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               IWFS 'Best Picks' of Anchorage Restaurants   

Anchorage has more restaurants per-capita than any other city in the US.
These are the favorites of our IWFS members.  We rated them from one-star
(acceptable) to five stars.  But, all the restaurants here will deliver
a fine dining experience.  We hope you will enjoy our city.
                                                                   
   Benihana (rating: *)
   1100 W. Eighth Ave
   Anchorage, AK 99501-3303
   Phone 1: 907-222-5212
   Fax: 907-222-5213
   Email: benihana@gci.net
   The -show- says it all. Japanese steak/seafood with a flair.
                                                                     
   Corsair Restaurant (rating: ****)
   944 W. Fifth Avenue
   Anchorage, AK 99501-2020
   Phone 1: 907-278-4502
   Fax: 907-274-0333
   Memorable experience, cozy booths, classic food, great wine.
   Exceptional wine list. Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, fresh veal,
   caviar. Alaskan seafood: king crab, king salmon, halibut, prawns. Open
   Mon-Sat 5 pm. Many DRC's, fine Burgundy, Wine Specator Award
  
 
   Crow's Nest Hotel Captain Cook (rating: ****)
   P.O. Box 102280 Fifth Avenue
   Anchorage, AK 99510-2280
   Phone 1: 907-276-6000
   Fax: 907-343-2211
   Award winning-atop 20 floors. Extensive wine list.
                                                                         
   Flying Machine Restaurant Regal Alaskan Hotel (rating: *)
   4800 Spenard Road
   Anchorage, AK 99517
   Phone 1: 907-266-2249
   Fax: 907-243-8815
   Email: regal@alaska.net
   Lakefront dining featuring fresh Alaskan seafood.
   Very "Alaska" restaurant in a small hotel on Anchorage's float plane
   base. Interesting Alaska decor.  Good food, poor wine list.

   Jens' Restaurant (rating: *****)
   701 W. 36th Avenue
   Anchorage, AK 99503-5808
   Phone 1: 907-561-5367
   Fax: 907-561-5325
   Email: jens@alaska.net
   In midtown, less than 10 minutes from downtown.
   Lunch: Mon-Fri; Dinner: Tue-Sat. Menu changes daily. Features fresh
   seafood, veal, lamb and the by-now "almost world famous" pepper steak.
   Worth a trip. Chef/owner Jens Hansen voted "best chef in Alaska"
   Excellent cuisine, service, and small but well-picked wine list.

   Marx Brothers Cafe (rating: ****)
   627 W. Third Avenue
   Anchorage, AK 99501-2124
   Phone 1: 907-278-2133
   Fax: 907-258-6279
   Email: marx_bros@compuserve.com
   Web Site:  Marx
   Innovative dining. Award winning wine list. Many great California
   wines. Small 1920's house in old Anchorage district. Unique.

   Sacks Cafe & Restaurant (rating: ***)
   328 G Street
   Anchorage, AK 99501-2125
   Phone 1: 907-276-3546
   Phone 2: 907-274-4022
   Email: sacks1@alaska.com
   Web Site: http://www.sackscafe.com
   Original menu, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
   
   Seven Glaciers Restaurant & Lounge, Alyeska Resort (rating: ***)
   1000 Arlberg Avenue
   Girdwood, AK 99587-0249
   Phone 1: 907-754-1111
   Fax: 907-754-2290
   Email: food@alyeskaresort.com
   Feast upon fabulous views and gourmet cuisine.
   One hour drive from Anchorage.
   Journey 2,300 feet above sea level aboard the Alyeska Aerial Tramway
   to a mountain-top restaurant with a fabulous view.
                                                                         
   Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill (rating: ***)
   420 L Street, Ste 202
   Anchorage, AK 99501-1937
   Phone 1: 907-274-3502
   Fax: 907-274-2487
   The Great Alaskan Dinner House.
   Dependable, georgous sunsets, excellent Alaska seafood.
     
                                                                    
   Southside Bistro (rating: *****)
   1320 Huffman Park Drive
   Anchorage, AK 99515-3553
   Phone 1: 907-348-0088
   Fax: 907-348-0089
   Fresh fun food. Great seafood. Wild pizzas. Innovative Cuisine
   that will dazzle.  Ask for Megan's special wine list.
   
   Sullivan's Steakhouse (rating: ***)
   320 W. Fifth Avenue, Ste 100
   Anchorage, AK 99501-2221
   Phone 1: 907-258-2882
   Fax: 907-258-2808
   Steaks, martinis, cigars, it's almost heaven.
   
   Top Of The World Hilton Anchorage (rating: **)
   500 W. Third Avenue
   Anchorage, AK 99501-2210
   Phone 1: 907-265-7111
   Fax: 907-265-7175
   Breathtaking views of Mt. McKinley. Old-fashioned tableside service
   featuring contemporary Alaskan cuisine. Open Tuesday through Saturday
   at 5 p.m.
   
   Turnagain House (rating: ****)
   Mile 103 Seward Hwy
   Indian, AK 99540
   Phone 1: 907-653-7500
   Fine dining in a rustic atmosphere highlighted by a spectacular view
   of the mountains and Cook Inlet. A 35 minute drive from downtown
   Anchorage. A little jewel of a country restaurant.
   
   Villa Nova Restaurant (rating: ***)
   5121 Arctic Blvd
   Anchorage, AK 99503-7051
   Phone 1: 907-561-1660
   Fax: 907-563-5933
   Fine rustic European cuisine. Seafood specials.