We wanted a local dinner before departing out quick trip to the city. Glad we found this spot on yelp. Massive space in downtown, we had a awesome time eating on the outside upper patio protected from light rain by umbrellas. Super busy on this Sunday, I imagine with cruise traffic it's not unusual. We arrived at 4pm and had a 20 minute wait for a table of 8. While waiting we enjoyed the nitro stout and their blonde lager. Staff were friendly and informative. We tried their most popular options which were the yak burger and Krabby grilled cheese sandwich. Both were delicious and massive portions. Would consider starting with sharing portions. Kids loved their signature burgers orders. For my second beer I really enjoyed the Smok lager, really very smoky and massive pour. Highly recommend this spot read more

Okay food, but the male server had VERY nice hair, so I asked him for his hair routine and my hair is healthy now thanks to him :P I got some crab sandwich and I didn't really care for it- but I also got some artichoke thing and that was banging It was a little dirty, but otherwise it was an okay lunch after shopping :) read more

This was by far the worst meal we had in Anchorage, which is sad because we had high hopes based on the reviews. First, I added our party of 5 to the waitlist and they said it would be an hour wait. Then they text me after 20 mins and said my table was ready (yay) but immediately after, texted me to say l our table was cancelled. We went up to the podium and the girl told me that I cancelled and I showed her the text where I confirmed. They were able to seat us but it took forever to get our order taken. That should've been our first sign. We ended up waiting over an HOUR from the time we ordered to our food coming out. The table that sat next to us, and ordered after us, received their food 30 mins before we did. Once our food did come out, all the food was lukewarm, except for the one steak we ordered. Ironically, only the steak was hot, the mash on the plate was also lukewarm. I ordered the king crab (which was $175 bucks) and the crab was barely room temp along with all the sides. I'm not one to usually complain, but if I'm paying $175 for one entree, I expect it to be cooked well and not cold. Someone from the kitchen came out and took the temp and agreed that it was not hot (duh, you could tell just my touching it, I didn't need a thermometer to tell me that). On top of that, it was very obviously dried out. It wasn't even just my crab. Literally all, except our steak, was room temp. You could tell that the rest of our entrees were left sitting there for a while. By this point, everyone was starving so they ate their meals even though it wasn't up to par. The worse part is that we even asked our waiter to bring out anything that was ready (he told us that the kitchen was still waiting on the steak) and it still took 15 mins. I finally just asked them to remove the crab from our bill (they took it away). They asked me if I wanted something else but it was already 9:30pm and our kids needed to go to bed. I wasn't going to wait however long it was going to take them to make my order again. And you know what the kicker was? On the receipt, the recommended tip was based on the total that included the crab, even though I asked them to remove it and they took it away. This was not a comped meal, even though they acted like it was. It was just a bad experience all around and very poorly handled. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

We actually visited this brewery twice, so I'm kind of combining both experiences into one review. The first time we stopped by on a Friday, and the place was absolutely packed. There were just too many people, so we decided to grab dinner elsewhere and come back another day. The next afternoon, we returned hoping for a less crowded experience, and we're glad we did. The female hosts were very friendly and let us know the rooftop bar had just opened, so of course we had to check it out! The bartenders were all wicked chill, and the views from upstairs were amazing. We loved the unique beer flavors and combinations, and the flight options let us sample quite a variety. Although we didn't try any food, they do have a food menu available. The entire place was very clean, which we appreciated. There is metered street parking both in the front and behind the building, so if you can't find a spot out front, be sure to check the back street. Overall, we highly recommend this brewery if you're visiting the area and would definitely stop by again! read more

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Great food choice in the Anch airport ! The atmosphere was relaxing and open. Service was great and food was a solid 8/10. I also ordered a Paloma that was out of this world good ! Overall, if you're looking for a quick bite with some great options this is your spot. You have to try the seafood chowder read more

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Stopped in for some lunch as the crab sandwich was recommended by Jesse our tour guy! We had that and the Wrangell burger , both were delicious! Elk burger is filling and seasoned perfectly while the crabby is ample and we shared both 1/2 each ! We also tried the local sodas they make. Blueberry cream soda and Rootbeer! We are not soda drinkers but these are great! We took some spruce tip soda and white birch with us too! Great location, great gift shop! Highly recommend the 49th state! Get here and try it all ! read more

