Lucky Wishbone

Chicken restaurant · Anchorage

Lucky Wishbone

Chicken restaurant · Anchorage

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1033 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

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Pan-fried chicken, burgers, and old-school milkshakes  

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These Restaurants Just Won the 2025 James Beard America’s Classics Award - Eater

"In Anchorage, Lucky Wishbone is renowned for its cheeseburgers, thighs and drumsticks, and corn muffins. Opened in 1955, it celebrates the city's aviation history and serves food through a drive-thru window." - Kayla Stewart

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South Side Chicago Icon Lem’s Bar-B-Q Is a James Beard America’s Classics Winner - Eater Chicago

"A beloved comfort food restaurant in Anchorage, known for its fried chicken and milkshakes, serving the community since 1955." - Brenna Houck

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The Best Fried Chicken in America | Eater

"An Anchorage staple since 1955 and a retro drive‑thru institution, serving country‑style fried chicken based on a family recipe that reaches back generations: flour-breaded, lightly seasoned pieces are oil-fried and sold in white cardboard boxes alongside fries, corn muffins with honey and butter, and occasional fried chicken livers." - Eater Staff

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Christian Nadavallil

Google
I really think that this is a place that everyone who comes to Anchorage needs to check out! The place is definitely a throwback to years gone by and they have mastered the fare they specialize in (just check out the reviews) I ordered the 4 piece Famous Pan-Fried Chicken (and let me tell you the pieces were absolutely gigantic - breast, leg, thigh and wing) cooked to absolute perfection! The fries were salted well and were thin and crunch! and their cornbread that came with it can not be understated... warm and perfect! The Wishbone Buffalo Chicken Salad was extremely fresh and plentiful and more meat than salad - is that even possible??? I honestly could not finish everything as the portions were massive. I regret not trying their milkshakes because they looked absolutely phenomenal as did the floats and I was impressed with the steady flow both in the restaurant and for takeout. There is tons of parking. The serving staff who were predominantly female were great - knowledgeable, efficient and pleasant! I just enjoyed this meal on so many levels! The place is completely old school - maybe from the 80's (and it has character! They also have some really cool apparel! This year is their 75 anniversary and it doesn't surprise me one bit that they have been around that long! They just operate with a pretty simple recipe - good customer service and great burgers, chicken and milkshakes! Would love if they would franchise lol and am definitely looking forward to coming back again the next time I am in town!

Steven B

Google
The fried chicken was amazing. But the chowder was close to perfect. The chicken sandwich was good but the fried chicken took the prize. The corn nuggets were sweet little bites of delicious gold.

J Frank (JF1973)

Google
The Lucky Wishbone stands out as a beloved local eatery, known for its warm atmosphere and delicious comfort food. One of their signature dishes that truly deserves the spotlight is the pan-fried chicken. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the enticing aroma of fried goodness, setting the stage for an enjoyable dining experience. The pan-fried chicken at The Lucky Wishbone is nothing short of spectacular. Cooked to golden perfection, each piece boasts a crispy, seasoned coating that gives way to tender, juicy meat inside. The balance of flavor is impeccable; the seasoning enhances the natural taste of the chicken without overwhelming it. Served with your choice of sides, the dish offers a hearty meal that satisfies even the most discerning palates. What sets The Lucky Wishbone apart is not just the food but also the service. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that each diner feels valued and welcomed. Whether you're there for a casual meal with friends or a family gathering, the ambiance is always inviting. For those seeking a taste of traditional American comfort food, The Lucky Wishbone’s pan-fried chicken is a must-try. It's a dish that embodies nostalgia and familiarity while exceeding expectations in flavor and quality. I highly recommend visiting The Lucky Wishbone to indulge in this delightful culinary experience—your taste buds will thank you!

