20 Best American Restaurants in Anchorage

If you are looking for a good American restaurant in Anchorage, then look no further than The Bake Shop, Southside Bistro, Sandwich Deck Restaurant, and , etc. These are some of the best rated American restaurants in Anchorage, AK. Let's dive into this topic and see if your top picks are actually the "best" restaurants. To help you find the best american restaurants located near you in Anchorage, we put together our own list Top American Restaurants in Anchorage, Alaska, as recommended by experts & visitors.

Anchorage’s Best American Restaurants:

The top rated american restaurants in Anchorage, AK are:

The Bake Shop – Located at 194 Olympic Mountain Loop, rated 4.6 by 626 people
Southside Bistro – Located at 1320 Huffman Park Dr, rated 4.6 by 297 people
Sandwich Deck Restaurant – Located at 400 K St, rated 4.6 by 238 people
Kriner's Diner – Located at 2409 C St, rated 4.5 by 1,137 people
White Spot Cafe – Located at 109 W 4th Ave, rated 4.5 by 586 people
Gwennie's Old Alaska Restaurant – Located at 4333 Spenard Rd, rated 4.4 by 2,741 people
South Restaurant + Coffeehouse – Located at 11124 Old Seward Hwy, rated 4.4 by 1,611 people
Jackie's Place Restaurant – Located at 2632 Spenard Rd, rated 4.4 by 662 people
Tent City Taphouse – Located at 343 W 6th Ave, rated 4.4 by 326 people
O'Malley's On the Green – Located at 3651 O'Malley Rd, rated 4.3 by 120 people
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill – Located at 420 L St, rated 4.3 by 2,522 people
Texas Roadhouse – Located Northeast Anchorage, at 1154 N Muldoon Rd, rated 4.3 by 2,232 people
Rustic Goat – Located at 2800 Turnagain St, rated 4.3 by 1,346 people
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill – Located Midtown, at 4520 Union Square Dr, rated 4.2 by 2,407 people
Bear Paw Bar & Grill – Located at 190 W Tudor Rd, rated 4.2 by 1,077 people
Peggy's Restaurant – Located at 1675 E 5th Ave, rated 4.2 by 498 people
Max Burger – Located at 5430 E Northern Lights Blvd, rated 4.2 by 410 people
Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining – Located at 3450 Aviation Ave, rated 4.1 by 547 people
Flying Machine Restaurant – Located at 4800 Spenard Rd, rated 4.1 by 226 people
Fly In Restaurant – Located at 3853 Old International Airport Rd, rated 4.1 by 116 people
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11. Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill

Surf 'N' Turf Go-To With Panoramic Views

Inviting dining room with sweeping views, serving aged steak, fresh seafood & weekend brunch. Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill, the 1st american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.3 from 2,522 reviews. This American restaurant is located at 420 L St and is currently open.

Products/Services:American restaurant, Seafood restaurant and Steak house

REVIEWS:

86% like it (2522 votes)

Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill location:

Address: 420 L St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-274-3502
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill open since 11:30. It will close at 22:00

Day	Hours
Monday	11:30-22:00
Tuesday	11:30-22:00
Wednesday	11:30-22:00
Thursday	11:30-22:00
Friday	11:30-22:00
Saturday	11:30-22:00
Sunday	11:00-21:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Romantic
✓ Upmarket

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids
✓ Gender-neutral toilets

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great dessert
✓ Great cocktails
✓ Sport

Offerings:

✓ Alcohol
✓ Beer
✓ Cocktails
✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Spirits
✓ Wine
✓ Healthy options
✓ Kids' menu

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Seating
✓ Brunch

Plan your visit:

✓ Usually a wait
✓ Accepts reservations
✓ Dinner reservations recommended
✓ Lunch reservations recommended

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Drive-through

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ Family friendly
✓ LGBTQ+ friendly
✓ Transgender safe space

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

12. Texas Roadhouse

Popular Texas-Themed Steakhouse Chain

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor. Texas Roadhouse, the 2nd american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.3 from 2,232 reviews. This Steak house is located at 1154 N Muldoon Rd and is currently closed, will reopen at 16:00 on Tuesday.

Products/Services:Steak house and American restaurant

REVIEWS:

86% like it (2232 votes)

Texas Roadhouse location:

Address: 1154 N Muldoon Rd Anchorage, AK 99504 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-333-8930
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Texas Roadhouse closed since Monday 22:00. It will re-open at Tuesday 16:00

Day	Hours
Monday	16:00-22:00
Tuesday	16:00-22:00
Wednesday	16:00-22:00
Thursday	16:00-22:00
Friday	12:00-23:00
Saturday	12:00-23:00
Sunday	12:00-22:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch

Highlights:

✓ Great dessert
✓ Fast service
✓ Sport

Offerings:

✓ Comfort food
✓ Late-night food
✓ Happy-hour food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Outdoor seating

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

13. Rustic Goat

Reimagined American Fare In Stylish Digs

Warm, industrial-chic spot offering an elevated take on American comfort food & craft brews. Rustic Goat, the 3rd american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.3 from 1,346 reviews. This American restaurant is located at 2800 Turnagain St and is currently closed, will reopen at 16:00 on Tuesday.

