Honestly loved Crush Bistro and I'm very sad that I won't be going back to Anchorage anytime soon. I'm going to miss the mac and cheese. It's essentially a wine bar, but they have a great food menu as well. My server, Lynne, was very nice. She was also from California originally, so we had a nice chat about that. Brussel sprouts: nicely burnt crusts, tender, really good! topped with lots of parmesan and I loved the anchovy vinaigrette 17 wakame salmon: wouldn't get this again - quite underwhelming. 17 Mac and cheese: so hot, gooey, and flavorful. Delicious, classic mac and cheese. They say it's made with 8 cheeses and their nine spice blend... wish I knew what the secret blend was! 12 Wine flights: feeling fish and dirty south - not my favorite selection, but I enjoyed going outside my comfort zone and trying new wines I wouldn't normally order. 17 each If I were to ever find myself back in Anchorage again, this would be one of the first spots I'm running back to. read more

Our server Tally was so friendly and attentive! We really enjoyed talking about our shared hometown of San Diego with her. The restaurant was cute and the food was delicious. Would recommend! read more

We have been here twice and the food is unmatched! Nowhere really has private seating. Regardless, the food and cocktails are amazing! Great service too. read more

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Mixed feelings about Crush: it's your Anchorage usual downtown restaurant where they have several apps that are fancy and spendy: deviled eggs, oysters, Mac and cheese, and several interesting salads. I struggle with this because if we get an app, a salad to share, and two entrees it's too much food and our bill is over $100. The Mac and cheese has been on my list for awhile. It was pretty good. Honestly it's been several months since we went and it's not jogging my memory how it was so it wasn't memorable. Several other places have better. I got the cheeseburger. It was fine. Very very juicy. Standard burger nothing special. They also have a similar menu to other adjacent restaurants that have burgers mixed with Thai, mixed with two other ethnic dishes. What are they trying to do with a wide variety? Nothing else stands out to me. Also tried the crème brûlée. It was the smallest one I've ever had, they covered the top with berries and nuts, there must have been like 1/4 inch of crème brûlée. It's checked off my list and goes to the bottom. read more

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This place was fun. The food was good. When we think to go out to eat, we're usually not thinking of going somewhere downtown. The service was fantastic and very quick. This place can get very busy so make sure you show up on time and be willing to wait a little. The place itself is very clean. read more

Crush Bistro - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

They have rats in the kitchen it's disgusting someone needs to get to calling health department, I had a tomato basil soup from the coffee kiosk and saw a rat running in the kitchen from the side where the handoff is . Please fix this monstrosity. read more

It was our last night in Alaska and the last night of a 2 week vacation. We wanted a great local meal that offered something for vegetarians and that led is to Crush. We made a same day reservation on their website...it was a Tuesday night and spots were limited and the place was packed when we arrived. We were first offered a seat in the bar area. Sometimes that's okay but it's easy to not really feel like you're actually in the restaurant so we opted to wait a little longer until a table opened up in the main dining area. Didn't take long! We started with the Rosso red wine flight...the owner is a sommelier so we wanted to entrust them with our experience. We're not wine experts and found the three offerings good enough for our tastes. My wife had the salmon special which had lots of ingredients on it including gifs, rice balls and stuffed squash all of which she liked. She found the salmon to be a little overcooked though it had a nice char on it. I got the Veggie Wellington. Our server told us this used to be a Christmastime season-only dish but it's her favorite dish and she convinced them to add it permanently to the menu. It's the only vegetarian main dish on the menu, though a number of vegetarian salads and small plates are offered including Crispy Brussels, Toasted Goat Cheese, Ravioli, Baked Mac and Cheese and Polenta. So vegetarians won't go hungry. I liked the portobello-filled wellington...the first few bites were tasty though it got rich kind of quick. It came with a side of broccolini which was overcooked...not as al dente as it should have been...or at least as I would have liked it. It's a nice place. Our server was very friendly. With limited vegetarian options in Anchorage we'd come back again and try some of the small plates we didn't get this time around. read more

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Solid wine list, menu, and weekly specials. Probably one of my few go-to places in town!

