Rustic Goat

During a trip through Alaska, we stayed in Anchorage and decided to try this restaurant. We were not disappointed. The atmosphere was really fun and lively. We had to wait a bit before being seated, but only like 10min. There were 3 people in my party and we all got different dishes. They all looked and tasted so good that we all shared some of our food. We also tested multiple desserts and they were also amazing and tasted so fresh! The waitress was also really helped and gave us the run down of the menu. We found out that the chef actually makes changes to and updates the menu based on the season, and it really makes a difference in the quality of the food. Overall we had a really good time and impressed with the food.

The Rustic Goat is a must-try! We ordered several dishes. Hummus – I Loved the rustic veggies that topped the hummus. The hummus had that perfect creamy texture. THE HEAT MISER Pizza – Total standout! The crust was soft and flavorful, and the reindeer sausage with caramelized onions made it next-level delicious. Alaskan Scallops – The curry sauce was sooo good—spicy with a nice kick, so be ready for some heat. Shrimp Scampi – Good, but I’d probably skip it next time and try something new. Overall, super tasty with fun flavor combos that make it worth the visit!

I went for my birthday since it was one of the few "fancy" places open on Tuesdays. They printed out personalized birthday menus which was so cute and it's half off of dessert for birthdays. I got the elk, thai lettuce wraps, and creme brulee and both were very good. My boyfriend got the Kalbi bowl. If I had one slight complaint, its that the creme brulee tasted kind of burnt, like they torched it a little too long. But everything else was good

Rustic Goat is hands down the most comforting food and atmosphere in town. I’ve lived in Anchorage my whole life and can’t say enough how fortunate our neighborhood is to have Chef Frazer and his staff. They genuinely care about not only cooking good food, but caring for their customers and each other. A rare find of compassionate, relaxed and caring staff, and the most divine food. Our biggest stressor is deciding what to get: it’s all so good. If it’s your first time the clams and sausage are to die for, their wings are our favorite ever, the nachos are always perfect and you can never go wrong with the specials or a steak. Don’t miss out on desert either!

An awesome decor and a great place to eat and have some drinks. Ordered artichoke dip with pita bread. Serving size was generous and it was outstanding. Chicken wings were delicious. The berry salad was a treat. Apple and prosciutto pizza was good with awesome crust. Service was friendly

Our dinners were great - drunken clams with reindeer sausage and pork sausage, and the pasta. Off the charts flavorful. We could not get a table reservation so we ate at the bar. The negatives - the pita bread was under done and had to be sent back and still was not cooked enough on the second try either. So bummed that All the beer taps were not operational so draft beer was a bust. The bartender/server, Adam, seemed nice but almost too busy vs attentive for our needs. So, it was a 5 on food and a 3 on some other things. VictorB

They had menus ready for us to celebrate our anniversary with our names on it. Artichoke appetizer was amazing the bread was fresh and fluffy. Noodles were nice and cheesy. Scallops were a little on the spicy side but good

I tried the chicken pizza and it was delicious, although there were only a few options to customize it. The Thai chili wings were very good as well. The only downside was the wait time. We were told it would be about twenty minutes but it ended up being closer to forty five. It was raining, so that might have caused some delays. Overall, the food was tasty and I would recommend visiting

We went for dinner and the menu wasn't something I generally eat, seemed a bit fru fru to me. But we made some changes which the staff happily accommodated and ended up having an awesome meal of elk of blue cheese bacon mashed potatoes instead of the normal accompaniment. The potatoes are worth the visit just on their own. Sangria was plentiful, staff was great and we were able to have a conversation in there without having to raise our voices despite it being very busy. The layout of the restaurant over two floors works well and it's a nice pls e to visit and I'd go back again.

