This little dive bar in Superior, Wisconsin offers cheap and tasty burgers and loads of history. If…read morethis place could talk, I can't even imagine the stories it could share. There are so many knick-knacks that probably have so many neat stories to go along with them displayed throughout. It reminds me of those seek and find books that I loved looking through as a kid. This is the place that your father's grandfather went to grab a beer after busting his butt at the docks all day to provide for his family. No fuss and no frills, you get good service and good burgers while surrounded by nautical flair. You know this place is good because it gets busy fast. It's not the largest place but there is a patio outside for overflow seating. They don't take cards for payment, so make sure you bring cash. The burger menu offers classics as well as some unique twists such as green olive and cream cheese (as seen on TV) or jalapeno popper. The menu isn't large but offers the usual dar food fair. So grab a seat at the bar, get a good beer in-hand and strike up a nice conversation with the person next to you while enjoying a tasty hot, hot burger.

Continuing our two month motorhome trip, we find ourselves in Superior, WI for five days. When I…read morefirst saw mention of Anchor Bar, I wondered if it was a location of the Anchor Bar and Grill in Buffalo, NY (IYKYK). It is not associated in any way. I persuaded my wife to go for an early dinner. I told her my perception was a "dive bar". She wasn't too pleased and I told her maybe an "eclectic bar" would be a better description. Yes...an eclectic bar. Cash only with an ATM at the ready with only a $2.50 service fee (my bank refunds all ATM service fees). We got the last two seats at the bar. There were two people working the bar and they were extremely welcoming, friendly, and attentive. We are from Texas and as soon as I open my mouth, you can see the "look" on their face. We both were very glad we went. My wife ordered the California burger and I ordered the mushroom and swiss cheese with the addition of sauteed onions and bacon. My burger was absolutely delicious. My wife really enjoyed hers, but mentioned she wished she had ordered it medium. The fries were obviously hand-cut and I assume on the premises...hot and delicious. Don't worry about plenty of ketchup. The bar had several, very large bottles of Heinz ketchup within easy reach. Plenty of rolls of paper towels. We ordered two Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy drafts; nice and cold. They use a very unique pint glass with a hole and magnet in the bottom. The glass is placed on the machine and it is enters through the bottom. Never have seen this before. Ambiance? Very eclectic with a nautical theme. I loved this place! Again, both servers at the bar were very attentive. Never walked by without asking is everything OK, or if there was anything we needed. This is a must when in Superior or Duluth. Would return again and I highly recommend.

Service was intentional: Hosts, bartenders, servers, and bussers, were all helpful. Belle was an…read moreawesome server! Environment was pretty fun: Small and cozy, yet didn't feel crowded. Food was fantastic: from the Wings, to the burgers and sides - everything's flavor was amazing and textures were perfect. Be careful - "spicy" is pretty hot!

Popped into Burger Paradox right at the tail end of dinner rush and we got a fresh table. Our…read moreserver (Taylor) was quick, knowledgeable, attentive, and gave great suggestions. We started off with KBBQ Spouts & Buffalo dill pickle fries and they both were excellent. After a bit of a wait our burgers and fries came out hot and ready to get smashed. We all ordered different burgers (Table of 4) and after the appetizers we knew we were in for a treat. All in Burger Paradox was stellar and I'm now I'm a food coma writing this review. Damn. 5 Stars

We had lunch here and the food and service were both good. We tried the walleye fingers and beer…read morebattered cod. We will be back.

