ORSO - Anchorage

My ratings for this place is 3.5 stars. I made 8:30 PM reservations for this place for dinner after of day of excursion and were really looking forward to the d... read more My ratings for this place is 3.5 stars. I made 8:30 PM reservations for this place for dinner after of day of excursion and were really looking forward to the dinner. After reading the Yelp reviews were really excited to try this place. We ordered seafood skewers with couscous, catch of the day with polenta, salmon with vegetables and chicken pasta with Alfredo sauce for entree and for appetizers we ordered seafood bruschetta, crab cakes and some other bread. The appetizers were great but we barely were done or rather still working on our appetizers that they brought the entree, here we felt a bit rushed. My entree was barely warm, halibut with polenta, and the polenta wasn't creamy but dry. I shared my concern with them, they told me they will get me another and by the time they brought my food all my friends food were done and this time my fish was overdone and dry and polenta was the same, however it was warm. The salmon and the skewers too felt like they were prepared and were sitting in the kitchen while we were finishing our appetizers. However, the skewers and pasta tasted good. I just requested for my food to be packed, and decided to skip the desserts. The ambience is pleasant but I wish I had a better experience.

Service was great, food was good. Loved the vibe, low lights and groovy music. Salmon was a bit overcooked but the veggies were perfect. read more Service was great, food was good. Loved the vibe, low lights and groovy music. Salmon was a bit overcooked but the veggies were perfect.

Their calamari was on point and probably the best I've ever had. My server was very nice and knowledgeable. He knew his menu like the back of his hands. Knowing... read more Their calamari was on point and probably the best I've ever had. My server was very nice and knowledgeable. He knew his menu like the back of his hands. Knowing that that was my first time in Alaska, he also took the time to recommend me a few spots that I could go after dinner.

The food tasted amazing, filled with many flavors. It is pretty pricey but I think it’s worth it to try it out. I could tell that the chefs care about their foo... read more The food tasted amazing, filled with many flavors. It is pretty pricey but I think it’s worth it to try it out. I could tell that the chefs care about their food. The inside ambience was nice but there could have been better music. Our server washelpful and professional. I reccomend this place!

Putting TV screens in a fancy bar is like putting spinners on a 1968 Chevy Apache. Orso’s bar is a restored, factory-mint Apache with color-matched upgrades and... read more Putting TV screens in a fancy bar is like putting spinners on a 1968 Chevy Apache. Orso’s bar is a restored, factory-mint Apache with color-matched upgrades and original seats. The food here is top-notch and the drinks all hit very nicely. The staffis attentive and task-focused and will take care of everything you need, and will also recommend a better drink to pair withyour dinner.