I'm staying at The Captain Cook hotel and his restaurant and bar is on the top floor. Me and my coworkers stopped for a Little nightcap and loved the views, the service was great, and we were able to enjoy some diablo coffee with a special presentation table side! read more

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Best steak ever !! Seriously, the steak was not chewy, I like to say "I can't remember chewing it once I put it in my mouth", because it melted on my mouth . My party was a group of 6 military veterans from Southern California and the staff was very respectful. read more

We sat in the bar area. The views were fantastic. We recommend the Pork Chop and the Rib Eye. Both were delicious. Finishing the dinner with Crème Brûlée was the best. Great atmosphere. read more

If I could give them 10, I would. We had the corner room which was private with a fantastic view of the city and the inlet. The service was impeccable and the food incredibly delicious. Our part had the black cod- delicious and light, the pork chop- perfectly cooked and delicious and the ribeye steak which was also fantastic! We celebrated our 60th birthdays and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Thank you! We will be back! Alaskan Black Cod 5* Crows Nest Caesar 5* Fried Olives 5* Prime Rib Eye 5* Salmon 5* read more

Just because you boast million dollar views and prefer catering to expense-account toting business folks or slack-jawed cruise ship layover guests, does not mean the staff should be at best ambivalent, at worst rude, to the locals who come in after work for a good drink and a bite to eat. I just don't get the service here. It seems that unless you are in to order a $100 bottle of wine and a couple $50 entrees, the staff don't seem to care that you exist. Every third week or so, my spouse and I drop in on a Thur or Fri night for a couple rounds of drinks after work and to use her credit from being a member of the athletic club in the hotel. It never fails; we sit and wait for service, no one is friendly, no one asks us if we'd like to order food, and we generally feel as if its not worth coming back. I don't think we will now. read more

Nice place, awesome views, very good food and a very cool and a very attentive server! Thx Chelsea for the tips, we had an awesome night out! Sorry we couldn't manage to see you at that bar! We gut stuck in the first one you recommended :D read more

After 12 hours of traveling we wanted to sit down for a nice quiet dinner. We are staying one night in this Captain Cook hotel before leaving tomorrow on a cruise. So many tables with views were empty, yet our hostess, Tiffany insisted they were fully booked. Upon leaving there were 9 tables STILL empty. Essentially the restaurant was half empty! They assured me that their kitchen can't handle more people. Sound a little dysfunctional? It is. Meanwhile we sat in the noisy bar eating the same food they serve in the restaurant. FYI the Alaskan locals were singing Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen" Making it difficult to carry on a conversation. Whoever the manager is of this establishment must be a total idiot. Food was okay. The stupidity was superior. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Crow's Nest - after 2 hours of sitting in a crowded bar, Hostess Tiffany insisted they were booked. On departure I counted 9 empty. - French Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The view of Anchorage is truly spectacular, making this a great place to come and grab a drink. However, their food is pretentious, overpriced, and simply not very good. The staff is all dressed up, hovering about you incessantly. As if not being able to have a private conversation is actually what the customer yearns for. The food is all but served on silver platters. But if you're going to put on the big show, and charge the big bucks, shouldn't the food be good? Well, it's not. Last time I went I had a "caesar salad" that was wilty, overdressed, gross, and had overripe (verging on spoiled) plum tomatoes in it. Our whole party was underwhelmed with the quality of our food. The ultimate insult, though, is having a bad meal, and being faced down with a $300 + dollar tab. We thought the place may have changed, after getting a new chef from the (much beloved by our family) Jack Sprat in Girdwood. But months after his arrival, the food was still the same pretentious swill. Served to rich people on silver platters to try to fool them into thinking they're getting something for their big bucks. Really, you're getting ripped off. Don't go for food. Go to Crush if you want the best food in Anchorage. read more

The food was delicious, if you go get the crabby patty, de-lic-ious, And the sauce on it could have been a delicious accent to nearly anything. Most places like this (wonderful view) the high cost of the food is usually attributed to the view (i.e., Food on Seattle Space Needle is OK, but the view is amazing). Here the Food and view was a perfect combination. The Food would get this place four stars. The two stars is for the waitress we had. She was condescending and rude, and flat-out ignored us after we decided we didn't like what they were offering for dinner and only wanted to try some of the starters. "For next time, we only seat people who are ordering dinner. You should sit in the lounge or bar if just ordering appetizers" with a rude tone. I will spend my money elsewhere in town. read more

Was there with my girlfriend on Wednesday night, my very first night in Anchorage. The service was horrible at the bar area. My girlfriends wine pour was so small compared to the folks next to us, I felt she was being singled out. She usually go to this place during her visits to Anchorage. I do not believe she will return. Much better off going to Ginger or Fletcher's. read more

