It had been a number of years since our last visit. Still reminds me of a River North Chicago loft…read moresetting. Lots of brick and wood yet the sound quality for conversation was good. Server very engaging and attentive. She recommended non alcoholic drinks for two of us, one being a cucumber infused the other had a grapefruit base. My dark stout was tasty. My date's red wine as well. The sour dough bread was baked fresh and it "kept coming." Leek and cheese fondue appetizer addictive. Famous fried chicken did not disappoint. The jalapeño corn bread had a great kick. My Sopressato pizza was outstanding as the shrimp pasta. Locally sourced foods. My dessert of a classic Brandy Alexander... Yum. The bar for quality, uniqueness, and service hasn't lowered. It's the testament to Brazen's longevity, something very rare today. Forgot to add it's a great value for the $ in today's market!

Finding insanely good restaurants is my jam when I'm traveling with friends and this one is up…read morethere with some of the best! Our server, Abbe, did her thing and I ordered the Amish chicken based on her rave opinion of it. She wasn't wrong! It was out of this world! It was marinated with black truffle and brown sugar and the smashed potatoes had a black garlic vinaigrette. To. Die. For. Lest I forget, the peach and burrata with sourdough was also divine and the leek fondue- yeah, just take my money. Even though I couldn't finish my dinner and was definitely taking it home, I couldn't pass up the vegan sticky date cake. This was melt in your melt delicious. This was truly a meal to remember and I'm so glad we got to experience it!

I usually add a photo of my entree but I will in the future. This place is small but it he food…read moreand staff are amazingly good. This is my new favorite place to go when in Dubuque for a meal and drinks. The signature drinks were awesome and the prices were reasonable. The bartenders were able to provide some guidance on what we would enjoy and they were spot on. The dipping sauce for our cheese curds as a side was a heated raspberry jam which was amazingly good.

Came here for lunch on Sunday May 19th. The burgers were flavorful and juicy. The service was…read moregood with a nice beer selection. Not a large selection, but decent. Best of all they had the Marquee network playing the Cubs game!

While in town for a college visit with our son, we walked from our hotel down to The Vault for…read moredinner. We have a restaurant locally (in Southern Illinois) with the same concept and name. It's also located inside of an old bank, so we wanted to check this one out. We were seated immediately and received great service. The waitress was new, but already familiar with the menu. She made recommendations and was very attentive. We started with the pretzel and I can't wait for you to see the photo of how huge this thing is! We all three ate some of it, and there was enough for two people left once we were all done. It's massive! For the entree, I had the chicken quesadillas, my husband had the salmon bowl, and my son had the French dip. The food was all very good and if he chooses Dubuque for college, we will definitely be back!

I was recently in the area and was able to grab dinner at the Vault. It's located in the old…read moreGerman bank, so the decor is really neat. It's right in the downtown area, so it's perfect for dinner before a show or casino visit. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, pastas, and entrees. I got the California Burger with grilled chicken and truffle fries. All very tasty. We also shared some cheese curds which were amazing! We devoured those. They come with ranch of course and a Melba sauce which was unique. It gave a good sweet and salty mix with the curds. The service was also quick and friendly. Definitely check out if you are in the area

A groups of us went here today for a work lunch. This was the first time all of us have been here…read moreand from the moment we walked in, greeted by the waitress and immediately felt welcomed. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and patient. She offered recommendations when I asked; the chef was accommodating when I asked about taking crème brûlée to go and provided some berries with the cheesecake when we asked. I can't express how much we all liked this place and can't wait to be back.

Great food! Awesome drinks! Prices are great too! Atmosphere was very casual and not so much…read moreemphasis on the Bar! Loved it!

Entering, we got there a few minutes early and they weren't quite seating the first seating (5:00…read morepm). Within a few minutes, they did take us for our requested reservation. Btw... reservations are only made by phone as they are not on Open Table, Table or Yelp for reservations. The bonus is that you can request a booth (as we did) when you call. It was perfectly lit inside so that while still romantic, you can see the menu! We didn't have to bring out the phone for this. There was a special small menu as well, that had a special Valentine's Day menu. What I didn't realize, until half way through the meal, was that the cocktail menu was on the back side. We did have to request the wine menu, which came in an old, tattered notebook. An investment in a nice professional wine folder would be a nice touch for this more upscale establishment. We had a fabulous dinner for Valentine's Day! We did order a bottle of the house Pinot Noir, a wonderful sweeter wine from Napa Valley. We started out with the chef's salad, which was a mix of greens, feta cheese crumbles and a deliciously sweet and tart balsamic vinaigrette! Both my husband and I had the beef tenderloin, which came with scrumptious mashed potatoes and perfectly steamed carrots and broccoli. For dessert, we had the wonderfully tasty Betty Jane's Gremlin Cheesecake, which did not disappoint! It was so creamy, not too rich, with just the right amount of sweetness! Priced at $10, we felt it was a little steep for the very slim slice that was served as most couples share a dessert! Honestly, it was so good, I just wanted more of it! The service was outstanding with the perfect amount of attention. Bus service didn't really happen but the server, Gabe, was on top of it, clearing plates when needed. All in all, we had a lovely night celebrating Valentine's Day, a day early to avoid the crowds!

