My Son had a ceramics class today (with Hank at Art on 16th in Spirit Lake - Highly Recommended!),…read morebut first the Kid with the hollow leg (hunger wise) wanted Lunch. We had plenty of time and I thought that we'd both enjoy a little exploration around West Lake Okoboji first. Duke's (in the former Woody's Pizza building) is now closed on Monday and while turning around through Arnold's Park, I noticed Bob's on the water right next to the Fillenwarth Beach Resort. Bob's is casual and inexpensive. There's a limited menu selection of Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joes (called the Varsity), Chicken Tenders, Fries, Onion Rings, and the like. You order at the counter and they will bring the food out to you. My Son and I decided to sit on the deck and enjoyed a wonderful view of the Lake (and a Regatta in progress) on this gorgeous "not too hot or humid" day. The food itself is probably 3 stars, but for where you are, and why I'm here, this total experience makes me a fan.

We've been coming to Okoboji for 15 years and never noticed this place. We saw it mentioned in the…read moreOkoboji magazine. We went there and waited outside the window for 5 minutes because the OPEN sign was on. We went around to the door thinking maybe you order inside. The cook said you order at the window. We stood there an additional 2 minutes with no one coming to take our order. I opened the door as we left and said we'll go elsewhere and never be back. We went across the street to The Hutt.

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

Delicious and simple! A great combination all the time. Sure some will say it's hot dogs, burgers…read moreand chili, but it's hot dogs, burgers and chili! I didn't grow up in Sioux City but lived there for a couple of years with my husband who was born and raised there. And he's the one that introduced me to this place. You cannot beat the simple taste and just (to me) simple menu items. I mean if you're going to run a restaurant, make a couple of things really well. And that's my opinion of this place. I always get their hot dogs with chili on it, and I know I'm not a huge eater - but if I was I'd probably eat 3. LOL We went there because we had to ensure we got it in as we live a long way away. So, you know how it is, eat when you're there! The dogs are hot, the beanless chili is yummy and the buns are super soft. My husband got 2 dogs with onions and my son got his the same but with mustard. This was his first time eating there, so he said it was really good even if it was only hot dogs. He said he was truly surprised and that's what is always nice isn't it? My youngest son wasn't with us, but I wanted to make sure he got some too, so we got 2 hot dogs with chili, with onions (you wouldn't think a 14 year old would love onions, but he does) to go. He inhaled those hot dogs in a flash when I gave them for lunch. And surprisingly when we gave them to him after a bit of running around, other than a bit cold he said they weren't soggy. He said he wished he went us, cause he would've gotten 2 more. LOL So, if you like the simpler things in life, check this place out. I know a couple of locals (we also went there with my sister in law) who love this place. Not only will you like it, you'll be supporting a small business!

Was nothing like we expected. The hot dogs were small and warm at best. The chili was just meat and…read morea very watery sauce, which then made the bun wet. The service was fast and friendly, and the overall place was clean and bright

Not where it says it is. Out of town desperate for cheese stick but instead have nasty, rude locals…read morehonking at us for daring to drive into the Ritz. Update your locale!!!!!

Love love love these freshly made beefy corn dogs with wonderfully crispy batter! The cheese filled…read moreoptions are also amazing! Plus, who doesn't love the waving corn dog man! Makes me laugh!

Only the great setting saved this very mediocre snack bar from a dreaded 1 star review. Difficult…read moreto understand how this place can be connected to a "70 year" business begun in nearby Le Mars, IA. Either things have changed significantly for the worse OR the locals aren't too demanding in the areas of hot dog excellence or the loose meat (known as a tavern regionally) arts. Don't even get me started on the poorktenderloin (spelling intentional) sandwich we tried as well. Suffice to say, like everything else we tried it was very lackluster. Beware of current day exploitation of glory days reputation!

We always stop at Bobs and onion rings and went there today and the taverns were tasteless and…read moredisappointing and no onion rings. Not sure what happened. Hope it goes back to their original recipe.

What a place! It's a mixture of Iowa friendliness and NYC energy! Bob's fantastic taverns and…read morechili dogs served up by a constantly-moving bevy of happy people. The crew seems to operate on an all-hands basis; freely rotating wherever needed at the moment: manning the grill; refilling the refrigerator; taking orders; running orders out to the dining room; refilling the ice machine; whatever. Everybody seems to be doing everything. It's a well-oiled machine delivering excellent chow with unsurpassable energy. Great food; Fun, friendly place.

Where else in the world can you get a better Tavern? What…read moreis a Tavern, you ask? It's a seasoned loose meat sandwich on a yummy fresh bun. They still have fabulous service & food after 75+ years!

A&W is a staple to our small community. Food is always made fresh and they have a great variety of…read moreitems on their menu. The music is great and the workers are always smiling and seem like they enjoy being there. Management also always has specials that are making it family friendly and affordable for everyone. It may have a bit of a higher price point than some fast food but they mail out coupons and do a lot of marketing to allow people the option to save! My go to is the deluxe cheeseburger combo meal deal! I also am excited they have the corn dog nuggets back!

Love A&W in general and this is one of the best. Great food as always, friendly staff and a cool…read moreretro vibe. Black raspberry ice cream is great.

Traveling thru ........ Deceiving the outside signage that…read moresays burgers on the partially lit sign, they serve so much more, chicken, hot beef, variety of potatoes, kids size too, also pork loin dinner, half orders! Try it super friendly owner and staff

We've been here a few times in the past ands the food has always been very good! This visit was not…read morebad but it wasn't as good as it used to be. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food was ok but it just wasn't up to par from what we remembered. It reminds me of bar food. The floor was sticky when walking to the table. Just a let down!

Every dish that I had here was really good. I was in the area on business travel and I had no idea…read moreI would eat such good food with so much flavor.

We visited Number 4 Steakhouse for my A-to-Z restaurant project and had a fun night. I asked for…read moreone of the curtained booths, and they made it happen! It felt like a special spot, and the booth seemed to quiet the dining room noise a bit. My companions had worried they weren't dressed up enough, but the atmosphere was comfortable and they were perfectly fine. Our server was great--friendly, fun, and attentive. She asked what brought us in and liked hearing about my restaurant project. I let her choose my second mocktail, and she picked the Cranberry Ginger Bubbler. I enjoyed both that and my Blueberry Lavender Lemon Drop. They were pretty drinks, and the Lemon Drop came in the cutest little glass. My companions tried the Pumpkin Spice White Russian and the Dragon Burst and enjoyed their drinks, too. We started with the Calamari Fritti, which got mixed reactions at our table. One person liked it and enjoyed one of the sauces; another thought the breading needed something more. They both tried the vegetables served with it, too. I also had the French Onion Soup. It was nice and cheesy, and the broth had a good flavor, though I would've liked it a little bolder. It wasn't my favorite French onion soup, but I enjoyed it. My companions both ordered Chicken Alfredo and liked it. One finished his entire plate, which is a sure sign he enjoyed it, and said he especially likes Parmesan-based sauces. I finally tried a Tomahawk Steak. It was tender and tasted good, and the long bone looked cool on the serving board. I just wish they had brought it out whole before cutting it. A lot of the pieces were fatty, and I finished the steak myself without any trouble even though it was described as one to share. The Mac and Cheese side was okay, but I thought it could use a little more seasoning. Next time I'd probably order a different cut of steak. I had hoped to try the Baked Alaska, but they were out, so we shared Chocolate Cake instead. The slice was huge--I could see it coming from across the room! It was rich and good, though a little dry. I'd go back, although it's a drive for us, and I'd try another steak or something else on the menu.