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    Anchor Bar

    3.9 (400 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    ANCHOR BAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Jalapeño Cream Cheese Burger
    Max G.

    Can't recommend the Anchor enough! The nautical themed establishment at the north end of Tower Ave in Superior perfectly blends what I expect from a Wisconsin dive bar along with the vibes of Lake Superior. The beer was very cold, and I was pleasantly surprised that ordering a "tall" got me a pitcher. The jalapeño cream cheese burger was the most recommended item to me, and it lived up to the hype. I'm in Duluth more often than Superior, but the Anchor is definitely worth the trip across the bridge.

    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.

    Jalapeño burger
    Blake T.

    The atmosphere is like nothing you've experienced before as it feels like you're in an old school fishing boat which is perfect due to it being a stones throw from the harbor! The service is fast and received our food in five minutes! The food was incredible despite it being just 7 dollars and some change!

    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!

    Front entrance from Tower Avenue
    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.

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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!

    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.

    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

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    Thanks for stopping by and the great review! See ya again soon!

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    8 years ago

    Really good burgers for a great price. Only problem is finding somewhere to sit as is always busy during lunch and dinner times.

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    Thanks for stopping in and for sticking around for a spot to sit!

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    10 years ago

    Wow for what you pay you talk about HUGE burgers! Food is amazing, beer is cheap, fun atmosphere and cool decor. I love this place.

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    Adam A.

    Thanks for the great review! Come back soon!

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    9 years ago

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    9 years ago

    Very good food, the burgers are excellent...... very shitty service which ruins the whole experience.

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    12 years ago

    Great burgers, awesome fries and the best prices! Everything you would expect from a dive bar. I'll be back!

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    Thanks for stopping and the five star rating!! Stop back again soon!

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    Thanks for the great review!

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    Adam A.

    Thanks for stopping and the 5 star review!

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    11 years ago

    It's an excellent cheap eats place! Burgers and fresh French fries were delicious! Enjoyed nautical bar atmosphere!!!

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    11 years ago

    A no BS kind of bar! Cheap, good burgers, and hand cut fries. Don't be an Anchor Bar virgin, and be prepared to pay with cash.

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    9 years ago

    Great Burger at an unbelievable price! The only reason to go to Superior, WI!

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    Thanks for the great review! Stop back again soon! Thanks Brad

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    12 years ago

    As good as it gets for burgers, folks. Fries are tossed in the fryer within 2 seconds of being cut.

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