Jens’ Restaurant Menu – Anchorage, AK

Type : Fine dining restaurant

Location : Anchorage, AK

Inventive Continental cooking served in an art-filled dining room & wine bar inside a strip mall. Based on 415 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Jens' Restaurant 99503

Address:
701 W 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: (907) 561-5367

Website:

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Hours

Thursday 2–10 PM
Friday 2–10 PM
Saturday 2–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 2–10 PM
Wednesday 2–10 PM

Menu

Dinner Menu
Fresh Oysters
On the Half Shell		 $3.50
Calamari A La Picatta
Sauteed strips of calamari with a garlic, caper, herb and lemon sauce. Served with garlic bread		 $17.50
Sashimi Napoleon Like Hali’imaile
Ahi tuna layered with crispy wontons and smoked salmon		 $22.00
Grilled Lamb Lollipops
Juniper crusted over roasted vegetable cous cous, black garlic aioli, blueberry vinaigrette, and pickled beets		 $26.00
Spinach And Ricotta Ravioli
With sauteed mushrooms and tomatoes topped with gorgonzola cream au gratin		 $16.50
Forager’s Pâté De Campagne
House made country style pate with pork, duck liver and porcini mushrooms, served with pickled grapes, braised cabbage and toasted baguette		 $16.50
Charcuterie Plate
Prosciutto, Salami, Smoked Duck, and Assorted Cheeses, served with whole grain mustard, apples and savory palmiers		 $20.00
Grilled Shrimp Skewer
Roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, kimchi, guajillo chili crèma, and tomato salsa		 $18.50
Soup Of The Day
Made Fresh Daily. Ask about today’s selection		 $6.50
To Slags Sild
Herring marinated two ways, one in Sherry and one in Curry		 $12.50
Gravad Laks Med Seneps Sovs
Dill cured Salmon with honey mustard sauce		 $14.50
Frikadeller Med Rødkål
Pan fried Veal and Pork meatballs with red cabbage. Warning this classic could be habit forming		 $17.50
House Salad
Baby Greens topped with fresh berries, toasted nuts and shaved Parmesan with a strawberry vinaigrette		 $10.50
Caesar Salad
House made dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese		 $9.50
Greek Style Tomato Salad
Vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives and feta with balsamic vinaigrette		 $10.50
Roasted Beet & Barley Salad
Baby greens with toasted nuts, feta and a ginger-hemp seed dressing		 $10.50
Chicken Breast
Grilled or Blackened		 $7.50
Fresh Fish Of The Day
Grilled or Blackened
Grilled Alaskan Halibut
Butternut squash puree, arugula-almond pesto, roasted veggie couscous, cranberry-fennel compote, fried sage and pumpkin seed-sesame brittle		 $40.00
Blueberry-Chili Glazed Pork Chop
Peach- blueberry chutney, crispy fried prosciutto, coconut sticky rice		 $30.00
Halibut With Mushrooms
Sautéed with mushrooms and garlic in a white wine butter sauce		 $40.00
Veal Liver And Onions
Topped with crispy bacon and served with mashed potatoes and demi glace		 $28.00
Black Tiger Shrimp With Pappardelle Pasta
Tossed with cherry tomatoes, spinach and a garlic butter sauce		 $36.00
Chicken Fried Steak
Made with prime beef tenderloin, served with mashed potatoes and “sawdust” gravy		 $30.00
Onion Crusted Rockfish
Over a red potato and vegetable hash with an Aquavit-whole grain mustard cream sauce		 $30.00
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Curry-yogurt marinated, served over roasted vegetable couscous, pickled beet salad, basil crèma and a harissa drizzle		 $28.00
14 Oz. Rib Eye Steak
Charbroiled and served with mashed potatoes and house-made steak sauce		 $49.00
Filet Mignon With Bacon-Cherry-Shallot Compote
Grilled tenderloin, topped with bacon-cherry-shallot compote, served with gratin potatoes and vegetables		 $49.00
The “By Now Almost World Famous” Pepper Steak $49.00
Fresh Gemelli Pasta
Tossed with sautéed wild mushrooms, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and roasted garlic in Gorgonzola cream		 $26.00