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Outstanding experience here last night. This was a business dinner, and although it was very busy with a long line, we were treated with amazing hospitality, which made the wait for a table completely worthwhile. This also went with the great customer service experience, very attentive even though every table taken, very impressive. The lime seltzer water is a must if you do not drink. The burger was delicious, cooked properly. And fries were great. Great lively ambience, just an absolute pleasure. read more

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My friends and I started with the crab and artichoke appetizer which was nice and similar to a spinach artichoke dish. I then got the yak burger, which was really good. I was worried the yak meat would be gamey, but there were a lot of sauces on the burger and at the end it just tasted like beef. The burger is big and messy in the best way possible, and the fries were good! The fry sauce is a mix of bbq and some other sauces which was tasty. Highly recommend the food, and my friends really enjoyed their beer! read more

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Stopped in for lunch between our cruise drop off and flight departure. The place was hopping on a Monday afternoon (Memorial Day). It was "seat yourself," and we found a two top. The servers seemed a little new, but the service was good and friendly. They carry Frontier brand sodas which we found to be excellent for their flavor. We got root beer and ripe raspberry soda. I ordered the Chili AK Salmon Bowl which our server confirmed is wild salmon. My wife ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries. Both meals were really good. I especially liked the sauce on the salmon bowl so much so that I asked for a little more only to be charged for the extra sauce. I also noticed they include a service charge on the bill (note that this was not gratuity). They told us it was to help them get seasonal labor and to cover overhead. Maybe this is an Alaska thing, but with menu prices as high as these, why would you need to add a service charge? Pricing and nickel & diming aside, I would recommend this place. read more

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Wow, what a great experience!!! After a pretty bad lunch somewhere else, 49th State brewing was just what we needed for dinner! Four levels from two rooftop decks to inside seating meant tons of room to find a table. The staff was great, we had some of the best beer I have had in a long time, and the Halibut was fantastic, a 9.5/10!!! Also ordered the Yak burger, which was a 7/10. great ambiance and fantastic views, I highly recommnd this place, they also make great merchandise from shirts to sweatshirts, and more! read more

Packed house, amazing vibe, and great service! There was a long line, but we luckily grabbed two seats at the bar. They have an awesome selection of beers, cocktails, and mocktails. The food was spectacular. The fish and chips featured perfectly crunchy, buttery, and flaky seasoned halibut (the absolute star of the night), though the fries were good too. The creamy seafood chowder was also a massive hit--packed with clams, fish, and crab, and served with warm bread and homemade butter. Oh they also have a bier garden next to the restaurant. A total gem if you're a local, and an absolute must-visit if you're in town! read more

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As a solo traveler this was an amazing stop. I didn't have to wait at all as I could sit by the bar to order food and drinks. Average wait for a party was 30-45 mins when busy. The Halibut dish was phenomenal. Absolutely loved the sauce on the vegetables and the Parmesan crust on it. I also love that this bar does flights. Able to try a variety of different beers and ciders for a good price. They offer a small side of caramel popcorn with your drinks. The artichoke crab dish was delicious but a particular flavor. Have to love crab and the sourness of the artichoke to fully enjoy it. I did miss that it didn't come with any chips. Instead it came with pita bread. I was missing that crunch value. This restaurant for food is a little bit more on the pricier size for entrees. Roughly $35 and up. Appetizers are the cheaper option around $15. read more

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We were in Anchorage for only a few hours to catch a flight the next morning. So glad we found this place! Ary was a wonderful server and we loved the crab stuffed jalapeños and the crab and artichoke dip, as well as our cocktails and beers. The views from the third level were so cool! There was also music in the beer garden, which we wish we would've had time to enjoy. Highly recommend this place! read more

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While in Anchorage, we wanted to taste the fresh fish we kept hearing about. Our entrees were super delicious and fresh. We split the smoked salmon and also the fish and chips and really enjoyed them. The craft beer paired perfectly with our meal. The servers work well as a team and our orders were quick and easy. The atmosphere in the bar is a little rustic and almost felt like a lodge. I would recommend this place if you're downtown. read more

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One of my favorite stops in Alaska. The beer was excellent. The pretzel was huge! Service from Carlos and Abby behind the bar was great. I loved the vibe and wish I was in the area for a longer period of time. read more