Robin Beyer

Google
Was absolutely fabulous service most delicious fresh pan fried chicken I’ve ever had and the potatoes and gravy were delicious as well as the fresh coleslaw. and cornbread muffin , I was extremely impressed as was my brother and we will be back. Sound good🙏😘❤️

M&M’s

Google
8/15/24 Did a take out order for the first time. Fries were greasy and overly salty. Chicken sandwiches, chicken was flat and hard. Got order wrong on sauces. Had to drop a star on this one. 6/15/24 Great family atmosphere. The walls tell a story of the passion and love on starting and running a successful business. Great food and service. Shakes are the best around. You have to try their pan Chicken. Will be returning over and over again. Thanks

Duke Minnery

Google
Great place for fried chicken. Won a James Beard Award recently for the “American classics” category. Not fancy food, but has an amazing feel that brings about a sense of nostalgia and pride for any Alaskan.

AJ

Google
Great food but a bit pricey. I got mashed potatoes and a shake and it came to $16. I didn't even get chicken! But it was a special treat for myself, very rare. I don't live in Anchorage. I recommend you give it a try. If you go late there's plenty of parking.

Dom Caspari

Google
We moved to AK in 2002 and were told about how good the chicken was at the Lucky Wishbone. Apparently, we've been missing out! My wife and I had the Mom/Dad baskets, one with fries and the other with coleslaw. We also had the Sourdough Mining Company corn fritters with honey butter. We miss the Sourdough restaurant, but the fritters and honey butter were really good here. The chicken was great as it was juicy, lightly breaded, and not overly greasy. The fries and slaw were ok, with the slaw being different than any I have ever eaten. It had a creamy texture and taste that I cannot place. Sort of like a frozen yogurt kind of sweetness. The service was fantastic. All the servers had each other's back and ours did a wonderful job. Maybe a sign of the times, but it seems like our meal was on the pricier side, although not by much. Despite the price point, we enjoyed our meal and will return a lot sooner than 22 years!
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Jane T.

Yelp
The food was great, the service was great. I am from the south and haven't had fried chicken since I got here a year and a half ago. My only problem was that I'm allergic to eggs, and I suspect that the chicken was dipped in egg wash, and there were also multiple eggs in the corn muffins. I got sick, but not too bad. I will go back, as there were other things on the menu that I can eat with no issues.
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Joy L.

Yelp
Prices have gone up significantly. Had my husband not insisted we go for father's day, we woild not have gone. I do like homey original Alaska places, and I love the history and layout of this place, but the prices relative to the quality aren't justified. Party of 5 (2 kids under 6, 3 adults) only one person ordered a drink, and with water only, our meal was 120, not including the 20% tip. We didnt order apps or any extra stuff. This place is EXPENSIVE. SERVICE is great though. These folks are nice. And the shakes are out of this world. The chicken is ok.
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Colleen F.

Yelp
Walked into the restaurant and the place was pretty empty, compared to all the years we have gone here when The Browns owned it. We stood at the sign that says wait to be seated and wait we did. The only time I have had to wait in the past when the employee was cleaning table for us to sit down. After we were seated one of the young girls gave us silverware and water. Again we waited until our server "Ashley" came to help us. We ordered a Butterscotch Milkshake, Gizzards and a Jumbo cheese. In the past the milkshake would have been brought to us within 5 minutes. Once we got the shake we noticed it was awfully dark after tasting it, it was chocolate. Got the waitress and she apologized and said I thought you said chocolate. She took the shake away and brought us the correct one within minutes. Once again we waited and waited for our food. In the past we would have our food within minutes. I will say the food was steaming hot and good however I think you have to take out a small loan to eat here. The prices have gone extremely high. I know every place has increased prices but our lunch for two came to $41 and the service wasn't great. If you decide to eat here go to Costco and buy their gift cards for $80 for a value of $100 that's the only way I'll eat here.

John H.

Yelp
Their pan fried chicken beats Col. Sanders. I'm not certain how I could have been through Anchorage many, many times in 50 years...and only tried and fell in love with LW the past 5-6 years. Inside dining is homey and comfortable. Food is consistently good. In addition to great chicken, their milkshakes are da bomb!
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Jenny M.

Yelp
If you go here do not eat the chili. I feel like the chili wasn't fresh and I got so sick that I couldn't even move around I was in so much pain. This used to be a staple in our household but ever since the original owner passed I feel like it's never been the same. Chicken isn't as fresh and yummy. But their burgers, fries, and shakes are still a hit!
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Carrie G.

