It’s a (somewhat) hidden gem for excellent food, wine, and cocktails. Foodies will love it. I have been coming back for years for the flights of wine and small plates of interesting tidbits……but sometimes find myself ordering the big plates! Suddenly a glass of wine will appear in front of you that you have never experienced before and may never experience again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Elliott
Didn't even get the chance to try this place yet, called to try and make reservations for valentines day and the lady who answered the phone was extremely rude and acted like my phone call was an inconvenience for her. I then asked to speak to a manager and his attitude was worse than hers! Food might be great, but have better customer service!
Elizabeth Smith
We called and were able to make a reservation over the phone. When we got there, we were quickly greeted and seated. The mocktails menu featured 3 delicious sounding drinks. I got the Lilith in the Garden and if they weren't $12 I would have drank them all night! Our waitress, Sarah(?), was friendly and appropriately attentive.We were planning on just an app & drinks, but the crispy polenta was so delicious and interesting, we stayed for dinner and dessert. I got the veggie wellington. My partner got the prosciutto wrapped pork loin. We shared the creme brulee with poached pears.Kid-friendliness: This isn't really a place to bring your children. That being said, children were there and accommodated.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a small ramp to enter, but a tight entry way and some narrow walkways within restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Wellington
Brendie W.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OF 2023! We went for a business meal while in town and oh my, I am dying to come back! If you're in town this is a must. Crispy Brussels- Perfectly crisp bread crumbs w/parmesan and poached egg. Deviled Eggs- NY deli style, tangy but sweet with mustard. Crispy Polenta- A MUST, goat cheese, spinach and mushrooms. Veggie Wellington- Butternut Squash, portabella mushroom, carmalized onions with puffed pastry layers. This was full of flavors for a vegetarian dish.Baked Rigatoni- comfort food, homemade noodles, classic.Pan Roasted Halibut- Local caught, baked to perfection. This was the best halibut I have ever eaten. Buttered Noodled (kiddo) fresh made! YUMMascarpone Cheesecake- 5/5*****Baked Alaska- enjoyed 3/5***Bee's Knees- Gin CocktailKahiltna Old Fashion -Four Roses Bourbon CocktailRecommendations we enjoyed!
K.k. L.
Super duper good food here. Was not too fond of the Pork Belly Carnitas Appetizer as there was just too much going on for me and my friend's preferences but each individual part of the dish was still good when snacked on separately. Everything else was amazing and super spot on. I would highly suggest that you get the s'mores dessert if nothing else because it was hands down the absolute best dessert I have ever had at a nicer restaurant or any food place for that matter, hands down. I'm not even really a s'mores lover either but that thing was nothing short of perfection. I'm drooling thinking about it. The ambiance was pretty cute and trendy and definitely more laid back. I would say Crush is on the more casual side of the higher end restaurants we have around here. Definitely check it out if you have a chance.
Sean J.
Meh. The service and ambiance are great, but the food is pretty mediocre, especially for the price. Also, for a wine bistro, their selection of wines is pretty underwhelming. We've been to Crush several times over the last year, and the food has been hit or miss. Honestly, it seems like they're trying too hard.
Adam Schilling
Incredible food, staff and atmosphere. I had the feta-stuffed prosciutto wrapped dates, curried scallops and baked Alaska… it was all incredible and I would highly recommend! I’ll be back next time I’m in Anchorage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Burrata, Baked Alaska
Teenah Floyd
Wonderful experience- Food, wine and atmosphere was on point
Gabriele E.
WOW!!This food was incredible and so were the drinks. I wasn't too hungry so I got the polenta with goat cheese and mushrooms. Only complaint is that the polenta wasn't very crispy. But otherwise all of the flavors were incredible. My husband got the chicken schnitzel which he was on the fence about but he was so glad he got it. The cheesy pasta was freakin to die for and the chicken was also good. The mushroom gravy just gave the dish that extra punch it needed. The service was good. Overall a very cute place, loved the space and my husband loved the whiskey selection
Desiree Cameron
Server Cole made my experience a enjoyable one. He was attentive, witty, and had good suggestions for food. My partner and I enjoyed the halibut dish Cole suggested.
Definitely not your regular Anchorage restaurant. The food was phenomenal. We enjoyed every single bite. Service is great and the atmosphere is pretty cozy, not too loud so you can hear each other.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen Roza
Crush was a busy but intimate wine bar and restaurant. The plates were inventive and fresh and the menu had a wide variety of options.Our server was sweet but very busy. They would benefit from a few more servers. Hard to get what we needed (like extra cutlery etc).The wine options were varied but not a huge selection. They also had a good selection of liquor and cocktails.Great place for a girls night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Christie
I chose Crush on our recent trip to Anchorage because a local friend recommended it, and I'm so glad I did! We called ahead to make a reservation, which turned out to be wise because just after we sat down the restaurant filled up.The Crispy Brussels were AMAZING! We also enjoyed the salmon, the Pad Thai and the fry bread. Three of us split the Baked Alaska, which was also very good, although the cake at the bottom was a bit too solid.The service was fine and we could easily hear each other. I'd gladly go here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Alaska
Patrick G.
Fig special (not on the menu)Corner pocket is Kahiltna Old Fashioned- four Roses, smoked Birch syrup, walnut bitters, lemon, luxaedo cherry.Fresh oysters
KathyCinRPV
I chose Crush on our recent trip to Anchorage because a local friend recommended it, and I'm so glad I did! We called ahead to make a reservation, which turned out to be wise because just after we sat down the restaurant filled up. The Crispy Brussels were AMAZING! We also enjoyed the salmon, the Pad Thai and the fry bread. Three of us split the Baked Alaska, which was also very good, although the cake at the bottom was a bit too solid. The service was fine and we could easily hear each other. I'd gladly go here again.
