The best steak the most incredible Alaskan Halibut. What…read morewonderful food and service. The feeling of being welcomed and appreciated is incredibly satisfying. This is my number one go too and the best date night spot in the Anchorage, Eagle River and Wasilla. Make the drive and enjoy this amazing Steakhouse.

The steaks are the star here. The sides we ordered were "a miss" . The steaks, which are served a…read morela carte were prepared perfectly. Most often, I leave a steak house thinking I could make a better steak for a fraction of the price at home. This was not the case here. The service was also good, which is a nice change for the area. We live here and quite frankly, the service in the Anchorage area is usually pretty marginal. So, that was a pleasant surprise. However, the sides are quite expensive and billed as "family style" but they are a single serving really. The exception was the Parker House rolls which I think came out 5 to an order. They were pulled apart and the sides of the rolls were dry, as if they had been plated up and set under a heat lamp for too long. The risotto was prepared incorrectly. It was mushy with no hint of the classic al dente. I think if they can't take the time to cook that dish correctly, they should consider taking it off the menu as it is a marker for a good meal in my opinion. The wedge salad was pretty standard fare, with a couple of heirloom tomato slices that were also mushy (although, I can forgive that given where we live as the lettuce was crisp and nice) The other side we ordered was a special, fiddlehead ferns, served braised. They were tasty, and the best non steak item we had, but a small portion and, I think $23, which seemed quite expensive. I think the next time we go, we will just share a steak with a glass of wine and skip the overpriced 15-25 side dishes.

Always a good time. What's better than having a beer or two on a Friday afternoon on the rooftop…read more We didn't have any food, so I can't opine. Overall an excellent afternoon in the sun and 70°+.

The halibut and chips is no joke. They take the fries just as seriously as the fish and both are…read moreprepared to perfection. Along with a decadent tartar sauce, it's no wonder this place draws huge crowds. Add in the delicious and unique brews and we ate at this restaurant 3 out of 4 days of our trip (only because the airport kitchen was closed down did we not eat there 4/4 days). Pro Tip: instead of waiting an hour for a table, search the first floor which is open seating and try to snag something there.

Best chowder I've ever had. would recommend this place to anyone. The hostess and servers were…read moreexcellen. All in all a very nice place to eat.

Alaska Chopped & Chowdered was one of the highlights of our stay in Anchorage! From the moment we…read morewalked in, the sweet hostess greeted us with a smile and made us feel right at home. Our waitress, Katie, was simply amazing. We had a party of six, and she didn't write down a single order--yet every meal, every side, and every drink came out exactly right. We were all impressed! Her attention to detail, friendly personality, and professionalism made our dining experience exceptional. The food was phenomenal. The halibut bites were perfectly crispy and delicious, the dill salmon was fresh and flavorful, and the filet was cooked perfectly--tender and full of flavor. The blueberry beer was also fantastic and a unique local treat that paired wonderfully with the meal. From the warm welcome to the flawless service and incredible food, every part of our experience exceeded our expectations. If you're in Anchorage, Alaska Chopped & Chowder is an absolute must-visit!

Great local hangout with friendly patrons and staff. Food and drinks are reasonable. Really enjoyed…read morecoming here several times during my visit to Alaska. Try the awesome bloody mary!

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.

Natalie was AMAZING!! Great recommendations, personable & friendly! The roasted chicken Dijon,…read moreprime rib & the hot crab & artichoke dip were SPECTACULAR!! HIGLY RECOMMEND this place and if you're lucky, you'll get Natalie!!

Our server Natalie was amazing!!! The food was also wonderful. Fresh seafood for the win.read more

Keegan was very helpful. He was kind and courteous. It was our 21st wedding anniversary and he…read morehelped make it special. Also, nice touch offering the free dessert.

