Anchor Bar (The) - Buffalo Restaurant

  • Address: 1047 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209-2305
  • Phone: +1 716 886 8920
  • Email:
  • Website:www.anchorbar.com
Average Rating
4.0
107+ reviews
from 5 sources
Frommers
0.0
1+ reviews
Restaurantica
4.0
3+ reviews
Yelp
3.5
44+ reviews
CitySearch
4.5
15+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
44+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $12

Anchor Bar (The)
1047 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209-2305

Anchor Bar (The) Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • You've likely heard of Buffalo wings but few outside the city know that Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar is where they originated in 1964—and where they still make some of the best. If wings aren't your thing, you can choose from made-to-order pub food. Minutes from the Buffalo Theater District ,... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Scene :No trip to Buffalo is complete without visiting the birthplace of the city's signature food. The hospitable staff cruises through the informal setting, where photos of famous customers, articles and awards cover the walls. Need another excuse to come? Customers are treated to some of t... more on CitySearch
  • Okay, it's kinda cool to eat chicken wings in the restaurant where they were accidentally discovered in 1964, but the wings are nothing exceptional -- after all, there's not much you can do with chicken wings but deep-fry 'em and serve 'em with hot sauce, blue cheese, and celery -- and there are ... more on Frommers
  • The Anchor Bar has the distinction of being the location where Buffalo wings first originated in 1964. They are still available here, along ... more on WorldWeb.com
  • Anchor claims to have originated Buffalo wings. Some people dispute that, but many come to sample the groundbreaking invention in bar food. Try them "hot" for the full experience. A buffalo's ... more on Fodor's

Reviews From Across The Web read all

5.0
The original and the best

The wings are original, and taste the same now as they were 30 years ago when I first tried them. Order a Genny Cream Ale, or if you want ... deech56, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

3.0
wings aren't that good

While it was the birthplace of Buffalo wings, there are many places that have a far superior product. Think the Bar Bill in East Aurora or La Nova, not to mention the hundreds ... md23, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

5.0
Chrissy Q. 's review

As a non-Buffalonian, I called the wings Buffalo Wings and got scolded by every local within ear shot. It was awesome. a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

4.0
Original Chicken Wings

(August 17, 2008 00:00)

The Anchor Bar is a favorite for good food and excellent service. We received our order within 15 minutes and it came as ordered. Our waitress was knowledgeable and answered our questions ... a user of Restaurantica. Read full review on Restaurantica

5.0
Anchor Bar 2 Thumbs Up

Ive lived in Buffalo all my life and NO other restaurant has better wings. I love them. Best wing in Buffalo! Tammy, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Anchor Bar (The) on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.anchorbar.com
  • http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com

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