Well, the best thing about Barefoot is the outdoor space. I mean they even bring in palm trees! The seating and bar space is large. There are a lot of docks too. The food definitely leaves a lot to be desired. It's basic nachos, brats, etc. Items that lack flavor and are easy to make. It sounds like the have music at night and I'd come back to chill, listen and drink. read more

This is such a great place and a must go to for anyone visiting! Although it is packed all the time we were able to find a great table quickly, and a server approached us before we could even walk up to the bar to order. The staff is very friendly and helpful, we didn't say anything about a messed up drink but they replaced it as the bartender realized on their own they had poured the wrong drink. The tables are great and plenty of umbrellas with shade makes this a perfect atmosphere no matter what time of day! read more

Barefoot Bar - Tito's mule - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Tiki bar, waterfront deck. We were told that it was table service by a server only to find out it was counter service for food -- drinks were table service. Food was ok - albeit high in price and mediocre quality. read more

Food was very good! Service was EXCELLENT the server was extremely nice to us and the food came fast! The place was so cool nice place to eat and swim! They have a playground and a slide next to a dock in the water! Everything was amazing! read more

Barefoot Bar - Shot from our dinner table! - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

If you like a Boat up to or a Drive to out door dance party style bar that is a pretty decent club in the late hours then come here! Come for Drinks and the experience. Careful on the food and have fun! It reminds me of Cancun tucked into the heart of the Scandinavian Riviera (Iowa Great Lakes) read more

I have never been so disappointed in a "family friendly place". The servers all sit around the bar while they have a ton of tables to serve and the food hut is beyond rude. There were barely any people and somehow 5 orders took an hour. I will never come back and support a business who doesn't recognize when they are delaying everyone's day and one of the young college kids was even rude to my mom. He snapped at us and told us it wasn't his fault for the delay. Your crappy food and lame drinks will be a thing of the past soon. read more

Not a grey place for food but for beers babes, music and fun you really can't beat it. ROCK ON OKOBOJI !!!! read more

Barefoot Bar - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

The place we wanted to go is closed on Wednesdays so we ended up here. Kids had fun on the little playground & trying to catch chickens (very islandy vibe), but the food was super overpriced and lame. It looked like a school lunch. Think walking tacos (actually on the menu) or hot dogs, but at $10 plus dollars. My family was all hungry an hour later. I'd maybe go back for the music and view but def not food. read more

Barefoot Bar - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

This is a fun spot to hang out and enjoy an adult beverage (or two) while the little ones play in the kids area. Waterfront palm tree bar in Iowa?!!! read more

Barefoot Bar - Barefoot Bar Happy Customer - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Not for the food. Drinks came in cute cups. Right on the lake but definitely listen to the music that's about it.

Staff is all on summer job and super fun and kind. The drinks come in collectibles and funny cups. AND are tasty AND affordable. I've never been to a tourist destination that has affordable beverages. I'm impressed and encouraged. I'll go again for SURE. however, the food...it's the equivalent of what you can microwave at any gas station. If you made a menu in your mind of what a Midwest restaurant that wants to cater to the most tourist people possible you'd be right in the wheelhouse. Chicken sandwich, pizza, nachos. Honestly the food is just there to make sure the awesome drinks zone doesn't get too rowdy. I'll pack lunch next time so I can stay longer! Really enjoyed. read more

It's one of those places you have to go to once just because it's such an iconic spot but it's more hot that then the food/drinks. Service was good, food was typucss as l bar good (not served, you order and pick up yourself) read more

We were so disappointed in the Barefoot Bar. Their drink service and drinks were great we must say (the strawberry margarita was good and service friendly) The food was HORRENDOUS. You order at the counter and they were out of ribs and brisket. There was food sitting waiting to be picked up with flys swirling around it and walking over it and the employees were joking around in the kitchen. We got a BBQ pork meal and it was like it was made at a high school concession stand. The nachos tasted pretty good but were not great quality. The atmosphere is cool but never get food here. read more

Barefoot Bar - BBQ Pork Meal and Nachos - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

I agree with many of the other reviews. The view is beautiful. The atmosphere is fun. The service for the drinks is good, but the food is overpriced and not the best. But I do recommend everybody go there at least once. I haven't done the night life so I don't have anything to say about the music. It's fun to watch the kids playing in the lake. Just enjoy the view. read more

Impressive collection of the most basic and tasteless drink and food offerings at Okoboji. It's hard to find a more burnt out and poorly organized staff and bar/food arrangement configuration. Think "crappy college bar" but extremely overpriced and full of overweight, hammered Trump people who think that Jesus did indeed concoct the nearly poisonous pina colada in front of you. And the beer selection is awful. Imagine a sandy oasis with tasteful drinks, lively conversation and excellent food to really top off your Boji vacation. Now...get on Yelp and go find that place. This is not it. My recommendation: skip this tourist trap dump and support a place that will actually take care of you as a customer. #SingleUsePlastic #StopDressingLikeAPirate #DiabeticDaiquiris read more

