Seems like La Rana used to be mostly a little lunch bistro but the food has been phenomenal for…read moreyears now. Reservations are highly recommended because it's such a small place but you won't be disappointed.

Ever once in a while, you stumble upon one of those unassuming Main Street bistros that turn out to…read morebe serving up amazing food with a shocking bar selection. That's exactly what happened with La Rana. My cousin and his wife said that it's one of their favorites and after this chicken salad, I can see why. The ciabatta was pillowy soft and this Sriracha almond chicken salad was perfection. The salad was lightly dressed with an amazing balsamic vinaigrette, and I'm glad that I split the sandwich with someone because it would have been tough to get through both halves. My only regret is not going back there and having the chicken curry special with a glass of wine in the evening.

Wonderful evening of great food and even better service from Simon and Kim. Don't sleep on this…read moreone. The wine, drinks, beer and food were excellent. They provided everything you needed for a perfect dining experience!!!

From the moment we were greeted and seated we were treated like family. Our wait staff Simon was…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. They have an insane wine list along with some of the best mules I've ever tasted. I can't believe I didn't take a photo of my Strip steak but it was gorgeous and wonderful! Truly the food was delicious and you can't go wrong with a single thing on the menu as it all was so delicious! The ambiance was nice and although it was packed it was cozy and super welcoming. The manager was friendly and amazing to chat with at the end of our meal and we had such a blast! I'm glad we made a reservation and stopped by! The book Rubaiyat and being able to sign a little piece of history was pretty neat memory we will take home from our trip!

This is one of those "destination" breweries that is as much about hosting events as it is making…read moregreat beer. That said, the beer tends to be excellent (if they have it on tap). It's an enormous, industrial-chic space and is built for events and charter busses. Their patio is dog friendly but you have to come inside to order at the bar after checking in. The food looked decent and the pretzel was ok. Standard, uninspired brewpub food for the most part. Worth noting that their beer list isn't up to date so we missed out on a few barrel aged things they said they had. Basically you have to get there on release day if you want any non-flagship dark beers. It's a nice one-stop shop on a road trip for food and beer but I don't think it's worth going out of the way for.

Second time coming in. Can't say I like their beer but the food is tasty…read more Got a burger and cheese curds this time. Super filling. The fist time, we shared a crab Rangoon pizza, which was oddly delicious. Will definitely come again.

So good we went back the next day! Recently returned from my girls trip and just had to rave about…read morethe amazing food we had cooked up for us at Magpie Cafe/Coffeehouse! The ordering at the front makes things super quick and seamless, once food is brought to the tables they are self service for everything else mostly! The whole ambiance from Saturdays hustle and bustle packed table to table then on Sunday a calm, quiet, vibe filled morning - both times food was amazing! You HAVE to try the apple danish, my ladies said their coffees were some of the best they had in the area as the beans were high quality, and otherwise I don't think you could go wrong with any of the breakfast options but my favorites were the biscuits and gravy, their plate sized pancake (added berries!), and a breakfast burrito with Green Chile sauce. This cafe is not only gorgeously decorated, but with the food being a hit - it's a must go if in the Decorah area.

Employees seem to change seasonally which means it's hard to retain folks which is a red flag…read more The restaurant hasn't seen many improvements to the space even after the fire a couple years ago and could be elevated into a hip space given the appropriate love, care and attention. It needs a deep clean and a vision. Food is ok but is quite expensive.

I really love the vibe of this store! We stopped in during a first-ever visit to Decorah. I was in…read moresearch of local cheese and singles of local cider. I scored, big time, on both counts. They carried a good range from local cheese maker WW Homestead and also had a nice variety of Wisconsin cheeses along with some imports. The cider selection really came as a wonderful surprise, though. I used to cider being given a short shrift compared to beer. Instead, they had a great variety from local cideries, and I even bought a bottle from Belgium! My husband found a few new beers, too. If and when I come here again, I'd love to look through more of the store, even as I check on the cheese and cider anew. This is definitely my kind of place.

We stopped in to grab sandwiches for lunch. We were there before lunch and we're the only ones…read moreordering sandwiches. It took two staff members 20 minutes to make two sandwiches "made to order". We stood there and had no idea why it was taking forever. They did toast the bread. As pictured, I was glad they had GF bread but it made my sandwich much smaller. I got lettuce, red peppers, "avocado" the green paste you see on the lid, pepperjack and mayo. We bought a large bad of chips and a tea $2.29 and our total for two "no extras" sandwiches, the tea and one bag of chips was $24 and change. Still can't believe how puny the meal was. Only two veggies before you're charged .99 for extras. I expected it would be substantial and filling. Otherwise the store was clean, and has lot of options for foods and natural products.

Based on our visit here earlier today we can atest to the fact that these folks received a very…read morewell deserved award for the Best Burger in Iowa 2026! All three of us (the Mrs, my Aunt, and myself) ordered the Biertgarten Smashburgers and we split an order of the Cheese Curds. The burgers were two 4oz chuck/brisket patties, fried onion, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and Smash Sauce served on a toasted brioche bun and is FANTASTIC! Have plenty of napkins at your disposal as the flavor oozes from this burger! The hand-cut fries are a great side and very good too (I had to add some salt to put them over the top)...the Cheese Curds made it a trifecta...they were outstanding as well, crispy coating and melt in your mouth cheesyness! The servers were very helpful and ready to help out at a moments notice. Dixie's Biertgarten Smashburger has moved on to my Top 5 Burgers I've Ever Had list... It was around 3 in the afternoon and the place was packed (casual atmosphere and some sports on the big screens) so you may have to wait for a seat...there is some outdoor seating but it was raining today but FYI....it's definitely worth the time so be patient!

We rolled into Decorah after a hot day on the motorcycle and pulled into the parking lot which was…read morefull. Walked in and was greeted warmly and told how things work. Seat yourself, order at the bar and receive a buzzer to pick up food. 2026 best burger in Iowa so we ordered that to share, along with a generous basket of lightly battered and delicious cheese curds. Burger was very shareable and came with fries. Not sure it's the best in the state, but it was very good. Despite being busy, food came out quickly. Great selection of local craft beers on tap. Decorah has amazing beers. Special note that the staff was very friendly. This was a great bar and grill and I can totally see why it was crawling with guests. We will be back when in town again.

No service? Yes, no service…read more We were waved to a table, and given menus. They have a relatively attractive dining room. Then nobody came to help us. More than five minutes, perhaps closer to ten passed. They weren't busy. One of the servers kept making rounds, but not stopping. I'd have been more patient if a beverage was offered. We decided to take the hint. We walked across the street to the sports bar, which wasn't our first choice. I have no idea if the food here is good.

This was a very yummy restaurant. Note it has a lot of Japanese food and sushi choices, but expect…read moreto find other asian influences. I will say this is the first Japanese restaurant I've gone to that did not serve miso soup but egg drop instead? One person in our group ordered a green curry that they said was really good. So throw in some Thai also. Sushi was really good we ordered a few rolls and shared. The service was good however we felt rushed and like we were irritating the waitress with our questions so not impressed with service. Make sure you request wasabi with your sushi as they don't bring the ginger and wasabi automatically. We would definitely go back and maybe wait staff was overwhelmed as it was quite busy. The food we received was all good and no complaints it is a little louder than most Japanese restaurants.

Sports Bar with Bar Food…read more I asked for crispy fried, and was given crispy fries. I asked for bacon on my patty melt, and I received good bacon on my sandwich. The Swiss cheese had great flavor. My companion had a quesadilla that was bulging with a ton of filling. My only complaint: There were flies that I kept having to shoo away.

My friend mentioned this place to me before we went to Decorah and I'm glad I took her suggestion…read more I had a really good salad and my husband's burger looked excellent. It wasn't as loud and boisterous as many sports bars can get. But the Vikings were not playing. So take that with a grain of rock salt. Our server and hostess were excellent! I simply loved how they both checked in with us regularly. Definitely on our return to on our next trip to Decorah.

Having Easter Brunch at Kozi Pie Shoppe in Decorah, Iowa was the right decision for this NE Iowa…read moresenior couple. Whew! We did not have to wait even though we did not make reservations because they had tables for those that did not make reservations. They were very organized. The wide selection of dishes and dishes offered something for every taste bud. They were all delicious. A small quaint restaurant that reflects the atmosphere of the community is our kind of place. In addition, we could hear each other talk, and there was enough room for someone that has trouble walking to get around.

Got three sweet pies. They were terrific! Coming back next time for the savory pies. Nice location…read moreright in downtown Decorah.

Love this place. Food comes out quickly. It's delicious. I could probably eat half and take half…read morehome but it's so good I usually stuff my face! They have Mexican coke, which is tasty.

This ceviche is my absolute favorite. Seasoned to perfection. This is the meal I CRAVE!read more