A delicious first meal in anchorage, Alaska. I got off my plane and was immediately taken here by my local friends, and I was extremely happy with their choice. we got loaded nachos as an appetizer, and then I ordered the salmon and dumpling entrée. The loaded nachos were very satisfying and full of delicious meat and sauces. The chips were also very crispy even under all that sauce. I really love my salmon and dumpling dish though because it was the perfect combination of protein and satisfying carbs. this is probably the most elevated salmon and dumpling type dish I've ever had. I also really loved my drink. this was a great first meal.

Thought the atmosphere was good, but the food was great! We had a small meal we shared and enjoyed it very much!

Neat little hipster vibey restaurant in Anchorage. Stopped here for a night before heading down to whittier to grab some food. Wait was about 30 minutes at peak hours. It was definitely worth the wait. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Ordered three dishes...The heat miser, rustic goat nachos and the scallops. Food is slightly on the pricier side, but it is unique and different from the average dish. The heat miser is a little spicy but has alot or flavor and sprinkled with a hefty amount of meat. Scallops were the most expensive and I did feel like they did skimp out on the scallops...there were only about 8 tiny ones in our bowl. Base was a unique lime cocunut sauce and a little tangy. Solid 10/10. Lastly were the rustic goat nachos which were topped with a good amount of cheese, meat, tomatoes, chilies, and caramalized onions with a spicy chipotle creme sauce. Pretty solid 9.5/10!!

Small two story rustic bar with excellent food. Downstairs seating is narrow high long bar tables. Upstairs offers 2-4 person tables in the loft that overlooks the bar below. The music is a little louder for conversation but manageable. Small local tap beer selection that offers some great options. I do not recall hard alcohol options. We enjoyed a small brew Seward IPA from Storey Creek. I was impressed with the multiple servers that were attentive, intuitive and knowledgeable about the menu and beers. The artichoke dip was served with warm freshly baled flatbread. It was rich and cheesy. Our main dishes were half orders of nachos and the clams with sausage. Both were very good. The creamy broth was incredibly flavorful that can be soaked up with the piece of flatbread served with the dish. Highly recommend this dish! For dessert we had creme brulee which was a nice small portion and freshly made but a pretty classic recipe. Bonus offerings of this establishment include: Parking lot. Two disabled parking spaces and an elevator. Non-gender single bathrooms with diaper changing table.

Awwwwe theeee ole Rustic Goat. A newer place that seems like it should have been there forever. This is an easy 4.5 stars. 5 stars cause I can't find a reason to dock a star for anything. They have good modern food choices with Alaskan flair. I had the monthly special burger. It was cooked perfectly with a very good buttery bun. She had the flat iron wedge salad w F'ing delicious roasted Campari tomatoes (her language not mine). We had Drunken Clams & Sausage--get the larger plate for 3-4 people. The sauce had an obvious white wine creaminess. Super delicious. Excellent service, people, food, environment, and beer selections. Go for a drive with your friends to earthquake park and reminisce over the good ole days before that side of town was under water. Then head over to the Goat and toast to the better days and be glad you weren't there like our parents were in '64.

The crab dip and pita bread are great! The shrimp scampi was OK to me, it wasn't saucy or creamy as I was expecting but rather "soupy". Probably just their take on it. Love the ambiance and service was great. We did have to wait awhile for a table.

We had dinner for our anniversary and it was nice. Our menu said Happy Anniversary! The host and waitress told us happy anniversary as well. Great ambience. Service was nice. I liked the food, they were bigger servings than I anticipated. So we didn't leave hungry!

Very good service, amazing food. Wish I'd made it back for more on my recent trip to Anchorage. Oh and the beer was very good as well. Next time I'm up there I will definitely be a returning customer. .

The name itself makes it really fun. I like the location cause I usually stay around the airport area. Food was good. People were fine. Definitely will come back to eat.

Restaurant ambiance is modern and very friendly. The food was fantastic, highly recommend!

The food was absolutely amazing!! I had the lentil salad, drunken clams and the hummingbird cake! From start to finish, it was delicious!!

Loaded nachos and a drink is a good place to start!! Been here several times and always had good food and drinks. The outdoor seating in the summer is nice. Highly recommend checking this spot out if you're in Anchorage. Not far from the airport and always been good food and service.

