Ambiance is great, especially if you love hockey . Food and service are fun, fun. Great beer on tap and a great place to enjoy a lively atmosphere. read more

We visited Anchor Bar Restaurant as a family, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. I counted approximately 20 screens throughout the restaurant, and I completely understand that we are in the height of football season. The restaurant was full of excitement for the Buffalo Bills game, which was great to see. However, we specifically asked if just one of the many screens could show the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup gold medal game against France. Our waiter was kind enough to ask the manager, but we could never get a clear yes or no about whether the game could be shown. That was the most frustrating part of the experience. We weren't asking for the main screens to be changed or for football fans to miss their game--we simply hoped that a sports bar with approximately 20 televisions could dedicate one screen to an international women's championship game. We were under a time constraint, so we fed our daughter before dropping her off nearby. My original plan was to stay at the restaurant, continue eating and having drinks, and wait for my spouse to return. Instead, because we couldn't get a clear answer, we left and found another establishment nearby with only about five screens. They were able to accommodate us, and we watched the remainder of the game there. A sports bar should ideally be a place where fans of different sports feel welcome, particularly when there are enough screens to accommodate multiple events. I understand that football is incredibly popular, but women's sports--and basketball fans--deserve space at the table too. I hope management will consider this in the future. read more

A franchise location of the famous Buffalo establishment that claims to be the original home of Buffalo Wings. The wings were absolutely average, we were there on a busy Friday late afternoon, and I think the staff were overwhelmed. We ordered a couple of different varieties of wings, they took a long time to come from the kitchen (close to 40 minutes) which when your main dish is wings is a bit odd. My wings came dry, zero sauce, had to ask for it. Our other wings were a bit better. Flavor wise, they were just okay. The wings were crispy and fairly meaty. Decent assortment of drums and flats. Overall, it was what I expected of the place, the location at the Buffalo Airport is about the same, maybe faster service. If you read this and go to Buffalo for wings pass Anchor Bar by and try Duff's, enormous wings and serious heat in their mildest sauce. Three stars because the quality wasn't bad, the service while glacial was friendly and I like wings. read more

Anchor Bar - Raleigh - My wings with "mild" sauce, but I had to ask for a container of sauce. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First visit to the Raleigh outlet of this Buffalo staple that claims to have invented the Buffalo wing. It's an L-shaped room with the bar in the corner. It's a lively sports bar with plenty of tvs for fans of every sport. Classic rock plays in the background (better than the blare of the TV sports commentators). It was a full house on this Friday night but not so loud that we had to shout to converse. We all tried.... Wait for it.... WINGS! The wings themselves are nice sized, no scrawny bites here. The medium sauce is perfect... Some heat, flavorful and not overpowering. Wings are sauced perfectly - tossed but not swimming in sauce. I prefer extra crispy, and mine were prepared that way, as ordered. Sweet potato fries, regular fries and tots are good... Crispy and hot, but not special. It's only week 2 so service is choppy as things settle in. No worries, that will improve quickly. This is a great place.... Give it a try! read more

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We have been eagerly anticipating the opening of this new restaurant in North Raleigh, knowing it's an offshoot of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY, home of the original Buffalo wings. Four of us checked it out this Sunday and were quite pleased with our experience. We are also fans of Beef on Weck which is also from upstate NY, so we had to try their version along with their wings. The Beef was so tender and we loved that they serve it with real horseradish on the side, along with a tasty au jus. And we all liked that the weck (roll) had just the right amount of salt. It wasn't overbearing. Fries good. Slightly sweet perhaps? Wings nicely executed. Onion Rings got the thumbs up from Husband. I'm happy to report they have a combo on the menu for around $20 that comes with the Beef on Weck sandwich, plus 5 wing pieces (your choice of sauce, but really you gotta get the original), and a side. Great deal! Curious about their pizza, we also got a large pepperoni to go for other meals. It was good, but I'm a thin-crust Gal and this one is super thick. I found the sauce to have a tomato flavor, but not really a pizza flavor. It was like eating bread with tomato sauce on it (lighter on the sauce than I prefer also), with cheese and pepperoni. They do use the good cup-kinda pepperoni though. If you're a Bills fan, this is your place to watch the game. If not, perhaps go when they aren't playing, cause it gets packed and loud. TIP: Get on their email list for $10 off. read more

