Good Food, Good Beer, . . .Good Times and other Anchorage, AK Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse

This is a place where people go to have a good time, not too expensive, and plenty good spirits. If you like it a bit quieter, opt for the deck out back.

Favorite Dish: I recommend the Blackened Halibut Salad. Attractively priced at $11. Most menu item are under $15.

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (907)276-BEER
Address: 610 W 6th Ave

Restaurant Name: Fletcher's (in the Captain Cook Hotel)

The Captain Cook Hotel has four restaurants to choose from, We went to Fletcher's (Christain -- from the Bounty). The food was excellent and the staff was great. They have a moderate selection of seafood and Italian.

Reading the placemat, we were surprised to learn that the Fletcher's Pizza features Duck Sausage, and though we had already ordered, Quinn was nice enough to give us a sample, the cook warmed it for us. It is Excellent!

Favorite Dish: We ordered the Gnocci, a light potato pasta for $12.25, and the Garlic Cheese Bread (provolone, mozzarella, and parmesan) for $5.50. The Bread was to die for! It was late and we were not very hungry. They happily split the meal and served it on two seperate platters. For Dessert Gretchen had the Creme Brulee and I had a Bosc Pear Cheesecake wrapped in Chocolate. $4.75/each. There is also a moderate selection of beers and wines.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: 4th and K Street, inside the Captain Cook
Directions: Downtown

Restaurant Name: Benihana

Share a table, and the chef cooks your meal for you dazzling you with his skill at cutlery. This is more than dinner, it is dinner and a show. Benihana is a Japanese-style Family Steakhouse, whatever that means.

Reservations are recommended.

Favorite Dish: I had the Benihana Anchorage (Teriyaki Beef and Shrip), Gretchen had the Benihana Marina (Shrimp, Calamari, and Scallops) The Calamari was excellent, the beef was only so-so. Dinner includes a show and dessert. With sake our bill was $60. Lunch special for 2 is $18.

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Theme: Steakhouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: (907)222-5212
Address: 8th and L
Directions: Outskirts of Downtown.

Restaurant Name: Snow Goose Restaurant

I was thrilled by the childrens menu! Absolutely guarenteed to please. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese! Corn dogs! and Oreo Cookies! $5.95. But, and this is the odd part, the upstairs is a cigar friendly bar. So your kids will eat, but it does smell like cigars.

Favorite Dish: Daniel recommends the Chicken Tenders, but it is hard to beat Kraft Mac and Cheese or Corn Dogs. The adult menu ranges from $10 for sandwhiches to $20 for entrees.

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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (907) 561-2274
Address: 717 West 3rd Ave
Directions: Downtown
Website: alaskabeers.com

Restaurant Name: Arctic Road Runner

Stargazer1 (Ajay) and I met for lunch on my return from Girdwood. We drove around looking for a place, and this place was jumping. Lots of activity, so we thought we would give it a try.

Nothing fancy, this is a local burger joint, with lots of local color are passable food.

Ajay hoped his pepper would be spicier, but the minu does say mild.

As a benefit, there are plenty of locals here to add flavor.

Favorite Dish: I had the Kodiak Islander(what else): Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, mild pepper, bologna, salami, ham, ameerican and mozzarella cheese, topped with an onion ring for $4.55

Ajay had the Pepper Burger: Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, mild pepper, and Mozzarella Cheese for $4.50

Fries: $1.60
Onion Rings $1.70

Cokes: $1.60

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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: 2477 Arctic Blvd
Directions: Near Fireweed Ln

Restaurant Name: Sunrise Grill

I am always looking for new places to eat and am delighted when I find one that is popular with the locals. The Sunrise Grill is off the beaten path, it is hard to explain where it is and I don't know if it is worth the effort, but the food was good, the prices reasonable, and it was doing a whopping trade with the locals.

Favorite Dish: Though they have an all day menu, I had breakfast, and the name of the place does suggest that is what they serve.

I chose the "pigs in a blanket" sausages wrapped in pancakes for $6.95.

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Theme: Breakfast
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: 3230 New Seward Hwy -- Anchorage, AK 99503

Restaurant Name: Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant

If you are hungry, this is the place. Very popular for breakfast, they also have a lunch and dinner menu. Alaskan decor make this a must see.

Favorite Dish: Sourdough pankakes and Reindeer sausage. $6.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (907)243-2090
Address: 4333 Spenard Rd

Restaurant Name: Muffin Man Cafe

Coffee and muffins or sandwiches. A good choice if you are staying downtown. Delivery available within 3 blocks.

Favorite Dish: Jackhammer Sandwich: Housebaked ham and monterey jack cheese on sourdough with lettuce tomato, dijon, and mayo.

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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (907)279-6836
Address: 817 West 6th Ave
Directions: visible from the Mariott, behind the cathedral.

Restaurant Name: Dianne's Restaurant

The average tourist doesn't go to an office building to eat lunch, but all the local people do. We asked some locals and they gave this recommendation. It is less expensive than average, and the food is good. The sandwhiches are on fresh baked breads! and served with potato chips. Real American lunch!

Favorite Dish: A half sandwich and chips (plenty for lunch) will cost you $4.25. The special is $7.75. I had pastrami and swiss, Gretchen had the special, shepherds pie. Both were good, but stay away from the dessert.

Hours are 7:am till 4:pm

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Theme: American
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (907)279-7243
Address: 550 West 7th
Directions: Robert Atwood Building

Restaurant Name: Skippers

Skippers is a fish and chips chain, but the one in Anchorage serves locally caught fish!! This is an inexpensive way to try our fish English style.

Favorite Dish: Try the Alaskan Cod or Halibut and don't forget a bowl of chowder.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (907)563-3656
Address: 3611 Minnesota Dr
Directions: Minnesota and Speanrd
Website: skippers.net