B77 bus toward Red Hook to Conover and Coffey Streets.
Prices
$10-$13
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
Bar Scene
Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Delivery
Dine at the Bar
Good for Groups
Late-Night Dining
Lunch
Take-Out
Catering
Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepted/Not Necessary
Delivery Area
Beard St. to Gowanus Expy., Ferris St. to Smith St.
Profile
A neighborhood place catering to neighborhood people is how the owners want you to think of this Red Hook restaurant. That means classic diner fare, a full bar, and breakfast anytime. But dishes like cod in tomato with chickpeas and chorizo, to say nothing of drag karaoke nights, point up a commitment to something more. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
Extra
It's karaoke night at Hope & Anchor Thursday-Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to closing. Reservations are recommended.
Recommended Dishes
Cobb salad, $8; chicken pot pie, $12; New England clam cakes, $5
6.3
"Mixed Reviews" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10
As a "local", I have been going to this diner for over 3 years now.
Because frankly there is nothing else in the area. At first, I was charmed by all the nice attention and "better" diner food options.
But the more I kept coming the more I experienced terrible things. It went from bad to worse... Like an abusive lover you keep coming back to... If you go on a regular basis, please share your sentiments. I'd like to start a therapy group. I was a very loyal customer and an extremely generous tipper and overtime I found myself being ignored, talked back in condescending ways, my privacy invaded and saw the staff disintegrate into bullies from hell.
Most karaoke nights are fun for the first time but if you go back often you will see the inconsistencies and their lack of professionalism. The more tip you give them the more entitled they get. Take note. It's a strange place...
You'll never see me there again...
Hope & Anchor
IKEA draws us to explore Red Hook & Van Brunt restaurant scene
Yes, we are a guilty Manhattan couple that took the free IKEA water taxi and decided to make a day out of Red Hook after the IKEA opening and reading about the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition. We started the afternoon out with a walk up and down Van Brunt street where we stumbled on Hope & Anchor. What a gem of a find. We chatted with several locals, but we also saw many misplaced Manhattanites sipping Bloody Marys and trying to fit in. Food was outstanding--try the Mac & cheese. A guilty pleasure and they serve it up right here with ham, chorizo or other add ins. Bottom line; take a trip to Red Hook--you know it's worth it. Make a day out of it--we did, great success!