Products/Services:American restaurant

REVIEWS:

86% like it (1346 votes)

Rustic Goat location:

Address: 2800 Turnagain St Anchorage, AK 99517 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-334-8100
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Rustic Goat closed since Monday 21:00. It will re-open at Tuesday 16:00

Day	Hours
Monday	16:00-21:00
Tuesday	16:00-21:00
Wednesday	16:00-21:00
Thursday	16:00-21:00
Friday	16:00-22:00
Saturday	16:00-22:00
Sunday	16:00-21:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Upmarket
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Great dessert
✓ Great cocktails
✓ Fast service
✓ Rooftop seating
✓ Fireplace

Offerings:

✓ Alcohol
✓ Beer
✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Late-night food
✓ Vegetarian options
✓ Wine
✓ Healthy options
✓ Small plates
✓ Organic dishes
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Seating

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations
✓ Dinner reservations recommended

Service possibilities:

✓ No-contact delivery
x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Outdoor seating

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
✓ Wheelchair-accessible lift

14. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

All-You-Can-Eat American Buffet Chain

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, the 4th american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.2 from 2,407 reviews. This Buffet restaurant is located at 4520 Union Square Dr and is currently open.

Products/Services:Buffet restaurant, American restaurant, Banquet hall, Breakfast restaurant, Down home cooking restaurant, Family restaurant and Steak house

REVIEWS:

84% like it (2407 votes)

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill location:

Address: 4520 Union Square Dr Anchorage, AK 99503 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-563-9000
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill open since 11:00. It will close at 20:00

Day	Hours
Monday	11:00-20:00
Tuesday	11:00-20:00
Wednesday	11:00-20:00
Thursday	11:00-20:00
Friday	11:00-20:00
Saturday	11:00-20:00
Sunday	11:00-20:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards
✓ Cheques

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Great dessert
✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Vegetarian options
✓ Healthy options
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite
✓ All you can eat
✓ Salad bar
✓ Vegan options

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering
✓ Seating
✓ Brunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Drive-through

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ Family friendly
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Health & safety:

✓ Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits

15. Bear Paw Bar & Grill

Fifth Best American Restaurant in Anchorage

Bear Paw Bar & Grill, the 5th american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.2 from 1,077 reviews. This Bar & grill is located at 190 W Tudor Rd and is currently open.

Products/Services:Bar & grill, American restaurant, Family restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Takeout restaurant, Pizza restaurant, Pub and Restaurant

REVIEWS:

84% like it (1077 votes)

Bear Paw Bar & Grill location:

Address: 190 W Tudor Rd Anchorage, AK 99503 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-563-8443
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Bear Paw Bar & Grill open since 11:00. It will close at 22:00

Day	Hours
Monday	11:00-22:00
Tuesday	11:00-22:00
Wednesday	11:00-22:00
Thursday	11:00-22:00
Friday	11:00-23:00
Saturday	12:00-23:00
Sunday	12:00-22:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Live music
✓ Fast service
✓ Fireplace
✓ Karaoke
✓ Quiz night

Offerings:

✓ Alcohol
✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Late-night food
✓ Happy-hour food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite
✓ Food at bar
✓ Food

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ No-contact delivery
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Outdoor seating

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

16. Peggy's Restaurant

Sixth Best American Restaurant in Anchorage

Peggy's Restaurant, the 6th american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.2 from 498 reviews. This American restaurant is located at 1675 E 5th Ave and is currently closed, will reopen at 06:00 on Wednesday.

Products/Services:American restaurant

REVIEWS:

84% like it (498 votes)

Peggy's Restaurant location:

Address: 1675 E 5th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-258-7599

OPENING HOURS:

Peggy's Restaurant closed since Sunday 16:00. It will re-open at Wednesday 06:00

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	06:00-16:00
Thursday	06:00-16:00
Friday	06:00-16:00
Saturday	07:00-16:00
Sunday	07:00-16:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Historic
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Dinner
✓ Lunch
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Great coffee
✓ Great dessert
✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Healthy options
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

17. Max Burger

Seventh Best American Restaurant in Anchorage

Max Burger, the 7th american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.2 from 410 reviews. This Hamburger restaurant is located at 5430 E Northern Lights Blvd and is currently open.

