We've been living in the area now for almost 12 years now and we've eaten here many times with "mixed" results. There have been several different owners in that span and it didn't seem like food or customer service was atop their to-do list. Well tonight, 10/17/25, was a very different experience. My wife and I stopped in for a quick bite, the bar is just that..... a bar you'd expect to find in many small towns from coast to coast. Some regulars at the bar, a few people at some tables, a few people eating and a few in the pool room shooting some pool. The waitress, I'm upset I didn't get her name, was pleasant and helpful asking if we'd like a drink. She was back in a jiffy with our drinks and we ordered our food. My wife ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and I decided to try the roast beef sandwich with Swiss cheese. It was a short wait and our food arrived......the roast beef, I can confidently say, was the BEST ROAST BEEF I've EVER eaten!!! It was seasoned to perfection and the consistency of the meat was excellent. The toasted bread it was on was on point and the Swiss cheese made the whole sandwich POP with flavor! I was so impressed that I was compelled to write this review. The staff, the waitress and bartender, both thanked us when we left. It was a great pleasure having eaten here and I'm ecstatic that Maquoketa has such a gem in this local establishment. Do yourself a favor and stop by for some cold beer and an excellent meal! read more