New American (Alaskan) · Jewel Lake, Anchorage · Mains $34–$58
New American (Alaskan)$$$Jewel Lake, Southwest AnchorageChef-owned since 2003
"Anchorage's most durable white-tablecloth kitchen: Al Levinsohn's crab cakes and $52 herb-crusted halibut since 2003 — book it for an anniversary."
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About Kincaid Grill
Twenty-three years on Jewel Lake Road, one founding chef, and a crab cake that has outlasted nearly every other white-tablecloth room in Anchorage. Al Levinsohn opened Kincaid Grill in 2003 a few minutes from the spruce trails of Kincaid Park, and still cooks Alaskan king salmon, Kodiak scallops and halibut there with restaurant technique rather than lodge nostalgia.
The parmesan and herb-crusted halibut runs $52, and the wine list runs deep enough to have earned the room a second life as a wine bar. It is the rare Anchorage dining room built for an occasion rather than a quick plate after the trail.
The Kitchen
Levinsohn trained in hotel kitchens before going independent, and Kincaid Grill now runs as a chef-owned room with Drew Johnson alongside him on the line. The cooking is New American built on the Alaskan larder: line-caught king salmon, halibut, Kodiak weathervane scallops, king crab and seasonal game such as reindeer and musk ox.
The crab cakes lead nearly every table's order. The parmesan and herb-crusted halibut, set over ricotta-arugula risotto with sauce vierge, is the dish regulars defend most, at $52. Portions are generous and the sauces classical. For a fuller picture of how the city eats, the Anchorage dining guide maps it by occasion.
The Room
The dining room seats roughly sixty across white-clothed tables, with a patio for the long northern summer evenings. Lighting is low and warm, the sound level stays conversation-easy on most nights, and the dress code lands at smart casual rather than formal. Service is the unhurried, professional kind that suits a celebration, and the kitchen runs Tuesday through Saturday only, closing at nine.
Best for an Anniversary
Book this room for an anniversary because it does three things Anchorage rooms rarely manage at once: a quiet, candle-low dining room, a kitchen that plates local seafood with real technique, and a wine list deep enough to mark the occasion. Ask for a patio table in summer, when the light holds past ten. For a livelier celebration table downtown, Glacier BrewHouse is the alternative; pair the evening with the anniversary guide for more across the city.
Not for
Skip it if you want late-night energy or a buzzy scene — the kitchen runs Tuesday to Saturday, closes at nine, and the white-tablecloth room is built for a quiet dinner, not a crowd.
Frequently Asked
Is Kincaid Grill worth it?
Yes, for anyone after Anchorage's most consistent white-tablecloth seafood. Al Levinsohn has run the kitchen since 2003, and the crab cakes and parmesan-herb halibut justify the $50-plus mains. It is a special-occasion room rather than an everyday one, and the deep wine list rewards a long evening of classical New American cooking built on the Alaskan catch.
How hard is it to get a table at Kincaid Grill?
Not especially hard, but plan ahead for weekends. The restaurant takes reservations on OpenTable and by phone at (907) 243-0507, and serves dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9pm. Summer Fridays and Saturdays fill first, so book a few days out; midweek tables are usually available closer in.
What is the dress code at Kincaid Grill?
Smart casual. There is no jacket requirement, but the white-tablecloth setting and the room's role as a celebration spot mean most diners arrive in collared shirts, dresses or neat layers rather than trail gear. You will not feel out of place dressed up for an anniversary or a special dinner.
What should I order at Kincaid Grill?
Start with the crab cakes, the dish that has stayed on the menu since 2003. For mains, the parmesan and herb-crusted Alaskan halibut over ricotta-arugula risotto is the house standard at $52, and the king salmon and Kodiak scallops are reliably strong in season. Save room, because portions run generous.
Is Kincaid Grill good for an anniversary?
Yes. The low lighting, quiet room and deep wine list make it one of Anchorage's stronger anniversary tables. Book a patio seat in summer for the late northern light, and tell them you are celebrating, because the service leans attentive. See more options in the Anchorage dining guide.
Dinner only, Tuesday–Saturday 5–9pm. Reserve on OpenTable or call (907) 243-0507.
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