We came back to experience the roof top and it did not disappoint!…read more The views are spectacular. They had live music. We got here early and glad we did as we had choice of seating. The place filled up pretty quick after we got here. The food was as good as last time however, they took the burrito option off of the bowls The service was better this time. The young lady that waited on us was enthusiastic, fun, and attentive but not overly so.

We just left there waiting an hour and twenty mins for food, the food came cold. So cold that the…read morewing sauce was hardened to the wing. When I ask the manager, he stated that it's normal to wait and hour and twenty mins for wings. He then put his finger in the food to feel it. After we stated we would pay for our few beers and leave. He told us to leave and not come back and we were unreasonable to think food taking that long is wrong. He challenged us as our understanding of the restaurant business, me having over 10 years in far busier places. This was a horrible experience. I DONT NOT RECOMMEND EVERY EATING HERE, DRINKING HERE, OR SPENDING A DIME IN THIS PLACE!!!! CUSTOMER BEWARE!!!

My mom and I tried Nautical for the first time and it was delicious! Even though it was busy it…read moredidn't feel crowded or super loud. We will definitely be back.

Large party with all ages family. Parmesan tilapia was very tasty. Responsive service. When weather…read morepermits nice to have table by front wide open space

Gayle and I recently made our annual trip to West O. We came in on a Sunday after the Iowa-Iowa…read moreState Football game the day before. As we were past labor day and big game, we almost had the place to ourselves. We usually show up with a Subway sandwich and order a beer. This time around, we ordered one of their delicious Pizzas and washed that down with a Coco Stout for her and a Doppel Bock for me. We added an order of peanuts and a 6-pack of the Doppel Bock for me to carry home all the way to Nevada. That supplemented the Smoked Red and Octoberfest beer back in the fridge at the Lake Cabin.

What a gem! First…read moreoff, I am a stout girl. The darker the beer; the better as far as I am concerned the the West O Cocoa Stout is the chef's kiss! Every Iowan beerfest I attend, I am always in search of the West O Beer tent. We popped in on our final night of vacation for a pint and some pretzel bites as the kiddos played out on their patio. Pricing was on par. Parking was a bit cramped, you can tell when the parking lot is full that the inside will be, too. You need to order at the bar. (They are closed on Monday, FYI.) The pretzel bites were good, mustard definitely had some kick. My West O Cocoa was the perfect end to vacation. I'll pop in this brewery again when we are in town!

Great to sit on the deck and watch the lake. Service was slow but the server was nice and brought…read moreus refills timely. Food was lackluster. Fries were cold but sandwhich was hot. Disappointed as they have a great set up and could be killing it if they can fix cold food and slow service.

This place is no longer the Gardens it is now Mullets. It was extremely disappointing. The food…read moretook an hour to be served even though the place was dead yet the food was still ice cold when we got it. The mac and cheese was inedible but still cost us over $20. Even a kids hamburger was practically inedible due to how overcooked it was. The drinks were even watered down and weak. We left mullets disappointed and with upset stomachs. Will not be returning!

Ok I'm updating my review. I went back because my kids love the slide. Parker actually served us…read moreand was fabulous. My Bloody Mary was delicious. Still not a fan of the food, but drinks and atmosphere are good.

Well, the best thing about Barefoot is the outdoor space. I mean they even bring in palm trees! The…read moreseating and bar space is large. There are a lot of docks too. The food definitely leaves a lot to be desired. It's basic nachos, brats, etc. Items that lack flavor and are easy to make. It sounds like the have music at night and I'd come back to chill, listen and drink.

The bartenders and table waitresses are terrible. They act like they are doing you a favor to wait…read moreon you, very rude all of them. Also the ventilation is bad so you walk out smelling like a grease factory. We stopped going there and just went on last Friday night, and had the same experience with the servers and the smell

Great place to hang out or watch a game! Charlie Boys are delicious and love the frozen schooners…read morefor beer! The staff who work there are awesome!!

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.

It's good to know that within a resort area full of nice restaurants and drinking establishments…read morethat there's a few dive bars around here and there. After all, the locals need to drink and get away from the tourists somehow! Pair-A-Dice is located right on US-71 and has the right number of bikes and weathered cars to confirm its street cred. The only thing that might be missing is an outdoor taco truck to supplement the indoor refreshments. My parents love exploring these type of places. We still share a good laugh about the time we walked in and the bar keep immediately yelled out at me - What do ya want? I meekly ordered a beer and decided to keep my back to wall.

I love this bar. Kind of reminds me of cheers. Plus the drinks are affordable compared to others in…read moretown.

The "regulars" aka the bar flies ruined our experience. They continue serving overly drunk people…read moreone of whom bumped into me and spilled my drink. Bartender isn't very attentive. Won't be going back.

The place is unique- an old barn. Pretty cool. Prime rib…read moreChislic is tasty! Onion rings are big and crunchy! Smash burger was loaded with cheese! Enjoyed the whole thing! Bloody Mary was good too!!

My experience here has been hit and miss…read more We went there once's mainly for drinks which turned in to we want something to eat. The drinks were very good and the staff was great. When we went to order they had closed the kitchen early. The other night we went to have dinner and the kitchen was closed, the had a food truck out front. If you wanted to eat you had to order from the food truck and the take it inside. Not sure if they really even serve food.