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ORSO, Anchorage, AK

ORSO

4.4
4.4
2791 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
22:30
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Alaskan, warm, inviting, innovative, a menu full of surprises, unbelievable wine list, great cocktails, are common phrases used by our guests to describe ORSO. We feature the freshest ingredients available, Alaskan whenever possible- fresh Alaskan seafood, fresh local pasta, and local produce when in season. ORSO’s outstanding service, bold menu, classic cocktails combined with a wine list that has received the “award of excellence” from the Wine Spectator for five years is why ORSO is the “Place to be” for Anchorage dinning.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (907) 222-3232
  • Website
    http://www.orsoalaska.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jerald McCrorey
  • Private party facilities
    ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.
  • Location
    737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Area
    Anchorage
  • Cross Street
    G street and 5th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
  • Public transit
    We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Anchorage

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage

    Romantic

  • Anchorage

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage

    Most Booked

  • Anchorage

    Great for fine wines

  • Anchorage

    Romantic

  • Anchorage

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ORSO, a standout in Anchorage, offers "great service and excellent food" with a cozy atmosphere perfect for both tourists and locals. Guests rave about the "wonderful food and awesome service," with standout dishes like the "delightful" Chicken Parm and "exquisite" risotto. The seafood, particularly the halibut, is praised for its freshness and perfect preparation, making ORSO a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.

2,791 Reviews

  1. Rick

    Anchorage

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Valentine’s Day is not the day to go to Orsos We had a reservation for 9:15 and didn’t get seated until 9:45. There were several tables where some of the women were hammered and very loud. The food, as always, was good. I don’t know if the reservations need to be more spaced out or more staff needs to be working on Valentine’s Day.

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  2. Rice

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Perfect! Exceeded expectations of my date and myself.

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  3. Vincent

    Detroit

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went friend great time. Pistachio halibut toasted ravioli tiramisu

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  4. ellen

    Anchorage

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak over done. Fish cold. Pasta didn’t have much seafood. It was truly mediocre

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  5. Tim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, ORSO shone. The food is so consistently great. The Osso Buco to die for. Fabulous Washington wine list.

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  6. Sonia

    Anchorage

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, atmosphere of the restaurant, and drinks were great, but the food was not. We ordered Calamari for an appetizer and it was very greasy. My meal was crab stuffed shrimp with pasta, the dish tasted like it was already prepared and just warmed up. The pasta was super dry and the shrimp did not taste fresh. My husband's meal was the breaded rockfish with couscous and asparagus, the rockfish tasted very oily and was over cooked. Then we asked for some bread and butter with the meal and they charged it as an appetizer (no big deal) but the bread was hard and cold. For the price we paid for the meal we should have gone somewhere else. Extremely disappointed.
    ORSOResponded 4 days ago
    Sonia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and drinks. However, we are truly sorry to hear that your food experience did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide high-quality meals, and I’ll be sure to pass along your concerns to the team. Your feedback is valuable and will help us improve moving forward. We appreciate your understanding and hope you will consider giving us another chance in the future. The ORSO Team.

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  7. Laurel

    VIP

    Anchorage

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice birthday dinner. Great service and lovely setting. Tried several apps and all were tasty. Black cod special was outstanding. Very popular place.

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  8. Todd

    Anchorage

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good meal. Food was amazing. Only saw the waiter when he took our order and when he brought us the bill. Server, brought us our food. We were done eating for about 15 min before our waiter arrived to ask if we wanted dessert or our bill. To be fair, they looked busy and understaffed. We still left a good tip and wll try again in the future.

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  9. Jennifer

    Anchorage

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. My only complaint is they offered us bread and then charge us eight dollars for it. I’ve never been charged for bread I’ve been offered before, they should tell you that in advance. 

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  10. Mary

    Anchorage

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were delicious!!! Ambience was such that my husband and I enjoyed an hour 15 min dinner but it felt like 5 mins. Very relaxed

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ORSO is rated 4.4 stars by 2791 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for ORSO

737 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    G street and 5th Avenue
  • Area
    Anchorage
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street and in several nearby public parking lots.
  • Public transit
    We are one block from the 6th avenue transit center.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jerald McCrorey
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.orsoalaska.com/
  • Phone number
    (907) 222-3232
  • Private party facilities
    ORSO specializes in parties of all sizes – from an intimate dinner of 8 to a private dinner of 50 guests and everything in between. Your party can include a pre-dinner wine and appetizer hour, as well as a personalized version of our current large party menu.
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