One of my hobbies is scuba diving. Most diving enthusiasts from Anchorage do a majority of their local dives in Whittier, AK. There are a couple of good eateries between Whittier and Anchorage and one of the best is Chair 5 Restaurant in Girdwood, AK.Girdwood sits at the bottom of the slopes of Alyeska, a world class ski resort. Whether you are driving back from a day of diving in Whittier, fishing in Seward, or skiing in Girdwood, Chair 5 can satisfy your appetite with a variety of burgers, pizzas, salads, and appetizers.
I have enjoyed several of their pizzas, which are prepared on a tasty crust, but most recently I went with a calamari appetizer and a Kodiak burger.
The calamari wasn't flashy, but it was great. It was served with the classic marinara dipping sauce, and each piece was lightly breaded and perfectly fried. It was tender and delicious.
The Kodiak burger features elk meat (ground nearby at Indian Valley meats). I honestly could not detect a major difference in the flavor profile between elk and buffalo. It is lean, but was still moist when served. It can be tricky to cook lean game meat without drying it out. The Chair 5 cooks did a great job.
About the only problem I have with Chair 5, is that it has a great menu of beers, wines, single malt scotches, and over 50 tequilas. I happen to appreciate all of these, but I always have to drive home! I guess I will just have to plan to spend the night in Girdwood at some point.
Chair 5 Restaurant:
Address - 5 Lindblad Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587
Phone - 907.783.2500
Website - www.chairfive.com
Overall Recommendation: Hearty food with a creative flair. Great place to satisfy your appetite after a day of recreation.
I am flying to Anchorage next month and I want to hit the best food joints. Does anyone know of any really good restaurants anchorage ak?
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