Nothing special except for the awesome location over the basketball court. Food is ok but I also felt that it is overpriced for the quality, menu selection and overall experience. I liked the Cajun French fries though. My salad looked great, tasted fairly decent but it was not worth the hefty price tag. I can make a salad just like it at home for way less. Service was friendly and helpful! Maybe i'll be back, we'll see. read more

Varsity Sports Grill - Chicken salad... Not worth $15. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Using the Open Table app, we got right in at the time I reserved! We got seated by the window, except that since it was a paid volleyball game tonight (ASAA), we couldn't watch the game while we ate tonight. However, there were TVs if you want to watch a game, but I was there to enjoy my company. We started off with the spicy shrimp appetizer. I'm not a big fan of slaw, but it went great with the shrimp! The slaw balanced out the spicy sauce on the appetizer. I would order this again! It came with 8 pieces of seasoned shrimp surrounding a pile of slaw. I ordered the seawolf salad and chicken pot pie. It was the perfect amount of food - the salad was fresh served with crunchy croutons and yellow tomatoes, and the pot pie, WOW, very good. It was served in a cup topped with a crispy topping and onion strings. The filling was so creamy and flavorful - packed with veggies and chicken. It was a great balance! My husband had the Thai Curry. He loved it and said it was better than some of the curry we've had from Vietnamese restaurants in town. It came in a large bowl with a pile of rice in the center. We didn't have time for any desserts, but I am looking forward to going there again and ending my meal with one! read more

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***DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING*** Stopped in for the first time. I didn't know that if you eat here you don't have to pay for parking, which I already did before I came in. If you get a ticket you just put the receipt in the envelope as proof that you ate here. They should post signs... But I digress. Started out with the shrimp app, which was good but not amazing. I orderd the chicken brie club and found it tasty, but too big to take a proper bite. Fries were tasty and perfectly salted. My server was really nice and looked like a young college student. I would come again to try the pizza, or maybe an entree. I would love to come for a game and watch from one of the tables that overlooks the court. read more

Varsity Sports Grill - Spicy smoked tomato buttermilk shrimp, $10. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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So this is the closest lunch spot to where I work. It's really nice inside... kinda snooty. They actually recommend reservations, which I find f-ing hysterical, since the food is only mediocre. Granted, if there's a game, it's a cool place to be. And the view of the mountains from the patio is one of the best in Anchorage. But the patio is only when the weather is nice, which is only a small window of time. The menu is very limited and pretty spendy. The preparation is... meh. I got their signature soup and salad for lunch and it was far from memorable. It was bland and I was still hungry, which is pretty funny since normally I only have a protein shake for lunch. One nice thing is their loyalty card, which gets you a free lunch after only a few visits. I'll probably be back because I want to try their potpie, but if that disappoints, I'll be done. The jury is still out. read more

Varsity Sports Grill - Soup and Green and Gold salad - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Visited when there wasn't anything going on at the court, but the view of the new Alaska Airline Center is pretty awesome! They also have an outside patio with a view of the mountains, which will be a really cool space to enjoy in the summer! We had a pretty big sized group, there were about 15 of us. The service was great for being such a large group, they were fast with our orders and quick with drink refills. We had started with a couple different apps; the Buffalo Chips looked like they were made in house and were spicy with a good amount of blue cheese to offset the spice, the Spicy Shrimp app was delicious as well, the shrimp were pretty good size and the slaw complemented the shrimp really well, we also had the Cheese Plate which seemed a little on the small side, but it was still nice to share. I didn't eat a meal, but tried a couple of my friends plates. One of my friends ordered the Stilton and Fig Pizza, it was a really pretty pizza, but the Stilton (a blue cheese) unfortunately over-powered the rest of the flavors on the pizza. My other friend ordered the Wolf Den Pizza and said it was a perfect meat-lovers pizza and had nothing to complain about. My third friend ordered the Chicken Pot Pie, which is pretty big and he said it was super tasty, just a bit on the salty side. They also have a pretty decent beer and wine selection. They even have a wine tasting machine (you buy a card and use the card at the wine machine to sample different types of wine)! read more

We went to the Home show this past weekend and stopped in to the Varsity Sports Grill to check it out. And were very pleasantly surprised. The food and the service was excellent. I am looking forward to going back again when there is an event. What a great location. And a beautiful facility. read more

I am a fan of the Varsity Sports Grill. It is a nice restaurant and bar located in the beautiful Alaska Airlines Center next to Providence Hospital. Nice place to go if you are attending a UAA home game or concert at the arena. I have tried the french dip, burger and thai dish and all were very good. The thai dish was especially flavorful and stands up to high end thai restaurants in flavor and presentation. They have a decent selection of beer on tap and as far as arena food goes, this is as good as I have had. Yes, it is a little pricy, but I would much rather have the food here than anything from a concession stand -- the food is actually quite good. Try it. I don't think you will be disappointed. The view of the arena and being able to watch a game while you eat was a real perk. read more

