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Kodiak Scallops
$48Wood-fired scallops, brown butter parsnip purée, crispy leeks, and charred lemon oil.
Wine PairingDomaine Huet 'Le Mont' Chenin Blanc
South Anchorage · Since 1995
SOUTHSIDE BISTRO PRESENTSEvery night
Every night
is a party.
Fresh, fun food served in a lively neighborhood dining room. Experience our open kitchen, hardwood oven, and serious wine cellar.
Open tonight · Dinner from 5 PM
Anchorage's Culinary Home
Tonight at Southside ★
JULY 19, 2026
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White King Salmon
$48Grilled white king salmon, mustard glaze, tomato-basil salsa, bistro rice.
Wine PairingEvening Land Chardonnay
Limited daily quantities. Draft updates fresh tonight.View All Specials
Elegant & Reservation-focused
The Dining Room
Signature steaks, oysters, wood-oven chops, and full dinner pairings.
Reserve Dinner Table
Spontaneous & Walk-In Friendly
The Bistro & Bar
Artisan hardwood-fired pizza, house pastas, small bites, drafts, and flights.
Explore Bistro Menu
Signature Selection
Bistro Favorites
Weathervane Scallops
ALASKA SEAFOODRisotto cake, truffled shellfish cream, and tomato-basil relish.
Hardwood Skirt Steak
HARDWOOD OVENFlame-grilled skirt steak, chimichurri, and wood-oven roasted baby carrots.
Pappardelle Bolognese
BISTRO CLASSICAlaska Pasta Co. ribbons, slow-braised beef & pork ragu, pecorino.
Southwest Chicken Pizza
HARDWOOD OVENThin crust wood-fired pizza with chicken, black bean sauce, salsa fresca.
FIRE. WINE. GOOD TIMES.
Hardwood fire. Cold Alaska waters. A cellar built one bottle at a time.
300+ Selection CellarSerious Wine.
Serious Wine.
Zero Attitude.
Our cellar is home to over 300 selections, representing classic European domains and bold West Coast estates. No snobbishness here—just good bottles meant to be shared.
"Wine is meant to be shared, explored, and enjoyed without pretension. We source bottles that speak of their origin."
— Amanda Haugen, Wine Director
300+Curated Labels
Bottle Pick of the Month
Beaux Frères Pinot Noir 2019
Ribbon Ridge, Oregon. Spiced plum, elegant oak, beautiful fruit core.
1995
Est. 1995
Serving Anchorage for 30+ Years
30 YR
1995
Southside Bistro Opens
Opened doors to provide fine food and serious wine pairings in South Anchorage.
OVEN
Hardwood Baking Identity
Integrated a custom-built hardwood stone oven directly behind our open chef counter.
WINE
300+ Cellar Program
Grew to Anchorage's leading list of 300+ labels under professional management.
GM
Local Family Owned
Owned and operated by local partners Chef Travis Haugen, Wine Director Amanda Haugen, and GM Jens Nannestad.
Private Bookings
Parties & events
The Cellar Room
UP TO 18 GUESTS SEATEDIntimate corporate board dinners, family holiday gatherings, private tasting flights, and multi-course chef customized menus.
★ Chef Travis Custom MenusBook →
Restaurant Buyout
UP TO 80 GUESTS SEATEDComplete venue reservations for wedding rehearsals, major milestones, organization gala events, and holiday dining programs.
★ Full Service CoordinationBook →
Tastings & Dinners
Upcoming Event
DEC07SATURDAY
30th Anniversary Cellar Party
Our biggest cellar blowout of the year. We are uncorking vintage magnums, pouring selections from our archive, and serving wood-fired bites.
$150 / Person (All Inclusive)
Your Table Awaits
Every night is a party.
Reservations accepted online or via phone. Walk-ins are always welcomed in our casual bistro and bar seating areas.
Reserve OnlineCall Southside
907.344.8410Dinner Hours
Mon – Thu: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fri – Sat: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Our Address
1320 Huffman Park DriveAnchorage, AK 99515
Huffman Park Dining Center. Self-parking directly in front of the bistro.
