I put off going here forever because I thought it would be grossly overpriced and touristy. I am happy to report: that is not true. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it expensive for the quality of food/service/ambiance you get? Hell no! As far as the touristy thing, this place is definitely going to packed with tourists in the summer but...I wouldn't say it's one of those places that bends of backwards to cater to tourists. This is a place setup for locals just as much as it is for visistors. (eg NOT like 49th State Brewing or Glacier Brewhouse) Sarah got the salmon, I got the halibut. We were both impressed! The halibut was not at all fishy. (yes, I have had fishy halibut...and yes I hav had it at restaurants in Alaska...yes they were highly-rated) Cocktails were good and reasonably priced. Views were, of course, unbeatable. Sad I didn't take any photos of them. read more

The service by Marco was excellent, the food was underwhelming! The crab risotto had 3 tiny pieces of crab for $60 great flavors but not worth it at all. The Ribeye was a bit tough for med rare cook, the pork chop was very good. The Caesar salad was wet simple and a lack of flavor. The salads and soups were delivered by someone with no pepper or parmesan or a spoon. For the price point and ambience it was overall mot worth it. read more

Excellent dinner. What more can be said? I had the cod. It was excellent as was everything else. read more

Beautiful location, the view was delicious. Impeccable service. We shared the King crab, delicious but a second mortgage. Tomato salad was beautifully presented. Mocktails were nicely curated and a real plus to the extensive wine list. read more

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We recently went to The Crows Next with a total of 7 people, and the atmosphere, food , and service was impressive. We started with oysters snd and a few salads and soup. The oysters were some of the best I've had! I ordered the scallops as well as two others and we thought these were Gordon Ramsey approved!! My spouse had the Mahi and he said he wouldn't order it again said it was a little fishy. Others ordered the grilled pork chop and the plates were pretty clean when finished so I would say excellent. We shared a couple bananas foster with ice cream and then topped off dinner with the cafe Diablo which is always a treat. With most of us happy with our meal I would say it was a 4 out of 5! Highly recommend coming here for a special occasion. read more

Stopped into Captain Cook Crow's Nest on a Friday night right before Valentine's Day, and wow, busy is an understatement. We were traveling for business and trying to squeeze three people into the bar area, so we knew it might be a bit of a challenge. We eventually made it work, but service took a while to get rolling. That said, once it did start, it got really good. Our server FraniP did a great job. It took a little bit for her to engage and warm up with us, but once she did, she was attentive, friendly, and made the experience feel much more welcoming. Food-wise, we were impressed. Two of us ordered the burger and it was honestly excellent--made with a blend of ribeye and tenderloin, and you could taste the difference. Really well constructed and flavorful. I went with the mushroom soup and a Caesar salad, and both were solid choices; fresh, satisfying, and better than your average "safe" menu items. The cocktail selection was also strong, but the smoked old fashioned was way too sweet. It needed to be toned down on the sugar to let the bourbon and smoke shine through. Overall: great food, great drinks selection, and a good bar atmosphere.. just be prepared for a slower start on service during peak nights. read more

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F O O D I had the risotto with brussel sprouts. It was honestly a very good combination and cooked very well! My only complaint was we waited over an hour to get our food... and we all didn't order anything complex at all. S E R V I C E The female who was our server...had the world's largest attitude. She did not seem like she enjoyed our job and she rushed around in a huffy way, she kept refilling our waters to the brim even though we all told her we didn't want any more water after the 15th glass.. She didn't communicate whether our food was coming anytime soon... And then towards the end she started to be nice because she knew we'd be paying soon. Then when we asked for separate checks.. she brought it all on one.. it was a lot of hurry up and wait on our server... what should've been a normal timed meal was a lengthy exhausted one. Service makes or breaks a business. A T MO S P H E R E The atmosphere was absolutely gorgeous! With the ambiance of the lighting and the view from the mountains outside, it was overall very nice! read more

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Well let me start with I'm never disappointed when visiting Crows Nest from the great staff with excellent customer service. To the amazing views from every table & food that is always on point. This evening was one of my top favorite meals. Top of the top for New York Steaks the Mishima Ultra NY cooked super rare & melts in your mouth was amazing. I highly recommend getting in soon to try this before the menu switch's up. We will be going back soon for another taste before it's gone. Crab legs always good, the scallion risotto was one of my favorite risotto's. Hope we get lucky to it have again as an option. Thank you to the amazing chiefs & staff for such a great meal & experience. See you soon read more

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This place came recommended by family, so I was excited to give it a try--especially for the King Crab legs. We weren't able to snag a reservation and ended up sitting at the bar, which had a nice atmosphere. The drinks were solid, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the fried olives--definitely a standout appetizer. The Bolognese was also well done. However, the main reason I came was for the King Crab legs, and they were underwhelming. They lacked that sweet, tender, melt-in-your-mouth flavor you expect from high-quality crab. For the price and the hype, they just didn't deliver. Overall, it was a mixed experience. Some great small bites and drinks, but the star dish didn't live up to expectations. read more

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Better the first time. We came to this restaurant in July of 2024. Food was good, service was good, friendly and helpful. Food was excellent back in 2024, oysters were large came with a nice sorbet as a palate cleanser. Fish was tasty, perfectly cooked and flaky. Fast forward to June 2025. What happened? Oysters were the same price, smaller and less plump and no sorbet. Cost cutting? The Halibut was bland, and the black cod was bland. Needed to add salt. The walnuts on the Cod were bland and had no flavor whatsoever. No idea what a AAA 4 Diamond restaurant is, but this place is just OK. Service is good, but I've had good service at a place like Kincaid Grill. I think you're paying for the fact that it's in a nice hotel with a nice view. The steaks are just ok. The pork chop was good and the filet was tender. This doesn't negate the fact that for this type of restaurant, it's very inconsistent. It also doesn't change the fact that a year ago this place would've been a 5 star and is now in my opinion a 3. read more

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The service was outstanding! The wine selection was incredible, with thousands of options from nearly every region. The entrées recommended by our server were delicious. And the views? That's the added bonus! A perfect spot for special occasions and romantic dates. read more

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Weirdest experience at a fantastic restaurant ever! Service 5 star, Som/Wine 5 star! Food 5 star! BUT - Chef must need an inner healing. Kitchen over cooked my rack of lamb and we asked for it to be redone. Well holy hell we were put in a culinary "Time Out!" - lol. It took over 30 minutes to receive 2nd Rack of Lamb, Without apologies. We asked for fingerling potatoes to accompany our long awaited lamb and it was a firm nope. Most insulting $900 meal I have ever had! Buyers beware!! Don't send back your food management is afraid of the Chef Overlord!! read more

The service was next level, I have celiac disease the server insured everything i ordered was safe for me. The view is worth the stops along. The food is amazing everything was prepared perfectly and the little touch that make you feel special. read more

We came to crows nest for our anniversary dinner on a Wednesday at 5pm (opening time). Crows nest is located in the captain cook hotel on the 20th floor. I had never been here before and I really enjoyed the experience. We got a table (1 out of 4) in a corner room and had a 180° view of downtown Anchorage. It was a bit cloudy and eventually started to flurry by the time we were done but we had a great view. Our server was OK. Not sure if she was new or what but she seemed to hesitate or have to think about what to say most of the time. Overall she was absolutely fine. Our waters were filled and we were checked on thoroughly. We started off with some cocktails, couldnt find a menu online so it was a surprised of what they offered. (Menu pictured below) I got a blood orange cosmo and it was really good! I actually liked the Yukon Smoke better, it has mezcal and was Smokey but so good! Decent priced cocktails as well, mine was $12! I can name so many local places who are mostly $18 cocktails. We got the fried olives as the appetizer, there were maybe 14 olives and they were so good! I'd definitely get those again. For the entrees, they are pretty pricey but you kind of get more to it, like some rolls(not as good of a bread service as they could do though. The water guy came and gave us one roll each and some butter. After awhile he came by and offered us one more bread I thought we only would get one) I got the Kodiak scallops (44$) had some risotto, tomato sauce, and a Parmesan crisp with pine nuts. It's smaller portions for a high prices, but they gave us a small cup of soup(like a few bites) and the bread I just wish maybe some more risotto would be nice. I know fancy places do small portions. Also the pickled cranberries were interesting but so good. For dessert we try every crème brûlée in town and theirs was very good. No fruit with it, it had pumpernickel biscotti and whipped cream. The crème brûlée had a vanilla taste and it was better than a standard Brulé! This is definitely a fancy place and our bill was $180 with tip. It's nice they give you bread, soup, and chocolates. I would go sit in the lounge next time because they have amazing drinks!! read more

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By far, the most expensive place in Anchorage. Is it worth it? 1. The view is the best in town. 360 wrap around. You can see everything. 2. Cocktails are 5 stars. Probably five choices of manhattans, 3 choices of martinis. A world class wine list. 3. Menu that is unique and exceptionally prepared. We stopped in for appetizers. The fried olives - I know it's hard to get fired up about this, we're well worth the price. We had the bone marrow with rhubarb compote, and it was unique and very good. The snow pea salad with poppy seeds was the best salad I had in Anchorage. The entire place is warm and cozy with wood panelling throughout. Cloth napkins, great service, and that price..... But I think it's worth it. As a bonus, walk the lobby of the Captain Cook for an overview of the history of the explorer and some world class Alaskana shops that are way better than the tourist cheap stuff a few blocks away. read more

My friends and I had a great experience here celebrating a birthday! The service was top notch and the views from our table were amazing. Each of us enjoyed our meal throughly. They even did something special for my friend's birthday! I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Anchorage! read more

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I was here for an event and we decided to come have dinner. I had the amazing arugula salad with tomato soup. Both were sooooo good and flavorful. The salad was fresh and the cheese crumbles topped it off. The soup was nice and hot which made it great on the cold evening. Service was quick and easy. The bread was fresh and warm my butter melted as it spread across the slice. I had a martini which was perfect. It was the end of a great first day in Anchorage. The ambiance is beautiful.... The atmosphere is amazing, the view over the city makes a nice touch from the 20th floor. Great for date night. Will come back when in town read more

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- the view is the star of the show - decent service - ok crab - $200 steak was good - decent drinks - people were not as dressed up as I thought they'd be - good for fancy celebration dinners read more

Overpriced under served food or of a foo foo restaurant and it is a good place to go sit down and have a meal

Stephen at the tourist information center recommended The Crow's Nest as a relaxing place with great food and an amazing view of Anchorage. He was not wrong! We sat in the bar area with views of the downtown area on one side and water views on the otherside. We opted for the burger with housemade chips and it was delicious. For dessert we had mint ice cream that tasted exactly like fresh mint from the garden and the warm donuts (beignets) that were filled will lemon curd (and were just ok). Ashley provided outstanding service with a smile and kind word - even though every table was full and she was running to keep up. She is a true gem! I would love to come back and try other items off the delicious looking menu and enjoy the majestic views and elegant atmosphere. read more

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This was a great dinner night spot. Located in the Captain Cook Hotel, this restaurant is one of my favorites in Alaska , serving quality food, drinks, and excellent service. The views here are spectacular and it doesn't cost extra to sit next to a window. The crab bisque was a great choice for an appetizer, it had great flavor too. Our entrees for the evening were the filet mignon and prime ribeye. The filet mignon came cut in slices, which was a surprise, but it cooked to perfection and had a great sauce to pair with it! The shoestrings fries were its pair, although I wish it was a better side dish. The prime ribeye was also tasty, the sides were fine, nothing memorable. The dessert was a brownie paired with a toffee popcorn and it was good! Overall, I would come back here for a nice evening again. read more

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We've been back to Crow's Nest a few more times since I wrote my original review last year, so I think it's time to update it. That fifth star is well deserved, that's for sure! I always recommend reservations, just to be on the safe side! The service is fabulous, I don't find anyone even the slightest bit pretentious and they're so kind and attentive. We joked about having our usual table and really love the location in the southeast corner. I wish there was a lamb dish back if the menu, because it was amazing before, but they've taken it off. Fried olives and cheese plates for appetizers, cocktails, Ribeyes, scallops, strip steaks, all amazing! While I was disappointed they took the carrot cake off the dessert menu, the options were still fantastic! Another knock it out of the park dinner last night!!! read more

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I'm sad to say the foods were not as tasty as before, starting with the amuse bouche, a teaspoonful of quinoa with no special taste; a crab risotto with pieces of crack corns on top. The risotto was too salty to taste the crab or cream or cheese, a pity as I love risotto; my main was black cod, the skin was perfectly crispy and the fish was moist and just right, wish the sauce was less heavy, almost a black bean paste. Still it's the best so far. The dessert was the strangest sweet dish, a flan made with horchata, with caramel syrup on top, surrounded by rice crispies and honey comb candy. I like all the separate components but together they were too sweet. My champagne fortunately saved the taste. I hope to return when your chef is less adventurous. read more

I am unfamiliar with fine dining, but I had to check out the Crow's Nest with how much I've heard about it. I was very impressed. Chelsea, my waitress, was super sweet and informative. I got the swordfish entrée and the black forest for dessert. It was all very delicious. I will admit, I wish there had been more swordfish, as I wasn't quite full afterward. I suppose the dessert helped with that. I also shared a picture of the amuse-bouche, which is meant to help cleanse your palette. It seemed to be just an olive paste. I wish they provided more bread since they kept giving me only one roll at a time. The cocktails were great. I got the Sunburned Mush, which is vodka, orange juice, and raspberries, and the Denali Coffee cocktail. read more

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The Crow's Nest is an Anchorage classic and while I used to think it sat in the 4/5 star range, recent menu overhauls have moved it into the 4.5-5/5 star range for me for sure. To start with, the Captain Cook is beautifully decorated at the holidays and that extends to the Crow's Nest as well. The views from all tables are exquisite, showing off different parts of Anchorage. The service team is incredible, promptly bringing out drinks and ensuring waters are full. For a cocktail, I had a thyme bourbon sour, which was quite good albeit a bit too sweet for me. I had the crab bisque for a starter, which is a timeless classic and always hits the spot. For a main, I had their new duck leg, which was deliciously cooked and fell off the bone. The vegetables accompanying the duck were also wonderful. We were too stuffed by the end of dinner to have dessert but I suppose that's just an excuse to come back. Overall, the Crow's Nest is a perfect place for a fancy dinner in Anchorage. read more

Crow's Nest - Duck Leg - French Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This place is incredible every single time I've gone. I have never had 1 bad meal and/or experience. To start, the ambiance is very romantic and the restaurant is at the top floor of the hotel surrounded with floor to ceiling windows giving you the best views of downtown Anchorage or Turnagain Arm. Service is top notch. However, Dress up, I'm pretty sure they have a no tank, no flip flop policy. When you walk in and check in with the host they offer coat check before escorting you back to your table. Servers have been out within moments of being seated if not almost instantly. The food is wonderful, fresh warm bread to start, great appetizers and a ton of fresh and fun entrees. I wish I snagged more photos of my dinner but I was to enticed by the smell and just started digging in. I'd recommend this place if you are looking for a great place to date night out. Get all fancy and go enjoy a great dinner with an epic view! It is $$$$ so don't forget your wallet read more

Crow's Nest - Market Fresh Oysters - French Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great food great service, try the fried olives and the mushroom soup. Both incredible

Nice experience. 4 of us went up to The Crow's Nest for pre-dinner cocktails. Our server was a sweet young woman. She really knew the menu well. She started us off with some complimentary bar snacks. We chit-chatted a bit about where we were from and where she's from. We ordered our drinks, they came and we relaxed for about 30 minutes. We were on the east side of the room, so I could see the small planes landing at a smaller airport to the east on the other side of the Sheraton Hotel. The Crow's Nest is a bit pricy for drinks and we knew that before we came here. The service level and views were worth it. Note too that you can eat dinner in the bar area as well. We'd come back to The Crow's Nest. read more

F*** the crows nest in Anchorage... How do you tell a party of 5 that you cannot accommodate them AN HOUR before your reservation? Oh, and you made the reservation 3 days in advance? Keep it classy Anchorage... read more

Ambiance: Very nice, fancy, sit down restaurant. Dress up! Service: Good. Attentive. Food: Alright let's get into this! As a couple, we are realizing that these fancy, higher end restaurants are not our thing. We decided to do this because it was in our hotel and thought we should have one high end dinner during our visit. We started with Bone Marrow and Oysters. The Bone Marrow was really good. Comes with toast to spread the marrow on. Oysters were on the bigger end but they don't come with the standard stuff you would think it would with oysters (lemon, sauce, etc). There was no "juice" in the oysters making them "bone-dry". I don't know if that is an Alaskan thing or just this particular restaurant. Do some research before you order oysters. Haha. We clearly didn't. Entrees we got the Halibut and Salmon. Both were very good! They do not come with sides so make sure you order if you want something else to go with your entrees Overall for the price, we were not impressed and would have rather spent our money elsewhere. Even the drinks were just okay to the point I didn't finish mine due to taste. If you want a nice romantic dinner, this is a good choice but if you are here to eat with price and quality in mind maybe try something else. read more

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Not only is the setting gorgeous - I love the preserved vibe of yesteryear - but the service and food was even better. We hit up the bar for an appetizer and some cocktails on our way around town. The drinks were solid, good pours! We shared the fried olives and lobster roll. I'm not a huge fan of olives but omg these were delicious!! Crispy, flavorful and just the right mix of tangy olive and goat cheese. Perfection. The lobster roll was also good, the roll was great and it was a generous mix of lobster to filling. I haven't been to the actual restaurant it I can solidly say the bar is great! A must do in Anchorage. read more