Dirty, slow service, mediocre food…read more Walked in and the dining room only had a couple other tables with patrons. Our table was dirty and the server had to wipe it off when she eventually greeted us to take our order. We had to hear about our server's hot flashes, yet when she took our order, she did not write a darn thing down. Hello, toots, if you know you're experiencing menopausal brain fog/memory loss, write sh!t down. Because you didn't, you only entered two orders out of three (by your own admission after the fact). So because you didn't enter my mom's order, so hers cooked while ours were done, her order was hot, while ours were cool. Not to mention that by not writing things down, my husband's steak fries somehow turned into tater tots?!?!?! My mom's beer battered cod had zero beer batter flavor and the tartar sauce looked like pistachio fluff. The MS Gronk that claims to be loaded with spicy, deep fried pickles had barely any limp pickles, and my cold extreme mushroom & Swiss burger was bland. Beer battered mushrooms had a thin batter, like SUPER thin; and instead of serving the standard ranch dip with it, they just served some spicy cheese dip with these basically naked mushrooms, which of course totally overpowered the mushrooms. 100% do not recommend and would not return. Then after mediocre food and service, my mom and I eventually went outside while my husband finally got tired of waiting for the bill and eventually went up to the bar to try and pay. Do better ~ with cleanliness, order entering, food, flavor, and service.

We are from out of town and after we rode the Duluth River train, we pulled up the gps map to look…read morefor some restaurants in the area. We drove by a few that didn't look as interesting as we thought they would, and then decided to try this one, even though it was way away from where we were it looked like a good menu. We were not disappointed. Service was great. Food was great. We are an older couple so we're happy to see that they had seniors menu with some smaller size burgers. Amazing flavor on the burgers and the best french fries that we have eaten in a long, long long time. We only get to Duluth about four times a year, but we decided that this is where we're eating every time from now on.

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!

We had a great time at the Boulder Tap House while visiting superior. Our waitress was kind and…read moregave great recommendations for our meals! I ended up going with a build your own burger, which had a veggie patty (very good, perks for not being a black bean) with swiss, onion straws & mushrooms. I had a side of pickle fries that were baked to perfection- I reaaaally enjoyed those! We also got their medium sized wings with sweet chili sauce- perfect amount of spice and some meaty wings. They had a small size on happy house which we'll get next time! The inside was a bit slow, but that's also because it was 9pm on a friday lol! The service was wonderful again, so im looking forward to coming back.

We enjoyed it. We…read morecame here around 4:30 pm on a Sunday. They were not busy at all. Works for me! Four or us sat in a comfortable booth. They also have bar seating, a number of high top tables and a nice outdoor seating area with a mix of high and low tables. Our server, Eva, was very pleasant and helpful. We weren't in a hurry so we sipped our waters, studied the menu and visited. Eva was understanding and patient. We ended up ordering drinks. The little one had a kid's vanilla shake, two of had draft beers and one of us stuck with water. A bit later, we ordered food as follows: - Fried Pickles appetizer - Soup (Chili) Salad (Mixed Greens) and Bread Stick - Mushroom and Swiss Burger with Ranch Fries - Cheesesteak Sandwich with Cajun Fries - Kid's Burger with Apple Sauce The food and drinks were decent. We'd return to Boulder Tap House.

We had a group of 5 that went in on a Friday evening for fish fry called to make sure we could get…read morea table our meal was excellent service was great they get pretty busy AYCE for 15.99

I read they have good food, but you can't believe everything you read online. So down MN Highway 23…read moreI went. Thing that makes this place truly unique is that it's in Wisconsin but you can only get there from Minnesota Highway 23. And it's easy to miss as you enjoy scenic Hwy 23. Turns out the state line between Minnesota and Wisconsin is just past the Horseshoe Pit in the parking lot and most of the parking and all of the restaurant is in Wisconsin. I ordered take out (during COViD times), called ahead to place my order. It was ready for pick up when I arrived. The building is large and brown. There is almost no signage on the outside, but this is it. PBR sign out front. Miller Lite sign in a small window. Front and back doors (maybe north and south side) both serve as main entrance. Outdoor patio overlooks the parking lot and a lot of trees. Several locals we're enjoying a relaxing day at the bar. Lots of seating inside for dining. Seemed comfortable. I did get the "who's this look" when I walked in. The bartender was nice, friendly and took my plastic and gave me my burger quickly. Easy peasey. I ordered the green olive burger and fries to go. The burger was solid, cooked just right and the olives come with bLue cheese on this one and it is a good tasty combination. The fries were very good. I'd like to try their Friday night fish fry sometime. Their website talks about the history of this place, kinda interesting if you have time check it out.

