Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Anchorage / Alaska

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Ginger

4.8

4.8 (1525)

$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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ErmanVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Love this place for our group outing on a Friday. Wonderful service and great food. Will be back.

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Crow's Nest - Hotel Captain Cook

4.8

4.8 (2280)

$31 to $50

American

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Innovative French and New American cuisine, paired with an outstanding selection of over 10,000 bottles of wine. 360 degree views of downtown Anchorage, Chugach Mountain Range and Cook Inlet. Experience Alaska’s finest, at the Hotel Captain Cook. Dining room is reserved for guest who want the full dining experience. Our bar and lounge offers open seating for guests. All guests for be of 16 years or older to dine in our bar and lounge.

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RondaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience, wonderful staff, and the best views in Anchorage.

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4.8

4.8 (999)

$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.

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Tara

Dined 6 days ago

wow! This place is AMAZING. Best ramen I’ve had outside of Japan.

Glacier BrewHouse

4.7

4.7 (4815)

$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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Lavater

Dined 1 day ago

A really great place to eat! The food was top tier and we loved the service. This is a must do again when we return to the Anchorage area!

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Popular dish

Original Peanut Butter Pie

Popular dish

Herb Crusted Alaska Halibut

AJ's Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern

4.7

4.7 (1217)

$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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Marino

Dined 1 day ago

Nice place, nice restaurant, clean and good atmosphere. The owner has been very welcoming as well as the waitress. Meat was excellent , wine choice and sweet as well. I would return and I would recommend. Price was right for what we got.

Rustic Goat

4.7

4.7 (586)

$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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Mitch

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Great food and service at a reasonable price. Reserve early for the weekend.

Tent City Taphouse

4.6

4.6 (61)

$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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Lexy

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Server was on point, patient and attentive. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. Drink selection is impressive. Would definitely recommend for any occasion.

Tequila 61°

4.5

4.5 (516)

$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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Athena

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

The food was fantastic and tasty. Presentation was very appealing. The restaurant was exceptionally busy so the service was slower. However, the food and ambiance makes up for the delay. The waitstaff was very friendly and appropriate.

49th State Brewing Company Anchorage

4.4

4.4 (1111)

$30 and under

Brewery

Anchorage

About the restaurant

At 49th State Brewing - Anchorage, the cultural layers of Alaska unfold around you. Delve into the long tradition of brewing with our award-winning beer, explore a menu filled with freshly sourced Alaskan products, or relax on the rooftop patio overlooking the Cook Inlet and Alaska Range. Welcoming to locals and tourists alike, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the 49th State - Anchorage. The patio and rooftop are sat on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Stacy

Dined 7 days ago

As always, great service and food! Best to make reservations. We had the king crab dinner buy one get one free and it was amazing!! A little on the spendy side if it wouldn’t have been 2 for 1.

Benihana - Anchorage, AK

4.2

4.2 (1681)

$30 and under

Japanese

Anchorage

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Selina

Dined 1 day ago

Night out with few friends. We had a pretty great chef, very personable and engaging. We had lots of laughes especially since a different chef played a couple practice jokes.Drinks were good and food was seasoned nicely. Scallops seared perfectly. Wait staff was attentive with very good service. Great experience ending with picture taken, printed and framed that will be cherished.

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