There's something about airports that strips things down to their bare bones transit, impatience, overpriced mediocrity dressed up as convenience. And then, every once in a while, you stumble into a place that refuses to play that game. Silver Gulch is that place. You walk in expecting another layover trap, and instead you're handed a front-row seat to something damn near cinematic. Jets glide in like steel whales, engines humming, lights blinking against that cold Alaskan sky. You're two feet from the runway, and it feels like a million-dollar show nobody bothered to charge admission for. Now let's talk about the move the "Carry-On." Black and blue beef, jalapeño, lettuce, some kind of back-alley secret sauce that ought to be under lock and key. Wrapped up tight like it knows you've got a flight to catch. This isn't just airport food it's survival gear. You grab it, you walk, and somewhere between the terminal doors and baggage claim... it's gone. No ceremony. No leftovers. Just the memory of something that hit harder than it had any right to. That's the kind of food that doesn't need poetry but it gets it anyway. Service? Sharp. No nonsense. The kind of attentiveness that doesn't hover but somehow knows exactly when your glass is getting low. The pilsner recommended without hesitation comes in smooth, clean, no gimmicks. Brewing companies usually lock you into their lineup like it's a contract. Here, at least, you're not getting bullied by the tap list. And the room itself dark wood, rich tones, a little rugged, a little refined. It's got that quiet confidence. Not trying too hard. Not screaming for attention like the rest of the terminal circus behind you. Now sure if you're the type who wants to disappear into some tucked-away lounge like the Alaska Airlines Lounge, sip something fancy, and pretend you're not in transit, that's your play. But you'll miss it. You'll miss this the runway, the movement, the raw, mechanical poetry of people going somewhere. And that's the thing. Travel isn't always about comfort. Sometimes it's about the moment. I bounced around that airport chased a few options, sized them up, felt that familiar itch of "this ain't it." And then I landed here, sat down, took it all in and just like that, the search was over. No snobbery. No overthinking. Just calling it like it is. If you find yourself in Anchorage, standing in that airport with time to kill and hunger creeping in, do yourself a favor walk into Silver Gulch, grab a window, order the Carry-On, and watch the world take off right in front of you. Because sometimes the best part of the journey... is the place you almost overlooked. read more

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I am writing this review with the explicit intent of getting the attention of upper management at Silver Gulch Brewing. First and foremost, the service here is absolutely great, and that is a testament to the heroic efforts of your frontline staff, not your leadership. When the restaurant first opens, there is only one single server tasked with handling every single order, delivering food, and busing tables for dozens of patrons. To expect one person to carry the weight of an entire airport morning rush is entirely unacceptable. SHAME ON MANAGEMENT for allowing this operational failure. In a high-volume airport environment, management should be active, visible, and on duty during opening hours--not off duty or being visible. Furthermore, on top of juggling orders, delivery, and busing, this lone server is forced to police the bar area because it doesn't open until 8:00 AM. Travelers naturally sit down at the empty stools, forcing the busy server to repeatedly stop what they are doing to turn people away. This is a fixable logistics issue. Management should have signs clearly posted and the bar stools physically marked off or blocked until 8:00 AM so the staff doesn't have to bear that extra burden. A note to Fellow Travelers. If you are coming in early, please be incredibly patient with the staff. They are working their absolute hardest under unfair conditions. To the management team: Fix your scheduling, get on the floor to support your people, and put up proper signage. Your staff deserves better, and so do your paying customers. read more

I've never been made to feel more like an inconvenience just for trying to order. I only asked one question about the menu. Our interactions lasted less than a minute - total. The server gave an exasperated sigh and looked at me with such contempt. No one deserves that, ever. Consider eating elsewhere. Denali Spirits in B Gate are much more welcoming and friendly. read more

I loved the convenience of the take out window and not having to actually go in the restaurant. Fries were fine and hit the spot. No complaints. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The guy in the gray hat was handling food no gloves. I know this is not about policy because the other guy had on gloves. I ordered a simple waffle and chicken stripe and I watched as several people who ordered items that require actual cooking, get their order prior to me. The worst part may be that they are still using Styrofoam, especially for hot food!!! I definitely will bypass them the next time I'm in Anchorage airport. read more