Walked in right at opening time without a reservation and we were able to get seated right away. The red blends were good.. one was better than the other, but very fun to try both. The nachos were amazing! Great flavor with a bit of heat. Loved the gf cremebrulee, however, it was fairly small for $8.

The Rustic Goat in Anchorage, AK is a must-try spot! Terrific service, pretty building, tight parking. We two shared the smaller portion* of Drunken Clams & Sausage** (Manila clams, reindeer sausage, Andouille sausage, fingerling potatoes, Mama Lil's peppers, red pepper flakes, white wine cream sauce) and the smaller portion of Rustic Goat Nachos*** (Cuban pulled pork, candied jalapeños, mozzarella, caramelized onions, tomatoes, cilantro, spicy chipotle crema) and were just the right amount of full after devouring every last bite. Absolutely amazing depth of flavor in both dishes. The Drunken Clams & Sausage was served with a flat-bread--a more traditional bread would've been nice to soak up the delicious white wine cream sauce, but less healthy for us! *Larger portion serves 3-4 people! **GF version available! ***GF!

Sigh. This place continues to be the most beautiful building in Anchorage, but it is plagued with other issues: - Service: can be really bad. We were here a few weeks ago and servers were going around re-filling waters that were almost already full and doing chores...while we just sat, with no menus for 20 minutes (after being seated by the host)...when we were finally handed menus, there was no acknowledgement of the wait time. - Prices: really, really high. - Portions: really, really small. - Food can go two ways here: pay $30-$40 for a normal portion, pay over $20 for a burger...if you do neither of those, you will be met with a laughably small portion. On a personal note, the fries are battered. I just do-not like battered fries, especially with a burger, way too rich. Is it just me or is everyone in Anchorage switching to battered fries? Maybe because they hold up better to take-out orders? To end on a positive note: they do have one of the best beer selections in Anchorage (in terms of quality). Not only that, the prices are way more reasonable than most restaurants of this caliber!

Walking into this restaurant, the ambiance immediately sets a promising tone warm lighting, tasteful decor, and a hum of chatter that makes the place feel alive but not overwhelming. The menu is well-curated, offering a range of dishes that balance comfort and creativity. But here's where the experience started to crack: the server (Jamilab). From the moment we were seated, she was very insincere. Our server vanished for a while, and when she did appear, the attitude was more cold than courteous. Questions about the menu were met with half-hearted answers. It's a shame, because it was our first time eating at this restaurant that we heard so many good times about but our experience sucked. Would I return? Possibly, for the food. But I'd think twice before bringing anyone I want to actually impress.

Always a pleasure to fill my mouth with delicious food at the Rustic Goat. Great servers who are actually knowledgeable about everything on the menu. My only gripe is that the music tends to be a bit loud, but I'll be definitely filling my face here again.

We got the spring chevre and pancetta pasta + burger of the day (burger had what tasted like teriyaki sauce, my husband enjoyed it, me not so much but the meat was amazing) + half portion of the rustic goat nachos (with chicken). It was delicious! The food has gotten better and better over the years and hubby & I had a lovely date night with the best server. Thank you rustic goat :)

Their wine selection and the shrimp scampi pasta was really yummy! I would definitely go again when I'm back in Anchorage.

Rustic Goat offers amazing food, excellent service, and cleanliness. Some tables on the second floor have a mountain view. This amazing restaurant is between the airport and downtown, and has a public bus stop a few steps away. During my vacations in Anchorage, this restaurant was my favorite because it offered fresh food and good value-for-money. The dishes that I ordered were Burger of the Month, Rustic Goat Nachos, Artichoke Dip, and Wagyu. All of them are well-served and well-prepared.