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Buffalo bar, Buffalo food - Anchor bar based in Buffalo- finally here in NC Plenty of parking, spacious seating friendly staff. We ordered beer- they carry local, domestic and imported. They also have wine and signature drinks. The wings are good- not a Buffalo medium- more a Raleigh Medium - I am originally from Buffalo- the wings come with Carrots and Celery- these came with only celery. Wings were tasty- I will order them hot next time. We also ordered Pizza - pepperoni was perfect- dough was not even close- it was flat. Place was clean music was loud - lots of TV's- Manager came around and we had a nice Chat:) read more

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Service is terrible I waited over 40 minutes to be greeted and they treated us very poorly we ended up leaving without wanting to purchase anything. Black people come here and waste their time how they wasted ours! We only got to order drinks that didnt even make it to our table read more

Great spot. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. The vibe is very cool, with plenty of TV's and sports decor. I got onion rings and wings. The wings were out of this world. The Spicy garlic Parmesan were so flavorful. I'm in town visiting for just three days but am already thinking about making a second visit. Check it out! read more

Anchor Bar - Raleigh - Spicy Garlic Parm wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We had a great low top table and the restaurant was beautifully decorated, light and cheerful. I had the lunch special, individual pepperoni pizza with habanero wings. The pizza was amazing. So delicious and flavorful. The wings were good but not amazing. We shared peanut butter pie and it was great. Super good service and great meal. Will certainly return. read more

First time trying this place and OMG was it good. I ordered the wings and weck. The roast beef was done perfectly and tasted amazing. The bun was very fresh as well. The wing were covered with a buffalo ranch dry rub which were delicious. The fries were seasoned well too read more

Anchor Bar - Raleigh - Wings & Weck - Chicken Wings Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

definitely underwhelmed!!!my husband was so excited to eat here as we love the one in NY... big disappointment! Our server was not good. Beverages sat empty, despite him walking by numerous times. We literally had to flag him down for eveything. Took 2 other tables order while I was waiting for my drink. My husband had his. Wings came so overcooked. One was nothing but one bite of meat. At 1.69 per won't I expect more than one bite. Rest was bone and overcooked skin. Then pizza came. Ordered a supreme no doubt server messed it up. Came with nothing but onions and green peppers. He's says oh I'll get my manager. Really - so we wait again. Over 40 minutes for first order to come out Had to wait for another pizza so another 15 mins despite being told it would take 7. then bill comes they charged $2 for black Olives !???! Black olives came on our pizza In total $41 for bad food, bad service - will Not be back! read more

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AJ was our server on Saturday evening and we had a great experience with her service and getting reacquainted with Anchor Bar. We used to visit the one in Buffalo when we went to Canada until we moved further down south. I was so surprised to discover this location opened up not too far away from me. The bar is decorated in Buffalo sports paraphernalia and there are tons of flat screen tvs all throughout the bar. We were seated quickly and AJ was very sweet and accommodating. She checked with the chef if we could get a double order of wings but split up the serving with different flavors on two separate plates (10 extra crispy wings with mild Buffalo on one and 10 lemon pepper on the other). We also ordered the fried shrimp with her recommendation, honey garlic sauce on the side. Our food arrived piping hot and crispy just like we asked. As we were nearing the end of our meal I was curious about the differences in their sauces so we asked AJ about the various kinds. Instead of describing them she offered to bring out a plateful of each sauce in tiny sample cups. She did just that! Now we know what sauces to try the next time we come in (spicy bbq for me and mango for my husband). Thanks AJ for the great service and pleasant return to Anchor Bar. read more

