Anchor — Restaurant in Grand Rapids

Had a 45-minute wait at the fine dining joint across the street and I was in the mood for a dive bar afterwards so we switched our game plan & went Dive Bar 1st.. Best, 45 minutes of the evening besides the steak I ate next door an hour later. The Anchor did not disappoint. Walked in and saw a casual assortment of regulars. Young Affluent professionals that got hooked on the joint in High School (you know the type) there was plenty of Joy in the group. 2 merchant Marine maritime ship captains fellas from Chicago sitting at the bar head there every time they come into Port. Not long after, our newest friends from Chicago offered a shot of mallort and; .... when in Rome I said and glad to have SMASHED it the way I did. I got it out of the way, yet had to fight with the aftertaste for about 20 minutes. The Blanco tequila helped get rid of it. My buddy had an old fashioned and I felt right at home. Long expansive bar with plenty of booth seating. Just when you thought you were comfortable, you realized it was because of the tunes... A fabulous jukebox with the perfect volume playing Creed AC/DC Don Henley, Joan Jett and some of the Commodores... Great vibe....

Strong drinks...but in the good way. I didn't try the food but I rated it 5 stars because the guys next to me ordered something and it smelled so good. I am super hungry and I haven't eaten but I'm drinking my calories. It's been a good day. Maybe I have been a little cranky but it's only cuz I am a little hungry... Ok a lot hungry. I will probably get some 5 layer burritos on the way home, if my boyfriend lets me. I know he will cuz he never says no to me. Even tho he should. He treats me so good and I'm not worthy. But here I am at the anchor bar drinking a very strong gin and coke having a great time. I had. A...

Do not go to this dive bar, the staff is so worthless they will look you in the eyes for over two hours and never give you service. Most pathetic job skills as bartenders go to the next bar over it will be much more worth your time. I suggest OTooles across the street. Or Fratelies Kitchen and Bar. Unless you want to be treated like scum avoid this place at all cost! They will also threatened you if you voice a complaint. Most unprofessional staff i have ever met. That employee...