I am still devastated that this meal is over because it was one of the best I've had in so long that truly felt fresh and filling without being overdone. Rustic Goat is stunning yet understated restaurant just 10 minutes outside of the airport. As my brother said, it looks like a cozy lodge turned into a restaurant. Inside its two stories with a full bar and upstairs offers great views of the mountains in the distance. The mountains look unreal but that's for another day. Starting off simple, if you know me you know that I always order hot water with lemon at the start of a meal and this was no different. I loved the cutps and plates they brought out and that's always a great mark of a good restaurant. Now for the food ahhh !!! We got two salads: the greek and the caesar. Don't tell my brother I said this, but his caesar salad was probably the best I've ever had. It was exactly perfect -- the crisp of the lettuce, the amount of sauce and croutons and cheese, and saltiness. The greek was also perfectly balanced and exactly what I wanted. It was just a little tough to eat since the fork wasn't sharp enough and the pieces were sometimes too hard to get on the fork so I had to use a spoon as well. My parents split the coconut curry soup and WOW. This had all the Thai flavors that I love and, again, perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, not to salty, not too spicy. I would happily eat this soup everyday in the winter if I could and I would even eat it in the burning hot summer. Now for the PIZZA!! First of all, the crust is exactly what I look for. It's thin but still doughy and chewy and soft and melts in your mouth. When I say I'm craving bread, their pizza crust is exactly what I mean. We ordered the wild mushroom and buffalo chicken. Both were equally amazing in their own way. The wild mushroom was a white sauce pizza and somehow still felt light without compromising on texture or taste. I can confidently say the buffalo chicken pizza is the best I've ever had. It was properly spicy, filled with chicken, and the red sauce was unlike anything I've tried before. It tasted like they raised the chickens and harvested the vegetables just for this--it was so fresh. The creme de la creme was dessert: Carrot Cake. I don't like overly sweet treats but I always need to end on a sweet note. I asked if the carrot cake would be too sweet (since it usually is) and the waitress said "No!" as if her life depended on it. She was so serious, we couldn't help but laugh. When it came out, it was gone no more than 90 seconds later. It was not too sweet, had sweet roasted hazelnuts, and it was moist but still a tougher cake texture that wouldn't completely fall apart on your fork. I think I'll go to bed dreaming about this.

During our stay in Anchorage we dined at 5 or 6 local restaurants. The Rustic Goat was by far the best restaurant we ate at. I grew up in San Francisco and my husband grew up in the San Diego area so we know good food. My husband and our son had the shrimp scampi and said it was the best they had ever eaten. I had the airline chicken breast and I have to say it quite possibly may be the most delicious chicken dish I've ever eaten. If we lived in Anchorage I know we would be frequent guests at this wonderful restaurant.

3.5 rounded up. We felt the meatballs, creme brulee, and tiramisu were are really great. We felt that the shrimp scampi and the fig and pig pizza were just mediocre in terms of the price. The pizza was burnt on the bottom and the scampi was very acidic. However, the building is really unique and gives you the feeling of being in a snow globe. If you're thinking of going here keep in mind the food is not out of this world so you're really going for the ambiance and architecture.

Best meal I had in all of Anchorage. Stopped here on my final night in Anchorage and I'm so glad I did. Reservations were full, but we tried putting our name in around 5:30 on a Monday. There was a 20 minute wait, which wasn't bad - but next time I'd make a reservation. I had the burratta to start and then the elk for my meal. It was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The elk was just fantastic. Everyone should get it. I was so so happy. My husband and kid split a pizza and they also loved theirs. I tried a bite and it was super good (also--what's up with pizza being everywhere in Alaska? I feel like every restaurant was a pizza place). Absolutely recommend here.

Food is decent but pricey. Usually have to wait to sit. The service is pretty fast and friendly. Had appetizers and dessert-- both were ok. The Brussel Sprouts are not crispy if you are expecting that. The doughnuts tasted great with the chocolate sauce.

