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Jens' Restaurant, Anchorage, AK

Jens' Restaurant

4.7 (1670)
$31 to $50
Seafood
701 West 36th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest
  • Hours of operation
    Bodega Dining Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (907) 561-5367
  • Website
    http://www.jensrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nancy Alip
  • Private party facilities
    A small private dining room seats up to 16 guests. The whole restaurant is also available for private parties. Please contact us for details.
  • Location
    701 West 36th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Cross street
    Arctic Blvd
  • Parking details
    The restaurant is located in the Olympic Center with lots of free parking.
  • Public transit
    There are bus stops on 36th Avenue and on Arctic Blvd. Very close to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Jens' Restaurant's menu was last updated on 11/6/2022.

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What 1,670 people are saying

Jens' Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Anchorage / Alaska

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    Best Value

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Innovative

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Healthy

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Neighborhood gem

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Romantic

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage

    Best Overall

  • Anchorage

    Best Food

  • Anchorage

    Best Service

  • Anchorage

    Best Ambiance

  • Anchorage

    Best Value

  • Anchorage

    Innovative

  • Anchorage

    Healthy

  • Anchorage

    Neighborhood gem

  • Anchorage

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage

    Romantic

  • Anchorage

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jens' Restaurant in Anchorage delivers a "delightful experience" with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its inviting atmosphere and Danish menu highlights, it's a favorite for anniversaries and special occasions. Diners appreciate the "excellent service" from familiar staff like Darryl and Lonnie, ensuring a memorable visit.
1,670 Reviews

  1. Dan

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a large group and were well cared for. Great food.

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  2. Jody VIP

    Anchorage / Alaska59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Anchorage. Always is delicious. We feel like family when we come to dinner. We always request same table with a hope we have Darryl as our waiter.

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  3. Will

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner at Jens'. Great service.

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  4. Traci

    Anchorage / Alaska3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I wanted to really like this place. I couldn't get reservations at Club Paris for the night, so I found Jen's Restaurant. I was charmed by the fact that is was originally started by a Danish chef and that there are still Danish menu items on the menu. I also read many positive reviews, but I have to agree with the reviewers that say that this place is just okay - not great. The service was really very, very good (aside from not being greeted once we walked in the door) but our server was very good and did all the things a server is supposed to do in a fine dining establishment. It's really the food I take issue with. The most outstanding part of the meal was the calamari appetizer which was very, very good. Our entrees however, just weren't that great. My son ordered the ribeye, and I ordered the filet, and while they were both cooked properly, they came out kind of cold. The sauce on both of our plates had already cooled enough to create a "skin" or congeal just a bit. At a place that touts fine dining, I expect my food to be piping hot when it comes out and prepared perfectly. It just wasn't. Also, I felt like I needed to add salt. The steaks had not been pre-seasoned with salt or pepper at all. And the accompanying sauce was pretty flavorless. My husband ordered the pasta bolognese, and it was dry; very not saucy. He wasn't impressed. The whole experience felt a little like country club dining - high prices, fine-dining sounding menu, but the food was mediocre and pretty flavorless. Very disappointing! We won't return, and if we want a steak, we'll just wait for a table elsewhere in town.

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  5. Laura

    Anchorage / Alaska1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for our anniversary The place was perfect Everything I asked for we got The fresh coffee when we arrived The candle on the table Every thing was perfect we love the place

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  6. Bonnie VIP

    Anchorage / Alaska29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal great service. It’s time for Jen’s to change up their menu, been the same since day 1

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  7. Jody VIP

    Anchorage / Alaska59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was outstanding as usual. We met the new owners. They are so nice and welcoming. I love that the people that work at Jen’s hasn’t changed with the new ownership nor the menu. I wish for them complete success! 💕

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  8. Maureen VIP

    Anchorage / Alaska9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Jen’s for well over 12 years for every special occasion and in between. This was our last time to dine at Jen’s as we are relocating out of state. While I am sure that we will find other good places to eat, nothing will compare to the consistent; outstanding, service, food, and most of all the hospitality shown by the Owner/Chef, Nancy and our most favorite waiter, Lonnie! Jen’s you will be missed but never forgotten.

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  9. Rea

    Anchorage / Alaska4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Anchorage. Highly recommend.

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  10. John VIP

    Las Vegas30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ravioli & soup rather than salad were delicious, we will do this again. My rockfish preparation is the best in town, and wife’s halibut was perfectly cooked, with mushroom white sauce complimenting it. Server Lonnie, and entire staff, took really good care of us.

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FAQs

Jens' Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (907) 561-5367.

Jens' Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1670 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Jens' Restaurant

701 West 36th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Arctic Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Hours of operation
    Bodega Dining Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The restaurant is located in the Olympic Center with lots of free parking.
  • Public transit
    There are bus stops on 36th Avenue and on Arctic Blvd. Very close to the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nancy Alip
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.jensrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (907) 561-5367
  • Private party facilities
    A small private dining room seats up to 16 guests. The whole restaurant is also available for private parties. Please contact us for details.

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