Charming place with excellent service, remarkably sophisticated food and a lovely bistro atmosphere. There may be better restaurants in Anchorage, but I doubt it. Sure there are more expensive fine dining establishments and view spots with fishing paraphernalia hanging from the rafters, but I love this cozy restaurant as much as the local regulars. Why? It's the food. The first meal was a halibut special, super fresh, perfectly cooked with a bright and creative sauce, and my return meal was a rare ivory king salmon--one of the best fish dishes I've had in decades. Both were paired expertly from their beer & wine offering, and be sure to have some local oysters, also very fresh! read more

Took advantage of the St. Patrick day menu. We got the shepherds pie which reminded me a lot of the one served at Cheesecake Factory. The corned beef and cabbage was tasty but we wished there were a few more slices of beef and a little more of the braising liquid. The chicken fried steak was nicely breaded and crunchy. The pepper steak was a great recommendation from our server who was super friendly and attentive. read more

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Delicious food! Great ambiance! Will be back. We had the butternut squash soup, Greek salad, halibut, and chicken skewers. Yum!

As long as I have lived in Anchorage, moved away and came back numerous times I have never eaten here and this was the first time and I regret never having food here! Well I made it this time and was not disappointed at all! Ordered the by now almost world famous pepper beef steak and it was so good!! read more

Jens' Restaurant - By Now world famous pepper beef steak beef steak and au grauten potato's! - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This restaurant is fantastic! If you're in Anchorage and looking for family-owned high-quality dining, add this place to your list! The ambiance is quaint and has a romantic, cozy European/Danish flare. Our server was warm and friendly. He gave us several pointed recommendations to guide our beer and food selection. Excellent selection of wine and local beers. The complementary fresh bread was warm, and moist with a nice light crust. The food was all delicious and perfectly cooked. The big "happy taste pallet" award goes to the Grilled Salmon, SR IPA, & carrot cake! We would definitely and eagerly return to this culinary gem the next time we're in Anchorage! read more

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We were recommended this place by a few locals and were absolutely blown away by the incredible food, staff, and overall environment. Upon entering you are greeted with helpful workers that made the whole experience exceptional. We ordered an antipasto that was delicious and so fresh. My rack of lamb was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Overall, it was a 20/10 experience. Definitely a must visit in anchorage. read more

Jens' Restaurant - Antipasto - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Jens is my new favorite place for fancy food, and I love that I do not have to go downtown to enjoy myself. With a superb selection of wines, professional and friendly staff, and incredibly fresh seafood that is never frozen, I've always enjoyed the best Alaska offers here. Perfect for date night or a quick oyster/champagne happy hour! read more

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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Jen's restaurant, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely amazing from the presentation to the flavors, Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made excellent recommendations If you're looking for a restaurant that serves incredible food with exceptional service this is the place to go! read more

Jens' Restaurant - Sauteed strips of Calamari a la Piccata - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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My wife and I went in to Jen's at 3 PM hoping to miss the crowd, and we did! I had my old standby the Chicken Fried Steak (tenderloin) and my wife had the Ravioli appetizer. Her Ravioli was like always, very good. My Chicken Fried Steak was good, but not great like it use to be! First the tenderloin was a little tough which has never been a problem before (Nancy sold the business last summer) so it really surprised me. Maybe it needed to be pounded a little thinner because the flavor was good, just a little tough. Then the masked potatoes that have always been creamy and silky smooth, were somewhat lumpy! Perish the thought But the part that bothered me the most is the Sawdust Gravy that's always been so delicious that I get an extra helping But this time the gravy was dark brown and very very thick and had an almost burnt taste to it. Judging from other photo's I've seen recently, I think their trying to use the same gravy, (sauce) that their putting on the Tenderloin entree. It's no where near as good as the "Sawdust" gravy Roger made when Nancy owned it! All in all it was ok, but it seems like things are a little different than when Nancy had it. We'll definitely go back again soon and try something different that's one of our old favorites there and see how it is. Hopefully it'll be just like it has been for well over 30 years in the same location! It's been our go 2 restaurant since it opened! read more

Dinner at Jens' is always delicious. I rarely order from their menu because their specials are irresistible! Service is always 5 stars as well! read more

