Very nice place shrimp tacos are fabulous and oysters. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos
Conan Higgins
This may not be in any tourist guide, but it should be. The place is iconic and a great place to watch the game, meet up at the end of the day, or just escape from a house full of guests that won't leave. The food is excellent, especially the Garlic Parmesan wings and there are plenty of beers on tap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings and Fries, Chicken Wings
Timothy Hallmark
Some of the better bar food in the area. You get exactly what you expect.
Brendan Johnson
No liquor store but they sold me booze ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Popov
It was two of us and we ordered the $18 barbeque boneless chicken (20 pc). The chicken hit the spot of what we were looking for. It was well cooked, a little bit dry. Good flavor, did not need the blue cheese or ranch as the barbeque recipe held very well on its own. We also ordered a long island, which was well made and good strength. The inside is very nice and I enjoyed the crowd on a Monday night. Our server was clearly overworked, serving the entire place and bartending which was a shame to see. Although they tried claiming that boneless and bone in wings are priced the same And attempted to charge my card for $30 instead of menu $18 price while arguing with me until they realized either they were wrong or could no longer try to get $30. It could have been an honest mistake given they were overworked, but this gives insight on what one may experience here. I would definitely come back regardless as the price and quality of food and drink was quite a surprise, and bonus for being a very active Monday night joint.
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Brent Brewer
My mom's currently in the hospital and hates the food, so we decided to try the anchor tavern! Amazing service and great food! My new "go to" spot on the island! Will be back soon! A+ service drinks and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Swiss Bacon Burger
Colleen Duncan
Music was VERY loud. Chicken sandwich was VERY dry. Otherwise, we had a nice meal there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Fries or Hand Cut Chips
Mike C.
Walking in for the first time you feel the local vibe from the customers and the bartender's. With well over 15 drafts and numerous bottles I opted for a local IPA called Free Dive from Copper-tail Brewery in Tampa. Numerous TV's surrounding the bar. Asked for a menu and were told the wings were the top sellers. After perusing the menu I opted for the wings which were offered in 3 different increments. So I order 6 wings and was going to try something else. Wings arrived and I wasn't disappointed they were on par as some of the best wings I've had. I looked over the draft selection and noticed they had Labatt Blue ordered one of those and asked if this was Buffalo bar and the bartender explained that the owner was from Buffalo and they had another location on Davis Island. After finishing with the wings . I noticed that they had soft shell Tacos on the menu so I ordered the grilled chicken Tacos with a side of macaroni salad. Had another Blue and the tacos arrived.Was not disappointed the filled with chicken cheese and lettuce along with their homemade picco de gallo and the famous buffalo sauce if you want it hotter. The tacos were fantastic on the other hand the macaroni salad was a little bit of letdown had all the essentials but was lacking the spices to bring it to a 10. Overall the place is great and a great Hockey bar during the season. Cant wait to return
Emmy Reynolds
Cool local little tavern on Davis Islands; the kind of place you wish you had in your own neighborhoods...all the time.
Some of the best wings in town. Definitely a great local bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Lane Fierst
The Anchor Tavern on Davis Island is a true dive bar with heart. With a laid-back ambiance and friendly staff, it's a welcoming spot for anyone seeking an authentic and unpretentious experience. The classic drinks, jukebox tunes, and sense of community make it a standout destination. Come as you are and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends or strangers. A gem worth visiting!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Lane F.
The Anchor Tavern on Davis Island is a true dive bar with heart. With a laid-back ambiance and friendly staff, it's a welcoming spot for anyone seeking an authentic and unpretentious experience. The classic drinks, jukebox tunes, and sense of community make it a standout destination. Come as you are and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends or strangers. A gem worth visiting!
joyce michele
Late night Davis Islands hidden secret... they serve very late and the food is actually well prepared and most tasty! Bartender sometimes is found tending bar at another DI bar ... you're not seeing things?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Marc Hamburg
Great little hang out for locals with friendly prompt service and delicious plump wings.
Best wings in Tampa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice place shrimp tacos are fabulous and oysters. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos
This may not be in any tourist guide, but it should be. The place is iconic and a great place to watch the game, meet up at the end of the day, or just escape from a house full of guests that won't leave. The food is excellent, especially the Garlic Parmesan wings and there are plenty of beers on tap.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings and Fries, Chicken Wings
Some of the better bar food in the area. You get exactly what you expect.
No liquor store but they sold me booze ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was two of us and we ordered the $18 barbeque boneless chicken (20 pc). The chicken hit the spot of what we were looking for. It was well cooked, a little bit dry. Good flavor, did not need the blue cheese or ranch as the barbeque recipe held very well on its own. We also ordered a long island, which was well made and good strength. The inside is very nice and I enjoyed the crowd on a Monday night. Our server was clearly overworked, serving the entire place and bartending which was a shame to see. Although they tried claiming that boneless and bone in wings are priced the same And attempted to charge my card for $30 instead of menu $18 price while arguing with me until they realized either they were wrong or could no longer try to get $30. It could have been an honest mistake given they were overworked, but this gives insight on what one may experience here. I would definitely come back regardless as the price and quality of food and drink was quite a surprise, and bonus for being a very active Monday night joint.
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
My mom's currently in the hospital and hates the food, so we decided to try the anchor tavern! Amazing service and great food! My new "go to" spot on the island! Will be back soon! A+ service drinks and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Swiss Bacon Burger
Music was VERY loud. Chicken sandwich was VERY dry. Otherwise, we had a nice meal there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Fries or Hand Cut Chips
Walking in for the first time you feel the local vibe from the customers and the bartender's. With well over 15 drafts and numerous bottles I opted for a local IPA called Free Dive from Copper-tail Brewery in Tampa. Numerous TV's surrounding the bar. Asked for a menu and were told the wings were the top sellers. After perusing the menu I opted for the wings which were offered in 3 different increments. So I order 6 wings and was going to try something else. Wings arrived and I wasn't disappointed they were on par as some of the best wings I've had. I looked over the draft selection and noticed they had Labatt Blue ordered one of those and asked if this was Buffalo bar and the bartender explained that the owner was from Buffalo and they had another location on Davis Island. After finishing with the wings . I noticed that they had soft shell Tacos on the menu so I ordered the grilled chicken Tacos with a side of macaroni salad. Had another Blue and the tacos arrived.Was not disappointed the filled with chicken cheese and lettuce along with their homemade picco de gallo and the famous buffalo sauce if you want it hotter. The tacos were fantastic on the other hand the macaroni salad was a little bit of letdown had all the essentials but was lacking the spices to bring it to a 10. Overall the place is great and a great Hockey bar during the season. Cant wait to return
Cool local little tavern on Davis Islands; the kind of place you wish you had in your own neighborhoods...all the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Some of the best wings in town. Definitely a great local bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
The Anchor Tavern on Davis Island is a true dive bar with heart. With a laid-back ambiance and friendly staff, it's a welcoming spot for anyone seeking an authentic and unpretentious experience. The classic drinks, jukebox tunes, and sense of community make it a standout destination. Come as you are and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends or strangers. A gem worth visiting!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
The Anchor Tavern on Davis Island is a true dive bar with heart. With a laid-back ambiance and friendly staff, it's a welcoming spot for anyone seeking an authentic and unpretentious experience. The classic drinks, jukebox tunes, and sense of community make it a standout destination. Come as you are and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends or strangers. A gem worth visiting!
Late night Davis Islands hidden secret... they serve very late and the food is actually well prepared and most tasty! Bartender sometimes is found tending bar at another DI bar ... you're not seeing things?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great little hang out for locals with friendly prompt service and delicious plump wings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5