Amazing spot. I ordered the soft lobster roll along with a side of clam chowder, and both were excellent. The employees were very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better--especially since I was visiting from San Francisco. Overall, a great place with great service and food. read more

Anchor Pub & Grille - Seafood Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

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Meghan was not happy that we showed up to eat. Felt like an inconvenience to her. Was rude with the largest attitude. No management there... we just wanted breakfast. Ordered coffee and waters and she proceeded to go outside and talk Sh*t with her coworkers about us. We were sitting right there!!! But when she wasn't on her phone and texting... she seemed very nice to locals! So don't go if you aren't from here!!!!! Horrible experience! Shelly however was sweet, nice, polite and caring, wish we had gotten her!! read more

I absolutely adore, going to the anchor! My aunt and I went for the last twin lobster Tuesday, and it was a full house. The service is incredible. They had all hands on deck, and the lobsters were absolutely delicious. It is busy almost anytime of day whether it's 8 AM or 8 PM, but it is always worth the wait :) read more

Anchor Pub & Grille - Twin lobster Tuesday! - Seafood Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Buyer Beware! Go for the drinks, not the food... We ordered the special of the day, 2 lobsters with sides. Upon receiving my lobster, it had a bit of a strange sulfur smell but I tried not to overthink it...sadly, I should have trusted my gut because the taste was also very off-putting. I have had lobster many times and have never experienced such a foul odor or flavor; and both my husband and I have an awful taste in our mouth after eating it. The butter also smelled strange. I am genuinely worried that I will be puking tonight after eating a few pieces. What started as a nice date night has turned into a disturbing experience. The beer a great price though, and there is free pool, so I would still recommend that... Just avoid the lobster read more

Anchor Pub & Grille has become a destination for me in Boston. They usually have a twin lobster dinner special and on my last visit, it was Twining Tuesday. They offer a twin lobster dinner with one side for only $18.95 all day on Tuesdays!! What a deal! I had fries for my side, but their brussel sprouts were pretty good as well. So you can imagine it gets very crowded and packed on Tuesday nights with the locals. Not only is the price fantastic for lobster fans, Anchor Pub catches the lobsters in their own traps every day so it is fresh and perfectly prepared. Service is reasonably good considering on Tuesday nights, they do get slammed. They do not take reservations so wait could be as much as 1 hour depending upon your arrival time. They have both inside tables and bar seating and outside patio seating in good weather. They do also offer a great variety on their menu, but where most places charge $40 or more for twin lobsters, Anchor Pub & Grille is known as the place for their twin lobsters with the best price in town! read more

Anchor Pub & Grille - Twin Lobster Special - Seafood Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

My favorite bar in the area and what a surprisingly delicious breakfast! My eggs benedict was perfect and the lobster was amazing, as well as my bloody mary. Always reasonably priced here with great service. Friday nights cash bar is always a blast and the bartenders are lovely! My friends and I love the dart boards and pool tables, and the tiki bar in the summers. Cozy and townie vibe and always a great night here. read more

Anchor Pub & Grille - eggs Benedict with lobster - Seafood Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

My family went out for dinner here last night. This place is mostly a bar, with a side dining room. Based on the recommendation of our very nice waiter, I opted for the swordfish tips special. While it was a generous portion, the swordfish pieces were served in a casserole dish filled with an excessive amount of water. The pieces were all very watery and fishy tasting, even after being covered in lemon juice and butter. When the bill came, we were surprised to see that we were given two prices: one for cash and one for credit (there was about an $8 difference between the two for our party of four). There are a lot of good seafood restaurants in the North Shore, and based on this experience, I'd opt for someplace else next time. read more

I was waiting for my food at The Anchor Pub this evening when the room filled with smoke from the kitchen. We were evacuated and several fire trucks responded. we were eventually allowed back inside. I returned to find that my food order was sitting there, covered with a take out container. I tried to eat it, however, it was luke warm. When I complained and paid my bill I was told that there would be no adjustment, as there was nothing that could be done. I did receive a promise that if I reminded them next time that they would do something!?? Horrible experience, incompetent staff/ownership, and empty promises. Go there at your own risk! read more

