Good wings. Had the hot wings today. Not breaded, and a delicious sauce. Spicy but not oppressive…read more I debated visiting this locals-only strip mall bar. I made the right choice, and was rewarded with good hot wings. If I ever return to Dubuque, I will come here for good wings.

Food and service was amazing Highly recommend , we had the…read morenacho's and it was fantastic also has the onion rings and they were really good

Stopped by 1st & Main recently for lunch with a group of four…read more They're a seat yourself kinda spot and you walk into bar seating as well as bar height tables. If you're with folks who wouldn't be comfortable in seating that height (as we were), not to worry! They have additional traditional table seating through a doorway to the right of the bar. They have a large menu so there's definitely a little something for everyone. I ordered the brie grilled cheese with fries. It was good. I expected more flavor from the brie (it tasted very mild) but the jalapeno jelly added a nice sweetness and a bit of flavor. The atmosphere is your standard pub. It's in a historical building and they provide a bit of the history on their menu which was neat to read. The service was accommodating and efficient. Get to it!

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.

Restaurant was closed at 7pm on a Friday night, very disappointed . Bowling was full and restaurant…read morein the casino was super busy.

This is a sports bar located inside Diamond Jo Casino…read more The food is about what you might expect from a casino sports bar. I ordered their patty melt, which, honestly I'd give a 3-star a-ok to. It wasn't phenomenal, but was decently done. Where things fell apart was the service. There were very few people in the restaurant while we we there, and still our wait times (for food, for drinks, for our check) were inordinately long. And, when we finally did get service (for food, our bill), we had to flag it down (after waiting nearly 30 minutes with entirely empty plates and glasses for the check). It was odd. Meh.

Fun place to stop for a few drinks if passing through. Laid back, friendly service, pool tables,…read moredart boards, games and more.

This was the only bar we could find open after a business function on a Tuesday night. There were…read moreonly a couple of people at the bar when we arrived. I LOVED the decor of the place. It was very rustic with all of the wood elements. It had an item from the American Pickers too. The drinks were consistent from night to night. We never ate here, just came here three nights in a row for socializing and drinking. It was the busiest on the Thursday night that we came.

Mason Dixon Saloon, as it is unfortunately titled and branded, is one of the only places in Dubuque…read moretoday that provides pretty darn solid ribs and smoked meats, as some of the other BBQ joints have shuttered over the years. I am pleased, in fact, to report that in having tried the ribs, they have smoking down pretty well and churn out some good food. On other visits however, I was surprised to find the pork on the Cuban sandwich and basket to be an odd texture and pretty off tasting. I'd say that the food is pretty standard otherwise, with what seem to be the usual Cisco/USFoods frozen to fried fare. Nothing incredible, but your familiar greasy stuff to get a quick, cheap-enough lunch in. The service over the years has been mixed as well, during the table service hours, the place has had attentive and kind service, but every weekend the place turns into a confused staging ground for what all-too-often seem to be fake-ID toting college underclassmen. At these hours, the place feels uncomfortable for anyone over 22, and it's hard enough to get to the bar rail at these hours any way, much more-so to be seen by tenders that all too often are overstretched if they're even behind the bar to begin with. There's also the obvious gripe with the ambiance. Bourbon barrels cut and stacked along the walls, set against the backdrop of a big crocodile crawling the room -- pretty cool, if not a little kitschy. The obvious problem remains: why the homage to the Mason Dixon line? A symbol of the south? A bygone time? Something to suggest that the ~perfectly fine~ ribs will transport you to another place? My thought is that all too often, and rightly so, it's associated with the border into a land where slavery existed right up until the line was no more. A line crossed to become free, or on the flip side enter a land where it was okay to treat a black man as something sub-human. If that's where this saloon wants to transport me, I'm good. They changed their branding from a confederate flag striped longhorn to what it is now, but the name and the feeling remain. I should hope that they can see that in a Dubuque that is hopefully changing with times and trying to be a welcoming place to folks of all races, colors, and creeds, it may be time not just to retire the flag, but consider what the line their named for stands for to people other than the white guys in their hometown (a group that seems to want the good ol' Southland to adopt the rural Midwest).

We were here on Thursday during the car show. What a great experience. The appetizers (cheese curds…read moreand Macaroni and cheese bites) were delicious. The pizza was full of flavor and piping hot. DELICIOUS. The BEST part was the service. We were there with our mom who requires a walker and some extra care. Tammy and Courtney were extremely kind and caring. They were attentive, caring and went above and beyond with us while we were there. When we left, Courtney even held the door and helped us get the walker down the stairs. This place pays attention to customers and their needs. I will be back and will continue to sing their praises. You are one is a kind and we will can't wait to come back.

Went there tonight for Thursday special- Rueben sandwich. My sandwich was drowned in thousand…read moreisland dressing and I saw why. There was hardly any corned beef on the sandwich at all. In fact, I opened one half of the sandwich and had NO corned beef on one side. One quarter of the sandwich had no meat and the remainder was one thin layer. Won't be going back!

Simple! Friendly! Delicious! Clean! I grew up in Dubuque…read more The Dog House Lounge was always there - midway on my walk home from Wahlert High School. My wife and I went there for the first time during a recent trip back to Dubuque. We saw the great ratings and read the reviews. So we gave it a try for lunch. We are glad we did. We ordered a couple burgers and fries. They were delicious and exactly what you're looking for when craving a good ol' pub burger. The atmosphere was inviting and featured billiards and darts. We were impressed by the cleanliness. Our bartender, who was also at the grill, was friendly and helpful. The patrons were noticeably friendly too. Many greeted each other with a hearty Hello and a first name. Some included a hug. The absence of "Hard Drinking" characters supported the friendly pub-like vibe. We will be back.

The Carmichael hamburgers were delicious. The service and ambience were consistent with dining in…read morea bar. A friendly atmosphere.

This OC is connected to the Best Western Plus Hotel. We decided to eat there because it was…read moreconvenient. We had the wings with the buffalo sauce and ranch on the side. They were extra crispy and cooked perfectly. We also had the "Meats Me" OC thick pan pizza. The crust wasn't as crispy as I like but the overall pizza was good. Our service was amazing! Our server was so funny and attentive! He made our experience better than I could have imagined. Inside was actually not too loud, there are TVs everywhere but they were muted while we were there. There is plenty of parking and it's extremely convenient if you're staying in the Hotel.

This is a nice place. I love there personal pies more then the large pie. But never the less it was…read morestill delicious. The chicken parm was excellent. Sause was good. Great consistency. Pasta i think was to soft but dish as a whole was amazing and absolutely filling. They have a great selection of. Beers on tap. Every time I went it has not been crazy busy. They are actually located right off a hotel which is nice for a family vacation and not going far for dinner or lunch.

We met family here today for a Birthday lunch for my sister in law…read more I LOVE the interior here - high ceilings, all the polished wood- absolutely gorgeous. Now, my sister in law complained that it's very loud and echoey- but she had her earplugs and that helped. Service was attentive too. Most of us ordered salads- my husband and I had the chicken chipotle. It was creative and tasty. It's pricey here- $18 for a salad - ouch- but it was for a birthday and she was happy for the celebration.

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!