First, I want to say how wonderful Brian was. He maintained an upbeat attitude, clearly explained…read morehow the menu worked, and did an exceptional job throughout the evening. The aura of the restaurant was intimate and calm. Upon arrival, the music was low and relaxing, setting the perfect tone. After about an hour, the music was turned up slightly--not too loud--allowing everyone to continue enjoying their own conversations. It was definitely a night filled with many celebrated birthdays. When the food arrived, it was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. My family and I loved that everything tasted exactly as described on the menu. It truly made the experience even more enjoyable.

I wanted to try Stalk for a while, but I rarely drive to Eagle River. I did an online reservation,…read moreand the manager called to ask if a seat at the bar was acceptable. I agreed and arrived promptly at 5:00. Several people were ready to enter when the 'open' sign lit up. The restaurant is small, with high industrial ceilings and dark walls. It was nicely furnished with white tablecloths and cloth napkins. The seat at the bar was fine, and the manager mentioned that there were hooks under the rail for our bags. A nice touch! We were there for appetizers and ordered a glass of wine and a rhubarb seltzer first. For food, we ordered the Parker House rolls (out of curiosity to see what a $9 roll tastes like), mac and cheese, tempura shrimp, and the whipped goat cheese and pepper jelly. The rolls arrived first, a small plate of four glistening rolls. I am a pretty good baker, so I may be critical. The rolls were warm, with a buttered top and a sprinkle of salt flakes. The flavor was okay, but I didn't enjoy the overly salted dough. I asked for more butter, but the flavor was disappointing. It seemed rancid. I didn't finish the one I tried. I imagine others might enjoy them... The mac and cheese was delicious! Arriving in a hot metal dish, with a nice bread crumb topping. The cheese was plentiful, and the warm, cheesy dish was ample! The whipped goat cheese and pepper jelly was reminiscent of my Mom's 1970's cream cheese and Pickapeppa Sauce party dish. The items that made the dish delicious were the champagne-dressed arugula and sliced tart apples. The small slices of bread spread with the goat cheese, topped with arugula and sliced apples, gave a creamy, spicy, crunchy, slightly bitter bite! The best dish was the crispy tempura shrimp. They were medium-sized shrimp with a very light, crisp batter! They were tossed in an Asian-inspired chili aioli. They arrived hot and delicious! It was a large serving for an appetizer! My only challenge that I knew that reheating them would be impossible, so we left some behind! The wine list is beautiful, and they offer a nice selection of reds and whites by the glass. I was able to taste a couple before selecting a Malbec. A bonus for my non-drinking friends was the large selection of mocktails, non-alcoholic sours and spritzers, low ABV cocktails for light drinkers, frontier sodas, and coffee drinks professionally made! I looked around the restaurant and saw beautifully cooked steaks! Rare looked rare, and medium was the exact shade of pink I prefer! I will return for a steak soon! My only amusing issue was when I went to the nicely appointed restroom, where there were four chairs across from the toilet, in a nice row. It was hard not to imagine a ghostly audience...

This one is for the cold winter nights! Food, service, sooo good!…read more I miss this place now that im in big lake! I miss you Mimi! Also, I ordered this exact meal for delivery when I was still living in ER! And it was just as amazing at home as it was in the restaurant!

I am all about a second chance and decided to do that with Kim's Cuisine. Last time it was....meh…read moreat best. Sat at the bar and didn't see a roll that stood out on the menu. Started talking to Song and he asked what I liked/disliked in a roll. Told him and he created the best rolls I have had in a very long time. So glad I gave them another go because Song is a professional at his craft!!!

First off I will say that the service was prompt and excellent!…read more It was our first time to Garcia's restaurant. I have had the mini chimis from the food truck and really liked them so I thought it would be a perfect lunch place. Unfortunately the food wasn't very tasty. Everything tasted a bit off - the steak fajitas, the quesadilla, tiny tacos the meat was flavorless and my beloved chimis had an off flavor. To me the steak fajitas almost tasted a bit of teriyaki to them, which I wasn't a fan. We were really bummed and my partner mentioned we could've made it at home and it would've been tastier. I have to agree with him. The prices were pretty good too despite the rising costs of everything

Stay away and don't trust whoever is in that kitchen. Our food tasted strongly of cigarettes; like…read morethe beans literally were like chewing on an ash tray. Couldn't eat any of it and took all night to try and get the taste out of our mouth. Never eating here again - don't do it!

Food is top job. Orso's and service is a pride of Anchorage. One of the best restaurants in the…read morearea. Russell Jones Eagle River

Came here with my partner for a dinner out and left with pretty mixed feelings. The food was…read moregenuinely good, no complaints there, but the front of house experience left a lot to be desired. When we arrived there was no one at the host stand for a solid five minutes. Other staff walked right past us without so much as a "someone will be right with you," which set a pretty uncomfortable tone right off the bat. We eventually got seated, but even with the restaurant being pretty empty it still took a while before a server showed up to the table. Our server wasn't rude or anything, but the energy was just completely flat. It felt like he could not care less about being there. Sodas got refilled once the entire night. Between being seated and appetizers, and again between appetizers and our entrees, he was basically nowhere to be found. The thing that really got me was being asked if we wanted boxes while our plates were still full and we were just sitting there having a conversation, never once offering to top off our drinks until we finally asked. It's a shame because the food really was solid and the restaurant itself has a nice warm vibe to it. ORSO clearly has a lot going for it and on a different night with more attentive service it could easily be a 4 or 5 star experience. For now it's hard to rate it higher than a 3 when the service makes what should be a really nice dinner feel like an afterthought.