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Great Parm Fries and cold beer after landing in Alaska. Quick service and a nice atmosphere. Didn't stay long. Just waiting on my ride but will come back. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Parm Fries and Cold Beer - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The cod fish and chips were so freaking good. It was perfectly cooked and everything was delicious. I would highly recommend it! The Alaskan fruit wine was yummy but sour. 10% off for cash purchases of nonalcoholic items. Can't believe this was airport food. Decent size too! read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Cod fish and chips - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Dog Friendly place to get your libations! Full bar so Pre-Flight Jalapeño Bloody Maria's! They are Spicy Good! Our flights are at noon to Portland, so grabbed a killer pocket 'The Steak & Stout' delish. Steak, sautéed mushrooms, bacon bits, green peppers, cheese perfect plate to split if I wasn't just wanting a half pita, and we were in a hurry to board we would of got ourselves each a whole. Quick service and Kristina said the pockets are fast and they were! Oh yeah, the Tequila is infused with jalapeños so that's the kicker! read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - The Steak & Stout Pocket! Delish! - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great spot to eat while waiting at the Anchorage airport. The burger there is amazing and I honestly would go in if allowed just to eat it on a weekly basis. The prices where honestly not bad for an airport and around the exact same if not cheaper than some of the breweries or burger places around Anchorage. The staff was very friendly and assisted me right away when I sat down. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Excellent food fantastic pricing for the breakfast pocket. Our server is pretty slow and not real excited to be here, however it is early . Nice airport location with REAL food! read more

Ordered a pizza to go at the terminal c. The girl told me 10 min and left 20 min later food was piling up on the counter and no one would help us. We had to leave our food to make our flight. Horrible service. read more

For an airport restaurant it was pretty good. I had a fresh raspberry lemonade and a pizza with reindeer sausage. Both were surprisingly good with the pizza being a nice size for one. The service was very friendly and attentive. Extensive beer/spirits list which, if I wasn't working, would have been very tempting to try. read more

Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo, but Silver Gulch Brewing has hands down the best Biscuit and Gravy I've had in my life. Anchorage isn't exactly the biggest airport, and it's one of the farthest places from "the south", so I was initially hesitant about the biscuits and gravy, but I'm SO happy I got it. The staff was nice, I got food to go, but my oh my was that a biscuit to remember! The biscuit was pillowy/fluffy, but not so much so that it was falling apart. It was nice and buttery as well. The gravy was perfect. Not over or under seasoned, and the perfect mix of sausage mixed into the gravy. The sausage texture was perfect too, small little pieces and very uniform. I've thought of this Biscuit and gravy several times since going to ANC and I can't wait to go back! read more

First time visit and will not go back. I ordered an appetizer (boneless chicken) and a glass of wine. People that were seated after me ordered a pizza and received it before my food came out. I finally got my chicken it was ok they forgot my celery sticks. I had to ask for them. I was going to order pizza when I first came in but they said it takes 20 minutes and I was going to board soon so that's why I ordered an appetizer. read more

I am from Alaska and have been to this restaurant before. I usually spend a good deal of money for dinner and I always tip very well. Today, I walked inside and sat down at a table with four chairs. There were maybe five customers in the entire place. Almost every table was empty. The floors were filthy. The waitress told me I had to move because that table was for three or four people. I didn't want to be stuck against a wall and feel cramped with my luggage so I walked out and they lost the money for a steak dinner and a few drinks. I won't be back. read more

Let me give you some advice. Go somewhere else for something to eat or drink before your flight. Our server was awful (older lady of the three waiters). Every time I asked for something (napkins, water, the check), I was met with no response and she would just walk away. Did you hear me? Then, she would drop off what I wanted and just walk away without saying anything. I was asking for the bare basic items. I would have ordered another beer, but she never came by to ask. She would just slowly walk around, seeming like everyone was there just to annoy her. It was absolutely awful. Terrible way to represent your company. On top of that, everything was served on picnic items. Plastic silverware, plastic cups, paper plates, styrofoam bowls..... What is this? I would give 0 stars if I I could. read more