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IBi was or server did a amazing job this place food was great fast and good drinks everyone was so friendly and welcoming will definitely come back thank for the experience. Ibanova read more

At long last, I got to try the originator of the Buffalo wing. They do have primarily Buffalo sports memorabilia on the wall, but props for having a Jets hat on the bar wall! Maybe just get rid of the Patriots one? Anyway, wings come in orders of 10 and those can only come in one flavor. So to get two flavors, you have to get 20 wings. Or you could add an order of 5 additional wings and get those in a different flavor. At least the celery was free. Since one of us isn't into spicy food, we started with the garlic parmesan and these were amazing. Super flavorful sauce, loads of shredded parm on top. I was thinking this would be an amazing base for garlic bread. The Chipotle BBQ was a super thick sauce. Had the tiniest hint of heat, but not spicy at all. And the quality of the wing itself needs to be appreciated. They are never frozen and they are large wings. No dinky ones like you might find at certain chains whom I won't mention by name! Also the fried shrimp are a sneaky good order. Very crispy and a nice size. I did get them with the lemon pepper dry rub and it wound up being a huge amount of the rub. In fact, in fact, they may have been overseasoned. Speaking of dry rubs, they only have 4, and I do wish they add more options there The bar is decently stocked but it's not the most thorough variety of spirits. They do offer a large assortment of draft beer options. I was a little surprised they only gave us 2 or 3 napkins each and we didn't get hand wipes though. The bartender was incredibly friendly, he did a good job making us feel welcome and keeping our beverage glasses full. He also took the time to clean our empty bone bowls. Little things really do make a difference. I'll definitely be returning, and next time, it might be the beef on weck plus the 5 wings combo! read more

Their legendary wings, solid and friendly service, and tons of Buffalo/Triangle sports memorabilia. Great experience. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Really wanted to like/love this place. And it is a "bar" so I'm grading on a curve. And the stars represent this single experience. Wings were good. Here's the biggest issue. The service was/is laughable. Knew I was going to try a lot and take home a lot. Ordered the appetizer sampler with pizza rolls, mozz sticks, fried pickles and chips and queso, the beef on weck with 5 wings, tots, and a large cup and char pizza. 20 mins later, we get a ripping hot pizza. We give it about 5 mins to cool down. Oh I forgot, the plates given to us are smaller than a single slice of pizza. Oh I also forgot, wifey could get a mudslide cuz they were out of ice cream. They are located in a plaza with a Whole Foods. Problem solve people. But I digress...pizza is good. Wifey reminds me not to fill up on pizza with all the other stuff coming. About 5-10 min later everything comes out. It is not hot. It's been sitting for a while. Queso is congealed on the chips, no cheese pull on the mozz sticks. Pizza rolls were ok but nothing special. I get it it's a bar. But why didn't the apps come out and then the pizza with beef on weck? Also, forgot my blue cheese for my wings and when I asked a passing server, she looked at me like I was trying to rob her. Even if I'm lying and I did already have a cup of blue cheese(I wasn't) don't nickel and dime me. Beef on weck was new for me. Lots of kosher salt on top. I'm a salt lover and it was too much for me. Would get it without the salt next time. All in all...I bought 5 good wings, a decent bar pizza, a salty sandwich, and cold apps. All in the wrong order. And all for $100. Can't imagine going back. read more

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This is my second time here. The bartenders do not want a tip. They must not be paid well because they could really could not care less about the customers. They seem to be stoned or really annoyed being there. Food is good. The wings should be crispier. The flavor wasn't the best. I'm hoping it gets better. Food is good. I read more

Service was great! Owner was involved! Staffed well with happy employees! The wings were good but the sides were nothing special - I had the tater tots and coke slaw - disappointing to not have above average sides. I saw the fries that others had ordered and they also looked below average. Lighting was too bright for the appropriate ambiance. read more

These wings were just as good as the originals from Buffalo New York. Fries, tots, onion rings all fried to perfection.

