Lucky Wishbone

$ • Chicken, Burgers, Chicken Shop

Hours:
1033 E 5th Ave, Anchorage
(907) 272-3454

About Lucky Wishbone

Lucky Wishbone is a traditional family diner known for its great value fried chicken meals and delicious desserts. The restaurant offers tasty shakes and chili cheese fries, although some may find their onion rings' breading bland. The staff is friendly and polite, and the atmosphere feels like a small town diner from the 70s, creating a nostalgic and cozy environment. The restaurant smells clean, and their ventilation is effective, which is appreciated in an Alaska diner. Everything comes out quickly, and the service is efficient. The diner features comfortable booths that are not packed in tight, maintaining a relaxed setting. Customers frequently praise the fried chicken as a highlight that keeps them coming back for more, and many find the food to be of high quality and worth the slightly higher price. The fries and chicken are especially loved, and the menu includes favorites like chicken wings, jumbo burger, and corn fritters, which consistently impress guests. The corn fritters are especially flavorful and delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, juicy, and seasoned just right, making every meal satisfying. Besides chicken, the diner is known for its excellent milkshakes, with flavors like Oreo and coffee, which pair well with the Jumbo cheeseburger with bacon. The diner also offers a drive-thru with cool menus showcasing their milkshake flavors. Customers appreciate that they can swap fries for mash and gravy, BBQ beans, or coleslaw, which adds variety to their meals. The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistently good food make Lucky Wishbone a favorite spot for families and friends. Despite being a little dated, the overall experience remains enjoyable, and the place is a beloved part of Anchorage's history.

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Lucky Wishbone Reviews

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376 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
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Food
4.0
Atmosphere
4.2
Service
4.2

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Great food and I love the chicken and shakes. In from town and I always stop here. Highly recommend

Got kicked out of the drive-through by some liberal looking woman because we had a trailer on our truck

Sophia was a great waitress. I came here with my two kids and my son's friend. We all got different thing. My son went with chicken wings, I got the jumbo burger, my daughter got fries, and the friend got the fried chicken meal. Everyone raved over the fries and the chicken. I also got the corn fritters, which were great.

The atmosphere is like an old fashion diner. The restaurant smelled clean, and that is not a given for diners in Alaska. I often gauge a place on if...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 9PM
Saturday 11AM - 9PM
Sunday 12 - 9PM
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