Simon & Seafort's - "A View to a Grill"

The view from the restaurant window, on a sunny spring evening, is stunning, so please pardon the pun in the title of this post. Sipping a martinis and partaking of tasty appetizers and entrees, all the while the sun gleams off Cook Inlet and hovers over Sleeping Lady....it is a great setting.

Sitting with a small group, I was able to partake of a variety of appetizers. We had the Classic Sampler, comprising chili smoked tiger prawns, teriyaki tenderloin, and king crab artichoke dip. I have had the teriyaki tenderloin before, and if you have to choose just one appetizer, this is it. The prawns are great, and quite delicious. The dip is good, but typical.

Next we had the Kobe meatloaf sliders. Mmmmm. Each slider has a tangy sweet/hot mustard and a spicy jalapeno stuffed olive garnish. Just have one, or you will ruin your appetite.

Not yet satisfied we had the sweet potato fries, which are served with a coconut BBQ sauce dip and a mustard aioli. I am a huge fan of aioli, and love sauces. Even though I am not a huge sweet potato fan, I liked this appetizer. If you love sweet potatoes, give it a try.

We also tried the blue cheese & bacon chips. Dress with blue cheese, bacon, chipotle ranch dressing, and tomatos. It is like a party in your mouth, but save room for an entree!

I managed to avoid going overboard on appetizers enough to enjoy a meal of the Tableside Seafood Etoufee. A blend of scallops, black tiger prawns, mussels, clams, and andouilla sausage, all served over cheese grits and a side of braised greens. My favorite part of the meal was the cheese grits. The cheesy flavor and texture of the grits balanced the spice of the etoufee and the buttery greens perfectly. It is a tantric experience on a plate.

Simon & Seafort's:

Address-

420 L Street

Anchorage, AK 99501

Website - www.simonandseaforts.com

Phone - 907-274-3502

Reservations - a must for the main dining room, however the bar, while a bit louder, has a large menu, the same view, and is does not require reservation.

Overall Recommendation: An Anchorage landmarks with a great waitstaff and food.