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Hole in the Wall
Their schnitzel is so tasty! and the mushroom and gravy sauce is to die for.
6 locals recommend
West Berlin
4133 Mountain View DrTheir schnitzel is so tasty! and the mushroom and gravy sauce is to die for.
Delicious all the way around - decent sushi. My favorite was actually the cinnamon tea! So good!
9 locals recommend
I Luv Sushi
9220 Lake Otis PkwyDelicious all the way around - decent sushi. My favorite was actually the cinnamon tea! So good!
Lucky Wishbone
1033 E 5th AveTasty chicken and great thick milkshakes!
International House Of Hotdogs
1020 L StEspecially love the pineapple hot dog sandwich.
Tommy's Burger Stop
1106 W 29th PlEvery burger is tasty!
Food scene
Get the grilled cheese and king crab sandwich! It also comes with a little side of seafood soup - my favorite! Their blueberry cream soda is also very tasty.
191 locals recommend
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveGet the grilled cheese and king crab sandwich! It also comes with a little side of seafood soup - my favorite! Their blueberry cream soda is also very tasty.
This is a must - order anything and you won't go wrong. Their pizza is my favorite!
347 locals recommend
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyThis is a must - order anything and you won't go wrong. Their pizza is my favorite!
Great for dinner and a movie! Sister company to Moose's tooth so the food is great - especially the burgers and specialty french fries!
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveGreat for dinner and a movie! Sister company to Moose's tooth so the food is great - especially the burgers and specialty french fries!
Fat Ptarmigan
441 W 5th AveExotic pizza and delicious unique dishes.
Taco Cancun Mexican Grill
2101 Sun Mountain AvenueValley food - tasty Mexican food!
Really tasty well-done food - a little spendy, but completely worth it for the food, not too mention the lake view! Go on a nice day and enjoy the sunshine on the deck.
21 locals recommend
Everett's
1850 E Bogard RdReally tasty well-done food - a little spendy, but completely worth it for the food, not too mention the lake view! Go on a nice day and enjoy the sunshine on the deck.
Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay RdDelicious food, great views, fun Alaskan style feel.
Absolutely delicious Cajun food! Pretty expensive yet totally worth it!
128 locals recommend
Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdAbsolutely delicious Cajun food! Pretty expensive yet totally worth it!
My favorites!
I frequent this place way too much - if you're really hungry order the large rare steak pho - extra meat and noodles! Don't forget to add the coconut juice which is very refreshing on a warm sunny day!
12 locals recommend
PHOnatik Vietnamese Cuisine & Lounge
901 E Dimond BlvdI frequent this place way too much - if you're really hungry order the large rare steak pho - extra meat and noodles! Don't forget to add the coconut juice which is very refreshing on a warm sunny day!
Best breakfast in town! Order everything, you can't go wrong, but especially don't forget to order the giant cinnamon roll!
231 locals recommend
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveBest breakfast in town! Order everything, you can't go wrong, but especially don't forget to order the giant cinnamon roll!
Delicious bakery! Can't go wrong ordering anything here.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StDelicious bakery! Can't go wrong ordering anything here.
Tastee Freez
3901 Raspberry RdOrder the Nutter Butter shake - it's my favorite!
I frequent this place way too often... they have constantly rotating flavors. Great option to ice cream. Plenty of toppings to dress it up too!
Menchie's Hillside Plaza
9000 Lake Otis PkwyI frequent this place way too often... they have constantly rotating flavors. Great option to ice cream. Plenty of toppings to dress it up too!
This is an absolute must! Order all the things - you can test them before you try it. Constantly changing the flavors - if you like marshmallow definitely order the baked Alaska cone! You won't regret it.
62 locals recommend
Wild Scoops
429 E StreetThis is an absolute must! Order all the things - you can test them before you try it. Constantly changing the flavors - if you like marshmallow definitely order the baked Alaska cone! You won't regret it.
Great place, tasty homey feel good foods. Not too mention all the hilarious signs and reading the menu will make you laugh as well. Don't forget to save room for the delicious pie!
37 locals recommend
The Noisy Goose
1890 Glenn HwyGreat place, tasty homey feel good foods. Not too mention all the hilarious signs and reading the menu will make you laugh as well. Don't forget to save room for the delicious pie!
HeBrews Christian Café
490 S Knik-Goose Bay RdDelicious unique sandwiches -only downside is weird hours.
Neighborhoods
Google Kincaid park - it's an incredible wild and natural park within Anchorage city limits. You'll most likely see moose there, and if you're really lucky a bear. Great for bike rides, picnics, and sunsets.
Kincaid Road
Kincaid RoadGoogle Kincaid park - it's an incredible wild and natural park within Anchorage city limits. You'll most likely see moose there, and if you're really lucky a bear. Great for bike rides, picnics, and sunsets.
Great for sunsets! In the summer there's food trucks and all sorts of fun always going!
Point Woronzof Road
Point Woronzof RoadGreat for sunsets! In the summer there's food trucks and all sorts of fun always going!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Train Ride to Seward
This is an especially spectacular thing to do while in Alaska. You will be going past glaciers, streams, through mountains and seeing incredible vistas. It is hands down one of my most favorite train rides in Alaska. I'd say it's even better than the train ride to Denali.
Customs and culture
Alaska Native Heritage Center
If you really want to experience and learn about Alaskan culture visit the heritage center. It is a unique place with replicas of different types of homes. Plus don't forget to take your photo underneath the whale bones!
Useful phrases
Give me some bug dope!
This means give me some mosquito spray!!! The state bird will deplete your body within minutes if you forget to spray - fortunately we sprayed at the house (eco-friendly) spray so they shouldn't be too bad while you're staying with us.
Don't miss
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
If you enjoy walking, biking, roller blading hit up this really awesome trail that takes you from downtown south to Kincaid Park. Walk some or all of the trail. Great shoreline vistas.
What to pack
One word - LAYERS!
Always bring layers, even if you have checked the weather before arriving. Alaska is many microclimates, and it can be sunny and hot in Anchorage and cold and rainy in Seward. Always wear layers. Invest in good waterproof (not water resistant, there is a difference) clothing. Bring a hat! People don't realize that during the summer in Anchorage we have 19 hours of sunlight - it's hot, it's bright and you'll burn. Winter time invest in good gear that keeps your warm! and yes... dress in layers!