Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Wisconsin
  4. Milwaukee
  5. Milwaukee
Anchorage - Holiday Inn Riverfront, Milwaukee, WI

Anchorage - Holiday Inn Riverfront

3.3
3.3
26 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Anchorage Restaurant is our favorite place to eat in Milwaukee! Located on our first floor, the restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, with happy hour specials running from 4 pm to 6 pm. Stop in for happy hour and enjoy specially discounted wines, beers, and small plates.

For breakfast, select from a-la-carte options like buttermilk pancakes with whipped butter, oatmeal brulee or enjoy our Innjoyable breakfast with eggs, potatoes, choice of meat and toast.

Dinner dishes include classics like fish & chips, bacon-wrapped meatloaf and pan-seared salmon. We also offer fresh vegetarian options like Chef Adrian’s walnut burger and our Brussel Salad.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 962-4710
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Amanda Cooper
  • Catering
    Begin your joyful journey at a full-service hotel that specializes in magical weddings. Located along the shores of the Milwaukee River, the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront offers a variety of indoor and outdoor sites for intimate weddings or large, traditional ceremonies. Take the guesswork out of planning with all-inclusive packages for any budget. Our culinary professionals will prepare a customized menu, tailored to suit your unique preferences. Our seasoned coordinators will assist with all the details, including seating arrangements, entertainment and block reservations for all your guests. Let us help plan your big day, right down to the smallest detail. Please contact our courteous staff for a private tour of our elegant Milwaukee wedding venues.
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next business meeting, corporate retreat or social event at our newly-renovated, full-service Milwaukee hotel. Host formal events in our Anchorage Restaurant's 4455-square-foot Grand Estabrook Ballroom. Reach your highest goals in well-equipped meeting rooms, featuring modern essentials that heighten productivity. Stay on task with refreshment breaks, custom catering and planning assistance. Succeed like never before with premium audio-visual and value-enhanced packages designed to clear the mind and inspire creativity. With versatile facilities, a restaurant, lounge and post-meeting activities, Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront is among the top event destinations in the Great Lakes region. Send us your RFP and see for yourself.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Hampton Avenue and Port Washington Road
  • Parking details
    Located in the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront enjoy complimentary parking while dining with us at Anchorage Restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Live music Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30-8:00 on our beautiful patio overlooking the Milwaukee River
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3
3.3 based on all time ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.2Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseQuiet

26 Reviews
  1. MrPants

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was good to very good, except the three cheese truffle flatbread, which was very plain, missing any truffle flavor and seemed to be topped with the cheapest grated parm. Service was ok, could be better. I don't think a single finished plate was cleared until we left the table. Service was courteous, at least. Admittedly, I was annoyed that they claimed not to take reservations, even though I had a reservation on OpenTable. It just wasn't a good look for our birthday dinner, kind of embarrassing and awkward. We enjoyed the outdoor area; firepit, giant jenga, giant Connect 4, bag toss, comfy seating, live music. Overall, good.

    Is this helpful?

  2. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took mom and family for Mother’s Day brunch. The food and service were awesome.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Yummy2

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Food was great, service was good but with the open concept, it was very loud. We sat at a bar height table that was long and wide. With only 6 of us, it wasn't very conducive to conversation. However, as I said the food was great and the service was good so I would definitely go back. Everyone had something different from the menu and we all liked our food selections a lot. I would definitely recommend it.

    Is this helpful?

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The staff did a great job of accommodating our group of 7 with short notice, and even opened up a room they don’t normally use for a Friday night. Server was very attentive and made sure we were well cared for with some delicious food. Overall, a very good experience.

    Is this helpful?

  5. LindaA

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Open table took our reservation but when we arrived they were just cleaning up from a funeral celebration and there were no tables EVEN SET up. I think Open table did them a great dis-service as we left immediately for another restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  6. KrisZ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    This is not the Anchorage of old. Very limited menu. Ordered the Ribeye @ $32. I got steak and potatoes (not even a salad or dinner bread). I could have made better potatoes at home.

