Whale's Tail

Name: Whale's Tail
Address: 939 W 5TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK, United States, 99501
Telephone: (907) 343-2220
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (28)

$50 and over

Steak

939 W 5TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

About this restaurant

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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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
Website
https://captaincook.com/dining/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ben Rodgers

Location
939 W 5TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
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

Grilled Caesar Salad$11.00
Grilled Ciabatta Crouton
Burrata Caprese$9.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Balsamic Reduc, Basil
Wedge$11.00
Blue Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Dried Cherries
Alaska Oyster Rockefeller$16.00
Pernod, Smoked Bacon, Parmesan, Roasted Poblano Chiles
Alaska Oyster
Traditional Mignonette, Lemon
- ea$4.00
Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
Rye Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

Fish & Shellfish

Diver Sea Scallops$44.00
Candied Pistachios, Foie Crème, Sweet Potato Purée
Alaska Troll Caught King Salmon$42.00
Forbidden Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Beurre Rouge

Steaks

16 oz. Braised Beef Short Rib$34.00
Red Wine-Demi
8 oz. Filet Mignon$40.00
Prime, Korintje Cinnamon, Sage
12 oz. Ribeye$38.00
Prime
16 oz. House Smoked New York Strip$32.00
White Oak Smoked

Sauces

Steaks come with one sauce of your choice

Bordelaise
Malbec Wine-Demi
Bulleit Peppercorn-Demi
House Bistro Sauce
Tri Peppercorn Glace

Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Beurre Monte, Lemon Zest
Roasted Brussel Sprouts$10.00
Smoked Bacon
Mushrooms$10.00
Seasonal Variety, Shallots, Garlic, Thyme

Sides

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$10.00
Thyme, Lemon, Parmesan
Potato Purée$10.00
Yukon Gold Potato, Chives, Roasted Garlic, Buttermilk
Truffle Mac & Cheese$12.00
Smoked Bacon, Gruyere, Cheddar, Panko Crust
Potato Gratin$12.00
Gruyere, Parmesan
Sweet Potato Purée$10.00
Sweet Potatoes, Korintje Cinnamon, Maple

Finishers

Campfire S'mores Tart$12.00
Cold Smoked Chocolate, Hand-fired Marshmallow Meringue, Espresso Fudge Sauce
Butterscotch Cheese Cake$12.00
Banana Carmel, White Chocolate Croquant, Cocoa Soil
Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake$12.00
Lemon Curd, Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries
Whale's Tail Bread Pudding$12.00
Buttermilk Ice Cream, Brown Sugar Crumble, Bourbon Caramel, Bacon Snow, Maple Caviar

What 28 people are saying

Whale's Tail reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

28 Reviews

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Hope VIP
Anchorage / Alaska34 reviews
1.0
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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JennyM
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
1.0
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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StephanieM
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
1.0
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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ConnieG
New Mexico1 review
4.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Anchorage / Alaska1 review
5.0
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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PierreL
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
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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KyleeH
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
4.0
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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Travelingfoodlovers VIP
Anchorage / Alaska22 reviews
3.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Anchorage / Alaska1 review
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
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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Whale's Tail is rated 4.1 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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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

Website
https://captaincook.com/dining/
Phone number
(907) 343-2220

Whale's Tail

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Starters

Grilled Caesar Salad$11.00

Burrata Caprese$9.00

Wedge$11.00

Alaska Oyster Rockefeller$16.00

Alaska Oyster

Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Fish & Shellfish

Diver Sea Scallops$44.00

Alaska Troll Caught King Salmon$42.00

Steaks

16 oz. Braised Beef Short Rib$34.00

8 oz. Filet Mignon$40.00

12 oz. Ribeye$38.00

16 oz. House Smoked New York Strip$32.00

Sauces

Bordelaise

Malbec Wine-Demi

Bulleit Peppercorn-Demi

House Bistro Sauce

Tri Peppercorn Glace

Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts$10.00

Mushrooms$10.00

Sides

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$10.00

Potato Purée$10.00

Truffle Mac & Cheese$12.00

Potato Gratin$12.00

Sweet Potato Purée$10.00

Finishers

Campfire S'mores Tart$12.00

Butterscotch Cheese Cake$12.00

Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake$12.00

Whale's Tail Bread Pudding$12.00

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