Anchor Bar

Anthony Arizpe

3 months ago

I was really excited to come try home of the original buffalo wings and this place was cool. Inside had a lot of memorable on the walls which was cool. I order the spicy hot chicken soup and it was amazing. I wanted to take a tub of that home with me easy a must get. The wings were also good but I was a bit disappointed in their spiciest level as it wasn't as spicy as I would hope but still good flavor. The other flavors we got were good solid wings sauces. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures pictures of the food as were we starving after the bills games. It seems everyone also come here after a game so be a little patient when coming here.

Ryan Allen

5 months ago

Let's start with the service from Ann, amazing! She was prompt to take our orders and bring out the food (which came out quickly). Then she had a great personality with a whitty charm. You just don't get that anymore so I had to make sure she was recognized!!! The wings were definitely worth the stop. They were crisp, hot, and just the right size!! Then the flavor was perfect mix of hot and flavor. We tried the sweet potato waffle fries and those even met expectations, not bad for a northern restaurant. So the family of 5 left full, happy and wanting more next time.

Tyshawn Jenkins

3 months ago

This place is nostalgic. The wings were really good and the potatoes wedges. I was supposed that it wasn’t more people there. Overall, because this is said to be the first place to create buffalo wings I had to try and I’m glad I did. Definitely make the stop of for anything to have the experience.

Henry Voros

2 months ago

Like a beacon of light, the sun illuminated a path to lead us to the reported birthplace of the Buffalo Wing. Local legend has it that Teressa Bellissimo was at the Anchor Bar in 1964 when her son Dominic made a desperate late night plea to feed him and his friends. With limited options to consider she improvised and chose to deep fry some chicken wings, typically meant for the stock pot for soup, and flavored them with a “secret sauce.” This improvisation was an instant hit and quickly advanced from local legend to global phenomenon. Wanting this historical narrative to be true, but armed with at least a little skepticism, I just had to discover if all of the hype was warranted. It took me all of my first bite to release any doubts that I possessed and I found myself contemplative while awaiting the multitude of flavors to arrive. These wings are immediately addictive, have an inexplicably crunchy exterior, are accompanied by an abundance of sauce to complement their juicy and tender interior, and I was shocked at how quickly that first one was followed by 21 others. 🤯 I would highly recommend that you study the sauce spectrum carefully prior to ordering and select at least two for comparison purposes. One of my selections was the “Spicy Garlic Parmesan” (which is only 1 rung above “Medium (Original)” and it featured a delayed, but joyful burn. Hesitant to express itself initially, it draws comparisons to a rocketship afterburn, so when your server provides you a glass of water it’s not just for show. Neither is the celery or that stack of napkins lying in front of you. You’re gonna get real familiar with those 3 amigos early on during your meal to help extinguish that fire in your pie hole. They’ve been at this for more than 60 years and know what they’re doing and exactly what necessary equipment you’ll need! Your wait to get a table can be long (especially if a Bills game is imminent) so plan your visit strategically. As my wing boneyard will atest,

Love Lash

a month ago

Jayden was such a pleasure! He made us feel so welcome and not touristy at all. He was on point with the drinks ,! sooo good!!!! And the wings… it’s Buffalo, so you already know they’re 10/10. All around such a great experience, and we can’t wait to come back! Thank yall so much for the experience.

Krishna Shastri

2 weeks ago

Visiting the birthplace of the Buffalo wing was an incredible experience. The wings were cooked to perfection. I tried both the medium (the original) and the hot sauce, and the flavors were outstanding. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional, and having free on-site parking is a major bonus for a busy downtown spot. A must-stop for any wing lover.

Twylla Bell

3 weeks ago

Great place for the original buffalo wings paired with fries and beef weck sandwich. Tried out the flying bison lager and it was really good. We were visiting from Texas so we bought souvenir tshirts. It was a great time by all and our waitress Eva was personable and attentive. Atmosphere is low key and casual so it was great for a low key kind of day. Highly recommend! ⭐️

Nick S

a month ago

Cauliflower wings and impossible burger at Anchor Bar? I Want to Know What Love by Foreigner is also playing at the bar while I post this, so we're having a good time. Not busy on a Monday afternoon, friendly wait staff and bartender. Food was pretty good, not the best of either that I've had but you take the vegetarian options you can get at a chicken wing place.

Shu Haiyong

3 weeks ago

The wings are as good as usual. Tried two new things: anchor bar style pizza and potato with cheese. The pizza is quite tough on the surface but have a soft and juicy inside. They might just use broil mode to bake the pizza to get the crust. Interesting combination

Christopher Klug

a month ago

My family and I had a great time at the Anchor! Being fans of Buffalo wings, we had to make a stop at the spot of origination for this tasty food while touring colleges in the area for my son. Our waitress was great and our wait time for our meals was short. The wings were delicious, but don't go looking for anything spectacular. Don't get me wrong- they were great, but nothing different than any other kind of wings out there. We were there more for the nostalgia. The atmosphere is cool- a lot of license plates are all over the walls, and it's a pretty large bar that seats quite a few people! Definitely go if you get the chance if you're a wing lover! You won't be disappointed!