything was perfectly cooked to my specs. The vibe in here is great, it's unlike any other Anchorage breakfast spot. The real reason to come here though: it doesn't usually have a line/wait time, even on the weekend.

First time here today! We are up from Washington state for our granddaughters graduation and our…read moreson-in-law said it was the 25th anniversary of ' Monsters, Inc'. We are in our 70's. He wanted to share the experience of going here with us. his 3 kids17-16+16(twins) all love it! It was hard to wrap ourselves around our nd the concept but what a wonderful experience. There were 9 of us and we had a great time. My husband had to admit that he had never seen all of the movie customer service was on point, pricing was reasonable and the food (pizza) was some of the best I have ever had. Well Done!!

For over a decade, I lived a block from Besr Tooth. Honestly, I don't know how I took this…read morecommunity icon for granted. Its three distinct places in one building, a moderately fancy restaurant, a pizza and Mexican-American restaurant, and a Theater the plays amazing retro movies and presents topics of interest with the community, nation and world. Their pizza is not pizza. It is a realm of its own. As a girl from NJ, pizza is a conversation fighting point that can get violent. But I can tell you that what they make is totally unique ans delicious. There is something for almost everyone. I love 2 of their chicken pizzas- Spicy Thai (with peanut sauce) and Amazing Apricot (with Cilantro). They defy definition and are in a space all their own. The place is always SWAMPED with business because all 3 of their locations are wildly popular. My most recent visit with my adult children was not exception. As such, the service always leaves something to be desired. But the wait is worth it.

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.

I've been coming to Hometown Restaurant for the past 5 years, and I can honestly say I've never had…read morea bad experience. Every single visit has been consistently great, which is rare to find! For the girls and I, this is our comfort spot! Semi and Maria always go above and beyond! They're incredibly friendly, attentive, and make you feel so welcomed every time you walk in. That kind of service really keeps you coming back. The food is amazing across the board, but I have to say... I will always spend the extra $5 for the mozzarella cheese on the spicy rice cake. 1000/10 every time. It's 100% worth it. If you're looking for a place with great food and even better service, this is it. Highly recommend!

I'd give their food 9 out of 10 and I'd give 10 out of 10 for their customer service. Customer…read moreservice is huge especially for me because I'm also in customer service industry. It is a friendly environment, but the place needs more space. Tables are so close to each other, which is my biggest pet peeve. I've ordered a chicken bulgogi, it was good but it needs to be marinated longer. It's probably because it's getting ordered a lot. Other than that, everything was perfect.