Food is great, service was awesome! Has that small town pub, yet sports bar feel. Texas burger was…read moreamazing! Get the corn nuggets, they are off the charts!

Dundee Bar and Grill is a not very well hidden gem of a traditional country tavern tucked away amid…read morethe corn fields and verdant hills of Northeast Iowa. These folks are totally on their game and worthy of a pilgrimage on the Tavern Trail. Dundee is a small gateway community on the scenic route to Backbone State Park, and the Bar and Grill a well known destination where bikers, car clubs, tractor rides, and everyone in the neighborhood rub shoulders, raise a glass or several, and indulge in great food from their postage stamp kitchen. It's pure tavern food at its most amazing best. Tenderloins, burgers, chicken strips, wings, great pizza, Friday Fish Fry, and absolutely awesome home made French fries are the heart of this comforting menu and guaranteed to satisfy. The Thursday wing special fills the place, and Friday Fish Fry packs even more folks in. I don't know how the servers keep up, but they never miss a beat. Hanging out here is a rural joy only known among the fields, hills, and hollows of this part of the country. My recent favorite here is the mushroom Swiss burger with home fries. The hand pressed burger is bigger than the bun, and dressed with plenty of cheese and mushrooms. Don't ruin this one with condiments. It's a thing of beauty without anything to distract from that simple perfection. The classic Iowa tenderloin is just that. Classic! Exactly the way they are supposed to be. You will never go wrong with one of these servings of hog heaven. Dundee pizza is a competitor too, but that's a separate review for another time. Just do it. Dundee Bar and Grill, another recipient of my personal 'Real Deal' award!

Amazing restaurant and awesome service there!! We are from…read moreNewJersey We will be back and would love to visit the restaurant again Thank you for the great service!

We stumbled upon this place one evening looking for something open for dinner by way of Yelp…read more This is a very simple little place that looks like it's on the outside of a neighborhood. There was an elder gentleman right across the street sitting on his porch with two dogs that greet folks coming and going. Walking in, we exchanged "hellos" with a gentleman that was leaving and he was very friendly and gave us a laugh. Going in, you could tell there were regulars straddles up to the bar and having a good time. Both bartenders that day we very personable without going over the top or acting like they couldn't be bothered. Basically treated you like they've known you for ever. Food was typical bar food. Not too bad if you like that sort of stuff. We would go back.

The food was delicious, service friendly and fast. I didn't quite understand the floors, bare…read morewood.. I would recommend this restaurant, I had breakfast and my husband had a burger. Both were delicious!

Simple comfort style meals as well as other items on the menu. The service is always wonderful and…read moreeverything is always generously portioned. I especially love the chicken soup.

The Pub is closed. It is now Emma's Cafe. Long live Emma's. A great addition to the community!!!…read more I'll offer a glowing review in the classic country cafe class when Emma's shows up on Yelp.

Five stars to supper a local business in a very small town! It's great to have a sports…read morebar/restaurant in Earlville! My first visit was on an "all you can eat cod" night. It goes until the fish runs out! Although I don't care for seafood, my other two dinner guests said the fish was great. Meanwhile, I had some cheese balls and a chicken bacon wrap. The place is divey, but clean--the perfect combination! If you ever find your self in Earlville, Iowa, I'd recommend a stop!

I've never been, but my parents, on a road trip with my nephew were told to take cover because of a…read morenearby tornado. They were told about the County Line by a local, and they were welcomed with open arms by the owner. She could see how scared my 8 year old nephew was and whisked him away and introduced him to her dog Jake. He was quickly put at ease and after about an hour, the tornado had changed paths and it was safe to leave. I'm really not one to write reviews of places I haven't been, but I was really touched by this story and the kindness of the owner and I feel it's something that should be commended. I'd be glad to stop in, if I'm ever en route or in the area. It's nice to see there are some special people in the world! Thank You!!

Nice place. Tasty cheeseburger. Owner/server nice lady. Excellent tenderloin…read more Tuesday night is BBQ Night.

An amazing small town cafe. The pricing of the food items are perfect and reasonable.The atmosphere…read moreis a small town cafe so don't expect anything different.They have a nice food menu and a salad bar that's loaded with many different toppings for your salad needs. We had the cod special and patty melt. Both food items were hot and fresh. Our server was kind and quick with service and telling us the week's specials. She also was very knowledgeable on food items and we will be back if we are ever up this way again. 5 stars to the highest standard.

We decided to stop for lunch while on a weekend getaway and this cafe was just fantastic. The…read moreserver was very friendly, the atmosphere was quaint, and the food was delicious. We had a pub burger and the Broasted chicken dinner. The chicken stole the show, so crispy and flavorful. The little salad bar was a fun addition to the meal as well. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

A friend of mine from out of state told me about this place. An hours drive from my house but well…read moreworth the drive. Most big tenderloins are very thin and dry. The Grove's is thick AND juicy. Be hard to pick anything else on the menu the next time we come here

So good, the bacon tasted fresh and the food was amazing! I have celiac and it was hard finding a…read moreplace in the area with a gluten green bun but they had them! Our server/bartender was also amazing! She was on top of everything and was very sweet. We did come in the middle of the day so not many people were here but that wasn't a bad thing! Give this place a shot it's worth it!

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

Absolutely lovely place. Service was an 11/10 - she belongs in fine dining I swear. The space is…read morelovely and clean, adorable decor, and the food was stellar. Highly recommend their buttery soft frittatas.

Visiting nearby Backbone State Park, and we saw a sign for the city of Strawberry Point…read more.. We found the 120-year-old Franklin Hotel, a historic landmark, and its restaurant on a Sunday morning for their breakfast buffet. I had to do it, as the hotel looks and acts the part of nostalgia, and its dining facility was so inviting. Greeted warmly by a pair of staff members, we were seated in the main dining hall, which looks like it probably did over 100 years ago. Loved the lighting and the overall decor. It was late in their buffet offering, so we did not have as many choices as those before us, but we had eggs made to order, then sampled the bacon, carrots, and other assorted items on the buffet. The server was kind and never considered rushing us, which was terrific. Pricing was reasonable, and kindness was in abundance.

Literally one of the few restaurants open on a winter Tuesday night, but we were so impressed by…read morethis "might as well" dinner choice! The historical decor and atmosphere is pretty neat. Both our dinners were perfectly cooked! I had a steak sandwich so juicy and well seasoned I required no sauce. His burger was unique and excellent. The owners son who was serving offered to give us a tour after we got to talking about the place. Glad we took him up on it! What a cool building and they've done a nice job renovating the rooms, while leaving some historical feel and furniture. Will definitely return and we'd like to stay and maybe host a gathering in either the party or the banquet room. What a lovely surprise this place is!