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Marx Bros Cafe

4.8
4.8
1552 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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Located in one of the oldest homes in Anchorage, The Marx Bros. Café specializes in innovative contemporary cuisine featuring fresh Alaskan seafood and only the finest quality meats. Our chef revises the menu each night to reflect unique ingredients and imaginative preparations. Our cuisine is expertly paired with an extensive selection of wines housed in one of Alaska's largest cellars. Welcomed at the door by partner Van Hale, guests are at once immersed in a quaintly elegant atmosphere provided by our original town-site house and tasteful table settings. The evening is guided with unrivaled service by our subtle, accomplished staff. With only 14 tables in our house, we serve an average of 60 guests each night. Reservations are highly recommended. Please contact the restaurant directly if you are unable to get the time or party size requested online.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, International

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (907) 278-2133

  • Website

    http://marxcafe.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jack Amon

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a private dining room for parties of 10-12. The restaurant can be booked for private parties up to 40 people.

  • Private party contact

    Van Hale: (907) 278-2133

  • Location

    627 W Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

  • Neighborhood

    Anchorage

  • Cross street

    F Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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    Great for fine wines

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    Romantic

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    Good for special occasions

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    Neighborhood gem

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    Great for fine wines

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    Romantic

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    Good for special occasions

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  1. DodieP

    Anchorage

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable evening. Caesar salad was awesome as always, one of the entrees wasn’t quite as good as it should have been, three out of four were excellent.

  2. MarilynL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Caesar salad was excellent as were our entrees!!! The lamb and steak. Cooked to perfection and the kitchen was most thoughtful regarding my husband’s allergies. It was a lovely experience with attentive wait staff.

  3. JaneP

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner and wonderful ambiance. The service was also great. We enjoyed our dinner and look forward to returning sometime in the future, when we are back in Anchorage.

  4. RussellO

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic, as was the service. A great night overall. We’re already looking forward to our next dinner there.

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the caesar salad was superb! Overall experience was exceptional.

  6. DanH

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic fabulous! Recommend for 2-4 in a party, Vans Caesar is Amazing!!!

  7. PaulP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful and the waitstaff was even better.

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous experience all around. Highly recommend the fresh and innovative flavors!

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The black cod special was phenomenal. The service was impeccable.

  10. Snickerdoodle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I didn’t realize the specials cost more than the menu items so just take that into consideration when ordering. I would have chosen differently if I had known. We ordered the fillet mignon and a pork chop special that cost more than the fillet. Both were good but I would not rank pork on the same level let alone higher than fillet. I also wouldn’t rank the caliber of the sides at the level I would expect for this type of restaurant. The table side made cesar salad was good but a little heavy on the garlic.

  11. Frost

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Outstanding! Food, wine, service,ambience, all top notch. Remember to bring your wallet because this level of outstanding food and service isn't cheap, but it's worth it.

  12. Daddy

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a small restaurant in the oldest part of Anchorage. There is a main dinning area and a much smaller side dinning room. We sat in the main area with a view of the Port. Service and food was excellent. We had the Caesar salad as our appetizer. Very good. I had the Fillet Mignon and my wife had the Halibut. Both were outstanding. Overall, this is a great place for a special occasion. It is not inexpensive. Our dinner for two with tip was about $220. However, sometimes you get what you pay for. We will be back.

  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food! Great place to celebrate a special occasion.

  14. Free2023

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. Awesome experience!

  15. AlaskaDoc

    Anchorage

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always very good food, great recommendations on Wayne come out with a very good wine list

  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service is always on point. I will forever recommend this place.

  17. LandonP

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still one of the best places to enjoy an evening in Anchorage. It has the best table side ceaser salad as well as a small but inclusive and exciting menu. The staff's knowledge of the food and wine is outstanding.

  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Perhaps the best meal I’ve ever had. Expectations were high due to the price but an AMAZING dining experience for special occasions! I’m still thinking about the tasty crust on that cheesecake.

  19. kellir

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice dining experience. Serving was impeccable! Best in Anchorage!

