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For over 20 years Jens’ has served the best fresh Alaskan Seafood. The dinner menu also features prime steaks, lamb, veal, deer and fresh pasta along with a wide selection of delicious appetizers and salads. The menu changes often to take full advantage of the best fresh ingredients. For lunch Danish specialties joins the fresh seafood, American standards, pastas and salads. A selection of home made desserts round out the dining experience. The cozy wine bar offers the full menu and over 40 wines by the glass.
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91 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 91 reviews
5 stars
(67)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- special occasion(65)
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- notable wine list(49)
- romantic(48)
- neighborhood gem(45)
- great for lunch(27)
Jens' Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
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5
/
5
The best in town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best Food...Best Service...Always consistent...Always the best."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
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5
/
5
Best in Anchorage
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Without a doubt, Jens' is my favorite place to dine. The food and the service are always wonderful. This is where we take our chef friend for dinner when he comes to visit, and he is always impressed. Dedicated meat eater or vegan, give yourself a special treat and visit Jens' as soon as possible!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Jens' Restaurant is a Top 5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was very attentive and the food, delicious. The menu had a lot of variety- try the rack of lamb, especially tasty.
We went there for our wedding anniversary and they treated us like family. I'd highly recommend this restaurant to anybody who's looking for a classy place to take someone special."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've eaten here severa times, and always have a great meal. This time I had the venison sausage app, which was delicious, and
the Seared Alaskan Scallops in a Carrot/ Ginger Sauce...absolutely mouth watering. And of course the Danish Berries & Cream
for dessert...sinful. Can't wait to return."
the Seared Alaskan Scallops in a Carrot/ Ginger Sauce...absolutely mouth watering. And of course the Danish Berries & Cream
for dessert...sinful. Can't wait to return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We don't live in Anchorage but come up on business. it was our first time at Jens which I found with an Internet search. We'll definitely go back and recommend to others."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must indulge!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic birthday destination. Fantastic food, peaceful ambiance, quirky & expressive art. Our experience will definitely result in return visits!!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always the service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always the service was great - Mariah always remembers our wine preferences and food. The food was good, the atmosphere good - we get together to visit with one another so the noise level is perfect - not too quiet but not too loud."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A special treat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Absolutely wonderful. The calamari was delicious and very filling. The rockfish was wonderful, it was cooked perfectly and was not dry. My boyfriend ordered the lamb and said it was outstanding. Be sure to stick around for dessert. We tried the flourless chocolate cake, to say the least it had me wanting a whole one for just myself. Jens' never ceases to impress me on the quality of their food and service. It is pricey but worth every penny."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never judge a book by its cover....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Never judge a book by its cover. The food was outstanding!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Jens' always does it right!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jens' waitstaff performed wonderfully as usual, setting the stage with friendly greeting and seating. They have highly-honed skills of attending to customers with the right amount of menu guidance and friendly banter, without ever seeming obtrusive.
The calamari was to die for. My wife's cod was done to absolute perfection. My rock fish was quite good, but it might have been one of the elders of its school.
We eschewed the always-awesome Caesar salad in order to leave room for their Grand Marnier cake, which was utterly divine! My coffee cup begged for several refills of excellent brew.
We always look forward to the next visit!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We'll be back!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first time @ Jen's. Delicious food, friendly staff, very nice night out in Anchorage!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 12 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
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5
/
5
What a great meal--beginning
Food
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5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a great meal--beginning to end. The quality of ingredients and the care in preparation and presentation is outstanding. Could be the best calamari I've ever had and both our entrees were nearly perfect. The wine list is good, but they will allow a bottle brought from ones own collection, with a $20.00 corkage fee, which is waived if you buy even just a half bottle of one of theirs, and you can take home the unused. About the only thing I'd like to see improved would be the bread. Their bread is very good, but not over-the-top good like the rest of the meal. Perhaps House of Bread can supply them and try that out sometime."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently outstanding food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently outstanding food preparation."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jens' continues to be a great place to go. Daryl the server is amazing, just the "right" amount of old server charm. LOVE IT"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The ambiance of Jens is somewhere
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambiance of Jens is somewhere between romantic and fun - there's always been a European touch and the staff is always pleasant. The wine list while not the most expansive in Anchorage does contain very nice wines at reasonable prices. We had a very good time there."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 16 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a wonderful place -
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a wonderful place - great food, terrific service, always greeted like family, relaxing atmosphere. We love it."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful lunch for all. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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Quiet
"Wonderful lunch for all. Service and food were excellent!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always excellent! A totally
Food
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5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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Quiet
"Always excellent! A totally enjoyable evening. We had a party of 7, everyone ordered something different, and each meal was a masterpiece. Best in town!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and ambiance, as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and ambiance, as always at Jens."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 20 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
it took an awful long time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"it took an awful long time to get our food but we enjoyed the host so very much. He is amazing. When we got the food it was a warm. We noticed they had a large group in the back, so it was probably due to the rest of the waitstaff helping there. I would go again."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
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Review 21 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Recently I've had to deal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Recently I've had to deal with severe dietary issues and the waiters were very attentive to my special needs with my meal. Outstanding service and the food was excellent as always."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2009
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Review 22 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food combined with a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food combined with a great service made for an excellent meal. One of my most favorite restaurants in Anchorage."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2009
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Review 23 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Michelin experience in Anchorage
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jens' is a magnificent experience. We started with the foie gras, perfectly cooked with wild mushrooms. I was thrilled with my Alaskan rockfish with braised leeks over a mushroom cream, and my husband loved his fennel-dusted Kodiak scallops. Jens' wine is priced so it is not wildly more efficient to get a bottle than a glass, so we were able to enjoy wines best matched to our courses without breaking the bank. Our server, Mariah, did an excellent job choosing those pairings for us. We finished with the traditional Danish berry pudding and a refreshing, not-too-sweet Orange Muscat. Jens' is perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion; fancy but not stuffy, and the food never disappoints. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been fans of Jens'
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been fans of Jens' since it opened and have had many memorable dining experiences over the years. Our last meal was a belated Valentine's dinner and we were treated with special attention, including hearts on the table and special chocolates at the end. We both had fish, and were extremely pleased with our meals. Thanks to Jens' for another wonderful evening."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is always very delicious.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always very delicious. Today's service wasn't as good as normal but I think not is because we were not seated in the dining room but by the door at the bar. The food was crazy good. I had a steak with foi gras (added) and she had the prime fillet. We didn't need knives. We also had the fresh oysters which were very good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Haute
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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Quiet
"Outstanding in every way. Haute cuisine food in a friendly and quiet atmosphere. The restaurant is located in a tacky strip mall, but the food fabulous."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Jens' Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Jen's. lovely food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Jen's. lovely food, service, and artwork. Amazing."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Jens' Restaurant
Based on the average of (64) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
10 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate