The Anchor will take you back to an earlier time with its low lighting, well-worn but comfy booths, nautical-themed décor, retro jukebox full of surprises and inexpensive prices that seem out of another era. Grab a bite to eat from the meat-and-potatoes menu, or just stop in for a beer or two. The Anchor is a Yale favorite, and only a hop, skip and a jump from the Shubert Theater.
This eatery lives up to its name, having stayed on the scene for 42 years, with the same owner, in the high-turnover restaurant business. Through all that time, it has offered the same cozy and intimate interior, with black-leather banquette seating, juke box, dim lighting and seasoned bartender. The hearty helpings of home-cooked meals haven t changed, either, nor has the friendly...