This is now known as Uptown Grill and has a complete remodel and I believe new management. I've…read morebeen here mostly for drinks to catch up with family or stop in for St.Pats day and I think there has been a huge improvement. Service is really fast and staff is super friendly. Not to long ago I had a surprise party for my dad in the extra room they have and it turned out great and the pizza we ordered was delicious. And I was just around for St.Pats day and it was the same great service.

This is a family owned business so they take pride in the restaurant and their work. And you can…read moretell. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and inviting. The food was incredible. I went with my sister and her husband. She had the special grilled cheese and chili. He had the Reuben and I had the Blazin' cheeseburger. There was not a thing wrong with our meal or our first visit. We will definitely be going back here to enjoy what else they have to offer. Highly recommended.

One of my all time fav soft serve ice cream stands! They have so many flavors to choose from. My…read moreabsolute fav is the Tornado with vanilla ice cream, oreos and cookie dough. The cookie dough is so fresh, it's delicious. The portion sizes are also very generous. I love that the stand is right before you hit the downtown main street, and super close to the river. It's just order at the stand and then they have a few outdoor tables. Whenever I'm in town, this is a must stop. Note their opening/hours are seasonal. They are also cash only.

The best ice cream you could ever ask for! The whippy dip is truly a gem. The cookie dough is…read morehomemade and in a league of its own. Definitely a must stop in decorah!

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.

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.

I got the, Oh my god roll (on fire!) it was super good! My favorite here however is the Norse roll!…read more The service is super good and the lighting and vibes is amazing!

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

We live in the land of Mexican food, so for us to choose Mexican we had high expectations. I gotta…read moresay, it was the best thing we have eaten in Decorah. The shrimp ceviche was ridiculously fresh and tasty. I am looking forward to forward to leftovers. My son asked our waiter, who I'm pretty sure was the owner, what his favorite thing was, it was a shrimp and mushroom dish with a creamy red sauce, he does not have left overs. We did not have drinks besides water, but the Margaritas were a good size and looked yummy. We sat out on the patio and there was no lack in good service. There are two indoor dinning rooms that have a lot of comfortable seating. Rating muy bueno!

We stopped by on our way out of town to grab some coffee, lefse, and cake to go but had never been…read morebefore. It's a cute shop where everything is made fresh and I'd like to come back to try their actual food. The staff was all really friendly and answered all my stupid questions without a single stink eye! The space has lots of wood and looks like you imagine an old world, mom and pop diner type establishment to look. It was dead right when they opened but I imagine it gets hopping around meal times. The lefse was fantastic! Incredibly flavorful and was perfect with some jam and cream. We got the cookies and some almond cake to go. The cookies were more bread than cookie but tasty. The cake was like an almond torte. Really rich but also solid.

Not a coffee drinker. I stop for the Norwegian pastries and lefse wraps and Rommegrot. I appreciate…read morethe quaint cafe and quick friendly service. The portion size does not fill you up.

Stopped here during a girls weekend. It was not bad but it was not great either. Stopped in a…read morelittle before 9pm and the kitchen was already closed. Sad considering it was a Friday night and they stay open till 2am. We wanted a snack after having a late lunch that day and struck out. The drinks were not bad. They do not have a full bar, drinks are limited to what sells. It was also very quiet. We were the biggest group with only 2 other groups there. Had a bunch of pool tables, darts, and a few arcade games. But no one was using any of them. Bartender was very attentive and helpful and even did table service.

Stopped into this small town BBQ restaurant/bar for a quick lunch. The menu was simple but covered…read moreeverything a place like this should have. The BBQ choice was brisket, pulled pork and ham. They were out of ham which was one of the two I wanted to try. I got the brisket sandwich with coleslaw instead of a combo plate. It was good meat on a toasted bun and the slaw was fresh. I tried the BBQ sauces provided, one spicy and one not and I didn't like either one. Not sure if they were homemade or just modified but I didn't care for them. The beef was very good though, tender and nicely smoked. With a good sauce choice it would get another star. Overall it was a good meal, nice waitstaff.

Very good food truck. Had burgers, wings, BBQ, quesadillas, and more for entrees. Fries, cheese…read morecurds, and fries pickles for sides/appetizers. Also had vegetarian friendly options such as falafel. Average food truck prices, $12 average for entrees and $6 to add a side. Got the falafel w/ fried pickles. My dad said the pickles were possibly the "best he'd ever had". Falafel was flavorful and came on pita with chopped salad (cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes) and sauce. Food seems to be freshly made and takes a few minutes but well worth the wait. They give you a little buzzer than alerts you when your food is ready so that you don't have to wait right by the food truck.

Big city food truck in a small town. We had the Trossville hot chicken sandwich and pulled pork…read moresandwiche, both excellent. The hot chicken was nicely hot, but nothing extreme, so everyone can enjoy it. The pulled pork had tasty sauce, nice slaw and big fat pickles - very good. My wife, lifelong big city girl, commented, "this food tastes like it's from the big city." Oh, and the fries. They offer a truffle-fries upgrade, which we haven't tasted, but even the plain fries were great. Seemed like fresh-cut potatoes, and well seasoned. Other menu items may include burgers or tacos. And they have the rrgional favorite, "cheese curds", painted on the truck. Seasonal, mobile and varied hours, but if you catch them open, highly recommended. Frequently seen parked at Dixie's Biergarten. We enjoyed them outside Pulpit Rock Brewery.