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In Anchorage for my baby daddy's work trip and was craving fish and chips. I saw all the good ratings on here and wasn't expecting to experience such horrible service. Right when we entered it was a question of whether we would like to sit upstairs or if you chose to sit downstairs it was first come first serve with any empty table you find. The hostess was very adamant with telling us if we chose to sit at the long wooden table downstairs that we must sit at only the ends of the table. Weird but ok...considering the long table was completely empty during our entire visit. So we sat down and never saw a server come to our table. My baby daddy went to tell someone that we were ready to order and they said they would find our server. When our server came to us, his name was Ryan. He couldn't look me in the eyes and you could tell he was annoyed that he had to work. Never asked us if we wanted anything to drink. He also messed up a small modification in our order and when my baby daddy asked about it he was mumbling things and walked away. He was definitely a little off to me or maybe just hates his job? The fish and chips were decent. They came out warm not hot which is a first for me with fish and chips. The fries were bland and a little limp lol. The sauces with the fish and chips were good. The batter wasn't as crispy as I hoped. Oh and they didn't give me my side of coleslaw that was supposed to come with my meal but I didn't realize it until later. Anyways, the service really left a bad taste in my mouth...will never return nor recommend, not that they care anyways! Lol read more

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The beer was good. I ordered the nitro stout which was very good. For dinner I ordered the Parmesan crusted halibut served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. I would have preferred grilled or blacked halibut but it was still pretty good. read more

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Best restaurant we ate at on our Alaska trip per my husband, and I concur! A little bit of a wait for the second floor seating, but we chose the first come first serve option for the first floor seating. We ordered the crab grilled cheese, yak burger and a classic flight of beer. All of them were delicious. The fries that came with both entrees were tasty and so was the chowder that came with the grilled cheese. Wanted to get the bread pudding but was far too full. 66 dollars for our meal, pre tip- which is reasonable price considering Alaskan standards. read more

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Came in just for snacks and to try their beer. Great stuff all around! Food was good as was the beer. Lots of seating everywhere. Three big screens that I remember, all playing sports. It's a good time here! read more

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The beer was quite good. The service was good but they were always running and so it was catch as catch can. The food was mediocre. Don't go there if you're going to eat. read more

Food and services are excellent. Love the Yak burger, very delicious. King Salmon was very tender and tasty too. read more

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The food was awesome and the place is decorated nicely. The service could have been a little better due to the fact it took forever for the server to bring our to go containers. I will say their Wedge salad was pretty darn tasty. Their sandwiches come with fries but you don't get a bunch of fries. One of our guys has the salad and to add a skewer of steak the cost was $19 which I thought was rather steep. Overall the food was really good, I would definitely come back. For me a burger or sandwich would be for 2 meals. I did get the steak sandwich and that was really tasty. read more

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Stopped in for fish & chips and local beer. I'm so glad I did! I had halibut, and it was excellent. Light, crispy batter, and tender fish with no fishy taste! I'm glad that they had beer flights because I was unable to decide what kind I wanted. With some assistance from the bartender I chose 4 beers and every single one of them was wonderful. I would absolutely go back if I'm ever in Anchorage again. It does get a little bit loud and it gets very crowded so be prepared to either wait, or sit at the bar. It is open seating, you check in at the host stand and they'll give you a menu and you just find a place to sit. All in all it was a wonderful time and the food was great. I don't like fish, so for me to say that, you know it was good! read more

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The place is always busy and the food is always good. HOWEVER you really need to check your itemized receipt before paying. I calculated our meal cost before paying and it was around $5 higher on the bill presented than what it was listed on the menu. I also was paying cash so it shouldn't have been any kind of extra card fee. I have reached out to the company, but no response yet. Depending on their response will depend on if I'm a returning customer read more

Excellent spot. Don't miss it in Anchorage. Great food, service, drinks. Friendly staff. Great decor. read more

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Fun and lively place. They said 1 hr wait. Had halibut fish n chips and it was good. Very crowded and many young people. It's one of the few places near the hotel. Things close early here. Not much to do after 7 or 8 pm. $30+ meal. read more

