Lake front, live music, cold beverages and dock side boat access. This place is a must do during spring, summer and fall months. Plenty of TVs and good food. There is inside seating climate controlled, covered open air seating and a lower bar near the water where live music sets up. Let's go Columbia - Let's turn up at Catfish Johnny's/ Rusty Anchor!!!
Patra Mercedes
Super late writing this review but at least it’ll be here before they open for the next season. I worked as a server for less than a month here. My skin is dark. That’s why I quit. Other employees always had an awkward way of bringing up race in conversation and it never failed for them to ask me if I wanted their black tables, rarely happened because diversity doesn’t exist on that end of the lake but anytime a poc came in all eyes were on me. Sick. This spot is for locals. If you are visiting from out of town and just want to appreciate the views, grab a drink or a bite, go to Liberty!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jennifer T
Terrible food and service. Had to send all food back and not once did a manager intervene. I will not be back nor recommend to others. Very dissappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Boom Boom Shrimp
Daniel Logsdon
We ate at the upper level, outside overlooking the boats, the water and the lower level with the band. From our perspective, it was the best seats in the entire establishment. Our waitress was the friendliest person.Parking: Plenty of parking for paying customers.Kid-friendliness: There were several children there and since the audience was cool and laid back, all was good.
The Rusty Anchor is attached to Catfish Johnny’s and is a casual, pub like expert with a simple menu, but good food. Live music and you can feed the turtles!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
kaylin riney
Love going here. But FYI- they close for the season on September 25th. Would have been nice if they updated their hours on here so people didn't waste their time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Candace Griffin
Fun time at the outside bar listening to live music. Bartender was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Peddemors
Owner denied my real ID citing it as fake and then proceeded to verbally assault me. Also heard he treats his employees incredibly poorly and can be a bit “grabby”.
Service: 1
stephen L.
My wife loved her salad. Seems to be normal now to spend over $100 for 2 adults ms 2 kids. Nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna U.
Awesome lakeside boating stop! Good food, clean bathrooms, pleasant quick service. Catfish Plate
Great place for fun food and drinks. They always have great live music and are on the lake which makes it kind of like a little oasis!!! Lots of fun!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
robert jackson
There was a waitress named Toss, she was excellent ?, and very attentive, this place and all their staff are always on spot, the food was delicious ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp
shawn buinicky
Great food, amazing staff. Can't tip enough for the impeccableservice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Giesler
We love it here...casual boardwalk type setting with a tike type bar overlooking lake murray and the marina. Dont forget to get your picture with the big Catfish on the side of thw restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp, Peel and Eat Shrimp
Alexander L.
Came for a pre-dinner drink by the water and was not disappointed! Bar staff was friendly and the on-site band provided the perfect ambience to bring the day to a close. Try the frozen mudslide! Thanks!
Lake front, live music, cold beverages and dock side boat access. This place is a must do during spring, summer and fall months. Plenty of TVs and good food. There is inside seating climate controlled, covered open air seating and a lower bar near the water where live music sets up. Let's go Columbia - Let's turn up at Catfish Johnny's/ Rusty Anchor!!!
Super late writing this review but at least it’ll be here before they open for the next season. I worked as a server for less than a month here. My skin is dark. That’s why I quit. Other employees always had an awkward way of bringing up race in conversation and it never failed for them to ask me if I wanted their black tables, rarely happened because diversity doesn’t exist on that end of the lake but anytime a poc came in all eyes were on me. Sick. This spot is for locals. If you are visiting from out of town and just want to appreciate the views, grab a drink or a bite, go to Liberty!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Terrible food and service. Had to send all food back and not once did a manager intervene. I will not be back nor recommend to others. Very dissappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Boom Boom Shrimp
We ate at the upper level, outside overlooking the boats, the water and the lower level with the band. From our perspective, it was the best seats in the entire establishment. Our waitress was the friendliest person.Parking: Plenty of parking for paying customers.Kid-friendliness: There were several children there and since the audience was cool and laid back, all was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad, Grilled Chicken
The Rusty Anchor is attached to Catfish Johnny’s and is a casual, pub like expert with a simple menu, but good food. Live music and you can feed the turtles!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love going here. But FYI- they close for the season on September 25th. Would have been nice if they updated their hours on here so people didn't waste their time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Fun time at the outside bar listening to live music. Bartender was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Owner denied my real ID citing it as fake and then proceeded to verbally assault me. Also heard he treats his employees incredibly poorly and can be a bit “grabby”.
Service: 1
My wife loved her salad. Seems to be normal now to spend over $100 for 2 adults ms 2 kids. Nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome lakeside boating stop! Good food, clean bathrooms, pleasant quick service. Catfish Plate
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Great place for fun food and drinks. They always have great live music and are on the lake which makes it kind of like a little oasis!!! Lots of fun!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
There was a waitress named Toss, she was excellent ?, and very attentive, this place and all their staff are always on spot, the food was delicious ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp
Great food, amazing staff. Can't tip enough for the impeccableservice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love it here...casual boardwalk type setting with a tike type bar overlooking lake murray and the marina. Dont forget to get your picture with the big Catfish on the side of thw restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Shrimp, Peel and Eat Shrimp
Came for a pre-dinner drink by the water and was not disappointed! Bar staff was friendly and the on-site band provided the perfect ambience to bring the day to a close. Try the frozen mudslide! Thanks!