Based on our visit here earlier today we can atest to the fact that these folks received a very…read morewell deserved award for the Best Burger in Iowa 2026! All three of us (the Mrs, my Aunt, and myself) ordered the Biertgarten Smashburgers and we split an order of the Cheese Curds. The burgers were two 4oz chuck/brisket patties, fried onion, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and Smash Sauce served on a toasted brioche bun and is FANTASTIC! Have plenty of napkins at your disposal as the flavor oozes from this burger! The hand-cut fries are a great side and very good too (I had to add some salt to put them over the top)...the Cheese Curds made it a trifecta...they were outstanding as well, crispy coating and melt in your mouth cheesyness! The servers were very helpful and ready to help out at a moments notice. Dixie's Biertgarten Smashburger has moved on to my Top 5 Burgers I've Ever Had list... It was around 3 in the afternoon and the place was packed (casual atmosphere and some sports on the big screens) so you may have to wait for a seat...there is some outdoor seating but it was raining today but FYI....it's definitely worth the time so be patient!

We rolled into Decorah after a hot day on the motorcycle and pulled into the parking lot which was…read morefull. Walked in and was greeted warmly and told how things work. Seat yourself, order at the bar and receive a buzzer to pick up food. 2026 best burger in Iowa so we ordered that to share, along with a generous basket of lightly battered and delicious cheese curds. Burger was very shareable and came with fries. Not sure it's the best in the state, but it was very good. Despite being busy, food came out quickly. Great selection of local craft beers on tap. Decorah has amazing beers. Special note that the staff was very friendly. This was a great bar and grill and I can totally see why it was crawling with guests. We will be back when in town again.

We were chastised by the drunks at the end of the bar, for wearing masks upon our entry into this…read moreshithole. I'm being nice, we typically like dive bars, but this one is subterranean...I'm sure there are many establishments in the area far better to spend your dough at. Slugged our beverages down and got out, ASAP.

I love small local bars that may or may mot be packed with local crowds and this place is perfect…read more Cheap drinks is what it's about, and they deliver here with zero frills and a trough urinal . Love these bars.

My family and I visited Toppling Goliath for dinner yesterday. We were looking forward to dinner…read moreafter a long drive from the UP. Immediately, Kari greeted us with a smile and sat us. Brayden promptly came and took our order as we were thirsty. All of the sudden, Clark joined us at the table and we had a quick discussion about beer. We then found out he was the owner. We discussed beer and he was very generous with his time and recommended what to try. We were extremely pleased with the beer. The food was top notch as well as we tried the burger of the month and a few pizzas. Will definitely be back if we are ever in the area. Highly recommend a stop!

This is one of those "destination" breweries that is as much about hosting events as it is making…read moregreat beer. That said, the beer tends to be excellent (if they have it on tap). It's an enormous, industrial-chic space and is built for events and charter busses. Their patio is dog friendly but you have to come inside to order at the bar after checking in. The food looked decent and the pretzel was ok. Standard, uninspired brewpub food for the most part. Worth noting that their beer list isn't up to date so we missed out on a few barrel aged things they said they had. Basically you have to get there on release day if you want any non-flagship dark beers. It's a nice one-stop shop on a road trip for food and beer but I don't think it's worth going out of the way for.

LOVE THIS PLACE! I…read morehave never had a bad experience or beer here. The beertenders are always pleasant and happy to help and the vibe is cozy, friendly, and reflective of the community. I'll always drop by for a Saftig!

We came too early the first time so we had to come back after noon…read more We are glad we did, as the place is quaint and fun. The place is tucked into an older building and has great indoor and outdoor seating options. We skipped the bar this time and opted for the patio. They have a nice selection of interesting beers and sours. We enjoyed them all! Our 2 favorites were the salty dawg and Tingles (amazing). We ended up taking home a couple of 4 packs. Sadly they are gone already! The guys working this day were very friendly and helpful with selections and quick to serve! If you have not tried Pulpit Rock beers give them a try, it is very high quality and delicious!!!

Sports Bar with Bar Food…read more I asked for crispy fried, and was given crispy fries. I asked for bacon on my patty melt, and I received good bacon on my sandwich. The Swiss cheese had great flavor. My companion had a quesadilla that was bulging with a ton of filling. My only complaint: There were flies that I kept having to shoo away.

