The ambience of the place, specially on the rooftop was good. However the food was below par and the service was mixed. Mexican street corn was decent, but the crispy cauliflower was neither crispy nor tasty. It was dipped in way too much sauce on the outside and watery/soft on the inside. The Margherita pizza (not pictured) was way below par. The sauce and the cheese were not what I would expect. The service was mixed with the hostess being unable to communicate clearly or politely. The servers on the other hand were friendly but not always on top of getting water or cutlery. read more

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Met a long time friend here to dinner. We sat on the patio upstairs. The food was amazing! I had the Yak burger and it was cooked a perfect Med Rare! Yan our server was awesome, recommended ao many great options. The crabby grilled cheese my wife had was also fantastic read more

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So I have some family that live up in Anchorage, and the whole week we were visiting them they kept talking about 49th stat brewery. So here's the deal, I'm not much of a beer guy, and the ones I've tried, I prefer fruitier drinks. They tried to tell me how the food was better than the drinks, but having been to plenty of breweries, I didn't really believe them... I was Wrong. 49th State Brewery ended up becoming one of our favorite restaurants ever. You walk in and it feels very Alaska, there's horns on the walls, it gives log cabin vibes, but not in an obnoxious way, it's like a modern cabin if that makes sense. Everyone we interacted with was very kind and helpful. They have a very large selection of beers, ciders, and cocktails. You can get a flight of any beer they have that isn't bottled or canned only so that opens you up to about 80% of the beers they have. I got a flight with the Arnold Palmer, Nitro McCarthy, Tiger's Blood, and Tropic Tundra. All were fantastic. I was honestly shocked at how similar Arnold Palmer and Tiger's blood were to their counterparts. Then the food was just out of this world. I wanted crab, and was convinced to get the crab grilled cheese. This thing was FULL of crab. It came with a cup of chowder to dip it into as well. It was incredibly good. We went again later that week and I got a Yak burger, which was also phenomenal! It tasted like a beef, but who else can say they ate a Yak Burger in Alaska? Now if there was a way to petition these guys to branch out of the 49th state to the lower 48, that'd be amazing, but then again, it'd be one less reason to make a trip back! read more

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This place was super busy..but luckily that we were able to get seated at the bar area.. Food was good.. love their Blueberry Cream Soda!! Must try!! I would give a five star.. but the waitress we had wasn't that nice.. read more

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Definitely get the King crab grilled cheese it's such a great bang for your buck. Service was a little slow but understandable since they were very busy! But definitely worth the wait read more

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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Great food. Great view. It gets very busy. Definitely recommend making reservation or you could be looking at up to an hour wait on busy nights. read more

What's going on with the salmon there??? The portion used to be bigger with a flatter size not rectangular & it was super grilled with great spices. Now it looks like a rectangular peice from the grocery store, very bland like it's steamed & smaller. So disappointing. Which means... is it even wild caught or farm raised with hormones & chemical feed? read more

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

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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First off, the food is five stars. I had the halibut tacos. Yummy. My companions had the flat bread supreme another yummy dish. We took some of each home since we couldn't finish. Last dish was the salmon bowl. Again tasty but the portion of salmon was a little small. Enough for one, but not enough to have any leftovers. Our waitress was personable and efficient. It's the ambiance that cost the extra star. Half hour wait and when we were called, quite a bit of chaos with the staff. The restroom was older and the table was so close we could join our neighbors conversation. Nothing was a deal breaker but if we ate there again, I'd opt for to go instead of eat in. read more

We have ventured up to Alaska for the past to July 4 celebrations, and each time we have found our self at 49th State brewing. We understand why there's always a wait here, and after our second experience, we will continue to come join the line for dinner here! This place is an absolute institution! They've got great beer, the indoor and outdoor seating areas are fantastic. When the weather is nice, sitting out on the porch is awesome. When it's not, inside is bustling, but surprisingly intimate with the large booths that are available. We've sampled a good portion of the menu, including the fish and chips, a couple of burgers (including the Yak burger!) and even explored the healthier side of the menu with a grilled chicken dish and the tuna poke bowl! Literally, everything we've tried. Here is delicious. The burger was particularly memorable. Juicy, well seasoned, and with some delightful cheese and fixings! It was almost too big for one hand! On the way out, there's a gift shop where you can buy hats, shirts, and some of these special offering beers that they have. I brought back a couple of limited releases from last year, including a couple unreal stouts. They were good enough that I checked a bag on the way home! Go here, wait if you have to, eat and drink, sleep happy! read more

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Food , service and atmosphere is amazing! 10000% recommended this place. You have to come see for yourself!

