The best restaurants in Anchorage

47 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Phở Lena

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When you need a bowl that actually warms your bones, Phở Lena keeps Anchorage fueled with pho and other soups, curry bowls, and noodle…

3311 Spenard Rd

When you need a bowl that actually warms your bones, Phở Lena keeps Anchorage fueled with pho and other soups, curry bowls, and noodle dishes spanning Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese flavors. Big portions, homestyle vibes, and that just-right kick of fresh herbs make it a midweek lifesaver.

From the Anchorage newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Peanut Farm

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Peanut Farm is Alaska’s biggest sports bar serving homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with 70+ HD screens catching every sport from…

5227 Old Seward Hwy

Peanut Farm is Alaska’s biggest sports bar serving homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with 70+ HD screens catching every sport from every angle. Grab cold beer, hot wings, and settle in with your crew, or let them deliver when the couch is calling and the game is on.

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Casual eatery serving familiar Vietnamese eats, plus vegan options, in clean surroundings.

549 W International Airport Rd A1

Casual eatery serving familiar Vietnamese eats, plus vegan options, in clean surroundings.

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Ginger

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Stylish restaurant & lounge specializing in Pacific Rim cuisine, plus microbrews & cocktails.

425 W 5th Ave

Stylish restaurant & lounge specializing in Pacific Rim cuisine, plus microbrews & cocktails.

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Smokehouse BBQ

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Casual restaurant serving barbequed meats (Texas style) such as brisket, plus pulled pork and ribs, along with chicken and turkey.

1160 W Dimond Blvd

Casual restaurant serving barbequed meats (Texas style) such as brisket, plus pulled pork and ribs, along with chicken and turkey.

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Modern eatery offering New American meat & seafood entrees, plus a large selection of wine & beer.

3230 Seward Hwy

Modern eatery offering New American meat & seafood entrees, plus a large selection of wine & beer.

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Pizza & traditional Italian dishes join Greek fare in a convivial, family-run restaurant with a bar.

2300 E 88th Ave

Pizza & traditional Italian dishes join Greek fare in a convivial, family-run restaurant with a bar.

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Bread and Brew

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Lively hangout with hip decor offering sandwiches, chili & other classics with 20 craft beers.

1450 E Tudor Rd Ste 100

Lively hangout with hip decor offering sandwiches, chili & other classics with 20 craft beers.

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Long-running sushi restaurant offering traditional bites (including rolls) and teriyaki.

3315 Spenard Rd

Long-running sushi restaurant offering traditional bites (including rolls) and teriyaki.

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Pho' Vietnam

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Compact outpost featuring a variety of traditional Vietnamese & Thai dishes in a casual setting.

3030 Denali St #1

Compact outpost featuring a variety of traditional Vietnamese & Thai dishes in a casual setting.

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Pho' Vietnam #8

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Casual eatery dishing up Vietnamese standards such as pho alongside Thai staples like Pad Thai and curries.

602 E Fireweed Ln

Casual eatery dishing up Vietnamese standards such as pho alongside Thai staples like Pad Thai and curries.

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Lucky Wishbone

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Venerable spot specializing in fried chicken that also offers burgers & old-school milkshakes.

1033 E 5th Ave

Venerable spot specializing in fried chicken that also offers burgers & old-school milkshakes.

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Relaxed setting with sushi on a conveyor belt, plus vegetarian options, and take-out service.

1200 W Northern Lights Blvd H

Relaxed setting with sushi on a conveyor belt, plus vegetarian options, and take-out service.

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Juicy American eatery featuring burgers and beer selections for dining in, plus take-out options.

5121 Arctic Blvd spc H

Juicy American eatery featuring burgers and beer selections for dining in, plus take-out options.

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Sushi & Sushi

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Upscale setting with polished granite tables, serving maki, sashimi & teriyaki, plus sake & beer.

639 W International Airport Rd

Upscale setting with polished granite tables, serving maki, sashimi & teriyaki, plus sake & beer.

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Snow City Cafe

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Locals call ahead to reserve a seat at this bright eatery serving creative breakfast & lunch fare.

1034 W 4th Ave

Locals call ahead to reserve a seat at this bright eatery serving creative breakfast & lunch fare.

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Urban-chic spot offering a combination of New American dining with a bar, coffee cafe & kids' fare.

11124 Old Seward Hwy

Urban-chic spot offering a combination of New American dining with a bar, coffee cafe & kids' fare.

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Home cooking & all-day breakfasts in an eatery filled with knickknacks, native art & old photos.

4333 Spenard Rd

Home cooking & all-day breakfasts in an eatery filled with knickknacks, native art & old photos.

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BBQ Kitch'n

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Takeout-only kitchen specializing in barbecue dishes such as ribs, brisket, and burnt ends.

10950 O'Malley Centre Dr Ste B2

Takeout-only kitchen specializing in barbecue dishes such as ribs, brisket, and burnt ends.

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Steak-and-cheese subs and fried chicken wings are the stars of the menu at this casual eatery.

