Decent place on the river. Most of the time the food is good. It's just always hit or miss here on service. Even before the pandemic. They do serve breakfast on the weekend which was surprisingly good. Hopped up bloody Mary's if that's your thing. read more

ZERO stars for wait staff. Our server couldn't answer one question (seriously not one...) about beer selection, food items and at check out, didn't know the business didn't accept AMEX. ONE star for food quality and portioning. $13.00 sandwiches the size (and quality) of sliders. I LOVE White Castle. However I would HATE a 13 buck slider! BACK TO ZERO stars for the ridiculous wait time for food service. To say horrible would be complimentary. It was at least and hour from ordering to plating. Who starts a timer? FOUR stars for a well thought out venue. This place could be/should be awesome. TEN STARS for the gentleman on the guitar entertaining us. Didn't get his name or I'd give him a shout out! This was a destination lunch that will never repeat. Pro tip for operations management: MBWA. read more

Traveling through the area and looking for a place for dinner. Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The place was reasonably crowded but it seemed like they had enough waitstaff to handle the people who were there. We were seated and approached quickly for a drink order which also came out quickly. We ordered a family simple item to share - a plate of nachos. It took a good hour to get our order while a number of tables around us were getting their food well before we did. The waitress finally brought out an order and set it down in front of us and it was not anywhere near what we had ordered. So she took it away and it was another 20 minutes before we actually got what we ordered. It was miserable. I will say the the food was good once we got it but the wait and false start left us pretty disgusted. Bottom line - the food is decent - the service is pretty bad. A side story... while we were waiting for our food, another waitress was delivering food to a table next to us. She obviously had a number of orders of chicken wings which she was trying to figure out who they belonged to. She actually lifted the plate directly up to her nose to apparently smell the food. She did this about three times. I had never, in all my years, seen a waitress actually put her nose into a plate and then serve that plate to the customer. Eeeeeewww! Training and service at this place leaves a LOT to be desired. read more

The bar on the inside looks really good, atmosphere is nice. The food is very pricey for how much you get. I ordered the prime rib sandwich expecting a large sub sandwich with prime rib and said got mediocre roast beef with sautéed peppers and dipping sauce. My girlfriend got the Moby Dick, which was a very plain fish sandwich. No lettuce and tomatoes with basic cheap cheddar on top. The fries are good but you literally get a toddler sized hand full of fries. Our bill for 1 water, a single beer, 2 meals abs an order of cheese curds were $60. read more

Busy for a Friday night and we can tell it is hopping when the weather is good. It must be a lot of fun with the outdoor seating, boat slips, and concert area. When we went, it was 45 degrees so none of that was happening. Go there for the drinks and unique entertainment (eg there is Midget wrestling on 5/19). Otherwise, the food was average at best and the service super slow. read more

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Good bar food, good service. Great place to go when out boating on lake Koshkonong/ Rock River. Live music as well. Fun place read more

Anchor Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Edgerton, Wisconsin

Had a great experience! Good food , I had the salmon and Don had the wings . Jonah was our server/bartender at the naught mermaid bar ( love that name)‍great service! Great view! Definitely will be back ! read more

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Should be better. Location is great. Building is cool and has lots of seating. Food was bad. It reminds me of eating at a really bad Texas Roadhouse chain. My overpriced brisket came with 4 skinny cold strips. And I mean cold. I ordered cornbread and it was still really cold from just coming out of the fridge. The waiter didn't know which meals had sides or what the sides were. My wife had a blah dry burger. My son's fried chicken was pretty good which saved it all from 1 star. This place mainly seems just for heavy drinking and bad cover bands. read more

We were told to seat ourselves on the deck. After 20 minutes and 3 other tables that came after us were waited on, I went in and asked the bar tender if we could get some help. She was rude and really didn't care. Her first response was we probably sat at a table that the didn't serve too. what??? Then said we'd just have to wait. This place leaves a lot to be desire. We left! read more

The drinks are overpriced at $6.00 for a tap Dpotted Cow in a plastic cup and the food was not good except for the Cole slaw. Food did not come as described on the menu. Sliders were supposed to be on a pretzel bun but weren't. read more

More than an hour wait for food....and not good food at that...so many other good spots on the lake. And we have been here for 24 minutes, still waiting on 2 beers....waitress for got to bring my change. I'm sorry, I will not tip $12.50 for 2 beers.../ read more

I live near & have been into The Anchor a dozen times. Each time I'm disappointed. From: breakfast buffet that is empty & you have to wait for them to fill it to week night dinners with the family where they don't have 1/2 the menu items, it's poorly prepared, & +$100 for a family of four to special events where they are understaffed & you're going to wait forever to get a drink. If you like live music & being thirsty then you'll enjoy yourself. Wetbottoms across the river or Lakeview is much better staffed & worth the drive. read more

Do you know why I go here? ....The good music and the tap beer.

Horrible food. Menu limited. Nachos on a paper plate tasted microwaved where cheese was hardly melted and were tasteless.. Sandwich could not be eaten. Prior menu and food from before this year was good if not typical bar food. Now it is yucky and expensive. Don't recommend for food. For Music, bands and drinks it's fine. read more

The 2.5 star rating is fitting. Came in for dinner with my family and the service was good but the food was average at best. The two different types of tacos we ordered were flavorless and disappointing. The worst part was the price. Everything there is very overpriced. Haven't been there in over 5 years and it will be at least that until we come back again. read more

Do not miss this spot!!! What a beautiful location! Tons of seating inside and out! It was very clean! The food was delicious! We had the pretzel fries and I'm obsessed with them!! Our server, Ari, was so sweet and friendly as well as attentive! I can imagine how busy it gets when there is live music so I'm sure patience is needed but this place is special!! read more

Went in for lunch with coworkers. Food was mostly warm when brought out..hard to enjoy it anyways when all you hear is the owner screaming at his servers. The entire restaurant could hear him screaming at these girls. Also the food is absolutely trash for how much it costs. I believe his name is Kevin and I've heard from his staff this happens daily. Wouldn't eat or work here if you're a server. read more

We stopped here when traveling back from a wedding. Atmosphere is great. There was a sigh at hostess station that they are short staffed and it may take longer than normal. We have to understand this in todays World. We nonetheless had great service. The food came faster than I expected and was very good. Especially the fries. Most of us had burgers. I would definitely stop here again. read more

This place didn't have hardly anything on the menu. I asked for a frozen drink and apparently they didn't have a blender that worked. I then ordered a Mojito and was given a drink with black rotten mint leaves. I went to order something off the menu but they didn't have half of what was on the menu. The staff was slow and forgot things that was ordered. We couldn't find the waitress to correct it. The food was mediocre at best. It's in a cool location but I would never go back. read more

Service was really slow. The food was substandard. The fries were cold when we got them in my wings cold in the center very disappointed in the service, and the food will not be going back. read more

Place is completely remodeled from last time I visited years ago. Nice inside and patio. Great water views. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food I would rate at 4.5. read more

By no means do that have spectacular food but we always have good service And it's such a great atmosphere whether inside or out! Can't beat the outside seating and ability to pull the boat up! Could use an improved menu but we haven't been here in the winter yet and it's under new ownership! Looking forward to some fresh new changes read more

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Pro's - The vibe is super fun, location phenomenal. There was live music when we went, Emma Knudsen, and she was absolutely incredible. The bacon burger was great, definitely would order again. Con's - The BLT was not good, would not order again. The fries were mediocre, and not as described on the menu. Our server didn't bring us menus so we used the website menu which we found out is not up to date when we got our tab. The prices on the website are significantly different than the actual menu. Overall, fun place for drinks on the water front but wouldn't go back for the food. read more

I should know better than to not rely on the comments of yelpers. Great day yesterday for a ride. Great spot if only the service, food and drink were worth the trip. Two stars solely for location. Ordered a drink from the menu, don't Have what they need to make it. Ordered another (off the menu). Same. Ordered fried pickles. Out. Ordered sandwich which should have been Turkey and ham. Not a shred of Turkey and half, if I'm lucky, piece of lunch meat ham. Never brought the app cheese curds we ordered in place of pickles but they brought them as a side with my sad sandwich. They did bring out the side of fries that do come with a sandwich. I pointed out the sad sandwich and they offered to remake but then I'd be waiting while other stuff got cold. I opened sandwich and showed them and pointed to what I ordered on menu and just said it was definitely not as listed on menu. It ended up to be a sad rendition of a BLT panini with a half slice of ham. Now I understand I declined their offer to remake, but they should have made it correct the first time. I didn't make any substitutions or special request. I still think they should have compensated for our disappointment on the check, nope. read more

Looked promising - but everything on the burger was completely processed. Preformed patty... processed cheese. Squishy bun... Old Fashioned was serviceable. The waiter, Jessie was fantastic - the highlight of the meal. read more

The Anchor in was very busy tonight, but the service was horrible. It took 20 minutes for our drinks to be delivered and 40 minutes for our appetizer. 5 or 6 people got their food before us and they came in 20 minutes or more after us. The manager did a great job of taking care of us, so we may give them another chance. Not sure yet. read more

Horrible service, over 45 min for an appetizer. Server showed up with our beer order (4) and have no idea what each one was. She said " just taste them and you can figure it out" food was mediocre and COLD. Love the atmosphere. Have been here 6 other times but was very embarrassed today for my self since I brought new people here. Couldn't get a check. Finally went inside and someone tracked down our server. Table next to us just estimated their bill (drinks & appetizers) left cash and went some where else to eat. read more

Wow, talk about fast service, great food, and perfect atmosphere and great view as you'rea few feet away from th lake. This place just became one of my favorite eateries and pubs in southern Wisconsin!!! I cannot say enough great things. The food was delicious. I happened to be here on a Sunday whne they were swerving a special deliciously scumptuious shaved prime rib sandwich with fries. So say this was one of the best meals I've had in the Midwest would be in keeping with an honest, no-nononsense assessment. The fries were perfectly cooked, seasoned, served hot and not ladened with oil or grease. Simply, perfectly served. As for the prime rib sandwich, think or what a.philly cheese steak would look and tasre like in the perfect world..or better yet, in a world beyond. This sandwich tastes as if it were made made with be best portions of a tender, juicy prime rib roased to perfection, the slice shaved into a sandwich offering that is nothing short of a party on your tongue and leaves a smile on your face l and audible "Mmmm's" escaping you mouth in every single bite. As for service, I placed my order and this was plated and in front of me within 7 minutes!!! Yes SEVEN MINUTES !!! And it was impeccably presented (see picture). The sweet aroma already had my mouth watering, but on first bite it was nothing short of love. Who woukd have "thunk" a place like this in a small town in Wisconsin could have such a culinary masterpiece, and with the special pricing of under $10. I have dined at fine restaurants, diners, and specialty sandwich dives, and I walk not one to arbitrarily give homage or praise to any of the above. And THE ANCHOR is no exception. This is praise and homage well deserved!!! I highly recommend, and will absolutely stop in again!!! Ps - drinks are just as fabulous. If you were counting on watered down cocktail drinks that cost the short off your back, look elsewhere. Thrle Anchor's cocktail offering and selection ranges from well made average Joe pleases too top shelf selections...all well made and very well priced below what you would expect. Fully complimented with both indoor and outdoor seating, and lots of large acrewna for viewing sports, while still being very sound decibel-approppriite for the conversation without the need to raise ones voice above normal conversation levels , and what you have is an ideal eatery and pub combo. Easily 5 starts and then some!! Bon appetite, cheers, and bottoms up...a perfect trio of exceeded expectations!!! read more

Anchor Bar & Grill - Prime rib sandwich with fries, special day priced under $10, but tastes like it should be $25!!! ...and worth every buck!! Yum - American Near Me - Edgerton, Wisconsin

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Nice view of the Rock River at Newville. Food okay, had an Anchor Burger. Serve RC soft drinks. That's unusual for an American style joint. Servers are attentive, but not overwhelming. read more

Anchor Bar & Grill - Anchor, Newville - American Near Me - Edgerton, Wisconsin

Ordered food to go. The order was incorrect. They refused to make it correct. The food itself was sub par. NOT WORTH THE TIME OR MONEY! DON NOT EAT HERE read more

If I could give 0 star that would be what they'd get. This place has kids working who could careless about their customers that's for sure. We walked in/ wheeled in my husband is in a wheelchair we were told to sit wherever we'd like so we picked a inside lower table as it's easier for my husband to sit at. We waited, waited, waited watched ever wait staff person walk by tired to get their attention wasn't happening saw a waitress counting tables we thought oh okay they will notice us now...Nope!! Not one person came to our table, now again it had to be pretty bad for us to get up and leave again we wheeled in for no reason! So what did we do....YEP went up the street got seated right away and have drinks in hand at LAKELAND!! They know how to treat there customers! Sad Anchor! read more

Flatlanders looking for a quick bite on their road trip north would do well to drive just one more mile off the Edgerton Exit over to The Anchor. A few cars of us and our dogs were heading to a family reunion last weekend and we took a chance that The Anchor would have outdoor dining and allow our dogs to visit too. They did! They asked us to stay on the patio in case any accidents occurred and they brought fresh water and a treat for them too. Their outdoor space is huge with a covered porch, umbrellaed patio and shady picnic grove along the riverside. They also have a boat launch, dock and several pontoon boats available for rent. The food was ample and delicious and the service was fast and friendly. If we're ever in the neighborhood again, we'll definitely be stopping by The Anchor. read more

Nice spot to go after hanging out on the boat all day. Food was just okay, nothing worth bragging about. 4/5 for the drinks

Where do I start... one the watermelon lemonade drinks are awesome. Make sure you drink as many as possible before your food arrives. Because you will be disappointed. Do not panic, you'll have plenty of time to rethink your order regardless since the food orders will all be wrong. Try to not order anything complicated. Shrimp tacos? Don't even think about it, not sure they know actual shrimp must be involved in "shrimp" Tacos. Make sure you ask if they're out of anything before you order. Because the waitresses won't tell you. Whatever you do do not order the "crab roll" unless you want 1 piece of cardboard with lots of lettuce hardly any flavorless crab someone decided to dump a shit ton of old bay on, yuck. Napkins? HA Use your pants. Honestly I would just keep driving.. There's a McDonald's down the street you'll have better luck there. read more

Our server was excellent, very pleasant and attentive! Supply seems to be an overall problem at Anchor. We continued to hear from servers " We are out of.... Slider buns, lemonade, coleslaw " Menu descriptions aren't always accurate; kitchen staff ad lib with food on hand. Visit Anchor for the view, a drink and app, not a real meal! read more

The Anchor is such a fun place! I really like their nice new shiny building. They have done a great job with it! I've had food here a few times now. Each time has been tasty. My most recent trip I had one of their salads. It was fresh and filling. Very large, actually. The outdoor space this place offers is really where it's at. It's right on the river and there is lots of space outside to sit with friends and enjoy the weather, when it's nice. They frequently have live music which is always fun! The mosquitoes can be pretty nasty out here, just be sure to load up on repellent. Saturdays they have a meat raffle that seems to draw in quite a few folks. I was there just this Saturday and although the parking lot was pretty full, there was plenty of seating inside and no wait. Bathrooms, all the finishes, pretty much everything about this building are spotlessly clean as well. Love it! read more

Good portion and good quality of food. First time here and definitely gonna come back in the future read more

Anchor Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Edgerton, Wisconsin

I had a great visit with my friends and we are tourists. Great location off of the highway and our server, Kylie did a great job! Thank you!

We love coming here for lunch or an early dinner when driving back to Chicago from a weekend in Wisconsin. The food and drinks are good, but the real reason to come is to sit outside on the lawn by the river and watch all the boats coming or going from Lake Koshkonong. It's set up for bands to play, and I would like to try coming on a Friday or Saturday evening sometime. It's dog friendly, although dogs are supposed to stay by the outdoor bar area versus the lawn area. The inside seems to be a pretty nice sports bar, but if the weather is nice we would rather enjoy the river views outside. There's always an eclectic clientele, a combination of bikers, boaters, locals, and people driving through on the freeway. Servers are always very friendly. read more

10 peeps on bikes in for lunch. Cool place. Clean. Charlie was an attentive server. Not his fault. SLOW kitchen. Arrived at 1239. Seated immediately. Less than 60% full. Ordered a drink. Ordered food when 1st drink came. 216 food at table. SLOW. REALLY SLOW. Yes we were keeping track. Food was great. Apps came with meal instead of first. Would come back for drinks but prob not eat as we wanted to ride more and hit several places. read more