Highest-rated restaurants in Anchorage by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Anchorage by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Anchorage, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Lalo's Pizza Take Out
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5915 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 6 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Kincaid Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6700 Jewel Lake Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Hong Kong Spirit Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 570 West 53rd Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Kami Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3807 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pil's Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 G St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mandala Restaurant Anchorage
- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 209 East Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Heidi's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 5121 Arctic Blvd. Ste A Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Benji's Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 East Dimond Blvd. Ste C Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Turkish Delight
- Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2210 East Northern Lights Blvd. Ste 110 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Turkish
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Market Juice
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2601 Spenard Road Ste 1 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Eastern European Store & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 West 36th Ave. Ste 12 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Delis, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Saverio's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Address: 530 East Benson Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Josie's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5915 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 5 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Filipino, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Gia Dinh Pho and Vietnamese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 549 West International Airport Road Ste A1 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Address: 2813 Dawson St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Yeti Dogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9401 Raspberry Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Hungry Deckhand
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Sandwiches, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Green-Go's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 390 L St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Birch & Alder
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 27635 Seward Hwy Mile 103.5 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Meraki Hellenic Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12870 Old Seward Hwy Ste 103 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sweet Caribou
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 West 36th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3956 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Palmeira Tropical Fusion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 Barrow St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Biscuitclub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 West 4th Ave. Ste 117 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Gaetano's Brick Oven
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 11460 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Preference
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Boniface Pkwy Ste B11 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Rickshaw
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 West 34th Ave. Ste 142 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#3. International House of Hot Dogs & Goodies
- Rating: 5.0/5 (435 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1020 West 12th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Papaya Tree
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 East Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Laotian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Red Umbrella Reindeer
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
