Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern

Since its founding in 1932, Twin Anchors has always been known for great, tender, barbequed baby-back ribs that can be enjoyed in a quaint neighborhood tavern.

Located in an historic Old Town building that dates back to 1881, Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern® is one of the oldest restaurants in the city of Chicago.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers out there! 💐 We hope you all have an amazing day.

Stop by and celebrate with us for lunch or dinner today.

05/10/2024

Check out this blast from the past of what our dining room looked like 20 years ago! 📸

05/07/2024

Stop into Twin Anchors anytime in May and celebrate National Barbecue Month! 🍗🍖

04/24/2024

What word should be filled in the blank? Comment below! ⤵️

04/20/2024

Thursday night we enjoyed hosting a Leo Burnett alumni reunion. It featured a number of our beloved "Juke Box Guys " who started coming in back in the 1980's. Love you all!

04/18/2024

The Cubs are playing all weekend! ⚾ Will you be watching? Come after the game and (hopefully) celebrate some wins with us!

04/17/2024

Give the gift of Twin Anchors all year long! Stop by or order a gift card online today.

💳: twinanchorsribs.com/merchandise

04/12/2024

Have you ever taken a photo outside our iconic Twin Anchors awning or window decal? Tag us or DM us! 📲 We'd love to see them.

04/10/2024

Leave the cooking to us and stop in for a bite tonight! What is your go-to order at Twin Anchors?

04/05/2024

The weekend is finally upon us. 🙌 Stop in for a pick-me-up and enjoy one of our espresso martinis! ☕🍸

📸: .ni on Instagram

04/04/2024

Our restaurant is re-opening TODAY, April 4 at 4:30 PM! 🎉 Thank you for your patience as we did some spring cleaning. Come on by!

03/31/2024

It's Easter Sunday! 🐣🐇 Twin Anchors is currently closed for spring cleaning. We hope you enjoy the day with your loved ones. We will reopen on Thursday, April 4.

03/26/2024

Attention Twin Anchors’ friends! Our restaurant will be closed from Friday, March 29 through Wednesday, April 3 as we spring clean our space. 🧹🧼

Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates about our reopening. Thank you for your patience. We’ll see you in April!

03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🌈 Are you feeling lucky… and hopefully hungry? Stop in today and celebrate!

03/13/2024

Twin Anchors is all dressed up for St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 We are also gearing up for March Madness, kicking off next Tuesday, March 19. 🏀 So grab your best buds and stop in for some ribs and beverages!

03/08/2024

Charlie Davis, co-founder of Chicago's very own RIGHT BEE Cider, came to visit us recently! 🐝🍺

Charlie has been dining at Twin Anchors since he was just a young boy, and it's always a nice surprise when we have the chance to catch up and chat.

Are you a cider lover? 🍎 Stop in and enjoy a pint of Right Bee on draft at Twin Anchors! ⚓

02/28/2024

It's ! 😍 Come on in and celebrate! Our chili is always homemade. ❤️

Top your bowl off with some shredded cheese, chopped onion, or sour cream. Yum!

02/21/2024

Join us this Sunday, February 25 and watch the Chicago Blackhawks play the Detroit Red Wings at 5:00 PM CT! 🏒

02/20/2024

Tasting Table recently featured Twin Anchors in an article titled, "12 Restaurants Frank Sinatra Loved Across The US!"

"Frank Sinatra's agent introduced him to Twin Anchors Restaurant and Tavern in Chicago. As the story goes, the singer loved the ribs so much, he kept coming back for more.

He also wanted them all to himself, apparently. When he arrived, the restaurant closed its doors to new diners, and a bodyguard lurked by the phone, to stop anyone from letting the wider world know Ol' Blue Eyes was in the house. Sinatra was certainly lucky to have lived in the age before cell phones.

Today, the restaurant boasts rave reviews, with many mentioning the ribs as a favorite dish. Other top options are the fish fry, pulled pork sandwich, chili, and sloppy joe. You may not be able to close down the joint and have it all to yourself and your friends, but it's still worth a trip."

📰 Read More: www.tastingtable.com/1517862/frank-sinatra-favorite-restaurants-united-states

02/16/2024

Feeling thirsty? Enjoy one (or all!) of our specialty cocktails for winter:

💛 Twins Toddy
🤍 Apple Cider Martini
🧡 Lake Effect

Which one will you choose?

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day! 💘 Need last minute plans for tonight? Forgot to make a reservation?

Stop in and join us for some tasty ribs! We open today at 4:30 PM, and seating occurs at a first come-first served basis.