210 E Fireweed Ln

Steak-and-cheese subs and fried chicken wings are the stars of the menu at this casual eatery.

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Sushi Ya

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Cozy, dark-hued Japanese eatery offering innovative sushi rolls, sake & a large wine list.

3501 Old Seward Hwy

Cozy, dark-hued Japanese eatery offering innovative sushi rolls, sake & a large wine list.

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Rustic Goat

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Warm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews.

2800 Turnagain St

Warm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews.

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Winky's Wings

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New Orleans-style fare (plus burgers & gyros) in a storefront take-out spot that offers delivery.

9191 Old Seward Hwy

New Orleans-style fare (plus burgers & gyros) in a storefront take-out spot that offers delivery.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1818 W Northern Lights Blvd #105

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

4520 Union Square Dr

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

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A huge variety of wines by the glass or bottle & shareable plates in an unpretentious atmosphere.

328 G St

A huge variety of wines by the glass or bottle & shareable plates in an unpretentious atmosphere.

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Samurai Sushi

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Intricately presented special rolls & classic Japanese dishes (plus drinks) in a relaxed atmosphere.

1265 Muldoon Rd

Intricately presented special rolls & classic Japanese dishes (plus drinks) in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Biscuits and gravy, chicken-fried steak, and other comfort foods served in a casual setting.

5121 Arctic Blvd

Biscuits and gravy, chicken-fried steak, and other comfort foods served in a casual setting.

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Altura Bistro

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Relaxed restaurant serving Mediterranean & American dishes in an old-school white-tablecloth space.

4240 Old Seward Hwy

Relaxed restaurant serving Mediterranean & American dishes in an old-school white-tablecloth space.

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UMAMI BBQ

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Tender meats and vegetables are grilled at this family-run restaurant with an innovative menu and signature sauce.

1142 N Muldoon Rd

Tender meats and vegetables are grilled at this family-run restaurant with an innovative menu and signature sauce.

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Biscuitclub

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Down-home restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits, plus eggs, coffee & specialty drinks.

333 W 4th Ave #117

Down-home restaurant whipping up sweet & savory biscuits, plus eggs, coffee & specialty drinks.

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Phở Vietnam 4

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Clean, bright eatery serving classic Vietnamese dishes such as pho, beef and veggie variations.

809 E Loop Rd

Clean, bright eatery serving classic Vietnamese dishes such as pho, beef and veggie variations.

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Varied fare (such as Thai curry, burgers & pizza), plus beer & cocktails in a bright, casual eatery.

1049 W Northern Lights Blvd

Varied fare (such as Thai curry, burgers & pizza), plus beer & cocktails in a bright, casual eatery.

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Casual, family-owned locale with familiar Vietnamese dishes to eat in or take out, plus beer & wine.

2412 Spenard Rd

Casual, family-owned locale with familiar Vietnamese dishes to eat in or take out, plus beer & wine.

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Tequila 61

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Rustic-chic outpost for contemporary Latin fare, local seafood & a selection of tequila & mezcal.

445 W 4th Ave

Rustic-chic outpost for contemporary Latin fare, local seafood & a selection of tequila & mezcal.

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Lively brewpub with a rooftop patio doling out creative bar bites & housemade ales.

717 W 3rd Ave

Lively brewpub with a rooftop patio doling out creative bar bites & housemade ales.

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Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs.

3400 C St

Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs.

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Gourmet hamburgers, onion rings & seasoned fries in a brightly-colored house with a casual vibe.

1106 W 29th Pl

Gourmet hamburgers, onion rings & seasoned fries in a brightly-colored house with a casual vibe.

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Wings 'N Things

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Counter-serve local chain that offers boneless & bone-in Buffalo wing combo meals.

601 W 36th Ave #7

Counter-serve local chain that offers boneless & bone-in Buffalo wing combo meals.

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Jens' Restaurant

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Inventive Continental cooking served in an art-filled dining room & wine bar inside a strip mall.

701 W 36th Ave

Inventive Continental cooking served in an art-filled dining room & wine bar inside a strip mall.

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A chalkboard menu specializing in sandwiches & classic American fare for breakfast & lunch.

400 K St

A chalkboard menu specializing in sandwiches & classic American fare for breakfast & lunch.

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Down-to-earth breakfast & lunch spot offering build-your-own omelets with a variety of ingredients.

2632 Spenard Rd

Down-to-earth breakfast & lunch spot offering build-your-own omelets with a variety of ingredients.

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Restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and offering a variety of pho noodles.

9191 Old Seward Hwy Ste 1

Restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and offering a variety of pho noodles.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1254 Muldoon Rd Suite B

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art.

3300 Old Seward Hwy

Inventive pizzas & house-brewed beer served in a bustling, colorful hangout with psychedelic art.

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Informal eatery serving ramen and other Japanese fare, including vegetarian options.

3807 Spenard Rd

Informal eatery serving ramen and other Japanese fare, including vegetarian options.

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Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.

610 W 6th Ave

Live music & trivia in a laid-back hangout serving seafood & pub grub, plus a huge beer selection.

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