Stopped by 1st & Main recently for lunch with a group of four. They're a seat yourself kinda spot and you walk into bar seating as well as bar height tables. If you're with folks who wouldn't be comfortable in seating that height (as we were), not to worry! They have additional traditional table seating through a doorway to the right of the bar. They have a large menu so there's definitely a little something for everyone. I ordered the brie grilled cheese with fries. It was good. I expected more flavor from the brie (it tasted very mild) but the jalapeno jelly added a nice sweetness and a bit of flavor. The atmosphere is your standard pub. It's in a historical building and they provide a bit of the history on their menu which was neat to read. The service was accommodating and efficient. Get to it! read more

A groups of us went here today for a work lunch. This was the first time all of us have been here and from the moment we walked in, greeted by the waitress and immediately felt welcomed. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and patient. She offered recommendations when I asked; the chef was accommodating when I asked about taking crème brûlée to go and provided some berries with the cheesecake when we asked. I can't express how much we all liked this place and can't wait to be back. read more

Great food! Awesome drinks! Prices are great too! Atmosphere was very casual and not so much emphasis on the Bar! Loved it! read more

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The waitress came right away, Fri is and food were fats, hot and delicious! We had a great experience after a week of just ok dinners on a work trip! Great vibes too! read more

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We were staying in Galena and took a short drive here. Very good fried chicken sandwich and chicken tortilla soup.. Twisted fries were very good as well. I would come back here... read more

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A group of 8 got seated right away on a Saturday night. Drinks came quickly. We ordered. The waitress had to be reminded about the salad with the special. We got a big laugh out of being charged $.50 for its dressing. Really?? And it arrived with the meal, not ahead. Hubby enjoyed that special: baked chicken with potatoes & asparagus. My street tacos with steak were delicious!! There were 3 with lots of meat & veggies. Friend's had taco salads, which were average. The waitress told her choice of meats was included & she specifically asked about steak & then got a $3 charge. ? Another friend had potato bombs & loved them. Guys burgers were tasty & friend's hubby had a good Chicago beef sandwich. The place was really starting to hop by the time we left. read more

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Food was excellent as was the service. We were in town on holiday, but would go back to this restaurant when we travel through Iowa again.

I really like the place, a nice combination of atmosphere, location, and menu. Good food, and a versatile menu that has lots of specials on various days. I enjoy walking in and finding out what's on tap for today! Spacious, with quality customer service, and plenty of street parking. I'm not a beer drinker, but people rave about their options. I have had nothing but positive meals here, ranging from tacos to burgers to chicken, and they have all been quite good. They have me as a return customer, no doubt. read more

This is a great downtown spot with amazing friendly service and outstanding steak burrito. The ambiance is bar with ample non bar seating and large and quiet enough for easy conversations read more

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Met a local friend for a quick lunchtime meal. Space inside was comfy with an old timey bar vibe. We ordered drinks and put in our meal orders. My meatball sandwich was decent with a grilled bun and a mild sauce. The pinwheel garlic parm fries were top notch...I could eat a million of those! Simple meal, well prepared and presented. Would love to return and try other dishes. read more

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Love this place! We stopped by to watch a game and have a few bevs. Our bartender, Jicole, was amazing and gave great drink ideas. She was also open to making ideas we had. read more

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I need to add a further like my 8-28 review having finished my takeout from my meal at 1st and main the shrimp count is at 18 to 20 total, cooked perfectly. again excellent food and service ,can't wait to return read more

Stopped for lunch on our way through Dubuque. Food was fantastic! We had a philly cheesesteak sandwich, a pulled pork and Mac sandwich and salad with spinach, apples and dried cranberries. Everything was delicious and our server was so kind and friendly! Highly recommend! read more

Everything was excellant. Food, Service and Ambiance. Going back this weekend. Had not been there before and was really happy and full when we left. read more

Came here for dinner and a couple of drinks Atmosphere is cute. Big! Seemed busy! The menu is big - lots of options They have a good range of beers as well - many different options Tried the maple chipotle wings.... the sauce was amazing. Highly recommend. We ordered the Mac and cheese appetizer-small portion, it was mediocre warm and didn't think it was very good but I'm a Mac and cheese snob so that might be part of it My fiancé got the meatball sandwich- bland.... not a lot of seasoning The potato things that came with the sandwich were 10/10. I would come back if my friends wanted to try it but I wouldn't go out of my way to try it again... read more

We were in town shopping so this was our first experience at this excellent bar! We brought our daughter and son-in-law with us. Three of us had the Root Beer pulled pork and one a delicious and juicy burger. I can't tell you how awesome the pulled pork sandwich was. So tender and the flavor that will make us come back for another! The fries were so unique and finally someone cooked a french fry that was crunchy and done. Our server was friendly, informative and attentive. The beer was cold and the bar was relaxing. I recommend that you experience it for yourself because we will be back soon too! read more

