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!

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.

Great food, service and atmosphere!! A wonderfully inviting…read morelocal hot spot for friends and family.... did I mention the food is superb? Let's not forget the amazing staff!!!

This restaurant has so many choices and in my trips up from Iowa I have never been disappointed!!…read moreGreat service from the staff and the owner!! Desserts, cheese curds, homemade ranch dressing and most recently the fish tacos, were amazing!! You will leave FULL and likely have something to take home!

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!

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.

The place is just absolutely fantastic. We've never went there where we haven't got the most…read moreexcellent service and just delicious food at a very affordable price for the value and quality that you received. The salad bar is always excellent and I just love the hamburgers with the handmade buns.

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!

It was busy so we sat at the bar. Yes, they have a breakfast bar…read more Our first time here and we enjoyed everything I did have the homemade pop tart on the side, which was excellent. We will definitely be back.

The food is always amazing, always fast no matter how busy, service is quick, they are very nice no…read morematter who has served us, lived in galena my whole life and never had a bad experience old owners or new. The vibe in the building is adorable, comfortable, and homey. but ALWAYS make a reservation, they're a small establishment and are very good, so a reservation is necessary. and if you are planning on eating there during the summer, make sure to make the reservation weeks in advance, they're booked quick because, well it's great, and summers busy. If you are unable to do stairs though, make sure you request the downstairs area!

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!