The Anchor Spa - a Karl Franz Bar & Restaurant

Website has a full menu but when we got there they only two entrees on the menu.

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.

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

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.

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.