Fantastic spot to eat, watch sports and to drink. Sat at back bar with Shawn...cool guy. He turned us onto Dogfish Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale and am thankful...nice sour. My bud had a skinny margarita and even though we teased he ordered another so probably good. Ambiance is chowda house...classic...old school...love it. Crab artichoke dip terrific. Friends had mushrooms with crab and oyster shooters and they seemed happy. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - Oyster shooters, Juicy Pale Ales, Crab and artichoke dip, and crab mushrooms...and shawn - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

Let's start with the "seafood." I ordered the flounder, but what I actually received was a structural engineering project made of rubbery, grey fake crab. The fish didn't die for this; it died of embarrassment. Then came the Chicken Parm. For $35, I expected a culinary masterpiece. Instead, they served me a golden-fried absolute unit of a chicken breast that must have been harvested from a radioactive pterodactyl. It was so impossibly giant, yet so catastrophically dry, I'm pretty sure swallowing a single bite sucked all the residual moisture straight out of my eyeballs. It tasted like seasoned acoustic ceiling tile. As for the sides? Absolute criminal negligence. The potatoes had that distinct, rubbery, thermonuclear glow that can only be achieved by a 4-minute-and-30-second ride in a 1990s Breakroom Microwave. Meanwhile, the green beans were on the exact opposite end of the thermal spectrum--shockingly hard, unseasoned, and literally ice-cold, as if they had just been excavated from a permafrost glacier in Siberia. The service was fine, but I won't be back for the food. Absolutely gross. My stomach may never forgive me. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

First impressions are always interesting. Steps to back entrance from parking lot are disgusting. Filthy hand railings, dirty steps and deck. Sorely in need of paint. Both entry doors are equally horrible. Almost makes you not want to stay. Dining room was recently redone. It's welcoming and pleasant. Waitresses was excellent and the food was very good. The men's restroom needs attention as well. It's "seedy " and generally dirty. Floor needs thorough scrubbing. I've often thought if the bathroom is this bad, what does the kitchen look like. Hopefully management will take note.. read more

Friendly service and fun atmosphere. The Anchorage is always crowded, which should tell you how good it is. Pictured is my favorite, Chicken Parmigiana. The big bad boy is delicious and try as I might, can never finish it but great leftovers. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - Chicken Parm. Yummy! - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

Been going to The Anch since it was 7 for $1 back in late 70's. Nostalgic feel with old pics lining the walls. Clientele is a great mix of locals and shore goers. Love this place. Great service and great bartenders. Biggest buffalo chicken sandwich on the planet. I do however miss the pool table... read more

Warm porch with view, open all winter, great bay view Good food, good service , best atmosphere read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - 18 degree windchill but warm and great view from the porch #newyearsday26 - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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(This is a 4.5 star review) I went to anchorage tavern with my friend's family on a Saturday night. It was pretty busy when we arrived around 6:45. We waited around 25 minutes, but that's kind of to be expected as a large group (there were 12 of us). I was in an alcohol mood, so I ended up ordering the cucumber mojito and a berry rum drink (both $11-14). I wasn't a huge fan of the cucumber drink, but I really liked the rum! It tasted like a berry smoothie. For food, we ordered mozzarella sticks ($11) for the table, which were a huge hit. Everyone was raving about the mozz sticks and apparently this place is well known for them (for good reason). There was an epic cheese pull and they were fried really well for a nice crunch on the outside. As an entree, my friend and I split the seafood posolippo ($28) with white sauce, linguine, clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels, and mahi mahi cooked in Chardonnay and mixed with Italian spices. It was delightful and a seafood lovers dream. Add a touch of lemon for the perfect bite. I liked this place! It's a louder pub feel, but the staff knows what they're doing. You also get a decent amount of bread, which is always a win. :) read more

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My friends and I came here for lunch and our server a very handsome young bald guy. Sorry I didn't remember his name. He wore a necklace with a boat on. It was so charming and helpful and recommended all the favorites which the Table ordered everything he recommended it was so good every bit we just love the guy Fieri suggestions and the French onion soup and the service and watching some of the fun diners and the view. Can't wait to go back again saw the other Table get these chicken sandwiches that were just beautiful. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - This was the guy sitting across from me about to eat some of his daddy's chicken. He was enjoying his family trip out to dinner. - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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I came here on my Bachelorette trip with my 5 bridesmaids- we got there relatively early in the afternoon so it wasn't overly crowded and we didn't have much of a wait. Our waitress was attentive, but never introduced herself, and there seemed to be sort of a gossipy vibe going on between the wait staff (I thought I was overthinking it but my bridesmaids said the same thing)- the atmosphere was just a little off. I also wish we could have had the option to sit closer to the bar instead of the quiet side-room, but I totally understand that isn't always possible for such a busy place. However, all of our food and drinks were incredible, and we had a nice time overall! read more