Yelp
February 2025. We didn't go in but picked it up. Had to call in the order since we wanted fried pickles and they weren't on the online ordering menu. We got the five piece fried chicken with fries and a cornbread muffin, and an order of fried pickles. It was $20 and the fried pickles were $13 I think. The chicken was pretty good, not too greasy. The wing piece had barely any meat on it but the others were good. They added fried pickles to the menu and cheese curds so I wanted to try the pickles at least. They were spears and they were fine, nothing crazy. The batter could have been more crispy.
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Tiffanie E.

Yelp
We were in Anchorage for 36 hours and we were told we had to check this place out for "excellent" fried chicken! It was rainy and chilly outside, but the atmosphere inside was rather pleasant. We were seated immediately and had our order taken. The food arrived quickly and was hot. We tried a chicken salad sandwich, onion rings, and the fried chicken with mashed potatoes. The chicken salad was good. Not too mayo-y and didn't make the bread soggy. The onion rings had a decent crunch, but you have to pay extra for ranch, so that's kind of meh. The potatoes and gravy didn't have flavor. I had to add salt. The chicken had a good initial crunch, and it was juicy, but lacked seasonings and needed salt as well. We did not try the milkshake because we were already chilled, but they did look yummy. I would definitely give them a second try, maybe it was an off day for the salt fairy.
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Diana P.

Yelp
Absolutely fantastic tasty fried chicken, which they are famous for!! Old-fashioned Berry malts that are exceptional and have been made the same way for 30+ years
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Melody K.

Yelp
Went to Lucky Wishbone for Mother's Day and it was the best choice ever. My husband got the jumbo cheese and I got the mom. Absolutely loved them both - it took a minute for it to come out - but note the food is all made fresh and not frozen so I can appreciate it. I also got their strawberry lemonade which was a great pairing with the chicken. The coleslaw took me for a whirl because it's made with pineapple! I don't think I've had anything like that before, but totally yummy if you're a coleslaw lover. The restaurant is warm and filled with Alaska's history. Overall a really wonderful place to eat with family and friends.
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Pam H.

Yelp
This establishment has been around possibly as long as I've been alive, and for good reason. It's the In N Out of fried chicken! It's very " dineresque" so old school, so cool. When I'm in Anchorage I try to find a reason to indulge in fresh honey dipped fried chicken and fresh made onion rings. Hanging out at Barnes and Nobel with the grand kids was only rivaled by a finale at "The Bone" the kids got to order chocolate root beer floats, chicken, fries, onion rings.... But trust me, it was really all about me Heaven !!!
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Falcon C.

Yelp
Bit pricey for this food and yall forgot my tomato was expecting fries for the price of 27 dollars
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Emma M.

Yelp
Blandest fried chicken in the city that I've tasted. The last two times it's been bland and DRY. The saddest part is the grocery store chains fried chicken is better flavor wise. The batter on the onion rings never stays on when I get them. The only thing OK are the burgers. The prices are not worth the visit despite nostalgias sake.
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Bertwin L.

Yelp
Sophia was a great waitress. I came here with my two kids and my son's friend. We all got different thing. My son went with chicken wings, I got the jumbo burger, my daughter got fries, and the friend got the fried chicken meal. Everyone raved over the fries and the chicken. I also got the corn fritters, which were great. The atmosphere is like an old fashion diner. The restaurant smelled clean, and that is not a given for diners in Alaska. I often gauge a place on if their ventilation is clean, and theirs was. Not an easy feet in a diner - so kudos to them. Everything came out very quickly. I was quite impressed with the timeliness and service.

Dezari F.

Yelp
Pricing since COVID, is exorbitant! Not really sure why 3 people have to pay 90.00 for 3 sandwiches. The pricing will prevent us from coming again. please Bring Locals prices down!
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Peter P.

Yelp
A solid spot for fried chicken. A cute local spot doing it right. Service here is warm and welcoming. The chicken here was crispy and juicy and delicious. One of the better meals I had while visiting. Its nothing fancy but its a great little local diner spot
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Patrick C.