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Shredded smoked chicken, sausage, bell peppers, caramelized onions, spinach and tomatoes with fresh pappardelle pasta; tossed in a Cajun spiced cream sauce		 $32.00
Pasta With Beef Tenderloin Tips
Beef tenderloin sautéed with mushrooms, shallots, baby spinach and a creamy green peppercorn sauce, tossed with fresh pasta		 $36.00
Beef Alla Bolognese With Pappardelle Pasta
Made with AK Raised Beef, topped with fresh grated Parmesan cheese		 $30.00
Duck Confit And Squash Ravioli
Tossed in a sage brown butter, topped with arugula salad, duck fat fried parsnips, roasted apples and butternut squash, maple-vanilla chevre mousse and a blueberry vinaigrette		 $32.00
Dessert
Rødgrød Med Fløde
Danish red berry pudding with cream		 $7.00
Virgil’s Chocolate Mousse
Dark Chocolate mousse with a hint of coffee and rum		 $7.00
Crème Brulee $8.00
Key Lime Pie $7.00
Chocolate Decadence
Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce		 $8.50
Bread Pudding Of The Day $7.50
Carrot Cake $8.00
Fruit And Cheese
Assorted cheeses and fresh fruit with house made jelly, almonds and toasted baguette		 $14.50
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Regular or decaf		 $3.00
Espresso $2.50
Double Espresso $3.50
Latte $4.00
Cappuccino $4.00
Mocha $4.00
Hot Tea $3.00
Oregon Chai Latte
Also available iced		 $4.00
2016 Sauternes, Chateau Les Justices $56.00
O’Reillys Irish Country Cream $6.50
Sandeman, Don Vino $6.00
Drysack $6.00
100 Years Of Port
1.5 oz each Graham’s Tawny 10 year, 20 year, 30 year and 40 year		 $50.00
Private Parties Menu
House Salad
Baby Greens topped with fresh berries, toasted nuts and shaved Parmesan with a strawberry vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Wild Alaskan Rockfish
Portuguese Style braised with shrimp, tomatoes, olives and garlic in a Pernod butter sauce
Herb Roasted Chicken
Served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and a wild mushroom port glace
Fresh Gemelli Pasta
Tossed with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and roasted garlic in gorgonzola cream
Chefs Choice Of Dessert
Coffee
Fresh Halibut
Sautéed with mushrooms and garlic in a lemon-herb sauce
Braised Lamb Shank
Slow braised lamb shank served with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and red wine glace
Fresh Gemelli Pasta
Sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and roasted garlic in gorgonzola cream
Chefs Choice Of Dessert
Includes a chocolate and non chocolate option
Coffee
Grilled Alaskan Salmon
Over a red wine glace topped with a cold spiced berry butter
The “By Now Almost World Famous” Pepper Steak
Fresh Gemelli Pasta
Tossed with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and roasted garlic in gorgonzola cream
Grilled Alaskan Salmon
Over a red wine glace topped with a cold spiced berry butter
Filet A La Wellington
Grilled beef tenderloin, topped with seared foie gras, puff pastry and truffle demi glace
Gemelli Pasta Topped With Seared Scallops And Shrimp
Tossed with sautéed vegetables and gorgonzola cream
Wine List
Prosecco, LaMarca $10.00
Kir Royal (Domaine Mumm) $10.50
2015 Dry Riesling, Domaines Schlumberger, Grand Cru Saering (France) $78.00
2016 Gewurztraminer, Trimbach (France) $49.00
2020 Riesling, Kiona Vineyards, Columbia Valley (Washington) $40.00
2018 Marsanne Blend, Cassis, Clos Sainte Magdeleine (France) $60.00
2018 Dry Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Red Slate (Germany) $38.00
2019 Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Erdener Treppchen, Spatlese (Germany) $56.00
2020 Pinot Gris, Chehalem 3 Vineyard (Oregon) $41.00
2018 Pinot Gris, King Estate, Domaine (Oregon) $52.00
2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Rodney Strong, Charlotte’s Home (California) $30.00
2019 Sancerre, Hippolyte Reverdy (France) $71.00
2018 Fume Blanc, Grgich Hills (California) $54.00
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay (New Zealand) $64.00
2016 Bordeaux, Loudenne, Le Chateau (France) $65.00
2018 Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena (California) $90.00
