Anchor Bar, home of the original Buffalo wing, officially opened its first Tucson location at 7080 E. 22nd St., Suite 104 on Wednesday morning. The restaurant occupies the former Brushfire BBQ Co. space and features a colorful mural by local artist Mauriel Morejon.
The new spot invites diners to experience a piece of American food history. In March 4 1964, Dominic Bellissimo tended bar at the original Anchor Bar Restaurant in Buffalo, New York. His mother, Teressa Bellissimo, created the world’s first Buffalo wings by combining deep-fried wings and her own secret sauce to serve Dominic’s friends, according to Anchor Bar.
Award-Winning Heritage
Anchor Bar’s reputation extends beyond its wings. The restaurant earned a America’s Classics Award from the James Beard Foundation Award in 2003 for its timeless appeal and quality.
Since then, Anchor Bar has collected multiple honors, including “Best of Buffalo” titles and recognition at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. Even The Simpsons paid tribute to the brand in a 2019 episode that celebrated Western New York icons.
Menu Highlights
The Tucson location serves many of the same dishes that made the brand famous.
Appetizers
- Cauliflower Wing Bites
- Anchor Bar Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Nachos
- Pizza Logs
- Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
- Mozzarella Stix
- Quesadilla
- Loaded Tots and Fries
- Pretzel Bites
- Fried Pickles
Salads
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
- Strawberry Pecan Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Garden Salad
Entrees and Pasta
- Your Mac & Cheese (add crispy or grilled chicken, bacon, and/or jalapeños)
- Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
- Chicken Parmesan
- Spaghetti
- Fish Fry
Pizza
- Cup & Char Pepperoni Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Wing Pizza
- All Meat Pizza
- Supreme Pizza
- White Pizza
- Cheese Pizza
Anchor Bar’s World-Famous Wings
- Traditional Wings (fresh, never frozen)
- Boneless Wings
- Jumbo Shrimp
- Meatless Wings
Sauce Options
- Extreme Heat
- Jalapeño Hatch Chile
- Hotter
- Spicy BBQ
- Spicy Garlic Parmesan
- Mango Habanero
- Medium (Original)
- Buffalo Lemon Pepper
- Mild
- Chipotle BBQ
- Honey Bourbon BBQ
- Garlic Parmesan
- Honey Garlic
Dry Rubs
- Habanero Ranch
- Jalapeño garlic
- Buffalo
- Buffalo Ranch
- Lemon Pepper
A Taste of Buffalo in the Desert
Guests can dine from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m., and 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
Anchor Bar Tucson invites locals to try the wings that started it all. “Please be patient with any wait times or lines,” the restaurant shared on Instagram. “Our team is still learning during this soft opening period.”
Anchor Bar is located at 7080 E. 22nd St., Suite 104. For more information, visit anchorbar.com.
Learn more about other Tucson wing favorites in our February 2025 article Tucson Wing Expert’s Top Wings in Tucson.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
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