Alaska is big on wide-open spaces, plenty of fresh air, and long summer days. Anchorage restaurants make the most of it by offering some truly incredible outdoor seating; take in city views and mountain vistas tableside while dining on decks and rooftop patios - from time-tested favorites, to new additions, there's more than a meal on the menu.
View an amazing sunset from this downtown brew company’s two panoramic decks, one of the best spots for viewing Mount Susitna, "Sleeping Lady,” and Denali, "The Great One.” Lounge in the sun while listening to live music and sipping an award-winning craft beer. The brewing company features freshly sourced foods, such as Alaska-raised yak, wild king salmon, and locally-grown produce. For summer there's also a full beer garden stretched across a blacktop lot along Christensen next to the restaurant. With a limited menu but a whole roster of taps, it's a quick and easy way to get in sunshine without waiting for a rooftop spot.
Savor a meal crafted from Alaska's finest local ingredients with Pan-American Latin influences while enjoying thoughtfully crafted cocktails with impeccable views of Cook Inlet. Enjoy the cozy, design-forward setting that blends modern elegance with warmth. During the summertime, watch the sun set on the scenic terrace until the sky turns into a beautiful crimson color.
Local Anchorage favorite, The Deck at Lake Hood offers lakeside dining while overlooking the busiest seaplane base in the world. Watch aircraft taxi and take off while absorbing photo-worthy sunsets, or take in a special summertime event like the Annual Beer & Bacon Festival. Try one of the restaurant’s award-winning Alaska seafood dishes, or gourmet burgers washed down with a large selection of local brews and featured cocktails. Sit back, relax, and watch the floatplanes come and go. For chilly evenings, step inside the Fancy Moose, the Lakefront's inside bar, offering pub-style fare, craft beers, and cocktails. The bar features several televisions and music nightly.
As Moose's Tooth newest member of the family, Eye Tooth delivers a bold and playful take on the iconic brand visitors and locals alike know and love. Bursting with personality and a lively atmosphere, the tavern comes alive with hand-painted murals and some archival pieces from Moose's Tooth art collection stretching across almost every surface. Be sure to enjoy a crisp, refreshing drink out by the beer garden while warming up by the cozy outdoor firepits.
This modern gastropub was inspired by the hard-working men and women who helped build the Alaska Railroad and the community of Anchorage, once a tent city on the banks of Ship Creek. During summer, this popular taphouse expands its cozy indoor seating to offer outdoor café-style seating on the south side of the 5th Avenue Mall. Family-owned and operated, Tent City's award-winning executive chef brings culinary flair to hyper-sourced local seafood, meats, and produce from sustainable farmers and fishermen. Over two dozen rotating taps showcase the best of Alaska's homegrown micro-brewing talents.
Sit back and enjoy some tapas and a signature gin and tonic on South's stylish, industrial patio, where patrons can find casual, highbrow dining and a firepit to toast their s’mores. View passing Alaska Railroad trains returning from a day's adventures along Turnagain Arm and beyond. The menu consists of a sophisticated selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner created with locally grown ingredients. Don't have time for the full dining experience or need to get on the road for an Alaska adventure? Stop by the coffeehouse and bakery for a tasty panini, smoothie, or grab-and-go item.
The Peanut Farm's large creekside deck offers a lot of Alaska right in town. In the summertime, watch people raft by on Campbell Creek or see the ducks up close. In wintertime, keep an eye out for local moose while keeping cozy from the inside bar or heated solarium. Peanut Farm is one of Alaska’s largest sports bars, with large-screen televisions in every corner. Catch your favorite team or the latest fight or boxing match. Enjoy wings, pizza, or a juicy flame-broiled burger and one of 30 beers.
This Alaska-themed restaurant is a perfect spot for guests from the nearby midtown hotels to grab some hearty Alaska fare, enjoy drinks from the bar, watch sports, or dance on country nights. During summer months, patrons sit on the patio with a view of the Chugach Mountains beyond.
This downtown restaurant pub is open for lunch, dinner, and late-night food and beverages. Enjoy acoustic music every Friday and Saturday, a weekly burlesque show, and great views of downtown and Cook Inlet from the outdoor patio.
Whether you ride the mountain bike trails or just appreciate the Hillside views, this south Anchorage deck feels like an apt apres spot. Friendly, approachable, always ready for a good time outside: no wonder the restaurant's namesake is Hilltop's resident dog, Finn.