Came here after 16 hours on a plane on the way to the hotel for the night. A local on the plane seated next to me suggested it and it was on the way so we popped in. We went in blind and just ordered the Butternut Sausage Pasta. It was, without exaggeration, the best pasta I've ever had in my life. I can't really speak to anything else but if the rest of the menu is half as good as that pasta, this might be the best restaurants I've ever been to.

All of our first time here and there is parking with minimal space. Thou can park across the street with a few. I highly suggest making reservations ahead of time, we waited only 5 minutes and often it's a half hour wait without a reservation. Long anticipation to come here as we all were hungry from the rain and cool lovely weather. We sat upstairs and it's a lively scene and had a view overlooking picturesque mountains and trees. Service was friendly and our waitress was in a rush thou took her time with us. We ordered a few pizza- margarita with honey and it was flavorful according to my friends mama. We had the chicken masala and chicken seemed to have been boiled and tossed With masala sauce. This dish lacked salt, lacked flavor which was disappointing. My pizza was the mushroom with truffle sauce. There was no flavor in the crust. The medley of mushrooms was lackluster, no flavor unfortunately and the spice they added removed the flavor of the truffle. The pizza was $19 and this was expensive considering it was not edible. Would we return? Possibly and order the staples that are a hit here which are the nachos and salads. We ended up not finishing our food and ordering out at a famous pizza joint in downtown Anchorage.

Food and service was great! A must try if you are in Anchorage. We came here on our last day in Alaska and everything we ordered was delicious!

Cute space Best wait staff. Our waiter was " yes ma'am" and VERY polite. Who raised him? Thank you mother Lovvved the nachoes GOOD! But those candied jalapeños set it off. It was dryer than I would have liked. Needed salsa or guac or SOMETHING wet but those tortilla chips they use! Yummmmmm Bison sliders- perfect. Soft bun. Delicious burger German chocolate slice, would have been PERFECT if it was room temperature! It was still good just needed it to not be ice cold. We loved our meal. No issues.

I visited here while in Anchorage and the Rustic Goat did not disappoint. The place looks sizable from the outside but it's somewhat small. The kitchen is in the lower level. The first floor is basically all bar seating and first come, first served. It reminds me of a tapas style restaurant in that tables are long and thin, so it can get tricky if you order a lot of dishes. The upstairs has more traditional seating, and a small number of tables are also available outside. The menu is not extensive, but there's appetizers, salads, burgers, fish tacos, pizzas, and more traditional meals. I ordered the salmon tacos and they were exquisite. They (3) had tons of flavor and the salmon was so good (I think they use local, wild-caught). The tacos also had pico, pickled red cabbage and what seemed to be a jalapeño-based sauce. I definitely recommend. My companion ordered the nachos as a meal and those were also very good. The nachos definitely had a kick to them thanks to jalapeño or Serrano peppers that were roasted and caramelized. Also, the saison beer (local brew) was probably the best I've ever had in that it was sooo smooth. Highly recommend! The service was great and I would definitely return if the opportunity presents itself.

Superior in every way! Dang! First, we chose to sit on the first floor- I'm sure the top was fun and beautiful, but the first floor allowed us to watch the food as it was being prepared. My hubby ordered the Gyro and was thrilled. I ordered the meatballs. So, those may have been the best meatballs in my life. It's been 45 minutes and I think I want to go back for more. Our server, Lina, totally got the ooos and awwws. Those sounds must be commonplace. Speaking of Lina-- super nice and professional. She found me the perfect wine ( a 10 year old port) since I prefer sweet wines. Eating here was another feather for an Alaskan culinary scene. Seattle, San Diego, & Las Vegas have nothing on Anchorage.

I used to frequent this restaurant a lot before Covid, we'll let me tell you.... Service is excellent, quality of food... terrible to say the least. Totally disappointed. I really home the quality of food improves or the current Chef attends more training. I stopped ordering after appetizers, the calamari was beyond terrible!!!!!! Trust me! I'm terribly disappointed! Please do better next time.

