Editor Pick
Phyllis's Cafe & Salmon Bake
- June 30, 2006
- Rated 2 of 5 by
MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A nice local place with plenty of atmosphere, and very convenient within the downtown area of Anchorage. The patio seating was open and had tall area heaters just to take the bite out of the chilly night air.
They had several seafood specials including salmon, halibut, and king crab legs. My husband really enjoyed his salmon dinner, prepared with a light lemon pepper over a grill. I sampled his dinner and agree, it was outstanding.
My crab legs were the "sections special" which essentially means no actual LEGS, just the partial legs that have broken off. I felt that they were overcooked with the shells very rubbery and impossible to crack open. The tender meat inside was water-logged and rather salty. Even at the special, $19.95, it was a bit over priced. And speaking of overpriced, their one pound Alaska King Crab legs were $39.95!
With all entrees you received marginal sides...1/2 slice of sour dough bread, three red skinned potatoes, and a half an ear of corn. For $2 extra you could sub fries for the potatoes and for another $2.95 you can add a side salad (which was actually very good).
All in all, this was OK but not the best dining experience we've had in Anchorage, nor the best value.
If you are considering this restaurant, be sure to check them out on www.restaurant.com for dining gift certificates. You can buy a $25 gc for just $10! That got our $50 meal down to a more reasonable $35 for two.
From journal Alaska - The Last American Frontier!