Yelp
First of all I always love eating here so there is that. We love this place because it is a constant and the vibe is just awesome. We unfortunately came in later in the evening but were welcomed without hesitation. The food for us (fried chicken, chili, and those strawberry shortcakes) were and always are delicious and the portions are let's just say plenty! And last but absolutely not least the service is always great when we visit and eat here. The servers are always super polite and make you feel at home. Tonight we had Chloe and she was awesome by being attentive, polite, funny, and welcoming. Overall always a great place to go and we will always visit when here.
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Mellisa C.

Yelp
You need to teach your servers how to have some personality Ashley was slow, when she finally arrived, all she said was do you know what you want? Upon delivery she dropped a plate on the floor. No sorries. Slow refire then comes out undercook with a cold bun. Never comes back to check on things or cleans up the food she dropped on the floor at our table ‍ I think is safe to say we won't be back anymore.
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Wendy C.

Yelp
We used to come to Lucky Wishbone a lot pre-pandemic. If i were to base my rating on those experiences, it would be a better rating. We were passing the other night, decided to go in and eat. The parking lot was empty, there was no one inside, and the sign on the door said please call in your order, which i did. I got a recorded message stating that it wasn't open today. Ok, fine, we'll come another day. So yesterday, husband said let's go to Lucky Wishbone. As they had a website, we ordered online for pickup - believing the dining room to be closed, based on the sign on the door. We ordered, and it was DANG expensive, for only being chicken and fries. We both got a Mom, as well as a side order of onion rings, and orange juice for me. There was nowhere for me to state, "do not add ice to my drink, i hate it" We were already in their parking lot when we got the message to collect our order. We sat in their parking lot, so we did not drive anywhere to eat the food. We literally collected the food, and ate it right there. I do not like lukewarm food. The takeout food is served in cardboard boxes, and the steam that the food had sat in, affected the integrity of the fries. They were limp and flaccid. We do not like limp and flaccid anything. They were also very salty. I had ordered a side of ranch, which wasn't there, nor were there any napkins, and considering you're eating with your fingers, you need napkins. He went back for my ranch. The chicken here is good. Juicy, tender, and well cooked. Hot enough. The cornbread muffin was delicious. The fries were as I already described, and i had to fold them in half to enable me to dip them in the ranch. The onion rings had good flavour actually, but were also floppy, and I'd have liked more batter, as it had mostly fallen off by the time we got them. My orange juice had a lot of ice, and already tasted watery by the time i got it. I think what was most annoying, was the fact that there were people in the dining room - the sign on the door, had led us to believe they were doing takeout only. I know the experience would have been better had we eaten inside. So, I'm basing my review on the experience last night, and not previous times. Great chicken and cornbread. Poor fries, and onion rings, watery orange juice, no napkins, no ranch. Expensive chicken and fries.
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Katy F.

Yelp
My buffalo chicken salad was pretty tasty but $13.75 for a half salad? $11.75 for an average "jumbo" burger with no sides? A 3-piece chicken meal for $17.99?! And don't even get me started on the substitution and side additional costs. A typical $30 order is suddenly $64. The cost of food has increased $3-$4 per item. The Bone is no longer an affordable dining option and has now become an every once in awhile stop... if that.

Diner S.

Yelp
My favorite thing about the place was Brittany our server. She was simply a good soul. The setting was cute for what it was. The food was nothing to brag about. I thought the fried chicken was juicy but lacked flavor. The pieces were huge.
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Nathan B.

Yelp
Trivia Time! - - What floor to ceiling item greets you as you walk into this establishment l? Super fast. Super cheap. (For Alaska) Okay. Im not a big fan of bone-in chicken. The mess. How much I have to work to eat my food. Grizzle. Every time I come I just want some chicken tenders. Not a sandwich. Not wings. Just a lightly breaded chicken morsel that I can slather in kickin' ranch. But I caved. It's world famous chicken, right? And the chicken IS perfectly cooked. The breading is tasty without being overwhelming or overly crunchy. I planned to dip my chicken in my kickin' ranch but I never really did. It was tasty and flavorful all on it The fries are super fresh and tasty. Probably my favorite fries in town. The dipping sauces are an ample serving and tasty. (Though the side bbq sauce is laughingly small). Service is friendly and on point. It's so clean they are vacuuming in-between serving tables. Diet Coke and Diet Dr Pepper available. Plus other sodas, malts, and shakes.

