Rustic Goat

This is our third time eating at Rustic Goat—it remains my favorite restaurant in Anchorage. First, the decor/atmosphere is great. It’s always busy, so we recommend a reservation. If you tell them it’s a special occasion, they will personalize your experience. Second, the food is fantastic. Now, I am not going to say that every dish is an unbeatable star, but every dish is prepared well and tastes good. You’re not going to get something randomly thrown on the plate, coated in oil because someone was rushed. Third, the service is exceptional. Service in this area can be severely lacking. We have been to many restaurants where we were forgotten. Here we are always treated well. Every time we go, we can count on great service that is attentive, but not annoying. I’m so used to having lackluster service that I’m always a bit surprised that the service is on point. They do have specials; we had the salmon mousse (such a great take on the ever-present salmon dip at local restaurants). I also got the crab bisque—it was so good. Bisque can sometimes be overly rich, but this was perfect. I even got some to go so that a friend and I could puzzle out what makes it so good. Not pictured was the burger. The server said it was teriyaki, and my husband asked for the sauce on the side, thinking it wouldn’t be that good. It was great & he wished he’d trusted the chefs. You can’t go wrong with Rustic Goat! Oh-for four beers, two soups, an appetizer and one entree, it was $100 without tip. Parking is easy in an overflow lot across the street. There is limited outdoor seating upstairs. It can be loud with the noise of patrons—music is not overbearing.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Rustic Goat. Good variety of options, we tried the scallops with risotto, their burger of the month and elk loin. Had never had elk before and it was delicious. Their iced tea is made from Earl Grey tea which gave it a citrus taste. Tried their lemon loaf and bread pudding which was Oreo flavored. Both desserts were large portions excellent for sharing.

Rustic Goat is one of my friends’ and I’s favorite go-to spots in town. We’ve been going for years but the most recent experience has to have been my favorite yet. We sat on the outdoor deck basking in the sunshine and had the sweetest server. She allowed us to take our time, enjoy ourselves, and ask any questions we had. We ordered family style (the best style) and shared everything. We ordered the hummus bowl, the small order of nachos, their new summer salad, and a wild mushroom pizza. All were to die for, but what stood out most to us was the hummus bowl! We were honestly so surprised to be wowed by hummus lol. It was SO good. Order it, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you to Rustic Goat and to your incredible staff for such an enjoyable experience!

One of my wife’s absolute favorites. The nachos may be the best in town. The candy peppers are surreal….candy plus jalapeño….equals amazing. Always a great tap selection. There’s longevity in the staff. The ambience is open yet cozy…. How do you do that? No clue but they did. Service has never been bad. Presentation is way above average. The desserts are divine. Not really anything bad to say about it. It has become an anchorage staple for sure. If you haven’t gone here, then you’re not right. Especially if you’ve been in Anchorage for more than four or five years.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place! The food is always executed. Well, temperature, presentation, and combination of flavors. The only thing I can say bad about this place is they need to dust the higher places! So much dust on fans and ledges. Other than that, the food is outrageously delicious the service is wonderful. We are never disappointed when we eat here and we have tried several things on the menu. Highly recommend from a foodie!!!

Food is awesome here! Has a great selection of food with unique dishes. We had Drunken Clams with Sausage, Elk loin, Little Italy Pizza, and Bread Pudding Drunken Claims: Very delicious, sauce is on the creamer side. Has a lot going on in the dish with the potatoes, sausage, and flat bread pizza dough Elk: A little sweet and savory. Was cooked very well. Recommend medium rare otherwise meat can get a little tough. Little Italy: Very tasty, can be a little too spicy for certain people but i enjoyed it Bread Pudding: Pieces are big, enough for two people

Upon hearing there was a new chef we returned and have been going back for more at least once a month. The food is amazing and the service staff is fantastic. The whole place needs a dusting and a sunscreen for the patio would be nice but it won't stop us from enjoying a happy belly.

Perfect place to enjoy a coffee or meal providing perfect plates and service for all. Sit at the bar or dine upstairs or enjoy the balcony. The huge window is perfect for the first snow or to see the possibility of a moose walking by. Local or tourist this place is worthy of as many visits as time allows. Lived down the street for two years, perfect to go option. My favorite stop in the morning for coffee, my favorite stop at night for dinner. Berry blue cheese salad, linguine 100% perfect food and service. This is a review combining more than one visit over a long period of time. Rustic Goat is always five stars!