Hotel bars are very hit and miss. Sometimes it can be a mecca for the road weary vacationers and…read morebusiness travelers to socialize and bond over their shared space away from home. The hotel bartender is a job for the seasoned veterans of customer service and providing conversation and engaging customers. The lady behind the bar failed and led me and my wife to leave and find a place near our hotel that wanted our money. I ordered an overpriced (all hotel bars are) craft beer from a local brewery and sipped it while waiting for my wife to come and join me. During this 20 minutes the waitress never asked me anything or engaged me. When she saw that I was taking my last drink, she asked me if I needed another one and I responded yes. In the next 10+ minute time span my wife came in and sat down without being acknowledged by her. I witnessed her serving 2 others, running a tab and chatting with a friend. When I finally caught her attention, she realized that she had completely ignored me for a long period of time. I then declined the 2nd pint and tabbed out.

Great food & Service! Loved the bar area & restaurant! Also love the strawberry dessert! delicious!read more

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.

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!

Woodfire Grille is our go-to place for special occasions, and we happily drive an hour from…read moreWisconsin to dine there. The food and service are always superb. We usually splurge on a special bottle of wine and look forward to it all year. Unfortunately, after ordering, we were told it was unavailable. Disappointed, we selected another option, only to have the bar manager/buyer come to our table a few minutes later to let us know that choice was also unavailable. She apologized and explained they were in the process of changing and downsizing their wine selection while still using the old menu, and she suggested a comparable alternative. Reluctantly, we agreed. While the wine was delicious, it simply didn't compare to our usual. Although we were thoroughly disappointed, the team went above and beyond to make things right and ensure we still had a wonderful dining experience--they even treated us to dessert. Thank you, Michelle, for always being so lovely.

Great food and service, had the prime rib and it was among the best I ever had,the dirty mashed…read morepotatoes were like crack on a plate,so good. Cheesecake was great.

The food is good and the atmosphere is good but There is…read morethis one guy who comes in almost everyday and I think his name is Jacob but he was a little to in the sauce to tell what he was saying . The service is great. Watch out for Danno tho he is wild one

Food was wonderful. The atmosphere was great people work in there had smiles on their face. We…read moreenjoyed our day there.

We decided to give this new restaurant a try for our anniversary. Open Table takes their…read morereservations so be sure to do so before going. Walking in, we were greeted and seated immediately in a plush booth by the window. I will say the view is spectacular! The design is an open space and very bright inside. There is a lot of space between tables so it has a very open and roomy atmosphere. Looking at the menu, there is a huge variety available for GF or vegetarians. Our server did say the chef is gluten free so that's why so many items are available that way. A few items had changed a bit, changing up ingredients, so they are still working on their menu. Unfortunately, I did neglect to get a picture of the menu or of our food when it arrived. Maddie did a great job as our server, being attentive to our needs. My husband tried the Mai Tai from the cocktail menu and said it was just okay. He ordered the 16 oz Ribeye, which took 15 minutes longer to eat than my 6 oz Filet, leaving me just sitting and watching him eat. That was a little awkward. Both steaks were perfectly cooked to order and were quite tender and flavorful. The filet comes with a mashed cauliflower side, which was a texture a bit strange for my liking. The sauce took a little getting used to for my pallet. We ordered a side of asparagus, with an interesting yellow sauce on it. There were 6 long spears, a bit crunchy for my liking, and maybe enough for 2 to share. Dessert is where they shine! Maddie told us the crème brûlée comes complimentary for birthday or anniversary celebrations. We ordered that and the chocolate mousse dessert. Wow, wow, wow!!!! Absolutely scrumptious! Both desserts had so much delicious flavor! Overall, the views and desserts were impressive. The service was decent as well. For special occasions, this is probably not our place to go as a couple of other local establishments shine a bit more.

We were excited to try Lock 11 after hearing about the new rooftop restaurant in Dubuque. The view…read moreis absolutely stunning and is easily the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, everything else was a bit underwhelming. We had a 5:00 p.m. reservation and arrived about 10 minutes early. We were told they normally wouldn't seat guests before their reservation time, but since they were open they would make an exception. It felt like an unnecessary conversation when a simple "your table will be ready shortly" or "feel free to grab a drink at the bar" would have been a warmer welcome--especially since the restaurant was nearly empty. The service throughout the evening was excellent. Our server was attentive, friendly, and did a great job. For dinner, my wife and I both ordered the fish (Branzino). Mine was very good, but hers was so heavily salted that it was almost inedible. We also ordered several sides; mashed potatoes, the sweet corn with sausage, and spinach. The portions were surprisingly small, served in little containers that barely felt like a single serving, and unfortunately they arrived cold. The dessert menu was also pretty limited and didn't offer much that stood out. I asked for an espresso, and while the restaurant didn't have one, the staff went downstairs to the hotel to get one for me. That was a thoughtful gesture and definitely appreciated. Overall, Lock Eleven has an incredible rooftop setting and excellent service, but the food and overall dining experience don't justify the price point. The menu feels very safe, the execution was inconsistent, and nothing besides the view really stood out. It's not a bad restaurant by any means, just an average one with premium pricing. I don't regret trying it, but I don't see myself making a return visit.

Well we made the best of the situation... we got there to find out they only serve pretzels and…read morepizza. We had a group of 20, so we ordered pizzas and pretzels. The bartender was great, she handled us well and everyone got drinks in a timely manner. The pizza was just alright definitely not some I'd come back for. The kids did have a blast playing on the giant play equipment in the back, so that really helped make our experience a good one.

Hidden NEW gem! Used to be Silver Spoon right next to camp ground. Inside was nicely decorated and…read morerenovated. We came and ordered at the bar. The pool is right outside, but for camp ground. The playground which is accessible is HUGE and incredible. It's a large covered play house. To eat there were TONS of outdoor areas to choose from. The food was well made. We loved the pretzel buns and lake fries! The cheese curds were a nice crunch and our daughter ate most of them! Definitely coming back!

My wife and I went on a Friday night for their all you can eat fish and shrimp. It was good,…read morenothing spectacular. BUT THE ONION RINGS were amazing! It's been a long time since I've had a good onion ring and these were fantastic! The service was good, the atmosphere was nice.

We ate dinner here the night we stayed in Dubuque. The wait was longer than expected and it was…read morevery chaotic for a bit. However, our server was excellent and the food was exactly what my husband wanted. Their take on red beans and rice was different but good! I also had their house chips with my walleye. My husband had catfish, some mac and cheese and fries. The restaurant was very busy but it was relatively clean inside as we're the bathrooms.