RESTAURANT
Welcomed at the door by partner Van Hale, guests are at once immersed in a quaintly elegant atmosphere provided by our original town-site house and tasteful table settings. The evening is guided with unrivaled service by our subtle, accomplished staff.
With only 14 tables in our house, we serve an average of 60 guests each night. Reservations are highly recommended.
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"...The best restaurant in Alaska."
~ The Anchorage Daily News
"(The Marx Bros. Café) has probably done more for advancing Alaska's culinary appreciation than any other single restaurant."
~ Diversion Magazine
"The little house on Third Avenue consistently offers the freshest, most innovative, exciting dishes to be had in the state..."
~ The Anchorage Daily News
No wonder Pacific Northwest Magazine's readers picked the Marx Bros. Cafe as their favorite restaurant in 1991.
Conveniently located at:
627 W 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
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Dinner Only
Tuesday-Saturday
5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Appetizers
Alaska Oysters
On the half shell with pepper vodka-pickled ginger
sorbet ~ 20
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Foie Gras Torchon
Classic foi gras preparation on brioche toast with house made orange marmalade ~25
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Glazed Smoked Pork Belly
Sakura pork belly, vermouth jus, pickled red onion
and lightly smoked ~19
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Lobster Bisque
Garnished with a lobster salad and crème fraiche ~ 20
Neapolitan Seafood Mousse
Layers of smoked salmon, smoked halibut and Maine lobster with sturgeon and trout caviar and brioche toast 25.00
Melitzano Salata
Roasted eggplant pâté with pita bread, pepperoncini peppers and Greek olives ~ 15
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Salads
Van's Caesar Salad*
Our version of the Tijuana classic; prepared tableside for two or more ~ 18p​
Strawberry Arugula Salad
Arugula, strawberries, toasted pecans, sheep milk feta cheese and champagne vinaigrette ~12
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Entrees
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Seared Kodiak Scallops
Pea puree, white cheddar grits, crispy pancetta
and sriracha honey glaze ~55
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Macadamia Crusted Halibut
With coconut curry, mango chutney,
baby bok choy stir fry and tuxedo rice ~ 55
Tea Smoked Duck
Peking style duck smoked over black tea with
coriander scented rice and vegetable stir fry ~ 45
Filet Mignon*
Maitake mushroom, roasted red potatoes, broccolini
and Bourbon demiglace ~ 55
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Honey Mustard Glazed Sakura Pork Chop
Twelve ounce pork rib chop, currant-port demiglace, farro risotto, fresh morel mushrooms and fava beans ~ 55
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Roast Rack of New Zealand Lamb
Herb crusted full lamb rack, white bean puree,
sauteed spinach and lamb sauce ~ 55
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We are proud to be a member of Seafood Watch Serving only wild-caught sustainable seafood
An 18% gratuity will be added for parties of 5 or more
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Executive Chef ~ Jack Amon
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