Our food was rough. I had the bison sliders they were dry, rubbery, not seasoned and tasted like they had been frozen and thawed several times. There were 6 of us and the only person who didn't have a problem with the food was the one that had pizza it was good! We also had 2 in our group get steaks and they were both very overcooked. $300 for 6 people and mediocre food I will not go back! read more

Firstly all the meals I have here are subpar at best. Also i'm 19 and the staff does not seem to respect me as a paying customer, for example they don't refill my drink, ask if we are good or even give us the check. So overrated. read more

I skipped over this place when searching for a place to eat multiple times due to the star rating it has on Yelp. But we drove by and thought it looked so cool so we decided to give it a chance, especially since most of the bad reviews had to do with service. I can deal with poor service if the food is good and interesting. I see what the reviews were talking about, the service is slow and spotty. It was tough to find the hostess and I felt a bit like we were an imposition to her. Our server was awesome but clearly busy, she did her best to get to us as much as she could. So, go expecting slow waits and not to be super attended to. Now.... The food. All was super good. We got the kale ceasar salad, half order of chicken nacho and the truffle mushroom pizza. The salad was really refreshing, even my husband who wasn't excited about it was really happy with it. They nachos were really good and interesting in that they're cooked on the wood fire stove. But the star was the truffle mushroom pizza. Oh my, it was soooo tasty. The flavors were really well thought out and balanced. read more

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I'mma be real with you, Yelp. This is simply my own opinion, and to each their own. The pulled pork nachos were just alright. Now, I get that these are not your typical nachos. When they got to our table, I did a double take for second because it resembled the chipotle steak pizza at Moose's Tooth. I liked everything except for those candied jalapenos/strings of roasted onions that were generously integrated into the the whole thing. I like combinations of sweet and salty, but this one was more on the sweet side. Throughout the dish I felt like this was like a dessert more than an entree, as weird as that sounds. Especially when it cooled down. Something about it, the onions or the jalapenos (or both) were overpowering, cloyingly sweet, and I couldn't really appreciate the pulled pork that was in the dark of the nacho universe. You know how some people have an aversion to cilantro and that's all they can taste in whatever dish it's in, no matter how sparse the amount? It was like that. But with the jalapenos and onions. Mozzarella may not have been the best choice for these nachos, as it congeals relatively quickly. Not a very melty cheese (good for pizza-stretch, but not nachos.) Monterrey-Jack/cotija blend would have been better suited to this dish, something less mild and more robust that could stand up to the rest of it. When I think of Nachos, cheese should be a dominant factor that doesn't get overshadowed by sugar. Next time I'm going less on the jalapenos, hexing the onion and going for raw diced red onion. I remember the pizza being good here, but it's been a while so I can't give you a valid assessment. Fries were really good. So were the fried olives. Beer selection is nice, too. That Southern Tier is wonderful. Service was friendly and all, but hard to flag servers down. Acoustics in this place were a bit jarring at times. Hard time carrying conversation with someone across from you. Wish there were a bit more sound dampening surfaces employed in the ceiling, to balance out the overall industrial structure throughout. read more

I really enjoyed this place! Reminds me of one of my favorites back in Seattle (Local 360). The menu choices were varied and innovative (for Anchorage) and the atmosphere was warm and had that industrial-rustic vibe that I love so much. I ordered a glass of their only Pinot option - Soul Sister, but they were out so they subbed a different label that was pretty good. I would love to see a more extensive wine by the glass offering. We started with a cheese plate that was very well-presented and had some yummy meats and cheeses and local fruit compotes. I noticed a giant beautiful wood-fired pizza oven when I walked in so I decided to try the potato leek and reindeer sausage pizza. It was devine! We also ordered a beet salad and reb-eye and cous-cous dinners. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Overall, I thought it was great. I'll be back... get to the chopper! ;0) read more

