1. Snow Goose Restaurant
Quite possibly the largest restaurant deck in the city; the whole outdoor space stretches across two levels, with great views of Cook Inlet and the surrounding mountains. In fact, the in-house brewery, Sleeping Lady, takes its name from the mountain across the inlet. See more...
2. Seven Glaciers Restaurant & Bar, Alyeska Resort
Perched at the high end of Alyeska Resort’s aerial tram, seven named glaciers can be seen in the surrounding mountains. The food and service certainly match the stunning views. See more...
3. Fancy Moose Lounge, Millennium Alaskan Hotel
From the patio you’ll be able to watch floatplanes take off from the world’s busiest floatplane base, Lake Hood. A great spot for aviation buffs or anyone interested seeing the Last Frontier soaring high. See more...
4. Simon & Seafort’s Saloon & Grill
Huge picture windows give you a front-row seat for mountain views on clear summer days, and pristine, icy inlet views in winter. See more...
5. Marx Bros. Café
This restaurant takes up a small house on Third Avenue, but the huge window in the main dining room looks out towards Mount McKinley, not to mention the restaurant’s backyard veggie garden. See more...
6. Crow’s Nest, Hotel Captain Cook
The name comes from the lookout post high on the mast of a ship, and with views from the 20th floor, the restaurant comes by it honestly. Depending on where you sit, you’ll have Cook Inlet or the city of Anchorage laid out below you. See more...
7. Slippery Salmon Bar & Grill, Downtown Ramada
The outdoor deck at the Slippery Salmon opens into views of Sleeping Lady and the Government Hill neighborhood. Inside, check out the bar and tabletops cut from a single massive birch tree. See more...
8. Muse, Anchorage Museum
Inspired dining in a space that exudes an artistic vibe. The bright red wall and museum-worthy furnishings complement the great windows looking out into a block-long green space filled with native plants and trees. See more...