Our server, Titus, was absolutely AWESOME! Friendly, helpful and prompt! The food was very…read moredelicious! The fresh cooked chips were addicting.... Atmosphere was very pleasant and happy feeling! Glad we found this hidden spot!

The food was incredible. I had the beer, cheese, wonton tacos, and jalapeño beer two wontons…read morephenomenal. My wife had the avocado chicken tacos. She loved them. We will be back. The server was awesome.titus thanks for the great service. Clean high tin ceilings with lots of beer on tap if u like beer. Wife had a raspberry mule. Awesome too. Dinner for two and app and 2 drinks under a 50$ bill

We called early in the day to make 4:30pm reservations for the Friday fish fry . Shortly after we…read morewere seated at a table for two we were asked to move to a high top table in order to accommodate a larger party where they had to put tables together. A couple walked in and they were seated at the table for two and a party of three was seated at the other table. The fried fish here is good although many of the pieces were narrow and mostly beer batter. The all you can eat is really the all you can wait special. It takes a considerable amount of time to be served more fish.

If you've never had a Juicy Lucy cheeseburger this is the place to go. The cheese is in the inside…read moreof the burger. But be careful. Cheese is hot. Great bar and grill, food was excellent, and service was fantastic. Julianne was our server and she did a great job. Great little bar and grill.

We went honeyberry picking in the area and one of our fellow pickers mentioned the honeyberry…read moreshakes served at Gordy's Hi Hat Drive-Inn. According to them it was a limited time flavor only during the season. Of course we instantly added it into our plans and the next morning we made the 30 minute drive from Duluth to give them a try! Driving into the parking lot, we were surprised seeing the almost Disney-fied, amusement park nature of this establishment. It's essentially an entire complex of buildings, including two food shops (one the main restaurant, one more like a cafe), a picnic shelter, completely separate bathroom building, playground, and even a dog walk park. This place seems like a destination type place, almost like Wall Drug in South Dakota or Bronner's in Michigan. We arrived just 15 minutes after opening and there were already a ton of people milling about. Luckily the main restaurant didn't have too much of a line and soon we had our milkshake in hand. Large Honeyberry Shake ($7.29) - Having eaten fresh honeyberries just the previous day, we knew that the flavor profile would be similar to blueberry, but more tangy and with some varieties having a somewhat of a tannic quality. This one tastes a little different, possibly transformed from being frozen and then blended with ice cream. It's pleasantly tart which is great on top of the sweetness from the ice cream. It's balanced and not too sweet. There are a lot of blended honeyberry pieces in the syrup that settle on the bottom of the cup. The overall texture is smooth and thick, tough to suck up the straw at first but softens later on for fuller sips. (5/5) Gordy's Hi Hat seems like one of those classic America, must visit attractions, on every road trip through Minnesota. From the one milkshake I ordered, I can see how they built up their reputation. I'd certainly revisit if I happen to be in the area again in the future! Bathrooms - An entire separate bathroom building Food: [5/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

I had an amazing experience with a group of friend at Gordy's!…read more This is such a fun small-town feeling place with friendly staff and great food. For what it is pricing feels pretty reasonable, and it's good to support local businesses. Seriously, this is such a cool, unique, and memorable place. I was really impressed with the BlackBerry shake specifically. I know they're known for it, and for good reason. Very creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness and fruity-ness. Also a good consistency where it is drink-able through a straw, but also enjoyable with a spoon. The burger was also very juicy, had a nice bun, and paired well with their fries and cheese curds. I would definitely recommend stopping at Gordy's if you're up north!

At King Of Creams, you get good service, smashburgers that are available in 1/4 lb 1/2 lb, 3/4 lb…read moreand 1 lb sizes, and wickedly good (and spicy) fried pickles. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Duluth.

Great place to have a fabulous burger and fries! Root beer floats and an ice bar! Good tunes and…read morefantastic service!