2019 Chardonnay, Penfolds Bin 311 (Australia) $50.00
2020 Chablis, Famille Savary, Selection Vieilles Vignes (France) $64.00
2017 Chardonnay, Gaja, Gaia & Rey Langhe (Italy) $400.00
2020 Chardonnay, Rombauer Vineyards (California) $68.00
2019 Merlot, Emmolo, Napa Valley (California) $54.00
2014 Merlot, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (California) $58.00
2016 Merlot, Trefethen, Napa Valley (California) $72.00
2018 Malbec, Salentein, Reserve (Argentina) $36.00
2019 Malbec, Pascual Toso, Reserve (Argentina) $41.00
2017 Malbec, Catena, High Mountain Vines (Argentina) $36.00
2018 Malbec, Terrazas, Reserva (Argentina) $50.00
2018 M Blend, Alma Negra (Argentina) $40.00
2018 Bourgogne, Hautes-Cotes De Nuits, Aurelien Verdet $95.00
2017 Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene, Evenstad Reserve (Oregon) $137.00
2020 Pinot Noir, Twomey (Russian River Valley) $95.00
2020 Pinot Noir, Cristom, Willamette Valley (Oregon) $72.00
2019 Pinot Noir, Dutton Goldfield, (California) $76.00
2017 Pinot Noir, Dog Point, (New Zealand) $65.00
2017 Pinot Noir, Domaine Serene, Yamhill Cuvee (Oregon) $95.00
2019 Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin (Oregon) $84.00
2018 Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin (Oregon) $46.00
2018 Pinot Noir, Belle Glos, Los Alturas (California) $75.00
2019 Old Vine Zinfandel, Predator, Lodi (California) $33.00
N/V Zinfandel Blend, OVR, Lot Number 69, Marietta Cellars (California) $31.00
2019 Zinfandel, Seghesio, Sonoma (California) $40.00
2015 Symmetry, Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley (California) $100.00
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Penfolds Bin 389 (Australia) $75.00
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Napa Valley (California) $220.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, The Pact, Faust, Coombsville (Napa Valley) $220.00
2016 Opus One (California) $450.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos Du Val (California) $90.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap, Artemis (California) $125.00
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beringer, Private Reserve (California) $260.00
2016 Insignia, Joseph Phelps (California) $450.00
2016 Bordeaux, Chateau Des Eyrins, Margaux (France) $125.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Woodward Canyon, Artist Series (Washington) $90.00
2015 Quintessa, Rutherford (Napa Valley) $300.00
2016 Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon, Corlis (Washington) $160.00
2018 Bordeaux Superieur, Chateau Recougne (France) $40.00
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander’s Crown, Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley $130.00
2019 Hedges, Red Mountain (Washington) $57.00
2016 Cigalus, Gerard Bertrand (France) $70.00
2020 Pessimist, DAOU, Petite Syrah Blend (Paso Robles, CA) $100.00
2019 Syrah Blend, The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof (South Africa) $84.00
2012 Shiraz, The Armagh, Jim Barry (Australia) $560.00
2016 Syrah, Le Sol, Gimblett Gravels, Craggy Range (New Zealand) $182.00
2010 Shiraz, Penfolds, Grange (Austrailia) $1,200.00
2017 Douro, Chryseia (Portugal) $160.00
2017 Nebbiolo, Produttore De Barberesco (Italy) $70.00
2018 Gigondas, E. Guigal (France) $65.00
2017 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, E. Guigal (France) $106.00
2016 Sangiovese Blend, Modus, Ruffino (Italy) $47.00
2015 Barolo, Pio Cesare (Italy) $156.00
2015 Amarone Della Valpolicella, Luigi Righetti (Italy) $76.00
2009 Monovitigno Corvina, La Poja, Allegrini (Italy) $185.00
2020 Pinotage, Southern Right (South Africa) $60.00
Louis Roederer, Brut Premier $130.00
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Rose $110.00
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Reserve $115.00
Bollinger, Special Cuvee $130.00
2012 Dom Pérignon (France) $400.00
2012 Bollinger, La Grande Annee, Brut $290.00
Louis Roederer, Cristal
vintages available -2004 / 2006 / 2007		 $400.00

