Service was average. Very nice personnel. I ordered the short ribs. The meat was chewy and whole plate was bland from lack of seasoning. I do not lean towards salty foods but I had to ask for some to eat. I wouldn't recommend the dish. The prices are on the high side for Anchorage and think the food doesn't meet expectations. Ambiance is wonderful. read more

Delicious food and great service. I really like the braised lamb and the seafood chowder.

Great experience overall! The food was delicious--my avocado toast with eggs was fresh and flavorful. The space is cozy and has a really nice vibe, perfect for a relaxed morning. Service was a bit slower than expected, but the staff were friendly and doing their best. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely come back. read more

Crimson - Cheesecake for my sweet tooth later - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Quick review update - Nothing has changed here. Mediocre food and service. I ordered a couple of eggs and smoked salmon. Eggs were cooked fine. The smoked salmon was old. It hadn't quite started to turn, but was very close. Almost didn't eat it, but decided I'd probably be OK. Server brought me two single serving jams for my toast. The strawberry one had been opened and used. Gross and unsanitary. If I had to pay for the breakfast, I wouldn't come here but it is free and it is really cold outside. read more

Crimson - They brought me open and used jam. - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Good service,. I really enjoy their side winder fries with their signature sauce, however my boyfriend didn't care for the sauce. He had the burger snd gave it a 6/10 - not worth the price I had the shrimp pasta and that was very good- 8/10 read more

We came here for Mother's Day. Big mistake. Our server was nice enough, but she should have warned us the first few times she came to the table that they were out of what seemed like half the menu. We ordered drinks and even an appetizer before being told they were out of several entrees. I had my eye on the short ribs, but had to settle on the steak. By the time we put in our food order, we had been seated for about 30 minutes. I'm not sure why things were coming out of the kitchen so slowly. It was about 45 minutes before we got our entrees. So glad we got the fries for an appetizer. They were decent. It reminded me of jojo potatoes. They also brought out pretzel sticks on the house. These were also decent and probably the hottest temperature wise item we received. The steak wasn't hot enough for the herbed butter to melt. I wanted medium rare, but I got medium. It was the same for my brother's steak. His was over as well. The "risotto" it was served on was more like rice pilaf. It wasn't creamy at all like you would expect. It also wasn't seasoned. It was very bland along with the broccolini. I had to load up on the salt and pepper, which I don't do normally. My partner got the cauliflower steak. It didn't look appetizing enough for me to try, but he reported it being bland and the best thing on the plate was the cheese on top. No way were we going to stay for dessert. We finally got out of there at the 2 hour mark after waiting forever for boxes and the check. I don't mind slow service if the food makes up for it. This was definitely not the case here and we will probably never come back. read more

Crimson - Cauliflower - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Let it be known that this was my first time dining at Crimson for an anniversary dinner. To start on a positive note, our server -- a tall bald gentleman -- was extremely nice, professional, and knowledgeable about the menu. Great customer service definitely helped the experience. We began with the Brussels sprouts, which were actually delicious, until we unfortunately found a gray hair in the dish. That immediately took away from what started as a strong first impression. For the main course, I ordered the Crimson Burger with sweet potato fries. The burger itself lacked seasoning and tasted underwhelming. Letting the burger rest is one thing, but this felt like it sat too long, leaving the center cold. A simple combination of kosher salt, Tellicherry black pepper, and fine smoked garlic powder would have helped create a flavorful crust and elevated the burger significantly. The roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley was the biggest disappointment of the evening. The chicken was extremely dry -- almost like chicken jerky -- and noticeably small for the price point. The mashed potatoes lacked butter, salt, and overall flavor, tasting more like boxed instant potatoes that had been slightly dressed up. The restaurant itself is beautiful, open, and has a nice atmosphere, but the bench seating was uncomfortable. I also noticed food debris under our table. The restaurant wasn't especially busy, and cleanliness is one of those details that should always be maintained throughout service. Honestly, the best part of the meal was the Espresso Martini and the Sprite. With restaurant prices being as high as they are today, the quality of the food should meet or exceed customer expectations. Food shouldn't just be pushed out for the sake of service -- every dish should be tasted and checked, not only by the chef, but by the kitchen team as a whole, so everyone stays aligned on quality and consistency. Wishing the restaurant the best moving forward, because there is definitely potential here -- but there are also some things that clearly need improvement. Happy Anniversary Dinner. read more

