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

Came in with 2 friends. I ordered the BC Burger & fries. I have supported your business since they…read moreopened & usually love the food. My burger was just barely warm & came out within 5 minutes of us ordering. It seems like they are pre-cooked & then warmed up. The bun didn't seem fresh & my fries were hard. My other 2 friends had specialty burgers & fries. There fries were hot, fresh & delicious. I am very disappointed.

Okoboji Store is by far one of the coolest hangouts on the lake…read more We popped over for lunch on a Thursday and was seated right away, outdoors overlooking the lake. Service was great, pricing is a bit steep but worth it. The food was fabulous. We started lunch with mini donuts for the table. Wowza. I adored the dipping sauces and they came out piping hot. My kiddos were clean plate club with a chicken and waffle. I enjoyed some fabulous fish tacos with breaded bluegill. The true star of the show however, was Grandmas Cucumber Salad. OMG. I'm a sucker for cucumbers and this was a must order for me. The Okoboji Ice Water (their take on a Long Island Ice Tea) was tasty, too. Once we finished lunch we went to their game area and the kids enjoyed many, MANY rounds of gaga ball. Overall, Okoboji Store is a must-have if you're in town.

The food was good. The fish tacos were excellent. My wife said her salad was good. The chicken on…read morethe salad was dry. The service was good however, Our young server seemed very abrupt. The ambulance of this place is awesome!!! On the water sport bar.

Fun atmosphere. Good burger. Lots of sorts on lots of TVs. Nice cold Ruthie's beer.read more

Love this place! Every time I'm down to our cabin (East Side, East Okoboji) and we want a Bar this…read moreis my #1 place!

Great food for the lakes region, especially for a restaurant at an amusement park. The service is…read morealways on the ball with refills and food recommendations. Always sad to see them close for the winter season, but look forward to seeing them next year. Great place that also overlooks the boardwalk and West Okoboji!.

Oh my word DELICIOUS - the drinks are GRAND. We loved watching the sunset over the lake while…read moredining. Service was amazing, we had so many taking care of us!! We never went a moment without being able to communicate our next course or drink preferences. We had the gyros and pork tenderloin & all of us were astounded by how fast & amazing the food was! Downsides were that the 1/2 pound wings were really pricy & only came w/8 wings & size wise was maybe actually 5. Also, our first round was really small for $8, and then our second round was a decent size? Sizes posted for comparison (2nd drink was same size as our waters), but that's all!! Will come again & everything tasted amazing!!

A weekend stop here for lunch with some family but for the price and the quality, it did not match…read more I ordered simple Chicken wings which came dry and chewy without any sauce variations. The kids Chicken strips were also over cooked and dry. The slider cheeseburger was satisfactory but nothing to make a special trip for. The server was kind and friendly but perhaps they were understaffed for the crowd. The response was slow, but guessing that's more of a staffing decision.

The burgers are awesome!!! The patties are thick, hand formed and delicious. The buns are soft and…read morehomemade as well. The service was excellent and the location is right on the water!

We had a very big group and Maxwell's did a great job at serving all of us…read more I had the salad with salmon which was perfectly prepared. The burger and honey chicken sandwich were a hit at our table as well. Thank you Maxwells!

Love this place located in Arnold's Park. We made reservations for our party of 7 on a Saturday at…read morenoon. Highly recommend making reservations. We ate on the outdoor covered patio. Our waitress was so sweet and accommodating. I ordered the Seared Tuna sandwich which comes with a side. I ordered the tuna fully cooked. It is encrusted with sesame seeds and comes with a side of aioli and a yummy tomato bun. Great sandwich. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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 ate here on 9/29/25. We were staying on property so it was very handy. We asked to be seated…read moreoutside overlooking the water. There were gnats and a very cute kitten named Garette. Neither was very obtrusive. Our waiter was Benjamin. He was so kind and congenial. Even friendly. Our order was relatively simple...onion rings and a chopped sirloin dinner. Benjamin was so good about the timing of our app, salad and entree. He checked with us often enough to be helpful but not a nag. The onion rings were very good with a relatively light coating. I had read that the wedge salad was delicious, and those reviewers were right! The chopped sirloin was fantastic and huge (16 oz.). It was probably done a little past medium, but it was still very flavorful. The mashed potatoes were amazing! Skin on, creamy and delicious. We were so glad we shared the app and the entree so we could get a piece of the lemon berry cake to eat back in our room! The tartness of the lemon with the sweetness of the strawberry sauce was the perfect way to cap off the evening! We were very happy with our experience. Benjamin made it even better with his kind personality! Best of luck with your future plans, Benjamin!

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.

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.

This is a good place to eat all times of day. There has been times where we have been missed by…read moreservers and we didn't even get drinks by the time others have sat down and payed. But most the time the service and the food is great.

First timer to Okoboji! O'Farrell Sisters was highly recommended on various vacation platforms. I'm…read morewondering now WHY... It seems like a nostalgic place for those that either live in Okoboji or for those that have been visiting here for years. I'd suggest a soft PASS on this place for breakfast. Perhaps desserts or drinks could be the sought after items. I'm not totally sure. Pros: Appears nostalgic including original furniture and decor. Boozy malts and desserts are on the menu. Service was fine. We were greeted, sat, and served Cons: Very mediocre food at a higher than expected price based on taste. The food tasted like someone went grocery shopping at Dollar General for the meal ingredients. *Not hating on Dollar General as I enjoy popping in there from time to time... French toast must have been made from regular sandwich bread. I think in my mind I was expecting/hoping for homemade...made from scratch...small town breakfast.

TERRIBLE!!!!! Walk in the waitress was sooo rude!! The floor was so gross dirty. It was NOT busy we…read morewere the only people there and we ordered avocado toast and it was horrible my eggs were not right and it was cold!!!! The waitress was awful and rude almost somewhat incompetent. Do yourself a huge favor and GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!!