Ruth V.

Yelp
Grew up going to Lucky Wishbone in the 70's and hadn't been back in about 10 years. Love the expanded menu. Salad was huge! Great service and love the clean, old school vibe! Glad it's still around

Faye P.

Yelp
Not going again. Look over the menu in advance to see prices. They're now outrageous. The service was good. Ambiance very casual which was fine. The food was good but not excellent. A kid's milkshake is $9.50.. It's not the same restaurant as before, and you can go to a quality burger place in Anchorage for much less and the quality is better. '
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Gabriella H.

Yelp
Our family has been going here for more than 50 years. We've always been satisfied until recently. With the deaths of th owners it has deteriorated greatly. We took ou grandchildren during Christmas break, bad choice,! Even my 17 yr old grandson found the food unpleasant.his,and everyone else's burgers were overcooked and dry. I got a 5pc.dark meat combo to take home. I was too ended up with 5 overcooked legs too bad to since it has been land mark since we were young. You could tell something was wrong when they painted it a god awful green. Too bad really!
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Madai P.

Yelp
It's a cozy diner with personality. I enjoyed the vibrant and busy atmosphere. It's a fun place to take the whole family or just enjoy a lunch or dinner date. The Swiss burger was so yum. They have lots of options to choose from such as limeades, shakes, fried chicken, burgers, house made onion rings, corn muffins etc...and you gotta love a place with seasonal options. Service was friendly as well. Looking forward to visiting again.
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Anna R.

Yelp
I ordered ahead just an order of gizzards so I went to have a drink next door until my order was ready. Very good care there. My order was still hot and was able to pick up inside no problem.
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James A.

Yelp
Love the Lucky Wishbone..... stopped in today for burgers & pan fried chicken. Great as usual. Sometimes you just want Good old diner food.

Susan W.

Yelp
We are here today for a late lunch early dinner . We both got fried chicken I had fried and my husband had the baked beans . We also got an order of the dill pickle spears . Everything was delicious . The chicken is fried to perfection and seasoned very well. The pickles breeding is nice and seasoned and have all the fried pickle feels . The beans were also good. Our server was nice and helpful with the recommendations. The food came out piping hot and didn't have to wait too long for any of our dishes . This eatery has been around for 70 years and you can tell it's a family style restaurant with the cozy feel of everyone is family . We will certainly be back again !

John H.

Yelp
I ordered a hamburger with all the fixings, small fries and medium chocolate shake to go. I paid $21.99!! , left my phone number and went outside to my pickup to wait. I waited 25 minutes and no message. I walked back in and my food was in a bag ready. Took it and left. When I opened the burger pkg there was a Puny little hamburger Pattie with a small slice of pickle. No lettuce No tomato No onion. At least the shake was good. Not $22 good but good I've been going there for almost 50 years and not going back
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Wayne E.

Yelp
Excellent chicken. Don't miss it when in Anchorage. Long history in the Anchorage area. Has survived decades due to it quality.

Jody S.

Yelp
Best fried chicken in town. No joke. Pan fried juicy and crunchy but not too breaded. Great service and delicious sides. A fun place to eat.
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Deborah W.

Yelp
Another delicious Anchorage diner! Went here for lunch, and it was poppin' with customers. The crowd is definitely 60 and older haha We were seated quickly and ordered milkshakes right away. Service was so fast despite the busy time, and the food was hot and delicious. The only thing that didn't stand out was the french fries so I would get a different side next time.
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D M.

Yelp
Amazing service! Staff was fantastic. My food was delicious, I wanted desert but was so full from lunch, I may possibly go back later for a shake, or pie. Not too expensive. paying cash is a dollar or two so cheaper than paying with card.
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Seung L.

