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    The Fort

    4.8 (4 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Most of us had the broasted chicken, it was good. Crazy busy till after 6 at the bar on week days.

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    Frederick's Sips & Eats - Meatloaf lunch special

    Frederick's Sips & Eats

    3.6(11 reviews)
    39.4 mi

    I really wanted to love this place but it was a big let down…read more First, we were there on a Friday, just before what is likely a very busy time. We sat at the bar. The servers were there, obviously waiting for customers to start arriving, and they were all congregating at the end of the bar, chatting it up. It was super unprofessional and pretty annoying. We were glad when the food came out quickly so we could just eat and leave. To be honest, I don't recall what my husband ordered. I got the pork tenderloin. The tenderloin was very tough and had zero flavor. Like, I don't think they even put salt in the coating, let alone any other seasonings. This is Iowa, if you can't make anything else at all, you should at least have a decent pork tenderloin. This was our second time trying the place. Both instances were equally underwhelming. I wanted this to be our "go to" place but sadly we won't return.

    Called ahead of time to watch the Iowa State game. They said they'd have it on with volume. We…read moreasked politely to have the music turned down to hear the game. They refused. I went to the bathroom and heard the dish boy/cook using foul language stating he wasn't going to accommodate the request. He was super rude and sarcastically clapping at the game to make a point. We planned to all have dinner but left to a more accommodating restaurant. Any restaurant in town would be more accommodating and respectful than this place. We'll never return or spend a dime here again.

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    Frederick's Sips & Eats - Bratwurst lunch special

    Bratwurst lunch special

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    Brightspot Bar and Grill De Soto - Bright Spot Cheese Burger

    Brightspot Bar and Grill De Soto

    3.8(13 reviews)
    41.8 mi
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    Had the pizza for the first time over the weekend. The pizzas are factory-made crusts. They only…read morecome in 12". For 2 adults, one is too small, 2 is too much. I wish they came in different sizes and were homemade crust. Otherwise, basic toppings, expensive add-ons, and not many specialty pizzas. Meh. The jukebox in the bar area is soooo loud. It does not "fit" the crowd of old people out trying to visit. They kept coming out to the dining area complaining it was too loud in the other room. Despite the staff's back and forth, we were not greeted or waited on for 20 minutes. We could hear them BSing in the back, but I think they forgot they were at work. We kept closing the door between the bar and dining room and the staff walking in between constantly left it open. The owners need to "read the room" and adjust the jukebox accordingly. We shouldn't have to YELL over dinner. I wear hearing aids and couldn't hear a thing! Food is inconsistent and owner-after being complimented that the food had improved since they opened only argued that it's the same food they had when they opened, which it is not. Shut up and take the compliment!

    Small portions for high price for typical eat out food in the area. Long wait and incorrect order…read moredid not improve the experience. One French fry order had 10 pics, other 15. Meat portions small. Would expect this in a high end gourmet place, but not a place with comfort food.

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    Brightspot Bar and Grill De Soto - 3/4lb Burger & Fries

    3/4lb Burger & Fries

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    Brightspot Bar and Grill De Soto - Small portions with big price tag

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    Twin Springs Supper Club

    Twin Springs Supper Club

    4.7(49 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    My favorite place! Everything is always seasoned and cooked to perfection. Staff is attentive and…read morecourteous. Owner checks on tables and takes pride in his restaurant.

    It certainly pays to go off the beaten path... My parents recently went to a family reunion in…read moreDecorah and told me about this meal they had at Twin Springs Supper Club. My mom said that if was totally my vibe and boy was she right. After winding down some gravel roads outside of Decorah we came across this restaurant that looks more like a cabin. It's cozy with limited tables inside and a beautiful patio space with Christmas lights, gorgeous views of the woods surrounding the property, and heaters for when it gets chilly. They had a great cocktail list with seasonal offerings and a food menu that made it difficult to choose what to order. Everything sounded good and we finally decided that we had to go with the surf and turf because I love shrimp, but heard how amazing the steaks are. We had these amazing little eggrolls with a sweet chili sauce and I loved the French onion soup. It's no wonder this restaurant ranked number one in five different categories this year by OpenTable for Iowa. If I could give you a couple of recommendations based off of my experience, it would be to make sure you have a reservation because it fills up and if you enjoy red meat, you have to get a steak. This 4 ounce fillet had me wishing that I had opted for the ribeye instead just because I wanted more.

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    Twin Springs Supper Club - Filet, lobster, and twice baked potatoes

    Filet, lobster, and twice baked potatoes

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    Toppling Goliath Brewing - Seismic Sue

    Toppling Goliath Brewing

    4.1(173 reviews)
    13.9 mi
    $$

    Second time coming in. Can't say I like their beer but the food is tasty…read more Got a burger and cheese curds this time. Super filling. The fist time, we shared a crab Rangoon pizza, which was oddly delicious. Will definitely come again.

    TG.... Are you guys ok??? This was AT BEST a glorified McDonald's. Poor service, the menu was awful…read moreand the beer selections have declined severely. First, I'd like to state that I have visited TG several times in the past. I was so excited to take my girlfriends as I had many amazing meals in the past with their vegan/vegetarian selections, and was confident we would all find something delicious. WOW. What a shock to see the "new" menu which had zero vegan options and the other items were basically an Applebees knock off. The sides we did piece together for a meal were ok and our one brave friend who ordered a chicken bacon wrap said it tasted like they made it hours ago and had no flavor or outstanding qualities. Our experience made me so sad and embarrassed for TG as we travel from out of state to visit decorah. We always look forward to our favorite pseudo sue and the menu, but sadly will probably never return. The restaurant was freezing, the service was not friendly, people had their toddlers screaming and running around at 9pm, just not what you want when you are looking to relax with a beer and food at the end of the day. If this is the demand here in decorah this is not it for your visitors.

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