Crimson - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I ate here a few times well staying at the hotel - two times for breakfast (which was included with my hotel status), and once for dinner. Breakfast was fine - fresh avocado toast with really delicious tomatoes, and a filling crab omelet. However, dinner was the real star! I got the seafood chowder, which was warm, hearty and had good portions of seafood in it. For my entree, I opted for the scallops - and they were so delicious. I've been trying to figure out how to recreate the dish, because the combination with the beans was truly just lovely. I did think it was a bit odd that I couldn't take a drink to my room without the bartender walking me to it - they mentioned it was some Alaska rule? However, since I was traveling alone and the hallways in the hotel were a loooooooong walk, I just opted not to get another drink and called it a night instead. I had great service each time I visited - both in the mornings and sitting at the bar for dinner. read more

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Great service. Chill on a Thursday evening. Interesting combo on the menu.... I had scallop and beans and a green salad. We shared a nachos as starter that is quite filling. The pizza also looked delicious and my friend raved about it. Would come back again. Server mentioned that they have live music on Wed. Would love to check that out and support local live music. read more

Crimson - Crimson fire. Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Excellent breakfast. Got a avocado toast with an extra egg. They just charged $1 for the extra egg, which was a pleasant surprise. All the dishes pictured were well made. I also got a side of fruit bowl, which was a generous quantity and a good mix of fruits. read more

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I would give it 3, but we really need fresh blood downtown! The good: Decent taps Fantastic ambiance Good food The bad: Most taps are from a single brewery (Midnight Sun) Food can be very, VERY expensive. (there's an $80+ steak, folks) I got a steak salad and it was really good. However, the salad part, the lettuce was...very minimalist. There was almost no lettuce and lots of everything else. This made the salad taste a bit too rich and decadent for my taste, it really through off the dressing-balance. Worth a shot if you're in this part of downtown, or even if you aren't. I'm glad some people aren't giving up on downtown! read more

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Update (the following day): service was much improved on the hostess part! I had an old fashioned. It was excellent. Bartenders here are great! If I could, I would give this place 4.5 stars. I think considering they just opened, they are doing an excellent job. I was staying at the hotel. Dropped by the restaurant Crimson attached to the hotel. They just recentlly opened. When I came in service was initially not good. The host and cashier stared and unsure what to do. No one acknowledged my presence. The regular bartender Jeff finally appeared. What a friendly guy! Excellent memory for names. He made up for the indifference of the hostess. I ordered the burger and fries and beer. Beer was very good, local beers on draft from Midnight Sun Brewing Company was very good. The burger itself didn't have a lot of flavor, but a little salt and pepper fixed it. Restaurant was very clean. I would come back again and try some of the other items on the menu. read more

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Trivia: what brewery currently holds all their taps? This is going to be a hidden gem. At this point, it's obviously brand new. Everything looks pristine. The TVSs have prompts to put in the DirecTV setup. But the fries, the burger, the old fashioned --are above par. The service is great. The food arrives quickly. Lots of natural light and a decent view of the inlet. And, while often overlooked, the chairs and seats are very comfortable. The menu has a little bit of everything so no one should be disappointed. Everything I saw come out looked and smelled amazing. The seafood stew looked to have a healthy portion of mussels. Couple weird things: 1. Already mentioned the TVs 2. I was never asked or given water even though there was a bottle of water right in front of me. 3. The smashed fingerlings are deep fried potatoes. I expected something different. 4. Their speaker for music is a JBL under the liquor selection which means at the bar the music is loud and everywhere else, nearly nonexistent. 5. They don't give you a draft list when you sit down. Only a wine menu. But they have a draft list. Only Midnight Sun brews. read more

Crimson - Crimson Burger - Burgers Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This place is amazing very cool set up. The service was excellent and all of our plates were excellent. This is a must visit if you come to Alaska. The reindeer hash skillet was very tasty if I could compare it to something I would say it tastes like an upscale of a good hot-link but lighter and better. read more

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I saw a video short on Social Media a few months back and i was intrigued so i put it on the to try list. My wife and i have been just about everywhere in town and it was our anniversary so took a chance and decided to go here. We walked in and it was nearly empty as they had just opened for dinner, but by the time we left it was packed! What others have said is close to our experience they are short staffed but the staff is excellent and attentive as best they can. There were two servers with a few large parties and still managed to make it tolerable. I mean if I can give a brief synopsis, this place is waaaaaaay better than it has any business being, I think of some other local places that are flat terrible and still people go there. They have an extended bar menu and specials, they even have their own beer brewed just for them. I ordered what is more or less a Sazerac, all i can say is it was one of the best I've ever had, if i didn't have to drive id have had another. My wife had a toddy also amazing. I started with the chowder and let me say the best chowder in the world is in Sitka and Ketchikan, this was just as good. Fire. My wife had the filet and yeah on, totally on, like one of the best steaks she's had she said. Me i had the scallops, they had this nice citrus under tone to them and were cooked to perfection. The sides also all, just amazing her risotto had big chunks of mushroom for example. We got a free desert and also very creative and really good nice and small perfect to end the meal. They also have special events certain nights of the week they we will definitely be back for. Go. read more

