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    Lucy's

    4.6 (14 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, New American
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    Steamed buns with duck
    Angela S.

    This may have been the best fine dining I've had in Anchorage. I had no idea UAA had a culinary arts program, or a teaching kitchen, so I was thrilled when a friend scored a reservation for lunch and invited me to tag along. Now, let's start with this: These young people are LEARNING, so we were patient, gracious, and understanding when there was a slight hiccup - don't waste an amazing reservation here on a quick, hour or less lunch. Take your time, talk to the servers and pastry chefs and everyone else - you'll be glad you did, and they are passionate about creating a wonderful experience for you. We spent 2+ hours over 4 courses and had an absolutely delightful time, with some downright delicious food. There are no alcoholic beverages, but be sure to ask about the drink specials - there was a cold and hot one, we tried the strawberry lemonade and we were so glad we did! Fresh, crisp lemonade with a strawberry popsicle for sweetness, it definitely put me in the mood for summer, and the presentation was very fun. Next up, we had to try the steamed buns with duck - the steamed buns were perfect, soft and fluffy, and the pickled onions plus cilantro were the perfect compliment to the duck. There were 2 per plate, so everyone got to try a little snack before we dove straight into the salad and soup course. We tried the steak & mushroom soup (soup of the day), which was the most tender steak pieces, complimented by caramelized onions and oyster mushrooms, in a nice, thick soup base that was made even better with fresh cracked pepper. We also tried the caprese salad, and I swear the tomatoes had to be the size of cantaloupes! They were beautiful, perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes with a gorgeous ball of still-warm mozzarella that simply folded itself out once punctured, topped of course with a tasty, herbaceous balsamic. Now on to the main course: the pork belly with kimchi rice, or alternatively the Tuscan seafood pasta. By now, we were insisting everyone try everything on the table because it was all so scrumptious. Pro-tip: try your entree, share a little, then have it boxed up for later so you have room for the dessert buffet! The pork belly was perfectly fried, not a hint of weird gelatinous fat, just crisp, slightly spicy pork belly and a nicely spiced kimchi rice, with those pickled onions! I swear I could have them on everything. The scallops on the Tuscan seafood pasta were perfectly pan seared, still moist and simply melt in your mouth. And then we promptly moved to the best part: the dessert buffet! Do this, don't deny yourself. Get some coffee, take your time. Maybe have them scoop you up some freshly homemade ice cream and have an adffogato? That would have been perfect for this week's flavor - coffee! And definitely ask questions and talk to the pastry chefs about which ones they made, it's so interesting to hear them explain the tricks to the perfect macaron "feet", or how to make a divine chantilly cream. My favorites from the dessert buffet: Lychee mango tart, macarons, and the most delicate petit four that was perfectly bite-sized. My only complaint was that there was no chocolate, but we survived - ha! Final tip: make a reservation for Friday, as parking is free on campus on Fridays, so you won't have any excuse not to take you time. Run, don't walk, to get one of these reservations before they close for the semester!

    Ch Cá Lã Vng $15.50
    David B.

    Alaskabest kept secret! So, here's the deal... UAA has a culinary arts program. They teach all aspects of the food and beverage industry (cooking and restaurant management). They are going for the high end experience. The students get to cook, management gets practice ordering, the pastry class gets to practice their craft and all of it goes to good use. This little gem of a restaurant is the Lab where they get to actually run a restaurant feeding the general public. We were greeted at the door and seated immediately. The level of service was above what I see at almost every restaurant that I know of. I believe it can be attributed to the amount of focus that the students are engaged in. The menu is available online. I was grateful that I took the time to get familiar with it before I went for lunch. I got to go with my trusty cohort P-Jake. We were presented with a tasty little treat from the chef after we were seated. They were broiled muscles with a dusting of bread crumbs and Parmesan. Both P-Jake and I agreed that we would be satisfied with a giant platter of those! I decided on the Ch Cá Lã Vng ($15.50) while P-Jake went for the Ostrich Steak ($17.50). We waited quite a while for our entrees. All of the other tables came out in an anticipated amount of time, but something went wrong with our order. I'm pretty sure that they had to re-fire one or both dishes at least once. To their credit, they got it right before they sent it out to us. It was very much worth the wait. The saving grace was the communication to us from the server. She kept us from feeling forgotten and they comped us desert. Both P-Jake and I kept it in mind that this is a school where they are learning. That fact kept us feeling very patient. It was worth the wait. Neither one of us had ever had anything like the meals that we got to enjoy. There was a lot of attention put into the preparation and plating of our lunch. The dessert table was worth the trip alone. I've been to some pretty fine restaurants but have never seen finer presentation of after dinner delights! We tried them all. My favorite was the Trifle. There were winners all around, my companion and I, the culinary arts program, the students that were responsible for putting together and preparing the experience. I can't wait to go back. 1) Open for lunch only, Tuesday through Friday. 2) Make reservations for a Friday 3) Dessert is presented Fridays only. 4) free parking on Fridays at UAA. PS. Get the timing thing down and you get your fifth star!