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expected a wonderful meal and exceptional service. The food came out in a timely manner and was perfectly timed for the meal. Wine list covered a nice variety with nice options I. The glass list that was a full page. Excellent dessert wine list and fine ports to finish off the meal. A must go location in Anchorage and a special place in the history of dining in Alaska.

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Marx Bros Cafe has a wonderful ambiance and a lovely menu. We had excellent service. Their table side Caesar salad is probably the best I’ve ever had. Really delicious. Their wine menu was impressive and we had great wines by the glass. We were excited by our entrees and they were simply not good. My friend had the Kodiak scallops. She shared that to be fair, the scallops themselves were good, but the piquant pasta sauce was truly awful. I tried it and it was inedible. I had the Wagyu short ribs, which should have been really tasty, but they were overcooked (black) and very dried out. The Northern tomato sauce honestly tasted like canned tomatoes added to pasta. It was incredibly disappointing. To the point that I wonder if their chef was out? To be fair, the French chocolate mousse was as good as what I’ve had in France and the carrot cake was above average. Should have been five stars, but for the amount of money, I’d rather enjoy my entree.

  22. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food I’ve had in Anchorage. Definitely on the expensive side but worth every penny. We were celebrating an anniversary and appreciated the owner coming over and wishing us well.

  23. MarkM

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wine event and dinner. Great wines and a good dinner

  24. KeithJ

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience surpassed expectations. The food, wine and service was excellent. We celebrated the wife's birthday and made the perfect choice.

  25. celebrationtime

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have lived in Anchorage 57 years and this was our first visit. We were very pleased with everything. A memorable experience.

  26. StanleyE

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Disappointed with our service and waiter we felt very rushed dessert. Very disappointing.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Visited for the first time to celebrate a birthday. Thoroughly enjoyed the table side Cesar salad experience. I had the Macadamia nut-crusted Halibut and it was sublime. So light and tender. Dessert was complimentary and lovely. We shared a slice of their House cheesecake. Service was pleasant and efficient. Loved that it was a small and intimate dining experience. My only recommendation would be some soft background music to create a little more ambiance. So happy that we finally got to experience Marx Bros Cafe.

  28. JimK

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous, thank you so much!!! Such a great dining experience.

  29. Judy

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ambiance, customer attentiveness, and presentation make this a special place for a delightful celebratory meal.

  30. Sandback

    Anchorage

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marx Bros. is our go-to when we want a great meal with great service. If you haven't yet, be sure to try the Caesar salad, prepared right at your table. We have never had a bad meal at Marx Bros.

  31. GordonS

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting, great wine and delicious food, what more can you ask for.

  32. JILLK

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Marx Brothers is an outstanding local eatery in Anchorage with locally sourced seafood and a personalized attention to detail.

  33. AbigailO

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic king salmon. Great service. Good wine. No complaints!

  34. akSteph907

    Anchorage

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food never disappoints, some of the best cuisine in Anchorage. A little bit on the pricey side, but you will get great quality food. The ambience is cozy and inviting. The service is always on point.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stellar service and food. The owner walking around interacting with patrons shows they care abo t your experience :)

  36. JulieS

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wine & atmosphere! The table side Caesar salad is a must. Delicious!!

  37. WilliamF

    Anchorage

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and outstanding food.

  38. SamM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Online site I visited to view the menu did not state what the current menu was in reality. Myself and my party were disappointed because we chose this restaurant specifically for two menu items that were not available when we were seated.

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Anchorage classic and must visit staple. The best cheesecake in the world.

  40. JMF1118

    Anchorage

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service. Best Chefs Salad in Anchorage. Cajun/Mardi Gras theme dinner was excellent.

FAQs

Marx Bros Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (907) 278-2133.

Marx Bros Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 1552 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Marx Bros Cafe

627 W Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Additional information

  • Cross street

    F Street

  • Neighborhood

    Anchorage

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, International

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jack Amon

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://marxcafe.com/

  • Phone number

    (907) 278-2133

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a private dining room for parties of 10-12. The restaurant can be booked for private parties up to 40 people.

  • Private party contact

    Van Hale: (907) 278-2133

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