Jens' Restaurant - Scallops with an amazing fruit and cucumber sauce! - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Phenomenal food, couldn't have asked for a better dinner or evening. My first visit was 1989, most recent visit June 2025. So fantastic to see it is still one of the best restaurants in Anchorage read more

it had been a long time since we had dinner at Jen's We were very much looking forward to it. Shared calamari appetizer and a single serving of (a little on rare side) lamb pops. Both were okay. A couple got salmon ravioli special, a couple got to the vegetable pasta dinner and one got the beef fillet. Pasta dishes were extremely salty. Almost to a point where you couldn't eat it. The gravy on the beef fillet also salty looked very un appealing and filet cooked more rare side the med rare. Service was very slow and also okay. Sorry to say, but we will not be back anytime soon. read more

Very good service, even better food. The halibut special was perfect, as was the steak. We'll be back soon. Don't miss out on the best Caesar dressing in Anchorage. read more

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People gate keep this place.It's phenomenal all the way around and it's convenient. Jen's is almost always able to get us right in even it's the busy tourist season. The food is always great and a good value. The service is second to none. It's conveniently located, easily accomodates reservations and walk ins and parking is always easy too. And they have outdoor seating when the weather is nice. This is as good as dining in Anchorage gets but without all the hassle of the others. read more

Jens is an institution in Anchorage . I met friends for a small birthday celebration . They serve salads and small plates between 2-4 in the front of the restaurant . The calamari got rave reviews but everyone thought the salads were underwhelming . Dining in Anchorage is expensive . With that in mind I expect the food to be delicious , if it's not even if everything is is good I can't give a restaurant 5 stars . read more

Service was great, food was delicious.... The only reason I didn't give 5 star was the staff was taking the trash via front door. A bit distasteful. read more

Jens' Restaurant - Silver salmon was AMAZING!! Kudos to the Chef - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Beautiful intimate space that has a lot of love. You can tell from the decor and the people who work there. And yay for booths! The gravad laks was cured perfectly by dill and the accompaniments were perfect. The gorgonzola cream on the ravioli was heavenly. Yes we sipped up every drop with the complimentary bread. The special soup and entree of the nights were pretty good. Soup a bit too tomato-y? But that is just my preference. I should have asked what kind of soup. The bison short rib needed something to cut the richness of the sauce. Great for small and large celebrations. A special gem for the area and well loved, when you see solo diners at the bar in scrubs you know it's a local favorite. read more

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Delicious restaurant in Anchorage. They served Danish food along with high end local dishes. I had the first salmon of the season from Cooper River over a bed of greens including fiddlehead ferns. It was spectacular. I have dreams about this dish. For dessert I had a Danish Red Pudding, which brought back memories of my mormor's cooking in Denmark. I loved this place. I cannot say enough good things. The staff was excellent. Amazing beer and wine selection. Delicious food. Unique menu prepared to perfection. Nice, inviting, clean decor and interior. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

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Dining here was a wonderful experience! Atmosphere and servers were warm and inviting. Perfect place for a special occasion. All the staff made sure that we were well taken care off. I ordered the Parmesan crusted rockfish and my fiancé ordered the chicken skewer and potatoes, both were phenomenal. We celebrated a birthday and they brought out dessert and put on music. Wonderful experience overall. Highly recommend! read more

I highly recommend Jens as a well round high end restaurant for Anchorage. The services is amazing, food excellent. The ambiance is great for date nights or out with friends or family. The servers are well versed in the food & beer & wine menus. They are very attentive & have great customer service. We always start with the oysters they are nice & fresh. The calamari, here is also a great choice. We've tried a lot of there menu nothing was disappointing. My favorite right now is the Wagyu you can get it in 5oz or 8oz. Do not forget the desserts the key lime & chocolate decadence are our go to to finish the meal. read more

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Jens is amazing overall, jens is Denmark in Alaska...just awesome the food is to die for and the wine selection is second to none

Excellent food and the service is always spectacular. The special tonight was played beautifully and tasted fabulous. read more

Jens' Restaurant - Nut crusted halibut with fried Brussel sprouts on a bed of risotto with butternut squash. - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Love the food, the drinks, and the service. Great small spot for amazing euro style food! read more

Jens' Restaurant - Such amazing bread!! - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I have been eating at Jen's for 25 years. Whenever I'm in town I eat at Jen's. It is consistently delicious. The prices are much better than similar restaurants. The setting is cozy and intimate. Jen's is a 10 out of 10. read more

Jens' Restaurant - Kodiak scallops - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Don't be put off by the strip mall location. This is an upscale but affordable fine dining restaurant with great service, a wonderful menu, and unique touches warranting a genuine 5 star experience. I have dined all over the world, and the delicious food served here was among one of my most memorable meals ever. There were 3 of us, coming in hungry after camping and riding horses in the backwoods all week. I loved everything about this restaurant. We ordered several of the appetizers, and beer and champagne from a diverse wine/beer menu. No hard liquor or cocktails, but they have interesting options by the glass, and all my favorite beers were on the menu. I posted a photo of the wine menu. Every dish was beautifully plated, the farm to table salads were exquisite, and the flavors of each dish and sauce were moaning good. We split the Pepper Steak as our only entree and it was AHMAZING as described. Desserts were excellent too. We had the chocolate mouse, the creme caramel, the decadent chocolate cake, and the unique Danish berry pudding (like a high end jello) with fresh cream. Yup. Spot on, impeccable service. This place was recommended to me by a friend who lived in Anchorage and is a personal chef. It's her favorite restaurant in Anchorage, and now I know why. If you can only eat out once, check it out. Price is very reasonable for the "moaning good" quality. read more

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A great restaurant with fine dining in Anchorage. The food is great. I had 2 appetizers - a delicious pate with gherkins, crispy bread crackers, blueberries, and onions - and a seasonal special of fiddleheads. All good! They had 3 halibut options. I went with the Alaskan halibut which was on a bed of couscous and greens. Had tomatoes and pesto and a large slab of seasoned butter on top. Also delicious. And then to finish it off, a cup of coffee and decadent chocolate mousse. Ambiance is great. Look past the strip mall parking lot currently under construction. Large bar area with seating and a side room with mostly 2 or 4 person tables. The art work on the walls is all for sale and from the art gallery in the same parking lot. Staff were attentive. Water glasses were always full. Large wine list and beer options. No hard liquor here. Definitely worth a trip. And they also are a great option for lunch. read more

Jens' Restaurant - Alaskan halibut. - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This restaurant is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The restaurant it self is very clean and the staff is great. This was my first visit and we ordered the grilled lamb lollipops as appetizer. The lamb was cooked perfect and it was so flavorful with the sauce. I highly recommend this appetizer. The Pasta with Beef Tenderloin Tips was a bit heavy on peppercorn for my taste but besides that the flavor was excellent. We had a good experience and we will be back. read more

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Valentine's day evening. They had 130 reservations! So a friend and I sat at the bar and enjoyed appetizers and coffee. The calamari was the best i have ever tasted--pan fried in citrus sauce with capers-tender and flavorful. The spinach filled ravioli was also very yummy and satisfying with another spectacular sauce. Will definitely return. Also the bartender, Darren? Was kind and attentive, a great visit for us. Ill check on their reservations next time. read more

This is just not my kind of restaurant. The ambiance is fine, and doesn't feel like you are in a strip mall. The service was great and the food quality and made well. Unfortunately, I simply don't want anything on the menu. I guess this is more of a recite of my own tastes than the restaurant. I will say that the server I had didn't do a great job of explaining the dish I had ordered, which contained very nearly raw red meat. Take a look at the menu and prices. If they seem good to you, then enjoy Jens. If not or your reaction is just so so, you might be more like me. read more

This was a very nice restaurant to go to here in Anchorage. I thought the service was good, the atmosphere was lively and the halibut I ordered was cooked nicely. It was fresh and everything about it was flavorful. However my rice was undercooked by a lot as the rice was hard. Overall, I still thought it was a good experience and would recommend to others. read more

Jens' Restaurant - Alaskan Halibut - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

