Very eclectic bar. Friendly staff. They had a jazz fusion like trio that had good vibes for live music. Trumpet player, organist and base player (5 string base) and a couple synthesizers thrown in. There's a art gallery on the second floor with works for sale. The 3rd floor has a nice outdoor patio. read more

Smokestack - Outdoor patio - Restaurants Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

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Food was spectacular. Very interesting place. I had no idea what was inside. Lots to see lots of people there. The portions were very generous. read more

A restored old factory with great atmosphere , one of the best places in town to see live music, a great staff serving all your favorite beverages, local art on display that you can own, this place has it all. And If that weren't enough... really great food! Highly recommended. read more

We rolled into town around 8pm on a Thursday night feeling hungry and thirsty. By the time we checked into our hotel and pulled up a list of possible places to eat, there were only 2 options left that weren't fast food. We tried the other first only to find that the internet lies, and its kitchen was closed. Inching closer to famished, we plugged the address for The Smokestack into our GPS and crossed our fingers. We almost didn't make it in since the entrance wasn't where we expected and we had to search around the building on foot through the dark streets of an unfamiliar city. We breathed a sigh of relief when we found our way in and were given a table and menus. After a long debate over our relative level of hunger and willingness to consume carbs, we ordered fries with garlic and asiago, Fried Brussels Sprouts, and a White and Green flatbread pizza. As we were waiting for our dishes in what felt very much like a brewpub retrofitted into an old warehouse, some local musicians started playing the blues. With some seriously good music, the other tables filled quickly, and despite fatigue from a long road trip and hunger, we found ourselves slowly savoring our food so we could listen to just one more song. The venue was definitely loud, and pretty high-energy, so not what we were aiming at to relax over dinner after a long drive. However, every morsel was tasty and the Fried Brussels Sprouts were out of this world. All-in-all, we are definitely fans, and if we ever find ourselves back in Dubuque, we'd go back. (Date of visit 03/21/19) read more

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Great food great service Open at 10pm I was having a hard time finding a place open at this time, I lucked out here read more

Smokestack - Pretty damn good Sammich I was having a hard time finding a place open at 10pm, I lucked out here. Great food, great service - Restaurants Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

I stopped by here a couple of Saturday nights ago for dinner with my wife. We were looking for a place to eat in Dubuque on Yelp whenever Smokestack and it's good reviews came up. So we headed on over and we're definitely surprised by what we saw. This place would have to be the definition of a dive. That's not a bad thing at all but it wasn't really what I was expecting. The entrance is on a side street and immediately upon entering you can see the bar and a stage. There are also a good number of tables throughout the place and I believe there is a second floor as well. However, the night we were there they had live music on the first floor and so we never had reason to leave it. Since we were at a place that seemed to pride itself on cocktails I started out my evening by ordering the Sazerac. This specific one was Whiskey based and I watched as the bartender properly prepared it, swirling the glass with absinthe before adding the rest of the combined ingredients. I enjoyed the taste of it too with the subtle hint of absinthe being a nice addition to the whiskey. Then for dinner my wife and I decided to split the fried brussel sprouts while I went with the sandwich named "chicken one". The menu describes the fried brussel sprouts as being served with a sricha mayo while it describes the chicken one as roast chicken, peppers, onions, asiago and mozzarella. Our brussel sprouts came out first and were quite tasty. They were fried nicely and so had a nice crispy texture while the sricha mayo provided a little extra flavor and heat which both my wife and I enjoyed. After we had finished that our entrees came to the table. My sandwich ended up being on a ciabatta bun and served with a side of fries. It ended up being good as well. The chicken was juicy while the peppers and onions were cooked nicely and the cheese was savory and helped to tie everything together nicely. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I loved that they had live music here and thought that their food was pretty good too. read more

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The staff here are friendly and helpful. They have a smaller menu for food. I only came here for food and some drinks. I did not see any of their shows or musical event. They allow you to choose a wide variety of toppings for the pizzas. The pizzas are tiny and overpriced. They tasted just alright. I also tried their brussel sprouts and rangoons. Both of these items were just alright. I would recommend skipping their food since it can be overpriced and taste mediocre. Their drinks are on the stronger side though. There are 2 bathrooms 1 for men and 1 for women. They are decently clean and are private bathrooms. There are also free condoms near the bathrooms. read more

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Chose to check this place out because it had good reviews. Came here around 6pm on a Friday and we were able to seat ourselves quickly. The waiter came over pretty quickly and took our orders. We got the brussel sprouts and vegetable rangoon for appetizers then personal pizzas for the main meal. The personal pizzas are perfect for one person with 4 small pieces. I split the pepperoni and pineapple pizza, it was a good amount since I did have appetizers. I enjoyed all the food, but I really liked the pizza because they put a lot of cheese on it. The pizzas are very customizable even can get hummus or hoisin instead of marinara sauce! Overall this place was good! read more

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Wow great find. Amazing food and a live band. The Brussels sprout apps are freaking amazing. Really liked the Cuban sandwiches well.

