Anchor Bar is the Original Home of the Buffalo Wing
(716) 884-4083
1047 Main St
Buffalo,
NY
14209
42.9024
-78.8687
Neighborhood: Bryant
What People Are Saying About Anchor Bar
The Owner
Anchor Bar
Owner
For a taste of history, Anchor Bar is the destination to find the original home of the buffalo wing. In 1964, when Teressa Belissimo served deep-fried chicken wings, covered in a secret sauce to her son's friends, the craving for buffalo wings was born and continues today. In addition to the buffalo wings, they offer an extensive menu for lunch and dinner, drawing on Italian-American inspired dishes. The drink menu offers wine, beer, and Italian cordials to pair with the meals. Live jazz music is played on Friday and Saturday nights. This is the place for nostalgia, a relaxing evening, and…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – No trip to Buffalo is complete without visiting the birthplace of the city's signature food. The hospitable staff cruises through the informal setting, where photos of famous customers, articles and awards cover the walls. Need another excuse to come? Customers are treated to some of the city's best jazz on the weekends. – – The Food – The city is known for its hot wings and this place is why. Buffalo wings are prepared perfectly--deep-fried until golden, tossed with the infamous sauce and smothered in blue cheese with a side of celery. Spice levels range…
10/20/09
Hot goin in, Hot comin out
by Kforshizzle
yo, i went they one time fo my brotha's birfday party man, thems wangs so hot that i was making my walls change color with my gas. It also feels like yo poop leavin you sideways dawg, fo sho
- Pros: They gots the hottest wangs in town
- Cons: It gives you, "glass shards out yo anus syndrom"
08/28/09
Great wings - very small
by fuzzy67
I know this is the original. And my Italian heritage won' t let me say anything negative about the birthplace of the best culinary contribution from upstate NY but... The wings are crisp and excellent but ridiculously small. I actually was able to try Duff's out the same night because they were so small. You have to make the trip to pay homage to the birthplace of wingdom.
- Pros: Great flavor, nostalgic
- Cons: sparrow-like wings
02/28/09
Anchor Bar--good wings in a noteworthy restaurant
by violetmouse
My family loves to eat at the Anchor Bar, which consistently provides great service, especially for children. The wings are awesome--I always bring out-of-town friends here and they are always impressed! It's always busy when we eat here, whether for lunch or dinner. I find the servers to be very attentive and the wings (I like my crispy, extra hot), are very good.
- Pros: chicken wings have lots of flavor; good service too
- Cons: parking can be an issue because it's all busy here!
The Details on Anchor Bar
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Message from Anchor Bar
- "Best Wings in the World"
- Live Jazz
- Online Ordering
For a taste of history, Anchor Bar is the destination to find the original home of the buffalo wing. In 1964, when Teressa Belissimo served deep-fried chicken wings, covered in a secret sauce to her son's friends, the craving for buffalo wings was born and continues today.
In addition to the buffalo wings, they offer an extensive menu for lunch and dinner, drawing on Italian-American inspired dishes. The drink menu offers wine, beer, and Italian cordials to pair with the meals. Live jazz music is played on Friday and Saturday nights. This is the place for nostalgia, a relaxing evening, and a hearty, stick-to-your ribs dinner.
With over 40 years of service and winner of a James Beard Award and a Quality International Award, Anchor Bar proves that it deserves the name, "best wings in the world."
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