Go here for the beer and stay for the food. Went early dinner time on a Tuesday and was not disappointed. Very solid selection of beers and cocktails and you can never go wrong with seafood in Anchorage. Ordered a nitro stout and the Asiago and Parmesan Crusted Halibut--talk about a great dish and the perfect amount of food. Vibes and service were good. A+ read more

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So I went to this spot during my Alaska trip and absolutely loved it! It has this cozy bar vibe with a fireplace inside and a fire pit outside, what else do you need! So the crowd was super chill. Outside they had some seating area around the bon fire kind of setting and the parking lot had this cool vintage truck and Alaskan street signs. So onto the food, I started with a yakadilla...yep, a quesadilla with yak meat! First time trying yak and honestly, not bad at all. It was dry, salty and kind of tasted like jerky but it was okay. I just wanted to try it once. Then came the onion ring stacks. These were huge and hands down my favorite. I never had such stacks before! So crispy and so good! Also, tried the smoked baby ribs with BBQ & slaw! They were fine, no complaints. Next I tried the halibut and chips and these were delicious. The fish was fresh and the batter was just the right amount of crispy and flavor. Last and also the least was The vegan flatbread with black chickpeas and lettuce... yeah that combo didn't hit. And now the beer!!! I'm not even a beer person, but I tried two of their in house drafts and OMG they tasted like cocktails in the best way! Check the pics I just couldn't stop drinking lol Oh also had the strawberry thyme cocktail and loved it. read more

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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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Delicious food, awesome service, and the ambiance looks great! Awesome place to bring family and friends.

I have family in town so I decided to give 49th another try. Since we're still pre-Memorial Day, the crowds weren't insane. The rest of what I had to say, sadly, still stands. The beer here continues to get better and...the food continues to get worse as the service get progressively more spotty. My Mom and I came in for Mother's Day and the beers were stellar. Their SmÖk is one of the best smoked beers you can get anywhere. Their West Coast Pilsner was as good as my own! The service? We were done with our beers and were kind of waiting for someone to look at us again...it's like we became invisible. Had to flag someone down to get the tab. We came here for dinner last night. The halibut tacos were not good. The halibut was fishy and throat-scrapingly, dry. It came with chips and pico but...the pico cup was so pathetic that there was maybe enough in it for 3-4 chips. My mom got a salad instead of fries, but fries came out. My brother didn't get sauce for his wings. These mistakes are understandable, but the server never followed up with us after the food was dropped off. So he didn't find out till 30 minutes later that my Mom didn't want fries and my bro needed some sauce to dampen up the bone-dry wings. The best way to experience 49th State is to drink their beer. Preferably somewhere else. read more

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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After stopping at their Denali location, we came here for dinner once we got back for Anchorage. Pretty similar menu but much more crowded and difficult to get a table. We ended up getting one of their high tops around the fire pit that was open seating. Great for a party of 2. Really enjoyed their calamari. The chowder was delicious, too. Great selection of beer and cider on tap. Very lively and festive here. Service wasn't the greatest, but it was busy. Great place for some tasty seafood and local beers. read more

Food and service is excellent. Location is downtown Anchorage. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Service was really good and so was food. (2) of us ordered the king crabby grilled cheese and it was AWSOME. We also got a couple of flat bread pizzas and both were spectacular. My cousin had the yum yum chicken bowl and loved it!! read more

