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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Anchorage, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Altura Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4240 Old Seward Hwy Ste 20 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
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#29. Xalos Burrito Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 751 East 36th Ave. Ste 107 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Mandala Restaurant Anchorage
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 209 East Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
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#27. Fromagio's Artisan Cheese
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3555 Arctic Blvd. C4 Ste C4 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Sandwiches
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#26. Kincaid Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6700 Jewel Lake Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
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#25. Turkish Delight
- Rating: 4.6/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2210 East Northern Lights Blvd. Ste 110 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Turkish
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#24. Benji's Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 East Dimond Blvd. Ste C Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#23. Eastern European Store & Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 West 36th Ave. Ste 12 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Delis, International Grocery
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#22. Kami Ramen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3807 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Ramen
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#21. Pil's Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 404 G St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Delis
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#20. Market Juice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2601 Spenard Road Ste 1 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#19. Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: 2813 Dawson St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#18. Saverio's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (200 reviews)
- Address: 530 East Benson Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#17. Josie's Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5915 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 5 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bakeries, Filipino, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Preference
- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 360 Boniface Pkwy Ste B11 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#15. Gia Dinh Pho and Vietnamese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 549 West International Airport Road Ste A1 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#14. The Hungry Deckhand
- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Sandwiches, Food Trucks
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#13. Yeti Dogs
- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9401 Raspberry Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
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#12. Meraki Hellenic Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12870 Old Seward Hwy Ste 103 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Greek
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#11. Palmeira Tropical Fusion
- Rating: 4.7/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 Barrow St. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood
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#10. Rickshaw
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 West 34th Ave. Ste 142 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Ramen
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#9. The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3956 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Bookstores, Cafes
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#8. My Shawarma House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 6311 DeBarr Road Ste M North Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Halal, Middle Eastern, African
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#7. Sweet Caribou
- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 West 36th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Desserts, Macarons, Salad
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#6. Sofias Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Lois Drive Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Comfort Food, Salad
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#5. Biscuitclub
- Rating: 4.7/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 West 4th Ave. Ste 117 Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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#4. International House of Hot Dogs & Goodies
- Rating: 4.8/5 (473 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1020 West 12th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Breakfast & Brunch, Hawaiian
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#3. Spenard Joe's
- Rating: 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3831 Spenard Road Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Papaya Tree
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 602 Richardson Drive Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Food Trucks, Laotian, Thai
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#1. Red Umbrella Reindeer
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 443 West 4th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
