Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
11 expert reviews
“Nothing’s changed much in the 79 years since this Old Town rib institution started packing in the crowds, and that’s okay with us.”
– Time Out
Fodor's
"For a taste of classic Chicago, stop into Twin Anchors, which has been dishing out baby back ribs since 1932."
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Frommer's
"A landmark in Old Town since 1932, Twin Anchors manages to maintain the flavor of old Chicago."
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Zagat
4.4
""Steeped in history", this midpriced Old Town barbecue "benchmark" and Sinatra favorite owes its long-standing popularity to "fall-off-the-bone" ribs and "lively" servers."
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Gayot
12.0
"An Old Town fixture since 1932, this neighborhood bar-restaurant has so many loyal customers you'd think they all owned a piece of the action."
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Travel + Leisure
"This is a neighborhood rib institution with a meaty pedigree.The former speakeasy serves the tastiest pork ribs in town."
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The Infatuation
"Dads everywhere can rejoice because there is finally a respectable establishment where they can tuck that white tee into some Levi’s and hunker down over a rack of ribs with no shame."
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Not For Tourists
"Sinatra came for the ribs and stayed for the drinks and atmosphere."
Where
"Fans of this quaint, tavern-style time warp tucked away on a residential Old Town street swear it’s worth the wait for the succulent ribs."
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Michelin Guide
Michelin Plate
"Though the bar is wall-to-wall on weekends, most weekdays are low-key, with families and groups ready for a casual night out. Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs are the real deal"
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If there’s a wait at this no-reservations spot, try the beer of the month while cooling your heels.
Lonely Planet
"Twin Anchors is synonymous with ribs – smoky, tangy-sauced baby backs in this case. The meat drops from the ribs as soon as you lift them."
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