Been there for dinner but more often for cocktails and appetizers. For dinner, the meal is a bit pricey but generally good food. For the bar area, the food is ok and the cocktails are quite good. The view is really wonderful and worth a walk around the perimeter to see everything. It is more a place for a special dinner or if you want to splurge and enjoy the view. Service is pretty good. For the price, you can get a better meal but for the view, you may find it worth it. read more

Amazing. Fantastic panoramic view of the city as well as the mountains. Service is second to none. Highly attentive and professional wait staff will take great care of you. Look for Phoenix, the best waitress there. The food. Ah, the food. Awesome is all I can say. You will not be disappointed, although your wallet will take a hit! Treat yourself and you won't regret it. read more

We sampled 4 places in 5 nights in Anchorage. This place was the least value and the worst food. Sacks Cafe - Our runaway favorite. The Brewhouse - our 2nd favorite. Loved the fish. Simon and Seafort - good view; food was decent; pricey. The crow's nest - Worst one. Good for the view. Food was very very mediocre. read more

Wonderful food and view. Ambience was just what I was looking for. I was a little disappointed in the kids menus. I get that it's not s children's restaurant but we just have one kid and we take her with us to these restaurants. The foods were a bit pretentious for a child. But otherwise, everything was delicious. My prime ribeye had a bit too much fat on it and was cold, and everything took quite a while to come out. But with such a nice and relaxing atmosphere, I didn't mine slowing things down a bit. It may even have been intentional. Overall I loved it and would go back. My negative points are truly just for the sake of noting something and I did have to look hard for them. We will be back. read more

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

The host was great. The server was rude and cold. We had to get our own menus. We were planning on spending our anniversary dinner here and we were going to go all out. We were going to order a couple hundred dollars worth of food and drinks. The service here was worse than McDonald's. We noticed the server was catering to other customers a lot more. She didn't ask us what was wrong when we told her we weren't going to order. The whole reason we didn't want to eat here was because of the shitty service from that lady. We came here once before and it was great. This lady ruined it for us. Bad server! Bad customer service and very unfriendly. read more

Awww the Crow's Nest. I have many fond memories of this place - from pre-prom dinners to first dates to stories of friends being proposed to there. I still think the success is more about the view and the atmosphere than it ever was about the food, so set your expectations appropriately. Plenty romantic, not so tasty. Great spot for an after dinner drink in the summer, just hang and watch the sky try to get dark over the water. read more

Went again tonight, and it was superb as usual. Had fresh oysters in the half shell fresh from somewhere in Alaska (can't remember where they said exactly)and then Thai Yellow Curry King Crab soup which I've had before and day dream about on a somewhat regular basis (no joke). For my entree I went with their seafood special which was troll caught WHITE king salmon, which is something I've never heard of before. The meat was white (not pink) and some of the best fish I've ever tasted. I guess it gets its white color because it eats a different diet (plankton?). Anyway, the view was amazing, as was the food. Always a great choice for a nice evening out! read more

I went to Crow's Nest for a birthday dinner in May and still haven't forgotten the meal. The glass-encased restaurant boasts a panoramic view of downtown Anchorage, which even on a misty night is a gorgeous backdrop for dinner. The menu for large parties (more than 10) is abbreviated, but everything on it was amazing. In a party of 14 people, there was lots of sharing, tasting, and ooh-ing and ah-ing over different dishes. The notable appetizers were the charcuterie of house-dried meats, and the bone marrow. I had the best steak of my life, and ate all 16oz (a stunning feat, as there were appetizers and chocolate cake to be had). My friend's osso bucco was outstanding and the star of the evening. The food at Crow's Nest was memorable, but the thing that stood out the most was the service. As it is a fine dining establishment, attention to detail is expected. However, in a state where many people are transient/seasonal workers and the general attitude of service staff ranges from indifferent to unhelpful, Crow's Nest was the epitome of high service standards. Our waiter was knowledgable, attentive, and even entertaining. He never missed a beat with giving recommendations, keeping drinks filled, serving the cake we brought for the birthday girl, and even splitting our checks for us. We spent nearly 3 hours dining, but never felt like it was slow..we just enjoyed the evening, in large part due to the excellent service. As it is fine dining, and expensive, I would reserve it for special occasions. But it is absolutely worth the price and will make any event or celebration feel special. read more