Rustic Goat - Git you some Goat! - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This is one of my favorite spaces in Anchorage, self described as "industrial chic." I love the reclaimed wood scraps in the entryway and quirky old signs hidden below the bar. Further design geek out: I love the partial goat branded image on their pizza boxes and on the oven in the front open kitchen space. We sat at the bar for coffee and dessert after dinner elsewhere. No wait so that's a plus right there. Lots of good people watching between the older Turnagain crowd, folks that look like they just finished working out at the AK Rock Gym, and Kaladi swilling hipsters. I want a dessert tasting option! But I always want that. So we ordered two desserts, the ancho brownie with homemade gelato and the s'mores pot de crème. The brownie was nice and chocolatey but needed more gelato (but what doesn't need more gelato?). I was intrigued by this because of the spun sugar, which was beautiful and added a nice contrasting texture. The RG s'mores were good, but (can't believe I'm saying this) there was too much marshmallow. I wanted more chocolate and graham cracker to ground the super sweet marshmallow topping. Or more toasted-marshmallow flavor. I'm coming back for the berry crumble with lemon cake for 2! For myself though. Unless I like my husband's dessert better, then I'll share lol. Coffee was nice and hot and came in cute earthenware. Bonus points for adorable matching pottery cream decanter. read more

Rustic Goat - Ancho brownie with spun sugar - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Saw this place driving down the street and loved the modern cabin cozy feel it gave off. Decided to give it a try after looking at what it offered online. I am very glad that I did. The bison sliders are AMAZING. Sided with their delicious French fries and a cider, it was a warm heavenly moment in Anchorage. If you have food allergies, this place is a bit of a risk as there is cross contamination highly possible in the kitchen. If you have a bit of exposure that is tolerable with your allergy, consider adding this as a place to try. Staff was friendly and helpful too. Walked in and had a seat at a place at the bar. If I wanted a table, I would have had a bit of a wait. Worth it either way. read more

Coming from Chicago, Rustic Goat made me feel right at home! The menu options were creative, atmosphere was trendy, and the building is gorgeous! I enjoyed the cornmeal crusted salmon ($28) that came with cilantro creamed corn and crunchy green beans. It was delicious! Pinkest salmon I've ever seen! My friend ordered the chicken Marsala ($19) and enjoyed her meal as well. It had raisins in it! Prices did not seem expensive to us. They offer plenty of small plate options if you're looking to spend a little less! Parking and seating is definitely scarce here, but if you're lucky enough to score both you will enjoy it! read more

Rustic Goat - View from our table - love all the windows! - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Worst gluten free pizza I've ever had. I couldn't even eat two slices before I called it quits.

A favorite by the owners of Kaladi's! Don't miss out on the mac n cheese (highly recommend adding candied jalapenos) and their salads and fries are excellent too. When it's safe to dine in I love their drink selection. Very worth supporting! read more

The ambience of this place is super cute! Went on a date here and sat upstairs by the fire place as it snowed outside! The pulled pork nachos were really really good! As for main courses my date got the bacon and clam pizza and I got a tomato,chicken and mozzarella panini! Both were very filling and very tasty! Overall we had a great experience here! Will definitely come back read more

Rustic Goat - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Innovative kitchen. I came on an off night (Monday) and was able to get seated almost immediately.

I'd recommend making reservations. We came without one with hopes of trying this place for the first time. After being placed on a waitlist while tables were obviously available (because, as we were told, the kitchen can't handle it) we watched a walk-in table of six be immediately seated. When questioned, the hostess tried to tell me they were waitlisted before us. I heard the whole thing, so I'll give the hostess the benefit of doubt and assume she was simply confused. Irritated, we left unseated and disappointed. I'm sure we'll give it another try one day. I've heard great things about the food. read more

I very much enjoyed most things I tried here! The menu was delightfully unique. The cauliflower flatbread was my favorite, and really quite a nice experience. Tasty, crunchy, and an interesting mix of flavors. Also helped that it was made to be on the healthier side. Now let's talk dessert. I split an order of profiteroles: round pastries filled with orange bourbon ice cream. I very much enjoyed the bourbon flavor, although the orange was more subtle and hard to discern. read more

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Came back to give it another try. There was a beer that I wanted to try but the server claimed it was out. So I tried a different one. Later the server tells me he gave me the wrong beer and the beer I wanted in the first place was available. He was slow. And I don't know what's up with this resturant but the Nachos are still not good. It did however changed the last time I came. I want to like this place but it's a total joke! read more

Hands down, one of the best restaurants in Anchorage. I've loved every one of the many meals that I've had.

