we arrived at 1045 and sat at the bar. we had 15 minutes to order food. bartender was friendly. I…read moregot the fish and chips and it was yummy. I was a fab of their spruce tip blonde ale. they didn't make us feel rushed even though we came at the end of the evening.

Really enjoyed my dinner at 49th State Brewing! I opted for the stew, which I surprisingly could…read morefind little pictures of via Yelp or online. It was slow cooked in a cider with carrots & a large dollop of garlic smashed potatoes. I got the side order of bread with it, which went perfectly! It was divine! Not gamey for those who may be more sensitive to that flavor. It was the perfect hearty meal for a cold day. I'm not a beer drinker, so instead I opted for the birch beer soda! It was delicious & I loved that I was able to opt for a local drink and flavors. Highly recommend!

Wonderful. Fish fry, ribs, and peppercorn steak were all phenomenal. Jalapeño/cornbread with honey…read morebutter was the biggest hit. Nice drinks and great service will make us want to come back.

Visited for dinner last night and lunch today. Both experiences delivered high-quality service and…read morefantastic food. Last night we sampled the calamari and the Alaska chowder. The calamari was easily the best that I've ever had in my life. The chowder was absolutely fantastic. I also tried their beer flight, I don't know if I've ever mentioned beer in any of my reviews, cause I typically don't drink it. I was absolutely shocked to discover that the stout was one of my favorites, with that dark chocolate finish. All of the beers were really good, just a bit filling. Today I sampled the French dip and a slice of pizza, and both of those were absolutely fantastic. Had the calamari again, and everyone agreed that it was pretty much the best ever. Service last night was very good, our server took care to explain the food and drink options as well as answering any questions. He was very attentive and friendly. I went with a large group for lunch today and our server was excellent, she nailed every order and was friendly and quite attentive. Large groups can be a hassle, but she handled it excellently. The atmosphere last night was quite busy as you would imagine on a Friday night. That's why the good service and great food is extra impressive. We had a private room for our group lunch today, and it was quite nice as well. I would absolutely come back here again, and list them as a must visit for anyone visiting Anchorage. So far the food scene in Anchorage just doesn't seem to miss. Kudos to the management and staff for running an excellent restaurant operation and delivering both quality customer service and superior food product.

Excellent beer. Friendly and attentive service. Enter downstairs and walk up, or use the outside…read morestairs (Jut wasnt initially clear to us if those were for patrons and everyone we saw leave went down the indoor stairs. Midnight Sun is tucked away and a bit off the beaten path and is literally just among warehouses. I love me a veggie and pesto sandwich, but mine needed balsamic or something to make it taste less dry. I also thing it being "panini style" on focaccia bread is a mistake because the bread was crumbly and I wonder if they have it on focaccia to differentiate it from the other sandwiches *shrug* My wife loved her pork sandwich the "Sweet Cheeks". If we're ever back in alaska, we'll return. How has this place been around 30 years? One of their anniversary brews said that. Craft beer was a thing in Alaska in the 90s?

Alaska breweries are fairly untouched for me but trying out a few goes a long ways as there isn't a…read morelarge amount of them in Alaska. Enough to keep seeking new ones out but even then that wouldn't last too terribly long and especially if I lived there. Midnight Sun Brewing is one of the Alaskan ones I tried a while back and I felt that the beer I had was very solid and enjoyable. In fact Alaska in general thus far I have enjoyed the breweries there considerably. The beer I had from this brewery was the Panty Peeler which is a Belgian Tripel. A good beer for sure and is a good pairing with fish and chips or a burger. Flavor highlights with this beer are sweet, strong and fruity but all in a well balanced way. The beer goes down smooth and is light bodied. A good beer to start for me with this brewery. I'd loved to try more of their beer options. Love the brewery's swag and have a t-shirt or two and would love to score a hoodie that I had my eye on but it was out of stock so I'll try back later.

If you're in downtown Anchorage, Tent City Taphouse is worth a stop, especially if you're into…read morelocal beer. They've got a solid variety of Alaska brews on tap, way more than your average spot, so it's easy to try something new or stick with a favorite. Food is decent across the board, nothing overly fancy, but it hits the spot and pairs well with the beer. Think reliable bar food done right. Just make sure you dodge all the homeless when walking around downtown.

Visiting Alaska for salmon fishing. We stopped by here for the beer and ordered a few appetizers…read more Great beer selection, 24 local beers. Most of the appetizers were good except for the poutine fries. They came put cold, cheese curd was not melted and the dish was cold. I asked the waitor if the dish should be like this and he said yes. Very disappointed, this dish should hot, melted cheese and all that. Recommend the salmon and scallops, bacon appetizer, and clam chowder.

The Elf on the Shelf Pizza = 10/10…read more Recently, we visited Anchorage and were told that we absolutely had to try Moose's Tooth. I'll admit, when I first started reading the menu, I was a little concerned I wasn't going to find something I'd like. Some of the combinations were definitely outside of what I would normally order. Then I spotted the Elf on the Shelf pizza. We asked our amazing waiter what he thought about it, and when he told us it was one of his favorites, we decided to commit and give it a try. Let me just say... MIND. BLOWN. This pizza was easily a 10/10 for me. The combination of flavors worked together so perfectly, and it ended up being one of my favorite meals from our entire Alaska trip. My only complaint? I'm back home in Arizona and we have nothing like it here! But I guess that just gives me another reason to come back to Alaska. Moose's Tooth, you officially have an Arizona girl dreaming about Elf on the Shelf pizza.

