Kinley's Restaurant and Bar

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Address:
3230 Seward Highway
Anchorage, AK 99503

Neighborhood:
Anchorage

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Kinley's Restaurant and Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.kinleysrestaurant.com/
Email: kinleys@ak.net
Phone: (907) 644-8953
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm;
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Dinner: Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Executive Chef: Brett Knipmeyer
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Catering is available. Please contact Marty Kimball at 907-272-8898.
Private Party Facilities: Kinley's banquet room can fit up to 48 people for a full sit-down dinner. Details can be found online at http://www.kinleysrestaurant.com/banquets/banquet_room.html
Private Party Contact: Marty Kimball (907) 272-8898
Special Events & Promotions: All special events and menus can be found online at http://www.kinleysrestaurant.com/events/events.html

Getting there

Public Transit: We have several bus stops within a block or two.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: We have a large private lot, free to all patrons.

A word from Kinley's Restaurant and Bar

After graduating from the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, Chef Brett Knipmeyer returned to Chicago for a stint at the WORLD RENOWNED CHARLIE TROTTER’S.…
After moving to Alaska to be the head chef at Jens Restaurant Brett has now staked his own culinary claim, and named it after his daughter, Kinley.

Kinley's serves fresh Alaskan seafood right from local fisherman, 30 Wines By the Glass, 300 wines by the bottle, and locally brewed beers on tap, as well as a wide selection of Belgian ales

In Kinley's first few years they have been voted Anchorages best new restaurant, best restaurant for wine, and best restaurant for service.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch

Diner Reviews

"The Thai Peanut & Lime Chicken sandwich was amazing. My dining companion had the burger and it looked delish as well."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"Our dinner last Saturday at Kinley's was excellent, as always. Service was prompt and attentive. The short ribs that 2 of our party of 3 ordered where tasty and tender - a good trick for short ribs! The calamari steak appetizer could be an entree; it is a huge amount of calamari which is NOT (Thankfully) deep fried! the only exception to our complete enjoyment of the evening was that, arriving 6 minutes early for our 5 p.m. reservation, we found ourselves locked out on the porch. A 5:30 reservation would have been prevented this slightly inhospitable arrival."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"I was surprised that they would not consider an easy substitute of one veggie for another anonymous one."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Food was delicious! just the right portion sizes and very original dishes."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Took my girlfriend to dinner. When we first arrived it was nice and peaceful, perfect place to have a nice dinner. Then came the problems. First there was a crying baby that was really loud, so trying to talk to my date was hard. Second for some reason they dimmed the lights. It was already dark when we first sat down. Even though my girlfriend was right in front of me she was hard to see. On the positive side I can say is the chicken and waffle was really good, and the waitress was really nice."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Had a Friday 5:30 seating; service was excellent and professional. Menu items range from steaks, seafood, and vegetarian, with unique twists. Both meals were cooked to perfection, including the accompanying dishes. Pricey, but generous portions and good ingredients. Excellent wine list, and inventive dessert menu. Try to get a booth: the tables are a little "cafe" looking and there are quite a few of them in the open floor sections, so they are not the most romantic. Maybe if they removed a couple of the tables, or separated them with decor items (plants, screens), or even used white tablecloths..."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"evrey dish was sophisticated. best for specialnight"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We ordered our appetizers, food, and drinks right away. The appetizers came out on time and were very good. The dinners took an additional hour. Our waiter did not apologize for the delay, but simply dropped off the food and never came back to ask us how it was. Which makes sense, because he was probably aware of how burnt our food was. The seafood had obviously been sitting for a long time under a heat lamp, and the fried ball of "mush" that came with it was visibly burnt. The "waffle" that we ordered was burnt so bad that it was difficult to cut it with a knife. The burnt side, however, was conveniently hidden on the bottom. It was very obvious that the kitchen and waiter were aware of the food, yet it was served anyway."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"This was my first time getting dinner at Kinley's and the food was incredible. The duck was one of the best meals I've had in recent memory."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Very good food. We'll be visiting again. Best burger in town- secret gem!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"The food was excellent. I got the lamb shank and my fiancee got the duck. We shared the beef cheek and lobster ravioli appetizers and the dessert, red velvet cheesecake. All of the food was very good. The service was excellent and speedy. The setting was a little wierd because it was extremely loud. It would be nice if there were some partitions but other than that it is not really a place for a romantic dinner but if youre going out to get good food this is the place. I dont feel this is a kid freindly place the food is a little older than chicken fingers and burgers."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"My party of eight couldn't have chosen a more enjoyable environment then the bar section of Kinley's restaurant on Valentine's Day for dinner. The five course meal was as much a social experience as it was a celebration for the pallet. I especially liked the swordfish which was moist and delicate to the taste. The stake was prepared exactly how my wife loves it. Your personal attention, your excellent hospitality and for your top shelf cuisine made for a fun and tasty experience."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I reserved a table for 15 a week in advance on the Opentable website, so as you can imagine I believed I would get a table at 8:30 pm like I had specified on the reservation. We ended up having to wait an extra 30 minutes because the party that was before us hadn't left yet, and after I let one of the hostesses know that our party would be more like 10-12 people, they seated us in a different area. However, the hostess was quite snappy with us, as if we were inconveniencing her, and we received the same response from our waitress the entire night. Despite the food being very good, I'm disappointed in how my party was treated, considering this was a dinner in celebration of my birthday and we were very patient with the delayed service."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"This was the Valentine's Day menu. The service & food were excellent. The wine pairings were good. The pricing was what I'd expect for the meal. This is an excellent restaurant."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I took my wife to Valentine's dinner here and had a great experience! The food was excellent, service was great, and the wine paring was perfect. It is a great place for special occasions or a romantic evening."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My girlfriend and I really enjoyed spending valentines day dinner at Kinleys. The food was fantastic, and the service was timely and courteous. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to others."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The service was the best part of the experience. Josh (our waiter) and the other members of the staff took very good care of us. The food on the other hand was overpriced and tasted like it came out of a bag / box. We started the dinner with caprese salads (tomatoes & mozzarella cheese), which was fine - the accompany field greens however tasted like dirt. My wife's filet mignon was cooked just the way she wanted it - warm red center - but it came out over spiced and chewy. Conversely, the roasted potatoes had no flavor and they were mushy - a little bit of salt coming out of the kitchen would have been appreciated. The restaurant's environment was less then inviting; looked like someone converted a gas station. Not going back."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Kinley's always seems to impress with their creative concoctions. The food was delicious, inspiring, and unique. The wine was enjoyable. Service was good, and the staff are well versed in the menu. This is a great place to bring visiting friends and family, as it is a very lovely environment with upscale entrees, while feeling comfortable enough to arrive directly after casual hiking or enjoying the scenes of Anchorage or before catching a show at the PAC. The menu is a great fusion of Alaska's best with Asian and 'slow food' influence."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Perfect place to meet friends before a late movie. White salad was beautiful and tasty. Carb cakes served with a great sauce. Waiter suggested the right wine."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Delicious food with some new selections on the menu since our previous visit. Excellent service; we were quote pleased with the recommendations from our server for both food and wine options. Enjoyable atmosphere although a bit loud as the restaurant got more crowded."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Varied menu with something for everyone and even for those on budget. Large selection of wines and beers from around the world. Versatile seating with bar, booths and tables in a warm, intimate setting as if you're in a friends living room then a larger area with booths and tables well suited for groups. Though almost all patrons are adults, I'm struck by their welcoming attitude to my family with 12 year old. Server assistant was alerted by hostess, without my knowledge, that a child is expected and he brought a covered paper cup with straw. Great customer service. I mentioned child is 12 and he asked if she would like a regular glass and quickly brought one."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"Once again Kinley's didn't disappoint! The waiter was friendly and attentive. The food was fabulous. So enjoyable to get together with friends for a visit over great food and wine."
