Brisket is pot roast style: Sandwich - 3…read moreTacos - 4+ (dry slaw) Also had Mac and cheese: generous helping - 3.5 for taste; 5 for portion. Brisket is $30/lb but sandwich is $12 and 1/3 lb. Pork is $20/lb, $10 sandwich 1/3 lb. You do the math. Great service.

This was the worst BBQ I had in my entire life or even The fries were old and tasted microwaved or…read morecooked in old oil not sure . The bbq sauces were terrible. Best way describe them if you take an okay sauce and make it old and delude it with water and make old bbq water you will get the idea of what it tastes like. The brisket was lukewarm , old, not seasoned, bland and dry, no smoke ring. It was like all the flavour was sucked out of the meat. Bun was okay not stale at least. Cheese curds had gross batter and some were still frozen inside . We ate it because we were traveling and had no other choice but I'm helping next person out passing by to make their choices wisely. I wouldn't not recommend this place. As far as atmosphere, not friendly towards us but seems more friendly to table next us so probably picks and chooses his " politeness " and it was hotter than the sun in there . We had to wait for a while for our food, they were not very busy.

This ceviche is my absolute favorite. Seasoned to perfection. This is the meal I CRAVE!read more

We live in the land of Mexican food, so for us to choose Mexican we had high expectations. I gotta…read moresay, it was the best thing we have eaten in Decorah. The shrimp ceviche was ridiculously fresh and tasty. I am looking forward to forward to leftovers. My son asked our waiter, who I'm pretty sure was the owner, what his favorite thing was, it was a shrimp and mushroom dish with a creamy red sauce, he does not have left overs. We did not have drinks besides water, but the Margaritas were a good size and looked yummy. We sat out on the patio and there was no lack in good service. There are two indoor dinning rooms that have a lot of comfortable seating. Rating muy bueno!

A friend recommended La Rana for dinner and we loved it! I had lamb meatballs and my husband had…read moresalmon - both were delicious! The service was great and the atmosphere was wonderful. They don't have many tables, so make a reservation so you won't be turned away. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Decorah.

Ever once in a while, you stumble upon one of those unassuming Main Street bistros that turn out to…read morebe serving up amazing food with a shocking bar selection. That's exactly what happened with La Rana. My cousin and his wife said that it's one of their favorites and after this chicken salad, I can see why. The ciabatta was pillowy soft and this Sriracha almond chicken salad was perfection. The salad was lightly dressed with an amazing balsamic vinaigrette, and I'm glad that I split the sandwich with someone because it would have been tough to get through both halves. My only regret is not going back there and having the chicken curry special with a glass of wine in the evening.

From the moment we were greeted and seated we were treated like family. Our wait staff Simon was…read moreabsolutely phenomenal. They have an insane wine list along with some of the best mules I've ever tasted. I can't believe I didn't take a photo of my Strip steak but it was gorgeous and wonderful! Truly the food was delicious and you can't go wrong with a single thing on the menu as it all was so delicious! The ambiance was nice and although it was packed it was cozy and super welcoming. The manager was friendly and amazing to chat with at the end of our meal and we had such a blast! I'm glad we made a reservation and stopped by! The book Rubaiyat and being able to sign a little piece of history was pretty neat memory we will take home from our trip!

We visited three times during our stay in Decorah. First for drinks, then for dinner and finally…read morefor a little desert to end our evening. Each time Kim and her team treated us immaculately. The food, service, and fun we had were impeccable each time. Absolutely amazing!!

This was a very yummy restaurant. Note it has a lot of Japanese food and sushi choices, but expect…read moreto find other asian influences. I will say this is the first Japanese restaurant I've gone to that did not serve miso soup but egg drop instead? One person in our group ordered a green curry that they said was really good. So throw in some Thai also. Sushi was really good we ordered a few rolls and shared. The service was good however we felt rushed and like we were irritating the waitress with our questions so not impressed with service. Make sure you request wasabi with your sushi as they don't bring the ginger and wasabi automatically. We would definitely go back and maybe wait staff was overwhelmed as it was quite busy. The food we received was all good and no complaints it is a little louder than most Japanese restaurants.