First time trying this place; will not come back! Had a 4:15pm reservation, got seated, and it took…read morewell over 15min for anyone to come around to take our drink order. In addition to that, took about an hour for our salads and appetizers to come out. The waiter was beyond slow, and kept telling us how awful his 1st week had been and how the restaurant had run out of most of the food menu and some drinks. We had to ask for water (twice) because he kept getting sidetracked (mind you, there were probably about 2 other groups on the restaurant side). The steaks were overcooked and didn't have much flavor. Honestly, the sides were probably the only decent part of the meal (almost another 50min after salads). By this time; patience was running thin all around. When asked where their bathrooms were located; the woman (presumably a manager of some sort) proceeds to tell us about having 3 restrooms in the restaurant and how one had a hole in the wall because someone punched a hole in it (because it was Father's Day)?! and she just did her best to cover it with a piece of paper because she's not a contractor, what the heck does my knowing any of that useless information have to do with where the bathroom was located? (Still wondering...) We were definitely not impressed with this place; we asked for our desserts "to go" and they still got our order wrong. Oh- and apparently everyone else was offered bread as they waited, yet my group was not. Definitely, do not recommended, unless you're not hungry and have 1/2 a day to waste. Save your time and money; go someplace else!

Wow, a friend wanted to go here and after see the reviews I was less than excited especially after…read morelooking at the prices. What an incredible surprise. I don't know how I could give this place higher praise after the incredibly tasty meal we were served. We started with the Calamari and also the Empanadas for the table. I've had Empanadas at least 40-50 different times and locations all over the world No joke these were the tastiest ones I have ever had. I crispy initial bite followed by a soft warm/hot filling that was packed with goodness The green sauce was so good I forgot to try the whiter sauce. I would literally come back just for these as they were out of the world delicious. The calamari was tasty and prepared well not over cooked or undercooked. The chef prepared them well but my focus was on the Empanadas so I hardly ate any Calamari. Then came the entrees and I was blown away at the Seafood Linguini. The scallops & , shrimp-were perfectly cooked in a rich and creamy sauce that was Devine. It struck the perfect balance of a delicious garlic, buttery goodness with the cream. Just the right amount of sauce that every bite was covered in sauce but somehow it packed a punch of flavor in every bite. I wish tomorrow wasn't my last day in Wasilla before heading home because I could come to this place everyday I was so good. Now for the final treat, the view. Nestled on a hill overlooking this beautiful lake with mountains in the background I'm struggling to paint a picture worthy of that view. When I first arrived I thought to myself this place must survive purely on the views given the bad reviews. Not at all, even though I would put this view as my top 2-3 ever at a restaurant ( Compared to a Michelin restaurant in Cannes France overlooking the Ocean, a restaurant at the top of a mountain in Keystone Colorado, and this place all breathtaking. Having said that, I actually think the food was better than the view if that's possible. Next time I make it back to Alaska, this place will be my first stop for certain. I sure hope when I make it back in a year or two it's performing at this level because this was an experience I won't soon forget. If you're on the fence based on reviews, do yourself a favor and at least try the Empanadas or Seafood Linguini. These are unforgettable!

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!

Excellent steaks cooked to perfection!! Small restaurant so…read moreplease make a reservation to guarantee a table. Our server was Spencer and we received fast and efficient service. Can't wait to return to try other entrees.

What a gem of a place. Rivals the old school steakhouses back home in NY and CA. Highly recommend…read moreif you are a steak connoisseur.

This restaurant is fabulous! Clean, delicious food (we had house salad, tuna, stuffed prawns,…read morespaghetti, tempura shrimp and a cheeseburger- all really well done), gorgeous views and our server, Crystal, was so nice and helpful and really made the experience. You have a gem of a restaurant. Great value for the money.

Crystal F. gave us one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. She was incredibly…read moreattentive without ever being intrusive. She checked on us at just the right times, made sure our drinks stayed full, and anticipated what we needed before we had to ask. She was friendly, professional, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the meal. Great service can make a good restaurant memorable, and Crystal absolutely did that for us. Because of Crystal's exceptional service, we'll absolutely be recommending Settlers Bay Lodge to friends and family and look forward to coming back.

Well we stopped by after being told the burgers were a hit. To my surprise my double cheeseburger…read moreshowed up completely burned to char absolute death. The worst burger I have had in years. Maybe this was a one off and I would happily concede that maybe just an off order but seriously giving someone a burger order so burned is ridiculous. Do better!

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.