This review is for the museum and the historical part of the place. The Surf Ballroom is best…read moreremembered as the final place that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper performed just hours before the tragic fatal plane crash. The place is not just a museum and landmark but it is mostly an events place as well as still being a music venue! The museum is self-guided and free, though donations are encouraged. They also have a souvenir shop so be prepared to spend some $$. But plan on at least an hour just looking around if you're a rock and roll history geek like me. Several photos on the wall and memorabilia. You'll be very surprised on who has played here - from the 1940s big bands to modern-day rock and pop/country acts. Be sure to step onto behind the stage as well as the green room. I could go on, but be sure to check this out for yourself sometime. Yes, the location is in central-northern Iowa, one of the least visited spots in the USA. It's between the Twin Cities and Des Moines, but driving all the way to Clear Lake to check this out is, in my mind, worth it. Check it out!

Wow...so much history here! I had no idea what I was walking into here...its definitely a must do…read morefor anyone with a love for music.

Good beer selection. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. There's ample inside seating and a nice…read moreoutdoor patio. Plenty of board games to keep you or little entertained. Very enjoyable afternoon!

Only had one beer here (Kolsch) and it was good. I homebrewed for 15 years so I'm a bit picky. I…read moredidn't find the beer outstanding but it was certainly refreshing.

We visited during Band Festival weekend and the Happy Donkey had definitely rebounded a bit from…read moreour last visit. This time the lime margaritas tasted like lime and we did enjoy them! The service was good and everyone enjoyed their meal.

Lorenzo was great! Great service, good talks And good drinks. Would recommend to any one…read morevisiting.

Good ambiance, cold beer, and wonderful Monday night cheeseburger basket special....EXCEPT....when…read morethe waitstaff asked if I wanted pickles and/or mayo with my burger, I, of course, said yes.....then when the bill came I discovered I was charged $2.50 for a smidgen of mayo and 5 dill pickle chips. Not a big deal, but totally a rip off at a what is otherwise a good place to hang out at CL.

Great atmosphere, good food that is consistent, Service is great with few exceptions. Tap beer…read moreselection is better than most.

Good place for your children to start dance basics. Was appalled at how they released the little…read morechildren- opened their doors and the little ones just ran out. No oversight to assure the 3-5year olds left with their parents/guardians.

From the owner: Our business specializes in dance instruction for kids ages 3-18. Our combination classes include…read moretap, ballet, jazz and lyrical. DAC now offers all boys tap classes! Registration is now open! Call or email Miss Tiffany for class information. danceartscentre@outlook.com

The food was good. I came in by myself and sat at the bar. They sent me directly behind the cash…read moreregister where the bartender sat on a stool 90% of the time I was there, scrolling on TikTok. Apparently french fries are a premium upgrade, and a two dollar up charge to my buffalo chicken wrap. I was never offered utensils, catchup, or napkins. There was zero interaction, and she never even bothered to take the menus from me I would give this place another try, but I would definitely not sit at the bar if she was the one working. The other waitresses seemed to be doing a great job.

Waitresses boyfriend was at the table next to us by himself. She spent an inordinate amount of time…read morewith him. This affected our service significantly. The public entryway to Lakeside Landing is horrible. The heating cooling and ventilation units for The Lakeside Inn are on the entryway side of the building and are thoroughly unattractive. The entryway is also just adjacent to the garbage dumpsters and they smelled badly... The food is good and the view is nice, but the service and entrance are such that I would not want to take friends there.

Great find along the interstate! Had the lobster roll and my gal had the mahi mahi...both were a…read moregood value!...and CJ the bartender went above and beyond to get this old farm boy my beverage of choice!!

Excellent food and service. I had the blackened walleye and my husband had the ahi tuna. Both were…read moreexcellent beyond expectations of a bar and grill. Highly recommend.

This place is crazy! They have an incredible band outside on the patio, big signs everywhere not to…read moretake tables and chairs outside. No room outside. Most people out there in their own chairs, drinking their own liquor. We asked them if we could open the door so we could hear the music inside. The answer was a Curt no. Why did they pay for a band When there's no place to eat or drink. Not sure how in the heck they make any money.

My friends and I only get together rarely and we used to enjoy going to sing karaoke at rumorz on…read moreFriday or Saturday night. The DJ was fun and we would buy drinks and play pool and sing. We would have a great time, but now they have a new DJ. He is always on his phone ignoring us. Last Saturday, it was a small crowd so he could just go through the rotation of singers and then go through again but instead he played music. We each got to sing one song and that's it. We waited for another chance to sing or to see others sing but it never came. We got bored and left. We need to find another place to sing kareoke!

GE-Jo's remains one of our favorite spots in Clear Lake. Sitting outside across from the city park…read moreis great for al fresco dining! We always get the pizza and it never disappoints. The crust is airy and baked just right. We love the Hawaiian (Canadian bacon and pineapple). We also tried the nachos as a starter and they were delicious. No dinner is complete without a couple of their goblet sized drinks- strawberry daiquiri and margarita are long-time favorites. Service is always friendly and they make an effort to get your food and drinks to you quickly. We go to other outdoor dining locations in Clear Lake- but we always return to GE-Jo's.

The staff was great, and the atmosphere was awesome definitely a welcoming and enjoyable place to…read morespend some time. I ordered the spaghetti with sausage. The sausage was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal, but unfortunately, the spaghetti sauce tasted like a cheap canned variety and really brought the dish down. I'll definitely give this place another try, mainly because I want to try the pizza. Based on my experience, though, I'll probably avoid the other pasta dishes. Hopefully the pizza lives up to the great atmosphere and service!