Always a great time and meal at the Anchorage! Our last 2 times there we lucked out with porch seating! Can't beat the views on the bay there. An institution in Somers Point for vacationers in Ocean City to get a meal and a drink. Closed mondays tho! read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - Southwest chicken salad on a tortilla shell. - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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Service needed improvements. Waitress forgot to take all our drink orders. My crab soup tasted foul. The calamari was overcooked and all dried out. Most places serve it with hot peppers and Gorgonzola cheese. They served it with cold sauce. When Guy Fieri visited and got the restaurant on track a few years back, we expected better. Sorry I had to be honest. It could be a banging place if you focus more on service and food quality. read more

Visited during off season (Oct) While busy, the wait for a outside table was at most 10 min. Seemed like the regulars / locals, but were very welcomed. Nice wooden bar, good hometown bar feel. Waitress was quick with the drinks. For appetizers we had Crab and spinach dip and a cup of the Crab bisque, both were very good well seasoned and fresh. For dinner we had the Guy Fieri combo and a Parmesan crusted Grouper. While both were good the wife and I thought the Parmesan Grouper was better. For desert we split the Dark side of the moon with a fresh cup of coffee, Amazing! The whole evening was awesome- glad I could show my southern with that the jersey shore is not a TV show. read more

I have been visiting this place for years and it switched ownership, but I am not seeing it change much on the dishes. My wife and I went last night and everything was the same. French Onion and Crab Bisque were really good. Nothing to complain about. I had the grilled oysters with butter and garlic on a half shell. Perfect. The last was sharing a Cheese Steak which had the white version of cheese which in my opinion is the best with quality shaved ribeye. Service top notch. I think the lower opinions are looking for a seafood house, but this is not really its place. Solid pub grub food with sports. Called a Tavern for a reason and it is has it's place. read more

Amazing place to eat. We arrived and had to wait 15 minutes for table, but it was worth the wait. We sat down and ordered wings well done. Those wings were amazing. They were well done to our liking with a spicy sauce. We ordered a cheese burger, lobster Mac and Cheese, a Philly Cheesesteak, and two children burgers. The food was amazing. It was one of the best Philly Cheesesteaks I have ever had and that's because they use cheese wiz. Our waiter was great and stayed on top of the table. The place is clean with plenty of staff to take orders. They have a parking lot and overall it was an amazing experience. It did cost me a t-shirt since I got wing sauce on it, but it was well worth it. read more

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Great fun friendly bar atmosphere! It would be great if there was a happy hour! We were seated in less than 5 mins. Our dinner entrees were really amazing! Great variety of seafood choices, but the entire menu has something for everyone! You will be satisfied & happy!l Parking is availablelGuy Fieri APPROVED too! read more

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The servers are great, and we still appreciate the Wednesday trivia nights, but the chicken parm has changed significantly. Unfortunately, the place just doesn't have the same nostalgia or charm it had before it changed hands. Oyster Rockefellers came out cold. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

Good lunch find on a Friday afternoon. The private parking lot had plenty of spots and the outside as well as the inside were beautifully decorated for Halloween. They really went all out! Great atmosphere, the history on the walls and some of the frames are stunning. We were seated in the side dining are, the porch was packed and the tavern was just about full. Our server was prompt, friendly and gave some great recommendations. Drink wise my wife enjoyed the Pomegranate Cosmo and I stuck to the Cape May IPA on draft. The beer list wasn't very extensive so I kept it simple, but they did have a full bar and just under a dozen drink specials. The food menu had a lot of great choices. I split the Crab Bisque with my wife. it had a lot of lump crab meat, was creamy, tasty and a solid safe pick at $9 a bowl. My mother and wife split the Stuffed Mushroom Caps - stuffed with our famous crab cake and baked to perfection. Topped with sauce hollandaise $16. They weren't blown away and reported them to be ok. I had the Jumping Barbecue Shrimp - wrapped with hickory smoked bacon and marinated in house barbecue sauce. Charbroiled to perfection $14. I wasn't very impressed by them. They were charred a bit too much and the sauce overpowered any flavoring of the shrimp and the bacon was meh. My wife had the Caesar salad with grilled chicken and said it was a nice portion and typical, but good. My mother enjoyed a crab cake sandwich and I had the Fresh Catch Sandwich - choice of Fresh Fried Flounder (I went with this) or Charbroiled Mahi Mahi. Served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce and fries. It was a decent portion for lunch. There was nothing flashy about it, but the flounder was fresh, simple and had good flavor. We really enjoyed the ambiance and good service at the Anchorage. I had never heard of it before so a dinner stop would probably be a fairer judge of their more complex dishes. I would certainly repeat if I find myself in the area again. Thanks guys!! read more

