Charming place with excellent service, remarkably sophisticated food and a lovely bistro…read moreatmosphere. 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!

Took advantage of the St. Patrick day menu. We got the shepherds pie which reminded me a lot of the…read moreone 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.

Interesting little place that is ALWAYS busy. It seems they are always short staffed so service is…read moreenough to get drinks, food, and tab. But... if you have someone to converse with it's not to bad! The food was alright, nothing to write home to but it works when it's late at night. The inside decore is aviation centered and as I was told it's an old "pilot's bar". But the stickers will give you plenty to look at while you wait for a place to sit, or your server.

Food was so top notch versus my expectations. Get the halibut n chips! Clams equals yum. You…read morehafta wait n fight for a seat here for a reason. Very busy yet fully taken care of and welcomed. Semi awkward waiting for a seat but also part of the character of this bar. Plenty of friendly locals and visitors chatting it up with me as I sat alone. Walked outa there stuffed n happy at 11 pm and it still looked like 4pm outside. Never forget experience fo me.

This local, walkable coffee/beer/wine eatery is a unique Anchorage gem. Nestled in a neighborhood…read more(unlike most Anchorage restaurants), it has a modern-rustic decor, great menu, diverse beverage list, good service, outdoor seating, and it's close to home. Highly recommend (even if you're from across town and need to drive there).

I hate to say this, but the Rustic Goat now is a shadow of its former self. Originally a pub style…read morerestaurant with great food and affordable drinks, recent management has increased prices substantially and drastically decreased portions. $28 for a burger is insane. There is no way someone could look another adult in the eye, explain that price, and be taken seriously. Service is too slow for how expensive everything is, but friendly enough. The ambiance is still nice enough with the Mountain View but again, the overall experience is overpriced and lacks its former character and soul.

Excellent food, friendly service, kind of cute place it Irish Pub vibe, lots of seating and…read moreGuinness boards and ads for Jamieson's. Beware though, the fish and chips while quite delicious are not large pieces of halibut and the chips are "potato crisps" but homemade and that makes up for the slight misnomer. They pretzel with beer cheese- don't miss it. It could be a meal alone. Then there was the corned beef and cabbage soup/stew. Delicious and I'm by golly making it. Innovative and amazing.

Good food, great selection of beer and whiskey Challenge…read morethe bartender to create a top shelf oldie or enjoy an Irish Death with an Irish whiskey back. Other Irish entertainment on various evenings

I, as a kid growing up in England, saw these American diners on tv, and we didn't have such things…read morewhere I lived in my tiny little village, and oh how I longed for the diner experience - sitting at the counter, having a breakfast and coffee, "just like in the movies" And, so of course, when I moved here at the ripe old age of 41, there, shining in all its chrome beauty, was the epitome of all my teenage fantasies beckoning me inside, to pop my diner cherry. As yet, I have still not sat on one of the counter stools, but they are there! Just like on tv! And I, who has lived here now for almost 14 years feel such pride in our beautiful shiny diner, which in my humble opinion, is better than any I saw on tv, because it's metal. I challenge any movie maker (pfft, like that gonna happen) who might be planning a movie based in Alaska, and needing a 50's style diner, to find anything so beautifully retro, even in the Lower 48, and probably needing very little styling to make it meet their vintage needs. It has booths, it has counter stools, it has a lovely floor, great art on the walls. Anyway, I digress. We've been coming here for years, ever since it was still called City Diner. They have a good, large, wide ranging menu, covering breakfasts lunches and dinners. I've never had anything bad here. Service is great, and you're almost always seated immediately. It's always busy, but never seems chaotic if you catch my drift. I love that if you order a soda, they bring out the soda, as well as a jug full of said soda, so you can have top ups. Not that I drink loads of soda, I just think it's a nice touch. Today I got a BLT, husband got the Lika chicken wrap, I got fries with mine, and he got tots. We both got coffee, in a good old fashioned diner mug. They are always THAT style of mug, you know the one I mean, kinda got a slim waist, unlike myself. Food came out unbelievably quickly, I was gonna give 4 stars, but I just changed it to 5, cos you know what? Yeah, it's not fine dining, or an amazing dining room, linen tablecloths etc, but it is exceptional for what it is. So it's a 5 star diner. My BLT. Can I just say, this is the best BLT I've had in quite a while, and I get them a lot. Bacon was plentiful and the exact right crispiness, lettuce was fresh, not limp, tomato sliced decently thickly, and I'd normally pick it out, as I find it bland, and doesn't really enhance the sandwich for me, but I ate every bit of it. That bacon man, it was so good. So flavorful. The fries too, crisp and hot. He got that chicken wrap based on my recommendation, as I'd had it on my previous visit. He said it was moist and juicy, and he ate it all. The coffee's very good too. I don't drink a lot of coffee, but our server came round offering refills which I didn't have, but not because it didn't taste good. The worst thing I can say about this place is, I find it difficult to choose what I want to eat, as they have some very desirable options. bathrooms are very clean, and echo the 50's diner style, with the same flooring as throughout the dining room, and black and white tiling on the walls. Often some places dining rooms might be clean, but then the bathrooms are not kept clean - almost an afterthought. I'll continue to frequent Sami's diner, it's one of my go-to lunch spots.

