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    Anchor Bar

    3.9 (398 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Stephen S.

    The 28+ burger selections are amazing. The place is a treasure in Superior. Full of memorabilia. To many things to see. The service, food and ambience of an home town feel. Reasonable prices. Plus they have Big Burgers and other food choices for all Abe's

    No frill, no fuss.
    John M.

    All the glasses have a magnets in the bottom so they can fill the glass. If you want you can take them as souvioner. Breathalyzer on the wall just in case you wanna check before you get pulled over. Spectacular burgers. No muss no fuss. Great beer and burgers. A decent amount of time to being food out. Super cheap eats. I loved the decorations. The place is not extremely clean though. I figure if I was a local that I would be here every single nights. Great spot. Honestly try it for yourself.

    Hank G.

    After your first visit to Anchor Bar, there will be no question in your mind about whether or not it's a dive bar - it is one, both inside and out. That said, the burgers they serve here are surprisingly good. The patty is generously sized with a good taste, and they're served with a plentiful quantity of crispy, nicely cooked fries. The mushrooms are plentiful too :-) The trick is to not let the ambiance deter you before you get something to eat here; once you do, you'll doubtless be back ;-)

    Penny B.

    The anchor bar is an experience to be had. The burgers were good, the service was good albeit a bit cranky (but it added to the ambience. Lol). Can't beat the prices and vibe. Ps- cash only!

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    Kris C.

    This was suggested stop for lunch as I was in town in Superior, WI. It was a Saturday just a little later than lunch time and a beautiful day to boot. The Anchor Bar was pretty packed at the time. There was a group of 4 of us and there was a little wait which is to be expected at a recommended small town grill/pub. After getting a table, the first round of drinks came quick, and the service was pretty quick. After sitting at the table for a bit, the waitress came back and grabbed our order. Again, it was pretty busy at the time so we waited for just a bit longer than normally would have happened I presume. Following our order, we finished the first round and waited to try to grab a second round. They didn't come around for a bit, so we got up and ordered from the bar and paid cash for that one. With the wait staff being tied up, it wasn't too big of inconvenience and the bar staff took care of it pretty quickly. Three of us ordered burgers and one ordered a ham and cheese sandwich. The food was delicious!! The fries were hot and tasty and the burgers were good-sized Patties. The food took a little longer than what it likely would usually take, but the place lost power for a minute and I'm sure that set the kitchen back just a small bit of time. The ambiance and atmosphere was really cool. On this day, if you exercised just a little bit of patience, everything was good and the wait staff and bar staff seemed in good spirits. Not real talkative, but fairly attentive to all around. I'd go back, but I pick a slower time during an afternoon or a weekday. Everyone looked to be having a good time, though, so it was still fun!

    Blue cheeseburger and bacon cheeseburger.
    George M.

    Hole in the wall, been there forever and still consistently putting out great burgers. Service is spotty and the place can be super crowded. If you're looking for fine dining this ain't it. If your looking for a 1 of a kind local legend, this is it.

    Rolf K.

    We were told to eat at the Anchor bar, "for the best burger you have ever had." We arrived 20 minutes before they opened, and there were about 30 people already waiting outside. Everyone was friendly. The restaurant (bar) itself has plenty of seating and sea vessel atmosphere (though it is pretty dark in there). We had to change tables when they turned on their excessively loud music, and the waiter was not very friendly. It was at this point we learned the restaurant (bar) does not accept credit cards. Luckily, we were able to use their ATM (with two sets of bank fees because we were 5 states from home) -- so, the restaurant (bar) was able to avoid credit card fees, but we were hit with two (2) ATM fees.... Not very friendly indeed. But we overlooked that and we're looking forward to the best burger we ever had -- we placed our order, and waited and waited and waited.... While we waited, we constantly battled an onslaught of FLIES. Yes -- FLIES in the restaurant (bar). Just gross... We finally got our burger and fries. The fries were bland (no flavor), and the burger was also bland (no flavor). You would think they would put some kind of seasoning on it -- but no. This was FAR from the best burger we have ever had. We paid and left. It was not until 2 days later, we were telling someone of our experience, when we realized we did NOT get the sautéed onions we ordered on our burgers!!! So here's the deal -- this restaurant (bar) is just like dozens of other very common, local favorite dives I have visited. Like the others, there is a lot of charm and atmosphere -- and a really good history of how it came to be. Unfortunately, this one is just does not have good food or service. At the very least, it is inconsistent. Based on our experience, I would not ever return.

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    Lindsey S.

    We were in town visiting family and we went here for lunch one day during our stay. It's a really unique spot! The decoration is on theme and makes it interesting to see all the little details. Something important to note is this place is CASH ONLY, but they do have an ATM inside if you don't have cash on you. It was pretty busy when we arrived around lunch time, but it didn't take too long before a table opened up. Server came over right away to get drink orders, which were served quickly. We ordered and food didn't take to long at all to be served. If you need a gluten free option, you just ask for no bun, which is what I did. I had the jalapeno cream cheese burger (no bun) and a side of fries. The burger was solid, the fries were great! For the price and experience, it's definitely worth going!

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    Jesse C.

    you won't get a better burger at this price. they were very busy when i was there so service was a bit all over the place, but it's a dive bar so to be expected. was gonna give 4, but you just cant beat the price -- i had to do a double take when i got my receipt.

    Gabriel S.

    Amazing huger burgers at a very reasonable price. We had the full-pound burger, a 3/4 and 2 half-pound burgers with fries and one person in our group got the grilled chees and it was under $50 with a good tip. Good place for kids if you go earlier in the day. Good place for adults at night. This is a place you go for the burgers and old school fishermans warf atmosphere. I will be back with the kids.

    The Ole standby...pitcher of beer for the table
    Mark U.