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49th State Brewing comes highly recommended, likely due to its great location, set up and feel. During the summer months there's also an outdoor area that has live music. The wait for anything in the building was 45 minutes and there were many open tables. I get it, perhaps they were short staffed, were on a shift flip or we were just misquoted. Not too big of a deal, so we just chose to dine outside at the food truck they run as one of their options during the summer. What a mistake and I hope the interior dining is better, but I can't comment on it other than the wait. Service at the truck was VERY SLOW, staff was not attentive and even somewhat rude. Food took FOREVER but it didn't really make sense because my dog came out still frozen in the center (or at least very chilled). I threw it away and spit out the first bite- I ordered a Brawt so I couldn't take the chance of getting sick. The other dogs we got were small and wimpy for the prices being paid. The smash burger- that was great and the was pretzel also great. Local sodas - delicious. Normally I would have complained and let them have the chance to fix the food, because shit happens, but the counter staff was so rude on the get, I assume they'd not care, and who knows... plus no one has 30 minutes to wait for a hot dog. $80 experiment that we ended up having to have second lunch to fix. I would say... come give it a try but don't get excited just because it keeps getting recommended. They're still figuring out how to be more than a brewery. read more

Excellent fast service even while they were busy and friendly staff. Quality food and drinks all around. The King Crab Grilled Cheese with the seafood chowder is an absolute must. Fantastic ambiance in the heart of Downtown Anchorage. read more

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Great night at the 49th State. Enjoyed our visit, albeit it was Valentine's Day. Found a couple seats at the bar for the 3 of us business travelers. The place was pretty full up, families, couples, etc. serious buzz in the place. The team behind the bar, was amazing. Laura was our person, did an awesome job of helping us and really engaging with us. We all ordered something different. Fish & Chips, Chicken Strips, Flat bread. All of the entrees were awesome. Good sized portions, did not leave hungry. Thank you Laura (and team), we really appreciate you! read more

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Great Service Fun Laid Back Atmosphere Besides 24 Beers on Tap Tons of Selection as it's also a Full Bar read more

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Yak burger anyone??? I was in beautiful Anchorage and wanted to grab some lunch. 49th state brewing was perfect because it wasn't far from my hotel and because it was so cold outside, I didn't want my walk to exceed 15 minutes. I was really hungry so I got there right when they opened at 11 a.m. I was able to be seated immediately and opted to sit upstairs where the tables were lower as compared to downstairs where the tables were high tops. Off the bat the food is phenomenal. For starters I got their popular handmade Bavarian pretzel. It was perfectly seasoned with butter and salt and the pretzel itself was soft and fluffy. It came with a side of cheese which was just as tasty. I was a little nervous it would taste like the melted cheese you eat at an amusement park- but this cheese had fantastic quality. One really neat thing about this brewery is they make their own fountain drinks! I tried the raspberry one and as you can see they aren't shy about the portions! The drink was really good. It had a great flavor to it, and a nice balance. The raspberry wasn't overpowering which I'm grateful for. For my entree I had the Yak burger that came with a side of tater tots. My waiter recommended I get it cooked at medium to keep it juicy. Typically I'm a medium well to well done type of girl, but I decided to trust his judgement and he was right! The burger was huge, messy, and delicious. The medium was definitely a good call. It was juicy but not so red where it would be off putting! Overall, I had a really incredible dining experience at 49th state brewing. And the prices were unbelievably reasonable. My meal came out to about $52 (not including my tip). I would love to come back when it's a bit warmer and sit outside- the views from the restaurant are phenomenal. Also, shout out to my waiter! I didn't get his name but he was so kind and the service was excellent! read more

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My coworker and I dropped in for a late lunch at 49th State Brewing, and we were honestly impressed from the moment we walked in. It's a nice, welcoming establishment with plenty of space, and parking is available across the street, which made things easy. Our waiter was extremely kind and friendly. He walked us through the specials, offered recommendations, and brought over a drink menu. We each ordered a drink, I went with a local stout that reminded me of Guinness, just much tastier and smoother. Definitely something I'd come back for. We mentioned that we were in the mood for halibut, and our waiter immediately recommended the panko-crusted halibut, saying it was his personal favorite. He was right. The dish was outstanding--tender, perfectly cooked halibut with a crisp panko crust, served with a mash red-potato and drizzled around the plate was a light white lemon cream sauce. Everything complemented each other perfectly. One of the best halibut plates I've had in Anchorage. We wrapped up our late lunch with dessert: a bread pudding and a blackberry crème brûlée. The bread pudding was warm, perfectly cooked, and served with a rich cream sauce that pulled it all together. The crème brûlée was delicate with a subtle blackberry hint that enhanced the flavor without overpowering it. Overall, fantastic service, excellent food, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be returning the next time we're in Anchorage. read more