Dined on 1/7/2014
"I have been happy with every visit to this restaurant It is close to my work and it has been a great place to take out of state clients."
Dined on 11/7/2013
"I love their menu. The chef is always trying new and tasty ways to prepare food. There wine pairing events are always fabulous!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We always enjoy the New Year's wine and food pairings and this is our 4th year in a row at Kinleys. One of the joys of eating this type of meal is to try new and different foods that we normally don't eat. We got beets and now know that we'll not have those in the future and the potato dish with the main course also sounded interesting and now we know that we won't order that as well. That being said it is always a surprise and while the food may not be what we would order again the experience of trying something outside of our comfort zone is important to us. The wine pairings were excellent."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We (wife & I) always sit at the bar to eat/and/or drink. The service is always good, the staff is competent and will offer wine suggestions with a tasting first if you ask. The food, however, while usually good (especially the weekly appetizers which, during happy hour, are very fairly priced) I think is sometimes uninspired. The steak and potatoes on NYE, for instance, while okay were pretty ordinary, and the sauce was too vinegary and tasted store bought. My soup course was equally ordinary and somewhat bland, but my wife's shrimp keftedes were quite good. Desserts were nice, too. Overall, good-very good, depending on the dish it seems."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"My husband and I had a lovely time at Kinley's on New Year's Eve. The service was impeccable and we were always attended to despite how many customers they had. Our courses and wine pairings were very tasty. My favorite dish was the salad with beets, cheese, and tomatoes. My husband really liked his steak. I tried a bite and though I generally don't care for red meat I had to admit it was pretty good."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We frequently eat at Kinley's and find their menu always has something for everyone. You can't go wrong if you pick one of their meat dishes or the vegetarian option. Consistent quality and always attentive service."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"We so enjoyed our recent visit to Kinley's. As one of our favorite restaurants in Anchorage, it came through with flying colors for us on this special occasion. Though busy, the service was prompt and the food excellent. Thanks to Josh, our server, for all the special attention!"
Dined on 12/17/2013
"The bacon wrapped dates were great--could have made a meal out of them! Everything else was very good, with one exception: My wife's halibut was overcooked, which given this is Alaska and we eat tons of halibut, was surprising that this got by the chef. Our waiter never asked how our meals were, so we did not get a chance to ask for a new piece and just left things as is. Otherwise, the service was very good. Pretty decent wine list and fairly priced."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"Everything was great--we asked to have our food (left overs) boxed to take home. When we opened the box we were disappointed to find that the fries (you have the best in town) were left out."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"The duck was excellent, and the wine list is interesting and fun!"
Dined on 11/23/2013
"Very accommodating, peaceful yet friendly and great food for reasonable prices."
Dined on 11/19/2013
"Our party of 5 was disappointed in the overall flavor of our meals. Spending close to $200 and not being wowed was really a bummer. I had the rockfish, which had very little flavor and the sauce was much too salty. My husband's filet wasn't that great either. One daughter had the pork...she said it was ok and her date had the chicken waffle and he said it was good, though the waffle was really soggy. I have been here many times for appetizers and drinks and will come again, but only for that. I will not want to dine there again. Your apps, especially the calamari steak and lobster ravioli are great. I just feel we wasted a lot of money on a mediocre meal."
Dined on 11/11/2013
"We did not have high expectations when making our reservation; there were openings at every time slot, and it wasn't on the Open Table top 10 list. Well, it should be! The restaurant is quite large, so although there were lots of tables filled, there were still many open. And the food and service were great. The menu was varied, the dishes beautifully presented and the food delicious. The restaurant does not serve cocktails, but the wine and beer lists are fine. Definitely a keeper!"
Dined on 11/8/2013
"I had an outstanding first dining experience at Kinley's. The food was truly outstanding, with great colors, flavors and thoughtful preparation. In addition the waitstaff were on the ball and our server was very knowledgeable about the wines and made good recommendations. I am looking forward to going back."
Dined on 10/25/2013
"I was very happy with the dinner from the appetizers(bacon wrapped dates and salmon tartare tacos) I like that they offer individual oysters and they are always excellent. We ordered the special and brisket...tasted fabulous and accompanying vegetables were perfect. The pumpkin cheesecake for dessert was heaven. The service was outstanding."
Dined on 10/10/2013
"This was a good solid meal. Nothing amazing, but nothing bad. I had the steak with bone marrow butter and the butter was overpowering. I couldn't get it off my plate fast enough and then everything tasted like it. Also a bummer that they are just beer and wine and not full bar. Pretty restaurant, though. It was summer when we went and very hot outside and therefore hot inside. Would be a great place for a group as it is a very large restaurant."
Dined on 6/12/2013
"My husband and I went here for our date night dinner. Brisket and filet were absolutely amazing, as was the wine list! Will come back again!"
Dined on 9/29/2013
"We were ignored by our waitress. We waited almost an hour for our meals even though the place was practically empty. When our food came out they completely messed up my order. The manager came out and apologized and offered my meal free. She urged me to order something that would be quicker but my second pick was actually sold out. I went with the chicken it was great but the fact that we were there for almost two hours sucked. Our waitress apologized and gave us dessert on the hpuse but she openly admitted that it was her fault for the mixed up order. We waited too long for our bread, water refills, and meals. We also ordered wine which was brought to us late. Not happy won't be returning."
Dined on 9/22/2013

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