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Wisconsin Bars & Nightlife|Food & Dining

The No-Frills Restaurant In Wisconsin That Serves Burgers, Fries, And Nothing Else

By Nicole | Published January 10, 2019

Way up on the shores of Lake Superior there’s an eclectic and odd little spot that has the most delicious, no-nonsense menu you’ve ever seen. Just steps from the local shipyards, this place opened up in the ’70s as a spot where sailors could fuel up with hearty, simple and tasty fare. You’ll still find some of those guys here, but word has gotten out and Anchor Bar is one of the more popular spots in town.

These folks keep it simple. They're cash only. The menu doesn't feature appetizers or fish options or even a chicken sandwich. This place is "go burgers, or go home." But when you make burgers and fries as scrumptious as these guys do, no additional frills are necessary.

There's no hostess and no reservations - Anchor Bar is first-come, first-served and you're encouraged to share tables to keep the wait to a minimum. The walls are chock full of memorabilia and reminders of its origins as a spot for seamen to relax and refuel.

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Everything here is super fresh. They go through more than 1000 pounds of fresh beef per week to make thousands of burger patties. Same goes for the french fries, which are fresh cut from the more than 2000 pounds of potatoes they bring in each week - that's more than a ton of fries getting served every week.

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The bacon burger is the best seller here, so Anchor Bar also plows through 160 pounds of bacon each week. Wash your meal down with one of 90 different beers kept in stock here.

With super fresh ingredients perfected over the course of 40 years, you know these are nothing but spectacular burgers with unique toppings. The olive burger is so interesting, it's been copped by menus across the country (with credit, of course).

After a long day in the cold and snow or sun and surf, this place is the perfect spot to get your energy back. You can unwind, enjoy simple, fabulous, flavorful food and take part in a Superior institution.

Anchor Bar is located at 413 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880. Learn more about this awesome spot on their website.

Have you ever been lucky enough to sample these amazing burgers? Let us know about it in the comments!

If you really love burgers, you have to check out this Wisconsin spot that has more than 75 different burger options!

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