Anchor Allie’s Fayetteville — Restaurant in Fayetteville

We were thinking about going to this place on date night, but luckily we didn’t because we would have been very disappointed. Upon arrival, The parking lot smelled of sewage and it also had sewage water everywhere. The atmosphere was stale and the space was big, but it felt lonely. We were greeted by someone who had just started today so she was a bit confused. We were seated outside Per our request and then we waited about 10-12 minutes for our drinks to come out which was just water. We waited an additional 15-20 minutes for our server to come to the table to actually ask for our drink and appetizer orders. Which by this time we were able to have all of that situated because we sat outside, waiting for them so long. Once we put in our order, our appetizer never came. Appetizers are meant to come to the table before your actual meal comes. Our appetizer which was very unpleasing to the eye, came exactly when our meals came to the table. We ordered three kids meals, one consisted of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with fries. It was the last kids meal to come out, which makes no sense because you make that sandwich with your hand. The other two meals had to be cooked. They were a grilled cheese and a plain hotdog. We got those first before the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We finally got the PB&J kids meal when our entrées came out along with our appetizer. Our server couldn’t remember that we wanted fruit punch so she brought out apple juice instead of just coming to confirm what we actually wanted. I had to go inside in order to get our servers attention. I can count on one hand how many times she actually came outside to check on us. My Husband Loved his Entree and so did my children. I wasn’t expecting my fried chicken to be country fried steak ! I Wasn’t expecting for my bowl to be covered in the red sauce. And Not A Drop of seasoning to be found. And My Grits were crunchy.

None of our drinks were ever asked to be refilled and by the end of our meal, we were very disappointed. I asked to speak with the owner, but spoke with Taylor. She had stepped out that also disappointed me.

However, because I do not feel anyone should wait or serve on anybody and not receive a tip for doing so I still tipped the server $20 in cash.

We will not be returning to this establishment as we do not plan for disappointment. I do wish this owner better service in the future to her other...

The food was good and the portions were great. Me and my husband shared Biscuits and gravy & French toast w/fruit and Nutella, both came with a side. We chose 2 over easy eggs and cheese grits and bacon. The Biscuits & gravy was really good, one of the best. The top Biscuits & gravy is from Maple Street, anyway. The gravy to me was flavorful, the meat had a weird texture, but still good. The biscuits had slight crunch on the bottom, which was excellent. The over easy eggs were just that over easy. On to the French toast w/fruits & Nutella, it was good, not something I would get again, not because of taste, just because I've had it before and it's not like you can't get it else where. The tots where crunchy 😋. The bacon on the other hand was quite wiggly, I guess I should have told them I like bacon with a crunch. Oh I forgot to mention the cheese grits...they needed some work. The staff...it took a minute for us to get a menu. Once we got the menu it felt like we were being rushed. We had told the waitress it was our first time. Anyway, once we placed our order, that took some time ⏲️. Once we got our meals we were asked how our first bites were. And then they left us alone. Waitress came back by and my husband requested more coffee ☕️. She NEVER brought it back. A little bit later, someone else came by and my husband asked for more coffee, and she immediately refilled the cup. We got more service from someone who wasn't our waitress than our actual waitress. The place wasn't busy at all...After all that rambling I just did, I will return to try...

Avoid at All Costs – Anchors Allies Is All Hype, No Substance

I rarely write reviews, but my experience at Anchors Allies was so disappointing that it demands to be shared.

From the moment I sat down, I knew something was off. The window frame beside my table was riddled with flies—a clear sign of poor sanitation and a complete disregard for the dining environment. It set the tone for what turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had.

The atmosphere? Confusing at best, uncomfortable at worst. The staff, particularly the women, were dressed more like they were performing in a cabaret than working in a restaurant. It felt inappropriate and completely out of touch with what should have been a welcoming dining setting.

Now to the food—if you can call it that. Bland, flavorless, and downright disgusting. It tasted anything but fresh. Every bite was a letdown, and the portion sizes were laughable compared to the outrageous prices they’re charging. How they justify their menu prices for such low-quality food is beyond me.

Anchors Allies is the textbook definition of an overhyped establishment. It banks on style over substance and fails miserably at even the basics of hospitality and food service. I left hungry, frustrated, and regretting every dollar spent.

Do yourself a favor—skip this place. There are far better restaurants where your money, time, and stomach will be treated with the respect...