Yelp
I am visiting from out of town and wanted this to be a good local diner experience. It started off on an off foot with a sour greeting from a waitress who was not very friendly. We sat down and ordered. Our waitress was better and our initial starter of corn fritters and honey butter was really good, probably the best thing we had that day. We looked at the menu and figured they were known for their chicken so thats what we got. My mom got the BBQ pork sandwich. The order came and we dove in. The chicken was said to be buttermilk battered which I thought meant buttermilk marinated. It does not. Buttermilk marinade like in the south gives the meat a salty and moist flavor. These were dry and flavorless. The meat was bland and the crust was bland. It was cooked ok and the crust was crispy but the flavor was missing. Funny enough, the mashed potatoes that came with it was very peppery and salty. Almost reverse of the flavor profiles I'd want in them. The bbq pork sandwich was just ok. Not great. The sauce tasted very bottle ketchupy. Just meat and bun without any coleslaw to spice it up. We finished with milkshakes for everyone and they were very thick and fresh tasting. They were a hit. Overall a hit and miss, wasn't bad but not the local gem I had hoped.
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Jason P.

Yelp
Nice cozy dinner with good service. I've eaten here before and thought it was fantastic. This visit food was good but slightly above average. Since my first visit, I've followed reviews in search for the best fried chicken across the USA. To be fair I'm rating them against all the fried chicken I've eaten. If you like fried chicken Lucky Wishbone has good food and it's worth a visit. Their strawberry shakes are second to none!
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Anne L.

Yelp
Bottom line, up front: good food, kind of pricey but supporting local business Food is goood... Fried chicken that's "pan fried" with a crispy skin... Gotta be healthier than deep oil fried right?? :| They've got old fashioned shakes, malts and ice cream floats (orange dreamsicle anyone??)!... one downside, it's served in a plastic cup, you don't get the fun diners' cups (and it's a plastic cup). Been here twice, got bone-in chicken combo pieces as well as chicken burger and southern chicken burger and food is very satisfying. The southern chicken burger is pickle juice brine so it's reminiscent of Chick-fil-a... But BIGGER!! The downside, I feel like everything is kind of nickel and dimed. Price of burgers are a la carte...so it's a bit expensive for just a burger. There's a fee for bottomless soda, each size up for floats/shakes is additional $2 I think, with the smallest starting at $5ish. The small float is satisfying but visually looks a bit small for the price. For 2 people: 2 burgers, half fries, cup soup, small float, sweet tea = $48+ before tip (feels like I can go to a fancier place at that price)
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Sharon D.

Yelp
I have been a fan of Lucky Wishbone since I moved to Anchorage in 1969 . Yep , that long ! Today I was shocked when I was charged 3.99 % more for using a credit card .This is so disappointing . I am sure that with the volume of business they do they are not being charged more than 1.5% by the card companies . Their motivation for doing this is greed and it just might be they want to hide their profit from the IRS and cash transactions are the easiest way to accomplish this . Lucky Wishbone is a very successful business . I think the restaurant prices in Anchorage are way out of line already . Food and labor costs are not any higher than a lot of places in the lower 48 and our restaurant prices are definitely higher . I hope this isn't the beginning of a bad for consumer trend . Shame on you Lucky Wishbone .

Larry S.

Yelp
My family has eaten here or ordered pick up for 46 years 42 of which were amazing. The last 4 have been a steady decline. Now on top of the decline my go to order of a Jumbo Swiss Bacon burger and fries is $13.99 for the burger and $7.99 for the fries. Making it $21.98 just for a burger and fries...$21.98! This place is beyond reviving it's great reputation. Truly sad!
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B W.

Yelp
Talk about old time Anchorage Jems and the wishbone tops the list. The best gizzards in town (slightly on the salty side for some folks) that almost melt in the mouth with great crispy coating. Clearly my favorite. The burgers are super special with soft fresh buns and great consistent flavors. They are also known for their chicken which is good though I generally only get the burgers and gizzards. The interior has changed a bit with the new owner but it has not lost its charms with a bar seating and booths. Drive through is short but effective and the call in order system works great for a quick order and pick up. Worth the try if you like a good simple burger or fried chicken.
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Frank K.

