03/08/09

Not sure what the fuss is about

by chitownjerry

So many people told me these were the best ribs in Chicago. I didnt find them to be that great. Maybe just a bad night? The ribs were inconsistant, very dry meat in sections. Inexcusable for the price and the hype.

• Pros: the beer was good
• Cons: the ribs were just OK

07/07/08

Sinatra didn't know his ribs

by catchris98

Historic...yes. Total dive (in a good way)...yes. Worth experiencing...yes. Best ribs let alone good food...no way. I never understand why people who rave about this place always start by raving about the food. I totally agree that it's an institution steeped in history, but every time I come hear the food totally lets me down. The food should not be the reason you come here.

• Pros: Historic
• Cons: Food

01/18/08

The ribs are fall off the bone good.

by patrickhayes

Now that being said if you are into southern BBQ this is not. The food is good and the help is very nice. But this place really is more than just the food. I really liked the feel of the place. We sat in the front corner of the bar and a cold Saturday morning. It just felt right. I felt like I was from the neighborhood and this is the place we hang out. There are better ribs out there but these where still very good. I have to recommend trying it. I may try to go when it is busy to see how the atmosphere is then.

10/21/07

i love this "old man's bar" and the ribs and friday fish fry are superb

by katherinedonald

I go here often because the charming "seafaring" old tavern decor/atmosphere and fine food keep me coming back. I have spent many happy New Year's Eves here. A very cozy place when the snow is piling up outside. It is great for kids and for dates too--it is romantic if you can get a booth or sit at the end of the bar.

• Pros: unpretentious atmosphere, good value, nostalgic
• Cons: I wish it had longer opening hours!

01/08/07

Ribs always perfect!

by kdiones

Twin Anchors is my favorite place to go for ribs. The ribs are always made perfect and the tender meat falls right off the bone. I prefer the zesty sauce already on my ribs with extra sauce on the side. However, you can request your ribs dry with the sauce served on the side. I also recommend the chili on the menu.

The place is small and cozy. You may have to wait awhile for a table but it is well worth the wait!

• Pros: Quick Service and Ribs are Excellent!
• Cons: Parking but valet service is available

12/27/06

Great Ribs!

by fsantori

Great Ribs. Service was quick and friendly. I loved their sauce, nice and zesty!! The place was very cozy and warm. I plan to go there again real soon!!

• Pros: Great BBQ Sauce
• Cons: Hard parking and long wait

07/21/06

Too much build up....

by wesleyme

I have just recently moved to chicago, and everyone has been raving about the ribs at Twin Anchors, and I was sadly disappointed, the ribs were dry and lacked the tenderness and flavor one would expect from one of the city's best rib place, although in spite of the failure in the ribs, they redeemed themselves with some of their sides such as the onion rings and creamed spinach, although not enough to pull through for me. The atmosphere of the restaurant itself is quite fun, busy, and an assortment of all ages of people.

11/14/05

What a place

by phoenixpark

What can I say that has not been said already, this place is great. Loved it, great food, cant remember having eaten so much. Loved it.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Busy

11/09/05

You call that Ribs?

by esgriff

I guess I am just used to my down south slow-smoked ribs and sugary sauce, but I didn't care for the ribs at all. Still, the place is great and the people (and there are plenty of them) are friendly. Well-worth a trip, but don't go expecting great BBQ.

06/19/05

twin anchors is a twin treat

by qsilver

Don't know what the previous rater was talking about with the sauce. I found it delicious and the baby backs were great, also a fantastic hamburger. Ambience was lacking but the service was OK. Go there and pig out.

• Pros: clean, servers polite
• Cons: long wait