Awesome food and service. Drinks amazing as well. Sat on porch and view was great. Nothing close to it in Somers Point

I've been here many times and it's easily one of my family's favorite places to eat. I highly recommend the chicken cheesesteak 10/10. The service is always great and the owner is incredibly welcoming to my family. I also love the atmosphere, from the lighting to the music. Every visit to The Anchorage is a satisfying experience. read more

Hubby & I came for dinner while staying in AC. I had seafood Florentine and hubby had seafood posolippo. Both were amazing

If you don't know, The Anchorage is a local bar, which Shoobie appeal. Very comfortable Porch, tavern and dining room seating with TVs covering every sight line. First off the beer batter mozzarella sticks are amazing!!! With that out of the way we were here during a 4:00pm Eagle's game so lots of locals and a good thing the Eagles were winning. They have a good selection of local and premium beers on tap. My wife thought the seasonal drink list was also pretty good. My Grilled Cheese was not great, but my wife's Anchorage chicken melt was phenomenal. So I'll be getting that next time. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - What kind of mozzarella sticks with these? - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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Food was pretty good. Mozz sticks were homemade and lightly pan fried. These were the star of the show. Salad was just ok. Italian dressing was most likely a cheap Sysco brand and just not good. Please make your own dressing. Guy Fieris dish was a solid B. Food was lukewarm, but kind of tasty. Honestly, was a bit disappointed. The atmosphere was nostalgic. Loved the memorabilia. Historically, a cool place to see. The server was sweet and attentive, the food could use improvement, but was satisfactory overall. read more

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This busy popular spot in Somers Point NJ was a mixed bag on our visit. We had a hour wait,no problem we expected that. Belly up to the bar to find three bartenders all on one side of the bar where the service bar is and I'm guessing regulars they might favor. Took a good 15 minutes to make eye contact with one of them,and not exactly a warm reception. We ate outside which was nice on a pleasant summer evening. Oyster shooters were a little dry without much oyster liquor and a splash of cocktail sauce (I'm thinking preshucked and prepped ahead??) calamari was on point,entrees were all tasty served in a timely manner with exception of the buffalo chicken tender salad which one of our guests had gotten there before,maybe 3 pieces of chicken on top,ouch! Good price point for the quality overall. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. We ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich, a bowl of seafood bisque, and the lobster Mac and cheese app. The Mac and cheese was flavorful and creamy, the bowl of bisque was a large portion and the chicken sandwich was ridiculous. Just check out the pics!! It was three times the size of the Kaiser roll. Great flavor and plenty to share. We even had extra for leftovers. Check this place out if you are in Somers Point.. read more

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New Jersey! Our new favorite spot! This place is absolutely beautiful and the food is sooooo amazing! Our waitress Mrs. Anita was so excellent the absolute nicest, she was very helpful and even found someone to take our pic. We are definitely going to be back! Thank you for having us for an annual beach trip! First time here and definitely won't be the last. Try the New York Pizza I ate the whole thing. My wife also loved the crab cake sandwich, with tartar sauce! read more

Food is consistently good. The service is always spot on. Only issue is they don't take reservations read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - Peter R. - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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Went for dinner with friends. Had eggplant parmigiana app and cheeseburger. Eggplant was like a stack. Thinly sliced eggplant. It was excellent and easily big enough for 2-3 people. Cheeseburger was excellent and cooked to perfect medium. Potato roll would have been a nice complement. read more

Went to the Anchorage in May. It was busy and the staff remained attentive and helpful. We ordered four appetizers and the food was delicious. No complaints from our group and we all will definitely be back. Ginny read more