Hello 1st and Main is good. The wait staff did well! I would like to give it a 4 but just can't. I had the salmon that was good but nothing special. I think they arr probably better on the bar food. I will be back for a burger someday soon. Go check the place out in Downtown Dubuque. It is a neat place just expected a little more! read more

Stopped in for a quick visit and to go order in this new reality: a chicken Caesar salad and sweet potato fries that was very much to my liking. Easy to see why a town that isn't necessarily a huge Yelp user destination has so many reviews, a solid 4 stars to which I concur. Good selection of drinks on tap and more, to my liking but alas, was in the midst of a long drive so for another time. One more thing that caught my eye: this town has a *lot* of bars and restaurants downtown. Actually, kind of a stunning amount, so the fact they're a solid four stars indicates this place is the real deal. Would love to make a longer visit at another time when sitting at the bar without a mask and quaffing a beer over their great food is possible. read more

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My first time coming into 1st & Main. My boyfriend and I were pretty hungry and looking for a tasty hot lunch to hold us over until all of the New Years Eve festivities later that night. The BF went with the Chicago sub that came with a side of au jus. He crushed the entire sandwich so I'm pretty sure he liked it. I went with a turkey and ham club sandwich that came with a nice pesto aioli on it. Both of our meals came with some bomb garlic Parmesan fries in this fun spiral shape. They give you a huge portion of fries and your main meal, so I couldn't clear my plate, but I sure tried. It looks like they have a daily lunch special that comes with fries and a drink for a good price. They had a wide variety to choose from on their menu, so I'll be back to try a new dish next time. read more

Three of us stumbled across this jewel in Dubuque. Such an amazing location. Old mercantile building, but completely updated inside! FYI - bathrooms are spotless! Service by such an enthusiastic staff, and knowledgeable on the food and selections. The soups & appetizers were fresh and hot. We started with the Cheesy Potato Bombs - crisp outside, soft inside, incredible flavor. I ordered their meatball sub - perfect baguette, the right amount of sauce mozzarella cheese, and the meatballs were juicy & flavorful. My wife tried the Spaghetti Flatbread - sounds weird, huh? She encouraged us to try a bite - wow! Thank goodness it's a generous size as we all shared it! Nate tried the Philly Cheesesteak - flavorful, gooey cheese (in a good way) and the most flavorful shaved beef. Can't wait to visit again when in the Dubuque area! read more

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Dubuque appears to completely shut down on Sundays. So, we were hard pressed to find a place that was open, while we walked through the downtown area. When we finally picked this place, I had the 1st & Main Burger with their spiral parmesan fries. Sigh...the meal was a miss. The burger comes with peanut butter and jelly, which I have had on other burgers and really enjoy the sweet with the savory. Unfortunately, neither the PB nor the jelly were present enough to even be tasted. After two bites, I pulled back the bun to even make sure they were there. They were. But, both were spread VERY thin. The other problem with the burger was that it was undercooked and greasy. Fries can save the day, right? Fries make every meal better!! Nope. The parmesan was literally isolated to 2 fries in the middle of the plate while the others were bare. All in all...a very disappointing experience which made me wish we just would have kept on walking. read more

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Just ok for us. Hubby had a cheeseburger. The fries were more like potatoes that were similar to wedges but cut in a different shape. I had the shrimp tacos. Two flour tortillas each filled with 4 little shrimp. Also the strange take on French fries. read more

Really good breakfast this morning!! The special was a chorizo breakfast burrito (enough said, handed the menu back). Lightly spicy, generous fillings and there are hash browns in there too! Very good, very filling. Great service. We had a side of two fried eggs and toast and split it all between the two of us. The toast seems homemade- Yum!! We arrived around 8:30a on Sunday and wasn't busy yet. Perfect time. Total bill was $14 before tip!! Fantastic deal :). When we're back thru here, we will be back. read more

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I am currently sitting in this restaurant for 9 Mins (long time) and my mouth is so dry. I would love a tasty beverage or a water. Our waitress is ignoring us on purpose. I don't know why. read more

There was a piece of paper from the raw meat patty on the burger that I ordered. When brought up to the waitress, she was unconcerned and did little to compensate for the error. We were still charged for the extremely small portion of fries that were included with the burger. Needless to say, would not recommend. read more

As I approached this eatery on a frigid December afternoon my eyes lit up the moment I was seated and given a menu. Between the appetizers and the entree the food was incredible. My burger and wrap were second to none. The potato curls were on point and the cost of the whole meal was very reasonable. The staff were very friendly and my experience was outstanding. I would highly recommend this place if You are looking for quality service with a relaxing atmosphere. Two thumbs way up! read more

10/10 would recommend 1st & Main for lunch or dinner! I'm sad I didn't come here sooner since I live in the area. My loss. The food was great. Service was quick and staff friendly. This will be a go-to for me. We went for lunch on a Saturday. Covid precautions are in place and practiced here, masks required. The sweet potato fries were sooo good! How they're cooked and seasoned is perfection. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their meals too. read more

Tried the breakfast buffet for first time today. OMG!!!! this is great!!! The service is great, the atmosphere was good too! Their were plenty of selections, and they all were good Biscuits fresh,not dry. so good with the sausage gravy . Also had a dish with potatoes, chorizo, and bell peppers, that was great, Chef Roy told me about this. Yes he comes out and talks to people. Don't even get that in some of the fancy, overpriced places They also have an order menu, if not interested in the buffet I will definitely go again!! If your in Dubuque on a Saturday, Or Sunday, Try it , you'll be glad you did! read more

On our way home from a trip, my husband I decided to stop here after looking at the reviews on Yelp, and also the pictures of the food. When we walked in, the waitress said to sit anywhere and then she disappeared. When we asked for a menu, we were told that they were only doing a buffet (for Mother's Day), and again the waitress disappeared before we could say anything. Since she had already served our drinks before mentioning the buffet only option, we decided to just do the buffet, as we were hungry and out of town, so options were limited. The buffet has scrambled eggs (which were over cooked and dry), ham (it was good, as it was soaked in honey), sausage and bacon (the bacon was fresh and tasty, however the sausage was bland and dry), French toast (it was okay), cheesy hashbrowns (again just okay), biscuits and gravy (the biscuits were good, but the gravy was slightly poured on and there was no extra, so it congealed on top of the biscuits), egg flatbread (it was okay), and an assortment of cookies and cakes (didn't have any). You could tell the staff was overwhelmed and the kitchen had trouble keeping up with the amount of people. Furthermore, the buffet was stashed in one corner of the restaurant, and they were using the end of the bar for holding jams, jellies, and syrup. It was discombobulated at best. What really aggravated us was that it was $17.00 per person for this generic buffet! Also, I ended up taking a picture of their advertisement for this buffet, as it had items listed on there that they didn't even serve! Would I come back here? Yes, but only when they are running their normal menu. read more

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Great place to stop for lunch! Good selection of beer and the hard stuff. Llcated in a historic building downtown. The staff is always very helpful and know their menu and drinks. Really makes the experience a good one. And the food is pretty dang good! Definitely a place you should try in dubuque! Atmosphere: 4 Service: 5 Cleanliness: 4 Quality: 4 Value: 4 read more

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Really nice breakfast buffet. Basically a hotel buffet breakfast menu, but done correctly. The melon was actually ripe, biscuits fluffy, and the sausage was perfect. Friendly service. read more

Very friendly staff! Breakfast was delicious! We ordered the main stream; hashbrowns with cheese, 2 eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravey and toast! They also have mimosas! read more

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I would've gave it a 4 but the service was slow and my food was warm. Pancakes were light and fluffy and the cheesy hash browns was delicious! read more

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Bartenders were attentive but food was suspect at best. Attention to detail is non-existent. You cannot say you are a chef if you serve this. My parmesian fries were plain fries tho ordered otherwise. My wife ordered baked chicken. It stated it came with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Nope it came with watery, bland instant potatoes and mixed vegetables if you can call them vegetables. The carrots look like a crusty heel! The bartenders too should've been observant of such a horrible looking dish and not have presented it to a customer. read more

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GET THE SWEET POTATO FRIES!! We chose the bacon cheeseburger- cooked to perfection- and had the sweet potato fries. Let me tell you, these were perfectly crispy and fluffy at the same time. So good! Atmosphere was good, more of a date night place, not a great place for kids. read more

Love 1st & Main good food, good service and nice variety on the menu Onion rings are the best but so are the wraps read more

They have a good variety of food and beverages here. Lots of options for different beers. Had a great time at dinner. We'll have to visit again for dinner soon. read more

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We were in town and the Barrel House was closed (we love that place)! We drove down the street to 1st and Main, what a cute place. Unfortunately, that's all we enjoyed. Ordered drinks, never has a Bloody Mary that tastes like that. Couldn't drink it. Same with drink #2. I'd like to say the service was good, but honestly she didn't have a clue. I realize help is hard, take the time to train the ones you have, this place could be great! read more

Downtown bar where they serve pub style food. I had a burger with cheese and onion rings. It was delicious. The French fries were greasy. Many beers on tap and popular with the younger crowd. On a Saturday night a very loud place. read more

This place was recommended from a friend so after a long drive we decided to stop in for dinner. We had the spaghetti flatbread, Cheesy potato bombs, mango habanero wings and the sirloin Filet. I also had the Pumpkin spice martini and it was amazing! Everything was delicious and the service was first-rate. Our server was named Mike and he was awesome! read more

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