    A local favorite, steeped in history, with great burgers! Served fast and hot with a smile. This spot was made famous by being featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" this is a must-visit if you're in the Superior area. The atmosphere is worth the visit, the walls are covered with local memorabilia. If you're looking for a fancy place to eat, this is not the place; but if you're looking for a unique experience, this is it. Just make sure you bring cash, credit cards are not accepted.

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    Best burgers in the area. Staff friendly. Go early, it gets busy fast. Lots of history here.

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    Legendary spot. Best burgers for SO cheap; bacon burger for $7.25, no B.S! Great staff. A legit dive bar with a special charm.

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    Burgers there are great . good service recommend getting that anchor burger. If you're really hungry

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    Burger was outstanding. The bottom pour on the beer was neat to see. Usually busy, but the wait does go quick.

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    Dude! It's THE Anchor Bar! Lose the pretentious attitude at the door and order a burger!

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    Ok, so this is 2 different review ratings. Take into consideration we arrived just after a huge…read morerush (possibly bus) of people. We sat at the end of the bar in front of the glass wash station. Our waitress was pleasant despite. She checked in with us a few times during our meal. The prices are comperable to other similar establishments but I feel the portions here make it one step above. The wings are the huge sized wings if you like those. The curly fries (for the 2nd time) were overcooked and crunchy. They have 1919 root beer on it's own tap! It was fun to just look around at the decor and play "I Spy". The restrooms were pleasant. Now, the part I hope the owner reads. There was a busboy, whom I feel may be family, "working" there. I surmised this because if I were one of those waitresses, I'd have had some WORDS long ago. I can honestly say this young man is probably costing you way more money than having him there, unless your sole reason is to keep him out of trouble...even so. He was very obviously working harder at not working than actually doing so. I feel like this is a very common example of our youth as a whole right now. He literally, for our ENTIRE stay (which took double the time as any usual meal does due to the kitchen being so slow) basically shuffled in front of us getting in the way of every waitress trying to do their job. He opened the coolers repeatedly turning labels, looking like he was checking stock, etc. I'm certain the bottles ended up being 4 degrees warmer, especially when he left the doors cracked open. Waitresses were carrying LOADS of dishes to the back and only occasionally, when he noticed, would he go back to the kitchen only to emerge right back in front of us. He seemed to like washing glasses though. Just one or two he'd slowly concentrate on them spending as much time as possible. Nothing like someone's face constantly inches from your food. Another time after coming from the back, he switched the big screen from football to car racing, which was also on the smaller TV. People were mildly watching the game. They had to ask a waitress to switch it back. When we were finished with our meals, we neatly stacked the tray/basket/silverware with the napkins on top, clearly indicating they were ready to be taken, at the edge of the bar, pretty much right under his nose as he washed glasses. Nope, the lightbulb didn't go on. A waitress came and took mine away. My Mom finished hers later and did the same. Still he didn't get a clue. I could see the frustration on the other's faces. I was exhausted just watching him do absolutely nothing. PLEASE teach this young man manners, consideration, work ethic, and teamwork. If he plans to go into management of any kind, nevermind, carry on. At the very least, find someplace else for him to be and alleviate the frustration for those employees who ARE trying to do their jobs. On the flip side, if I were to give the benefit of the doubt, perhaps he was doing his intended job of monitoring other employees to ensure everything is on the up and up and to report back. In any case, this seems to be going more into a rant than a review of the establishment. Love Gronk's in general and look forward for an opportunity to stop in when I'm in town. Don't miss out!

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    Accidentally found this place on maps. Tip: always zoom in and out in an area when looking for food…read moreas the buttons seem to pop at different "elevations". SO glad I stopped. I had the special, a simple cheeseburger and fries. Simple it was not. This will now be my go-to place for a burger whenever I'm in town. The burger is never frozen, the fries are real and fresh cut (but they do it right and soak them in water). OMG, I was expecting a typical flat little burger and a half a dozen bites of fries...oh no, bring your appetite my friend! The burger was juicy and thick but also fully cooked. The fries were divine! They were golden brown with a perfect crisp, skin on for flavor, and not too skinny nor thick AND didn't leave me wanting more. I ALWAYS want more fries. I made the mistake of saying "no" to tomato and lettuce and onion. They are usually a little limp leaf of nearly white lettuce and a paper thin slice of lacy flavorless wet tomato. Nope, not here. I saw them preparing other baskets as I was sitting at the counter awaiting my order...the fixings were thick, bright, and crunchy! Don't skip it. I'm also super excited to try their other dinner selections like meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. I have a hunch the potatoes won't be instant. I'm curious about breakfast too, although I'm never in town that early. They have a small selection of desserts as well. They also serve my favorite root beer, 1919, along with 1919 cream soda which I didn't even know they had! Just like the quality and quantity of food, the service is what I remember it used to be. I was greeted with a genuine warm and welcome smile. I wad given an appropriate amount of time to decide before being pestered multiple times. My questions were answered without a look of annoyance and I wasn't made to feel like a bother. The small talk was personable and appropriate. Service sets the tone and I felt comfortable and belonging. The ONLY reason I didn't give it 5 stars was it kinda yucked me out nobody wore gloves at any point. Grabbing fistful of potatoes out of a bucket of water would require a type of dishwashing glove, and I get that they are fried in hot oil so that didn't bother me as much. It was more the handling the raw fixings without gloves and noting that the lettuce (as beautiful as it was), and I'm assuming the other vegetables, we're not washed prior. I don't think many restaurants do for the reason of preparation speed and ingredient longevity. That part bothers me everywhere because all I can think of is pesticides and germs. I don't typically end on a less than positive note but, I knew this one was going to be lengthy and people's attention spans short. I lied, I will say this...I left very happy and satisfied and NOT smelling of grease! In summary, GO!

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