Yelp
They've got the best salmon chowder in anchorage. Plus the best chicken going always friendly service
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Lynn R.

Yelp
OMG.. if you want to pay an arm and a leg now. go for it because Lucky wishbone is so expensive now 20 bucks for just a burger and that's not including fries or anything like that. that is just the burger that is so ridiculous.. for that price you would think the food was gourmet for four burgers a order of onion rings and a soda $77.. suit and tie required..lol.. I love to go in there but the prices no way not anymore.
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Julie T.

Yelp
Don't listen to all the hoopla around this restaurant, it is not worth your time. The food was just OK, the chicken was very dry and the coleslaw did have a unique flavor, but nothing special. Service was slow, but OK.
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Clay W.

Yelp
This is a super quaint spot on 5th Ave. Stuck in time from when it first opened in the 50s the menu probably doesn't look much different today as it did then. Fried chicken in the pan, delightful. It won't knock your socks off, but it's tasty, moist, with a little crispiness on the outside. The roll it came with was perfectly fine, and the mashed potatoes were diner quality - nothing special. Chicken salad sandwich was solid, definitely tasty and left me thinking I could down another right there on the spot. Limeade was really nice! They offer a lot of different flavors but I stuck with the classic. The Oreo milkshake definitely had whole Oreos dropped into the blender as the bottom of the glass had some big chunks of cookie - definitely a nice rich and decadent shake to end a meal with. Whenever we're in the mood for a simple fried chicken meal, we'll keep Lucky Wishbone in mind!

Glen H.

Yelp
What a shame. After 25+ years of enjoying their food, this "venerable" burger joint in Anchorage has gone completely down the tube. I ordered not once, but twice, online, and both orders were completely screwed up, as in, "we don't have your order". What a shame. The Browns are spinning in their graves.

Marcus S.

Yelp
Kind of exactly what you expect. Fried chicken, diner feel. I'd try it out as an Anchorage institution. Also try the brown cow.
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Christopher A.

Yelp
Growing up in Anchorage this was the place for fried chicken ! A small establishment but it can busy at times, as with everything in modern times prices have gone up over the years but to me it is a must stop for some delicious pan fried chicken. Had lunch here today and Austin our server was awesome , I would defiantly ask to be seated in his area again. The building shows it's age but that does add to the experience , booths are clean but you may find repairs to the booths. Check the times prior to stopping by , they closed on Wednesdays.

Gary R.

Yelp
Once again, I ordered food to go, and was handed a large, stapled, double-brown bag containing 15-pc chicken and 5 corn muffins. When I got home, a 25 minute drive, I discovered the cole slaw I had paid $12.99 for was not in the bag and I was not given a second container. I was handed the package and told, "Here's your order!" Please train your staff to check the order for completeness. The bag was stapled shut many times. This is the 2d time this has happened. Your fried chicken is the best though, and I will be back.
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Marie S.

Yelp
This is an un seasoned mess. This is the thigh that I had to clean before I attempted to eat what I could stomach. This is Pop 5 piece chicken. This chicken was taken out of something or somewhere dipped in flour without any seasoning then fried. Salt and pepper is a beautiful seasoning if that is all you have. In addition to the lack there of seasoning I purchased 2 specialty sauce. Campfire Sauce and Kicking Ranch they were tasty but, not tasty enough to stomach this very bland chicken! I've been here 3 days and this is the worst chicken I've every had in my life. On a positive note at least the cooking grease was clean. Very DISAPPOINTED especially for the what the meal cost!
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Eric M.

Yelp
First off Long time fan of this establishment. However despite economy going to crap- this place has more than doubled the price of all their items and then imposed a service fee if you don't pay with cash. I ordered two kids burger boxes and a cheeseburger for an adult...$50 ‍ I'm good I'll go elsewhere; if the economy is tanking-just go elsewhere. Sorry I hope you still get the business but even when the economy recovers; will your prices reflect that? Or just keep 'em high and reap profits. Better burgers at tommie's burger stop- bigger/more variety. And get this-cheaper than this trash. NEXT