One of my favorite wing places in buffalo , therefore I figured I would try this location new to raleigh. Everything.\nIs shiny and new and very welcoming. I only stopped there for one thing.An order of 20 hot buffalo wings, extra crispy Togo. The wings were not extra crispy , nor were they hot (spice level 1 out of 10). I'm not looking for anything crazy.But I expected good flavor and spicy buffalo. I called the store to let him know that.I was the only one in the restaurant and I ordered hot wings but was informed that original buffalo store hot is there medium. Lesson learn if you want hot.You better ask for extra extra extra hot if you want some spice.Because these don't even taste mild. I'll\nGive it another shot in a month or two after they've broken in the staff. read more

Great food, terrible server. Advertises as a Sabres/Canes hockey bar, but they close at ten? I went to watch the Buffalo game the other night at they were closing up shop before the game was half over? What kind of sports bar closes at ten? read more

Service was excellent! Older gentleman from New York. Wings were excellent. Great flavor and crispy. The pizza was undercooked but the pepperoni cups were awesome! Grilled chicken on the Caesar salad 100% needs more seasoning. Great portions for the price. We will go back for the service and the wings. Cool bar and would be fun to watch a football game at. read more

Donald the server was a DELIGHT!!!. He's from New York State & So am I. Great experience and the food was Great. Wings fried to perfection just like Buffalo NY. read more

Within a few minutes of sitting at our table we noticed a lot of food on the floor all around our high top table. Between myself and my wife we had them clean the floor 3 times. Talked to a shift manager and he was not too concerned about the dirty floor. The Boneless Wings with Mango Habenero were good, until the floor grossed us out.. Maybe drink, but definitely NOT EAT at. Cannot imagine how dirty the kitchen must be......Make me think of Vermin and other bugs..Would NOT RECOMMEND Anchor bar to eat at. read more

We went to the Anchor Bar for my wife's birthday and it didn't disappoint! They have a nice beer menu with a nice mix of brews on draft, I got the Anchor Bar Amber and it was delicious. We ordered the wings, pepperoni pizza, and a grilled chicken salad to split. They were all fantastic! We wish we had ordered the wings we'll done, as they were a little too chewy from not being fried quite as long, but still good. The cup pepperoni are so delicious and really added to a superb 'za. Someone with us ordered the beef on week, and they are from western NY and it tasted like home. The real selling point was our kids, who both ordered the kids pizza, loved it,and are asking when we're going back. A Buffalo institution for a reason, very fantastic meal! read more

It's not JUST "another wings place," but here on Valentine's Day, Anchor is a family with great food and drinks with heart! Thank you to everyone but especially Christian for making me feel so welcome, with menu suggestions as well as a dear open heart as I am a new neighbor going through a hard moment or two. Your awesome food, drinks and welcoming spirit have made you a staple in my new life and routine. THANK YOU! read more

This is a great restaurant with excellent food. Nice to see beef on Weck somewhere and done well. Service was great and if you are a Bills fan, no better place. If you aren't, go anyway. Worth it! read more

Extremely average pizza and wings. Decent draft selection. Kitchen service was slow, but wait staff was good. To be fair, it was a Friday night, but still quite slow for pizza and wings. Lots of TVs with excellent visibility. I'd go here to have a pint and watch a game, but not to eat. Advice: be sure to specify order size for combos explicitly. We were a party of two and they brought us the large pizza and 20 wings combo, which was absurd. Against my better judgement I didn't want to make a fuss during a busy time, but you get upcharged for that combo and I have to wonder if that was done on purpose to drive up the bills read more

Food and service. We are regular customers but we brought a friend who loved it! Chicken wing were perfectly done and seasoned as usual. Waitress was fantastic! read more