I have no complaints over the price and quality of the food. This review is about the ambiance. This is a great spot for the youth crowd (21-40) when the weather is not good enough to eat out on the patio. The noise level is almost where you cannot hear the person next to you. I would suggest the add some acoustic tiles to the ceiling to try to help bring down the decibel level. Otherwise enjoy. read more

My husband got a Really great lobster roll on a brioche bun. A lot of lobster meat at a very reasonable price. The chowder was Ok, and the single lobster was basic but good. read more

Food: we came for the seafood special. But unfortunately we were 30 minutes early. They were still serving breakfast. So we opted to get breakfast because we didn't want to wait. A bit disappointed but it's ok. It's our fault for not checking first. So, I ordered the Irish Eggs Benedict (I really loved how they made the corned beef hash), brother and sister got Corned Beef Hash and eggs, and friend got the Ultimate Anchor Breakfast (the French toast was good). Service: our server was ok. The staff weren't super friendly. Ambiance: the name of the restaurant matches with the ambiance and vibe. It's a "Pub and Grill." I'm not mad at the decor gave me a bit of an Island feel." Just a bit. read more

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The best place for seafood. Excellent prices. Food is always fresh. On the smaller side so be prepared to wait for seating on a busy night. Plenty of bar space though. read more

Got 2 full breakfast meals and 2 drinks for $30 here!!! Food was absolutely delicious.

The bar was huge and packed with 3 bartenders and they were very good. The place is pretty cool with a tiki bar as well it's a casual place with friendly people. The food was excellent had a cheeseburger club done just the way I liked it everything was excellent . read more

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The Anchor is a VERY popular hangout. The Tiki Bar has generous pours and prices on all the food and beverage items are very reasonable. They also allow well behaved dogs on the patio. The only ding on the ambiance is traffic noise. The shrimp Scampi pizza is excellent, and the specials vary, but again, you really cannot beat the prices for a seafood restaurant. Portions are big. Huge. Food service was great except a couple of items came out cold. Odd. Stuffed clams. Same order, one clam hot; one clam cold. 2 cups of clam chowder; one hot, one cold. I'm guessing maybe the regular chef had the night off. This place is always packed. With good reason. Very reasonable prices. Gargantuan portions. Servers are friendly and efficient. Oh, and did I mention they also have Keno and Lottery? Now you know. read more

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Only go if you're a regular, otherwise suggest elsewhere. Service is s-l-o-w, so be ready for that. Portions are small (unless you're a regular). Pricing is high based on small portion size. Food is okay, nothing special. Staff is ambivalent to serving your needs. Set low expectations and they may exceed. read more

It's always a good time at The Anchor! The food, drinks, and service are excellent and the atmosphere is lively and fun. I usually order their steamers which are always fresh and plump for $18.00 and a PBR draft beer for $2.00. You cannot beat the price! read more

Food purchased was $53.00. After "taxes and fees", my bill came to over $64.00. They listed out a 10% tax on my bill, so I would have understood being charged ~58.00. when I asked where the other 6$ in charges came from, the bartender indicated it was credit card and to go fees? it gives odd that he didn't list this on my bill - it's also distasteful to pay 11+ dollars in fees without even dining in. I have not experienced this at other restaurants. They also don't answer the phone if you wanted to ask about these 'charges', i.e. what is the credit card fee and what is the fee for to go orders. (Please feel free to respond to this post with information!!!!) read more

The food was "ok." We enjoyed the atmosphere and sitting outside. We had a couple drinks and they were good. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had a grilled cheese (that was not grilled and then microwaved) and lobster roll (cold). The lobster roll was good bread was crunchy. This may be normal but for some reason I thought it was soft. Onion rings were excellent! They were pretty busy so maybe just an off time for them. I'd give them another try just for the atmosphere. read more

