Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Anchorage by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Anchorage using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Bombay South Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 Huffman Road Ste 5 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Suite 100 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
- Rating: 3.7/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 East Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Tequila 61
- Rating: 3.7/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 445 West 4th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican, Gastropubs, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pho Vietnam
- Rating: 3.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3030 Denali St. Unit 1 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#26. Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (1363 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 420 L St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Bridge Seafood
- Rating: 3.8/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 221 West Ship Creek Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. F Street Station
- Rating: 3.9/5 (779 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 F St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Fletcher's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 939 West 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Orso
- Rating: 3.9/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 737 West 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Crow's Nest
- Rating: 4.0/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 939 West 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: French, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Lahn Pad Thai
- Rating: 4.0/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Abbott Road Ste 7 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ginger
- Rating: 4.1/5 (528 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 West 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Glacier BrewHouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (2851 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 737 West 5th Ave. Ste 110 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: American, Breweries, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pho Lena
- Rating: 4.1/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3311 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai, Laotian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Arigato Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3315 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Sorrento's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 East Fireweed Lane Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Kinley's Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3230 Seward Hwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#13. West Berlin
- Rating: 4.1/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4133 Mountain View Drive Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: German
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Marx Bros Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 627 West 3rd Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Seafood, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Southside Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1320 Huffman Park Drive Ste 130 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. 49th State Brewing - Anchorage
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2529 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 717 West 3rd Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breweries, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Alaska Chopped & Chowdered
- Rating: 4.3/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4403 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Soup, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pizza Olympia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2809 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Pizza, Greek, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Bear Tooth Theatre Pub
- Rating: 4.3/5 (500 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 West 27th Ave. Ste B Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bars, Dinner Theater
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Jens' Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 701 West 36th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Ray's Place
- Rating: 4.4/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2412 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#4. Miso Sushi
- Rating: 4.4/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1111 East Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 328 G St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Altura Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4240 Old Seward Hwy Ste 20 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kincaid Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6700 Jewel Lake Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
