Our food was excellent! Ambiance was very nice as well. Our only criticism is that we felt rushed by our server. We had only just begun eating our salads and bread when she served our entrees as well, which crowded our small table and made eating awkward. This was our first time here and we'll definitely be back. I just hope they slow down the process such that we can truly enjoy it and not feel rushed out the door. read more

O M G...the honeycomb appetizer was amazing. Drinks were supreme and the server was just lovely. An absolute gem downtown. If I lived here I'd be a weekly patron for sure. read more

L May was good. One type of Cabernet. Not a bad glass. Got the Caprese pizza. Lots Of Mozzarella, not enough balsamic reduction, good cracker crust, could have cut up the tomatoes. If they were ripe and delicious, maybe leave as a wedge, but I picked them all off. I bet their other foods were amazing, but I went in specifically for a quick, light meal. read more

Father's Day meal (dinner menu only). Food was, as usual, first rate. From the Brie Crostini to the Salmon is a marvel curry sauce. We had excellent drinks (a minor glitch produced a remake, glitch was not having informed bartender of an allergy to cherry, our fault). Portions substantial. Deserts were as good as it gets. Ambience is really likable, comfortable, unpretentious and conducive to conversation. The Server, Rachel, was as great as she always is. We trust her to warn us off something or to signal we did well. This is our go to place for nice dinners. Bravo again. read more

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We made reservations day of since the club was closed. I am fairly new to Dubuque and had never been to L. May. Our food was fantastic and the service outstanding. I would rec anyone looking for a pre- pandemic experience, make this your new favorite restaurant! Thank you so very much! read more

The food was excellent! The service was also great. My husband and I enjoyed every aspect of this restaurant. Highly recommend.

Rarely I leave 5 starts for the restaurants but this one deserves it. Great service. Cocktails were truly spectacular. Steaks were good quality and cooked perfectly. Loved the ambience too. Looking forward to come back for more. Highly recommend. read more

Everything about this restaurant is most enjoyable. One of my favorites for sure. We especially love tables outside during summer months but not indoors very warm and comfortable read more

A well-known classic establishment in Dubuque, located on Main Street. Lmay is a classic staple restaurant in our family. Great service, food, & atmosphere! Excellent spot for a birthday, date night or just because! We often order the "You're in Dubuque" pizza, Fillet Mignon, or their rotating specials. Lmay sources from many local vendors and their food is always fresh. I would recommend making reservations on weekends, especially for bigger parties. Cannot go wrong, as it is a must-stop in Dubuque. read more

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When I made the reservation, the gentleman asked where I was from and what was the occasion. Told him Chicago, and our anniversary. So we were surprised with champagne when were seated. Our server Johanna was superb, food was great, pork medallions and fettucine. Chicken veg soup. All great. Highly recommend. Nice old world ambience as well. Just happened to spot it while walking by the night before. Lots of good options downtown, and this place is tops. read more

Excellent food and fantastic service! I am a vegetarian, and they always have yummy options for me.

Exceptional food and impeccable service. Consistently exceeds expectations and never disappoints.

LMay is a beautiful restaurant in downtown Dubuque. We recently took our kids and grandkids for dinner--a group of 16- and I was amazed by the exceptional quality of food, drinks, and service. The meatloaf, salmon, and pizzas were some of our favorites. Also, the honey comb appetizer is delicious. Thanks for a great evening! read more

Food is good, cocktails are okay. Jubeck is usually on draft which is never a bad thing.

GREAT pizza and a wonderful atmosphere. I am not saying this because I believe that the place is run by la Familia and that I am afraid of a Don Corleone looking guy paying me a visit , but it was genuinely very good. It was a wonderful surprise, especially because it was sorta hidden. Would definitely go there again. read more

When we entered the restaurant we waited for several minutes probably about five before the hostess ever came to the hostess stand to let us know that she was working tonight My husband ordered pork schnitzel and I ordered salmon cakes The pork schnitzel was absolutely out of this world-it was served with baked sweet potatoes which were delicious along with an amazing cabbage that was marinated in some kind of a mustard sauce. Prior to the port schnitzel dinner my husband had wild mushroom steak soup with which was another amazing starter I am the other hand had ordered the salmon cakes appetizer for my meal Whatever you do don't order that-it was fishy as a matter fact it was so fishy that I didn't even eat the second cake and I pretty much choke down the first one. The Atmosphere nice but the rooms were very small so the noise level was average to loud the night we were there. Wine selection OK-if you're a wine drinker. Waitress was very good read more

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Rustic looking place in downtown Dubuque with terrific comfort food. Our group started with some wine from their very reasonably priced wine list. We shared the crab cakes and the spinach artichoke dip appetizers. Good choices. I had the pork Milanese which was a lightly breaded pork loin which was all Iowa! Others had the pot roast, meat loaf and shrimp risotto. Portions were not over the top but filling enough to leave no room for dessert! read more

Our favorite restaurant!!! Fabulous service and Fantastic food!!!!! If you have a gluten allergy they have so Many amazing options! Highly recommend read more

Great menu, amazing quality upscale eating but not overpriced. Staff knows the wine list and always makes great recommendations. Never disappointed. Quant ambiance. Love the outdoor seating. read more

Everything is good here. Fantastic desserts! The service is great and it has such a warm cozy environment read more

