Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

Frequented by Sinatra, this tavern is rich in nostalgic history & was part of the latest Batman film . If you like spicy , go for the ribs soaked in Prohibition sauce & you can buy it by the bottle!

Their ribs are drip-off-the-bone amazing and the meals are solidly old fashioned and will leave you waddling out the door with a greasy smile plastered across your puss. Read more

While the food is just as good as it ever was, the owners have expanded the beer selection over the past few years to include some of our favorite American Craft brews . Read more

This is where RETURN TO ME was filmed along with so many other movies . Iconic restaurant to enjoy beverages and belly filling meals. Fun staff . So much to absorb-(dare I say, I dare) you will return.

Historic bbq spot in Old Town ! Get the ribs with Zesty sauce but get some Prohibition sauce (spicier) on the side! There will probably always be a wait to be seated but it’s worth it!

The best rib joint in Chicago. Get the full slab and prohibition sauce with one of the classic cocktails ; manhattan , apricot stone sour or a martini

Love this place! Excellent food and service. Everything in the menu is good, you can’t make any wrong choose

Hands down the best ribs I've had. The prohibition sauce is so money. Onion rings and fresh slaw makes this one perfect meal. Really crowded on the weekends.

Amazing ribs ! All of the sides are great too, plus some unique beer taps. Come early - this place has a long wait .

This barbecue restaurant 's epic reign of ribs—it opened in Old Town in 1932 in a building that was reportedly once a speakeasy—has earned it status as an institution. Read more

Excellent ribs with prohibition sauce . Amazing burger . Order it with the garlic butter for the bun .

Everything - from atmosphere to ribs to old fashioned. Amazing place!

Trent highly recommends the steak . Best for the price in Chicago. The ribs with the new Prohibition blend BBQ sauce is still the reason to come.

Ribs , Ribs & Ribs (Zesty Sauce )

Great ribs . Get onion rings as the side and Prohibition sauce as the sauce.

Get the full slab ! Say hi to Arnie. He has been giving us welcoming smile for many many years.

Fall-off-the-bone ribs (hallelujah), strangely good bread , okay sides, nice sauces (all relatively mild, but flavorful)

Onion rings and Soy Sandwich for vegetarians . Kevin Brewer on a Tuesday night is the best bar tender!

Hidden gem . The best ribs in Chicago ! Plus they must have the largest selection of craft beers I've ever seen.

The baked ribs aren't for everyone, but it's hard to argue with the old school charm.

Sinatra would have bought a Twin Anchor's t-shirt if he could have.. he really would have. Read more

Fantastic food, great service, reasonable prices, this place is a gem.

The ribs are so delicious and fall off the bone.

Has Some Of The Best Ribs Ever, and It's a Block or Two Away From One Of My Sister's Houses.

Ribs are on point and the Prohibition sauce is 🔥

The zesty baked beans actually are zesty! Who minds waiting on a Friday night with all the great drafts they have at the bar . - Inspector

The pulled pork sandwich is decent; get it with the zesty sauce and the true standout at this joint: the onion rings .

Best ribs in chicago . Get prohibition sauce. Decent bar area

Ribs with Prohibition sauce . So good it shouldn’t be allowed. Meanwhile, the onion rings were terrible m.

Fantastic ribs ! Loved the prohibition sauce.

Been here a number of times and they are coasting on reputation. Food just isn't very good. Atmosphere great.

Ribs , chicken , beer , atmosphere

Must get the slab of ribs with the prohibition sauce

Best ribs in Chicago . Frank Sinatra used to chill here.

YUMMMMMMMMM-Y! Quite possibly some of the best BBQ ribs and pulled pork in the city . Be prepared to wait on a weekend night, but dont worry - you'll find the coldest pints around!

Awesome food and great, friendly environment .

Try a Full Slab of Ribs w Prohibition Sauce, Fries ....and a Dirty Martini !

Order the ribs with zesty sauce ! It's the best item on the menu.

Best Ribs ! Worth the wait - sit it out up the street at Marge 's Still!

Some of the best ribs in the world. No wonder Sinatra loved it here

Go here and be sure to order the ribs . This restaurant was also featured in the most recent Batman movie , and used to be a popular hangout for Frank Sinatra .

Ribs and baked beans for the win!

Best Ribs anywhere...try prohibition sauce!!!

Love the rib and chicken combo + the zesty sauce . Great any night of the week!

Great atmosphere. I do NOT understand the raving over the overcooked, overprepared, uninteresting ribs et al! Disappointing is all I can say. Especially since I live so close.

Get as much of the brown bread (maybe it's Pumpernickel ?) as you can - it's amazing!

Half slab and creamed spinach - what else is there?!

never even thinking about what I am ordering: always full rack of ribs with zesty sauce and a baked Idaho potato .

Zesty sauce is excellent. Great staff ....

Great service great food