02/09/2024

Have you made your Valentine's Day plans yet? 💘

Whether you're celebrating with your gals, your pals, or your sweetie, stop in for some BBQ!

Seating at Twin Anchors occurs at a first come-first served basis.

02/08/2024

We will be open from 12 to 6 PM on Sunday, February 11. ⏰ Place a carry-out order or join us for lunch before the BIG GAME!

Remember, avoid third-party fees by ordering from us directly. Call us or visit our website.

What better way to spend GAME DAY than enjoying some Twin Anchors ribs and your favorite beverage at home with your buds. 🏈 Let's gooo!

02/07/2024

Join us this Thursday, February 9 and watch the Chicago Blackhawks play the New York Rangers at 7:30 PM CT! 🏒

01/29/2024

Who else is daydreaming of our world famous ribs? 😴☁️ Make those dreams a reality and stop in tonight!

01/26/2024

to summertime in the Chi. 😍 We miss you. ☃️

01/25/2024

Can't decide between an order of our world famous ribs or slow-roasted chicken? 😋🍗 You don't have to!

Order our Rib & Chicken Combo and enjoy one half rib and one quarter chicken (your choice of white or dark meat).

Get it basted in your favorite sauce! Will you go for the Zesty, Prohibition, or Mild? 🤔

01/24/2024

Get Twin Anchors ribs whenever and wherever you want them! 🤩🚚

Our world-famous baby back ribs are pre-cooked, basted in our famous sauce, then frozen. All you have to do is heat and enjoy!

Check out our website to order today: www.twinanchorsribs.com/merchandise

01/19/2024

TGIF! Stop in TONIGHT and celebrate with an order of our tasty fried fish dinner.

Golden, crispy battered cod, tartar sauce, and a squeeze of lemon. 🐟🍋 Oh yes!

01/18/2024

Spend this year's playoff season the right way... at Twin Anchors! 🏈 Come enjoy the game with some yummy food and drinks. Which game are you stopping in for?

12/31/2023

Cheers to the New Year! 🎆🍾 How will you be celebrating tonight?

12/24/2023

The holidays are here and we couldn't be more excited. 🎄🎁

We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for our staff to celebrate with their loved ones. We will re-open at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, December 26.

From the Twin Anchors family, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday.

Photos from Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern's post 12/18/2023

Come celebrate the holiday season at Twin Anchors. 🎄🎁 Check out our enclosed, heated patio!

Please note that we will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for our staff to celebrate with their loved ones. We will re-open at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, December 26.

12/16/2023

Looking for that last minute gift? 🎁

We offer our gift cards in any amount, available to purchse both online and in our restaurant. Stop by before December 23!

💳: www.twinanchorsribs.com/merchandise

12/13/2023

Send Twin Anchors ribs to all the barbeque lovers on your list this holiday season. It's the perfect gift. 🎄🎁

We have partnered with Tastes of Chicago to bring you our world famous ribs anywhere in the continental USA! 🚚

Learn more at: www.tastesofchicago.com/chicago-brands/twin-anchors

12/12/2023

I guess we couldn't end 2023 without another unexpected story to add to the Twin Anchors’ lore.

On Thursday night, we were all swept up in a visit from Bono… or so we thought. Upon some sleuthing, it was confirmed the next day that he was Bono impersonator, Pavel Sfera.

Coincidentally, Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs enjoyed an anonymous dinner while everyone was distracted by “Bono.”

The story made it to Block Club Chicago, CBS Chicago, Barstool Chicago, Men's Journal, WGN Radio 720, Twitter, Reddit, and more!

11/24/2023

Are your friends and family in town for the Thanksgiving holiday? Bring them in tonight for a cocktail (or two). 🍸

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃 Twin Anchors will be closed today so we can enjoy time with our loved ones.

What is something you are thankful for this year?

11/15/2023

Ribs, a full bowl of sauce, a warm baked potato, and an ice cold beer… what more could you need on a chilly evening? 😍

11/11/2023

We love our world famous ribs (of course) but maybe you're in the mood for something different?

Stop in and try our slow-roasted half chicken, finished on the grill with your choice of sauce. 😋🍗 It's definitely a show-stopper.

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Take a step back in time with Twin Anchors! Check out this interview with Paul Tuzi as he talks about the beginning of t...
Check out this behind the scenes look of The Dark Knight filming at Twin Anchors!
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Today is the first day of spring! Flowers are blooming and ribs are on the grill!

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1655 N Sedgwick Street
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 10pm
Friday 4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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