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Southside Bistro, Anchorage, AK

Southside Bistro

4.9 (1764)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1320 Huffman Park Drive, Anchorage, AK 99515

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
We are a great neighborhood secret on the south end of town offering a variety of fresh fun food from our open display kitchen. We have a hardwood oven for great appetizers and flatbreads while fresh Alaskan seafood and produce arrive daily. Be sure to check out our daily specials highlighting Chef Travis' creative inspirations. And of course, make sure to save room for our fantastic home-made desserts. We are proud recipients of the "Wine Spectators" Award of excellence 28 years in a row and feature a 250+ bottle wine list. Our speciality, though, is our hospitality. It truly brings us joy to welcome guests to our restaurant and help them have the best experience we can offer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (907) 348-0088
  • Website
    http://southsidebistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Travis Haugen
  • Location
    1320 Huffman Park Drive, Anchorage, AK 99515
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Cross street
    Huffman Carrs
  • Parking details
    We offer plenty of parking on the front lot, with additional spaces available across the street
  • Public transit
    Public People mover bus service stops right in front.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Southside Bistro's menu was last updated on 3/26/2025.

Appetizers

  • Fried Calamari

    Spicy marinara sauce, fresh garlic & herbs

    • Fresh Alaskan Oysters

      4 each; raw or fried with traditional accompaniments

      • Manila Clams

        Olive oil-wine broth & Italian parsley

        • Weathervane Scallops

          Risotto cake, truffled shellfish cream & tomato-basil relish

          • Wood Fired Escargot

            Garlic & parsley butter, sourdough

            • Wood Fired Brie Flatbread

              Rosemary-salt crust, French brie, apple spears & fresh greens

              • Hummus & Olives

                Served with Za'atar spiced flatbread

                • Mediterranean Eggplant

                  Grilled with sun-dried tomato-red pepper relish & goat cheese

                  • Deviled Eggs

                    Salmon roe, capers & pickled onion

                    • Blue Cheese Custard

                      Served warm with roasted garlic, demi glace, port wine reduction & flatbread

                      Soup

                      • Soup of the Day

                        Cup, Bowl

                        Salad

                        • Romaine Heart 'Wedge'

                          Bacon, chopped tomato & blue cheese dressing

                          • Caesar

                            Hearts of romaine, shredded parmesan & caesar dressing

                            • Shaved Brussels Sprouts

                              Toasted pine nuts, Pecorino-Romano & citronette

                              • Butter Leaf

                                Candied pecans, blue cheese, grapes, chive sticks & Champagne vinaigrette

                                • Chevre Salad

                                  Warm pine nut crusted goat cheese, cucumbers, red peppers, olives & herb vinaigrette

                                  • May We Suggest Adding to Your Salad

                                    Chicken, Prawns, Scallops

                                    Last updated: March 26, 2025

                                    What 1,764 people are saying

                                    Southside Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                    4.9
                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.7Food
                                    • 4.9Service
                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                    • 4.6Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Best Overall

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                                      Best Food

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                                      Best Ambiance

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                                      Best Value

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Innovative

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Good for groups

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Hot spot

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Neighborhood gem

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Great for fine wines

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Romantic

                                    • Anchorage / Alaska

                                      Good for special occasions

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Best Overall

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Best Food

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Best Service

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Best Ambiance

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Best Value

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Innovative

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Good for groups

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Hot spot

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Neighborhood gem

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Great for fine wines

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Romantic

                                    • Anchorage

                                      Good for special occasions

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Southside Bistro in Anchorage is celebrated for its "fantastic and creative dishes" and consistently "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting ambience" perfect for both casual and formal dining. Highlights include an "impeccable menu prepared to perfection" and a friendly, attentive staff that enhances every visit.
                                    1,764 Reviews

                                    1. Rick

                                      Seattle1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on April 17, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      A must stop when I Anchorage. Always good and fun.

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                                    2. michael

                                      Orange County7 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on April 13, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We had a lovely experience. The server read the table well and didn't rush us as we wanted to catch up with friends. She suggested good alternatives and good pairings. The dinner was cooked to perfection. We love dining here.

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                                    3. Clint

                                      Anchorage8 reviews

                                      3.0

                                      Dined on April 12, 2025

                                      1. Overall 3
                                      2. Food 3
                                      3. Service 2
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      The waitress was not as attentive as I would have expected. My order was incorrect, I ordered filet but received a New York steak that was tough and tasteless. My wife's king salmon was excellent, top shelf. The desert was very good but again the waitress neglected to bring me the coffee I ordered with dessert. Fortunately I was for my wife's birthday so that she was satisfied was all that did matter to me. This was below average from my previous visits. I expected better in the fine dining area of the restaurant over the bar area.

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                                    4. John

                                      Anchorage2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 29, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We have never had a bad meal, poor service or wished we hadn’t come. Great neighborhood restaurant.

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                                    5. Amy

                                      Anchorage1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 27, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Never disappoints. Truly a gem in south Anchorage. We don’t visit enough.

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                                    6. Jay

                                      Anchorage1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 22, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Food and services are excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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                                    7. Paul VIP

                                      Anchorage2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 14, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The Staff is so friendly and personable. The table at the fireplace is amazing.

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                                    8. Charlie

                                      Anchorage6 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 6, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Our favorite place…was wonderful as usual…it never disappoints

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                                    9. KEVIN

                                      Anchorage1 review

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 1, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Wonderful eatery for both casual and formal dining. Food is always amazing, staff is friendly, service first class and they have a great wine list. Thank you for another great evening!

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                                    10. Chuck

                                      Anchorage21 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      Dined on March 1, 2025

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Southside Bistro is our favorite restaurant in Anchorage. The food is always excellent. They have creative daily specials, while their regular menu has some of our favorite dishes. Service is always outstanding.

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                                    FAQs

                                    Southside Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (907) 348-0088.

                                    Southside Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1764 OpenTable diners.

                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                    Make a reservation

                                    2 people
                                    7:00 PM
                                    Booked 19 times today
                                    Google Map for Southside Bistro

                                    1320 Huffman Park Drive, Anchorage, AK 99515

                                    Additional information

                                    • Cross street
                                      Huffman Carrs
                                    • Neighborhood
                                      Anchorage
                                    • Hours of operation
                                      Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
                                    • Price
                                      $31 to $50
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Fish
                                    • Dining style
                                      Fine Dining
                                    • Dress code
                                      Casual Dress
                                    • Parking details
                                      We offer plenty of parking on the front lot, with additional spaces available across the street
                                    • Public transit
                                      Public People mover bus service stops right in front.
                                    • Payment options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Executive chef
                                      Travis Haugen
                                    • Additional
                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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