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Kincaid Grill

Kincaid Grill

6700 Jewel Lake Rd Anchorage, AK 99502-2039, United States

Wine • Cakes • Seafood • American


"My husband and I chose Kincaid Grill for our 15th anniversary after hearing rave reviews from friends. It’s in an unassuming strip mall. The place is clean and the tables are well-set. The staff is dressed neatly and professionally. The wall decor is cheesy—that’s about the only negative thing I can think to say. The clams we had as an appetizer were absolutely fantastic with their Asian flavors (lemongrass, ginger, coconut, kaffir like, and cilantro). We wanted to drink the broth from the bowl. My husband’s halibut was great, but the standout was the filet. Upon hearing that it was coffee-rubbed, I was nervous that it would taste like coffee. No—the chef knows what they’re doing—the flavor was exceptional. It was cooked medium rare to perfection. The mashed potatoes were a bit plain, but they allowed the meat to really stand out. The service was exceptional. My water glass did not dip below half full. Our dishes did not clutter our table for more than a minute or two, yet we felt we were afforded privacy. They gave us a dessert for free for our anniversary. I feel like this is the kind of place where, if they did mess anything up, they’d make it right and you’d want to return again. However, based on what we experienced last night, I’d be shocked if there was a misstep. Thank you, Regina, for a lovely evening! Dietary restrictions: Overheard a server saying most items were gluten free they can accommodate where possible."

The Crow's Nest

The Crow's Nest

939 West 5th AveAK 99501, Anchorage, United States

Wine • Steak • French • Cheese


"I thought a review was necessary, after reading others reviews. Let me start with the positives. The staff are very friendly and courteous. Many restaurant options. And location is very central. Here were things that need changing.1) the pool is listed specifically as family friendly. I actually read a manager’s answer to a review tgat stayed the sane thing in may promising changes. Nothing has changed. There are lap lanes set up and people are clearly there for that purpose. so unless you want to swim laps don’t use the pool. My 9 year old son was told to find his way through the men’s room and meet us at the pool. Luckily a staff member helped him as it was in an entirely different section of the floor. Please don’t advertise the pool as family friendly. It is definitely not. And there is no attempt to change it.2) noises 24/7 which kept us awake even wearing earplugs. Air system? Elevator shaft? Sounded like a loud rolling constantly through the night. Another comment I read on someone’s review, with manager apologies and understanding how important peace and quiet are. But no change. It’s still like that3) very outdated and colonialist decor- clean but very dated. Which leads to..4) the most troubling one. I understand the captain cook theme of the hotel. But I was bothered to the point of losing sleep about the highly offensive large murals of depictions of native and aboriginal populations in a cartoonish and less than human way. Photo of only one of dozens of life sized “art” included below. I wrote an email to a manager and received no reply. I understand who Cpt Cook was, and although I do not celebrate him as someone who “discovered” places that had native populations living there for thousands of years before his arrival, I was not prepared to be confronted with large murals that appear as his early drawings back to his colony may have depicted people as savages and less than human to excuse the ugly things he may have done to them. It has no place in a hotel common area in this day and age. Maybe in a historical book or museum. But it is highly offensive to native populations and those who care about them. Based on empathetic replies and promises made on previously written reviews with no change, I don’t expect this hotel to change its stripes. But I hope when they complete a very much needed renovation they make better less offensive choices in their art. We will come and go. (And never return) but At least for its employees who have to look at these things daily."