This was an amazing find!!! We came to Dubuque for the day and found this little hidden gem. I had a Cubano sandwich and it was wonderful!!! So many levels (3) to discover for seating and social entertainment. Check this place out!! read more

What a trendy little spot! We visited on a Friday. It wasn't very busy but everyone was super friendly and drinks were amazing. I tried a Sazerac, which was bitters, whiskey and absinthe. It was great. We also ordered some fried Brussels and they were amazing! Overall, great food, drinks and ambiance. The owner came over at one point and was very friendly and sweet. I would highly recommend and would visit again! read more

Smokestack - Fried Brussels. Amazing!!! - Restaurants Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

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Seemed more like a night club than a restaurant, left before sitting down. Place was completely empty with no hostess. Just a bartender and a DJ. Very strange atmosphere read more

Fabulous environment, amazing food, soul moving music and the most loving and kind owners EVER!!!! I have to say the Smokestack is my absolute favorite place to go in Dubuque... Soooo happy we are blessed with this amazing little spot! read more

Loved the urban vibe. When our food order was delayed (we hadn't even noticed), the waiter and the owner came to apologize and comped our food. The food was great when we got it. The view from the roof is amazing. Support local!! read more

Awesome place to watch a live performance, grab a bite, strong drinks, and have fun. We enjoyed the brussel spouts, Asiago fries, and Cuban sandwich. We had a great time at this venue and expect everyone else to as well. Make sure to try the great craft brews and top shelf liquor. read more

Great place to spend an evening! Enjoyed the funky atmosphere & artwork. We sat in the sun on upper deck patio, beautiful view, sipping delicious sangria. Shared the roasted brussel sprouts, spinach artichoke rangoon & green/white flatbread - all well-prepared and delicious, large portions, even brought some home! Stayed to enjoy the music - Memphis Dives, after visiting with the band up in the deck. Great venue, stage, sound for live music! A welcome addition to Dubuque, we'll definitely be back! read more

Great addition to the Key city! Nice selection of appetizers, plenty of food, and an old school approach to cocktails with much TLC. Doesn't look like much from the outside but welcoming and clean on the inside. Well done! read more

First time coming here, overall was a little intimidated trying to locate the place,but when I stepped inside I was pleasantly surprised. Loved the atmosphere, enjoyed the food. I had the Mediterranean flatbread pizza, and my partner the Cubano sandwich Yum! Everything was $9 bucks minus the beer. lol Bartender was friendly and attendant. I have been at Dubuque for just under 2 years now and definitely will be coming for when they have live music. Great place to grab a beer sit back and talk with friends with a more modern/hipster feel. read more

The ambiance is artful, happy, quirky, a little mysterious and pays homage to the space it has been through the centuries, leaving the rock and brick exposed, framing a bit of the new for good measure, great for extroverts and safe for introverts. The music is always excellent and never boring cover band rehash. However, bands are only the beginning of provided entertainment- many awesome community shows and events happen here- dance, theater, art of all kinds. The staff are very welcoming, ALWAYS. The food is the best bar food in the tri-state area. The owners and this space have become an integral part of the compassionate community scene in Dubuque and they give far more then they receive. I have attended events, held my own events and danced many nights away at the Smokestack and I am so glad we have it. Dubuque desperately needed this. read more

Easily one of the neatest places in Dubuque, live music, super good food and one of the only places you can get a true craft drink. I had the Luna and Mediterranean pizza. Our bartender was a gem too. read more

Our new favorite place in Dubuque. Delicious food, fantastic cocktails, great service.

The Smokestack is my new favorite place to be on the weekends! I have visited it numerous times since it has opened this past summer and am always impressed. It is the only bar in town that transcends the "Dubuque" feel - I don't mean that in a bad way, it just makes me feel like I am in a larger city's underground bar/venue, listening to awesome music, drinking good drinks and eating great food! read more

I'm not an easy 5 star but I was completely surprised by this place. Ordered the fries with Asiago cheese with siracha mayo and the veggie rangoon. Both were extremely good. Our drinks were delicious maybe a bit higher priced for the area but reasonable for the quality you get. Good music as well. All in all a hidden gem. read more

Great atmosphere, the food was great, really like their drink menu as well. This could easily be one of my favorite Dubuque hang out. The only problem I had was the time it took to get a drink. And possibly some additional seating. read more

It took 45 minutes to get our food and we were the only ones at the place at 6:30 pm. Food was cold, music way too loud, and wires hanging from ceiling. Food poisoning on our mind as we left the place! Waitresses were dull minded! The end!!! read more

A hangout for artists, this bar serves amazing appetizers that will fill you up for dinner, such as fried chick peas and roasted Brussels sprouts. Friendly owners are committed to fostering diversity and community in Iowa's coollest river city. read more

Funky joint with a hip happening vibe. Fun menu with lots of small plate options. Live music adds to the experience. Can't wait to go back to The Smokestack. read more