    New Zealand Ostrich steak with cranberry-honey sauce
    Sam O.

    Lucy's is run by the students of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program at UAA so they're only open on Tuesdays - Fridays from 11:30-1:30, but to make up for this, they have an amazing menu that's super affordable. If you get a chance, try the Ostrich steak. It was juicy and tender like I never would've expected.

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    Jerry R.

    Fantastic student run fine dining at a great price. Delicious local cuisine with a excellent dessert bar. Make your reservation well ahead of time.

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    So delicious and a good value. Such a lovely lunch place. I wanted to try all of the deserts.

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    If you can look past the tourists, Boudin serves delicious, classic Anchorage food in affordable prices and accessible speed.

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    Heidi's Family Restaurant - Reindeer Sausages w/ 3 eggs, hash potatoes, and sourdough toast

    Heidi's Family Restaurant

    4.5(178 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    •$$

    Lightning Fast Service and Delicious Breakfasts! We…read morestopped by for a midmorning breakfast and were delighted by both the service and the food. Within 20 minutes of walking in, we were seated, served coffee and water, placed our order, and received our meals. We enjoyed classic breakfast favorites--fried eggs, patty sausage, biscuits and gravy, reindeer sausage--and the lightest, fluffiest, most perfectly prepared Belgian waffle. The experience was so impressive that we returned the next day to see whether it had been a fluke; it was not. The staff was just as friendly and efficient, and while the breakfast sandwich we added was delicious, I couldn't resist ordering another heavenly waffle. I strolled by the kitchen, a couple of times, to try and look to see what magic they were performing in the background, but their secret sauce is the people who work there! So close to the airport, great staff, even better breakfasts and a must stop for breakfast on your way to or from the airport.

    I'll preface this by saying that I've heard plenty of good things about Heidi's food, portions and…read morecleanliness. So I really wanted this to become a regular spot for me. Unfortunately, after trying two weekends in a row, I'm giving up. I completely understand that weekend breakfast/brunch is going to be busy. Waiting isn't the issue. The check-in and seating process is just incredibly disorganized. Both visits I put my name on the waitlist. The first time, I specifically asked if I could take one of two open seats at the bar and was told I still needed to join the waitlist. I did, but guests who arrived after me were eventually seated at the bar ahead of me. The second weekend, essentially the same thing happened again. There also doesn't seem to be a clear way to tell who is actually waiting versus who has just arrived. Meanwhile, I watched larger tables that had been pushed together for bigger parties remain together after those parties left, then get reset and used for smaller groups rather than being separated again. That's a lot of usable seating sitting unnecessarily occupied when you have a lobby full of people waiting. When I asked the host during my first visit why someone behind me on the waitlist had been given the bar seat I'd originally asked about, I received an apology but no real explanation or resolution. On the positive side, after spending plenty of time waiting on both visits, I can certainly confirm what others have said about the restaurant being clean and the portions looking generous coming out of the kitchen looke I genuinely wanted to try Heidi's, and I still think it may be worth visiting during slower hours. But after two consecutive weekend experiences with the same seating issues, the problem feels less like "they were busy today" and more like a process that needs some attention. Unfortunately, that's enough for me to stop trying for now.

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    Heidi's Family Restaurant - Newly remodeled. Opens early!!! All American diner. 6min from airport!!