I really like the service and the views at this place but being from an area where high end restaurants are a dime a dozen I think the food left a little to be desired. I mean if I am paying $40 for an entree without anything else (no salad, sides etc) because it is "high end" then I expect it to be a $40 entree. I want it to knock my socks off. The reason I give 4 stars is for the ambiance and the service. I think food wise there are place I would rather eat. Oh the rolls were good though. read more

I'll start with saying the view and atmosphere were amazing. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The wine list is huge and has anything you could think of. That being said, the food was a bit disappointing and choices were limited. I had the ribeye steak, it was cooked to a perfect temp and the quality of meat was top notch. The downside was the flavor. There was very little taste and it had nothing memorable about it. The demi glacé was flavorless. The side of smashed fingerling potato's were the same, cooked well, but had almost no seasoning. I have had better tasting steak at chain restaurants. Wife had the halibut and had the same opinion, cooked just right, just no flavor. Even a little salt and pepper could have elevated the meals! Still a nice dinner due to the gorgeous views and private booths. I think next time I would just sit in the bar and enjoy the view. read more

Stopped here with a friend on my last night in Anchorage 3/4/2011, before heading north. We sat in the comfortable lounge area and split a dessert called the Chocolate Trio: Apricot pecan cake, espresso tureen, and Myer's chocolate mousse. Heavenly. This dessert was so rich that one serving was more than adequate for two people. Along with a good cup of coffee and a fine view of the city lights, it was a great way to conclude my time in Anchorage. Note: I did not remember the dessert's name or details so clearly over three months later, so I called the restaurant tonight and a very helpful staff member, Lori, gave me the details over the phone. Also recall the service being both prompt and friendly when at the Crow's Nest back in March. Hope to visit again one day. read more

I was in Anchorage for 12 hours. Arrived a little after noon, had a customer meeting at 2 and left on a 1.00a flight back to Seattle. In between all the excitement, I ate a delicious dinner here. Some very fresh halibut and a some reindeer sausage. The reindeer sausage was so good that Rudolph won't be making the rounds this year. Bottom line: If you have 12 hours (or longer) in Anchorage, this would be a great place to eat. read more

Went here during high tourist season, but we still got in without reservations (hint: go early). It's a decent sized restaurant with the highest views of the city from both sides. Even if you don't got for dinner, there are probably 10 tables in the bar. There is also (at least) one private room in the corner. Service was good. He made recommendations and we took all of them. Started with the coconut curry soup with crab in it - yum. And then we both had the copper river salmon special as it is in season now. Finally, we split their new desert with berries - very light and tasty. Their wine list was big - I had two different glasses of wine that the server recommended. They also have a full bar, which apparently some places in Anchorage don't. We went here because afriend of ours said it was his favorite place. After our meal, I can see why... read more

I have been here several times over the last few years, mainly for the view. The bartender ignores me every time, even though I'm there at 5:00 when they open. I complained to the manager, and it was obvious he thought more highly of himself than what a patrons experience is. Go to Fletcher's instead where they are gracious and welcoming. read more

I love the Crow's Nest. Their food may not really be...inspired...but the lobster bisque is orgasmic. I live in Seattle now and I can't wait to go back to Anchorage and have some. The creme brulee is also the best I've had. And I've had a lot of creme brulee in my time. Go for those two dishes alone! The other food they have - steak and seafood, mostly - is all very good. They can even make duck tasty, and that's saying something. The service, of course, has to be good, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get away with their prices. The views are unparalleled. I wish the bread was warmed, though. read more

While checking out some places to take my friends for a special occasion while I was in Anchorage, I was blown away by the Crow's Nest's view of the surrounding downtown and epic mountains in the distance. Paired with the positive reviews, it had me sold. We showed up to the valet stand on the 4th Avenue side around 7:30pm on a Friday and it was already back up and lined with cars. Later on we figured the busy valet was due to the 3 other restaurants, huge bachelorette party, and concert/event thing going on down stairs. Not to mention the fact that Captain Cook is a hotel! Whatever, we were enjoying the AC and when we finally got to the front the guy told us he'd leave our car up front for us. Nice. Even though we were a little early for our reservation, we were seated right away at a perfect table against the window, just like I requested. And yes, we had the epic view to gawk at throughout our entire meal. While we were given our menus we also got the amuse-bouche -- a small cup of green gazpacho soup which was a great start to the meal! The menu here is pretty big with plenty of seafood, steaks, veggie options, and even rabbit. To get things started I got one of my favorite dishes for the table to share -- roasted bone marrow (with shallot and black cherry jam, pancetta butter, parsley, capers, and lemon country bread) as well as the cheese slate (with summer berries, honeycomb, and 3 cheese options). The bone marrow was fantastic and was served in the bone, as it always should. The bread was baked to a perfect crisp and offered a great base for this spreadable amazingness. I even forced my picky-earter friends to have some. They were skeptical at first, of course, but really ended up enjoying it! The cheese plate was nice too with just as great bread to go with the cheeses. The berries were nice and fresh and the honeycomb was pure and simply delicious. For my main dish I landed on the Alaskan salmon (with butternut, brussel leaves, pickled onions, cedar smoke, and charred lemon beurre blanc). The huge brick of salmon was flaky and cooked to the perfect tenderness even for being so thick and the beurre blanc was just subtle enough to heighten the flavor of the fish without drowning it out completely. Even after so much food (yes, we had leftovers), we still felt dessert was a must. While the banana split sounded and looked so delicious each time one went flying by our table, we ended up getting something a little less rich -- banana ice cream (with summer berries). The ice cream alone was still incredibly rich, but it was so good I didn't even care. The subtle traces of caramel sauce, crunchy pirouette cookies, and fresh berries made each bite even better! In my experiences, restaurants with this type of view usually bank off that alone and the food is almost an after thought. Crow's Nest delivers delicious food in a classy environment that enhances the view, instead of cowers behind it. The whole staff was very friendly and was always on point. The wine and cocktail lists are solid and there's a smaller lounge menu if you decide to sit on that side of the restaurant. Take one tip from me though, request a window table with your reservation so you can enjoy an obstructed view for great photos as well as a wide open view of the whole Anchorage area! read more

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Being born and raised in Anchorage... I cannot believe that i've never eaten at the Crows Nest before! I went here for my birthday dinner and had such an amazing experience and excellent customer service. Our waiter was super attentive and sweet:) Soup: Thai Yellow Curry, Coconut and King Crab Soup This kind of reminded me of tom yum. It was a bit spicy with a kick of flavor. Absolutely loved it! Dinner: Honey Pepper Duck !!! It was so tender, soft, and perfectly cooked. The honey sauce was super amazing. nom nom ... Oh, and they give you these amazing truffles at the end of your meal. IT MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH! so bomb... read more

What an incredible experience. From beginning to end. If you're anything like us, we expect some pop and circumstance if we're going somewhere like the Crow's Nest. You're not just paying for the food. Your paying for the service and ambiance. What a beautiful setting. Incredible views all the way around. Very luxe and traditional inside. Great fine dining spot with a nice lounge in the middle. Hostess, servers and waitstaff were so attentive, thorough and pleasant. Everyone was super helpful and informative. We were started with an amuse-bouche compliments of the chef, a smooth panna cotta and lemon spoonful. Wonderful start to the night. Bread selection offered unique flavors and melted in your mouth. We ordered a charcuterie slab, and I can't recommend it enough. Exquisite selection of pate, foie gras, and shmears. This place defies expectations of high end restaurants. Portions were sized beyond belief. My fiancé ordered the Duroc porkchop with paired with butternut squash puree, burnt apple and Brussel sprouts. Complete full body flavor with the maple and bourbon. I had the ribeye, medium rare, with fingerling potatoes and broccolini, with a bordelaise sauce to die for. The protein portion was OUTSTANDING. And of course we treated ourselves to a crisply fresh lemon tart with accents of blueberry. Seriously, amazing from beginning to end. Easily one of our favorite "treat yo self" spots. read more

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I loved this place. We came for a drink one night and were back for dinner the next. It has a 360 view of the mountains and the sound. In August it is light all evening so it was really beautiful. Cocktails were perfect Bread was perfect Crab soup fabulous Liver pate the best I have ever had Finally I had the red Alaskan crab which was heaven The service was just right The prices were high as I would expect for this level of restaurant. It would be my top choice if I lived here Really nice read more

Perfect martinis, and a really nice spread of appetizers. I've been here a couple of times, never with a reservation, and sit up in the bar area. With the exception of one time (a salty waitress), I've had good service and a good food. I think the only downside is that the food is on the heavy side. read more

We went here on a visit to anchorage last Saturday and it was wonderful! Our waitress was so kind and very attentive. The food was great and the view was even better. Wonderful place! read more