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Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Bobby P
Went to Jens’ for dinner with friends at the end of our fishing trip. They were busy but still attentive. Good wine selection and fair prices. You really should order the sockeye salmon or halibut since their specialty is seafood but I opted for the beef Bolognese pasta since I was fished out after nearly a week or seafood. Pasta came out perfect temp with well cooked noodles. Bolognese was great and made just right.

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Shane Mecham
We grabbed a seat at the bar and had a wonderful experience. Great wine lists, knowledgeable staff, and fantastic food options. Their seafood selection is not only great, but the variety of flavors are wonderful.

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Donato Clay
First time in Anchorage for work, and a friend recommended coming to Jen’s for dinner. We were taken care of by Kim who was extremely attentive and made some great recommendations for our meal. She suggested the calamari to start and it was unlike any version I’ve ever had. It was extremely tender and full of flavor, and I would order it twice if I could. My colleague had the rockfish and loved it and I enjoyed the ribeye steak which was a very generous portion at 14 oz. This was a very enjoyable dining experience, and between the food, the ambiance, and the attentiveness of our server Kim, I would absolutely come back again.

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Arina Filippenko
My new favorite restaurant! Excellent, fast service. Kim made it wonderful! My favorites were the forager’s pâté and the crème brûlée. Herring was delicious, salmon was perfectly prepared. Oysters and frikadeller also awesome. Will be going back!

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Su
We started with the charcuterie board. It had a nice variety of meat, cheeses, & fruit. It came out quick, just after we got our drinks. The rockfish and salmon were fresh. The food was nice and hot when we got it. The vegetables on the dishes were nothing special. They were cut big but cooked thoroughly. The rockfish had a nice sauce. The salmon had a chunk of butter with cranberries that was supposed to melt on the fish but it was very thick and too sweet. Service was pretty good. Our water cups were never empty. Overall it was good and we will be going back.

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Janice Choate
Food was great for 3 of our party but my husband had the Kodiak scallop dinner and it was very, very inadequate for the price. There were 4 tiny quarter size scallops and 2 fried dollops of something none of our party could identify. We all had to share our Rock fish dinners and pasta dinnner with him. So… I advise you not to choose the Kodiak scallop dinner or for the restaurant to step up that dinner content a bit. Psss.. bread was awesome.

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Mario Christianto
The food was actually quote good. Although I wished I had ordered more of their Danish style entrees. Very interesting and delicious. Service is very professional. Their weakness? The opening bread. It was really pedestrian. Everything else was good.

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alaskanexpat
Good lord, how did I just find out about this place? I lived in Europe for years, and the quality of the food rivals my favorite restaurants in Paris. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality of the food, and the wine list is intriguing. Makre sure to check out the specials!

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Mark Hamilton
Took the wife there for Valentines Day dinner. Atmosphere is great, lots of art on the walls. The menu was short and focused. They recommended a great wine for my wife. She got the scallops and I decided to try out liver and onions: they were both delicious! My wife especially enjoyed their Danish berry pudding dessert.

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Lori Rappucci
Excellent. The best dinner we’ve had in Alaska and we’ve had some good meals! Kim was an excellent wait person. Totally enjoyed the sashimi, tuna and salmon dinners.

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