    Newly remodeled. Opens early!!! All American diner. 6min from airport!!

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    Gwennies Old Alaska Restaurant - Waffle with strawberries

    Gwennies Old Alaska Restaurant

    3.6(547 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    I was waiting for my friend to arrive to Anchorage, and I had planned to have breakfast somewhere…read moreclose by. I saw this place and decided to stop in... so glad I did. I sat at the counter. Service was immediate and so friendly. The restaurant quickly filled with tourists and locals in the early morning. I loved that everyone coming in the door was greeted like family. I judge restaurants by their chicken friend steak. This was one of the better ones I've had in a long time. The gravy wasn't the best I've had, but still good. The chicken friend steak, though, yummy! Crispy, juicy, great flavors. Grits are grits, but the eggs were well-cooked, and they added cheese as ordered. I am a huge sourdough fan, and this bread did not disappoint. Just the right amount of tang. Bring your cholesterol meds because everything was served with a lot of butter! The restaurant motif is warm Alaskan log cabin. Stuffed animal heads and antlers hang on the walls. Everything is wooden and warm. Just what you would expect in an Alaskan diner. We came back on a subsequent day when we were back in Anchorage. I had the corned beef hash and more of that great sourdough toast. I know I'll be back next time I'm in town... maybe for lunch.

    This was our first choice for visit to Alaska and did not disappoint! Great food. Comfortable…read moreatmosphere. And did I mention great food? The service was active and friendly. We had a coffee pot and water pitcher at our table. Can't wait to come back for more choices.

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    Gwennies Old Alaska Restaurant - Rustic and comfortable atmosphere

    Rustic and comfortable atmosphere

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    Leroy’s Family Restaurant - Rueben

    Leroy’s Family Restaurant

    3.5(162 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    We stopped into Leroy's Family Restaurant and were seated right away, which is always a good start…read more The woman working was really friendly and on top of things, and you could tell she's been there awhile, she was greeting regulars by name as they walked in, which is always something I love to see in a local spot. I was honestly really excited going in because I love an old-school diner moment... but this one was a bit of a miss for me. My food was fine, nothing terrible, just not something I'd go out of my way to come back for. The biggest letdown though was the biscuit and gravy. The gravy was very bland and had a strong uncooked flour taste, to the point where it just didn't feel worth continuing to eat after a couple bites, which was disappointing. Breakfast is usually my go-to at places like this, but if I ended up back here, I'd probably skip the breakfast menu and try something else instead. Overall, great service and a welcoming, local feel, just didn't quite hit for me food-wise this time.

    This is such a weird place. Its a place i desperately want to like. I lived in Spenard for over a…read moredecade and this is an anchor in the neighborhood, in fact we ran into a 90 year old friend while we were there. But every time we visit, it reinforces why its not my jam. First, let me explain my bias- Im from New Jersey. New Jersey is.the diner capital of the world. As one of the smallest states, it still managed to have 130 24-hour diners while I was a teenager. You could get an quality meal that included a drink, entree, 2 sides and a dessert for what was the equivalent for less than an hours worth of work at the time. For even less you could get an enormous breakfast with toast, pancakes and 2 eggs, 2 meats.and a coffee. And it was good. And the variety was just wow... And Leroys just.... isn't they do sandwiches and breakfast. And its not cheap. You can't get a hot, affordable dinner here...they have a very limited list of hot dinners.. I got a rueben and salad. It was fine. Had I not taken a picture of it I wouldn't even have remembered what I got. It was not memorable. My husband bot breakfast. I thought his over easy eggs looked a bit overcooked. But he said his pancakes were the best he had in a very long time. My biggest issue is cleanliness. The places is a massive and I mean MASSIVE HOSEDOWN. Same reason I won't eat at Kava's anymore. Dust and grease are not a good combo. Mixed bag here i think. The locals support it because it's a real mom and pops where they congregate. But it does leave a lot to be desired. If you're not from here, I'm not sure that I can say its worth a visit unless they bring back their 24 hour service that made them unique.

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    Leroy’s Family Restaurant - Not 24/7...

    Not 24/7...

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    Eggs over easy, spam

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