It’s a (somewhat) hidden gem for excellent food, wine, and cocktails. Foodies will love it. I have been coming back for years for the flights of wine and small plates of interesting tidbits……but sometimes find myself ordering the big plates! Suddenly a glass of wine will appear in front of you that you have never experienced before and may never experience again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't even get the chance to try this place yet, called to try and make reservations for valentines day and the lady who answered the phone was extremely rude and acted like my phone call was an inconvenience for her. I then asked to speak to a manager and his attitude was worse than hers! Food might be great, but have better customer service!
We called and were able to make a reservation over the phone. When we got there, we were quickly greeted and seated. The mocktails menu featured 3 delicious sounding drinks. I got the Lilith in the Garden and if they weren't $12 I would have drank them all night! Our waitress, Sarah(?), was friendly and appropriately attentive.We were planning on just an app & drinks, but the crispy polenta was so delicious and interesting, we stayed for dinner and dessert. I got the veggie wellington. My partner got the prosciutto wrapped pork loin. We shared the creme brulee with poached pears.Kid-friendliness: This isn't really a place to bring your children. That being said, children were there and accommodated.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a small ramp to enter, but a tight entry way and some narrow walkways within restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Wellington
FAVORITE RESTAURANT OF 2023! We went for a business meal while in town and oh my, I am dying to come back! If you're in town this is a must. Crispy Brussels- Perfectly crisp bread crumbs w/parmesan and poached egg. Deviled Eggs- NY deli style, tangy but sweet with mustard. Crispy Polenta- A MUST, goat cheese, spinach and mushrooms. Veggie Wellington- Butternut Squash, portabella mushroom, carmalized onions with puffed pastry layers. This was full of flavors for a vegetarian dish.Baked Rigatoni- comfort food, homemade noodles, classic.Pan Roasted Halibut- Local caught, baked to perfection. This was the best halibut I have ever eaten. Buttered Noodled (kiddo) fresh made! YUMMascarpone Cheesecake- 5/5*****Baked Alaska- enjoyed 3/5***Bee's Knees- Gin CocktailKahiltna Old Fashion -Four Roses Bourbon CocktailRecommendations we enjoyed!
Super duper good food here. Was not too fond of the Pork Belly Carnitas Appetizer as there was just too much going on for me and my friend's preferences but each individual part of the dish was still good when snacked on separately. Everything else was amazing and super spot on. I would highly suggest that you get the s'mores dessert if nothing else because it was hands down the absolute best dessert I have ever had at a nicer restaurant or any food place for that matter, hands down. I'm not even really a s'mores lover either but that thing was nothing short of perfection. I'm drooling thinking about it. The ambiance was pretty cute and trendy and definitely more laid back. I would say Crush is on the more casual side of the higher end restaurants we have around here. Definitely check it out if you have a chance.
Meh. The service and ambiance are great, but the food is pretty mediocre, especially for the price. Also, for a wine bistro, their selection of wines is pretty underwhelming. We've been to Crush several times over the last year, and the food has been hit or miss. Honestly, it seems like they're trying too hard.
Incredible food, staff and atmosphere. I had the feta-stuffed prosciutto wrapped dates, curried scallops and baked Alaska… it was all incredible and I would highly recommend! I’ll be back next time I’m in Anchorage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Burrata, Baked Alaska
Wonderful experience- Food, wine and atmosphere was on point
WOW!!This food was incredible and so were the drinks. I wasn't too hungry so I got the polenta with goat cheese and mushrooms. Only complaint is that the polenta wasn't very crispy. But otherwise all of the flavors were incredible. My husband got the chicken schnitzel which he was on the fence about but he was so glad he got it. The cheesy pasta was freakin to die for and the chicken was also good. The mushroom gravy just gave the dish that extra punch it needed. The service was good. Overall a very cute place, loved the space and my husband loved the whiskey selection
Server Cole made my experience a enjoyable one. He was attentive, witty, and had good suggestions for food. My partner and I enjoyed the halibut dish Cole suggested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Cheeks
Restaurantji Recommends
Definitely not your regular Anchorage restaurant. The food was phenomenal. We enjoyed every single bite. Service is great and the atmosphere is pretty cozy, not too loud so you can hear each other.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crush was a busy but intimate wine bar and restaurant. The plates were inventive and fresh and the menu had a wide variety of options.Our server was sweet but very busy. They would benefit from a few more servers. Hard to get what we needed (like extra cutlery etc).The wine options were varied but not a huge selection. They also had a good selection of liquor and cocktails.Great place for a girls night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I chose Crush on our recent trip to Anchorage because a local friend recommended it, and I'm so glad I did! We called ahead to make a reservation, which turned out to be wise because just after we sat down the restaurant filled up.The Crispy Brussels were AMAZING! We also enjoyed the salmon, the Pad Thai and the fry bread. Three of us split the Baked Alaska, which was also very good, although the cake at the bottom was a bit too solid.The service was fine and we could easily hear each other. I'd gladly go here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Alaska
Fig special (not on the menu)Corner pocket is Kahiltna Old Fashioned- four Roses, smoked Birch syrup, walnut bitters, lemon, luxaedo cherry.Fresh oysters
I chose Crush on our recent trip to Anchorage because a local friend recommended it, and I'm so glad I did! We called ahead to make a reservation, which turned out to be wise because just after we sat down the restaurant filled up. The Crispy Brussels were AMAZING! We also enjoyed the salmon, the Pad Thai and the fry bread. Three of us split the Baked Alaska, which was also very good, although the cake at the bottom was a bit too solid. The service was fine and we could easily hear each other. I'd gladly go here again.