Rikki's Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious local hot dog spot with dietary accommodations and immaculate creations
8 helybéli ajánlásával
International House Of Hotdogs
1020 L StDelicious local hot dog spot with dietary accommodations and immaculate creations
Newer trendy restaurant wish fresh pasta, comfort food, and good gf options
121 helybéli ajánlásával
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse
11124 Old Seward HwyNewer trendy restaurant wish fresh pasta, comfort food, and good gf options
Established local eatery with American food and good dietary accommodations. Try their loaded tots and drinks.
141 helybéli ajánlásával
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdEstablished local eatery with American food and good dietary accommodations. Try their loaded tots and drinks.
Altura Bistro
4240 Old Seward HwyHigh quality, unique dishes. Highly recommend.
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveVery popular local breakfast/brunch/lunch spot.
Owned and operated by a really nice family! Delicious food. Try their Thai chicken soup—a local favorite.
Sandwich Deck Restaurant
400 K StOwned and operated by a really nice family! Delicious food. Try their Thai chicken soup—a local favorite.
Probably the fanciest restaurant in town—good for date nights but you will want to make a reservation.
62 helybéli ajánlásával
Crow's Nest
939 W 5th AveProbably the fanciest restaurant in town—good for date nights but you will want to make a reservation.
Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant
555 W Northern Lights BlvdGreat local Indian food.
Bombay South Indian Restaurant
1120 Huffman RoadGreat Indian food but in a closer, newer location!
Palmeira tropical fusion
329 Barrow StreetBrad new restaurant with unique, healthy cuisine!
Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StEstablished wine bar with good eats.
Good local food, but they do sometimes run out of their menu items.
124 helybéli ajánlásával
Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain StGood local food, but they do sometimes run out of their menu items.
Stop here in the captain cook hotel for a more casual quick bite such as pizza, salad, etc.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Fletcher's
939 W 5th AveStop here in the captain cook hotel for a more casual quick bite such as pizza, salad, etc.
Pizza Man
16410 Brooks LoopOur FAVORITE local pizza place
Famous local pizza and beer joint, featured nationally. Good gluten free crust. However there is usually a rather long wait, so go early! We recommend Diablo sticks as an appetizer, and cheesecake of the month for dessert.
347 helybéli ajánlásával
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyFamous local pizza and beer joint, featured nationally. Good gluten free crust. However there is usually a rather long wait, so go early! We recommend Diablo sticks as an appetizer, and cheesecake of the month for dessert.
Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdHealthy options and lots of dietary accommodations!
Yak & Yeti Himalayan Restaurant
3301 Spenard RdEstablished, well loved Nepalese restaurant.
Wiki Wiki
936 Gambell StAmazing doughnuts called Malasadas—you don’t want to miss out!
Run by the same folks at Moose’s tooth, but with southwestern food on one side and a theatre on the other! Catch a show and some pizza and beer.
315 helybéli ajánlásával
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveRun by the same folks at Moose’s tooth, but with southwestern food on one side and a theatre on the other! Catch a show and some pizza and beer.
Pangea Restaurant And Lounge
508 W 6th AveDelicious fusion food!
Cozy bar bites—I highly recommend their pizza, pretzel and cheese, and sandwiches.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Bread and Brew
1450 E Tudor RdCozy bar bites—I highly recommend their pizza, pretzel and cheese, and sandwiches.
Yakishabu Sushi House
720 West Dimond BoulevardHot pot restaurant owned by well-known, local chefs!
Smokehouse BBQ
1160 West Dimond BoulevardEasily the best bbq in town!
Double Shovel Cider Company
502 W 58th AveDelicious local cider house
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveGeneric local brewery with lots of seating
Local LGBTQIA+ friendly bar—some people rave about their food as well.
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Mad Myrna's
530 E 5th AveLocal LGBTQIA+ friendly bar—some people rave about their food as well.
Trophy Lounge
8801 Jewel Lake RdA great little bar within walking distance of our AirBnB.
Inlet PubHouse
1020 W 12th AveDelicious local spot downtown
Great grocery store with more unique items and a cafe with sweet treats
34 helybéli ajánlásával
New Sagaya City Market
900 W 13th AveGreat grocery store with more unique items and a cafe with sweet treats
Local favorite bakery with dietary accommodations (and several locations)
189 helybéli ajánlásával
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StLocal favorite bakery with dietary accommodations (and several locations)
One of the best bakeries, with savory and sweet buns, as well as boba and famous “cruffins” (croissants stuffed with various cream fillings and toppings—you must try)
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Benji's Bakery & Cafe
901 E Dimond BlvdOne of the best bakeries, with savory and sweet buns, as well as boba and famous “cruffins” (croissants stuffed with various cream fillings and toppings—you must try)
Two locally-made ice cream locations (this one is downtown). They have rotating flavors and are locally famous. A must try!
62 helybéli ajánlásával
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetTwo locally-made ice cream locations (this one is downtown). They have rotating flavors and are locally famous. A must try!
WooHoo! Ice cream
5881 Arctic BlvdA small ice cream shop that uses more natural ingredients for their ice creams!
Dark Horse Coffee Co
646 F StLocal, established delicious coffee shop downtown
Cafecito Bonito
6307 DeBarr RoadCoffee shop
Delicious, fast, Mexican food (everything there is good!) and they have. Mother southern location closer to our AirBnB!
Xalos Mexican Grill
3048 Mountain View DriveDelicious, fast, Mexican food (everything there is good!) and they have. Mother southern location closer to our AirBnB!