Oh anchor bar. I still dream about your wings to this day. They claim fresh never frozen and honestly you would think there is a coop out back. The server we had was an absolute peach and I wish I remembered her name. I will be returning for future sporting event games to sink my teeth into the vast amount of wing flavors they have. Goodbye for now Mr. Anchor. read more

my wings are delicious!! Ordered on Ubereats and my wings were still hot upon arrival. Perfectly sauced and the perfect size

Look...let me start off by saying...my dude Ken....he's the man. Awesome service!! He recommended what I should get my first time there and he did not disappoint. He gave me a run down on the background of Anchor Bar and it definitely shows in the food. Man that buff ck soup had me in a chokehold too, let me tell you...i had ordered a bowl to go and i ate half otw back home and then the other later that same night LOL. If that doesn't mean anything, i don't know what else to tell yall how good their food is. Atmosphere, love....everyone there is super laid back. You get a good feeling when there, like you've just walked into a highschool reunion haha. GO GO GO!!! read more

Service ambience yes food quality not quite for my diet as I have serious reflux but most of what I've had has been excellent would I go back absolutely yes this is Miss Frankie see you guys soon until next time read more

Hit it out of the park! Food is excellent and the crew was well organized and surpassed expectations for an opening day!

Awesome place! Food and atmosphere excellent and I even met the owner and his sister! Great people!

Had such high hopes for this place since I have lived in buffalo for 40 years. I have been to anchor bar in buffalo numerous times and was never disappointed that being said this was not even close to what we are used to in buffalo. The wings were not crispy at all and we were told by the server that they were trained by people from buffalo to cook the wings. We told here they weren't that good and she said she was sorry. We spent 109 dollars for wings and pizza doubt we will ever come back. read more

I'm originally from western NY where this started and this was my second visit. first time, 3 of us ate in. ordered 2 kinds of wings and 2 pizzas. one loaded, one just pepperoni as I was telling my friends how good the cup n char pepperoni was. first waitress was HORRIBLE. nice personality, but terrible experience. the gal with us wanted a barbecue type wings and what the waitress recommended came out was a dry rub? loaded pizza came out first and was an 8 out of 10. when we asked about the pepperoni one she said ill have to check and then came back and said they ran out of pepperoni? it was Friday at 7:00 pm..... we believe she forgot to place the original order. she never once cleaned any of the dirty dishes or trash off the table. one of the worst services I've had in a long time. today, I decided to get a cheese and pepperoni pizza to go. I literally threw it away after eating 2 pieces. I guarantee it was a frozen cheese pizza with the cup and char pepperoni exactly like they serve at the bowling alley..... I really have a hard time understanding how two weeks could be so good and then show up at three in the afternoon today and the most horrendous ever. This place is not gonna last in my opinion. The Bull read more

Waitresses were very unorganized. First waitress - took our request for two tastings. Then second waitress came up - and said that we were her table. So the first waitress comes back with beer samples. We immediately order 2 beers based on that from the first waitress. And we wait. And wait and wait. Beers finally show up via second waitress. We order. I asked for salad to come out before food. It did not - I had to ask again. Salad was nasty with brown spots on the lettuce. Food shows up, she drops it off and never comes back to check on us nor give me enough time to complain about the salad. Pizza was not cooked enough to be crispy and definitely NOT enough to be "cup and char". Tried to flag down our waitress - but she was not to be found. When she did finally show up - I told her about the salad (you could see the brown spots on the lettuce) - she didn't say a word but just picked up the bowl and took it away. Wow. This first visit was not the best to say the least. We were hoping to find a new place to add to our regular repertoire, but that does not appear to be the case. read more

Ain't at the original establishment up in Buffalo, New York many times when traveling there for travel baseball. Was excited to see that one was opening up here in Raleigh. I have ate there twice already, food is very good, the only difference it seems are the wings need more sauce, as they're kind of borderline dry. But still far better than anything else done in the Raleigh area read more

it's amazing. you should try it the wing are done perfect the serves was amazing also. they are also quick to bring food