Tried the Stilton pizza and it is exceptional. The mild sweetness of the fig jam is balanced by the sharpness of the cheese, and the pine nuts add a great earthy flavor. There are no pizza rules, but this pizza rules! read more

Varsity Sports Grill - Stilton pizza, couldn't stop eating before I took the picture - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The classic pizzas are good and so is the burger. The shortcake and pot pie were so so. The crust for the pot pie was too crispy for my taste. It isn't like the traditional style. The shortcake has an interesting brown zingy sauce that I thought was chocolate. I didn't like it very much. The bread pudding and mascarpone cake are very good. read more

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My fiancé and I went here last night, My first time here & I was very pleased with the service , food and atmosphere. We ended up having the Seawolf Burger and it was delicious! Very juicy and flavorful. Will definitely be returning again soon :) Keep up the good work! read more

The Varsity Sports Grill is awesome. Pizza's are delicious and the "Seawolf Burger" is pretty doggone yummy! The new arena doesn't have an ice arena (one is supposedly slated for the area across the road in the near future) and the bartender told us they've been trying to get the out-of-town UAA hockey games streamed on some of their flatscreens. Once they do, what a stellar place to watch the games! The Varsity Sports Grill has an excellent menu and super friendly staff. Really enjoy going there! read more

Varsity Sports Grill - Seating along the glass, overlooking court - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

For a close by the campus meal that is restaurant quality, tasty and with good service, look no further than this nice grill. Located within the campus and with decent selection. It's a must have. Their grilled salmon was moist and flavored properly. read more

Varsity Sports Grill - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Don't go there when there is a concert, it's closed early for the VIP's. No signs are posted. It's also easier to take the elevator, the restaurant is on the top floor. Bathrooms are outside the restaurant. The owner of the restaurant's attitude is chutna. That being said, the food is pretty good. I ordered the Asian Grilled Salmon Sandwich, it was amazing. The salmon was cooked just right, blackened on the ends (not too much, not too little), the meat was cooked perfectly. The sauce they use really takes the sandwich to another level. On top of the bun was a yellowish tomato that was a tad sweet, and a sweet pickle (meh). The fries were da bomb. Literally. The seasoning was just the right amount, and the fries had a nice crunch to them. Food came in nice and hot (not too hot to eat). I ordered the Alaska White Ale (new favorite beer) and it was frosty and refreshing. I believe it was a 16 oz. and unlike the Crossbar it actually appears to be a 16 oz. Though the glasses were dirty on the outside, they weren't on the inside. Probably breaking in the dishwasher. My gf ordered the half sandwich and salad. Her blt was okay, bacon was good but no taste from the croissant/lettuce/tomato. Her Caesar salad was okay too, three croutons but plenty of parmesan. My gf loved my sandwich, and I agreed her food was okay. They make their own dressings, only three. A classic Caesar came with the salad, was pretty good. We ordered the strawberry short cake, and it was decent to try. The seasme brittle was the highlight, delicious in every way. Strawberries were more sour than sweet, the amount of whipped cream made up for it though. Shortcake was decent. Good to try, but the lemon cake sounded better! read more

Best halibut fish n chips in Anchorage in a VIP sky box setting. Tasty pizzas and salads. Chowder is wonderful. 4th floor via elevator at UAA gorgeous sports arena. Always interesting beer and wine selections. Reservations via Yelp. Several TV's on national games with live UAA sports below. We go before every home Women's volleyball game. Chocolate peanut butter pie unbelievable. read more

Great combo of deck view and delish food! read more

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My last night in Alaska was quite special. I was graced by the presence of my former player and current starting point guard for the UAA Seawolves. She recommended the Varsity Sports Grill on campus. Most of my friends really wanted to try this place just to see the new arena. It wasn't a blow my mind good but it was pretty good here. The two basketball players that came to eat with us told us that the burger was really good. Almost everyone ordered it but I saw the french dip so I went with that. We also ordered the halibut bites. The food was pretty good here. I have to say my sandwich was pretty good. It was thin slices of prime rib with a great au jus sauce. The players didn't even know there was a french dip here. I thought it was great stuff. The fries were just run of the mill. Everyone loved their burger so I'm guessing its pretty good here. The Halibut was actually really good. I believe it was a good beer batter. I really don't like fish. Yes, the food is kind of pricey but it is in a arena and therefore its normal. I've never really seen cheap food at an arena with the exception of minor league baseball. I thought the service was great and I received refills promptly. It was also convenient that this place was right on campus. There is pretty much nothing that is walkable distance to UAA. I recommend this place. read more

Holy crap! This place has delicious pizza, a great beer & wine list and the service is awesome! Had a party of 6 and they were on top of us! Not to mention the great views of the court. I'd love to come enjoy a meal and watch a game live here! read more

A very nice place to have meal on the East side of town. The menus is limited but based on the burger and Sheppard pie we ordered the food is good. Service was excellent, but to be honest, we were enjoying a pretty slow, mid week lunch. Also have to say, they have a decent local/regional draft beer selection. We'll be back and veritably look forward to the summer when we can enjoy a meal on the outside deck. Just be sure to go to the large south parking lot and select the "going to the grill" option to get your free parking ticket before you go into the building. read more

Excellent beer battered halibut & kale salad w/chicken. Decadent flourless chocolate cake. Decent wine selection. Great service & prices!