Our family stopped here for dinner after a day of horseback riding and an ATV excursion, and it was…read morethe perfect way to end the day. The restaurant has a charming old-time diner atmosphere that made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, and we loved that breakfast is served all day. The chicken fried steak dinner was generous and flavorful, and the grilled chicken with tater tots was excellent. The omelet was cooked perfectly and was one of our favorite dishes. We topped off the meal with milkshakes and homemade pie, which were the perfect sweet ending. If you're looking for great comfort food, friendly service, and a cozy diner experience, this is definitely a place worth visiting.

For over a decade, I lived a block from Besr Tooth. Honestly, I don't know how I took this…read morecommunity icon for granted. Its three distinct places in one building, a moderately fancy restaurant, a pizza and Mexican-American restaurant, and a Theater the plays amazing retro movies and presents topics of interest with the community, nation and world. Their pizza is not pizza. It is a realm of its own. As a girl from NJ, pizza is a conversation fighting point that can get violent. But I can tell you that what they make is totally unique ans delicious. There is something for almost everyone. I love 2 of their chicken pizzas- Spicy Thai (with peanut sauce) and Amazing Apricot (with Cilantro). They defy definition and are in a space all their own. The place is always SWAMPED with business because all 3 of their locations are wildly popular. My most recent visit with my adult children was not exception. As such, the service always leaves something to be desired. But the wait is worth it.

First time here today! We are up from Washington state for our granddaughters graduation and our…read moreson-in-law said it was the 25th anniversary of ' Monsters, Inc'. We are in our 70's. He wanted to share the experience of going here with us. his 3 kids17-16+16(twins) all love it! It was hard to wrap ourselves around our nd the concept but what a wonderful experience. There were 9 of us and we had a great time. My husband had to admit that he had never seen all of the movie customer service was on point, pricing was reasonable and the food (pizza) was some of the best I have ever had. Well Done!!

Honestly loved Crush Bistro and I'm very sad that I won't be going back to Anchorage anytime soon…read more I'm going to miss the mac and cheese. It's essentially a wine bar, but they have a great food menu as well. My server, Lynne, was very nice. She was also from California originally, so we had a nice chat about that. Brussel sprouts: nicely burnt crusts, tender, really good! topped with lots of parmesan and I loved the anchovy vinaigrette 17 wakame salmon: wouldn't get this again - quite underwhelming. 17 Mac and cheese: so hot, gooey, and flavorful. Delicious, classic mac and cheese. They say it's made with 8 cheeses and their nine spice blend... wish I knew what the secret blend was! 12 Wine flights: feeling fish and dirty south - not my favorite selection, but I enjoyed going outside my comfort zone and trying new wines I wouldn't normally order. 17 each If I were to ever find myself back in Anchorage again, this would be one of the first spots I'm running back to.

Our server Tally was so friendly and attentive! We really enjoyed talking about our shared hometown…read moreof San Diego with her. The restaurant was cute and the food was delicious. Would recommend!

I've been coming to Hometown Restaurant for the past 5 years, and I can honestly say I've never had…read morea bad experience. Every single visit has been consistently great, which is rare to find! For the girls and I, this is our comfort spot! Semi and Maria always go above and beyond! They're incredibly friendly, attentive, and make you feel so welcomed every time you walk in. That kind of service really keeps you coming back. The food is amazing across the board, but I have to say... I will always spend the extra $5 for the mozzarella cheese on the spicy rice cake. 1000/10 every time. It's 100% worth it. If you're looking for a place with great food and even better service, this is it. Highly recommend!

I'd give their food 9 out of 10 and I'd give 10 out of 10 for their customer service. Customer…read moreservice is huge especially for me because I'm also in customer service industry. It is a friendly environment, but the place needs more space. Tables are so close to each other, which is my biggest pet peeve. I've ordered a chicken bulgogi, it was good but it needs to be marinated longer. It's probably because it's getting ordered a lot. Other than that, everything was perfect.