Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Anchorage / Alaska

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Anchorage / Alaska? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Whisky & Ramen

4.8

4.8 (854)

$30 and under

Japanese

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Please note: If you'd like to be seated at our Ramen Counter or Whisky Bar, please add a reservation note or tag when booking.

Top review

Val

Dined 4 days ago

This has easily become our favorite spot. The food is consistent and so is the service.

Glacier BrewHouse

4.7

4.7 (4768)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anchorage

About the restaurant

You will know the moment you walk in that this is not your typical brew pub. The scent of the alder wood grill and wood fired oven, the energy of the sparking exhibition cooking line and the glow of the brewery delight your senses. The BrewHouse features rotisserie grilled meats, the freshest Alaskan seafood, brick oven pizza and award winning hand crafted ales. The BrewHouse is Anchorage’s downtown landmark restaurant-“Where Alaskans meet Alaskans”.

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Brent

Dined 2 days ago

We ate at the three best reviewed resturants on our visit to town. This is by far the best food, service and food of all.

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Original Peanut Butter Pie

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Herb Crusted Alaska Halibut

Rustic Goat

4.7

4.7 (553)

$31 to $50

European

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Warm & welcoming atmosphere, showcasing fresh Alaskan fare heavily influenced by French and Italian cuisine, served in an upscale yet approachable setting.
We also offer a wide variety of locally crafted Alaskan brews that rotate weekly.
Our menu changes seasonally with an emphasis on fresh, local products with specials offered most weekends.
We are located in the heart of the Turnagain area, just a walking distance from the beautiful views of Earthquake Park and Lyn Ary Park.

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Rosanna

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Our dinner was very good and the service excellent. Highly recommend

AJ's Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern

4.5

4.5 (1183)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Homer

About the restaurant

AJ's Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern is located in the heart of Old Town, offers a casual, friendly atmosphere and is known locally as the "Historic Waterfront". While we are not a fancy, we believe in amazing food, fun specialty drinks, and great entertainment! We value our guests and believe in goodwill and hospitality. AJ's is proud to be serving up the top 2% of USDA Prime Beef offered in the Nation and we like to top it off with a premium martini. We feature mouth-watering steaks & great seafood including Local Alaska Scallops, King Crab, Fresh Halibut & Salmon in a friendly old town atmosphere! This venue also offers fun family entertainment & dinner music. Established in 1941 as the Homer Cafe and Club it was the first bar in Homer and has been serving up delicious fare and drinks for over 70 years.

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Gregory

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Simply the best! Better than all the other steak house we visit in Alaska

O'Malley's On The Green

4.5

4.5 (143)

$30 and under

American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Come in and enjoy our wonderful view of Denali, Downtown Anchorage, and the Chugach Mountain Range. Conveniently located just off O'Malley Road at the Anchorage Golf Course, O'Malley's on the Green offers a relaxed atmosphere with a great bar & grill style menu featuring appetizers, salads, fresh cuisine, and specialty cocktails. Live music starts at 7:00 PM on Friday nights.

If you're looking for the perfect location for a meeting, special event or a wedding, then O'Malley's on the Green has what you're looking for. Function space is available year-round for parties, weddings, private golf tournaments, and other special events. To book a private function, please call (907)522-3325.

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Bruce

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, nearly empty on a Saturday for lunch which was a surprise, and great views. Looking forward to returning.

Timbers at Salmon Falls Resort

4.5

4.5 (35)

$30 and under

American

Ketchikan

About the restaurant

Fresh Alaskan cuisine and upscale approach to American classics paired with craft cocktails, unbelievable waterfront and marina views.

Live music nightly.

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EfrainO

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Stayed in the resort to go fishing. So after a day on the water going to Timbers was a great way to relax with great selection of beers on tap and some good wines. The dinners we enjoyed were wonderfully prepared and delicious. The chili Salmon, the halibut, and their steaks were all done to perfection. I can't forget the local oysters were incredibly good. The staff were all friendly and professional and made the meals that much more enjoyable.

Everett's

4.3

4.3 (553)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wasilla

About the restaurant

Everett’s Fine Dining celebrates chef-crafted local Alaskan cuisine featuring presentations of locally sourced farm products, fresh, line-caught seafood, inspired prime American beef complemented by one of the best chef teams in Alaska. Everett’s master mixologist serves traditional and creative cocktails, craft beers and wines from renowned vineyards across the country.

Everett’s Dining room with its lakefront location, on the beautiful shores of Lake Wasilla, overlooks the majestic mountains of the Chugach range. Everett's has earned guest acclaim for being one of Alaska’s Most Romantic Restaurants.

Pair your expertly crafted meal with a glass of equally fine wine. We serve innovative and classic cocktails, offer a diverse wine selection, locally crafted beers and utilize the highest quality ingredients possible.

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Robert

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Anniversay. The waiter was outstanding. Food was servers hot and quickly, could’nt have asked for a better time. Will return.

Tequila 61°

4.3

4.3 (497)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Latin

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Building a bridge between latin-fusion cuisine and the personality of beautiful Anchorage, Tequila 61° embodies what it means to embrace the best of both worlds. Blending time-honored latin recipes with a modern twist, we fuse the perfect blend of spices with fresh ingredients like Alaskan seafood for entrées authentic in flavor and unique in presentation. Best of all, our mixologist and highly trained bartenders behind the bar are at the ready to help you find the perfect pairing with our craft cocktails and hand-picked varieties of Tequila and Mezcal. Using reclaimed materials and unmatched attention to detail, we’ve built a charmingly rustic atmosphere where good food and good times are always abound.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 26, 2024

As always we had a great time! Food was amazing. Recommend!

Tent City Taphouse

4.3

4.3 (32)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Anchorage

About the restaurant

This modern Gastro Pub, situated in downtown, pays tribute to the humble origins of Anchorage, once known as Tent City. As a family-owned and operated establishment, we are dedicated to promoting local businesses while offering a welcoming and amiable environment. Expect excellent food, refreshing beer, and plenty of laughter.

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Schatzie

Dined 3 days ago

I appreciate that Tent City has so many gluten-free options. They've also added some items to the menu so I tried the salmon filet sandwich, and it was delicious! The gluten-free bun was buttery, more like a biscuit, and not at all the dense, spongy texture I've come to expect from gluten-free bread. I would ask for that option when ordering a burger in the future. My friend had the excellent halibut and chips, which may be the only gluten-free fish and chips available in Anchorage. Service was friendly and our server took the time to talk about new items on the various menus. I would definitely recommend Tent City for lunch, dinner or brunch on the weekends.

Karstens Public House - McKinley Chalet Resort

4.0

4 (387)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Fairbanks

About the restaurant

Karstens Public House is named after Henry Karsten, the man who helped lead the first expedition of Denali and it is located one mile north of the Denali National Park Entrance at the McKinley Chalet Resort. Karstens is part of Denali Square, which is the heartbeat of the McKinley Chalet Resort. Outdoor dining showcases sweeping views of the surrounding mountains along with indoor dining that provides an inviting and lively atmosphere. Guests will enjoy local craft brews, signature cocktails and authentic Alaska comfort foods like Jalapeno Cornbread, King Crab Fettuccine, Alaska King Crab Roll and the ever popular Caribou burger. Karstens also serves a scrumptious breakfast menu with sweet and savory options that are sure to start your day off right.

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Andrea

Dined 5 days ago

Karstens Was a nice store;; from Mckinly chalets. WE got great service food and ambiance. It was nice to get away fro the resort for a bit.(Less crowded)

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