We had an hour wait for a table because we didn't make reservations. We could have sat in the bar but we wanted a nice table upstairs. They brew their own beer so you have a good selection of unique brews. We decided to vary from the normal seafood choices. We went with tak burger and Bison or buffalo meatloaf. Both were very good. We had o e small glitch in our meal, but the server and manager fixed the problem quickly. If you order an appetizer and meal, you may not have enough room for dessert. We didn't, we left full. Good food, good service, excellent experience. Try them and make your own decisions. read more

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Beer: 4 stars. Everything was very good. Views: 5 stars Service: Excellent 5 stars Food: 4 stars. Honestly, while my wife like her Poke bowl, she said it was "good". My Halibut Tacos (see the picture) were buried under a proper salad-- the description made me think just greens in the tacos and maybe a side salad--and I didn't get much flavor from the seasoning on the fish. The sauce was nice, but the who dish felt very dry and there really needs to be more chips. I think they just need to call this a Halibut Taco Salad and scrap the tortillas. Adding the accompanying Pico was kind of pointless because it couldn't make its way to the fish taco because of the greens. Oh and why were there only 2? Is there a tariff on Halibut in Alaska between where they're caught and the brewery? read more

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Bad service, bad food When we went up to the hostess to get a table, she said it was going to be a 55 min wait unless we want to sit on the roof. We said that was fine. She seemed annoyed, but led us to a table anyway. To be fair, she seemed annoyed at the party before us and parties after us. I had time to notice her reactions to other parties because the appetizers didn't come out for over 30 min after we ordered. Most of the food was ok, nothing special. Except the yum yum chicken. The overall taste of the dish was bad. There was also a weird moldy taste that I can't pinpoint. There was also an additional 3.9% fee that the menu said is used to pay the staff but is definitely not considered gratuity. This read more

Great beer! I recommend a flight to sample a few. Both the Salmon and the Halibut Fish & Chips were OUTSTANDING! Don't forget to order a pretzel! read more

Pretty good food and excellent beer. I thoroughly enjoy their nitro stout. Burgers are okay, Philly cheese is good and the crab grilled cheese is great. Service has always been good, and the atmosphere in there is great. I avoid this place during tourist season though read more

Very expensive or it would be a 5. We had a couple of cocktails, average pour. King crab legs (2) rocked but at that price they should. I think it was $185.00. For an appetizer we had the smoked salmon maybe the best I've ever had, but the remoulade sauce needs improvement. read more

Been here a few times mostly over the summer. Love sitting out on the patio while soaking in the sun. However, the service is always a bit slow (seems they're short staffed), so I definitely wouldn't go if I'm in a pinch for time. The pretzel is always a hit. We tried the fried calamari which had good flavor, but unfortunately got some pieces that were raw... the staff were really good about apologizing and making things right when we notified them though. The sandwiches are pretty good and fries were nice and crisp. Didn't realize they would charge me extra for their "special sauce" when they asked me whether I wanted it... read more

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I *want* to love 49th State Brewery so much. The space is great, the vibe is fun, and honestly--the food is really good. That's what makes this so frustrating. Every time I come here, the service is a complete trainwreck. A few months ago, I had one of the strangest service interactions I've ever experienced. Our server would not let me set my water glass anywhere except directly on the coaster. I'm not exaggerating, she watched me set it down at a nearby table, came over, picked it up, moved it onto the coaster, looked at me, and said it *had* to go on the coaster. This happened more than once. It got to the point where it felt uncomfortable and bizarre, like she literally would not let it go. Then on Super Bowl Sunday, I came in about 2.5 hours after opening, before the rush, but specifically for the half-price apps promo that was being advertised everywhere. The bartender had no idea what I was talking about. Instead of taking two minutes to ask a manager, he kept saying, "we will figure it out" to me and then to two other groups at the bar who asked the same thing. Eventually he came back and said he "heard" it didn't start until 2pm. I told him the website and Facebook event clearly said 11am until end of game, and again... "we will figure it out." To be fair, I *did* get the discount in the end, but it shouldn't be that hard. Promotions should be communicated to staff, and basic questions shouldn't feel like such a struggle every single visit. This place has so much potential, and the food really is good, but the service consistently feels undertrained, unprepared, and chaotic. I keep giving it another chance because I want it to be great, but at some point, the service has to catch up to the food. read more

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Good options for seafood and vegetarian. Service was fast, and ambiance was great as well. Reasonably priced with good portions sizes.