Great lunch and one of the only places with locally made, readily-available macarons!
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Sweet Caribou
701 W 36th AveGreat lunch and one of the only places with locally made, readily-available macarons!
Such a fun place! You can get delicious baked goods or delicious Chinese food. It’s hard to find good Chinese food in Anchorage and this is one of the good ones!
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Jackie's Place Restaurant
2632 Spenard RoadSuch a fun place! You can get delicious baked goods or delicious Chinese food. It’s hard to find good Chinese food in Anchorage and this is one of the good ones!
One of the most locally famous, luxury eating establishments. We have had mixed experiences but it is worth a try if you want to plan a date night, etc. You’ll likely need reservations and ask for a table with a view if you do go!
185 helybéli ajánlásával
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetOne of the most locally famous, luxury eating establishments. We have had mixed experiences but it is worth a try if you want to plan a date night, etc. You’ll likely need reservations and ask for a table with a view if you do go!
Red Umbrella Reindeer
A fun local food cart!
Very very very popular local haunt. Bar with delicious food—well-known for their French onion soup.
106 helybéli ajánlásával
F Street Station
325 F StVery very very popular local haunt. Bar with delicious food—well-known for their French onion soup.
One of those places you “have” to go to while you’re here. Fish and beer, sometimes live music. More for the experience than the food itself.
118 helybéli ajánlásával
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveOne of those places you “have” to go to while you’re here. Fish and beer, sometimes live music. More for the experience than the food itself.
Steak restaurant established in the 50’s! Recommend for the nostalgia.
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveSteak restaurant established in the 50’s! Recommend for the nostalgia.
Ginger
425 W 5th AveModern local eatery with delicious food and vegan options
Taco truck downtown! They’re only open for the summer and we would highly recommend trying ASAP.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
El Green-Go's
390 L StreetTaco truck downtown! They’re only open for the summer and we would highly recommend trying ASAP.
Tequila 61
445 W 4th AveClassy taco restaurant with good cocktails downtown
Alaska.org
507 E StNewer but delicious crepe and coffee joint
Gelatte
500 W 6th AveBorn from the owner’s passion for making her own delicious gelato!
Delicious local burger joint. I believe they take cash and do not have beer but it is worth a visit! Old-fashioned sort of place.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward HwyDelicious local burger joint. I believe they take cash and do not have beer but it is worth a visit! Old-fashioned sort of place.
This delicious restaurant almost closed after the pandemic, but it is back and worth a visit!
51 helybéli ajánlásával
Orso
737 W 5th AveThis delicious restaurant almost closed after the pandemic, but it is back and worth a visit!
This was a locally famous fancier eatery, but has had varying experiences recently. May be worth a try for a date night!
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Kincaid Grill
6700 Jewel Lake RdThis was a locally famous fancier eatery, but has had varying experiences recently. May be worth a try for a date night!
Sightseeing
Check out marine life with the whole family. Ticket sales support rescuing these beautiful creatures and we would highly recommend a one or two day trip!
90 helybéli ajánlásával
Alaszka Tengeri Élet Központ
301 Railway AveCheck out marine life with the whole family. Ticket sales support rescuing these beautiful creatures and we would highly recommend a one or two day trip!
The spit is a unique and fun tourist attraction with tons of small beach side shops
93 helybéli ajánlásával
Homer
The spit is a unique and fun tourist attraction with tons of small beach side shops
Portage Glacier Cruises
1500 Byron Glacier RdThe coastal trail starts near the AirBnB and goes 16miles north to downtown!
86 helybéli ajánlásával
Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
The coastal trail starts near the AirBnB and goes 16miles north to downtown!
Activities
Games, family fun
See our local wildlife and help support their rescue by visiting our local zoo!
121 helybéli ajánlásával
Alaszka Állatkert
4731 O'Malley RdSee our local wildlife and help support their rescue by visiting our local zoo!
Putters Wild
1230 E 68th AveNeon miniature golf!
This bowling alley is within walking distance of our AirBnB.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Jewel Lake Bowling Center
8801 Jewel Lake RdThis bowling alley is within walking distance of our AirBnB.
If you want to bring the kids to play or just take a walk, jewel lake park is right down the road
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Jewel Lake
4401 W Dimond BlvdIf you want to bring the kids to play or just take a walk, jewel lake park is right down the road
See local exhibits about native Alaskan peoples’ culture, art, and an area specifically for kids, the “imaginarium” where they can explore science and have a ton of fun.
313 helybéli ajánlásával
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StSee local exhibits about native Alaskan peoples’ culture, art, and an area specifically for kids, the “imaginarium” where they can explore science and have a ton of fun.
Wildlife in the actual wilderness! Meet wild rescued animals you won’t see at the Zoo and support a good cause.
185 helybéli ajánlásával
Alaszka Vadonvédelmi Központ
43520 Seward HwyWildlife in the actual wilderness! Meet wild rescued animals you won’t see at the Zoo and support a good cause.
Flattop Mountain
Popular hike close to town
Kenai River
World famous fishing!
Alaska Pablo's Bicycle Rentals
415 L St907 E-Bike
523 W 4th AveAlaska eBike
2229 Spenard RoadAlaska Outdor Gear Rental
540 West Potter DriveVisit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
546 West 4th AvenueAlaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrAlaska Botanical Garden
4601 Campbell Airstrip RdAlyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska
1000 Arlberg AveAlaska Aviation Museum
4721 Aircraft DrDimond Center Mall
800 E Dimond BlvdClosest mall
Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
320 W 5th AveDowntown mall