Absolutely loved having lunch at this new restaurant located inside the Wildbirch Inn downtown. Ample parking, bright spacious dining area, great view, excellent service, delicious food, and reasonable prices. We shared sweet potato fries. The chicken salad was spicy and delicious with unique potato fries. Steak salad offered soft steak and tasty dressing. Even the ice tea was tastier than anywhere else I've had it in town. I highly recommend lunch here and look forward to becoming a regular. Adorable gift and coffee shop as well. read more

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The hotel itself that this restaurant is attached to is going through some transition however, the restaurant is very good. I do recommend it. The ambience is kind of modern chic and the food is very delicious. Very flavorful and I take on some of the flavors combine together. I did also like the service as of right now it is "summer" season. They do have a lot of staff coming from other countries for the summertime which kind of gives the restaurant a very diverse ambience. The staff in the hotel, which is connected to it are all super extremely nice as well so I will definitely be back. Definitely pricey, but as you can tell the trend is everything in Anchorage Alaska is going to be pricey. read more

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Crimson is inside Wild Birch hotel, with the summer months being very touristy. Our first visit was mid summer with dinner reservations, which we enjoyed. The interior vibe, comfy lounge chairs by windows, tables, bar booths & bar top. We then came on a sunny summer day for lunch & enjoyed the patio. We have tried Breakfast, & recently the Sunday brunch we didn't even know they had. With just learning about Sunday brunch, at $49 which includes mimosa or mocktail. We of course gave it a try. Every Sunday the brunch starts at 11am. With make it your way egg bar each time. With the rest changing weekly. Lots of fresh fruit, key lime pie excellent, muffins, carnitas tacos, sautéed vegetables, salad, smoked salmon Benedict, waffle potatoes good as well, waffle bar, charcuterie board. I want to encourage the Sunday brunch but I think to get the locals they will need to expand the selection a lot for the cost. Service for the most has been good thus far very friendly. read more

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Jury's still out for me on this one. Ambience - fairly ok - until you look out the window and see the parking lot. Food was alright but not spectacular. Service was okay - but a little slow. I'd give it a second chance, cuz I want to like it. read more

Food was excellent. Service was very slow, especially for lunch. Craft cocktail ate very pricey, but their regular bar menu did a great Manhattan. Views are also nice. I would give it four stars, but it took ten minutes for drinks and then another 30 for our food. Food that was on the lunch special menu. read more

We ordered coffee from the gift shop then sat in the bar on the other side of the wall. Ambiance was fantastic and the staff on both sides were attentive and kind. Did not order food since the bar wasn't technically open yet. read more

Beautiful makeover of this hotel! Lovely setting. Unfortunately they are short staffed. Took forever to get drinks and the restaurant wasn't even full. Several cocktail and food menu items were unavailable. No one came around to refill waters. Sorry to say that the food wasn't great either. My halibut was so overdone I couldn't eat it and they didn't even offer to comp it. Waitress was very nice but in awkward position of having to frequently mention that they were out of certain things including cocktails and wine we selected off the menu, several food menu items, etc. This place has potential....but will wait awhile before we return. read more

Brunch was overpriced with minimal selections. Salad, Caesar salad, potatoes, chicken/beef fajitas, minimal omelet bar, and 2 choices for dessert. That's it. The food was good but nothing stood out. Service and ambiance were great tho. read more

We had lunch today. Excellent service. Food was very good. We had the Hummus platter and Carnitas. Both were excellent. We enjoyed both the atmosphere and the view. We will definitely be back. read more

I had the steak sandwich, it was very flavorful, the fries were steak fries but not heavy but rather light and crispy! delicious, but I could not finish this sandwich, definitely a good idea to share! I also love the hummus, nice little bite to it! very delicious! Also tried the Caesar I loved the pumpkin seeds! Different, than your typical Caesar but delicious as well! everyone was friendly! And the view and the outside deck is awesome! read more