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Enjoyed by generations of our customers!

Appetizers & Sides

*The Gluten free icon indicates if there is a gluten free option for the menu item.

*Zesty Sauce – Our most popular since its introduction 40 years ago. Tangy tomato based sauce goes great on everything barbeque.

*Prohibition Sauce® – Our latest style developed in Kansas City in the summer of 2010. Featuring a unique blend of brown sugar, cracked black pepper and a touch of ghost pepper for a “sweet start and fiery finish®”.

*Mild Sauce – From the 1930’s, a mild tomato based sauce featuring cumin, mustard powder and white pepper.

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  • Our Acclaimed Homemade Chili

     Choice of shredded cheese, chopped onion or sour cream.

  • Mini Barbeque Pork Sandwiches

    Three mini soft rolls filled with our juicy hand-pulled pork, simmered in our Zesty sauce or Spicy Prohibition sauce.

  • BBQ Chicken Wings

    Tossed with either Zesty sauce or Spicy Prohibition sauce and a side of our homemade bleu cheese buttermilk dressing.

  • Chicken Tenders

    All white meat tenders served with choice of 2 dipping sauces: Prohibition, Zesty, Mild, ranch or honey mustard dressing.

  • Zesty Baked Beans

    Hearty bowl of our unique blend of baked beans, hand-pulled pork, and diced onions, simmered in Zesty sauce.

  • Pepper-Jack Creamed Spinach

    Our tasty creation… with a kick!

  • Crispy Potato Chips

    Fresh fried chips served with homemade bleu cheese buttermilk dressing.

  • Basket of Onion Rings

  • Basket of French Fries

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Salads

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  • Dinner Caesar Salad

    Traditional Caesar with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and anchovy garnish. Chicken Breast, Ahi Tuna or Salmon can be added for an additional price.

  • 1655 Salad

    A 6 oz. cut of Ruby Red Ahi tuna on a bed of mixed greens, with pecans, cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, and Balsamic vinaigrette on the side.

  • Individual Caesar Salad

    Traditional Caesar with romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and anchovy garnish.

  • House Salad

    Mixed spring greens, cucumber, tomato and red onion. Served with your choice of dressing: Italian, Creamy Garlic, Balsamic, French, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, or Honey Mustard.

Sandwiches

Served with Coleslaw and slice of dill pickle. Then pick your choice of French Fries, Onion Rings, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Pepper Jack Creamed Spinach or Steamed Green Beans.

  • Barbeque Pork Sandwich

    Hand-pulled pork on a soft roll. Simmered in our Zesty or Prohibition sauce.

  • Anchor Burger

    One-half pound pure Angus beef on a soft roll with lettuce and tomato. Specify grilled or raw onion.

  • Cheese Anchor Burger

    One-half pound pure Angus beef served on a soft roll with choice of American, Swiss, cheddar or pepperjack cheese served with lettuce and tomato. Specify grilled or raw onion.

  • Chicken Breast

    Grilled chicken breast sandwich on a soft roll with lettuce and tomato. Choice of cheese and barbeque sauce.

  • Grilled Fish Sandwich

    Served on multi-grain bread or a soft roll with lettuce and tomato. Salmon Fillet/Tuna Steak

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  • Zesty “Soy”natra Sandwich

    Vegetarian sloppy Joe made with Impossible™ “burger meat”, chopped green peppers, onions and tomatoes, simmered in Zesty or Prohibition sauce.

  • Grilled Cheese

    Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar or pepperjack cheese.

Entrées

Served with Coleslaw and slice of dill pickle. Then pick your choice of French Fries, Onion Rings, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Pepper Jack Creamed Spinach or Steamed Green Beans.

  • Our World Famous Ribs

    The world famous Twin Anchors Baby Back Ribs, slow cooked, meaty and tender. Basted with your choice of sauce. Full Slab / Half Slab

  • Chicken

    One half of a slow roasted chicken, finished on the grill with your choice of sauce.

  • Rib & Chicken Combo

    One half rib and one quarter chicken basted with your choice of sauce. Choose white or dark meat chicken.

  • Fish Fry

    A generous portion of golden, crispy battered cod. Served with tartar sauce and lemon.

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Our Little Piglet Menu

Served with slice of dill pickle. Then pick your choice of French Fries, Onion Rings, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Pepper Jack Creamed Spinach or Steamed Green Beans.

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  • Kids Anchor Burger

    One-quarter pound pure beef on a soft roll, served with fries and pickle. Add choice of cheese.

  • Chicken Tenders

    All white meat tenders, served with fries, pickle and barbeque sauce on the side.

  • Small Fry Slab

    A kid sized portion of our famous ribs and fries. Ask for either zesty or original mild barbeque sauce.

  • Kids Grilled Cheese

    A kid sized portion with choice of American or Swiss, served with fries and pickle.

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Desserts

We hope you saved room!

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  • Plain Cheesecake

    A classic slice of plain cheesecake from local Chicago bake shop JR’s Dessert Bakery. May contain nuts.

  • Chocolate Cake

    A luxurious slice of decadent chocolate cake with fudgy frosting from local Evanston bakery Donna’s Cakes. May contain nuts.

  • Carrot Cake

    A traditional slice of carrot cake topped with indulgent cream cheese frosting from local Evanston bakery Donna’s Cakes. May contain nuts.

  • Hand Dipped Ice Cream Bars

    These handmade frozen treats come in a variety of flavors, hand dipped in dark chocolate. Made by local Southside confectioners Brown Sugar Bakery. May contain nuts. Call for flavor availability.

Drinks

We are a Tavern too!

  • 15 beers on draught

  • Full bar with seasonal, rotating Classic Cocktails

  • Wine by bottle or glass

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Sauces

*Zesty Sauce – Our most popular since its introduction 40 years ago. Tangy tomato based sauce goes great on everything barbeque.

*Prohibition Sauce® – Our latest style developed in Kansas City in the summer of 2010. Featuring a unique blend of brown sugar, cracked black pepper and a touch of ghost pepper for a “sweet start and fiery finish®”.

*Mild Sauce – From the 1930’s, a mild tomato based sauce featuring cumin, mustard powder and white pepper.

Disclaimer language for posted Gluten-Free Information:

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Please Know that we practice caution and proper procedure when preparing gluten-free items, however gluten is present in all of our kitchens. All ingredients have been verified as gluten-free by third party consultant, MenuTrinfo®, LLC, but our products can change at any time and products listed might not always be the products served, Twin Anchors Restaurant and Tavern cannot be held responsible for the ingredient substitutions made by out manufacturers, In consuming our gluten-free items, be aware that there still maybe a chance of cross-contact so we cannot guarantee these products for those with celiac disease or food allergy. Guests are advised to consider this information as it relates to their individual dietary needs and requirements.