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About the Lucky Wishbone Restaurant

Step back in time at Anchorage’s hometown favorite — where great food, friendly faces, and good memories have been served since jukeboxes ruled the scene. The Lucky Wishbone has been a true Alaska landmark since before we were even a state — back when it was still a territory. We’re proud to keep tradition alive with our famous pan-fried chicken, made-to-order hamburgers, and old-fashioned milkshakes that taste just like the good old days.

Celebrating 70 Years of Serving Alaskans

A 2025 James Beard Award Winner

Our story is from starting as a small eatery and growing into an American Classic!

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WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

WHAT WE OFFER

IN-RESTAURANT DINING

Visiting the Lucky Wishbone feels like arriving home.

COMPLETE LINE OF TO-GO ITEMS

Picking up takeout from Lucky Wishbone will make everyone happy.

OUR HAND-PATTIED BURGERS

Lucky Wishbone’s hand-pattied burgers are heaven on earth.

OUR PAN-FRIED CHICKEN LINEUP

A pan-fried chicken dinner at Lucky Wishbone will be unforgettable.

FOODTRUCK & CATERING

Our Food Truck & Catering showcases our beloved flavors.

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Our goal for percent of satisfied customers

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Average daily customers

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Total menu items

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Years of Service

A ROCK STAR STAFF!

Amazing Pan-Fried Chicken, Hand-Pattied Burgers, and Old-Fashioned Shakes and Malts

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EXPLORE OUR AMAZING FOOD

Available at the restaurant, for Takeout, or at our Foodtruck

AMAZING SHAKES, MALTS, AND DESSERTS

SOUPS AND SIDES

SALADS

OUR HAND-PATTIED BURGERS

OUR PAN-FRIED CHICKEN LINEUP

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OUR BENEFITS

AWARD-WINNING FOOD AND SERVICE!

Located in historic downtown Anchorage, the Lucky Wishbone has been serving Alaskans since 1955 and was recently honored with a prestigious James Beard Award as an All-American Classic restaurant. Known for its pan-fried chicken, hand-pattied burgers, and milkshakes and malts made the old-fashioned way, every bite delivers a taste of comfort and care that has stood the test of time. Friendly staff greet guests with genuine smiles and fast, attentive service, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that keeps locals and tourists coming back for generations.

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   Arielle Willis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Omg. Best food ever!
  
 
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   Roy Hessner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great little retro gem!! Great food and service!!
  
 
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   Thomas Bruley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Probably the best fried chicken I've ever had , even better than publix !!! Prices are good and they have never let me down
  
 
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   Mr. Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great food at a reasonable price. Chicken was perfect! Our waitress, Michelle was very sweet and patient as we tried to figure out what we wanted 😁
  
 
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   Chaps Benfield 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The milk shakes and chicken are amazing
  
 
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   Eli Roe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You have to try and milkshake!
  
 
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   IRINE Forrest 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The corner bread muffin is delicious while the fried chicken needs salt just my opinion .
  
 
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   Sellina Bagley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great food, french fries are not $4-$8
  
 
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   Avery Holbrook 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Me and my family loved eating here, just one serving is a lot enough to feed all of us and it's so reasonably priced. A really cool atmosphere with pictures of cool things, the service is also very good.