Our first time dining here and will not be our last. I started with a bowl of crab soup, which was very good. However, my entree, the Milan was next level! Reminded me of a dish my mother and grandmother use to make. Frank made our first time visit memorable! read more

service was average. chicken milanase was good..tender.. grouper stuffed with crab imperial was dry..zero seasonings not even salt and pepper..rice was mushy.. chicken yakitori was good..moist and tender. read more

Yesterday was a terrible experience. I went to "try" to eat there at around 2 w/ my mom and a friend. We got seated and waited about 20 mins. and nobody came to serve us. Not even a drink order. At that point, we left. To make matters worse there was only 1 other table being waited on. It wasnt even crowded. Im normally very patient but this time we just left. I was visibly upset. I guess Ill cross this place off the list as we normally go a few times a year. At least they got the locals at the bar. read more

Great food, great staff. Love this place. Been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Highly recommend

We had a great late lunch/early dinner at the Anchorage last weekend. We arrived around 3:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. By the time we left an hour later, the place was literally swarming, inside and out. We were glad we got there when we did. We (me, my three daughters, and three grandsons ages 5 and under) sat on the porch overlooking the bay and it was just perfect. The food was great - salads, fried mushrooms, sandwiches, etc. My oldest grandson loved the fried flounder kids meal and the portion was huge - he had enough left for dinner and a snack the next day. He also loved both of the sauces that came with it. Our waitress was also very sweet and attentive. My BFF who lives in OC recommended that we eat at the Anchorage before heading home from visiting her, and we were glad that she recommended it. We are already planning to stop there again on our next trip to OC. Great little spot! read more

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Lesley the bar tender was great!! Rachel the waitress was great!! the other bartender should get a personality ? FOOD WAS NOT GOOD !! read more

Fun atmosphere. With food that was fine. My flounder franchise had good flavor and my husband's fillet was good enough. Our server was very nice. Just not a stand out experience for us. Glad we went and experienced this place. read more

Great menu, tasty food, attentive staff, and beautifully festive holiday décor. Truly a delightful experience. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

Been going here since 1975. (As a kid drinking 7 Rolling Rocks for a dollar). I guess I'm literally a lifetime customer. The drinks and food are priced fairly. Food is great and generous portions. All kinds of specialty drinks, drafts, and cans/bottles. Sandwiches, salads, entrees. Service is great. (Ask for Anita). Shore bar ambience. Always packed. No wonder. read more

The Anchorage is always a favorite! The expressive martinis are one of the best I've ever had! Whether you go for lunch or dinner, the food is delicious and the service is exceptional! read more

We come here once or twice a summer every year when we're down the shore. It's always a great experience with great food and great service, all in an old 19th century tavern. If it's your first time in the area, this is a true Jersey Shore institution and deserves to be on your list. It often gets wildly crowded, with no spaces left in the parking lot. Every time we come there is usually an insane wait of 45 minutes - 1 hour, so make sure to plan for this. We usually park on a side street and go have a drink at Gregory's Bar a block away and wait for them to call us when our table is ready. Always works out well. Lots of seating options, from the porch with view of the bay, to the old dark wood bar, to the two cozy dining rooms. Lots of variety in the menu: Italian specialties, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and of course sea food. We always order seafood which is very good and prices are decent. Seafood entrees come with a house salad and two sides, none of which are anything special. We came here last night and my girlfriend ordered the seafood Milan and I ordered the stuffed scampi San Marcos. Both were very good. It's also family friendly with a kids menu and paper and crayons for little kids. Overall we know what to expect here and have never been disappointed over the years, from the food to the service, so bonus for consistency. read more

Anchorage Tavern Restaurant - Stuffed scampi San Marcos. - American Near Me - Somers Point, New Jersey

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This place is steadily going down hill since it was sold. Been going here over 20 years. This is my 3rd meal in 3 months that im just bummed about. Not awful just not what it was. Got a Bonzai Chicken sandwich. The chicken and sauce is the same. The bun isnt what it was. Not a fan. Some generic bun out of a bag. Got 1/2 the fries than we used to get. The lettuce was starting to wilt...tomato was soft...pickles straight mushy. My wife got the stacked meatloaf. It was ok. Basically reheated meatloaf. The lady next to me had a dish with lobster tail on it and I kept smelling BAD seafood. 2 minutes later she caught the waitress and complained it was bad. Dirty salad dish not taken away. I had to move it so they could put the meal down and it was left on the table. Service has gone down hill. Still like the ambiance but im less and less excited to hit up what was once my favorite place. read more