The Anchor Spa

4.5

54 Reviews

$30 and under

Caribbean

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Lively

*Please note: Outside Seating is on a first come, first served basis. You may request Outside Seating with your reservation and we will do our best to accomodate it, however, we cannot guarantee it.*

Named after the Milford, Connecticut beach where it first opened during Prohibition, in its halcyon days The Anchor became a favorite watering hole for actors, artists, poets, writers, and Yalies, and the after-work boîte for bartenders and staff from other bars.

Relaunching in 2016, The Anchor effortlessly aligned with a revitalized Downtown New Haven, in the vibrant midst of Yale University. The bar and eatery simultaneously honors, embraces, and reflects the City’s economic, social and intellectual diversity—representing a cultural cocktail of town and gown immediacy of a deadline.

The Anchor’s new owner, Yale alumnus Karl Franz Williams’ plan is to preserve the best and most recognizable aspects of the restaurant’s former incarnation and create something evocative and timeless.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(203) 821-7065
Website
http://www.anchorspa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kendall Thigpen

Location
272 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Neighborhood
New Haven
Cross street
Chapel Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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54 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails. Great food too. Cozy environment. Kind of loud. Food was fast. Drinks were slower. Menu is accessed via a QR code so bring your phone.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The rasta pasta with chicken and shrimp was a up charge of almost 25$. They should say that on the menu. We ended up paying 50$ for one pasta dish. They should tell how much the pasta is with added proteins.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Very slow with bringing out the food. Our appetizer was the last item we got!
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Jayne
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Website has a full menu but when we got there they only two entrees on the menu.
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DoctorK
Connecticut
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bartenders and front service staff were immaculate!
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Autumn
Connecticut
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The cocktails are amazing! We loved them. The only thing we kept running into was they were unable to make drinks that weren't on the menu and a few things we tried to order off the menu wasn't available. A bit dissapointed.
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LeeshF
New York City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Surprised by the experience this time as I have been here before. Service would have been better if we only had 1 server. We had 3 different servers coming to our table asking us the same questions (drink order, food order, etc.). We weren't sure who our server was and had to keep telling each server that we already ordered or put in requests through someone else. We then decided to order drinks and apps with our dinner meals to go. The quality of the to-go food was disappointing. The rasta pasta costs $21 and didn't match the quantity provided. The jerk veggies burnt my tongue from one bite and I still do not have sensation at the tip of my tongue. The coconut rice had zero flavor. To top it off, we really look forward to the complimentary popcorn, but the station was closed.
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JoannC
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Love this place but should have been clear from the website that only bar menu til 8pm. Original server was less than enthusiastic but by the time we left the server was great. Too bad we didn't start with him. Overall the drinks are great. The bar menu is fine. Just know if you want anything from the regular menu ask before you go! It's a New Haven icon so I will go back!
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ronricho
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit to the Anchor Spa couldn't have been better. We felt welcome from the moment we walked in. We were seated at a comfortable booth with plenty of room for everyone. I'm an old Anchor patron from many years ago so I wondered if I would approve of any 'change" to the classic decor. Well, I approve and then some. It's been brought into the 21 st century but with a respectful nod to its glorious past. As for the food we had everything on the menu and enjoyed it all. Our server was a lovely young woman who was busy but always available when we needed something. I get down to New Haven to visit family now and then and the Anchor will be my "go to" spot for dinner and drinks. Thanks to all who helped us with a special thanks to Monica for her excellent service online. See you all soon. Ron
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This is our fourth time here. It used to be great but the last 2 times the kitchen has been super disorganized. Last night was the worst. After 45 minutes not a single dish had arrived, not even the appetizers. The server never came over to explain what was going on. When I finally complained the manager arrived to say he was sorry but the “food was being made with love.” The appetizers would come soon, he said. I said that wasn’t good enough, we were tired of waiting. A few minutes later the appetizers showed up and then the rest of the dishes arrived, haphazardly, over the next 30 minutes. One of our party was done eating before the last entree arrived. It was a s***-show. As compensation they comped a few entrees and offered us some free drinks, which were nice gestures. But not nice enough to get me to ever return. It’s too bad because I love the concept. I’m a big supporter of Black-owned businesses. And the bartender is terrific. So bottom line: go for a drink, but have dinner elsewhere.
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FAQs

The Anchor Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 821-7065.

The Anchor Spa is rated 4.5 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

The Anchor Spa does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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272 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Additional information

Cross street
Chapel Street
Neighborhood
New Haven
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Caribbean, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kendall Thigpen
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.anchorspa.com/
Phone number
(203) 821-7065

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The Anchor Spa

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Menu

Appetizers

Whiskey Wings$7.95

Crispy Dumplings$5.95

Entrees

Corned Beef Dinner$9.95

Corned Beef Sandwich$7.75

Homemade Grilled Kielbasa$7.75

Dessert

Punchkees

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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