Meal served did not match what was ordered, though waitress insisted it was correct. Chicken gumbo soup had no visible chicken, and was spicy "hot" with slices of spicy sausage, probably pork. read more

We had a good experience. The food was good. The server was very attentive. We sat in the back and it was split between two servers which was enough and almost all tables were filled. I had a cup of the soup of the day which was creamy potato. It was hot and tasted good. Nothing out of this world. No cheese it it like melty on top. Had bacon, carrots, and celery that I could tell. Came with a pretzel stick which was ok. We also got the fried pickles spears which were very good! Huge pickle slices, came with 4 despite the menu saying three lol. They were very hot and had to wait to eat them. Just enough batter to pickle ratio. We picked ranch to dip. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Coup of soup $7 - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The food did not justify the overall dining experience. There was no greeting at the entrance for several minutes, even though many tables were available. After being seated, service was delayed, and no staff checked on us for a while. Service seemed uneven compared to how other guests were attended to, which affected our experience read more

Stopped by for a quick snack before the flight and replace it my surprised by a interacting service (thank you Helena), good beer (especially the Epicenter) and nice view over the runway. The portions, however, slightly disappointed, especially calamari were for one bite. The interior is cute and the table design is somewhat interesting. Really did enjoy the view over the runway. Check the bill as you might get overcharged for your order and that's precisely what happened to us. Would recommend you to try the hush puppies with the cranberry sauce, tasted very unique. Septfest sausage on sauerkraut was pretty interesting However, I got a charged for two rather than half. Reuben rolled were nothing to impress. read more

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Halibut fish and chips are very good. One of the few airport restaurants that is real restaurant quality food. They were fast as well.

For airport food this place knocked it out of the park. Cheap (relative to airport prices) beer and good selection. Lots of food options but I wasn't that hungry so opted for a half order of the seafood hush puppies. The raspberry sauce served with them is so good. Everyone I was with enjoyed their food. Our server was great and fast without rushing us. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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We were on the way back home so we stopped here for dinner. Halibut fish and chips is recommended ,soup is good. Service is beyond my expectations. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Soup of the day chicken gumbo soup - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Can't beat the view in here. If you like grabbing a bite to eat and staring at some airplanes as they taxi around and so forth. Also, it might be the only sit down restaurant with a view (that isn't people watching). Norton and Humpy's are both inside facing. Service is speedy. So speedy, in fact, that I hadn't even looked at the menu. I'm sure for the peeps who need to catch a flight, that is good. The service, while fast, wasn't very friendly. It felt like they wanted to just get orders and move to the next things. It also felt like they are used to people drinking and eating really quickly as the server seemed surprised when I asked for a refill on water. The star of the show for food? The rye bread. Everything else was pretty low grade, processed, simple. The bacon looked and tasted like the microwave variety from my childhood. Remember when that was all the rage? "This bacon is microwavable and ready in 35 seconds!" (but it doesn't have much flavor or density). A fast and speedy spot for breakfast. An easy spot to get a simple meal before a flight. Nothing special. After finishing the meal, the bottle shop is a nice area to peruse. Lots of local libations. Everything from locally made whiskeys to many local bottle and cans. read more

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In all honesty I'm glad someone has a savory vegetarian food at the airport that isn't just cheese. I got a veggie burger and fries. It was about $20. The service was nice and fast. The fries were good but the burger was dry and they only had ketchup for it. There was some kind of seasoning on it that gave me horrible indigestion. I ate about half and had to throw the rest away. Kind of sad to waste food and money. Hopefully next time I'm there it'll be better. read more

It's a tired cliché in Yelp reviews, and I try to avoid using it but...I just can't here: "Boy, has this place gone downhill". I'm not sure what has happened to them over the last few years bout...they are almost always out of over half of the things in the menu. The menu is more like a guide to what was on tap years ago. The bartenders will gleefully tell you "OUT OF THAT, SORRY" for the first 3 beers you probably try to order. It was already odd that a brewery from Fairbanks had a place in the Anchorage airport, but now...they don't even have much Silver Gulch on tap. The last 3 times I've been they had one on tap from Silver Gulch, and the rest were from Trump-lovin' Matanuska Brewery. Food is sub-par. Service is spotty. This place needs new management, badly. I wish an Anchorage brewery (that's NOT Matanuska) would take over and completely re-do this location. Anchorage Brewing Company, are you listening? read more

