This was my first time at the Corner Taproom. My dad saw it featured on the Cubs game and decided…read morewe needed a roadtrip from Chicago. The space itself is cute and the people are super friendly and approachable. I had a great time sampling the beers on tap and watching the Cubs retire Anthony Rizzo with my dad and the Iowa locals.

Great selection. Really nice decor. Friendly bartenders. Happy Joe's pizza adjoins the bar. Nice…read morepatio in the back. Live music quite often.

Food and service was amazing Highly recommend , we had the…read morenacho's and it was fantastic also has the onion rings and they were really good

Great guys working the bar. Food was outstanding and really reasonably priced. This is a hidden gemread more

We were returning from a trip to Iowa and I had this spot marked if ever close by. The name holds…read moretrue. It's just a few miles off the Hwy but several lefts and rights through the farming community. The property is currently for sale. We walk in and we're warmly greeted even though it was clear we were not locals and overdressed as we were coming back from a funeral. When we walked in there were several couples on the dance floor enjoying g themselves to some country music. The bar which is a nice size has several seats taken and there were a few sections of seating for dinner, of which about 1:2 was full. They offer a salad bar and we're proud to say " no preservatives through all the homemade fixings. The salad bar could have used a little TLC and the bread sticks were a little stale but overall the selection was deep and good tasting. My prime rib was a little tough and about a 20oz portion for the king cut. My wife had the queen cut and it was roughly the same size and she though it was just Ok. My side was mashed potatoes which were dense with a brown gravy and the other plate had a baked potato. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Not worth a return trip

What a hidden gem! If your looking for fancy drive on by. If your looking for great food, amazing…read morestaff (Nancy was a hoot) and a bit of nostalgia, this is your place. Had a little band and the folks were dancing. Loved everything about the place.

pleasant surprise! the food was great but the server Brianna was the best. we were a large group…read moreout in your dome. never went with a drink or a need for service. thank you Brianna!

The building itself is nice and comfortable, it offers both indoor and outdoor seating, however,…read morethe service is horrible. Waited over 1 hr 45 minutes for an appetizer. When we got our food, it was charcoal burnt. The way this restaurant was set up was unique, you have to go up to the bar to order/get anything which was fine, unless there was no one at the bar. Half the servers are on their phone, and others are nowhere to be found. As my family and I's first time visiting this restaurant, we were very disappointed.

I've driven thru St Donatus many times while driving from Bellevue to Dubuque. It looks to be an…read moreold gas station that was added onto several times. Don't let the outside deter you. It's an old nostalgic place that's been serving up some great food for more than 100 years. I highly recommend stopping in. The wait staff is great. While small, the salad bar is great. My favorite is the ribeyes. Everything that I've tried here, I've never been disappointed.

We've been coming to Kalmes for over 10+ years. The food has always been exceptional, and that's…read morehonestly the only reason we continue to come back. The kitchen consistently does a fantastic job, and I've never had a complaint about the quality of the meals. Unfortunately, the service has steadily gone downhill over the years. The bartenders are very unfriendly, sometimes outright rude, and many don't seem to have much experience mixing drinks. Politeness and a smile never hurts in the customer service industry especially if you are the first person customers see when entering your establishment. We come in about every two weeks if not more and the past few years it feels like there's a different bartender every time which makes it difficult to build any familiarity or feel welcomed as a regular customer. There used to be the same two or three girls every weekend but now it seems 10 more have been unnecessarily added. High turnover is noticeable, and it definitely affects the overall experience. One thing many of us longtime customers have noticed is that the atmosphere doesn't feel the same as it did when more family members seemed to be involved in running the business. It used to have a warm, welcoming feel that made people want to return. Now, that sense of hospitality seems to be missing. And good luck finding anyone with the last name Kalmes outside the kitchen. I genuinely want to see this restaurant succeed. The food is outstanding and deserves the loyal customer base it has built over the years. The Kalmes family in general is an amazing family and they deserve to continue their hometown legacy. However, exceptional food can only make up for poor service for so long. I believe they could benefit from reevaluating the front-of-house staff, investing in better training, and placing a greater emphasis on friendly, consistent customer service. I've waited a long time before posting this because I hoped things would improve and I also wanted to gather opinions from my fellow diners, as expected many of them agree with my sentiments. Unfortunately, after my most recent visit this weekend, I experienced the same issues yet again only worse--a new or different bartender. She was on her phone and eating throughout the 2 hours we were there. I had to physically go up and ask for menu's and also to place our order! The other bartender looked on her own trying to take care of a full bar. Just downright horrible service. Recently, I've heard there have been multiple complaints regarding their bartenders but it's obvious they chose to do nothing about it which is a shame. Hopefully they will start listening to their customers before it's too late.

Pauls has the best cheeseburger ever! Love the dive bar and all the taxidermy. If you want a…read morecheap burger that tastes like a million go to Pauls!

First of all I always go as soon as they open.. beer and an old fashion cheeseburger always hits…read morethe right spot. You're always welcomed with a good gesture. Can't beat the taxidermy they have m, definitely old style place you want to visit for a cheap burger and beer

The ambiance here is a wonderful surprise. Every detail well thought out and every corner perfectly…read morecurated. We had a quick errand in Monticello and decided to stay for dinner. The waitress was a kind young lady who took great care of us. I had the Asian salad with salmon & a Moscow Mule. The veggies were fresh & it was filling. My husband had the chicken bacon & he was very satisfied! The karaoke crowd was incredibly supportive and full of all the Iowa nice you could ever hope for! We will definitely come again!

Musician friends drag me to a lot of places, but not all of them are as nice as The Market at the…read moreTap. This is an open, welcoming bar that tries to be upscale without losing its small town charm. The food is great and the people are friendly. Apparently the pool table is over 100 years old!

Permanently closed. Fini. Never ate there but wasted time trying to find a place to eat.read more

Great atmosphere, bar, and food. A good place to go and hangout with friends. A classic small…read moretown bar.