Anchor Bay Bar & Grill

I work in advertising and this place could make more money if they offered gift certificates on their website. This way people wouldn’t have to pick up the phone and call them, they could just order a certificate from their computer. Much more convenient. Do yourself justice and have your website consultant add this feature.

Lacked flavor. We have been here before and loved their lunch sandwiches. I wanted to try their Saturday night prime rib but we ended up disappointed. The steaks lacked seasoning and the shrimp, although large, had little flavor. The baked potatoes were either burnt or in the warmer all day and inedible. Good salad and a flavorful but pricey bloody Mary. Lots of seating and very quick service. We will give them another chance in the summer as we want to experience the river view and see if the flavor improves. If we return we will stick to the burgers and sandwiches.

Friendly atmosphere. Waitress was responsive and was there when needed. Food was very good.

I went here about three weeks ago for dinner. With a name like Anchor Bay, I expected a different menu than the typical bar menu. The only thing seafood on the menu was a basket of fried shrimp. I decided to stay and have dinner. About 45 minutes later I finally got my dinner, which was fine, I guess. I don’t even remember what it was, it was that unmemorable. There was another dish I wanted to try in the future, so I will give the place another chance. The locals really like it, so perhaps my experience was not the usual, although it was a Tuesday evening, about 5:30 pm, so the long wait for my meal was much too long.

I’ve been here before with my kids during the busy weekend and decided to make a visit on a Tuesday evening. We had the dining room to ourselves. The shrimp basket didn’t disappoint, the cup of chili was well seasoned and had a homemade quality, and the lava cake was excellent. It is what makes my kids finish their meal. Highly recommend for casual family dining.

The location of the restaurant, right on the Wisconsin River, is absolutely breathtaking. We ate there with the family last night and enjoying ourselves immensely. My daughters boyfriend, who fancies himself a chili, connoisseur, said that the chili they served was the absolute best head ever had at any restaurant anywhere. My bacon cheeseburger had that fantastic grilled flavor which I just love. The sweet potato crinkle cut fries were an extra treat on top of everything else. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Read the review by Patrick M., his review describes this place perfectly.
Great atmosphere and good food. The jumbo shrimp is the best shrimp in town! A little pricey but worth it (the shrimp). We eat here a couple times a month on average.

Had an excellent Friday night fish fry last night. The Au Gratin breaded Haddock was fresh, and firm, unlike most of the other fish fries in central WI. Food was served hot and promptly, by a friendly, efficient waitress (Jordan).
I have been disappointed by most fish fries in central WI, so it is nice to find a good one. And I don’t drink much anymore, but I saw them muddling a brandy old fashioned, so they must make good cocktails.
Only negative is the acoustics. very loud, but it was very busy.

The Wisconsin river is wide here so it feels like your are drinking/​dining next to a lake. Boaters will dock here for a bite to eat or a drink at the bar. The ambiance is great, the waitstaff is really good, The food is good, no one will complain about it but no one will write home about it either, the portion sizes are alright if you get fries, but if you get a salad you may need a soup or desert to feel full, and thats fine too. I will say the view is what really makes this place worth a stop for dinner or a few drinks. Snowmobilers find this place convenient and a great place to warm up in the winter months. The live music they have Sunday afternoons in the summer make this place awesome.

This place is amazing!!! Awesome fish fry, Bloody Mary’s are TDF and just an all around festive place! Alwasy busy, friendly bartenders and waitstaff and great food!
We spent a month in WI visiting my folks and came here 3 Friday Nights in a row just for the great food drinks and ambience!