Always have the best time, wine flights, and apps at Crush Bistro! Maybe my fave downtown spot!

The food is average and the service kinda sucks -- We reserved a table months in advance, got seated on a shitty high top by the entrance. They wouldn't let us switch even though the restaurant was empty and had a ton of open tables. Their justification was "a lot of other people made reservations over the past couple days". read more

Pupu plate was a large portion and the chashu tips were amazing. Pineapple was great as was the bone pork chop seasoned well and cooked expertly read more

Crush Bistro - Pupu platter - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I had high expectations, based on recommendations from locals. The special chicken larb and the lamb shank were delicious, and the service was just right! I was only disappointed in the dessert. The baked alaska was frozen but the meringue was blackened. I envision someone taking it pre-made straight out of the freezer and blow-torching it. Meh. read more

WOW!! This food was incredible and so were the drinks. I wasn't too hungry so I got the polenta with goat cheese and mushrooms. Only complaint is that the polenta wasn't very crispy. But otherwise all of the flavors were incredible. My husband got the chicken schnitzel which he was on the fence about but he was so glad he got it. The cheesy pasta was freakin to die for and the chicken was also good. The mushroom gravy just gave the dish that extra punch it needed. The service was good. Overall a very cute place, loved the space and my husband loved the whiskey selection read more

Crush Bistro - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I chose Crush on our recent trip to Anchorage because a local friend recommended it, and I'm so glad I did! We called ahead to make a reservation, which turned out to be wise because just after we sat down the restaurant filled up. The Crispy Brussels were AMAZING! We also enjoyed the salmon, the Pad Thai and the fry bread. Three of us split the Baked Alaska, which was also very good, although the cake at the bottom was a bit too solid. The service was fine and we could easily hear each other. I'd gladly go here again. read more

Crush Bistro - When in Alaska, eat the Baked Alaska! - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Great food and service. Our waitress, Jen, was very friendly and helpful. We had salmon and halibut - both were outstanding. Would highly recommend. read more

Crush Bistro - Salmon - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Good was heavy and a little hectic. Too much going on. We got the black cod which had three different sauces. We also ordered the chicken Milanese. Super heavy, too many sauces and things on the plate. The salad came undressed and while deconstructed is trendy, it was a difficult dish to mix and shared. Perhaps serve in a large bowl instead of a plate. Bread pudding was dense and a bit dry. read more

We were excited to try this restaurant in downtown Anchorage. It was easy to make a reservation ahead of time on Yelp. The servers were extremely nice and helpful. They were pretty packed around 6pm on a weeknight. The ambiance was nice - this would be a great date night spot. Though the pictures had looked delicious online, we found that overall everything we ordered was a bit on the heavier side, as the dishes came with lots of cream-based sauces and were salted a bit too much for our taste. We wish that the flavors had been lighter and more fresh. Overall, the food was more of a 3.5/5. What we ordered: - Miso sablefish salad: The wasabi dressing on this was a bit too spicy, even for spice-lovers like us. However, the fish was cooked well. This dish could benefit from some acidity to balance out the heavy sausage, tempura bits, and cream-based dressing. - King oyster mushroom special: This came with charred bok choy and mini popcorn. The mushrooms were great texture-wise and very succulent. However, this dish was way too salty overall, so much that we couldn't finish it. - Pan roasted halibut: The fish was slightly overcooked, making it a bit tough. However, the edamame mash with very unique and tasty. We could do without the miso cream sauce, which was a bit too much for the dish. - Stuffed chicken breast special: The potatoes that this came with were delicious and indulgent. The chicken was cooked nicely though drenched with a heavy cream-based sauce, which again we felt didn't add much to the dish and weighed it down. read more