Anchor Pub & Grille - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

The Anchor used to be a great go to for seafood but I have been there twice in the last few weeks. First was a Tuesdsy afternoon, I had fried clams. Dark brown and tasted awful. The oil they were cooked in was done and should have been changed. The second visit was today, Saturday night at 6. I got fried scallops, same result, dark brown and ruined flavor. I sent them back. Something has changed in the management there and It isn't good. The cooks should know better but do nothing and the management that should have systems in place to keep the oil fresh obviously aren't paying attention. It's still a nice place for a drink but stay far away from fried seafood or prepare to send it back. The Anchor seems to be living off of instead of living their reputation. Sad. read more

SERVICE IS VERY SLOW. twin lobster was ok fish was fresh but had no flavor do not go if you want to converse with anyone read more

Food is good, restaurant is very crowded on weekends with over an hour long wait. We had the seafood pie and fried clams.

My coworkers and I wanted to come here as we heard it is a very popular divey bar with good food and cheap drinks. Since it was Labor Day weekend we expected it to be busy but not as busy to have to wait an hour for a table. Seats are inside and outside. They offer shots which is a plus and a variety of cocktails, beers on tap, and more with their full bar. We shared a few combo appetizers plates which included mozzarella sticks, onion rings, chicken wings, French fries, and jalapeño poppers, oh my! We also shared two large pizzas one with bacon and pineapples as well as mushroom and bell peppers. I loved the variety of appetizers and even the pizza dough was decent! Overall, we had a good time with a reasonable tan for a party of 6. Service was friendly but very busy. Wouldn't mind coming again! read more

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Love the fresh seafood! Large portions and good service at reasonable prices make for a big crowd all the time. Com early if you want a seat or plan to take it to go! Don't love some of the canned vegetables (beets) as a side. Better not to offer that at all as a side. read more

We tried this place because it seemed to get good reviews. For starters the waitress knew we weren't regulars by her disdain. My husband and I both got whole clam plates. They might as well have been rubber bands. very disappointed. The margarita mix was clear green see though like koolaid. Oh well live and learn $124 read more

Before heading home after dropping our daughter off at school we found the Anchor Pub. A good local spot packet with a lively crowd on a Sunday early aftwrnoon Excellent atmosphere and Great staff. We sat at the bar which had a coupke spots open. The clam chowder was some of the best we have ever had. It was full of clams and potatoes along with great flavorful seasonibg. We also had a couple Lobster rolls which had a good amount of lobster and just a slight hint of mayo. The prices were reallt good especialky for what you get. We highly recommend and wull be back. read more

The lobster roll was awesome! The service/staff was great and very timely. Great vibes read more

Anchor Pub & Grille - Lobster Roll (warm with butter) with a side of garlic potatoes and pickles. - Seafood Near Me - Beverly, Massachusetts

Food taste good for what it's worth and the drinks are always really affordable and do the job each time! Ambiance is cute outside tiki vibe, indoors it's a dive bar and quite a few pool tables. read more

Fun dive bar. Large outdoor space, comfortable bar, and somewhat boring indoor seating. Specials Menu is terrific. Baked Haddock dinner #1. Drinks well made. Parking EZ. Server was full of personality and fun to talk with. We are going back! read more

WOW! Want a find this place is. I did a search for "inexpensive pub food". When this came up , I checked out the menu and pricing. Both looked very nice. When my wife and I got there ( located at the start of the bridge over to Salem) it was a full house. The bar length is huge! I mean HUGE and it is a rectangle. We went at 6:00 pm on a Sat night and had to wait about 30+ minutes to get a seat (there are dinning rooms as well). The place is very well staffed and despite how straight out they were, several of the staff checked in on us several times. The patrons were so friendly it seemed odd in this day and age. In the end ( of our wait) a patroning couple came down a considerable way from up the bar to tell us they were leaving and to come get their seats at the bar. It was like being at "Cheers" ( the show). The food was spot on and so affordable. Service was quick, neighboring patrons were super friendly. I can't wait to go back. read more

Had an appt. in Beverly so decided to try the Anchor Pub for a late lunch. What a great surprise. Their lobster roll is not only one of the best deals around, but it's fantastic - absolutely stuffed with fresh lobster, maybe 1/2 lb or close. Not only that but the french fries were so good I ate all of them and I never do that. My husband had the meat loaf and loved it - even the sides looked great, really fresh brussel sprouts and carrots and skin on mashed. The place was mobbed at 2:30 on a Wednesday afternoon and almost everyone at the bar had a plate of food in front of them. Everyone who worked there was super friendly too, great vibe. Now we're going to look for excuses to go to Beverly just to go to the Anchor again. The only thing I could have asked for was Allagash White on tap, but the Seasonal Sam filled in just fine. read more

Great fish and chips. If you get past the pool table and divey ness, the food is great!

This is a great dive bar. I went there late in the summer about 5:00 to 6:00 got some decent food and some good beer and conversation with the locals. read more

Average food. Above average affordability, average to slightly below average service. It's a towny/local dive where there are other options. It fits a purpose. Oh, parking can be tough. Be prepared to wait. Cool outdoor tiki bar read more

Hot day on the patio ! I'm not sure if the staff is stoned or they just don't care but the service was mediocre and my lobster roll tasted like canned ? Surprising since previous meals have been amazing inside . read more

The anchor is one of our favorite places. But today was disappointing the three bartenders outside were more concerned about putting their order in for their lunch than taking care of the three live girls at the bar that wanted a vodka soda. On a monday. And then she Got mad because we didn't know she totaled the bill on the back side of the slip. Boy did she give us a nasty look. So unprofessional for three prior bartenders the service was horrible. She ruined it for us read more

The hubs and I came here for lunch yesterday; they opened at 1130, and 1230 the bar was packed, which was a bummer because we love sitting at bars. They had a lot more seating back by the bathrooms and pool table. They also had a cute little dining room area with a beautiful bridge mural. It took a few for us to be acknowledged and offered a table. But once seated, service was swift and helpful. Actually, how fast we got our drinks with how busy they were was a pleasant surprise. With most dive bars, I like to try out the wings to get a feel for the place. These buffalo wings were tender meat and crunchy on the outside, and oh my, that buffalo sauce was SPICY, and the heat built up with each bite! Maybe a bit too much sauce on them, but we managed to finish them all! Next time I think I would ask for the sauce on the side or lighter toss. They have daily specials, and the server was kind to describe a few. I chose the seafood pie, it had shrimp, lobster, scallops and haddock in a butter sauce topped with breadcrumbs. The dish was super decadent, and I could not finish. I chose to upgrade to a side salad along with fries. They are generous with the portions here, and the price is wicked inexpensive. Hubs got the fried haddock with pub fries and coleslaw. He said everything was tasty, but the coleslaw was a bit bland. Next time, we will aim to be there right when they open so we can sit at the bar, but there definitely will be many more meals here! read more

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Met some friends at Anchor Pub that were in town for the week. We wanted to grab a drink and catch up. After wait staff walked past us numerous times ignoring our attempts to get their attention to order a drink we decided to go to the bar and get our own drinks only to have bar tenders ignored us and pretend they didn't see us either. First and last time going there. read more

This was recommended by friends, who are locals. The lobster was great the service just ok, the ambience was dive bar. The parking was impossible. We went early to avoid the crowds. I wanted to try the fried clams, however they were crazy expensive. So I got a stuffed clam instead. All things considered, definitely a local place, not real friendly. read more

My friend treated me to lunch there today for my Birthday. My first time there. Very busy place, but we didn't have a very long wait for a table. The girl greeting guests was very pleasant. We both got the fried Haddock sandwich and opted for fries instead of chips. The food was very good and not skimpy at all on the fish portion. I would have given 5 stars except our server had zero personality. It seemed like we were a bother to her. The prices are very reasonable and I'd definitely recommend the Anchor, as the food was very good, and I'll go back for that Haddock sandwich. Fries were good too! read more