This is our go to place for a cheap family chicken night. Is this the best chicken and sides in…read moreDubuque, of course not, but for the price it's hard to beat. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and tasty, the fries are not home made bit still very good and quite a large serving. Also can't go wrong with the onion rings, very addictive. If your ever looking for a quick meal for yourself or family give it a try, it is carryout only so call ahead and order, don't forget to add some hugh shrimp as a bonus.

Yesterday 8/06/2026 I ordered 2 catfish dinners and they were horrible tasted like the fish was…read morespoiled and they fried it so hard there wasn't hardly any meat on the fish this was a horrible experience I was so disappointed it wasn't worth my $27-$28

You'll love this place award winner of wing fest five years in a row ,hot roast beef,grandma's home…read morefried chicken friendly environment family run

Yes - Kalmes is located in the median of Highway 20 - giving traveler's from Galena and Dubuque the…read moreoption to pull in for a burger and a beer. They have their regulars - who come in to watch sports and chat with the employees - but they are welcoming to folks passing through. I have enjoyed the Chipotle Burger and the Mushroom Burger. One with regular fries, one with the seasoned waffle fries. Rick has had the steak sandwich and a burger. Burgers are fine - the combo of the chipotle sauce, cheese, bacon - and the one onion ring - was very tasty. The Mushroom - I should have asked for grilled onion instead of raw. Still good flavors. Cash only. No draft Beer. Pepsi products - including Diet Dew. Good choice for a quick meal on our Chicago/Oelwein trips.

We drove by and decided to stop for lunch. A large smoker was out front was the deciding factor. I…read moreordered the brisket platter. The brisket was juicy and flavorful. Super tender and I enjoyed every bite. The restaurant was clean and decorated like a bbq place should be.

First, great that this location has reopened! Having the large smoker up front outside helps drive…read morepatrons in. Menu is limited which still being new may be understandable. Smoked 1/2 chicken is tasty but only about the size of a 1/2 Cornish hen. Serving it on a large sheet pan makes it look even smaller. Eating it on parchment paper with a knife and fork means you're also eating the parchment paper. Coleslaw is awesome. Ribs are too. No children size portion which means the lowest price entree of macaroni and cheese is $18. NOTE: Dinner for two adults and one child with only one fountain drink was $80(+) before tip! Inappropriate for a casual BBW eatery. Macaroni & cheese is very tasty! Unlimited fountain drinks are a great idea. Suggest serving all entrees on the smaller size metal sheet pan for better presentation. Need a vegetable side - green beans for example. Corn bread tasted like a Jiffy mix. Honey butter tasted like regular butter. Please add jalapeño or something! We will wait a couple more months before trying it again. Hopefully it'll become a "keeper."

A town staple. Good in all seasons. A great mall stop. Friendly staff. Good for drinks.read more

The best part about the Dubuque Mining Company is the atmosphere--it feels like stepping straight…read moreinto a scene from Smokey and the Bandit or any classic 1980s trucking movie. The décor strikes a perfect balance between local flair and vintage diner charm, packed with enjoyable little tchotchkes that give the place a personality all its own. The waitstaff is fast, friendly, and on top of everything. Service is efficient without ever feeling rushed, and the prices are more than fair for what you get. The food? Exactly what you'd hope for from a great diner: simple, satisfying, and delicious. Dubuque Mining Company delivers exactly the kind of experience it promises. The only reason it's not a five-star review is because it can be tough to get a seat during peak times--but that just proves people know it's worth the wait.

Food was out of this world. A burger is a must! Amazing staff and such a fun atmosphere! Don't…read moreforget to play the claw machine and WIN!!!!!!

Once again a delicious meal. Thank you very much staff! Appreciate again the friendliness and…read moreservice!!!

Mason Dixon Saloon, as it is unfortunately titled and branded, is one of the only places in Dubuque…read moretoday that provides pretty darn solid ribs and smoked meats, as some of the other BBQ joints have shuttered over the years. I am pleased, in fact, to report that in having tried the ribs, they have smoking down pretty well and churn out some good food. On other visits however, I was surprised to find the pork on the Cuban sandwich and basket to be an odd texture and pretty off tasting. I'd say that the food is pretty standard otherwise, with what seem to be the usual Cisco/USFoods frozen to fried fare. Nothing incredible, but your familiar greasy stuff to get a quick, cheap-enough lunch in. The service over the years has been mixed as well, during the table service hours, the place has had attentive and kind service, but every weekend the place turns into a confused staging ground for what all-too-often seem to be fake-ID toting college underclassmen. At these hours, the place feels uncomfortable for anyone over 22, and it's hard enough to get to the bar rail at these hours any way, much more-so to be seen by tenders that all too often are overstretched if they're even behind the bar to begin with. There's also the obvious gripe with the ambiance. Bourbon barrels cut and stacked along the walls, set against the backdrop of a big crocodile crawling the room -- pretty cool, if not a little kitschy. The obvious problem remains: why the homage to the Mason Dixon line? A symbol of the south? A bygone time? Something to suggest that the ~perfectly fine~ ribs will transport you to another place? My thought is that all too often, and rightly so, it's associated with the border into a land where slavery existed right up until the line was no more. A line crossed to become free, or on the flip side enter a land where it was okay to treat a black man as something sub-human. If that's where this saloon wants to transport me, I'm good. They changed their branding from a confederate flag striped longhorn to what it is now, but the name and the feeling remain. I should hope that they can see that in a Dubuque that is hopefully changing with times and trying to be a welcoming place to folks of all races, colors, and creeds, it may be time not just to retire the flag, but consider what the line their named for stands for to people other than the white guys in their hometown (a group that seems to want the good ol' Southland to adopt the rural Midwest).

God forbid the DJ play any type of good music, it's like the guy is trying to make people leave,…read moreguy won't even take recommendations. Like I'm trying to save your job brother.

Great! Got the chicken teriyaki and it was delicious. Veggies were really good and the chicken was…read moregood quality. Yum yum sauce that came with it was delicious as well. 8/10

Good food. Not many vegetables though. Lots of salmon and rice…read more Service is quick. Challenge it is a food truck. Environment. Standing out in Winter not great. Yet, no options available close by.

First stop after checking in to the DeSoto House. Nice ride from southwest Chicagoland. My partner…read morechose the Rossini Spritz and I had the revolution hazy IPA. (If you're from Chicagoland you know about it) We ordered up some pita chips got our drinks as we reviewed the dinner menu. Kylie, our host was greatly attentive and recognized that we were not in a hurry. We ordered up some soups, crab bisque and french onion. While we waited the soups we made our dinner decisions. The pork quesadilla for my partner and the half pound burger for me. Our conversation was casual after our ride to Galena today and the 80's-90's radio station it well with this comfortable bar-restaurant. The drinks were great, our soups and appetizer were perfect and our meals hit the spot. We had a great relaxing meal. Drinks and meals each really around $40 each. We'll be back.

Solid place to eat, food came out nicely. It's a chill, relaxed vibe, and the service is wonderful!read more