Glacier Brewhouse
A large downtown brewpub connected to a working brewery, famous for alder-smoked Alaskan salmon and halibut; book ahead for dinner.
Opened in 1996 on 5th Avenue West downtown, this spacious restaurant is connected to a working brewery and is a dependable choice for Alaskan seafood in the city. The highlights are alder-smoked salmon and halibut, grilled meats, halibut fish and chips, and seafood chowder, and the daily fish menu changes with the local catch. The dessert, a 'world-famous bread pudding' with vanilla custard, apples and caramel pecans served with Yukon Jack sauce, draws many diners who come specifically for it. Craft beers range from crisp lagers to seasonal specials. Book dinner a day or two ahead; the bar seats walk-ins. Cruise passengers crowd in during summer, and Friday night waits can exceed an hour. Expect to spend about 35–60 US dollars per person. It is walkable from downtown.
Opening hours
Daily about 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (may close at 9:30 p.m. on weekdays; weekend brunch available; hours vary by season)
Nearby sights
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Anchorage Museum
- Earthquake Park
- Lake Hood Seaplane Base
- Alaska Aviation Museum
- Alaska Botanical Garden
- Kincaid Park
- Alaska Native Heritage Center