I got the, Oh my god roll (on fire!) it was super good! My favorite here however is the Norse roll!…read more The service is super good and the lighting and vibes is amazing!

Stopped here during a girls weekend. It was not bad but it was not great either. Stopped in a…read morelittle before 9pm and the kitchen was already closed. Sad considering it was a Friday night and they stay open till 2am. We wanted a snack after having a late lunch that day and struck out. The drinks were not bad. They do not have a full bar, drinks are limited to what sells. It was also very quiet. We were the biggest group with only 2 other groups there. Had a bunch of pool tables, darts, and a few arcade games. But no one was using any of them. Bartender was very attentive and helpful and even did table service.

Stopped into this small town BBQ restaurant/bar for a quick lunch. The menu was simple but covered…read moreeverything a place like this should have. The BBQ choice was brisket, pulled pork and ham. They were out of ham which was one of the two I wanted to try. I got the brisket sandwich with coleslaw instead of a combo plate. It was good meat on a toasted bun and the slaw was fresh. I tried the BBQ sauces provided, one spicy and one not and I didn't like either one. Not sure if they were homemade or just modified but I didn't care for them. The beef was very good though, tender and nicely smoked. With a good sauce choice it would get another star. Overall it was a good meal, nice waitstaff.

This is now known as Uptown Grill and has a complete remodel and I believe new management. I've…read morebeen here mostly for drinks to catch up with family or stop in for St.Pats day and I think there has been a huge improvement. Service is really fast and staff is super friendly. Not to long ago I had a surprise party for my dad in the extra room they have and it turned out great and the pizza we ordered was delicious. And I was just around for St.Pats day and it was the same great service.

This is a family owned business so they take pride in the restaurant and their work. And you can…read moretell. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and inviting. The food was incredible. I went with my sister and her husband. She had the special grilled cheese and chili. He had the Reuben and I had the Blazin' cheeseburger. There was not a thing wrong with our meal or our first visit. We will definitely be going back here to enjoy what else they have to offer. Highly recommended.

Based on our visit here earlier today we can atest to the fact that these folks received a very…read morewell deserved award for the Best Burger in Iowa 2026! All three of us (the Mrs, my Aunt, and myself) ordered the Biertgarten Smashburgers and we split an order of the Cheese Curds. The burgers were two 4oz chuck/brisket patties, fried onion, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and Smash Sauce served on a toasted brioche bun and is FANTASTIC! Have plenty of napkins at your disposal as the flavor oozes from this burger! The hand-cut fries are a great side and very good too (I had to add some salt to put them over the top)...the Cheese Curds made it a trifecta...they were outstanding as well, crispy coating and melt in your mouth cheesyness! The servers were very helpful and ready to help out at a moments notice. Dixie's Biertgarten Smashburger has moved on to my Top 5 Burgers I've Ever Had list... It was around 3 in the afternoon and the place was packed (casual atmosphere and some sports on the big screens) so you may have to wait for a seat...there is some outdoor seating but it was raining today but FYI....it's definitely worth the time so be patient!

We rolled into Decorah after a hot day on the motorcycle and pulled into the parking lot which was…read morefull. Walked in and was greeted warmly and told how things work. Seat yourself, order at the bar and receive a buzzer to pick up food. 2026 best burger in Iowa so we ordered that to share, along with a generous basket of lightly battered and delicious cheese curds. Burger was very shareable and came with fries. Not sure it's the best in the state, but it was very good. Despite being busy, food came out quickly. Great selection of local craft beers on tap. Decorah has amazing beers. Special note that the staff was very friendly. This was a great bar and grill and I can totally see why it was crawling with guests. We will be back when in town again.