    Is this helpful?

  7. RonaldR

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Terrible service, had reservations and was told the restaurant was closed to a private party. Service was ok but only one server and was told we could not use patio

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Bad service and low quality food

    Is this helpful?

  9. Amibelwi

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Not super busy on a Saturday night, but that’s a shame because the service was wonderful and the food was delicious. Yes, it’s not the Anchorage of old, but the pared down menu still has plenty of options and the entrees we ordered were all well prepared. I could eat the succotash under the crispy trout every day. My only criticism is they were playing the same music at the same volume in the bar as in the restaurant. I think a slightly different selection in the restaurant would be better.

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2017

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    was very disappointed in the menu. We haven't eaten here in awhile and were surprised to see so little choices for food. The chief did a great job everyone was happy with their food. Other customers sat down looked at the menu and walked out. You might think of adding more selections to keep customers returning.

    Is this helpful?

  11. Turner

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2017

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We are outside which was very nice. Our server was very attentive and helpful. I ordered the fish tacos and they were delicious. My son and husband ordered the cod dinner and it was only okay. My other son ordered a hamburger with additions and was quite pleased. We ordered two appetizers and they were okay. Both boys ordered dessert, one the bread pudding and the other a chocolate cake- both delicious.

    Is this helpful?

  12. MegB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2017

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    I wasn't very impressed. My husband and I ordered fish and chips. $16 a plate for 3 tiny pieces of fish and a handful of fries. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but we could have eaten elsewhere and received more food for far less money. The only saving grace was our awesome server Laura. She was funny, efficient and knowledgeable but I can assure you, we will never eat here again.

    Is this helpful?

  13. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good and the waitress brought us a desert for the birthday person, so very kind. The restaurant is very clean and the service was excellent. The waitress was very nice.

    Is this helpful?

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Fish fry average. Disappointed that a restaurant that used to be known as a go to seafood restaurant is now just a hotel restaurant

    Is this helpful?

  15. songbird16

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2017

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Anchorage used to be a favorite special occasion place for my husband and me. He suggested we go there with a friend. It was our first time back since the remodel. I read several reviews before making the reservation & was a bit leery, as they were all over the map, but tended to be on the negative side. Unfortunately, our experience was on the low end, as well. My friend & I had the red snapper soup. It was good, but they no longer serve it with a bit of sherry, which definitely added an extra dimension, so that was a disappointment. We also had the perch dinner with potato pancakes, which turned out to be two very small pancakes, and an extremely small portion of coleslaw (same size container as tartar sauce). My husband had the all-you-can-eat fish fry. He originally was served two pieces, which were not very hot. Then we waited and waited and waited - even after my friend got up and tracked down our server - for him to get more fish. Eventually, he brought four more pieces, which ended up being too much, especially as my friend & I were already done with our meals. He apologized saying the kitchen was backed up, which we didn't exactly find believable, as it was not very busy - perhaps three or four other tables. Not sure we'll return . . . . . .

    Is this helpful?

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    What menu has gone downhill since last visit. Disappointed in food

    1 person found this helpful

  17. KimK

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2016

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    We used to go to the Anchorage when the hotel was Hilton. Then they closed. The hotel reopened as a Holiday Inn and the Anchorage is now no way near what it used to be. it used to be a classy place with a good menu, great food and service. Now it looks more like a diner and the menu is one page. I would not recommend it to anyone.

    Is this helpful?

  18. BB1964

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2016

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    This place is newly remodeled. The chairs are so low and hard that it is impossible to sit long because of back pain. The menu is small and the food was not good at all. I ordered some mozzarella sticks and you could tell what they were. My friend order wings and she said there was absolutely no seasoning on them.

    Is this helpful?