This is review of the bar/lounge, not the restaurant portion. I'll update if/when I enjoy a meal in the dining room. 1. VIEW: There is absolutely NO other place that can compare in this category. The location offers sweeping views of Anchorage downtown and the Chugach Range (which was beautifully snowcapped in early June) on one side, and expansive water views on the other. It is spectacular by day and evening. The handful of times I have visited, it has been around sunset and overwhelmingly enjoyable in the ambiance department. 2. Libations: They have some serious cocktails. Mostly old-school done up with a modern twist but not straying far from the traditional. The liquor selection is legit and extensive. 3. Service: As is often the make or break of a location, this one is tricky. I have had several experiences here. Several servers. Several variations on the theme "efficient, aloof, disinterested, faux-smiley." I'll take efficient, but when you are paying these prices for drinks, it would be nice to have genuine interaction. Overall, the views justify prices for a special occasion. Don't expect to be warmly received unless you can get your server laughing (which I have fortunately been able to do). Don't overlook the expansive beverage list. I'll be back for sure. Oh, ya. Don't go looking disheveled. It's a classy place with lots of hardwood and brass...You'll look like a fool in a tee and/or shorts. Dress up a little bit people. read more

After hearing all the hype about the Crows Nest, we finally decided to go. We made a reservation for 2 on a Friday night. When we arrived it seemed quite busy. However, with all the bustle we were greeted with a smile from the hostess. The wine list was a bit overwhelming, but the sommelier stopped by and gave us a great recommendation. The menu was smaller than I expected, but quite impressive. There were several fresh local options. We ordered the bone marrow for an appetizer. Then a beet salad and the king crab bisque. Entrees, I had the scallops and my friend had the salmon. The bone marrow is just that, bone marrow. Amazing. It was my first time trying it and wow! If this is your first time there and you want to be adventurous, try this. Kinda different tho. Our server was very professional. She was informative and knowledgeable. This was our first experience at the Crows Nest but it will not be our last. I felt the menu and the staff were well above my expectations. I can't wait until we get to go here again. read more

Crow's Nest - Awesome view - French Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

You hear all these stories about it from all the locals, and expect so much. While staying at the Captain Cook, I went upstairs to check out the famous restaurant with a date. It is very nicely decorated like the rest of the hotel. The host was very friendly. He reminded me of lurch and he smelled strongly of wine, and was deff drunk, but was a real nice guy. The food wasn't all that great, but the wine was great and they know their drinks. (winos) haha, especially the host. Romantic, for sure. Great view. But nothing memorable. I have a much better time and enjoy the atmosphere at Club Paris or Glacier Brewhouse. *oh yeah, they have a jazz band Friday nights... I think. You'll have to check on that read more

Loved the view from here and the service. Thanks to Tom and Joel in the crows nest. They know their drinks. This is a great place to stop in for a drink and have a good meal. For sure will be back. Great wine and whiskey selection. read more

My favorite place in Anchorage to enjoy a nice dinner and watch the sunset over the glaciers. Start the meal with Merus & Marrow, yummy appetizer with king crab, bone marrow, and sea urchin all in one plate! End the meal with flaming Banana Foster! For main course, you really can't go wrong with any dishes on the menu. I always go for the bouillabaisse which is fresh and delightful. read more

This place! The view, the food, the staff and the atmosphere are all wonderful. The menu changes with the seasons. So it is never the same if you go back in the Summer after the holidays. This place is pricy, but worth every penny and more! This is our go to restaurant in Alaska when we have special occasions (holidays, birthdays, anniversaries ect). We love that we can make reservations on Open Table. We have always received 5 star service every time we are there. We have never felt like we were not taken care of. The view is amazing day or night. Sometimes we try to hit it at a sunset, since we are high up. Your parking can be validated up to a certain amount of time. Please be mindful of the dress code. No flip flops, torn jeans, tanks ect. This is definitely a take your time and enjoy the food and flavors the chef has put together. Savor the food and the time with who ever you are with. There was one summer I got the salmon. No lie that salmon melted in my mouth. It was so good!!!!!! Crows Nest is so worth the visit! read more

This is a quaint place that serves high quality meals. My boss and I came for drinks and to catch the view of downtown anchorage. This place is at the top of Cook Hotel and boasts a 360 degree view of anchorage. On one side are snow topped mountains and the other side cook inlet and the mud flats. You really can't go wrong with the supurb service and view! It would be a great place for a special event like an anniversary or birthday! read more

Went for our anniversary and the food was flat out horrible. Both our food was bland and tasteless. The view was beautiful and that's why I gave it 2 stars. Best advice is to eat before you come because food size was toddler size. Our bill was about $150 and we left hungry! Lol read more

This place is in my opinion, the crown jewel of Anchorage's food scene. The restaurant itself is exquisite with floor to ceiling wood, nice warm lighting, and panoramic views of the entire city. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and VERY friendly, the food is top notch, and the wine and liquor options are nothing short of amazing. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Anchorage! Edit: apparently the staff has an issue with profanities or people speaking what they mean.... Super disrespectful... read more