A wonderful dining experience. We started with lamb lollipops and gravad laks which were both delightful. We had the soup (duck mulligatawny) which was full of flavor and depth. My entree, the mushroom rockfish, was a generous portion (3 filets) and cooked to perfection with an array of mushrooms. Other members of our party enjoyed the salmon special and the onion crusted rockfish. The server perfectly paired wine with each of our meals. We finished the meal with a traditionally danish dessert which was light and sweet. Would definitely recommend Jen's. The food was superb and the service impeccable. read more

Jens' Restaurant - Mushroom Rockfish - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Would have never come here because it seems like an expensive place to eat at. Honestly it isn't that bad at all. Market price for the oysters were 3.50 each. And they were huge! Well worth getting oysters. The Thai chili sauce that came with it complimented it very well. Also got the Grilled Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna, it was cooked perfectly. Glad it wasn't over seared. The veggies that came with it complimented the tuna very well. Just wish they used a different rice rather than basmati that went a bit better with the tuna as well. Overall this place was pretty tasty and know what they are doing. Would definitely come back for their oysters. read more

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Always a fantastic date night spot! Everything is great here, can't say enough good things

My husband and I were in town for vacation, and we took a chance on this place after seeing the reviews. We are SO glad we did! Everything from the appetizers to the wine to the dessert was fresh and absolutely delicious. read more

We are recommending this restaurant. Very good service, great food, a nice, cozy place. read more

Jens' Restaurant - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This is it. Best upscale restaurant I've been to in Anchorage. Leaps and bounds ahead of the one at the top of the hotel downtown. I'm so impressed with the creativity and execution of their dishes, and the service was top notch! I got the seasonal special with Kodiak scallops that were cooked to perfection! So many times scallops are over cooked, but these were Goldilocks perfect. I loved the pairing with the extra crispy brussel sprouts and the pops of flavor from the pomegranate. And the CALAMARI y'all. Lightly breaded and sautéed in a sauce from the gods. Capers accented the dish wonderfully. If I die and wake up at Jen's Restaurant, I'll know I made it to heaven! read more

Jens' Restaurant - Sauteed strips of Calamari a la Piccata - New American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We had a private dinner in the back room and it was lovely! The appetizers we had were calamari, ravioli, and meatballs. All very good! The Caesar salad is phenomenal. One of the best in town. There's two options for rockfish and I tasted both. They were both fantastic but the onion crusted one was just a little bit better as far as flavor goes. We ordered several desserts and they were all fabulous as well. Our server was not overly friendly, it seemed like we were putting her out if we asked for anything. It's a very small and intimate place that definitely needs a reservation and the prices are not for the faint of heart. It's a lovely place for a date or special occasion! read more

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Do not judge a book by its cover..it looks like a strip mall from the outside but once you walk inside it is a fine dining 5 star restaurant. The food was amazing, the salad was a perfect combination of flavors. I had the pasta and it was the best I've ever had and that says a lot because I travel across the US trying many Italian restaurants. My daughter had the "almost world famous" steak and she really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this restaurant for fine dining. read more

Great place for a nice dinner, fresh Halibut prepared with mushrooms and a creme sauce, fresh steamed vegetables. Wouldn't change a thing! Service is wonderful, staff is friendly and accommodating. Would recommend for date night or a night out of delicious food or dessert. Wine menu covers just about every need and is reasonably priced. read more

We have been vacationing in Alaska for about a week now and our dinner here was, by far, the best meal we have had. There were six in our party including one vegan with a dairy allergy. Even she, was able to get a delicious dinner. Though they don't have a printed vegan menu, our waitress was able to offer multiple choices for her! Amazing. I had a very rich lunch so I wasn't super hungry. I had the Caesar salad and added salmon to it. The salad was delicious with a good amount of dressing and the salmon was flavorful and cooked correctly. The only thing about the dish that I would have changed and made it perfection, would be, to have crisped the salmon skin. Other than our resident vegan, the others had the salmon special and the halibut. Both were very good but I would say the biggest hit was the halibut. Our server was wonderful. She was super careful with the vegan food, which was important to us. Warning, they do have a cheesy tradition of blasting the song "Love and Marriage" when you are celebrating an anniversary and they bring out the desserts. But then they took a nice photo of us and gave it to us in card! Great memory for us! read more