Last Saturday I had the privilege of of enjoying. Crab Bisque .... I've eaten at this restaurant many times and always look forward to my Next experience. It is our favorite restaurant in Anchorage as the quality is unsurpassed, the menus is amazing and one can always count on a delicious meal.

Wow, I've found a new favorite restaurant in Anchorage. Dinner was amazing, service on point, ambiance perfect. I loved the vegetarian options, everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. I can't wait to return.

Without a doubt the best restaurant in Alaska. The menu is very elegant and the ambiance is very hip.

Good atmosphere and bustling with guests. Got the Moroccan cauliflower and Greek salad. Both were OK, maybe should have ordered different items.

Always top notch food and service! Fun specials with interesting ingredients. Tastes fresh! Lovely ambiance.

A hipster place, w/ a good vibe and good beer on draft as you'd expect. Pizza is typically great. Main dishes are wildly over priced and the portions built for profit. I ordered the Scallops over risotto ($42). The scallops were caramelized only on one side and i don't think the other side touched the heat. The risotto was ok, but served luke warm to room temp. That went along w/ the scallops which came out underdone. The dish looked good, but i I took two bites and called it a day. The server didn't offer to remake...they just took it off the bill and apologize. That's unfortunate bc I would have given the chef another shot to show her stuff. 2 out of 5 since the salad and beer were good...those are tough to screw up.

Great atmosphere, and good beer selection on tap. Used OpenTable to book a table for 2 and were sat immediately on check in. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Not pictured was a half-order of pulled pork smoked nachos. Incredible. The burger? Best I've had in Anchorage. A lettuce-wrapped bacon swiss with candied jalapeños was a perfect combination of sweet and spice. Definitely a 1/2 pound as advertised. The butter chicken lacked any flavor. It tasted as if the sauce and chicken were cooked separately, and not simmered appropriately. I don't recommend this dish, and the only reason for 4 stars, but consider it a 4.5/5. Enjoy!

Been a fan of the Goat for years Great ambience, great service, great good. Tonight had the lamb shank special. Delicious . Kudos to head chef Frazier

After living in ANC for 6 years I finally made it to the RG. I shouldn't have wait so long. We had the Moroccan Cauliflower and the Special, Lamb Shank Ravioli. The cauliflower was exceptional, as was the lamb. We accompanied the entrees with some really nice reds. We also had the Bread Pudding for dessert, which was also incredible. The best bread pudding I've had. Finally, the service from Adam, was great!

Food , atmosphere, environment, best place for a Sunday eve! I come here every weekend with my wife, this place never lets us down. We sit at the bar where we can see all the magic happen! Thank you Rustic Goat!

Fantastic food and service! I'm glad I made a reservation in advance, it filled up rather quickly for a Monday. I had bison sliders with tomato coconut curry soup and cheesecake in a jar for dessert. It was all divine and I highly recommend it! The atmosphere is fresh and fun, perfect date night spot or night out with friends.

This is our second time here and the food was even better this time around. Large portions, stellar service, highly recommend the carrot cake and flat iron salad!

Great food and service and great views. This place was recommended to us by friends who had previously been. I'm glad at listed to the advice! My only complaint is that with the 2 story restaurant, it is quite loud for the diners upstarts who are not sitting at the bar.

Honestly.. the food was so good, I forgot about the steep prices. I haven't been here in about 3 years, but decided to revisit for a date and we were blown away by how great everything was. Service was spot on. Our server Carlie, was knowledgeable about the new menu and suggested some things to us and everything ended up being phenomenal. I had the Flat Iron Wedge Salad (steak salad), my partner had the Shrimp Scampi and we ordered the Bread Pudding for desert. The vibe is perfect for a date or even a quick cider or beer. Being an Alaskan local, I haven't been blown away by the quality of a restaurant in a long time, we will definitely be back!

It's an average restaurant with average food. It was a short 20-minute wait. There's a relaxed ambiance with an open kitchen concept.

The food was excellent nosh. Outstanding service. Great start for vacation. Would 100% recommend to anyone traveling to Alaska.