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Orso

Orso

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage
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7.8/10
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    Veda M.
    "Alaskan crusted halibut is to die for."(4 Tips)
    Doug D.
    "Salmon Chowder ... Amazing comfort food."(3 Tips)
    R M.
    "little pricey great for a night"(3 Tips)
    Cusp25
    "Great place for a glass of wine and snacks during happy hour"(4 Tips)
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  • Yvette N.heart icon on user image
    Yvette NewellSeptember 11, 2016
    I had the crab stuffed rock fish with cauliflower puree that was out of this world. My husband had their chicken parmesan and he said it was very good. Nice wine list and totally excellent service.
  • Laura H.heart icon on user image
    Laura HeavrinMarch 17, 2013
    You have got to sit in Stephanie's station. Best waitress ever!! Fun, sweet and very knowledgable about the food choices. Made us want every thing she described.
  • Edmar C.heart icon on user image
    Edmar CarrilloAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    We go here when the Brewhouse is over crowded. Happy hour on appetizers is pretty good and gets better out of tourist season when prices drop. All about the tenderloin tips and polenta fries.
  • Timothy M.heart icon on user image
    Timothy McNeelyJuly 5, 2013
    Orso has one of the most amazing gluten free menus and wine list I have seen in Alaska. It is well worth a trip here. I'd fly back just for dinner!
  • Veda M.
    Veda MorettiApril 24, 2012
    Alaskan crusted halibut is to die for. Have it, or regret it every day of your life!
  • Ed D.
    Ed DennisNovember 27, 2016
    The crusted halibut was soooo good. We tried several appetizers and they all made the grade.
  • viktormrheart icon on user image
    viktormrOctober 9, 2019
    Try bacon wrapped cod with roasted potatoes and fennel.
  • Jenni P.
    Jenni PierceJanuary 17, 2015
    Calamari & salmon chowder all the way! I've not had a bad meal here...ever!
  • Cusp25heart icon on user image
    Cusp25October 23, 2014
    Great place for a glass of wine and snacks during happy hour
  • Julie M.
    Julie McPeekJune 11, 2014
    Walnut crusted halibut over polenta. If I were a rich woman I would fly here once a month just to have this!!
  • Krzysztof L.heart icon on user image
    Krzysztof L.August 20, 2016
    Best halibut ever!!!!
  • Kavita A.
    Kavita ArumugamMarch 3, 2013
    Excellent food! Slightly overpriced. Meal for 2 is easily going to be over $100 without any drinks included.
  • Lindsay S.
    Lindsay SheldonJune 26, 2013
    The happy hour blueberry martini for 5.00 is amazing half priced apps too!!
  • Churro D.
    Churro D.OMarch 14, 2013
    Place is amazing! Get the appetizer tower, it's utterly fantastic.
  • Jack M.heart icon on user image
    Jack MorrisonNovember 14, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Halibut was awesome.
  • Jason B.
    Jason BuisDecember 11, 2011
    Kayla is a great bartender. You must try the salmon clam chowder! Have an Oatmeal Stout.
  • Christopher L.
    Christopher LewisNovember 10, 2011
    Really good food and wine but when I asked for a Red Bull cocktail got rejected other than that it's epic!
  • Sophie S.
    Sophie ShafterMarch 28, 2011
    I'm not a huge calamari fan, but this place has some of the best calamari steaks I've had.
  • Randy S.
    Randy SmithOctober 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken parm was excellent, use OpenTable app to get a reservation
  • Helen H.heart icon on user image
    Helen HickmonDecember 30, 2017
    The cocktails and hummus appetizer
  • Ellen J.heart icon on user image
    Ellen JenkinsOctober 24, 2012
    Great place for a quick lunch, and not to pricy for such a nice place. 4*
  • JKSheart icon on user image
    JKSSeptember 22, 2014
    Crab stuffed rock fish was delicious!
  • R M.
    R MOctober 13, 2011
    Great food, a little pricey great for a night out with your girlfriend, wifey, etc.
  • Hans R.
    Hans RindlisbacherAugust 2, 2014
    Try the orso osso bucco, it is just awesome.
  • Kristyheart icon on user image
    KristyMarch 16, 2013
    The Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine & peanut butter pie are amazing!
  • Kseniya S.heart icon on user image
    Kseniya SDecember 29, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try smoked salmon scramble for brunch. Very delicious!
  • Julie M.
    Julie McPeekJune 11, 2014
    Loving the cauliflower appetizer!
  • Thomas K.
    Thomas KellyJanuary 9, 2014
    Great happy hour! Amazing Calamari!
  • Lauren P.
    Lauren PageApril 16, 2011
    Orso ia a great pkace to go if you are in a hurry!! They're food is great as well as their drserts!!
  • Ross K.
    Ross KetelboeterMarch 4, 2014
    Sit in the bar area and split a meal!
  • Nelly M.
    Nelly MartinezAugust 30, 2014
    Best Halibut ever. Delicious!!!
  • Noah R.
    Noah ReiterSeptember 12, 2013
    Surf-n-turf salmon infused vodka bloody mary? Yes, please.
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SmithJanuary 3, 2015
    What happened to Orso? Plates are smaller, more expensive and bread and hummus is no longer complimentary. Food was overall still good but price and even atmosphere have taken a turn for the worst.
  • Anchorage Downtown
    Anchorage DowntownJuly 22, 2011
    Fresh Alaskan fare, great bar and yummy desserts -- can't miss!
  • Tuula K.
    Tuula KantolaMay 23, 2014
    Ask for a gluten free menu!
  • American Pride Foods
    American Pride FoodsOctober 17, 2011
    Top notch food here. Great salmon during the summer months.
  • Christy C.heart icon on user image
    Christy ClarkNovember 7, 2014
    Chicken parm is great!
  • Carla
    CarlaJuly 26, 2013
    Try the Calamari - #chewy but good batter taste
  • Michelle H.
    Michelle HaidetSeptember 2, 2012
    Ask for the potato rosemary bread!
  • Brenda P.heart icon on user image
    Brenda PaceMay 27, 2014
    Fabulous copper river salmon
  • Elisha P.
    Elisha PagelJanuary 29, 2012
    Can we say salmon chowder and fried ravioli for the win!
  • Baxter H.
    Baxter HopsonJune 15, 2014
    French dip I'd delish!
  • Kerry C.heart icon on user image
    Kerry ClarkJanuary 13, 2016
    Cocktails, apps/happy hour
  • Kristyheart icon on user image
    KristyMarch 16, 2013
    Tuscan Chicken Fettuccine
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisFebruary 6, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Order the Feta Dip and Beef Tenderloin before 6:00pm Read more
  • Amy B.
    Amy BartonMay 20, 2011
    Cashew crusted halibut is highly recommended.
  • Kyle B.
    Kyle BeaudetteJune 11, 2014
    King crab leg corn dogs.
  • Jurgen D.heart icon on user image
    Jurgen DeschoemaekerOctober 20, 2014
    Salmon nicoise
  • Ron Y.
    Ron YDecember 31, 2012
    Crab stuffed rockfish is rockin'.
  • Doug D.
    Doug DerricottJune 13, 2011
    Salmon Chowder ... Amazing comfort food.
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