Products/Services:Hamburger restaurant, American restaurant, Fast food restaurant and Meal delivery

REVIEWS:

84% like it (410 votes)

Max Burger location:

Address: 5430 E Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99508 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-337-1012
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Max Burger open since 11:00. It will close at 21:00

Day	Hours
Monday	11:00-21:00
Tuesday	11:00-21:00
Wednesday	11:00-21:00
Thursday	11:00-21:00
Friday	11:00-21:00
Saturday	13:00-21:00
Sunday	Closed

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch

Highlights:

✓ Fast service

Offerings:

✓ Comfort food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ University students

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

18. Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining

American Fare & Drinks Amid Scenic Views

Casual spot offering American plates, cocktails, sports on TV & a patio with lake & mountain views. Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining, the 8th american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.1 from 547 reviews. This Breakfast restaurant is located at 3450 Aviation Ave and is currently open.

Products/Services:Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Cocktail bar, Hamburger restaurant, Restaurant and Sports bar

REVIEWS:

82% like it (547 votes)

Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining location:

Address: 3450 Aviation Ave Anchorage, AK 99502 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-249-4444
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Pipers Sports Lounge & Dining open since 07:00. It will close at 22:00

Day	Hours
Monday	07:00-22:00
Tuesday	07:00-22:00
Wednesday	07:09-22:00
Thursday	07:00-22:00
Friday	07:00-22:00
Saturday	07:00-22:00
Sunday	07:00-22:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Accepted Payments:

✓ Debit cards

Favored for:

✓ Breakfast
✓ Solo dining

Highlights:

✓ Sport
✓ Fireplace

Offerings:

✓ Alcohol
✓ Beer
✓ Cocktails
✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Spirits
✓ Wine
✓ Happy-hour food
✓ Kids' menu
✓ Small plates
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Catering
✓ Seating
✓ Breakfast

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Kerbside pickup
✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in
✓ Outdoor seating

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists
✓ Family friendly

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

19. Flying Machine Restaurant

Relaxed American Eatery & Bar With Patio

Casual hotel option for American breakfast & dinner fare with a bar & waterfront patio seating. Flying Machine Restaurant, the 9th american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.1 from 226 reviews. This American restaurant is located at 4800 Spenard Rd and is currently closed, will reopen at 06:00 on Wednesday.

Products/Services:American restaurant, Bar & grill, Restaurant and Seafood restaurant

REVIEWS:

82% like it (226 votes)

Flying Machine Restaurant location:

Address: 4800 Spenard Rd Anchorage, AK 99517 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-266-2249
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Flying Machine Restaurant closed since Tuesday 11:00. It will re-open at Wednesday 06:00

Day	Hours
Monday	06:00-11:00
Tuesday	06:00-11:00
Wednesday	06:00-11:00
Thursday	06:00-11:00
Friday	06:00-11:00
Saturday	06:00-11:00
Sunday	06:00-11:00

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ Bar on site
✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets

Accepted Payments:

✓ NFC mobile payments

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Highlights:

✓ Great dessert

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Late-night food

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Service possibilities:

x Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

20. Fly In Restaurant

Tenth Best American Restaurant in Anchorage

Fly In Restaurant, the 10th american restaurant in our best american restaurants list, received a score of 4.1 from 116 reviews. This American restaurant is located at 3853 Old International Airport Rd and is currently open.

Products/Services:American restaurant

REVIEWS:

82% like it (116 votes)

Fly In Restaurant location:

Address: 3853 Old International Airport Rd Anchorage, AK 99502 United States Map, Directions
Phone: 907-333-3331
Website: Visit Website

OPENING HOURS:

Fly In Restaurant open since 10:00. It will close at 21:00

Day	Hours
Monday	10:00-21:00
Tuesday	10:00-21:00
Wednesday	10:00-21:00
Thursday	10:00-21:00
Friday	10:00-21:00
Saturday	10:00-21:00
Sunday	Closed

FEATURES:

Ambience:

✓ Cosy
✓ Casual

Amenities:

✓ High chairs
✓ Toilets
✓ Good for kids

Favored for:

✓ Dinner
✓ Solo dining
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Offerings:

✓ Coffee
✓ Comfort food
✓ Late-night food
✓ Quick bite

Options for dining:

✓ Dinner
✓ Dessert
✓ Lunch
✓ Breakfast

Plan your visit:

✓ Accepts reservations

Service possibilities:

✓ Delivery
✓ Takeaway
✓ Dine-in

Kind of Crowd:

✓ Groups
✓ Tourists

Accessibility:

✓ Wheelchair-accessible car park
✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
✓ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

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20 Best American Restaurants in Anchorage

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