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We were recommended a visit to Crush by a local and looked forward to dining there during our one night in Anchorage last Thursday. While we were seated promptly and the drinks were great, our dinner took over an hour to arrive without communication from our server. When we finally asked for our salad first or crackers to tide over our hungry teen (after 55 minutes), we were denied both, told the kitchen was slammed and that they would get our meal out to us asap. Dishes trickled out over 20-25 minutes, meaning we couldn't eat together. The food was delicious, but the service was disjointed and disappointing. Despite the server's apology and mention of possibly comping items, nothing was removed from our bill. When we asked about it thinking she maybe forgot she had said that, first she came back with no, there's nothing she can do. We told her how disappointing that was under the circumstances, and she said she understood. She then came back again and offered to comp a 3rd dessert - odd, since we didn't need it and had already paid for two. It felt like a missed opportunity to turn a frustrating experience into a positive one. The bill was over $200 so choosing not to comp a glass of wine or a dessert that would have cost them $5 or 6 (if even) is just bad business. We had planned to buy a bottle of red to bring back to the hotel room. The tip was cut in half and the $20 they would have made on the wine sale forfeited...all for what exactly? Lost $, this bad review, and no future recommendation from us. In conclusion, we were confused and disappointed by the lack of hospitality. Would not recommend. read more

Delightful ambience Excellent service Every dish we ordered was beyond delicious. The chef's imagination is crazy good. read more

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My husband and I were wandering through Anchorage and found this fantastic spot. Crush is delightful just as a neighborhood bistro. Friendly service funky cool decor. And then there is the food. Outstanding. Creative flavor combinations. Fresh. Delicious food. Lucky day. read more

Crush Bistro - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I want to give an allergy shout out to Crush. I went there on a busy evening and the chef worked hard to accommodate my large list. There was a mistake and they fixed it graciously. My food was delicious and plentiful. The server was patient in spite of the complications. I have always loved Crush and I was thrilled with their efforts to work with me. Cynthia read more

FAVORITE RESTAURANT OF 2023! We went for a business meal while in town and oh my, I am dying to come back! If you're in town this is a must. Crispy Brussels- Perfectly crisp bread crumbs w/parmesan and poached egg. Deviled Eggs- NY deli style, tangy but sweet with mustard. Crispy Polenta- A MUST, goat cheese, spinach and mushrooms. Veggie Wellington- Butternut Squash, portabella mushroom, carmalized onions with puffed pastry layers. This was full of flavors for a vegetarian dish. Baked Rigatoni- comfort food, homemade noodles, classic. Pan Roasted Halibut- Local caught, baked to perfection. This was the best halibut I have ever eaten. Buttered Noodled (kiddo) fresh made! YUM Mascarpone Cheesecake- 5/5***** Baked Alaska- enjoyed 3/5*** Bee's Knees- Gin Cocktail Kahiltna Old Fashion -Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Recommendations we enjoyed! read more

In downtown Anchorage... food was so fresh... had the clams pasta dish (the spices made it very tasty), Brussels sprouts app was delicious! Service was prompt and attentive... inside it's well set up so that you can hear the other person you are with speak... read more

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It breaks my heart to write this. Four of us ate. The halibut was amazing. The lamb incredible. The burger.......made us sick. Literally. Two of us split the burger while the others refused to share more than a spare, delicious bite. The burger eaters later spent the night in the loo. Both ends, as they say. The fish and lamb consumers seemed to avoid this regurgitive fate. I don't know what else to say. The place was packed with a lively crowd and the staff were hopping to keep up. Maybe just bad luck on our part. There was a salad too, that was shared by the meat and bun duo. Perhaps that was the culprit. I suppose we'll never know. read more

Love this place. Great food, service, creative menu and complimentary wine list. They have been consistently great for several years. read more

Eclectic authentic & Top Chef quality culinary experience! The food is superb. If you've ever watched & enjoyed Top Chef then this place is your Jam! read more

I really enjoyed their options in what I consider their new space.. Their selection was unique and well proportioned.