We arrived early and we're seated immediately. Our daughter brought roses for our table which…read morestarted our night very nicely. Waitress was very attentive and our dinner and drinks were lovely. Dessert came out with a flair of being special, they wrote Happy Anniversary on the platter it was served on. All in all a very special night for us.

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.

Cozy dive in downtown Anchorage…read more Drinks looked pretty average. The food was really amazing - surprising for a dive bar! French Onion Soup ($8) - This was really incredible. Deep, rich broth with plenty of caramelized onions and gooey cheese. The Calamari ($18) was wonderfully crispy and awesome. Staff were cool. There's a block of cheese on the bar you can slice and eat.

The staff was so nice. Good pours at the bar, but the food was pretty ugh…read more Imitation crab sandwich i did not expect amd a gumbo with no rice. Made for a rough airplane ride home.

We had a simply wonderful dinner here a few nights ago for my husband's birthday. Myself, my…read morehusband and stepdaughter were all most pleased with our meal. Our server Abhay, was so sweet, informative and attentive. He was efficient with making sure that he placed our orders correctly. Then, he came back to see how the quality was during each course. The clam chowder was heavenly! Plus, my crab and shrimp fettuccine was totally delicious! My husband had the halibut cheeks, which were lovely. I would highly recommend this wonderful long-time Anchorage area restaurant for all your dining needs.

My friend and I were seated for a quiet Sunday morning brunch and were looking forward to a…read moredelicious meal. We were pleased with the breakfast potatoes and warm bread, however we miss the muffins that were once served for brunch service. Our pancakes came 5 layers high with a delicious blueberry compote. We were disappointed with the consistency of the eggs, they almost tasted like the weird boxed or powered egg product. Our service was friendly and attentive. While Simon's used to be the go to spot, it has become a place to go only every once in a while with visitors.

This place is Alaska through and through. A sports bar in a hotel tucked away in Wasilla AK…read more Family friendly with great service. The food: Portions are huge, the burgers are great, Mac n cheese isn't too shabby either. REALLY good fries. I hear they cut their own steaks in house but personally I haven't ordered one, the picture below was a friends and kinda tough. If you like an adult beverage, they've got a well stocked bar with local beers and a decent whiskey selection The French Onion Soup was really good. I've had worse and haven't had much better I didn't care for seared tuna but appreciated the creative liberty with the sauce Here's the real deal.....I like this place. The food isn't going to win a Michelin Star but you can tell the Kitchen is invested in the craft. The restaurant is relaxed, casual, and the people are super friendly. If you're in business attire just leaving work or bibs and boots leaving the river....this place is for you.

I had a terrible experience here. I've been to this pool bar before and was told by staff that if…read moreno one comes by to help quickly, it's okay to grab the pool balls and start playing. So I did exactly that -- nothing out of line. Suddenly, a worker that I'm familiar with named Joe , cussed me out, and kicked me out in front of everyone. Totally unprofessional and uncalled for. I wasn't being rude, I wasn't causing problems -- just following what I'd been told on previous visits. This review is not the for the restaurant itself but more for the specific worker that I've had a multiple issues with before.

Service was bad! Our server was horrible. 43 mins before we were "allowed" to order food. I tried…read moreto order when she brought our drinks but she said, one second please. She came back 21 mins later!! I try to give servers a break when a place is busy but the place was thinning out. She was not friendly, looked as if she just did not want to be at work. I have visited this place 3 other times in the past and it has not been the quickest each time but this time was by far the worst! Food was okay. Calamari was delicious. Crowd was fair, loud w the band but that's expected.

Amazing amazing amazing! That is all. For me, a place that can get chicken wings done this…read moredelicious with house made blue cheese that knocked my socks off is a WIN. Ambiance was also a win. Service was a win. I literally have no complaints about this place and cannot wait to go back!! Great for a night when you just want to grab a beer with the hubby, relax, laugh, eat nachos, wings and be happy to be an American. *Bonus info: Tuesdays they do trivia night and have taco Tuesday.

I often get the eyeball roll when I tell someone that we are taking friends to Palmer Alehouse…read morealong with "seriously? Why would you go there". Well, sweeties, we like beer and this place has the best tap menu in the valley. The food isn't fine dining. But it doesn't suck and if you like decent pub food then this place will work for you. Like I said, we come for the beer and the food is just to fill the belly. We've always had good service. The live music in the summer is an added bonus. My favorite food is the Thai salad wrap, sweet potato fries, chicken tenders, the burgers are usually good as is the pizza.

Cool place, huge selection on tap beers Food was not so…read moremuch. Come for the drinks and ambiance. We got a burger and hot Italian sub, soft pretzel w/beer cheese. Burger looked good until we cut in half to split...it was raw in the middle. Not a medium or medium rare...rawre...haha. The waitress (Taren)took it off the bill, but came back from kitchen with snide remark, "All our house burgers come pink, next time you should say cook well." Like it was our fault. Italian sub from Subway has 10x the amount of meat than this $18 sub had. We prob won't come back for food, maybe a brew though. Yikes.