Bring your own head phones if you want to listen to the Iowa and Iowa state games! We walked in on…read morea Friday night to watch the Iowa and Iowa state games. Both teams were playing on the west coast so Iowa at 8 and ISU at 9. Games start. And the music just keeps on playing. I asked the waitress why the volume is not on. She gives me some blow off answer about all the TV's and the volume adjustments. The place is moderately busy with about 90% watching the game. It's a real shame when a business can't read the room. Typical bar food. Customer engagement skills from staff average.

I understand Norwegian Hollow Hideway has new management,So please have patience with new…read morestaff,Looking forward to Great Food,Service and Hospitality.

Amazing destination restaurant in the heart of rural Wisconsin driftless area. Take a beautiful…read moredrive and enjoy some delicious food and drink. Our party tried a shaved beef sandwich, a Philly cheese steak sandwich, and a New England fish sandwich. All sandwiches were large, fresh, and full of flavor. Splurge for tots as a side...so generous, crispy and hot. Everyone was thrilled with the food! The chef/owner is an outstanding cook, then hustles to assist in every position, it seemed. Very nice to see. Our server was great, too. A+++

Food was amazing and staff members showed excellent customer service skills…read moreNever eaten there until parents invited me for supper

We are new to the area. Amazing food and great service! Look forward to eating there regularly.read more

Fantastic Friday fish fry. Is it cod or haddock or flake? Very delicate batter. Fried dill pickles…read morewow and amaze as well. As wife says, it is not amazing food, only that it is available and that itself is a minor miracle. Cannot beat the bottle beer price. If only they served kolaches and Czech meals.

Saturday I was on a brewery excursion...starting @ Fat Pat's in Spring Valley....as I chatted up…read morebeertender Harley, we got on about whiskey and Old Fashioneds.... She mentioned "on the other side of the park is RockFilter Distillery, I sometimes work over there". I excitedly replied: hey I'm pretty sure I follow them on social media (gets out phone) "yes" they open at noon... it's 11:52, annnd the stars have aligned! Thanks as I was brewery focused!" So... I drove the two minutes around the park, from parking spot to parking spot to check it out. Parking was easy right out front along the curb. They had a windowed garage door they opened & a few tables & chairs about. I didnt know the fella i met as i came in was the co-owner/distiller! As i made my way to the bar, two gals working. I thought i heard one say to the other "mom"... no way, im crazy. Sure enough when i asked what she drinks? "Im not old enough, these are my parents." Solid!! I love a family run, local, small business!! Co-owner Kate did a FAB job explaining the tasting notes of the several drinks i inquired about!! I went w the Honey Bourbon. It was delicious but i opted to have what i came in for; an Old Fashioned! After, of course consulting Kate on whether she'd go w an Old Fashioned or New Old Fashioned? Its a cute tasting room. They have several bottles on the bar. I didnt see a couple bottles he referred to but i LOVED when he said it was his grandparents picture on the Rail Splitter, his uncle on a tractor on the Red Rider Rye and his great uncle on another!! How fun!! Rochester brewery Forager takes barrels after hes used them! I really like the old pulley above the bar for the lights. The old pipe as a bar footrest. I really liked the river bar top! For...everything ive mentioned; RockFilter is a must visit; err must imbibe. Chat up the owners. Take in the....history(?) ... story of RockFilter!! Thanks for an informative & delicious spirits stop in between breweries! Cheers

RockFilter makes exceptional whiskey. It is made to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks. I would say…read morethe drinks and service are ok. Go and buy several bottles and take home.

Great spot! $10 for a martini plus they tasted amazing! We visited on a girls trip and it was the…read moreperfect spot to chat and catch up and enjoy the drinks. I had the snickers martini and it was amazing and tasted just like a snickers. All of us loved our martinis. They also had food but we had just ate before we visited. Service was great!

NOT HANDICAPABLE! You have to go up these steep stairs, so be aware…read more The actual place is kind of cool! It's a 50-60's lounge vibe. Very jazz-music-esque. I saw a lot of martinis and cocktails coming out of the bar. There are waitresses, but it looked like just 1 bartender. She was BUSY! Waitresses were just standing there while the 1 'tender was working her ass off. We sat at the bar and barely got service because she was so busy. I of course don't know how the place works, but it seems like someone could have helped her. We only stayed for 1 beer and left because we couldn't get any of the bartender's time. It would be a cool place to hang if maybe we sat at a table. (I felt out of place being in my Packer's gear.) I see they do live jazz music. That might be worth going back for someday.