A fun place to have a meal or appetizer after visiting the Surf Ballroom and museum. Our server…read morewas awesome. Food was tasty. A bit pricey but can understand considering it's' location. Drink special was a Yellow Fever. I'm a Sidecar drinker but the Yellow Fever was tasty. You have to go to at least once but go when there isn't an event happening at the Surf Ballroom.

It was very busy because of an event at the surf. There was a bit of a wait, but you need to…read moreexpect that with a concert next door.

I am thankful for the recommendation from a fellow downtown Clear Lake staffer, as Sevens proved to…read morebe a quality place to eat with kind customer service and a vast menu. I enjoyed their burger with all the trimmings, and it was delicious! Loved their fries. Everything was perfectly cooked--good-sized portions. My Better Half enjoyed her Reuben sandwich. Our server was kind and friendly. The interior was clean, and the restroom was spotless. I liked all the booths and the ability to watch sports on the overhanging TVs on a crappy weather day.

Dad and I were recently on Clear Lake as part of a Father-Son road trip. The nice folks at the…read moreSurf Ballroom recommended Sevens Restaurant for Lunch and mentioned that it was "old school" Clear Lake. Judging by the subdued lighting, dark woods, and local themed pictures on the wall, they were right. There's actually 2 "rooms" to this place: the Restaurant and the Sports Bar, both with interchangeable offerings. After an easy downtown parking experience (maybe because it's off season?), we wandered in and were immediately seated in a nice big roomy booth. As I was driving, I skipped the beer and chose lemonade in addition to the day's special - hot beef sandwich. Dad had another lunch special consisting of moderate portions of soup, salad, and a half sandwich. We both enjoyed our orders, although my choice was a little heavier than I was normally used to. Dad's selections had a little more variety and color balance. Sevens is a neigborhood joynt that I could get used to if I lived here. There was much more on the menu than what I chose and the prices (usually ending in 7) were crazy reasonable. Our wait guy was also great.

In a town full of local Mexican restaurants Agave Azul was a disappointment. The good- the house…read moremargaritas were tasty and if I'd only had a cocktail- I'd feel better about the restaurant. Unfortunately, we had dinner. I had the birria tacos and it was just not good food. It said the shredded beef came with corn tortillas. What arrived were three filled corn tortillas that had been deep fried. It was greasy and not at all what I had expected. The beans were spread out on the plate in a really unappetizing look. Three entrees and 2 margaritas came to over $60. At $20 per diner I just expect better food. There were about three total dining parties when we were there- so it's relatively quiet. There was only one server I saw and she did well providing service to the three parties. I will definitely not be going back. There are just too many better or cheaper Mexican restaurants in town.

We were visiting from out of town and hungry for Mexican. We decided to try Agave Azul after…read morelooking through other reviews. The restaurant sits on a a corner so that is a good location. There is seating on the main floor but it looked like there was an upstairs. Service was prompt but we were the only ones in the restaurant at 5:30p on a Saturday. The restaurant was busier by the time we were done. We were greeted with a complimentary basket of chips and salsa, which was a nice touch. There was a good variety of options on the menu. The one downfall is the other couple we were with wanted the Carne Asada and they were told the restaurant was out of that. That was disappointing and other couple made a choice B and C, in case they were told again the restaurant was out of something. My husband got the chicken taquitos and I had the Birria tacos with rice and beans. The taquitos were a little different than anything we've had before, there was a sauce over the top so they were not as crispy as we are used too. The Birria tacos were decent. Not spicy, not overly flavorful though. The rice was really good (and I usually don't care for Mexican/Spanish rice) and the refried beans were ok. The other couple we were with really enjoyed their second choice for dinner. I can't remember what exactly they ordered but it was another steak dish. They were really happy with it. All in all, not a bad place to eat. I would go back but I would probably check out some of the other options in town before returning.

It was a bright and stormy day. We were forced out the high way due to a blizzard. We found this…read moregem and thank goodness. The place was nice and the service was wonderful. I had the fajitas burrito (made vegan) and it was so delicious!

This review is for the Clear Lake, IA location. I have also tried the location in Eagan, MN…read more Neither locations food taste good. I don't care for El Loro food in the twin cities, but I thought I would give this location a try. Different state. Who knows. Don't order off the pictures. What I ordered is in the picture I attached. You don't get what you thought you were ordering. I ordered the poblano enchiladas, seeing that it had green sauce and covered with cheese sauce. THAT is not what I got. I got enchiladas with some red mole sauce over it. The mole sauce was gross. Didn't finish it. It went in the trash. Sorry, I didn't get a picture of what I received, but it wasn't like in the picture, believe me.

First of all, Kay made me the best Old Fashioned I've ever had in 55 years. Wow! This woman…read moredeserves a medal for her hospitality and kindness. We spent July 4th (our 19th anniversary) at The Draftsman. It's in the basement of The Historic Park Inn. Not much in town was open on the holiday. So we hung out with Kay and played pool. We had beef tips and chicken satay. Certainly our least fancy anniversary dinner ever. But Kay made us feel like family and even bought us a round. What a sweetie! Thanks, Kay!!

Bartender was... NOT Friendly!…read moreNOT Welcoming Perma FROWN We waited nearly 10 minutes at bar to order food before kitchen closed. And when we were finally acknowledged, and ready to order after floor is, we were told kitchen closed at 9pm Visited July 5, 2025

We visited during Band Festival weekend and the Happy Donkey had definitely rebounded a bit from…read moreour last visit. This time the lime margaritas tasted like lime and we did enjoy them! The service was good and everyone enjoyed their meal.

When I stopped by the happy donkey, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their tacos and…read moredrinks. Their house-made strawberry tequila was the highlight of my visit, and I appreciated the option to order drinks in ceramic vessels with unique flavors like lime, pineapple, and other tropical flavors. I ended up buying a few bottles to go, and I would definitely recommend this place to others. There is ample parking and the service was fantastic.

We dined at the Leadlight on a Saturday night. The restaurant has a Frank Llyod Wright feel with…read morePrairie Style art work and furniture lending to a warm and cozy ambiance. We started with the Historic Old Fashion and crab cakes. The cocktail was well balanced. The crab cakes had a nice crisp to them. We ordered the Cast Iron Ribeye, one medium and one medium rare. When the steaks came out, I asked which was which and our waitress walked back to the kitchen. She came back and explained they were both medium rare. We were hungry so went ahead and had them instead of sending one back. The peppercorn glaze on top of the ribeye almost overpowered the flavor of the ribeye. The ribeye was tender and flavorful. The restaurant was not particularly busy that night but the two waitresses on duty had to hustle. Our waitress Karen was great. Staffing seemed to be a real problem. The bartender was making drinks for the restaurant and covering the downstairs bar, slowing down the time it took get more drinks. While we were not in a hurry, we noticed several tables frustrated with the service. We saw the manager once the entire time we were there and he just came out, looked around, and went back to his office. As busy as everyone was, I was surprised he did not pitch in and clear a few tables or help expedite the food.

We loved our evening at Lead Light. The service was excellent and the meal was beautifully…read moreprepared and delicious. The menu is limited, but sufficient to meet the preferences of most. The beer menu was tip-top. The restaurant has a quiet, serene atmosphere. We can't wait to go back.

Great atmosphere, good food that is consistent, Service is great with few exceptions. Tap beer…read moreselection is better than most.

Best pool tables in Clear Lake Amanda the bartender is the…read morebest This spot is open during the winter season