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Relaxing cocktain lounge seating. - Whale's Tail, ANCHORAGE, AK

Whale's Tail

4.1
4.1
28 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
After several years in hibernation, we are excited to dust off the Whale's Tail for a limited -time steakhouse pop-up event! Enjoy a high-quality steakhouse experience featuring rare top-shelf whiskeys and finely crafted desserts. We look forward to seeing you again!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (907) 343-2220
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ben Rodgers
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Cross street
    4th Ave. and I Steet.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

28 Reviews
  1. Hope

    Anchorage

    34 reviews

    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    While they are accepting reservations and their website states they are open, they are actually closed.

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  2. JennyM

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was closed. Hotel website said it was open Thursday-Sunday. Sign at actual restaurant said Friday. They were never open.

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  3. StephanieM

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I made a reservation only to show up to a CLOSED restaurant. Apparently they close from June to October but still allow you to make reservations. Nothing in their website indicated they would be closed. Very disappointing

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  4. ConnieG

    New Mexico

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sharay, was delightful Sharan, very efficient! She was the only server taking care of the restaurant, however the 2 gentlemen working with were also exceptional. Their team work made for a wonderful experience for two very tired Texans!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I dined here for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The filet w/Malbec wine demi sauce and NY Strip w/house bistro sauce were both on point and the Mac ‘n cheese was great too! I ordered the potatoes au gratin last time and those are divine. Our server was excellent as well. The food came out quickly and the drinks were tasty too. I highly recommend Whale’s Tail to anyone who wants a boujie night out.

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  6. PierreL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to a lot of places that do steak in Anchorage…….the one I had here was outstanding….they must age the meat because this was GOOD!….I would recommend it to anyone you wants to drop to a new place that is out of the way………..

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  7. KyleeH

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. One of the best ribeye I've been served in a restaurant in Anchorage. Cocktails on the spenday side...typical hotel prices, I guess. It was a slow, quiet night for Whales Tail on this Memorial Weekend. We were informed they don't have enough staff to keep the restaurant/lounge open the rest of the summer so will be closing after the weekend.

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  8. Travelingfoodlovers

    Anchorage

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu selection was limited, and food was average. The mac and cheese and the desserts were good. Although it was supposed to be a newly revamped restaurant, it looked the same as it had before. It looked like the old bar with white table clothes. The seating was uncomfortable, and the atmosphere left a lot to be desired. The dinner was okay but unlikely we would return anytime soon. Would like to see more options on the menu, better chairs and the entire restaurant needs to be remodeled and removing the dance floor would be a good start.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i love this space and am so glad the Captain Cook opened as a steakhouse. the menu is delightfully sparse focusing in steaks and accompaniments (though this is alaska so there is also fresh seafood) portions are generous; we shared a filet &2 sides. everything was delicious and the service superb and unpretentious. i will be going back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a fantastic experience. The drinks were great, we had an old-fashioned and a Manhattan. Our appetizer was The oysters Rockefeller and they were great. For dinner we had the salmon and scallops which were wonderful. Dessert was the bread pudding and the bacon snow made it exceptional.

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FAQs

Whale's Tail offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (907) 343-2220.

Whale's Tail is rated 4.1 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Whale's Tail

939 W 5TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Ave. and I Steet.
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Ben Rodgers
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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