First, I want to say how wonderful Brian was. He maintained an upbeat attitude, clearly explained…read morehow the menu worked, and did an exceptional job throughout the evening. The aura of the restaurant was intimate and calm. Upon arrival, the music was low and relaxing, setting the perfect tone. After about an hour, the music was turned up slightly--not too loud--allowing everyone to continue enjoying their own conversations. It was definitely a night filled with many celebrated birthdays. When the food arrived, it was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. My family and I loved that everything tasted exactly as described on the menu. It truly made the experience even more enjoyable.

I wanted to try Stalk for a while, but I rarely drive to Eagle River. I did an online reservation,…read moreand the manager called to ask if a seat at the bar was acceptable. I agreed and arrived promptly at 5:00. Several people were ready to enter when the 'open' sign lit up. The restaurant is small, with high industrial ceilings and dark walls. It was nicely furnished with white tablecloths and cloth napkins. The seat at the bar was fine, and the manager mentioned that there were hooks under the rail for our bags. A nice touch! We were there for appetizers and ordered a glass of wine and a rhubarb seltzer first. For food, we ordered the Parker House rolls (out of curiosity to see what a $9 roll tastes like), mac and cheese, tempura shrimp, and the whipped goat cheese and pepper jelly. The rolls arrived first, a small plate of four glistening rolls. I am a pretty good baker, so I may be critical. The rolls were warm, with a buttered top and a sprinkle of salt flakes. The flavor was okay, but I didn't enjoy the overly salted dough. I asked for more butter, but the flavor was disappointing. It seemed rancid. I didn't finish the one I tried. I imagine others might enjoy them... The mac and cheese was delicious! Arriving in a hot metal dish, with a nice bread crumb topping. The cheese was plentiful, and the warm, cheesy dish was ample! The whipped goat cheese and pepper jelly was reminiscent of my Mom's 1970's cream cheese and Pickapeppa Sauce party dish. The items that made the dish delicious were the champagne-dressed arugula and sliced tart apples. The small slices of bread spread with the goat cheese, topped with arugula and sliced apples, gave a creamy, spicy, crunchy, slightly bitter bite! The best dish was the crispy tempura shrimp. They were medium-sized shrimp with a very light, crisp batter! They were tossed in an Asian-inspired chili aioli. They arrived hot and delicious! It was a large serving for an appetizer! My only challenge that I knew that reheating them would be impossible, so we left some behind! The wine list is beautiful, and they offer a nice selection of reds and whites by the glass. I was able to taste a couple before selecting a Malbec. A bonus for my non-drinking friends was the large selection of mocktails, non-alcoholic sours and spritzers, low ABV cocktails for light drinkers, frontier sodas, and coffee drinks professionally made! I looked around the restaurant and saw beautifully cooked steaks! Rare looked rare, and medium was the exact shade of pink I prefer! I will return for a steak soon! My only amusing issue was when I went to the nicely appointed restroom, where there were four chairs across from the toilet, in a nice row. It was hard not to imagine a ghostly audience...

Yak burger anyone??? I was in beautiful Anchorage and…read morewanted to grab some lunch. 49th state brewing was perfect because it wasn't far from my hotel and because it was so cold outside, I didn't want my walk to exceed 15 minutes. I was really hungry so I got there right when they opened at 11 a.m. I was able to be seated immediately and opted to sit upstairs where the tables were lower as compared to downstairs where the tables were high tops. Off the bat the food is phenomenal. For starters I got their popular handmade Bavarian pretzel. It was perfectly seasoned with butter and salt and the pretzel itself was soft and fluffy. It came with a side of cheese which was just as tasty. I was a little nervous it would taste like the melted cheese you eat at an amusement park- but this cheese had fantastic quality. One really neat thing about this brewery is they make their own fountain drinks! I tried the raspberry one and as you can see they aren't shy about the portions! The drink was really good. It had a great flavor to it, and a nice balance. The raspberry wasn't overpowering which I'm grateful for. For my entree I had the Yak burger that came with a side of tater tots. My waiter recommended I get it cooked at medium to keep it juicy. Typically I'm a medium well to well done type of girl, but I decided to trust his judgement and he was right! The burger was huge, messy, and delicious. The medium was definitely a good call. It was juicy but not so red where it would be off putting! Overall, I had a really incredible dining experience at 49th state brewing. And the prices were unbelievably reasonable. My meal came out to about $52 (not including my tip). I would love to come back when it's a bit warmer and sit outside- the views from the restaurant are phenomenal. Also, shout out to my waiter! I didn't get his name but he was so kind and the service was excellent!

The place is always busy and the food is always good…read more HOWEVER you really need to check your itemized receipt before paying. I calculated our meal cost before paying and it was around $5 higher on the bill presented than what it was listed on the menu. I also was paying cash so it shouldn't have been any kind of extra card fee. I have reached out to the company, but no response yet. Depending on their response will depend on if I'm a returning customer

Best Bone Marrow in the entire city! I love so many things…read moreabout this place that it's hard to not mention everything. The atmosphere is creative, elegant yet the staff is so friendly and laid back. They're very professional and happy. That's important. I love their bone marrow the best and their many creative menu items set them apart from any restaurant in Anchorage. They have a phenomenal Rib Eye and their seafood dishes are delicious. I love that they offer a wide variety of wines to include French and Italian wines. Eat the chocolate cake. This is a true Spenard Gem!

Was in Anchorage visiting for work so a friend took me out to experience some Alaskan food. We came…read morehere and wow, a wonderful place. Greeted nicely by the staff, the server knew all their stuff, answering all our questions confidently. I went with the chowder flight and it was delicious. Paired in with a nice Pinot. On top of great company, it was a wonderful evening. Highly recommend and will come again.

