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Who Runs The Anchorage Tavern Now? (Somers Point, NJ)

New owners reported

As of September 2026, ocnjsentinel.com reports The Anchorage Tavern changed ownership; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.

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What the source shows: Ocean City Sentinel reported the Fitzgerald family took over Anchorage Tavern in April 2023 after longtime owner Don Mahoney retired, and the restaurant's current website, checked 2026-09-08, still lists active hours and driving directions.

  • Season / episode Season 22, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 823 Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On 'Roadtrippin'' (aired 2015-02-27), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Anchorage Tavern in Somers Point, New Jersey, where the kitchen turned out Buffalo Crab Cakes and Flounder Gorgonzola. The tavern occupies a three-story building in the Bay Historical District that has operated continuously since 1874, making it one of the longest-running businesses in Somers Point. According to the Ocean City Sentinel, the Fitzgerald family took over the Anchorage in April 2023 after previous owner Don Mahoney retired, a transition that required Somers Point City Council approval for a liquor-license transfer that March (Ocean City Sentinel, 2023-06-28). Under the Fitzgeralds, the tavern added a digital ordering system, live weekend music and a late-night small-plates menu while keeping the original menu and staff intact. The restaurant's current website, checked 2026-09-08, still lists active hours and driving directions.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 22, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Roadtrippin'
What was featured
Buffalo Crab Cakes and Flounder Gorgonzola
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Anchorage Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anchorage Tavern still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, ocnjsentinel.com reports The Anchorage Tavern changed ownership; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.

What happened to The Anchorage Tavern after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On 'Roadtrippin'' (aired 2015-02-27), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Anchorage Tavern in Somers Point, New Jersey, where the kitchen turned out Buffalo Crab Cakes and Flounder Gorgonzola. As of September 2026, ocnjsentinel.com reports The Anchorage Tavern changed ownership; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.

What is The Anchorage Tavern called now?

As of September 2026, ocnjsentinel.com reports The Anchorage Tavern changed ownership; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed.

Where is The Anchorage Tavern located?

823 Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Anchorage Tavern?

Season 22, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired February 27, 2015. The episode is titled “Roadtrippin'”.

Who owns The Anchorage Tavern now?

As of September 2026, ocnjsentinel.com reports The Anchorage Tavern changed ownership; reviewed by our team, not yet independently confirmed. We name individual owners only where a source we cite names them.

Is The Anchorage Tavern still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Under the Fitzgeralds, the tavern added a digital ordering system, live weekend music and a late-night small-plates menu while keeping the original menu and staff intact. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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823 Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244
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