We got to the airport with enough time to spare and decided to have dinner before boarding our flight. They had a short line at the take out counter, I didn't think it would take too long. It took so long to get our food, we barely had time to get to our gate for boarding. We got a Crispy Chicken sandwich and a Black & Blue Carry-on. The food was okay, not worth the almost an hour wait. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I really don't think you can compare this to a airport place. Prices reasonable food is great morning noon or night . Waitresses are top shelf, I dine here every time I come through Anchorage, it's good. It's reasonable and it's tasty. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Supper at the Silver Gulch. - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Shoutout to Mike and the Monday morning crew. Traveled for 12 hours from home and was recommended this spot to go. As someone who doesn't like to eat from franchised restaurants, this is one place that I wouldn't mind visiting again. I ordered the Breakfast Pocket and it was more than enough. It also included a sanitizer packet and some sauce. Pleasantly surprised by the quality of taste and the quality service. Mahalo, Mike!! read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Pocket - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

A better place to eat at the airport than McDonald's but the food didn't match the nice vibe of the actual restaurant. The boneless buffalo wings were average, the corn dogs for kids were overly fried and they needed to change their oil but we loved the potato wedges. I got the loaded potato wedges and was really excited for them but the bacon on them was not cooked all the way and was jiggly and pretty much raw. I saw others pick the bacon out of theirs as well. I also had the mango mimosa. It's a big size and hood just really strong! Which I'm sure most will love. read more

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Nice restaurant at the Anchorage airport. Moderately priced, fast service and a great view of the incoming planes. Beer batter cod cajun fries and coleslaw. Hubby said it was very good! I had a pretty darn good caesar salad pita. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Beer battered cod with Cajun fries and coleslaw. - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The bartender cheated me on my grande Marnier on my Cadillac magarita. There was no orange flavor or color into this glass. Then charge me $15 . What a rip off. Won't be stopping here next time at airport. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - This is supposed to be a Cadillac magarita with grande Marnier. Do u see dark orange? This isn't stirred. - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Quiet airport restaurant with good food. Our server was very attentive and the menu choices all looked pretty good. I knocked off a star because they were out of the first two items I tried to order, so I just went with potato wedges and a glass of wine. It was a good experience overall though, so I'll try again on my next trip to Anchorage. read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Loaded Potato Wedges - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

My husband and I needed lunch to take aboard our flight to Seattle. We checked out the menu for Silver Gulch and thought the carry-on pocket sandwiches sounded like a good idea, so I went to the take out counter a little before 10 am. Only breakfast menus were lying on the counter, so I asked about getting lunch. The man behind the counter acted like it was a big deal to ask and said he needed to talk to the chef before I could order lunch. The chef agreed to make two South Bound (I think that is the name; they are vegetarian sandwiches). I ordered them without mushrooms. While I was waiting for them, the man behind the counter turned on the overhead menus for lunch. (So what was the big deal and drama about me ordering lunch a few minutes early?) Friendlier customer service is advised if you want to know what you can do better. We carried our sandwiches on board and opened them shortly after takeoff, maybe an hour after ordering. They were the one soggiest messes we have ever eaten. The vegetables were fresh and the "no mushrooms" request was honored, but I can't figure out why something that is designed for takeout and carryon would be so soggy. I finished most of mine, making a mess because veggie bits kept falling on my lap, the seat, or the floor. My husband took one bite and threw the rest away. Less-soggy sandwiches are also a good idea. read more