Hop environment with yummy food. I feel like it is much needed and welcomed. We've been several times and I have loved the service and the vibe and the food. We are headed back again. And again. read more

Now that I've eaten at RG a few times I feel it it time for a review. I like it here. The food is thoughtful while still sticking to the typical style you would usually find in a restaurant like this. The vibe is downtown Seattle meets Anchorage- my kind of atmosphere. The nachos are delicious, what really sets these apart is the candied jalapeños; they aren't spicy so they compliment the pork and cheese very nicely. The Mac and cheese is delicious especially with the sautéed onions. Salads are great here too... Although on the smaller size of things. I love how the calamari is not fried but pan seared, it's a pleasant change. French fries here are just fabulous so get a side of those as well. I don't like the German chocolate cake though, too much frosting and not enough cake. Derek, a server, is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He made sure our food was sufficient and when it wasn't, he would bring us a new plate of it. His attention to our comfort was outstanding. The reason why it lost a star is I do not feel you get the most bang for your buck. Overall I do enjoy dining here, it's worth the hype in my eyes. read more

Rustic Goat - Pan seared calamari, $12. - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Pulled Pork Nachos is amazingly good. Would recommend to all. 2nd time here and couldn't wait to come back again and order the nachos. read more

Rustic Goat - Pulled Pork Nachos .... amazingly good. Woolukd recommend to all. My 2nd time here and couldn't wait to come back again. - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The brunch is amazing here. Everything is made with good ingredients and the kitchen takes pride in every dish. You can watch them cook your meal if you sit around the bar as it is basically inside the kitchen. Super cool spot. Great beer selection too! Free guest WiFi. read more

I highly recommend their nachos; the drunken clams is a really good dish, too. The view on upper level is very pleasant. All the lumber built into their building came from a century old fish cannery formerly known as historic Wards Cove located at the tidewater mouth of the Kenai River; they've resurrected & relocated a small piece of Alaskan history to this spot. read more

We had just landed and we were looking for a good place to eat. This place isn't far from the airport and we were able to try reindeer sausage for the first time! We loved the vibe and our server was really nice and gave us advice on places to see. The food was good as well as the local beer. Happy we stopped by this place. read more

I almost didn't come because of the poor recent reviews. This is a very modern open kitchen concept with young hip servers and fresh delicious food. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and cheerful servers. Creative dishes and nice wine/beer list. All very Covid conscious too. read more

Not impressed, overall, which is sad because I really thought I would like this place. As others have mentioned, the ambiance and decor of this unique space is lovely. But it was so hot when we were there that I could barely stand it, and I am usually a cold person. We were on the second floor. The first flow was even hotter. Part of this was due to the huge number of people crammed into a very tiny space. Our server was nice, attentive, and helpful, and the service in general was good. However, the food was generally disappointing and highly overpriced (which I would say about the menu as a whole). The fried olives were more charred than fried. The margarita pizza was by far the tastiest thing we had there, with a flavorful crust cooked to the perfect crispness. But the tomatoes were sour. Yes, it's hard to get good tomatoes anywhere in winter, much less Alaska, but I have always felt that if a good restaurant insists on serving them, then they should be of better quality. But I am reasonable and am not really considering that in my review. I then had the steamed clams, which were very salty and rubbery and a small portion, considering how much they cost. The salad wasn't very interesting, either (though my friend's blue cheese salad was considerably better with perfectly roasted romaine). Finally, the caramel ice cream tasted more like coffee ice cream, an important distinction for one who doesn't like coffee. As a non-beer drinker, I can't speak to the selections on tap, but the wine list is short and not great. My friend had two different bad wines, one Malbec and one Cab, and while I enjoyed my Rosé, very little else looked appealing and, again, very expensive. I might go there again for the blue cheese salad and pizza, if it weren't so loud, crowded, and mediocre. read more

The atmosphere was great, the decor beautiful and the staff 0wonderful, but the food... the food was not my favorite. I had wanted to come here for sometime and unfortunately wasn't very impressed with the menu when I finally did. I don't think my friend, husband or myself finished our food. We certainly had no desire to bring it home. I'm sure we'll try them again, hopefully next will be better. read more

Unique Food Options, Hipster atmosphere... Nothing bad to say, definitely worth trying this place out read more

Food was amazing! Nachos were sweet and spicy, Mac and cheese tasted like an entire BBQ dinner and the bison sliders were juicy and unique in the best way! The smores dessert was super tasty as well! I recommend making reservations beforehand cause it's very busy but we had no issues because we made reservations online. read more

Rustic Goat - Smores - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Excellent restaurant- stroganoff was the absolute best we had in a long time. Pizza was also great, with a good beer selection.

Didn't expect it but, Rustic Goat was simply magnificent. Cool vibe. Such a great menu, it was really hard to choose, but I am really happy that I had Kale Salad. Workers: top-notch. Attentive and professional. 10/10 would come back again to Rustic Goat and would recommend if you're in the area. read more

Upscale, hipster, and not-touristy is how I'd describe the Rustic Goat's ambiance. I really liked the floor to ceiling glass windows; it felt much more like a restaurant in Seattle with a few exceptions...like reindeer meat. I didn't get to try the food, just drinks, but from where I seated, everything the waiters brought out looked delicious. I would definitely come back for a full dinner if I'm ever this way again. read more

I enjoyed brunch here while staying in Anchorage. The halibut tacos were great (pro tip: order them with a side of chimichurri). The service was great though it took them a while to remember that I was there (seated outside) so I ended up spending about 2 hours there. I love that they offer half pints of draft beer, so I was able to try a lot of different beers without getting completely wasted. I really had my heart set on one of their dinner entrees and didn't realize I was visiting during the brunch mealtime instead, so I'll have to visit again in the evening! read more

My friend and I were searching for a new place to try breakfast. We'd driven past this place multiple times on our ventures around Anchorage and always deemed it 'somewhere we needed to try'. So finally, one midsummer weekday morning at around 10:00 AM we popped in. The place wasn't busy at all, but there were a couple straggling late morning individuals grabbing a brunch as well. The set-up of the place is a bit confusing. It appears to be a sit-down restaurant, but when we arrived they handed us little menus and told us to order at the front. Our coffee would be served to the side, then we could pick a seat and they would serve the food to us. I ordered a small breakfast sandwich and my friend got the breakfast burrito. Our cups of coffee were quite large and served in heavy, rustic-styled ceramic mugs. They have a full set of coffee condiments to the side so you can cream and sweeten to your delight before choosing a table. The coffee was served warm and was probably some of the best coffee I've tried in Anchorage in terms of freshness and flavor. We both ordered our coffee black and added a bit of creamer. They do have flavored coffee drinks as well. The food was served within about 20 minutes and came warm. Both servings were quite small, which was what I expected. Their breakfast menu only had about 5 choices total and none of them insinuated that they were served with a side. The options were all very light and obviously meant to be a quick and simple meal. Unfortunately the meals were just VERY light. There was nothing exceptionally filling about either the burritos or the croissant sandwich that I had. Don't get me wrong- both were delicious, prepared fresh, and made with very high quality (I'd almost argue gourmet) ingredients. But they were tiny servings. Both my friend and I are used to bigger breakfasts so we left feeling a little unsatisfied. Just be forewarned that the meals are small. With that being said, they were delicious and I'd definitely snack here again on a morning when I wasn't feeling so hungry. The true reason this place earned 5 stars from me is the mere atmosphere. It's a two story rustic building with beautiful lighting, large windows, and plenty of outdoor seating as well. The dark wooden hues mix with a bit of an industrial architecture to make a surprisingly cozy place to sit and dine. I haven't tried lunch or dinner here yet, but I certainly will in the future. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, the coffee was warm, and the food was good. I wish their portion sizes were a bit bigger- but I like that they offer a unique and light dining experience in Anchorage. I will be back. read more

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The food was soooo good! We had a table on the patio, and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The sliders were terrific! The server was friendly, and our food came quickly. I will definitely be back again! read more

