In 2002, the Lucky Wishbone Restaurant was selected as the Alaska Business of the Year by the Alaska Small Business Association.
In February 2005, the Municipality of Anchorage recognized the Lucky Wishbone cofounders, Harold George and Peggy Brown, with a resolution honoring their accomplishments.
In June of 2025, the Lucky Wishbone Restaurant was awarded as an American Classic Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation.
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The Old-School Restaurant in Alaska Locals Swear Has the State’s Best Chicken Sandwich
» Anchorage’s Lucky Wishbone is a beloved, old-school spot serving legendary pan-fried chicken and timeless comfort food cherished by generations of Alaskans.
The Beloved Hole-In-The-Wall That Serves Arguably the Best Fried Chicken in All of Alaska
» Anchorage’s Lucky Wishbone serves Alaska’s legendary fried chicken, beloved for its 1955 recipe, comfort-food menu, and famous milkshakes that keep locals returning.
» Lucky Wishbone grew from George and Peggy Brown’s 1950s Anchorage restaurant into a beloved Alaska landmark known for community, tradition, and famous fried chicken.
