Excellent restaurant. Both service and food were incredible. Had calamari for appetizer, 8 oz…read morefilet for main course and chocolate dessert. From the moment you walk in, you will enjoy the experience.

Had a lovely dinner here at what I thought was Southside Bistro, they apparently changed their…read morename? At any rate the atmosphere was nice not loud but definitely bustling with every table filled and chefs delivering beautiful desserts to tables and just a nice atmosphere. I had the chèvre salad as a starter and it was very good - the warm chèvre ball was delicious. I then had the halibut special with a mustard sauce that was perfectly cooked. Vegetables were cooked perfectly for me, not mushy not crunchy. We were too full for dessert but they looked really good! We will be back!

This was the choice for the official Birthday dinner. First time for me & second time for my…read morehusband. We were first in line to be seated as the restaurant opens at 4 PM. Our reservation was for 4 PM. We asked to be seated at a booth. Lo and behold, we got our favorite server, Matt, who we hadn't seen for a while. So me being Gluten-Free I felt pretty safe with him because he knows what to watch out for and is very honest with his opinions and if in doubt he will find out. The menu does point out with a GF next to the menu items that are definitely gluten-free. But it never hurts the ask your server if the chef would make exceptions or adjustments to other dishes. I wanted the "Roasted Oysters" $23 but it did not have a "GF" next to it like the fresh oysters did and Matt went to go check to make sure & see if anything could be done. He found out that it could not be adjusted for gluten-free allergies as they use Panko crumbs in the recipe. Boo! Anyway, Matt then suggested the "Steamed Clams & Mussels" for $18 and that was a very good suggestion. They were very tasty & a little spicy. So if you don't like spice, this isn't the dish for you. I would've liked a little less heat, but it was still tasty nonetheless. We ordered the mocktails and I got the "Shake your Tree" and my husband got the "Coconut Watermelon Cooler", at $8 ea. my husband said his was OK. He expected more coconut flavor leaning to piña colada type of drink, but this was not that and had a very watermelon after note. I didn't like it much but my "Shake your tree" drink was very pleasant, refreshing and definitely tasted like pineapple with the sugar around the rim of the glass. Wish they made a bigger glass of it. To the point I got two! lol. My husband ordered the "Seafood Chowder" by the cup rather than the bowl at $6 he also ate the three pieces of bread that they brought to the table. and of course, I can't have any. He ordered the "Special Ribeye Steak" from the "tonight's specials" menu at $59 for a 14 ounce cut topped with chimichurri; served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. The steak was cooked too perfection at medium and very tender, juicy and flavorful. My husband felt that he didn't have enough mashed potatoes because he finished that and the fresh vegetables which were carrots, broccoli and cauliflower steamed well before he made it through his steak. I had the 1/2 Rack Center Cut Lamb (GF) grilled and topped with cherry-garlic sauce & served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes with skin in and fresh steamed vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for $36. My lamb was also cooked to perfection of medium and was very juicy, flavorful and tender. Our server was on point with everything as usual! I received the crème brûlée for my birthday dish, and my husband got the carrot cake with I believe a side of whipped cream. The crème brûlée was very good and tasty. The bowl sat on a plate of chocolate and raspberry sauce. I had to scrape that up to eat it with my crème brûlée, which was a little different as you don't get much. It would've been better how they put it maybe in a dish of its own on the side so you can dip it in there or decorate the top of the crème brûlée it . Either way I finished it. It was good. My husband said the carrot cake was very moist and flavorful and he ate it all. The place wasn't very loud as we got there at the beginning of dinner when they opened. so there was a walk-in group of about 15 people and another couple there with us at the beginning. So the atmosphere was pretty quiet started getting louder before we left at about 6 PM. The damage was to the tune of $153. Not bad for what we got. We both left very full, satisfied and we will return. Shout out to Matt K. For doing what he does best when it comes to good customer service. Did spots and crumbs in the corner of my booth that were missed clearly from the night cleanup crew as we were the first ones for the day in that booth. But that's not enough to knock the meal itself and the experience.

Service always great!! But!! I always get the fig goat cheese salad. Gets more disappointing each…read moretime. Less fig, less pecans, very little cheese (not even a TBSP). This time the raspberry vinaigrette tasted like pure vinegar.

One of the first places I visited in 1984, it was truly original. It was a historical sight and…read moregreat place to visit with the locals. I loved going there. Like so many of my most enjoyable places, it is no longer operating, Great saddness.

I can recommend Indian House for a beer...but only for *one* beer…read more It's in a great spot. One of the only watering holes on the Seward Hwy between the weigh station and Girdwood. The problem comes from the fact that the beer I ordered was $8.50! Outrageous! Even for an Alaska Tourist Trap, this is high. Yes, it was a double-IPA from Alaska brewing, so it was a higher-gravity ale. Still, I feel this beer should have a special disclaimer before ordering. When I come back, I'll probably get the "$3 special". I'm not sure what that is, but it sure beats $8.50.

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!!

