Fantastic Italian - and Italian is usually my last choice in cuisines…read more We were in from Denver seeing family and stopped here. Small restaurant, friendly owners, great, authentic food. We now stop back every time we are in town. Sangria, chicken parm, lemon cake all wonderful!

Everyone was very friendly and was very accommodating for our group of 11 when we walked in with no…read morereservations. It's an older building so it's a little run down but that does not detract from the amazing food. Everything came out fresh and piping hot and I mean Hot! It literally just came off the stove. They have a sign that says "this is not a fast food restaurant, everything is cooked to order so please be patient". It did take some time but it was well worth the wait. We really enjoyed the fresh bread that was brought to the table to start with, the olive oil on the table to dip the bread in was a nice surprise. My wife ordered the cheese ravioli and the sauce was creamy with the right about of spice. The cheese instead the ravioli was smooth and creamy. Delicious! I used the bread to soak up the rest of the sauce after my wife was done, ha. I ordered the Pollo Marsala and the sauce was delicious, I normally like a thicker sauce but was very good, the mushrooms were fresh and not over cooked so it was great and added a nice flavor to the dish, the three chicken breasts we're nice sized was juicy when I cut into them. The only complaint I had was the noodles were under cooked. That was actually the complaint from my daughter who ordered the fettuccini Alfredo without the peas. I would say it was a pleasant experience and I would definitely go back. I would try the spaghetti and meatballs or the ravioli next time. If you are in the area and in the mood for Italian food I would pop in and try it out!

We were looking forward to coming back after a great experience the first time we came to the…read moreestablishment. Today, however, we ordered a burger among other things and we were brought the incorrect burger. Our server came to our table and explained he brought the wrong burger. We had already cut and taken a bite of it and said it's okay we will just take what we were brought rather than waiting for a replacement. When we got the bill we were still charged for the burger we ordered even though we didn't receive it. When we asked our waiter, Griffin, why we were charged for it, his comment was "well it was cheaper than what you ate." When we asked to talk to the manager, Sawyer, her comment was "well you ate the burger didn't you?" They did not comp the burger and argued they didn't need too. Bummed we had this experience and will not return.

Considering this place is super new, the service and food was awesome! Tori was a fantastic server!…read moreI had to try the knockout bites, they sounded so interesting and they were great. They are kind of like toasted raviolis filled with cream cheese and jalapeños. Their hand dipped tendies are excellent! And their house made sauce is just as good. My friend really enjoyed her wings and salad. I tried both of her sauces and they were super flavorful, the wings are not fried so do not expect them to be crispy. Overall, I'm looking forward to a return visit.

In the card game "Hi-Lo", players guess if a revealed card is higher or lower in value than a…read moreface-down card. We were recently dealt a winning hand here. Last Friday was a date night for me and Gayle, as we opted to try for kick ass meal out here at the Hi-Lo Club just outside Lakefield. The restaurant and bar was about a 30 minute drive from the family cabin on the East Shore of Spirit Lake (Orleans) and with a lot less traffic that any fine dining choice almost as far on West Lake Okoboji. Our only regret was that we opted not to go downstairs to the Speakeasy after dinner, where live music was in full swing. The only irritation (if that) was a fairly loud bride and friends dinner a couple tables over. But I quibble as Gayle and I thoroughly enjoyed our romantic evening together within our cozy booth. Here's what we ordered: - Bombay Sapphire Martini (Up/Olives) and then a Malbec (Gayle). - Mocktail (Cranberry Pom Spritz) and then a Sauvignon Blanc (Eric) - Filet Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus and Caesar Salad (Gayle) - Canadian Walleye with Caesar Salad and Wild Rice Pilaf. - Coffee (Eric) and a shared piece of Champagne Cake (See Picture). Our Caesar Salads and Gayle's steak were outstanding. My Walley was excellent, but I wanted more of what Gayle was enjoying. The cake was of course icing on our evening. Total tab? About $160 with tax and tip. Special kudos to our great (and very busy) waitress and the Prohibition-era atmosphere. We only visit the Iowa Great Lakes once in the Summer, so look for us to be back here next year.

Good food at a reasonable price. Great service, nice atmosphere. We're looking forward to returning…read moreto the Hilo club.

Excellent food, great service and always consistent! A small town venue with a robust menu. We…read morehave never been disappointed!!

Good food. We drove 2.5 hours just to try it. I wanted something they posted the day before but it…read morewas only on the supper menu and they make it for me at lunch. Steak shrimp Alfredo!!! It was good!