  19. CurlyH

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2016

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    We stopped by the Anchorage for a fish fry this past Friday. We had made a reservation online, but it was obvious that we didn't need it. . When we arrived, there was only one other couple in the restaurant at 5:30pm. The decoration of this place reminded me of someplace back in the early 50's. This restaurant is right on the Milwaukee River with large picture windows looking out over the water. It was clean and our orders were taken in a timely manner. I ordered an O'Doul's non-alcoholic beer, but was told that they didn't offer that brand, nor did the server offer an alternative. When our fish arrived, it was served with the smallest portion of cole slaw I had ever seen. We were also given a half a slice of rye bread without any butter, nor was any butter on the table. I guess that's how they can keep the price down to $12.00 a serving.

    Is this helpful?

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Inside was remodeled since my last visit a few years ago. Very sterile. Seats were so low at the tables you were right on top of the plates/food. Outside patio was nice - but inside was cold and uninviting. Food was okay - not stellar, but not bad. I won't go back. Too 'meh'.

    Is this helpful?

  21. BobK

    Milwaukee

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2016

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    My business colleague and I had a very nice lunch. His salad was fresh and healthy, and my salmon sandwich was delicious. The actual restaurant was closed, so we ate in the front common area. No nice view and not as much ambiance as the restaurant, but our server made us feel very welcome and comfortable.

    Is this helpful?

  22. Disappointed

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had made reservations for our first time visit. When we arrived we were initially told the restaurant was closed due to Mother's day set-up. Then we were told they were honoring the two reservations that had been made for the evening. The food and service were good, but it was weird being one of the two tables being served. I do appreciate the reservation being honored. The patio looked very inviting and we plan to go back when the weather is warmer.

    Is this helpful?

  23. eastsidemimi

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our food was perfectly prepared, and we were served promptly, but not hurriedly, by a very pleasant and attentive sever. It was a very pleasant evening.

    Is this helpful?

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2015

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    My server was very good but the food was mediocre. This was my first visit since the change of owner. The remodel is definitely a plus over the previous - but the menu is now just typical "hotel" restaurant - and very limited. My steak was okay - but the vegetables and baked potato were cold. My soup (potato/cheese) reminded me of when you try to heat up something cheesy in the microwave - the cheese separates and kind of curdles - and it wasn't even hot.

    Is this helpful?

  25. bob79

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2015

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The walleye and tilapia were super delicious.

    Is this helpful?

  26. eagl3s

    Milwaukee

    163 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Anchorage changed hands from Hilton Hotel to Holiday Inn. Food was very good and service was excellent. The four of us had great meals and the prices were worth the meals.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Anchorage - Holiday Inn Riverfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 962-4710.

Anchorage - Holiday Inn Riverfront is rated 3.3 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Anchorage - Holiday Inn Riverfront

4700 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hampton Avenue and Port Washington Road
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Located in the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront enjoy complimentary parking while dining with us at Anchorage Restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amanda Cooper
  • Entertainment
    Live music Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:30-8:00 on our beautiful patio overlooking the Milwaukee River
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 962-4710
  • Catering
    Begin your joyful journey at a full-service hotel that specializes in magical weddings. Located along the shores of the Milwaukee River, the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront offers a variety of indoor and outdoor sites for intimate weddings or large, traditional ceremonies. Take the guesswork out of planning with all-inclusive packages for any budget. Our culinary professionals will prepare a customized menu, tailored to suit your unique preferences. Our seasoned coordinators will assist with all the details, including seating arrangements, entertainment and block reservations for all your guests. Let us help plan your big day, right down to the smallest detail. Please contact our courteous staff for a private tour of our elegant Milwaukee wedding venues.
  • Private party facilities
    Hold your next business meeting, corporate retreat or social event at our newly-renovated, full-service Milwaukee hotel. Host formal events in our Anchorage Restaurant's 4455-square-foot Grand Estabrook Ballroom. Reach your highest goals in well-equipped meeting rooms, featuring modern essentials that heighten productivity. Stay on task with refreshment breaks, custom catering and planning assistance. Succeed like never before with premium audio-visual and value-enhanced packages designed to clear the mind and inspire creativity. With versatile facilities, a restaurant, lounge and post-meeting activities, Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront is among the top event destinations in the Great Lakes region. Send us your RFP and see for yourself.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo