I am so excited that I finally got to experience The Revelry! My husband and I were anxiously…read moreawaiting its opening this summer and it did not disappoint. There really isn't a venue in the area with the cozy, intimate atmosphere that serves true craft cocktails and a creative menu of small bites and desserts, so The Revelry is a much-needed addition to Okoboji and Spirit Lake. Jason and Kim put their heart and souls into this business and it shows. Aside from the joy I get in supporting local, it's such a fun experience. Great for a date night, bachelorette stop, girls evening out, after-dinner nightcap, pre-dinner appetizers/drinks, and so much more.

Cute little cozy speakeasy vibe. Delicious food, ever changing menu. Craft cocktails with fresh…read morejuices for the cocktails.

What an amazing restaurant with beautiful views, quality staff and impeccable food. My husband had…read morethe sirloin. I had the crab cakes and asparagus. Everything was top-quality, freshly made and wine and cocktails were well crafted. The owner is the real deal Italian , Juliana, who is present on site and obviously cares about her establishment and the community.

The kitchen was out of numerous items. Food and wine. There…read morewas an extremely loud table with ten extremely drunk and over served people. We were seated right next to them and asked to move. We were moved to the other side of the restaurant where it was hardly any different. All other people dining were quite annoyed. The server apologized and said he understood. When leaving the manager apologized and stated that they are not kids and shouldn't be acting like that. That's it. I have had the filet there many times and it has always been wonderful. This visit it was not. Nit even sure it was a filet.

What a gem! Pirate…read moreJacks Bar was just what I needed. It's a cute little outdoor watering hole on the lake, a stones throw from Arnold's Park. It's surrounded by water on three sides so it boasts tons of gorgeous views. I can imagine some amazing sunsets, cocktail in hand from here! Staff were friendly. Pricing was on par. Cocktails were fabulous, just strong enough. Pirate Jacks Bar isn't trying too hard and does just enough. Check it out!

This location was a pleasant stop, if a bit sleepy. Our timing must have been off…read more We grabbed a quick drink before going in the water. It suited, but had next to no one there. We guessed it was off season. The drinks were alright, seating was casual, and it's right on the lake. Guessing it hops on-season. Worth the stop.

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.

This is such a great place and a must go to for anyone visiting! Although it is packed all the time…read morewe were able to find a great table quickly, and a server approached us before we could even walk up to the bar to order. The staff is very friendly and helpful, we didn't say anything about a messed up drink but they replaced it as the bartender realized on their own they had poured the wrong drink. The tables are great and plenty of umbrellas with shade makes this a perfect atmosphere no matter what time of day!

Wow. The drinks were fine, although it took a 2nd try to get mine to match my friend's who…read moreliterally got the same one but ordered a few minutes later. The server tried to explain it as different batches of the rhubarb. Food was abysmal. The steak tacos were overcooked. The fish tacos had literally 1 bite sized piece of over seasoned fish in each one. Flour tortillas were overcooked. Service was slow. Mingo game was really loud, making it difficult to talk. Very expensive, especially for what was received.

This place has good food. The favors were fresh and exciting…read more The service good. They could have used another server or two on a Saturday night. We will be back when the roof top is open.

Captain's Getaway is a blast. Went there on a Saturday night with some friends and was surprised by…read morehow busy it was at first. The live music was great, great song selection too. Upstairs deck was good for when you need a break from the live music area. Other bars and restaurants near by make it a fun area to go out in.

Fun atmosphere. Good burger. Lots of sorts on lots of TVs. Nice cold Ruthie's beer.read more

Love this place! Every time I'm down to our cabin (East Side, East Okoboji) and we want a Bar this…read moreis my #1 place!

I like Snappers and the atmosphere of it is great. We have eaten there for Lunch and also Dinner up…read morestairs. The service is good all the time and we really like the Boat up convenience. The food is not half bad but for the prices that they put things at the prestige of the food and the way it comes out is on par with eating at a carnival. I felt like lunch is a bit too much in price because of that. Dinner I won't touch on going to that, give it a shot yourself and if that sort of thing doesn't rub you wrong then I feel like you should try it out! It is still a good place, but I'm frugal and expect more if I pay more.

We were excited to try out Snappers in Okoboji, but unfortunately had a very disappointing…read moreexperience. We were told to seat ourselves, which we did, and then waited for over 15 minutes with no service at all. During that time, another couple came in after us and was promptly greeted and helped, while the staff--including waitresses and the bartender--continued to glance our way without ever acknowledging us. We tried to be patient, but after a while it became hard not to feel uncomfortable and overlooked. I truly hate to assume the worst, but when you're being clearly ignored while others are being served, it's hard not to wonder if race played a part. Sadly, we ended up leaving without ever being spoken to. We won't be returning, and I hope this is something the management takes seriously.

The gizzards was good, but my steak i wanted rare was cool and tasted like it was just getting…read moreready to be overdue. Nautical down the street will be better to go to for steak.

Tweeter's Bar & Grill is a huge part of my childhood! I was the daughter of a teacher so we didn't…read moreeat out often on vacation, we were on a budget. Well, I feel like it says something that we made a point to eat out at here! Every. Single. Summer. Fast forward... a decade or... uh, three... and I took my family here. We popped in during the lunch hour on a weekday in August. It was basically empty, with only a handful of tables frequented. Our waitress was fabulous, though the kitchen was slow. Food was just ok. Fries were scarce and soggy. Prices were super high for portion size, even for the lake. Ambiance used to be just Hawkeyes and now almost has more Cyclones... eek. (Oddly, I hate wood paneling but I miss it here! I get they did an update, but I liked its old charm.) Overall, I have fond memories here but I don't think I'll come back anytime soon.

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!