Rustic Goat - Such a great time :) - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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My husband came to Anchorage on business. Read reviews of this place and liked the exterior. Went in, plenty of room but crowded. We sat at the bar in the unique and charming metro-style restaurant and bar. We liked to watch the cooks and front line prepare yummy looking dishes, pizzas and deserts. They were quick, efficient and a pleasure to watch. We ordered a local IPA and hubs a cider and stuffed olives with kale. Hips and parm cheese. Our drinks came fast and shortly after or app. It was small for $6 but tasty. Kale was crisp and the olives were good. Not great but unique. We visited with the bar supervisor. He and all the staff was friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and plan to go again tomorrow. read more

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Out of the 5 days worth of meals we enjoyed while in Anchorage, Rustic Goat was by far the best meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is great, beer is cold, servers are friendly and prompt, and the food/portion sizes are great for the prices. We split the pulled pork nachos and the salmon po'boy. Both were amazing and perfect for my boyfriend and I to share. We will be back next time we are in Anchorage! read more

Rustic Goat - Salmon po'boy with spread and fries, nachos half eaten in the background (they were huge!) - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

It's okay. Pizza was soggy. The kabob was practically gray, it was so over cooked. The pulled pork nachos were surprisingly good, and I would order them again. The single best thing I had was the s'mores dessert with the homemade marshmallow fluff. What WASN'T good was the waiter who made a crappy, snide comment about my friend who had eaten her entire dessert, and it made her feel like he was commenting negatively on her weight. I'm sure there are other wait staff there that are perfectly delightful--but I will never know because I won't be going back any time soon. read more

Had a great experience. Love the rustic laid back vibes of the restaurant and the floor to ceiling windows and openness. We came for their Sunday brunch and loved it. They had a good selection to choose from. I got the shrimp & grits and my husband got the chicken fried steak biscuit. Everything was made from scratch and had their own unique twist to it. I do feel like for the price you pay, the serving size is a little on the smaller side. My shrimp & grits was 16$ and I got about 6 shrimp over a cup and a half of grits. They also had a nice draft beer selection as well. We will be back! read more

Rustic Goat - Brunch shrimp and grits, other plate is country fried chicken biscuit - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

As always, hate reviewing a place negatively, but I feel it's only helpful to pass on the experience I had here. Rustic goat opened few years back with much fanfare. It's a beautiful space, owned by kaladdi(sic) in a moneyed yet underserved neighborhood. But talk of the place fizzled out shortly after it opened. Recently, I wondered why and then quickly found out. This morning I went to brunch with, it should be noted, my wife and child. There was practically no one in there at noon during Sunday brunch. We were seated quickly with no offer of accommodation for the baby. This only bothered me because I saw other servers giving booster seats, nets, and upright seats to the other children in the restaurant. I had to get up and grab my own child seat from the corner after my server set it down and shrugged indifferently when I asked if I could use it. I was excited to try the beignets and shakshuka (for the record, beignets were awesome) but alas, the eggs for the shakshuka were overdone. Not accidentally overlooked a bit, but criminally overdone. Literally gray yolk in what otherwise looked like a delicious dish. I would have happily swapped the eggs out but ten minutes went by trying to grab the servers attention. Most of that time he spent with his back turned to us in the corner before I finally got up and told him I wanted to send food back. I will give him credit for being amenable to this request, refunding it with no questions asked. But I have to say he otherwise gave me some of the worst service I've ever had. I wanted to buy drinks, dessert etc. but he never checked up other than the initial order and just dropping the food off. I wouldn't be so irritated if I didn't see most the staff just standing there most of the time. To rustic goat management: I wanted to like your restaurant, even wanted to spend money on high markup items, but I was simply never given the chance. I wish you luck in the future, but sadly, don't know if you'll be around much longer. Update: contacted management on the off chance I came in on a bad day or had an outlying experience. 2 months has gone by and no one has responded so... read more

Been trying different restaurants every time I visit Anchorage and the chicken at Rustic Goat with the Bleu cheese mashed potatoes very likely is the best meal I've had up here. Wife had the steak and to me it was better than Club Paris. Only downside is the lack of parking. Server was great! The five spice donuts with the blueberry and custard are just as amazing as the chicken and steak. They said the chef had been working on improving the menu and he definitely succeeded! read more

I would do unholy things for their sausage, potato, and leek pizza. I never had leek on pizza before but now I want to put it on all my pizzas! A nice interior, small parking lot, but nonetheless a nice place to dine in. read more