Food is OK, known for pizza, but pizza is pretty average. Not sure it is worth the price. What really ticked me off was that soda refills are not free. Seriously? I'm spending 100s of dollars but you can't do what McDonalds does for free? To add insult to injury this is not mentioned on the menu and was not mentioned by the server, I expect this when I'm in Europe but not here in the US. I have visited for many years, but I won't be going back. read more

Food was awesome had steak bites and pizza which was really good! The drinks are amazing and the bartenders even better were welcoming and good company, our party traveling from the west coast had a great time! read more

First time here. Mixed reviews. It was overall good. I had the meatloaf with cheesy potatoes and my meal was awesome. My wife and son's meals were just OK. Chicken on my wife's pizza was blah and had a funny texture. read more

Very disappointed with our last experience at L.May. We make one trip a year to Dubuque to celebrate our anniversary. We have been going to L.May for at least the past 10 years each July. The filets use to be melt in your mouth good but this time they were tougher than shoe leather. More like sirloin or some other cheaper cut of meat. The paper table clothes are gone as was the complimentary glass of champagne for our anniversary. The bread was dry and tasteless. We did not see the owner/hostess that use to greet everyone at the door so I am guessing it has changed owners. Sad to see the changes and doubtful we will be back. read more

Purely OK food, imo, with excellent service! We had the odd pizza pictured below, and a very sweet brownie dessert. read more

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L May eatery is a great find in Dubuque! I love the ease of making a reservation through Yelp. I had reserved a table for 4 outside on a Saturday evening. Our table was ready on time, service was efficient and friendly. They have a great craft beer selection and cocktail selection. Food was delicious as well. I ordered the pork shanks- which were incredible. read more

Love this Restaurant, always great food and drinks , love the house salad and Salmon , the house dressing is a favorite ! When I want to order a pizza I go here and get the your one Dubuque pizza and isle of Capri gluten free crust is available. Local fresh ingredients and great people that own and work read more

Service was great, wife's penne pasta was wonderful, my personal pizza was ok. Would probably return but not order the pizza.

Stopped by after an event at the Five Flag Center. Quiet area on a weekday night. Warm service. Food was good. Kid friendly for us, though it was quiet. read more

I took my boyfriend to L May as a recommendation from a coworker for his birthday. We ended up having to push our reservations back and the restaurant was very accommodating. Upon arrival our table had been reserved and had an adorable handwritten birthday note on display. We were then informed of the $5 a glass of rosè special and were all in. We followed our waitresses recommendations on the entrees and decided my Pork Holstein was our favorite. The tasty meals and sweet birthday touches helped facilitate a beautiful evening. read more

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The food was very good, the ambience is dark and somewhat intimate, and the service was great! We will definitely be back!

L. May is our favorite local, go-to for date night! Always great service and even better food and drinks.

Wonderful food!!! Our server was attentive and did a great job of serving several tables. Love the fact we could come for a Saturday lunch and get a locally owned downtown location in a stylish atmosphere. A downtown gem! read more

Has excellent food choices. The service is polite and punctual. The downtown ambiance by the window is top notch.

Stopped in for evening dinner during a short weekend trip to Iowa to view fall colors in nearby state parks. The establishment is split into a bar room and three smaller dining rooms which provide a warm and inviting ambiance. Enjoyed the Caprese Bruschetta and L.May Supreme pizza. A unique twist on the pizza: asparagus - which works out well. We had the house Cabernet, also good. Opinion: L. May is easily one of the best restaurants in Dubuque. read more

We had a reservation last night, but no one was at the hostess desk to greet and seat us. There was another couple waiting also. Not the best first impression. We enjoyed cocktails before dinner. Margarita and Old Fashioned were great. We both ordered the tri tip with chimichurri sauce. It was very tasty, but the portions were surprisingly small! Very little meat and potatoes. The carrots were sliced so thin, like meant for a salad. I would rather pay more to get a more generous offering. It is nice a green salad and focaccia bread are included. read more

My son sent us her for my Mother's Day meal. We full time rv, so he sent me a e gift card. Excellent choice son!!! The food was superb & a wonderful bottle of wine. read more

We went to L May Eatery to celebrate a special night and were very pleased to see the reviews about vegan options were totally accurate. Our server (Rachel) was the right mix of attentive and friendly and helped us find excellent options and a few non-vegan dishes that could be easily modified. We had a great table and were seated promptly after arrival despite how busy they were (having a reservation helped!!). Staff all wore masks and tables were socially distanced. A memorable evening, will definitely visit again. read more

My now-husband and I went here for our engagement celebration meal, just the two of us. He has celiac disease and we were pleasantly surprised by the amazing GF garlic bread. Salad was great, salmon and sweet potatoes were great, and the dessert was out of this world. Very pricey for us, but worth it!! read more

I hadn't been back to this lovely spot in years and it didn't disappoint. I came in around 8pm and the place was very busy. I grabbed a glass of Chianti at the bar as we waited for a table. When we were seated about 15 minutes later, I ordered their soup of the day which was beef stew and their steak salad. My sister ordered their Isle of Capri pizza and she liked it. I tasted it and thought it was way too salty but that was just me. My steak salad was phenomenal. I would come back just for that salad alone any day. The only thing I would change is that I would order my dressing on the side. The dressing was a little on the heavier side than what I prefer but still enjoyable. They also have really great tasting complimentary grain bread with a touch of sweetness for the table as well. We didn't have room for dessert but it looked pretty tasty! read more

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