I am a big fan of 49th State Brewing for any occasion! I have been several times now - for date night, work happy hour, and for drinks and appetizers with friends. Every time the food and drinks are delicious! My personal drink favorites are their signature cocktails, the Alaskan Gold Rush and the North to the Floor margarita. For food, you can't go wrong with the World Famous Yak Burger or Mt. Magnificent Burger! Both are a fun variation of a classic comfort burger, bursting with delicious flavor. The Parmesan Crusted Halibut and Alaska Wild King Salmon were also impressive, with beautiful plating. Although a little on the pricier end for a brewery, I can't recommend this place enough! I'll make any excuse to dine here! read more

First off, we did not go for beer so I cannot comment on that. We went because my companion wanted a burger. Everything was fine; although nothing stood out. The person next to me had the Poké bowl and that looked really good and colorful, and I wished I had ordered it. There's a very good view. There were lots of employees and even still, it took a long time for our food to come. It felt like it might've been sitting there for a while as nothing was very hot when it arrived. read more

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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

Loved this place!! Super spacious, open seating, and the staff is just so friendly. Food is great and bought some beers to go as well - a nice souvenir for friends and family back at home! FOOD: Fish and Chips (7/10) - Super solid fish and chips. Really liked the orange / brown sauce, still not really sure what it is but was great. Crab Dip (8/10) - Super sweet and delicious crab with a ton of pita bread. Really nice appetizer! read more

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This place is amazing and with great views!!! The food is wonderful and we love coming here

Best staff ever. You walk in and feel like old friends, instantly. Great Notes * Brussels sprouts app - perfect way to get your veggies * Yak burger. Very lean meat but it tastes like an old-time backyard barbecue burger * Beers of all kinds, made in-house * Root beer! Not too sweet, it's perfect Vibes * First off, there's a tabletop fire pit. What! * Does there need to be a second off? read more

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Prior to heading on vacation and when researching for places to go to and restaurants to eat, this place kept popping up. This place is busy! We passed by one day on our way to do something else and you could tell from just driving by that it was busy. Later on in the week, we stopped by and same thing! They told us it was going to be about a 45 minute wait for a table for 2, but it ended up being a 30 minute wait. We checked out their "gift shop" area and looking at their menu while we waited so time passed by really quickly. The place is huge, 2 stories and it also has an outdoor eating area with rooftop views. Casual but nice establishment. It ended up being an early dinner for us, which was great since we went on a Friday night and I could only imagine it was going to get more crowded. Staff was efficient and super nice. We ordered: Seward's Folly, Ginger Ale, Artichoke Alaskan King Crab Dip, King Crabby Grilled Cheese and a trio of Sausages that was part of their specials. The King Crabby Grilled Cheese Sandwich was perfection. The right amount of cheeses...yes cheeses. It included Appenzeller Swiss and Cream Cheeses that melted perfectly. Every crunchy bite of the sandwich had crab meat. They didn't skimp out. The dip was so good too. My friend couldn't stop raving about the Seward's Folly beer. With so many great food choices in Alaska, it would be unfair to only come here BUT since I know I will be coming back to Alaska, I know I will make 49th State Brewing a must stop. I would love to try out their other menu choices. such as their burgers, or bowls or pizza! read more

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Downtown Anchorage is packed with dining choices, but 49th State Brewing wins for its lively atmosphere, gorgeous views, and top-notch seafood. Start your meal with the soft pretzel appetizer--it is massive and anything but basic! ​For mains, you really can't go wrong with any seafood on the menu, but the Halibut Cove Burger and the rich seafood chowder are absolute standouts that will not disappoint. ​Insider Tip: Don't order dessert upstairs! Instead, head downstairs after your meal to Wild Scoops, a incredible local ice cream shop tucked right below the brewery, for the perfect sweet finish. read more