After reading many reviews, we decided to splurge on a dinner at the Crow's Nest while in Anchorage. Unfortunately, the evening of our reservation was quite overcast, so the view was underwhelming. That said, the service was impeccable and the food was generally tasty, if on the high side. After the complimentary amuse bouche, we decided to share a Caesar Salad (baby romaine, pecorino romano, crostini, black garlic Caesar dressing), which was smaller than expected, but did go nicely with the complimentary rolls, and two entrees: the King Crab Legs (one pound with lemon and drawn butter), which could have been plated in a more appealing manner, and the Salmon (babaghanoush, baby artichoke, wild mushrooms, Israeli couscous), which had a lovely crispy skin. For the price, it would've been nice if the non-protein ingredients were more plentiful. We finished the mean with the complimentary dark chocolates and jellies. read more

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On a recommendation we went up to the Crow's Nest. After wandering around to find the elevator we took it to the 20th floor. Upon seeing the hostess we put our name down for a bar seat. We were told it would be a 5 to 30 min wait. We decided to wait. With that another couple casually walked in, passed the hostess to the bar and took two seats as another couple got up. So much for being respectful and following the restaurant's protocol. We were told by the hostess there was nothing she could do. We left. read more

Very disappointing. There is a reason that Crow's Nest isn't relevant any longer. They just don't seem to care about the dinner experience and as a long time Alaskan this was sad to experience. The evening started out poorly as they gave us what I expect in the worst table in the house. I don't think it is a regular table and appears just put out for Valentine's Day dinners. One chair is next to a wall and your view is of a post and half a window. The other chair looks at a wall only. I think one of the main reasons one goes there is the amazing view of our town. Why they have a table set up like this is stunning. The topper is that they had any number of other open tables but didn't move us when we asked. The meal was okay - we had the scallops and they were adequate. The desert was a fail. The apple donuts were dry as hell and the cheesecake was dry and paste-like. I feel like I let my wife down on this Valentine dinner. It feels like they are mailing it in honestly and living off of an old reputation built when Wally Hickel ran the place. Avoid the Crow's Nest. read more

Crow's Nest - Our view for dinner. - French Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great views great ambiance and good food! This place was great for dinner with the boys. It is a bit on the pricey side for the amount of food you get but outside of that it was a really solid experience at the top of the captain cook! read more

Lovely view, great local food, and friendly staff. On a recent trip to Anchorage I stayed at the Hotel Cap Cook and decided to treat myself to a special dinner. Dre greeted me and showed me to my seat with friendly conversation. Emma and Roberto provided excellent service. Emma was super knowledgeable about the menu and provided helpful guidance. The atmosphere was lovely and food delicious. Not pictured was the Banana Split, because I got that to go and enjoy in my room. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. The restaurant has beautiful views of Anchorage and we even got to catch the sunset. The service was great; very attentive and they made great efforts to make me feel special for my birthday! The food is definitely pricey, but quality is great. The pork chop was huge and delicious. The seafood was fresh and flavorful. Not a restaurant I would go to regularly because of its price point, but would definitely go back for special occasions! read more

Alaska was showing off, the sun was out and we had the perfect window seat to capture the sunset. The entire staff is incredibly customer focused. They are attentive and desire for you to have a memorable experience. Ordered the oysters as an appetizer along with the lobster appetizer. Moved to a soup course which was absolutely delicious! Who knew roasted cauliflower soup with pickled florets and hazelnuts would taste so incredible. Main course was a generous serving of scallops. Cooked perfectly. Finished off with a delicious dessert. If you are in Anchorage, AK, I would highly recommend the Crows Nest. read more

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The Crows Nest Bar atop the Hotel Captain Cook is the Best place in Anchorage to enjoy good drinks, a meal, and a view. Very popular with my friends and family. We enjoy the excellent service. read more

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The ONLY thing I'd change is I'd ask to be seated on the east or north side during dinner because it's a view of the mountains, and on the west side is a view of the water -- however as the sun is setting the screen is down so you can't really enjoy it. Otherwise, it opens at 4 and that's when you can take the elevator up to this lovely space. Service was prompt and polite, and food was really delicious. I recommend the house favorite: the pork chop. I ordered steak but had a little food envy. I'd definitely return. read more

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