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Anchor Bar

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Anchor Bar is the Home of the Original Chicken Wing!
The phenomenon created in 1964 by Teressa Bellissimo has spread across the globe. Although many have tried to duplicate Buffalo Wings, the closely guarded secret recipe is what makes Frank & Teressa’s the proclaimed “Best Wings in the World.”

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About Anchor Bar

Anchor Bar is the Home of the Original Chicken Wing!
The phenomenon created in 1964 by Teressa Bellissimo has spread across the globe. Although many have tried to duplicate Buffalo Wings, the closely guarded secret recipe is what makes Frank & Teressa’s the proclaimed “Best Wings in the World.”

7 Years

Best of the Best

2025 Chicken Wings

4 Years

BOB Finalist

2025 Sports Bar

2 Years

BOB Top 5

2025 Restaurant Beer Selection

3 Years

BOB Finalist

2024 Best Bar Happy Hour

Best of the Best

2023 Best Sports Bar

BOB Finalist

Leah Golden

2023 Best Bartender

BOB Top 5

2023 Best Hot Dog

BOB Top 5

2021 Best Bar Happy Hour

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2023 Best Hot Dog

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2021 Best Bar Happy Hour

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