Spirit Lake, Iowa…read more The outside of this restaurant is adorable. Picnic tables, and a few four top tables sit randomly underneath a tree with outdoor lights. The inside is cold and modern. Plastic chairs, low back high top chairs and concrete floor. Photos line the wall, mostly of kids and scribble crayon on the back wall It is a walk up where you order your food and then they bring it to the table. The guy taking my order was curt. Asked him if they fry their items in beef tallow. He said no. Then I told him I had a question about the turkey burger. He was gruff and said what do you wanna know. Then I asked him if he had to pick between two sandwiches, which would he pick? He shrugged his shoulders. Perhaps he should not be working the front of the house with his lack of personality. My husband's burger was plain but good. My turkey burger was very dry. The onion jam was absolutely delicious and so was the bun that it was served on. We ordered a side of tater tots. They have a bit of kick and spice to them. However, they were soft. I prefer my tater tots to be cooked to a crunch. Not wet and limp. You can order soda, but it is sold by the can. There are no fountain drinks. There is no table service. In fact, I have not seen one employee walk since we have been here. I would give thus place a 3.8 for food. I would give them one star for service. No, I would never come back

Bought a burger for take out. Burger was dry and burnt around the edges. Was small, fries were dryread more

Good food, GREAT service…read more.. We had to wait a bit to grab a table, but the staff was FANTASTIC to work with all the way around. The fish tasted fresh. The tartar sauce was good. The fries were crispy. Very good experience!!

Great views. Good drinks. Good burgers. Good service. Would go again and try other things.read more

My mom and I tried Nautical for the first time and it was delicious! Even though it was busy it…read moredidn't feel crowded or super loud. We will definitely be back.

Large party with all ages family. Parmesan tilapia was very tasty. Responsive service. When weather…read morepermits nice to have table by front wide open space

The standards in the Iowa Great Lakes area is different than Omaha, Des Moines, or Minneapolis. In…read morethe larger cities you can find true 5 star restaurants. In the Lakes Area you have mostly bar food and a few other options. Scores are adjusted relative to this area. The service, location, and food at Boji Boardwalk was great again this year. We've visited twice this year, having the giant Pork T last time and today, the Italian Beef Sandwich. This sandwich was crazy good. We've been watching The Bear on HULU, so we wanted to try this sandwich. It did not disappoint: tender, juicy, well blended with the peppers and provolone. The jalapenos added some nice heat, if you like heat. Between Bordwalk and Okoboji Store, these are the best restaurants this close to the water. The main difference is the Bordwalk is a better value for food price. Two sandwiches and two Diet Cokes, $36+ without tip. Okoboji Store was almost double for two salads and two diet cokes. If you're at Arnold's Park, or boating in, this is a great place to eat, drink and watch the lake. Great people watching. Inside has AC if you're looking to beat the heat or wath sports.

This place in the evening for dinner has such great atmosphere. The lake and the sun set are…read moremagnificent. The food was very good as well. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was as bis as expected!!! I add the $2.00 for the Giardiniera, cheese, and bacon, well worth it! My wife and daughter had the burgers one regular and one vegetarian . Both of them had sweet potato fries and love it. The service was excellent. If you are looking for some great food by the lake, this is a good place.

Classic Bar food menu with good pizza. Fish bowls are so much fun to drink with friends. I always…read moreknow what I am going to get at this place and their food is consistent. I never go to this place without it taking a longtime to wait for food. Wait staff is not friendly nor very urgent. Will take their time getting to their tables and sometimes will not come back to the table for a long time. This place is always busy no matter the day or the time. Always a great place to go with friends and know I'll have a good time.

We came here on a busy Saturday to watch the World Cup finals and service was terrible and food was…read moremediocre- took over 45 mins to get our food. We figured since they were busy for the game we would give them another chance since we did enjoy the views of the boats/lake, but we came back a few days later on a Tuesday, place was empty, but service was just as terrible and food just as bad. Food took almost an hour for pizza, chicken strips, fries, and burgers. If I could leave a 0 for a review on food and service, I would. Nothing "Ritz[y]" about this place except for the price tag on the overpriced food!

