Flying Machine - Anchorage
Flying Machine
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Flying Machine Restaurant in Anchorage, AK, is a charming American eatery with an inviting atmosphere and a solid average rating of 3.5 stars. Join us for breakfast from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and savor delicious dishes crafted with care. To ensure a relaxing dining experience, we encourage you to call ahead and reserve your table at (907) 266-2249. If you're exploring other dining options with a similar menu, don't miss out on the Fancy Moose Lounge and The Deck at Lake Hood. We would love to hear about your experience—feel free to leave a review after your visit!.
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At this lakeside restaurant, experiences are decidedly mixed. While some guests rave about the generous portions and flavorful options like the Alaskan King Crab Artichoke dip and traditional breakfasts, others lament undercooked vegetables and overcooked halibut that felt frozen. Service inconsistencies have sparked frustration, particularly during busy times, highlighting the need for better staffing during peak hours. Despite these setbacks, the restaurant boasts lovely views and a pleasant atmosphere, making it a compelling option for visitors, especially those looking for a quick bite before catching a flight. Overall, the restaurant shows promise but requires improvements in both food quality and service efficiency.
Food? Excellent. The best Chicken Fried Steak Ever!Service? Prompt, courteous, and friendly.Location/Ambiance? Excellent view of Lake Spenard planes.DOGS IN RESTAURANT???? THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE NO GO FOR ME! Why would you allow any NON-SERVICE dogs into ANY eating establishment? Hey waiter...is this Canine Fur in my country gravy? A little to country for me.
The breakfast food comes from pre-made trays they keep in the kitchen. Expect to pay restaurant prices for buffet tray food. Our waitress was nice, but can't recommend the food.
Ordered the crab stuffed halibut and was told it was fresh. It was probably the worst halibut I'd ever had it tasted very dried out and lack of flavor. I would almost guarantee it was cooked frozen and then reheated in a microwave. I'm not giving this review 1 star mainly because management was very great and gave us a refund which was respectable. Also on a good note the breakfast is actually pretty good.
I hesitate to rate this restaurant poor because it is a clean, nice place, and we did eat breakfast here twice because of the views, watching the floatplanes, and convenience to the airport. The food was just barely okay and the service was poor. staffing issues? I'm giving it an average overall, but with a few improvements it could be very good. The first breakfast, on a weekday, was okay as far as food and coffee, but expensive. $10 for a bowl of oatmeal! Service was slow, had to ask for a spoon or something to stir the coffee, and refills were long in coming. The second breakfast was buffet style. It was expensive, food was okay but barely lukewarm, and they were out of fruit except for a lonely slice of honeydew melon and three grapes. The restaurant description notes that gluten free options are available. I would say that gluten free options are pretty much limited to eggs, meat, oatmeal not guaranteed gluten free , or $10 cold cereal like rice krispies.
Come here for the views and not the service/food. Had breakfast here. Service was a bit slow but ok. Food was ok too. Not bad but not great. The sourdough toast was the best thing I had. The potatoes weren’t bad either.
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Starters
Alaskan Seafood Mac & CheeseRed King Crab And Scallop PastaKing Crab Stuffed HalibutKodiak Sea ScallopsAppetizers
Smoked Copper River Salmon MousseBlack & White Calamari