This place has a really nice romantic feel if you're looking for that with big windows and cozy…read morechairs by candlelight. Or you can watch a game on there many tvs and sit at the bar for a more chill vibe. The food though beautifully plated lacks the taste. We tried the deviled eggs with crab and the dill was overpowering with the rest just being a dull flavor. The poutine was good, but wish the cheese curds were more melted and smaller bites with a little more gravy. The apple crisp was pretty good I would get that again. I'm giving it four stars because of the pricing it's better than other restaurants in the resort. The food is just meh but it's a decent choice. Otherwise it would be three stars. Try to get a seat by the windows

Have always enjoyed time spent at A-Bar, even back when it was Aurora Bar. They've got a shiny new…read moreinterior now, same great views out the windows. For lunch I tried the chicken club sandwich and deviled eggs with crab. The deviled eggs were good because they tasted tender and fresh, the crab was a nice touch but I think it needed a little crunch. Like a little celery or crunchy breadcrumb maybe. The sandwich was delicious and filling. The chicken wasn't thin deli sliced, but rather roasted and added in thick slabs. I loved the crispy prosciutto also. It came with a side of fries which would be so much better if they'd been served hot and crispy. Service team get an A for effort and personality but at times seemed a little rattled. Almost every table had little kids sitting at them, including ours. It'd be great if A-Bar had a more extensive kids menu. They only offer a couple beige items like cheeseburger or cheese quesadilla. All in all a great visit and we will be back!

As part of a Salmonberry Tour, we had the opportunity to ride a tram to the top of the mountain at…read morethe Alyeska Resort. At the top of the mountain is Bore Tide Bar. After the strenuous () ride up on the tram, we had NO better choice than to sit outside at the bar and enjoy 2 ice cold beers ($9 each.) The Mother Ale was smooth and lite! The Denali Engine, a red beer, had a malty taste. My husband said it was good but he wouldn't rush out and buy a 6 pack ‍.) Having the ability to sit outside at a mountaintop bar was quite spectacular but we also were able to take our plastic cups of beer with us to walk the trails or tour the mountain side, if we so chose. The two of us didn't go far, as we only had an hour up there due to being in a group tour. We did see many people walking and running the trails, tho! If I had to point out a negative, it would be the flys/mosquitoes! They were well represented amid all the humans!!

This is for the bar side of the Bore Tide. You aren't going to find a better view - it's a bar on…read moretop of a mountain! Sit on the stools looking out and enjoy. Walk up to the bar to order. The bartender makes very good drinks - we had an espresso martini and a margarita. They let you order food from the deli too - the food is probably 3+ stars, but what you would expect from a deli. Fries were good.

What went wrong: People are supposed to bus their own…read moretables but often don't, they don't get wiped down so if you want a clean table to sit at you have to do it yourself. All of our food came out separately and unfortunately our child's food- a quesadilla, was last. I got the nachos and they were the worst I've had in my whole life. How do you mess up nachos?!? The sauce they use is sweet- yuck! Barely any cheese or beans but loads of shredded cabbage and pickled veggies- weird...and the chicken was boiled and bland. The others said their food was ok, no one was very impressed. For $17 an entree you don't get free chips or a side of beans & rice- from now on I'll just go to a regular restaurant and get the good stuff without the 40 minute wait and bussing my own table.

I had the Three-Pack of seafood tacos. My order arrived pretty quickly…read more The fish was fried. I don't know if grilled is an option. There were plenty of toppings to make each taco a good size. There was a nice little bite to the salsa. The tacos were each on a single corn tortilla. That is something to keep in mind if you prefer flour or double tortillas. I added the chips and guacamole afterwards. The parking in their lot can be a bit tight. So if you're driving something big, you'll probably want to park on the street.

I've been going to Phonatik since they opened almost 10 years ago, and it has been nice to see them…read moregrow over the years. I like their menu because it has a good variety, and the food is pretty solid overall. The dine-in service has generally been good, and the restaurant itself looks clean, modern, and comfortable. That said, the takeout experience has almost always been on the slower side throughout the years, so that is one area I think they could improve. Still, Phonatik is one of the better pho restaurants in Anchorage. I really think they have a lot of potential, but they may need to step up their game a bit to become truly outstanding.

yikes! it sucks that…read morethis is my updated review of Phonatik but hopefully it helps them to improve. so basically : work on getting your shit together. order rolls to go. 30 minute wait. for real? whatever. walked around and came back 30 minutes later. and guess what? it's still not ready! shoulda just got my money back at that point. but since I paid with cash, they couldn't do that. wtf so 10 more minutes and still nada. for goodness sakes. an additional 10 more minutes and i have to remind them about my rolls. how can you forget my order again? I'm sitting right in front of you. I finally get my order! hallelujah. but it's fucked up because you know they're rushing at this point. I ordered the rolls with NO PEANUTS. NO PEANUTS - highly allergic. this is non negotiable. apparently some dude doesn't think so and asks if switching out the peanut sauce sitting next to my rolls is good enough. no, bro. not good enough. then I'm asked if I had originally ordered my rolls with no nuts. well considering how highly reactive I am, yeah, yeah i'm sure. and why are you really trying to blame me for this epic fuck up? worst thing is you can tell the kids working here don't give a fuck. it's so obvious and takes away from what makes Phonatik so good. so like I said earlier : get your shit together.