The scallop pad Thai was the best dish. The crispy Brussels sprouts dish with poached egg was a salt lick. We had to send it back. The steamed clams were over spiced. Service is wonderful. Feel the food would benefit from some editing. Some restraint. Too much going on in all the dishes we tried. read more

Crush Bistro - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Fig special (not on the menu) Corner pocket is Kahiltna Old Fashioned- four Roses, smoked Birch syrup, walnut bitters, lemon, luxaedo cherry. Fresh oysters read more

Crush Bistro - Top: scallops Bottom: brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Food, service, atmosphere,top notch!thank you chef and staff for an amazing meal and allowing my wife and I to enjoy a relaxing dinner together! Keep up the great work! read more

Crush Bistro - Scallop pad Thai, pork chop - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We had dinner at Crush Bistro and the food was fantastic, the service was great and the ambiance was nice. It was the most enjoyable dinner that we had in Anchorage and would definitely return. read more

Awesome and super tasty food! Fun but chill atmosphere and very attentive staff! We love the oysters every time we go.

The food was fantastic! I had an eel special with crispy rice as an appetizer. The Korean glaze was so delicious on the eel. It was perfectly cooked. The crunchy rice was a nice treat along with the yolk of the fried egg. It was a creative dish. For dinner I had the veggie Wellington. WOW!!! The layers of vegetables were perfectly cooked and the blend was fantastic. The bleu cheese creme sauce was light with a hint of a bite. It melded very well with the earthiness of the vegetables. I loved the decor inside. Simple but fun. I sat at a bar table and was grateful for the foot rests. My server was fantastic and gave me excellent explanations of items on the menu. I felt taken care of and felt valued. Thank you for making my first Crush experience wonderful. I look forward to visiting again. read more

Crush Bistro - Appetizer special: Crispy rice and glazed eel - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We enjoyed their cocktails and shared some different specials they had going on at the time like stuffed meatballs. Everything tasted good and our service was excellent. We want to come back next time we're in Anchorage. read more

I can't recall many meals better than the one we had tonight @crushbistro_bottleshops. Let's start with Cassidy being one of the best servers around. For appetizers we had fresh and baked oysters along with prosciutto wrapped dates with feta. The entrees were to die for. The halibut and salmon were unbelievable. What stole the show was the burrata stuffed wild boar meatball. Holy cow. A huge thanks to our Airbnb host for the recommendation. If you're ever in Anchorage, make this a stop. read more

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VOTED best meal on my vacation! I had a lot of bookmarks for this trip, but someone with us has a lot of food restrictions that negated 99% of my choices. "YEE- HAW" was my reaction when she said she could find something to eat here. 1 person in our party had a flight out at 7pm, so we made 5:30 reservations on a Friday. This place is on caliber with any San Francisco restaurant - it has a unique (and local) menu items combined with great service. I ordered and loved a specialty cocktail with local AK gin and cinnamon, I don't recall ever seeing cinnamon in a cocktail before We started with some of the most delicious brussels sprouts I have ever had, with Panko bread crumbs, herbs, cheese and a poached egg!!! Hubs and I spit the polenta appetizer and the double cut pork chops. Pork chops was perfect juicy and smoky, tender and savory - also a Huge cut of meat. The polenta was also perfection, tangly with goat cheese, etc,! - crispy and tender. We spilt (okay I ate 75% of it) the s'mores dessert, which is a chocolate mouse covered in salted homemade graham cracker crumbs and a torched marshmallow topping. It was the SALTED crumbs in the middle that elevated this dessert to new heights. Our friends had the salmon and the halibut and they loved theirs. Our server was great - I forget his name, but he moved to Alaska for love over 20 years ago and is still here. Price was very reasonable for food and service. If you are a foodie - you must come here! read more

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Amazing! Great service, great Halibut, great Brussel sprouts! Love this place! We visited here our trip to Anchorage and found this hidden gem! read more

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Wonderful evening! We had the best halibut ever. The flavors blended perfectly. Also, my salmon rillette was amazing. Presentation was beautiful and the service was impeccable. Our very experienced server had glasses and ponytail. read more

Had a really nice meal here! We split the red wine tasting and it was a perfect way to try a few of their featured wines. We started with the goat cheese salad - this was amazing! I got the gnocchi with peas & pesto. It was pretty good bit not my favorite. My husband got the rigatoni and it was SO GOOD. Overall a good experience, service was a little slow - but I'd still reccomend. read more

Crush Bistro - Baked rigatoni - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Very delicious food, different offerings from the norm. Pleasant atmosphere. Service was good.