We very much enjoy going to the Alaska Airlines Center to watch the Seawolf Volleyball games, and equally enjoy a pre-game meal at the Varsity Sports Grill prior to the game. The food is always good, and we have yet to find anything on the menu that we didn't like. They also have a nice selection of beer and wine to accompany your meal. We were disappointed to find that they no longer take reservations, but will make an extra effort to go early to make sure we can get a table. John & Becky F read more

Outstanding addition and scores high on food, ambiance and service! Food: Good variety on menu, have previously had pizza which is above average. Sandwiches are excellent. Both the french dip and and club sandwich are staples than can easily be executed poorly. Bread for both was exceptionally soft, but warm and with the appropriate slight toasting on the inner portion. Great portion of meats and vegetables on the sandwiches as well, leaves you full but not the ridiculous presentation that is too big to bite into. Fries were average. 4 stars (I'm a fan) Service: Very polite, attentive on refilling drinks, checking in after food ordered...as business picks up for lunch (and it should!), may need more staffing as there were a couple of times the one server was getting stretched thin. 4 stars (I'm a fan) Definitely in the UMED area, this is a go to lunch spot, highly recommended. Thanks for paying attention to both the food AND service! read more

I had previously rated 5 stars after my first experience because the jambalaya was SOO good. We went back a second time and they had taken away about half the menu. There was literally only one other table in the restaurant but our server never came back to check on us after we had received each course. I literally had to go find my server after I'd had my salad for nearly 10 minutes to ask for dressing. I went for the curry and it was severely underwhelming. Their beer and wine menu is displayed on a screen that changes to flash news and what not so you have about 6 seconds to read the beers before it changes screens and then you have to stare for another 30 seconds for the menu to come back. I tried finding a beer this way for about 5 minutes until I picked one and of course they were out of that beer. A printed beer menu would be nice. Overall, I don't think I will ever come back. Unless you are a student, it's pretty out of the way for a small Unexciting menu and bad service that I still feel obligated to tip 20% for since they're most likely a student. Overall I think I'd rather eat in the cafeteria of the hospital down the street. read more

We did not have a good experience. We went in for a drink before a women's game. We went in 20 minutes before tipoff. It was 30 minutes before a server talked to us and 45 minutes before we got our drinks. The wine was spoiled. The prices are very good, but they need more servers and better training. read more

The food is good for what you are eating. If you want to wait forever and feel like a student. Then come here.

I was so happy my brother and sister in-law discovered this gem while we were next door at the hospital. The food we had was good and the items on the menu we didn't order sounded fabulous. The customer service and welcome feel from Debbie (the manager) and the executive chef (her husband) was probably some of the best I've received in town, and the view from the deck outside is unbearable!!! Highly recommend you stop by here for a beer and lunch and take in the breathtaking scenery of the mountains! read more

First night at the grill, had the shrimp app. and the hummus app both were excellent. The owner suggested the bread pudding and the peanut butter pie for dessert and they both were a taste bud sensation. read more

Food was tasty, I had the Seawolf Burger, and reasonably priced. The menu looks to have some appetizing choices and the atmosphere is very nice overlooking the stadium. Definitely a nice new lunch option for the U - med area. I will definitely go again. The servers were very friendly and attentive on my visit as well. read more

Would have loved to comment on the food, but it took 15 minutes just to get a server over to our table and due to whatever reason our order was not only not ready 45 minutes after that, but had to be sent again in their system (we would have waited another 20 minutes). That was the last straw and we left. read more

We came over to eat and watch volleyball. We arrived pretty close to game time so we expected a crowd. We waited about 15 minutes for a table.... not a big deal. We were seated and wanted a while, also not a big deal on game day. Eventually we noticed that tables were clearing out so we asked to sit near the window. We were reseated....then both the waiter and maitre d' went out of their way to apologize for the fact they had taken a long time to take our order. We were not upset but sincerely appreciate the customer service attitude. The food is great and watching the game from the window seat is fun! Also the guy in the kitchen who made sure to say hi and check on us is great....there is a customer facing sales job in his future! read more

What a hidden GEM!!! We were here for dinner this week and sat out on the patio. The patio is spacious and the tables are spaced far enough to create an intimate setting. And it's shaded with heat lamps. It faces the mountains, so it's a great view. And the food is DELICIOUS. We had the salmon and halibut special. I'd never heard of pairing those two together (in Alaska, it's usually one or the other), but it was truly delightful. The fish was fresh and well seasoned and paired. I had a gluten-free dessert of lemon pound cake with strawberries and rudabega whip cream that was great. I've only found one other gluten-free dessert in town that I like, so when I say it's great, I mean it! The chef came out to say hello and see how our meal was. The staff was very friendly, and the service was great (a rarity in Anchorage). It is open even if no event is going on. Be sure to park in the small parking lot close to Providence. read more