Stopped in for one last visit for the season. Expensive drinks, over-priced frozen pizza...but the view, the VIEW! Can't beat the fun lake slide and water mats for the kids. Makes the subpar food and expensive drinks all worth it!! read more

Barefoot Bar - tables with umbrellas and palm trees - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Amazing drinks and service workers worked fast and were very friendly great help when ordering

My girlfriend and her family stopped by the Barefoot Bar for a drink this past weekend. I ordered a frozen wine, (froze, I know), but all of their special drinks had grapefruit in them and I don't like grapefruit so I buckled under the pressure. BUT, it was actually pretty tasty. There was a live band that wasn't too bad but during certain parts of their set, they would put the microphone in a patron's face and the patron would see completely off key and it was pretty bad, lol, which kind of killed the vibe a bit. Overall, it's a cool place that is practically on the beach so the view is pretty good. It definitely has the 'beach vibe' to it. read more

Well...let me jump in here folks and tell you that the atmosphere and drinks and music are out of this world but the food is an insult to anyone with a mouth -YUCK! There are so many restauranteurs struggling why can't this place partner Up with someone who knows what the heck they're doing? I paid $12 for a taco salad that was disgusting. You have to leave your table to go to a stand and order your food and then wait for it to be ready and go pick it up... And the reviewer that mentioned that it tasted like gas station food was giving them the benefit of the doubt.What a waste of a terrific venue and so very disappointing! read more

Great place off the lake for some drinks and boating. They have a lot for the kids to do aswell. Regular bar food. People dress is swim suits and cover ups here. read more

Worst representation of my home state outside of Florida. Premixed frozen drinks are awful. You taste nothing as far as alcohol, but all sugar. I got a pee warm west okoboji red, I love their beers, just not warm. The food, what a joke!! My wife got a turkey sandwich that was literally Oscar Moyer deli meat with a slice of white American cheese on it. Kicker: it's the most expensive sandwich on the menu!! I got the brisket sandwich and it was trash. Here's the worst thing though... I watched our bartender make a guy a Bloody Mary. When she went to to put the vegetable garnishes in it, she decided to mix it after that and dumped all the garnishments onto the filthy bar mat, she picked them right up off the bar and stuck them Right back in his drink. So nasty. Please don't let this place mislead you from the AWESOMENESS that is Florida! read more

Barefoot Bar - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Honestly if I could give this place zero stars I would. The frozen drinks were awful. I'd bet there wasn't any alcohol in them. So I decided to order a Long Island ice tea. The worse I've ever had, it tasted more like sour mix. My husband ordered a beer and it was warm. We decided to order lunch. That was a mistake. The worse meal I've had while in Okoboji. I ordered the turkey sandwich. It was literally cheap cold cuts and a piece of American cheese. It's sad because this place looked cool when we walked in. We were excited. Unfortunately we will never return. read more

Barefoot Bar - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

this was a stop on our boat tour and we all had a great time here. lots of drink options and outdoor seating. maybe on the pricier side but it is a huge tourist spot. their frozen/tropical drinks are verrrry sugary but were still fun and you get to keep the cup your drink comes in! their gift shop had a lot of great souvenirs too! if i'm ever back would love to try their food but a must stop if you're in boji read more

Barefoot Bar - mudslide - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Drinks are overpriced. Atmosphere is jammed packed. Bunch of snot wealthy people. Enjoy a six pack at home

Super excited to visit this place because it seemed to be a staple in Iowa. We stopped here on our road trip and were excited to try some drinks and eat some food. The bartender made it seem like we were the biggest inconvenience and we were one of 5 groups at the bar. Wasnt busy or anything. When you're excited to try a new place it sucks when the first employee you see is in a foul mood. Drinks were alright... didn't seem like there was alcohol in them to be honest. Food was EXTREMELY overpriced for what it was. Beautiful views of the lake read more

Barefoot Bar - a plastic cup with a straw on a wooden table - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Drinks are ok. Food ticket times are ridiculously long and prices are crazy for the meager quality. They aren't making french cuisine. It should take 4 minutes to put food service potato salad and a hot dog on a plate. It took an hour and seven minutes for our food on a Sunday afternoon well after the normal lunch hour. Would you pay $2 for this side of guacamole? read more

Barefoot Bar - $2 worth of quacamole? - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Great frozen drinks. Live music. Fun atmosphere! Kid friendly bar. A must stop in boji.

Fun drinks and atmosphere!! Food is terrible. The service was good, the bartenders name was Shaggy. The issue came when our groups of girls (Bach party) saw him later at another establishment he spilt part of his drink on one of the girls, totally could have been an accident but then once he realized it happened he then PURPOSEFULLY poured out the majority of the 2 drinks in his hands at our feet! We originally had plans to go back the next day but after this interaction I will not be going back. read more

I thought it was a fun atmosphere. All of the kids were playing in the water and but I noticed how dangerous the slide is!! The kids heads were like 2 inches away from the dock because of the slide. read more

Food is way overpriced and extremely underwhelming and it's almost like a concession stand but still somehow managed to take 50 minutes to prepare two $15 frozen pizzas and nachos with a warm Caesar salad with no dressing. It wasn't busy. It was a Sunday night and they seemed very well staffed. The space is amazing to just sit outside on the lake and grab a drink but the food was a total let down! read more

No Shirts - No Shoes - No Problem! Following an afternoon excursion on Lake Okoboji on the Queen II, my son, Gayle and I decided to stop for a drink at the Barefoot Bar on our way home to the cottage. It's located within the Parks Marina and it's a little tricky to find your way and park once you reach the sign. The Barefoot Bar is large, is nice decked out in a Tiki theme, and with a little shade from a readily available umbrella, offers a scenic, comfortable, and relaxing experience. And by California standards, the drink prices were almost cheap. I especially appreciated the availability of swimming and other play options for my son, while Gayle and I were enjoying our drinks and eating his portion of the nachos. We came too early for any entertainment, but the Barefoot Bar offers a full schedule of music and other recreational options (such as the Dock Hop). I also came away admiring the hard working entrepreneurial genius of the owner - Butch Parks, who I have never met and whose hard headed Okoboji zoning adventures will be touched on in my upcoming review of the Okoboji Boatworks. Not only does he execute a great customer focused and employee-friendly business model, but combining it with a sometimes low-margin maritime business, brings a whole new meaning to making a "Boat Load" of money. read more

The Barefoot Bar on Lake Okoboji is one of those places you have to visit when on the lake. It's mainly and outdoor bar on a large patio just on the edge of the lake. The view is great, the service is not, but you expect that going in and you're not disappointed. They do offer cocktails by the bucket, so bring a friend. read more

Barefoot Bar - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Weekend entertainment is awesome and free. You'll pay your cover charge for the band in drink costs. It's so much fun. One of a kind.

Great night life. Great live music. A must if you are in Okoboji. Lots of fun. Can't comment on the food. read more

Barefoot Bar - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

When you go to a place like Barefoot Bar and your expectation is to just enjoy yourself at an outside venue and enjoy some nice scenery, then you won't be disappointed here. It's a lively venue with entertainment and a beautiful view right on the lake. If you are going for a great dinner, this probably isn't your spot--otherwise, if you are looking for any of the above then Barefoot Bar is for you. Barefoot is a must on my list every time we are in town. It's just so pleasant sitting out and watching the boats in the lake. Again, it's a lively venue and just fun to be there. It kind of reminds me of a Margaritaville bar & restaurant. The drinks are good. Are they great--probably not. But they are good enough for what you need while sitting and enjoying the outside. I haven't ever ordered food here, but my friend says it's not that good. We go just for the drinks and scenery, and we love it. I took one star away because we did order waters, and they brought out warm bottled waters. It was a bummer to pay a few dollars for warm water. Other than that, we have always had great service here. Go for the fun, music, and atmosphere--and enjoy a drink or two of their famous frosty drinks. read more

Its a bar. We decided to head here after a day of boating. The food was concession style, so we had to order at a window, despite being seated by a waitress and giving our drink order. So a bit odd, but the food was good. The BbQ seemed homemade, and the drinks came in keepsake cups with funny sayings on them. For kids it is a perfect spot to stop. It had a playground readily available that kept the kids occupied, and had a lot of umbrellas to provide plenty of shade on a sunny day. Good all around. The food was 3 stars but the venue and convenience for the kids added a 4th star. read more

Barefoot Bar - Me and one of the boys chillaxin at the Barefoot - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

The place is decked out Bahama style, we felt like we in Florida for a little while:( Friendly staff is a plus. However, 2 drinks and a quesadilla plus hot dog and shrimp cocktail came to over 60$ way overpriced and the drinks were super weak. read more

Barefoot Bar - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

This was absolutely the worst food at an unreasonable price I have ever had. They definitely cater to the drunk boater crowd as repeat business because a sober person would never choose to try it more than once. As far as boat up dining goes the lakes, The Ritz will definitely be getting my repeat business. If I could post this with a zero star rating I would. But unfortunately the app requires a minimum of one star. read more

The bar is in the main building of the Marina, so after you park a block away - you have to walk thru the retail section (everything from hats, shirts and popcorn, to boats and lake toys) to get to the outside. This was a holiday weekend so there were 2 men with dueling pianos and they couldn't carry a tune to save their lives. The large crowd played along and sang along as much as they could, but they were flying by the seat of their pants (poorly). We sat at one of the many bars and I saw multiple machines along the back wall promoting the frozen drinks. I ordered the strawberry daiquiri and immediately asked the bartender what the chemical taste was and she said that they were serving so many of these that the prepared mix doesn't have a chance to freeze all the way. I couldn't finish it. It was a nice people watching location but we said "been there done that". read more

Barefoot Bar - Sitting at main bar looking out on water - Bars Near Me - Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cannot believe I drive from Twin Cities to see a great band, The Lonesome Losers and there are some kids and adults games, cookie face etc. Going on during their sets. Unbelievable-pick one or the other. Water games or band really annoying read more