TL; DR: Great place for food and drinks as well as a good late night spot!…read more Great spot for the Turkey Club! The drinks here are amazing! Solid martini, traditional Negroni, classic Old Fashioned, Prickly Pear Marg, and mini beers all hit the mark. They also bring out complimentary bread for dinner, which is a nice touch. I'd love to come back and try more of the menu. Heads up that it turns into a busy bar scene later in the night, so keep that in mind depending on the vibe you're going for.

A place I've gone to and will always continue to go to year after year!…read more As this restaurant is only open 3 month a year I always look forward to going! Food is absolutely amazing. I recommend starting out with their calamari or the Italian nachos are truly one of a kind. Their fish is so fresh and their Tuna is always a go to item for me as well as their desserts are always scrumptious. The wait staff is nothing but the kindest people and so attentive. I love eating both inside and on their patio on nice days. Please note this place is never empty and always packed so be prepared to wait a little bit but it is always worth it. Reservations are almost a necessity on the weekends. An Okaboji classic and will continue to eat here year after year.

During my recent annual stay at the Iowa Great Lakes, I had the chance to visit both West O and the…read moreOkoboji Brewing Company (OBC) Tap Rooms. Northwest Iowa is truly blessed to have both of these quality brewers here for the good beer-loving citizens to enjoy. The OBC facility is clearly visible from US 71, but takes a little more maneuvering to get here. I hope that partially explains the low attendance that I've seen here, as it's your loss if you haven't stopped in. West O seemed to be better patronized, and that might be partially explained by the occasional availability of live entertainment, proximity to the Taco House, easier access from US 71, and perhaps a more prominent social media presence. I tried the OBC IPA which is very good and a lot smoother than the "Total Domination" version that you can get at West O. Actually, I like the West O style very much, but at the same time was pleasantly surprised and impressed by OBC's vision of this classic. Like West O, unlimited peanuts are available at the bar or table and food can be brought in from the outside. I found OBC room a little more homey and appreciated that there was a soft drink option available for anyone who didn't wish to imbibe. OBC also has a complete line of home brewing supplies for home enjoyment..

A large beer selection with a handful of house brews and many Iowa brews. We've been here a few…read moretimes and they always have one or two of their own taps run out, but maybe it's because we always visit on the major holidays when Boji is busy. We haven't been here while they have their food truck outside "Farm to Fork", but the waitress spoke highly of it. You can pick up Papa Murphy's next door and cook it in the brewery's oven as well.

We went on a Monday night, so it wasn't super busy. But our waiter was super awesome. She made us…read morelaugh several times and was really sweet. The food was delicious, too! One member in my family got a Beet salad and said it was the best thing she's had. I got a Waterfront burger which was also pretty good. The lake view was the best part of our dinner, though.

The food, the service, and the ambulance is alway great here…read more We been here a few times now and the food & service is consistently awesome!! Get the mini wedge as your side, you will not be disappointed. The bang bang Brussels are pretty amazing as well.

Really good food and service. I had the French dip and my husband had the tenderloin. Would…read moredefinitely go back!

Stopped in at The Hutt after a Day at Arnold's Park. Ordered some fried cauliflower with Buffalo…read moresauce on the side and a tall Summer Shandy. We were a group of 5 and was seated right away. The waitress was sweet and attentive, however, was not able to answer my friends questions about some beers on the menu (we are from out of state and not familiar with the local beers). Food was mediocre. Nothing special. Dining room was warm. I didn't hate it...it just wasn't special.

We enjoyed it. Staff was friendly. Way better than your normal diner. Food was good. Prices were…read morevery low. Outdoor seating and felt like you were stepping back into time. Adding it to our rotation for future visits.

Food was amazing, it was hard to choose what to get but everything was delicious. The Pancakes were…read moresuper big and fluffy, the Omlet was the best one I've ever tasted, and the French Toast was great. The workers were super friendly, it was a very good environment and experience.