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Amazing! Restaurant gets packed with patrons on weekday evenings. Must be HH calling or be in the happening spot! Female server provided top notch recommendations. Very accommodating and forward thinking. She exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond in customer service. Ambiance is more upscale. You're welcome to dress comfortably considering or factoring weather. Bring your appetite for Parmesan and Asiago Crusted Halibut. Tasted fresh and outstanding! Lightly breaded crust on outside with soft, moist halibut on the inside. Garlic smashed potatoes were divine! Loved the 49th State's Premium Lemonade with strawberries and thyme. Felt and tasted like a mocktail. Mixologist took lemonade and elevated this beverage to a whole new level. I'm not able to comment on the flight of four beers from lightest to darkest. I let my Tito enjoy it all for the evening. My Tito finished all of his beers. Walking distance from free metered parking after 5 PM in downtown Anchorage. Restrooms located inside the restaurant. Highly recommend to all visitors and residents, plus order food with shape of AK state symbol. Worth visiting! read more

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Great service, with a great variety of food for our large group buffet lunch. Had a little of everything...salads, salmon, chicken, fish, and I have to say everyone went back for Mac and cheese seconds, of all things! Gorgeous decadent desserts-many took at least three. I didn't, because I wanted to taste test all the unique varieties of sodas brewed down the street- sales of which overtook the beer sales, actually! And each special can had their own caloric content;)! Birch, ripe raspberry, blueberry cream, cloudberry, and I didn't even get to try the sparkling waters. All included in the lunch! The brewery is responding to the demands of the times for non alcoholic options and they are killing it! We were set up downstairs in a private room which has its own bar and restrooms. Highly recommended party venue!!!! read more

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TL;DR: I came here alone but it looks like a great place for group gatherings for sports and food. Buffalo burger is legit good. I was in Anchorage for business trip and found this unhidden gem on yelp. I say that because this is the second time coming here and it's always packed. So that's good right? Since I can alone they out me at the bar or on a shared table with other small parties because it seems like the tables are reserved for larger groups. The place is busy what seems like all the time. Las time I had fish n chips which if your in Alaska it should be pretty good fish and it was. But this time around I went with the waiters recommendation and went with the Buffalo Burger with tater tots. I've had buffalo burger before but this nine was much tastier and had and was so messy like a good big burger should. It was good and with jalapeños and cheese it was on point. Highly recommend this place and you have to try the buffalo burger or fish n chips. The guy next to me had nachos and they were piled high and look good too. read more

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Our party of four arrived as soon as they opened and since it was a nice day we opted to sit on the patio. They have blankets available at every table for every seat, it is AK after all! The menu for food and beverages offers a lot of choices and everything was delicious. read more

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I would definitely recommend the 49th in town. NOT THE AIRPORT location. The downtown location is lively and yummy. They are very busy all the time so go early if possible. I loved to cucumber infusion drink and the crab stuffed poppers. Wedge salad is fab. Fun place. I would really like to go in the summer when the outdoor area is warmer. read more

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Received recommendations for the place and wanted to give it a try even though the menu seemed priced on the higher side. Overall food was okay. We had flatbread, salmon, chicken club(very dry), and cauliflower ( over sauced). Although the food wasn't 100%, the service was the glaring shortcoming. Starting with having to get our own chair since the hostess left without verifying our party all had one, to waiting for an extra place setting that we also ended up getting ourselves from the server workstation because the food arrived, to doing the same for take home boxes. For the food the only negatives was the cauliflower was overhauled and chicken club was very dry. Server never asked us how food was but she was definitely spread thin. Lastly they add 4% service charge for the supposed extra service they provide. Atmosphere was nice as we liked it. Hope to give it another try some day. read more

This place was ridiculously bad. We ordered the fish and chips and the batter hadn't been cooked properly. The chicken strips were stringy and of low quality and quite bad--so bad that they were inedible. The beer is sour. Seward's Folly was heartbreakingly nasty. Our server was nice enough, but everything was very slow. This was our first meal in Anchorage and we expected better. The environment was kind of fun in turn-of-the-century Applebees sort of way. read more

Skip it! The salmon is was horribly overcooked, the fish and chips were somehow undercooked, greasy, and soggy. The crab dip was flavorless and served with dry pita. Would not recommend. read more