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1655 N Sedgwick St
Chicago, IL 60614
Fax: 312-943-8622

Average Rating 4 (13 Ratings)

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This dark hideaway serves up ribs by the rack-full to an adoring Old Town crowd.
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. 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. A favorite of Frank Sinatra's in the 1950's, to Conan O'Brien more currently. Partners, Paul Tuzi and his sisters, Mary Kay Cimarusti and Gina Manrique, are celebrating 75 years of keeping the tradition alive. Paul states, "We aren't just running a restaurant. Every night, we are throwing a party for 300 people in a living museum. That is what makes it such a pleasure." Dine in, enjoy the outdoor cafe in the summer, or carry out, just make sure you take time to enjoy a cold beer, a zesty slab, and Old Blue Eyes on the jukebox. But remember . . . "Positively No Dancing."Visit Citysearch.com

  • 75 year anniversary
  • Slab of ribs, slice of history
  • A true neighborhood favorite
Editorial Review
by CitySearch Contributor
This dark hideaway serves up ribs by the rack-full to an adoring Old Town crowd.

In Short
Once a Prohibition speakeasy, this low-ceilinged, dimly lit space nearly always has a wait. The dining room seats 60, while the bar squeezes in another 15 around curved leather booths. Baby back ribs are the main attraction, served with extra sauce--zesty or mild. Choose baked potato, ridge-cut fries or onion rings on the side. Other entrees include broiled tiger shrimp, burgers, pulled pork and a half-chicken that's fried then quickly broiled and basted with barbecue sauce.
Insider Tips
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Where to Sit
In the summer, sit outside in the outdoor cafe and enjoy the downtown ambiance.


Fun Fact
Star-spotting abounds at this place. It used to be Frank Sinatra; these days, you might see the Second City performers or Bonnie Hunt, who used the restaurant as an Irish eatery in her film "Return to Me."


Parking
Side streets are permit-only parking; use valet or head to the Piper's Alley pay lot on North Avenue instead.


13 Ratings and Reviews

  • Are You Kidding?????

    Review rating : 1out of 5   Marknmi - 09/22/2008

    How can anyone in their right mind say these are good ribs??? The meat falls off the bone because the ribs are boiled!!!! This also takes the flavor out of them. The only flavor you taste is the sauce....that's not bar-b-que. Forget boiled ribs...try some slow smoked ribs that are finished over hot coals...WAKE UP!!!

  • Jersey Boy

    Review rating : 4out of 5   JSIGGELKOW - 09/03/2008

    Been coming here for 7 years Ribs are excellent never varies, well
    worth the wait ,great neighborhood tavern.

  • There are better but this place is good

    Review rating : 3out of 5   garibaldi66 - 07/25/2008

    Rating places like City's Best or Check Please in Chicago are overrated, but a good starting point. The best and most reasonable places to eat in Chicago are known by the locals, not by internet gurus or tv personalities. Twin Anchors is very good and "rustic" , but it's not the best. My friends and I can name 2 places not on this list (thank God) that are better. Travel in the city neighborhoods, talk with the locals, and when you find a great place do what we do; only tell your friends, otherwise it becomes clogged with yuppies and tourists and the prices go up.

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   ProsiaD - 07/02/2008

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   MJKraut - 06/11/2008

  • Thumbs down

    Review rating : 2out of 5   KixxOn66 - 06/06/2008

    Mediocre ribs that are overpriced. Call it rundown is right, not quaint or charming. Good for Cubs fans I suppose they're used to mediocrity.

  • the best ever

    Review rating : 5out of 5   BUNGE50 - 06/06/2008

    I'am 58 years old and my mother work there way before i was even born been eatting there ribs for a long time tryed many others nothing comes near there's. Have to send these to california for my brother also. next day delivery.

  • SUCCCCCCULENT RIBS

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Mobiletim7 - 06/06/2008

    I KNOW ALL THE RIB JOINTS IN TOWN! THESE ARE THE BEST AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN I'LL SEE KERRY WOOD AT THE NEXT TABLE!

  • AWESOME RIBS

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Mousie1963 - 05/31/2008

    First time I went to Twin Anchors was 1966, and I continue to go back. Best ribs around

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   maxmache - 05/15/2008

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