A landmark in Old Town since 1932, Twin Anchors manages to maintain the flavor of old Chicago. It's a friendly, family-owned pub with Frank Sinatra songs on the jukebox and pictures of Ol' Blue Eyes on the walls (he apparently hung out here on swings through town in the 1960s). But rather than striking a purposefully retro pose, this feels like the real deal, with a long mahogany bar up front and a modest dining room in back with red Formica-topped tables crowded close. Of course, you don't need anything fancy when the ribs -- the fall-off-the-bone variety -- come this good. The only downside to Twin Anchors' longtime success is that you'll probably have a long wait on weekends. Ribs and other entrees come with coleslaw and dark rye bread, plus your choice of baked potato, tasty fries, and the even-better crisp onion rings. For dessert, there's a daily cheesecake selection.
Chicago› Restaurant
Twin Anchors
1655 N. Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours
Mon–Tues 5–10:30pm; Wed–Thurs Fri 5pm–midnight; Sat noon–midnight; Sun noon–10:30pm
Transportation
Subway/El: Brown Line to Sedgwick
Phone
312/266-1616
Prices
Main courses $8–$32
Reservations
Reservations not accepted
Credit Cards
AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
Cuisine Type1
Barbecue
Web site
Twin Anchors
Map
1655 N. Sedgwick St Chicago IL 60614 USA ChicagoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.