Food too heavy seasoned... too much garlic on salad, lemon on grouper and BBQ on salmon. Also…read moredrinks leave much to be desired. Service good Ambience good Think about another place to go!!

Good food and service for a busy Saturday night. Got a table just before the fans from the…read moresporting events at the university showed up.

The smash burgers especially the A- portkalypse it was so good loaded with bacon and bacon aioli so…read moregood and the fries were exceptional.

A wonderful Sunday brunch experience with exceptional service. The food is fresh and truly…read moretantalizing to the taste buds. The Denver omelet was excellent, featuring garden-fresh mushrooms, crisp peppers, onions, and savory, thick-cut ham. To finish, we shared the blueberry pancakes--absolute perfection with the maple syrup and whipped butter. A flawless weekend meal.

I had a mixed but overall pleasant experience at Caroline's. The atmosphere is charming--quiet,…read moreclassy, and located inside the historic Hotel Julien, which adds a nice touch of elegance. Breakfast was good. My husband enjoyed his corned beef hash (he is a connoisseur) and I enjoyed the huevos rancheros. Portions are very generous. Service was lacking, unresponsive and not attentive. All in all, Caroline's is a solid spot for a relaxed meal, especially breakfast or brunch. Just know it can be a bit inconsistent depending on the day or the dish. I'd return, but with slightly adjusted expectations.

Nothing fancy here; Just an old converted home offering good food and a great local gathering…read moreplace. The decor is very 40's with a plethora of signs offering pithy remarks to amuse. (eggs are referred to as chicken butt nuggets) Our waitress, Haylie was friendly, efficient, and full of just the right amount of sass to make a stranger feel like an old friend. This is not the place to take your prom date, but just the right spot for a thrifty, quick, and delicious breakfast. When in Dickeyville, forget the Grotto and go to Millie's.

We arrived at 10:15, we were sat at the bar for breakfast- there were open tables for two; these…read morewere not offered and told the only spots were at the bar. Received our coffee and water shortly after seating. We watched several (5-6) groups of 2 + come in and be seated- at tables and some at the bar. We sat for close to 30 minutes before someone came over and asked if we had been helped. Of the groups that came in after us all but 2 of them had been served and left. We were hungry for breakfast and options were limited so we sat it out. We ordered the meals, then waited for 30 minutes for the food. Again, people who ordered after us received their food ahead of ours. There was one waitress who was running like crazy and was very personable. One of them was on their phone and ringing up wrong checks- only reason we know this is that it was very clearly heard when she being talked to about it. One younger employee was just kind of there- not sure what her role was. Needless to say, when we are back in the area this will not be stop. We left at 11:40. Don't believe all the local hype and reviews. Food was decent and priced well but the rest was a disappointment.

Filament is located inside of Diamond Jo casino…read more One waitress for whole restaurant, but very good service in spite of that. We ordered an Italian beef sandwich and korean chicken tacos. Both were good. The "world's greatest fries" were good, but not spectacular. The tacos were good, but did not have the promised gojujang sauce on them. Sweet, not spicy due to a sweet slaw. Chips were good. Salsa just ok. Convenient choice for a quick bite while visiting the casino.

Mama's Day Off Chronicles Kids in school = this single mama's cue to sneak off for a little…read moregrown-up recess. Landed at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque and, honey... first stop had to be The Filament. Jeff the manager? Total VIP vibes -- came over, shook my hand, made me feel like Beyoncé walked in. Amber my server? Busy but still flawless with my order. And my order... whew: Portobello Bleu Cheese Burger -- half-pound Iowa beef dripping with sautéed portobellos, bleu cheese spread, swiss & braised onions on a toasted brioche roll Garden salad with raspberry vinaigrette Arnold Palmer (aka half tea, half lemonade heaven) Flavor, service, vibe? Chef's kiss. Fed, fabulous, and feeling lucky -- now mama's off to flirt with the slots

Lived in Dubuque for a little over 20 years and never been here. I missed out because this was the…read morebest Italian food I have ever experienced. Great little neighborhood restaurant. Next time I'm in town I will be back.

Probably the worst Italian I've ever had. I had the manicotti and it was flavorless and drowned in…read moreunseasoned tomato sauce. The best part of the meal was my salad with Italian dressing, which in actuality was lettuce drowned in red wine vinegar. The atmosphere was nice, but really dark and the staff was really friendly.