I'm going to call this "Darwin's of the Valley."…read more Slightly less friendly, and no free popcorn. Better speakers and they have a full service kitchen with excellent steak Wednesday through Sunday. In fact, the menu is excellent. Highly recommend. Good service, and great local tap list. Pool table. Red Bull. Four different flavors. Five if you include sugar free as a flavor. This is your full on dive experience with great food and loud music.

The best dive bar in the cute town of Palmer! My drink was stiff which is what I like! Friendly…read moregals working the bar!

We had a simply wonderful dinner here a few nights ago for my husband's birthday. Myself, my…read morehusband and stepdaughter were all most pleased with our meal. Our server Abhay, was so sweet, informative and attentive. He was efficient with making sure that he placed our orders correctly. Then, he came back to see how the quality was during each course. The clam chowder was heavenly! Plus, my crab and shrimp fettuccine was totally delicious! My husband had the halibut cheeks, which were lovely. I would highly recommend this wonderful long-time Anchorage area restaurant for all your dining needs.

My friend and I were seated for a quiet Sunday morning brunch and were looking forward to a…read moredelicious meal. We were pleased with the breakfast potatoes and warm bread, however we miss the muffins that were once served for brunch service. Our pancakes came 5 layers high with a delicious blueberry compote. We were disappointed with the consistency of the eggs, they almost tasted like the weird boxed or powered egg product. Our service was friendly and attentive. While Simon's used to be the go to spot, it has become a place to go only every once in a while with visitors.

I had the Cajun ribeye cooked, medium rare it was cooked to perfection. The asparagus was great. I…read morelove to see the pieces of garlic. Josie was my server and was great with the menu knowledge. She recommended the smoked old-fashioned. And I was surprised how it came in the smoke box. The restaurant is beautiful and clean. Even the managers stopped by and checked on the service not once but in the middle of service and at the end of it thanks Mike and Jay. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a great steak place.

Great food and service. Manager Jay stopped by our table to check on our food and service. He was…read moreso kind and friendly! We really appreciate the extra time and thoughtfulness!

We recently celebrated a special occasion at Chop House and honestly... we were kicking ourselves…read morefor waiting so long to try it! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt elevated but still welcoming, perfect for a celebration. The setting by the lake adds such a beautiful touch, even in the winter and the whole experience just felt a little extra special. The menu has something for everyone, from incredible steaks to fresh seafood, and you can really tell they focus on quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the portions were generous without feeling overdone. The service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, which made the evening even more enjoyable. This is definitely a place we'll be coming back to and recommending to friends and family. If you've been thinking about trying it, don't wait like we did... it's absolutely worth it!

This is one of the most upscale restaurants in the valley…read more The food is kinda spendy for just a Tuesday night dinner! I feel like this is where you go when you are having a night out on the town. Maybe a date night Everything is on point and is definitely a top contender for best restaurant in the valley. The lunch and burgers are out of this world and less costly

Round 2: I love the burgers here! The environment is a…read morelittle dark for those that can't see well in dimly lit areas, but if you can feel a fork to your mouth you shouldn't need eyes anyways. The staff is friendly and service is prompt. There is a decor on the walls to peruse if you have time before the food makes it to your table. They will do you a lettuce wrap if your not into tasty buns at the moment as well. Thanks Club Paris see ya again soon I hope.

Amazing quality and atmosphere!…read more As you walk into a NY City supper club type place, you can almost picture the old time monsters sitting at a corner booth. So much character and charm! I sat at the bar and was greeted immediately! I opted for the filet mignon and man oh man this did not disappoint! It was cooked to a perfect medium rare and it melted in your mouth! So much flavor! Starting off with the homemade roll was just the ticket. It's served warm and damn I could've had 10 of those guys! The loaded baked potato was cooked perfectly and fluffed just right! All in all, highly impressed!

I was so happy to eat here once again after the long awaited reopening. We were not disappointed…read more We like to sit at the bar and Jason/Shawna were spectacular like always! The big treat was the Seafood Chowder; I love soups so this was spectacular. I really hope this appears more often, hint....hint. The rest of our meal, albeit was more apps, but that was our mood last night with a small/healthy fresh salad to balance it all out! Can't wait for the start of the monthly fresh sheet as this is really my jam. Folks.....they ARE BACK! (You dont realize what you have until its not there)

Extremely happy they are back open! The food is spectacular and the drinks are spot on. The wait…read morestaff is professional, punctual, well informed and very friendly. Ambiance is Alaska all day long. Favorite restaurant in Alaska, I will miss it dearly when we move.

I cannot comment on the food as we didn't eat here, but we crashed here one night on our drive down…read moreto whittier. We stayed in the cabin out back. My husband went inside to check in and he said that the people there were incredibly friendly. The bar was filled with locals and it seemed like a great place to just hang out. Our room was really comfortable and pretty clean.The only thing that I noted was that there were a lot of cobwebs up on the ceiling, but I know that they were pretty high up there. The room isn't anything incredibly fancy.But for the price, it seemed really reasonable. The kids slept on the futon that pulls out. The futon does block the door just a little bit whenever you pull it out, but it wasn't enough to really cause a problem. Our bed was comfortable, although there was a little bit of light shining through the curtains all night, given that it was summertime and there was so much sun out.

Well ... keep it classy Bird Creek. Arrived as 2 others were leaving, as only 2 customers kindly…read moreasked to place burger orders; bartenderess directed me to water station and patiently waited for friends drink order. before finally burgering us. They were fine for $8 on Wednesdays (Even in Alaska). Before finishing, I placed my card on the empty bar; still had to ask for the bill, and left the tip she earned. Just before we drove away, she came out the front door and her frustration stopped my friend from closing the car door; as she said, "For your information, normally you have to order a drink with the burger special!"