Me and my amazing girlfriend went there for our first adventure seeking an authentic Italian…read morecuisine. We decided to try Trattroria and let me just say our experience and expectations were more than met. Appetizer was amazing we had the bruschetta. Our entrees were hot and fresh top quality ingredients it had a very down home feel an environment. Service was super friendly fast and amazingly polite and accommodating. We will definitely be back. A great place to take you're significant other or family. Great job to this place. I dont leave reviews but have to give credit where its due. ​

I was looking for an Italian lunch place in Sioux City near an appointment I had later in the…read moreafternoon. Trattoria fresco was the highest rated as well as the closest to my appointment. I arrived just as they opened so I was the first one there. Street parking was not an issue, but it may be later in the day. I don't know. They have a smaller luncheon menu and I chose lasagna and a side salad. The salad was very fresh and the dressing was a really light Italian that was very complementary to the greens and not overwhelming at all. When the lasagna came, I initially thought wow that's a lot of cheese, but it really was not an overwhelming amount. And the taste of the sauce as well as the meat in the lasagna was fantastic. I don't know what I expected, quite possibly the same generic type of lasagna you get at most places, but this was far from it. Very different than many other lasagnas and tasted as if a family member made it with an old secret family recipe. The restaurant is very clean and classy. My server was very polite and attentive, but not overwhelming. I didn't get any bread, which was a bit of a disappointment, not because I need bread in the least, but I do enjoy trying different breads at different restaurants. However, that takes away nothing from the dining experience for me. I won't even remove a star for it. This is five star all the way.

I was honestly impressed, for a small town and local Italian place I just wasn't sure what to order…read moretonight. Usually I end up getting the Stromboli or a sub which are both solid but I wanted to try something new and a bit more "Italian." I went with the Sausage and Pepper Parmigiana, a risk worth taking and probably my new favorite. It is a dish consisting of Sautéed sausage, bell peppers, onions topped with marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella over spaghetti noodles. I used their website to order and picked up to take home for an evening in. Service was quick, easy, and the order was packaged up nicely for transport as I live 24 miles away. I will state as others as if you are looking for a meal in - ambiance of the place is very low key, it's nothing crazy visually but the food is definitely a win! Also added in some photos from previous visits to show other delicious options!

This is a small home town Italian restaurant. The vibe in the place is very causal…read more The food was excellent. The home make gravy, sauce for you non-Italian connoisseurs, was awesome. With that base everything was good. The service was great as well. If you live in Spencer or passing through, this is a must try!!!

The food here was very good. My wife got the 1/2 rack of ribs and they were fantastic. The meat was…read more"pull off the bone with a slight chew texture" just the way I like them. I know because she let me try one.The sauce they use is great as well. My pulled pork sandwich was good but nothing compared to the ribs. The sandwich was supposed to have coleslaw on it which I requested after I took the photo. Once I doctored up the sandwich with more sauce, also requested, and the slaw, it was good. I got the side salad as my side dish and it was one of the smallest salads I have ever seen.. it was simple and good. The service was excellent and the view of the golf course was great. My recommendation is to sit outside as the noise inside is a bit loud for me.

I have only had positive experiences at this pub! I would call it more of a casual restaurant on a…read morenice golf course :) You can wear your summer whites or casual jeans and a summery top or jeans and a T. There is a nice big deck for outdoor seating which overlooks the golf course. There are nice big square umbrellas for sunny days. The staff are all local and friendly. My recommendation for food is the build your own pizza. Unlike other places I've been, their toppings offerings are comprehensive including spinach, hot cherry peppers, green olives, feta, shrimp, etc... on top of the standard "boring" toppings. The pizza is oven baked so the crust is perfectly light and crispy yet hearty. Go and enjoy!! This is one of the only place located on the west side of Okoboji on Hwy 86!!

The first time I had this pizza, I said it was the best pizza I've ever had. And I'll admit, I had…read morea few drinks beforehand, so I thought I imagined it. However, the next time I stopped in, it was even better. Now Portside is a boji must when we're in town. It just really is that good. Portside has multiple levels and a fun atmosphere as well. It can be occasionally hard to find a seat on a busy weekend so plan accordingly! Check out their tshirts too (I really like this pizza).

We stopped into Portside Pizza on our first trip up to Okoboji for the spring/summer season…read more First-timers, just the three of us. The drinks hit the spot, finding a seat was easy, and the break-away breadsticks were a flavorful way to kick things off. The pizza itself didn't quite land for our crew. We ordered the Butcher, and the sauce in particular wasn't our style. The prices ran a bit higher than we expected too. Nothing that dampened the outing, just not quite our thing. We're glad we gave it a shot, and if the drinks and appetizers are your scene, it's worth a stop. It may not make our regular rotation on future Okoboji trips, but every town deserves a first visit.

We ate here on 9/29/25. We were staying on property so it was very handy. We asked to be seated…read moreoutside overlooking the water. There were gnats and a very cute kitten named Garette. Neither was very obtrusive. Our waiter was Benjamin. He was so kind and congenial. Even friendly. Our order was relatively simple...onion rings and a chopped sirloin dinner. Benjamin was so good about the timing of our app, salad and entree. He checked with us often enough to be helpful but not a nag. The onion rings were very good with a relatively light coating. I had read that the wedge salad was delicious, and those reviewers were right! The chopped sirloin was fantastic and huge (16 oz.). It was probably done a little past medium, but it was still very flavorful. The mashed potatoes were amazing! Skin on, creamy and delicious. We were so glad we shared the app and the entree so we could get a piece of the lemon berry cake to eat back in our room! The tartness of the lemon with the sweetness of the strawberry sauce was the perfect way to cap off the evening! We were very happy with our experience. Benjamin made it even better with his kind personality! Best of luck with your future plans, Benjamin!

The food, the service, and the ambulance is alway great here…read more We been here a few times now and the food & service is consistently awesome!! Get the mini wedge as your side, you will not be disappointed. The bang bang Brussels are pretty amazing as well.