The Crow's Nest, perched atop the Hotel Captain Cook high above Anchorage, offers unrivaled views of the city and the surrounding natural wonders. With classically educated chefs and a decidedly French flair, The Crows Nest is dedicated to providing a gourmet dining experience. Its cuisine features dry-aged prime cuts of beef, local scallops, and expertly prepared game meats. The elk loin, paired with turnips and a parsnip puree, is a house favorite. Crow's Nest is only available for dinner and requires reservations.

From the moment you walk in and are greeted by a friendly host, you'll feel pampered; the service is superb and reflects the devotion chef Gerber and his team put into the cooking. You'll be just steps away from shopping, museums, and the gorgeous 20-plus mile Coastal Trail that leads to Kincaid Park, thanks to its excellent location. After a long day of exploring, nothing beats sitting down to a dinner at the Crow's Nest to replenish your stamina and nourishment.

• Website: https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/
• Location: 939 West 5th Avenue, Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
• Phone number: +19072766000

When a restaurant provides a bush plane as a mode of transportation to its location, you know it's extraordinary. Gustavus Inn is a hotel and restaurant nestled within a national park about 40 miles from Juneau, Alaska's capital. Guests stay in a historic home on site and dine in the dining room. Hungry diners may expect salmon and crab from the surrounding strait, as well as fruit from the on-site garden that has been gathered that day. Gustavus has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation for its excellence, so don't anticipate basic meals just because of its rural environment.

As proven by prior success, operate as a hotel, restaurant, bar, fishing lodge, or retreat center, or use your imagination to develop a new lifestyle option. The adaptable Inn building has 13 bedrooms, but with 7 bedrooms with private baths, a yoga studio, and leisure room in addition to the dining room, library, hearth room, wraparound, and sunset terraces, it could easily be a large family home. A completely renovated commercial kitchen can be a professional chef's dream or a cozy family gathering spot. Family members with mobility issues can stay in a ground-floor handicapped accessible suite with an outside deck. Our location in Icy Strait allows for boating without the regular swells, making it ideal for the physically challenged.

• Website: www.gustavusinn.com
• Location: 1270 Gustavus Road, Gustavus, Alaska, 99826, USA
• Phone number: +19072095533

The Foraker Dining Room serves a delectable buffet of wild Alaska seafood and game, as well as a touch of elegance. It's the ideal location for fine meals while admiring panoramic views of Denali and the Alaska Range.

The Foraker has all of the glitz and glamour of a big city restaurant without the dress requirement. Instead, you'll find delectable Alaskan fare, fine linens, attentive service, and an award-winning wine list. Take in unimpeded views of the Three Rivers, Denali, and the Alaska Range while dining in a calm and intimate setting.

Their culinary innovations have been featured on Food Network, and they have been honored to receive the "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator every year for the past decade.

• Website: www.alaskacollection.com/lodging/talkeetna-alaskan-lodge/dining
• Location: 23601 Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, Alaska, 99676, USA
• Phone number: +19077339500

The Knik River Lodge is ideal for those seeking adventure. Glacier dog sledding and helicopter trips are among the fascinating activities available at the lodge. The lodge's restaurant is the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a well-prepared dinner once guests have worked up an appetite. The restaurant is unique in that it is housed in a yurt, a circular canvas tent construction with fine decor and romantic lighting. The menu changes depending on what's fresh and in season, but the cedar-planked salmon and prime rib selections are always popular. Unless you consider the snow boots and parka that you will require if you visit during the winter, there is no dress code at Knik River Lodge.

• Website: knikriverlodge.com
• Location: 29979 E Knik River Road, Palmer (near Anchorage), Alaska 99645, United States
• Phone number: 877-745-4575

Even before entering the restaurant, diners can enjoy a unique experience because to Seven Glaciers' location at the summit of Alyeska Resort. This restaurant is only accessible to guests and workers by a spectacular gondola ride up the mountain face. Seven Glaciers' dining area delights with 360-degree views of the harsh, spectacular Alaskan wilderness once you arrive. The fine-dining experience, however, does not end there. The service at the restaurant is perfect, and the food is classy and deserving of a special occasion. The seafood is cooked to perfection, and the produce is obtained locally. Seven Glaciers makes the most of everything that this state has to offer.

• Location: 1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska, 99587, USA
  
• Phone number: +19077542237

Ginger is located in Anchorage's historic downtown district. They've been serving Pacific Rim cuisine and classic Asian dishes since March 2007. A dedicated group of local restaurant veterans hand-crafts the meals using fresh ingredients.

The restaurant industry in Anchorage is thriving, with plenty of solid alternatives for the adventurous eater. Ginger is distinguished by its strong Asian influences. The design is fresh and modern, with a sophisticated but welcoming vibe. Ginger's menu includes traditional fare such as lettuce wraps and sushi rolls, as well as more creative fare such as banana and lemongrass soup and baked sea scallop macaroni and cheese. The bar sells local micro-brewed beers in addition to a decent selection of wines and sakes. Breakfast and lunch are also available at the restaurant, which serves quirky takes on American classics.

• Website: gingeralaska.com
• Location: 425 West 5th Avenue, Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
• Phone number: +19079293680

229 Parks is warm and inviting, with a log cabin feel. Denali National Park is where the restaurant is located. The walls of the dining area are covered with artwork by local artists, much of which is for sale. The menu at 229 has been carefully crafted to reflect the abundance of high-quality foods accessible in the area. Braised rainbow chard and feta in phyllo, sliced endive and apple with roasted hazelnuts, and wood fire roasted carrots are all favorites. If you order their King crab cakes or rack of lamb, you'll see why this restaurant is regarded as one of the best in the state.

They are dedicated to using locally grown, freshly harvested ingredients and preparing food in a sustainable manner. Chefs Collaborative, a non-profit dedicated to uniting farmers, ranchers, growers, and fishermen with chefs, is one of their proud members.

• Website: 229parks.com/menu
• Location: Milepost 229.7 Parks HighwayDenali National Park & PreserveAK, 99755
• Phone number: (907) 683-2567

In 2001, Jack Sprat begins working with Frans and Jen Weits. Two mountain-loving Michiganders decided to bring fresh cuisine to the Girdwood Valley. The goal was to bring individuals from all walks of life together to eat under one roof. To establish a space where meat and vegan meals could coexist peacefully. Food is important, but so is the environment in which you enjoy it with your company. They are ecstatic to be able to provide excellent meals to their guests. They hope their creativity provides you with food and delight.

Their mission is to use cuisine to nourish, educate, and inspire our guests. Each plate is a mosaic of the best seasonal ingredients they have at their disposal. They use organic and local products, and their seafood is caught sustainably in Alaska. They only utilize the highest-quality, humanely-raised meats and poultry. With each new menu, they introduce new flavors from throughout the world.

• Website: www.jacksprat.net
• Location: 165 Olympic Mountain Loop, Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska, 99587, USA
• Phone number: +19077835225

Crush, a restaurant dedicated to outstanding wine and impeccable food, delivers a world-class wine list in a comfortable ambiance to Anchorage customers. The restaurant's passion for wine has grown in recent years to include a retail wine shop above the dining area. Dishes like the elk and pork meatloaf, arugula salad with melon and red wine feta, and truffled white beans are praised for their surprising simplicity. The restaurant's menu is purposefully modest, focusing on high-quality dishes that may be properly combined with a variety of excellent wines.

• Website: www.crushak.com
• Location: 328 G Street, Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, USA
• Phone number: +19078659198