Moose's Tooth was a fun Anchorage stop with creative pizzas and a cool lodge-like vibe…read more We came right at opening, so there was no wait. It also happened to be Monday, and the lunch special slice that day was the Call of the Wild, which was exactly the one I wanted to try. The Call of the Wild had reindeer sausage, steak, bacon, mushrooms, red peppers, cheese, and garlic cream sauce. The reindeer sausage was what sold me on it. If I'm eating pizza in Alaska, I might as well get the one with reindeer on it. It was savory, meaty, and very good. We also got a small Brewhouse Favorite with chorizo, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, cheese, and Denali sauce. The spicy chorizo and tangy tomatoes were a great combo. The thin crust was excellent. Chewy with a nice crisp edge, and sturdy enough to hold all the toppings without getting soggy. Lots of seating, plenty of parking, and a fun atmosphere.

Our server was Fantastic! What a pleasure to be treated as guests rather than customers!…read moreOur food was Fabulous! Appetizer was probably the Best part of the meal. Though you can't beat the Halibut bites! It is always such a first rate pleasure to find Humpy's has not changed a bit over the years. Though it's been a while since we visited...It is always fun!

It was simply okay. We walked in and sat at the bar, but had to wait 45 minutes to get our food,…read morewith little update from the staff. We ordered the fish and chips and salmon and taste wise, it was fine. It was a bit busy but they had a lot of TVs, so it's a good spot to catch a sports game. I don't think I would come back here next time I'm in Anchorage unless it was just for a drink!

The food and service was worth the wait. I would recommend getting the app and plan your dining…read moreexperience.

Great place just like snooze in Colorado great food great staff a long wait just like snoozeread more

Drunken noodles hit the SPOT. Cozy booth @ the window is…read moreperfection. Kind service that is very timely. Thumbs up!

Third time trying ginger. We got there right at 5pm and it was basically empty. Our server came…read moreright over and we ordered our drinks and food right away. Food took maybe 10 minutes not long at all. I got the steak frites. Again the fries were not crispy at all. The steak was good, perfectly medium and I couldn't see the sweet bbq sauce on it but could taste it. The dish is not worth $38 though. I'd rather get a baked potato or mashed potato's than fries for it to be that price. Steak was good but nothing amazing. No ad ons for it. It was pre cut into slices. Did t care for the kale salad it came with either. The fresh horseradish sauce was good though. I also got the frankenberry cocktail. They are very small too.

Expensive, but fantastic food, great service and beautiful views. Not touristy at all IMO but it is…read morein a hotel... so clearly, most patrons were likely tourists like myself. I walked in alone on a weeknight for dinner and was told to sit in the bar (I did ask for an actual table since several were open, but was told they were for reservations only...) While initially off-putting, I still got a great view from my bar table and great service from my server in the bar area! She was knowledgeable, made great recommendations and was attentive; not just to me, but alsoto the tables next to me that I could hear. The Cioppino was perfect and exactly what I was looking for. The portion size was perfect for me, though the table next to me did say they were still hungry. I also did appreciate the little table bar snacks (mixed nuts, raisins, etc.) - you don't see those much anymore. The hotel itself is a bit dated, it was a bit tough to find and it is certainly expensive, but the food itself was worth it. I will say other surprise was the wine menu - despite boasting a sommelier and wine cellar, I did honestly expect a larger selection. But I was very happy with the wine I selected regardless!

The service by Marco was excellent, the food was underwhelming! The crab risotto had 3 tiny pieces…read moreof crab for $60 great flavors but not worth it at all. The Ribeye was a bit tough for med rare cook, the pork chop was very good. The Caesar salad was wet simple and a lack of flavor. The salads and soups were delivered by someone with no pepper or parmesan or a spoon. For the price point and ambience it was overall mot worth it.

To caveat, I'd give 4.5 stars if possible. My husband and I…read morewere visiting AK for pleasure & some work - and before heading home we wanted to go to a restaurant that had fresh seafood options. Orso was one of the few nicer restaurants in Anchorage that was open on a Sunday so we headed there after a very long day out at Seward. We arrived around 7:30pm. It wasn't super busy so we were seated immediately. Our server suggested some drink options based on what we liked (me: gin; my husband: bourbon). They were very good. We got the calamari appetizer - I loved the artichokes and thin lemon slices added in, plus both fried and fresh calamari in the dish. I got the Parmesan crusted halibut and my husband ordered the halibut with diavolo pasta. Both were very good. My dish came with asparagus and mushroom risotto; the risotto was pretty salty but still good. The fish was cooked well and I enjoyed it. Overall we had a very nice dinner at Orso, and I'd recommend if you're looking for a more special dinner. As I mentioned it was later on a Sunday so not busy - so the atmosphere was pretty quiet and the ambiance was cozy.

We saved this place for LAST on our Alaska vacation, and I am SO glad we did! Hands down, this was…read morethe BEST restaurant I had the pleasure of visiting in Anchorage. Everything we ordered was absolutely scrumptious. The flavors alone?! MOUTHWATERING. Every dish tasted like thought and care went into it, and I would recommend this place again and again. But what really made the night special was our server. She had to be one of the best in the city! This was my birthday dinner, and she made me feel nothing short of special from beginning to end. Even when it was time to leave, the hospitality continued. They boxed up our leftovers for us and took extra care packaging everything because they knew we were traveling. That small detail meant so much and earned them even MORE brownie points with me. The food, the flavor, the service, the hospitality--10/10 across the board. The PERFECT way to end my Alaska birthday adventure. I'll definitely be back whenever Anchorage brings me this way again!