Simon and Seafort's is located at the western edge of downtown Anchorage, overlooking Bootlegger Cove and Knik Arm. It's a long-established 'fine dining' venue in Anchorage and is the sort of place the extended family goes to when they are in town for little Johnny's graduation.
Over all, the menu is made up of seafood and steaks, and the quality of the ingredients is high and the preparations well executed. They usually serve things like spot shrimp and halibut cheeks, both good signs.
The trick here is to get into the saloon during their happy hour (4-6pm) for the half priced appetizers. This is one of the best deals in town.
They have kobe beef sliders, king crab cakes, king crab dip, salmon wrapped scallops, and more. All of it is excellent, and as it's half-price, they cost just a bit more than a Happy Meal.
The setting is brilliant, with sweeping views of the ocean, mountains, trains, planes, and ships all coming and going. It's a great spot for a slow afternoon out eating and drinking with friends.
Zach, I had to meet a lawyer at Fletcher's late yesterday afternoon. He as usual late. So, took advantage of Fletcher's half price appetizer list, which included three pretty good crab cakes, pretty good size, for only $6 a serving, instead of $12. OK. You might stop by between 3 and 6 pm or again after 8 pm to compare to Simon & Seafort's.
ReplyDeleteHadn't been to Fletcher's (Captain Cook) for some years, so it was a welcome surprise.
Had two orders. Made other lawyer pay for them.
Didn't settle the case, but the effort was not a total disappointment.
Uncle Mike