Anchor Bar

Stop by for a quick lunch. Nice place to hangout in downtown. I would say 5 star for service but food is like 2 or 1 star for me. Bartenders were really nice and quick service. But I think food can be better. Fish and chips taste like they pull it out from the freezer at Meijer or Walmart. Maybe I am just picky but I think my picture justified my complaints. Drinks and vibes are very good here.

If you are looking for a relaxed, sports bar atmosphere, with expected bar food, this is the place. We had the burger and tots, and the steak sandwich with tots. Lots of choices of draft beers - very reasonably priced. Kelly was our server and was working so hard tending the bar and waiting on tables. She was helpful, friendly and professional.

I've been to the Anchor Bar several times, but never in its current incarnation. It's in the same place, but it's been owned by the owner of Parc since 2018. This is a very good thing. But, bringing the Parc menu would have been jarring, because this is still a bar. It's laid out the same way as before, but it seems...cleaner. Maybe it's the lighting?This is the same place that cops and news people would frequent. I recall seeing staffers from the Free Press here many times. They used to have slot machines in the back room (before gambling was legalized...shhhh!) Now, that room can be booked for events.The beer selection seems better, with decent craft brews alongside the old standbys. The food used to be an afterthought, but now is what I'd describe as great bar food. My wife's chicken bacon wrap was excellent: generously stuffed with good quality chicken and bacon. Her fries were crispy and tasty.I ordered the Cuban Reuben. Not only is it fun to say, but it was really tasty. There is a lot of quality corned beef here. The Cuban part was the ham, pickles, and mustard. It works. I asked for the tots for another $3. Totally worth it for perfectly crispy tots, except they forgot the tots, and I got charged full price for it as a side. Service wasn't bad, even though the bartender had to run between us, 3 other tables, and the bar patrons. The prices are higher than they were before, of course, but it's worth it with the food. There are restaurants that that serve alcohol that have better food. But, this might be the best straight up bar food I've ever had.

I rarely write negative reviews but this is deserving.Well I can`t really rate the food or drinks since we never got any service. Went there on a Saturday afternoon and it was probably half full. There were 8 of us and we sat down and waited, and waited, and waited. Over 15 minutes passed without one person coming to our table. The server with long dark hair walked by us at least 5 times and hardly looked at our table. Had a scowl on her face and looked pissed that she was working. The table next to us was walking up to the bar getting their own drinks and said to us. "Server does not give a chit so better walk up and get your own drinks" Since there is not much around there we waited until finally said screw it and walked out! First time I ever did that at a bar or restaurant.Ended up at Nemos where our tab was $170.00 before tip. After we all threw is some cash a $50.00 tip to our server. As soon as we walked into Nemos the staff were all over us filling beers and food orders.I understand if you are busy, just acknowledge your customers and say "Be right with you..or say something!!" Don`t stare like you are mad we came in! Really wanted to support this place but they made it very difficult.

Stopped in here on a Friday evening around 7pm and was quite surprised that the crowd was so light but I assume they get more of a crowd on game days. The inside is a nice set-up with a few tables and you can even play games like jumbo Jenga. If I had one complaint it would be that they can do with adding some more liquor brands such as Jack Daniels Honey and more than one Anejo Tequila brand that cost $20 a shot.I ordered their philly cheesesteak sandwich which was really good with truffle fries..I wish they were regular sized and not steak fries but they were still good. My husband had a turkey burger and it was very good.He had beer and I tried Brown Sugar Bourbon which was good. The service was great and staff was very friendly and helpful.

We returned for food late one night, and I'm glad they were open. There aren't very many options after 10 in the area, and this was solid bar food for a very decent price. We ordered beer and burgers with fries and were happy. We also ordered wings, which are frozen wing dings fried, but are the best version of that with hot sauce and ranch. You 6 wings and a side of chips was only $5.It might be weird if you come in late... You might be the only ones there for awhile at a time... Service may be reluctant... But you'll eventually get what you ask for. And it will be quite decent. Returned to the newly renovated so space on a Friday night; new paint, new furniture, renovated bathrooms, an overhauled menu. The prices increased dramatically, but so did the quality of the food by the looks of things. Michigan beef, Impossible burgers, that kind of thing. And totchos, apparently. We had the wings, which are $7 now instead of $5, but are not frozen wing dings any longer. They're actually pretty great; perfectly cooked with yummy sauce. I'll keep coming back for snacks. The burgers and sandwiches are $10-$13 now though, not my kind of thing. But everything sounded yummy. We'll most likely keep returning.

This is one of his favorite dive bars. But it's not a dive bar anymore. We didn't really plan the day out until the evening time so a few places we tried were still not open. So when he suggested it I was happy to oblige. I have been here a few times with him, including opening day. Today however was very quiet. Very few people in the bar. We were just stopping in for a beer so can't speak on the food because I can't remember if I have ever eaten here. Any way, this place is quite large and even has a private back room. They get super busy during games etc. It's just a fun spot. We will be back for sure!

Classic, hole in the wall, Detroit bar. Good beer, good food, good times. Go for the tatchos, stay for the beer. There's never a wrong time to go!

We stopped in this place while staying in Detroit for a conference. One of the best hamburgers I've had in a long time. It's a great place to go and socialize with friends while having some good food & a cold beverage. Definitely recommend it if you have a few minutes to spend on a slow afternoon.

First time post-pandemic and it is better than I remembered! Great place for after work drinks, excellent service and nice clean draft lines!!!