Meh. It's decent food especially for being in an airport, but I really hope their Fairbanks location is better in the food quality department. For the airport it is one of the few sit down restaurant selections. They have added a Humpy's to the airport now. The Silver Gulch beer is good, and they offer a great selection. But, typically I am not at the airport to drink. If that is your thing go belly up to their bar. They also have a shop that offers a lot of great to go selections from local breweries in town. So if you need something local to bring to your final destination definitely give their shop a browse. Their food menu is average. Their main focus is pizza, and they have a very nice selection of different pizzas with a variety of toppings. The pizza in terms of quality and taste is not very good. Really nothing stand out about it. The dough is pretty chewy in my opinion. They do give a decent portion of toppings on their pizza. But the taste is average. I also ordered a 1/2 order of seafood hush puppies. Definitely more emphasis on the hush puppy than the seafood part. They should just remove the seafood all together. Service was decent, and the food came out fast, which is good if you need to catch a flight in short time. Their food is certainly better than what they will give you on the airplane, but you are almost better off picking up sandwiches at the Fred Meyer deli. This is a place to make sure you don't starve on the airplane, or to grab some beers while you wait for your flight. read more

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I don't think I have ever given a poor review before so I will have to start my reasons for my 1 star: Poor Service & Attitude from the server.. I do realize we have been in this Covid world for 2 years but come on this has been a way of life & from the people I know we take this into consideration & tip extra due to short staff but something that is hard to swallow is bad attitudes. We stopped at Silver Gulch to get 1 drink before boarding a flight & waited & waited & finally Ji-Laine came over to help us! We'll when we finished Ji-Laine kept passing us not to see if we needed anything else or to check on us so finally I went to the bar to pay the bill & the bartender was the manager who was very pleasant & her name was Frankie, she said she would take my concerns to Matt who was the Manager to have it addressed since it has been an issue. One thing I don't like is having to hunt down someone to take my $. I will also reward good service & a positive attitude, I do understand people can have a bad day but that's not my problem, especially if your in the service industry. And Silver Gulch didn't have any of their beer on tap??? read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - Receipt-no Silver Gulch beer available to purchase - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

After an early morning flight from Fairbanks to Anchorage and two hours' sleep, I spoiled myself with breakfast at Silver Gulch (SG). I have 16 hours till my next flight to LA where I connect to my flight to DFW. It was reindeer sausage, two eggs over easy+, wheat toast, and coffee, lots of coffee SG was good, not great, as I normally expect at an airport restaurant. But it got me through the moment. I just needed to warm my belly before my airport nap.... "The stomach is the seat of all feeling. The heart is the seat of the conscience. The mind is the seat of the ego. Your body is the seat of the soul. "When a man goes out in the night and looks up at the universe, he is observing a mirror of himself. The universe in us is a reflection of the universe we see out our eyes." ~Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem - read more

Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I absolutely love their cheddar beer soup with reindeer sausage. It comes with a freshly baked pretzel. I've also had the club sandwich and it was fantastic. You would never guess that it's airport food. This is a top notch restaurant and I highly recommend it. We always eat here when we are at the airport. read more

Pit stop before our flight out. Friendly service. Quick bartenders. Cold beer. Close to C gates. Nothing to complain about. read more

Having been in Nome Alaska for the last six weeks, I was looking forward to a good meal and nice beer at affordable prices. Looking at the reviews for Silver Gulch and comparing the other options and menus at the airport, Silver Gulch, by far, had the most diverse menu and decent prices for an airport. Unfortunately, they lived up to their 3 star average. As I sat down I sat for quite awhile before I was even acknowledged and the service was at a Nome Alaska, no hurry pace, instead of the typical airport service. I ordered a 40 Below Stout and the Carne Diavlo Brick Oven Pizza. The stout was good and originally I rated it at a 3.75 on Untapped but unlike most stouts and porters, it did not warm well . I was trying to stretch it out to enjoy with my pizza but I had to drink it quickly to enjoy. I changed my rating to a 3.5. The Carne Diavlo pizza was Ground Beef, Bacon, Jalapeno, Feta, Gruyere, and Mozzarella. It was an ok pizza but the beef was unseasoned, the bacon was very crispy and lacking flavor, and the Jalapeno dominated the flavor profile. I love spicy dishes, but the flavor profile was Jalapeno. The crust was ok but a little greasy, the sauce was good and the cheeses were decent but clearly not high quality. By no means did I leave hungry and dissapointed but I did not leave excited to stop by on my next trip through Anchorage. Taste: 6 Quality vs Cost: 8 Presentation: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere and ambiance: 5 Toptal 29/50 = 3 star 40 below porter. read more

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