Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Anchorage / Alaska

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Kincaid Grill

4.9

4.9 (2046)

$50 and over

Seafood

Anchorage

About the restaurant

At Kincaid Grill, you will find the finest in food preparation and uncompromising service. Kincaid Grill is located in a quiet West Anchorage neighborhood which lends itself to its unique sense of personal touches. Kincaid Grill is well known for being one of the finest restaurants in the Anchorage area for its quality preparation of what we call Alaskan Regional cuisine. Combining simple flavors and concentrating on the ingredients at hand, we strive for the ultimate dining experience.

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Harry

Dined 2 days ago

A wonderful meal. Full of flavor and artfully presented. Our servers were attentive and yet never intrusive. Green curry clams were superb as were other dishes we had. Would go again for sure.

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Crow's Nest - Hotel Captain Cook

4.8

4.8 (2309)

$31 to $50

American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Innovative French and New American cuisine, paired with an outstanding selection of over 10,000 bottles of wine. 360 degree views of downtown Anchorage, Chugach Mountain Range and Cook Inlet. Experience Alaska’s finest, at the Hotel Captain Cook. Dining room is reserved for guest who want the full dining experience. Our bar and lounge offers open seating for guests. All guests for be of 16 years or older to dine in our bar and lounge.

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Apolo

Dined 1 day ago

Great service/ hospitality and the sea food was amazing

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4.8

4.8 (1536)

$30 and under

Pacific Rim

Anchorage

About the restaurant

PACIFIC RIM CUISINE
Great food. Excellent service. Warm ambiance. These elements are how many of our guests would describe Ginger. We created a restaurant that expresses our faith and values in extending genuine hospitality to all and food sure to please all tastes. We take classics and new cuisine of the Pacific Rim and put a modern twist on the flavors.

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Schatzie

Dined 5 days ago

Ginger is a great spot, and the bar side has an especially hip atmosphere with great lighting and comfortable booth seating. This time I ordered one of my favorites - the tofu and quinoa salad with extra dressing on the side, because that dressing is the bomb. It's the perfect meal. My partner got the lettuce wraps, which also come with a delicious sauce. He ordered a vodka with their scratch ginger ale while I had a nice pinot noir. Great service, ambience and excellent food. Ginger always delivers.

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4.8

4.8 (1039)

$30 and under

Japanese

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Please note: If you'd like to be seated at our Ramen Counter or Whisky Bar, please add a reservation note or tag when booking.

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Monica

Dined 5 days ago

I love great hospitality when I see it. Not only are the food and drinks so unique and delicious, the service also never disappoints!!

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4.8

4.8 (1777)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

We are a great neighborhood secret on the south end of town offering a variety of fresh fun food from our open display kitchen. We have a hardwood oven for great appetizers and flatbreads while fresh Alaskan seafood and produce arrive daily. Be sure to check out our daily specials highlighting Chef Travis' creative inspirations. And of course, make sure to save room for our fantastic home-made desserts. We are proud recipients of the "Wine Spectators" Award of excellence 28 years in a row and feature a 250+ bottle wine list. Our speciality, though, is our hospitality. It truly brings us joy to welcome guests to our restaurant and help them have the best experience we can offer.

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Frederick

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Southside Bistro is one of our favorites for dine in or take out on the south end of town where we live. Wonderful food and attentive service. The ambiance is bright and lively.

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Popular dish

Blue Cheese Custard

AJ's Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern

4.8

4.8 (1232)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Homer

About the restaurant

AJ's Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern is located in the heart of Old Town, offers a casual, friendly atmosphere and is known locally as the "Historic Waterfront". While we are not a fancy, we believe in amazing food, fun specialty drinks, and great entertainment! We value our guests and believe in goodwill and hospitality. AJ's is proud to be serving up the top 2% of USDA Prime Beef offered in the Nation and we like to top it off with a premium martini. We feature mouth-watering steaks & great seafood including Local Alaska Scallops, King Crab, Fresh Halibut & Salmon in a friendly old town atmosphere! This venue also offers fun family entertainment & dinner music. Established in 1941 as the Homer Cafe and Club it was the first bar in Homer and has been serving up delicious fare and drinks for over 70 years.

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Kristine

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Dinner and drinks were absolutely wonderful. We had a wonderful birthday celebration.

Jens' Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1670)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anchorage

About the restaurant

For over 30 years Jens’ has served the best fresh Alaskan Seafood. The dinner menu also features prime steaks, lamb, and fresh pasta along with a wide selection of delicious appetizers and salads. The menu changes often to take full advantage of the best fresh ingredients. A selection of homemade desserts round out the dining experience. The cozy wine bar offers the full menu and over 40 wines by the glass.

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Dan

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

We had a large group and were well cared for. Great food.

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Popular dish

Calamari a la Picatta

Kinley's Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (1858)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

We serve fresh Alaskan seafood, 30 wines by the glass, 300 wines by the bottle, locally brewed beers on tap, as well as a wide selection of cocktails.
Kinley’s Restaurant is based on a rustic-contemporary Alaskan feel. Our trademark is exceptional food and service in a comfortable atmosphere. The combination of unique dishes, knowledgeable and inviting staff, and the extensive beer, wine and cocktail lists appeal to travelers and locals alike. We strive to be the benchmark of an independently-owned, Alaskan casual fine dining restaurant.

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keriVIP

Dined 2 days ago

While our server Brandi was outstanding, one of the reasons I decided to have a meeting at Kinley's was because I needed to speak to them about using their event space. When I asked about it upon entry, I was made to feel like a bother. The hostess said I needed to do it online. (I have booked events for years and this is a first.) I'd called multiple times, leaving messages - and they were never acknowledged or returned. After I was seated, I asked the server if I could speak to someone to at least find out if the date was available. A gentleman came to the table, and kept pushing me to check online, saying they have nothing to do with the bookings. (The space is literally in your restaurant. How would anyone know?? He did at least let me know the date was taken.) Blows my mind that people treat you like a bother when you are simply trying to give them business.

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4.8

4.8 (592)

$31 to $50

European

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Warm & welcoming atmosphere, showcasing fresh Alaskan fare heavily influenced by French and Italian cuisine, served in an upscale yet approachable setting.
We also offer a wide variety of locally crafted Alaskan brews that rotate weekly.
Our menu changes seasonally with an emphasis on fresh, local products with specials offered most weekends.
We are located in the heart of the Turnagain area, just a walking distance from the beautiful views of Earthquake Park and Lyn Ary Park.

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Julie

Dined 6 days ago

We ordered the artichoke dip, a full order of drunken clams and sausages, and Alaskan scallops in a curry sauce and rice. All 3 dishes were rich but delicious. The portions were huge, enough to feed at least 3 to 4 people. Service was very good and the servers were friendly and attentive.

Alaska Chopped & Chowdered

4.7

4.7 (365)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Alaska Chopped and Chowdered is passionate about providing our guests with an unforgettable dining experience.

Chef, along with her team of culinary artisans are adept at deconstructing, reinventing, and elevating classic and comfort foods, while also introducing novel taste experiences. Dedicated to creating unique and uplifted dishes that are both inventive and timeless.

We utilize only the highest quality ingredients procured from local purveyors. Whether your appetite calls for a flawlessly seasoned steak, a delectable seafood platter, or a bowl of creamy chowder, we offer a diverse selection to charm your sense of taste.

We take pride in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy your meal in the company of friends and family and where our attentive and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.

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CarolVIP

Dined 1 day ago

First time in Anchorage and we found this place on Open Table. We had an excellent server - very friendly & knowledgeable of the menu. We enjoyed the halibut bites as an appetizer and then both had the soup - clam chowder. We found the soup to be a bit peppery and thick but it was good. We then shared the crepe cake and thought it was a bit too sweet.

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