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ORSO, Anchorage, AK

ORSO

4.5 (2791)
$31 to $50
Seafood
737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Alaskan, warm, inviting, innovative, a menu full of surprises, unbelievable wine list, great cocktails, are common phrases used by our guests to describe ORSO. We feature the freshest ingredients available, Alaskan whenever possible- fresh Alaskan seafood, fresh local pasta, and local produce when in season. ORSO’s outstanding service, bold menu, classic cocktails combined with a wine list that has received the “award of excellence” from the Wine Spectator for five years is why ORSO is the “Place to be” for Anchorage dinning.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (907) 222-3232
  • Website
    http://www.orsoalaska.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jerald McCrorey
  • Private party facilities
    ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.
  • Location
    737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Cross street
    G street and 5th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
  • Public transit
    We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,791 people are saying

ORSO 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Innovative

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for groups

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Healthy

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Romantic

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Most Booked

  • Anchorage

    Innovative

  • Anchorage

    Good for groups

  • Anchorage

    Healthy

  • Anchorage

    Hot spot

  • Anchorage

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage

    Romantic

  • Anchorage

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ORSO offers "outstanding food quality" with a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is renowned for its fresh Alaskan seafood and Italian flair. While service varies, with some delays noted, many diners praise the attentive staff. The "filet mignon" and "halibut" are highlights, making ORSO a must-visit in Anchorage.
2,791 Reviews

  1. John

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere. Just a great time overall.

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  2. Ed

    Anchorage / Alaska25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good at first. Our server, whose name I couldn’t understand as he was Serbian and spoke with a heavy accent. I couldn’t understand what the specials were. He seemed to lose interest in us as he had more tables. Asked for and received a desert menu. He took thirteen minutes to return and ask if we had decided. We did. I got the check, paid and left. Very disappointing from Orso’s. We are Anchorage people and will think twice before choosing this restaurant again.

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  3. robert VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    King salmon was delish!!! Service good. Sat on second floor. First floor better

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  4. Leslie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were early for our reservation and seated quickly. The food choices were wonderful . We shared a salad and the Seafood Gemailli and the Shrimp stuffed with crab.. our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable . A very wonderful experience .

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  5. Rebecca

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time! It was our servers 4th day and she was a delight! The food was amazing!

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  6. Sue VIP

    Denver / Colorado39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner and fantastic service. Our waiter, Raphael, was so pleasant and professional. He was knowledgeable about the menu and recommended we try the silver/white salmon as it is a rare treat when available. It was delicious. He ensured we had everything we needed and truly added to us enjoying our anniversary dinner.

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  7. Marie

    Anchorage / Alaska17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was disappointing. We had to pull the special out of him, with no elaboration on the dish, and he rolled his eyes when I asked for pepper. The food and beverages were tasty. The atmosphere was relaxed.

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  8. Brendan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I think this is a good restaurant. I had the seafood chowder, the fig salad, and the chicken fettuccine and a glass of Barbera. I think the service was very good and the food was good as well. The restaurant gets 3.9 stars on Yelp but personally I think it is underrated. I would give it a 4.3 on Yelp in my opinion.

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  9. Mark

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top service and outstanding food quality. Prices are moderately high but super worth it. Compared to recent "cruise ship tour" pricing, this is an amazing value. We spent $150 for two which includes drinks, app, entre, and a single desert. (we had to pay $50 for a god-awful breakfast buffet near McKinley) We are so happy to have had this restaurant recommended to us by our kayak guide.

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  10. Chris

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambience. Clean, hip vibe, friendly. The food for four adults ordered separately things off their menu and all were very complimentary. The bar was good and had a couple Pinots and Sauvignon Blancs that were excellent.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for ORSO

737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    G street and 5th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
  • Public transit
    We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jerald McCrorey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.orsoalaska.com/
  • Phone number
    (907) 222-3232
  • Private party facilities
    ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.
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