Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Anchorage / Alaska

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Southside Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1711)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

We are a great neighborhood secret on the south end of town. We offer a variety of fresh fun food from our open display kitchen. We have a hardwood oven for great appetizers and flatbreads. Fresh Alaskan seafood and produce arrives daily and Chef Travis creates great innovative daily specials. Save room for our fantastic home-made desserts. We are proud recipients of the "Wine Spectators" Award of excellence 27 years in a row.
Southside Bistro offers the "Restaurant" side and "Bistro" side, both with the complete dinner menu available, and an additional Pizza-burger menu. Please go to our web site and see our complete menu selections.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was lovely and they were very accommodating.

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4.9

4.9 (1990)

$50 and over

Seafood

Anchorage

About the restaurant

At Kincaid Grill, you will find the finest in food preparation and uncompromising service. Kincaid Grill is located in a quiet West Anchorage neighborhood which lends itself to its unique sense of personal touches. Kincaid Grill is well known for being one of the finest restaurants in the Anchorage area for its quality preparation of what we call Alaskan Regional cuisine. Combining simple flavors and concentrating on the ingredients at hand, we strive for the ultimate dining experience.

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Randy

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

We had a 4 top and orders were spread throughout the menu.. All the Meal were outstanding. Love the Black cod dish.. Friendly staff, great wine selections. highly recommend Kincaid Grill..

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4.8

4.8 (1493)

$30 and under

Pacific Rim

Anchorage

About the restaurant

PACIFIC RIM CUISINE
Great food. Excellent service. Warm ambiance. These elements are how many of our guests would describe Ginger. We created a restaurant that expresses our faith and values in extending genuine hospitality to all and food sure to please all tastes. We take classics and new cuisine of the Pacific Rim and put a modern twist on the flavors.

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Nick

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious pacific rim offerings. We had: spring rolls, Nashville hot cauliflower, 3 meat (like happy family) with vermicelli noodles, and ribs and finished with banana foster spring rolls. One of our folks had many allergies, which were accommodated. Our server Kerry was fantastic!!

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4.8

4.8 (1618)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anchorage

About the restaurant

For over 30 years Jens’ has served the best fresh Alaskan Seafood. The dinner menu also features prime steaks, lamb, and fresh pasta along with a wide selection of delicious appetizers and salads. The menu changes often to take full advantage of the best fresh ingredients. A selection of homemade desserts round out the dining experience. The cozy wine bar offers the full menu and over 40 wines by the glass.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Jen’s is a hidden gem! It is our absolute favorite!

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake

Popular dish

Calamari a la Picatta

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

Kinley's Restaurant and Bar

4.6

4.6 (1779)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

We serve fresh Alaskan seafood, 30 wines by the glass, 300 wines by the bottle, locally brewed beers on tap, as well as a wide selection of cocktails.
Kinley’s Restaurant is based on a rustic-contemporary Alaskan feel. Our trademark is exceptional food and service in a comfortable atmosphere. The combination of unique dishes, knowledgeable and inviting staff, and the extensive beer, wine and cocktail lists appeal to travelers and locals alike. We strive to be the benchmark of an independently-owned, Alaskan casual fine dining restaurant.

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pat

Dined 4 days ago

Love their calamari! As always the best. They also have wonderful salads

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 2 days ago

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

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Experience

Tableside Cafe Diablo

O'Malley's On The Green

4.5

4.5 (142)

$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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Roger

Dined on Aug 9, 2024

We had a reservation for Friday at 3PM and was surprised to find the dining room essentially empty with only one other table occupied. Given the only other table having food I thought it was excessive that our Server did not come over for 10 minutes. The food was good but not excellent and the service did get more responsive later. It was a nice sunny day so the beautiful view passed the golf course to Anchorage and beyond was great.

Alaska Chopped & Chowdered

4.4

4.4 (190)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Alaska Chopped and Chowdered is passionate about providing our guests with an unforgettable dining experience.

Chef, along with her team of culinary artisans are adept at deconstructing, reinventing, and elevating classic and comfort foods, while also introducing novel taste experiences. Dedicated to creating unique and uplifted dishes that are both inventive and timeless.

We utilize only the highest quality ingredients procured from local purveyors. Whether your appetite calls for a flawlessly seasoned steak, a delectable seafood platter, or a bowl of creamy chowder, we offer a diverse selection to charm your sense of taste.

We take pride in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where you can relax and enjoy your meal in the company of friends and family and where our attentive and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.

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karen

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and great service!! The place will explode if they get a full liquor license.

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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!

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