Flying Machine

Cuisine: American

Celebrate Alaska’s rich aviation culture with food and drinks while overlooking Lake Hood, Anchorage’s bustling seaplane base. Enjoy locally crafted brews or meticulously concocted cocktails as aircraft arrive and take off from the lake.

Consider starting Alaska adventures with a meal at the Flying Machine at The Lakefront Anchorage. Beyond an iconic view, Flying Machine focuses on fresh Alaska seafood. Savor classics with a local twist, such as Alaska crab and artichoke dip, Alaska cioppino, or a seafood Cobb salad. The west-facing deck is a prime spot to wind down with the late evening sun gliding slowly toward the horizon. Breakfast items include Alaska seafood Benedict with crab and smoked salmon, reindeer sausage, and sourdough pancakes.

KNOWN FOR: Crab-stuffed halibut and wild mushroom & reindeer sausage omelet

LOCATION: The Lakefront Anchorage 4800 Spenard Rd Anchorage, AK 99517

CONTACT: (907) 243-2300 millenniumhotels.com

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Ginger

Cuisine: Pacific Rim trendy lounge • Asian-inspired dishes • gluten-free options

Indulge your taste buds with the playful fusion of scrumptious flavors from the Pacific Rim at Ginger, one of Anchorage’s trendiest dining establishments. The savvy styling extends the full length of the bar. Ginger’s casually elegant environment invites patrons to immerse themselves in a world of taste sensations sure to please the palate.

Creativity reigns supreme in the kitchen. Ginger is passionate about providing delicious and exciting dishes. Start things off with spring rolls or to-die-for banana lemongrass soup. Choose from a delightful and always surprising menu that includes fresh Alaska seafood, as well as mee krob, filet mignon, and seared ahi tuna.

Food is art, art is life, and life is good at Ginger.

KNOWN FOR: Sea scallop mac & cheese and panang beef curry

LOCATION: 425 W Fifth Ave Anchorage, AK 99501

CONTACT: (907) 929-3680 gingeralaska.com