We heard they had the best boasted chicken and it was very mediocre. The service was hurried as the were busy with not enough people working. We might give it another try. read more

Always look forward to the Outrigger!! Local favorite, consistent , service. Is Excellent ! Food along with atmosphere is great! Broasted chicken is one of my favorites. And they definitely have phenomenal broasted chicken here. I have tried quite a few other things on the menu and have always been very pleased. Try It You'll Like It read more

These folks have got the best fried chicken in Okoboji. It's broasted. They also have a broasted pork chop. It's also a great meal. A cozy bar setting is very inviting if you can get a seat. read more

Delicious food, great service. The Crab Oscar was awesome! We also had the salmon. The spiked strawberry lemonade was terrific. The fan favorite strawberry white cake for dessert was also terrific. Someday we'll go back. You will not be disappointed! read more

The food is amazing and the service was top notch. This is the place to go in Okoboji! Don't miss it. Highly recommend. Ambiance was perfect! read more

Great meal everytime! Service is always fast and friendly. It's our Go To at the lakes

Sat at the bar and the bartender was very polite and attentive. He gave great recommendations and I really enjoyed the food. The crab dip is delicious! read more

Cute and quiet restaurant. Great service and great food. We usually have this restaurant in our rotation of choices when we are thinking about a steak or pasta. read more

Food was good, not excellent just good. We used to go here for years and it's been about 5 years since we had been back and it was the same as it was! Service is great the staff is nice and energetic! It's always a little dark inside for my liking but it's always a nice dinner service! read more

Hidden gem. Wonderful place to cool off and enjoy a comfort meal. We stumbled on this location when looking for a good place to eat. It does t appear to be much from the outside since it is located in a small strip mall. When u walk in you are immediately greeted by the hostess. We were seated under 15 minutes on a busy Saturday night with a group of 7. Waitress immediately took our drink orders and had them back in less then 5 minutes and ready to take our order. Appetizers were out in less then 5 minutes and the kids meals followed shortly. I always appreciate when the kids meals come out quickly. Adult meals were about 5 more minutes. Everything was amazing and cooked to perfection. This will be a must every time we are in Boji. read more

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What a great spot. If you are in NW Iowa and need a place to eat well executed cuisine and have great (I mean great) drinks, go here. I love the family vibe and will be back every time Okoboji is calling. read more

Restaurant is dark inside, long and skinny layout. Food was pretty decent, seemed a tad overpriced for what we got but taste was good. Did have to wait a little longer than we'd like for our food. We did go on a Saturday night when it was busy. read more

Really good drinks & salmon. Fun bar.Great service.Salmon Salad is awesome.Broasted chicken is a favorite. The chef does yummy features every Friday. Prime Rib on Saturdays. Lots of fun people! read more

We could not have been more happy with our dinner tonight at the Outrigger. My brother LOVES Walleye and always has to have it when he travels to the Midwest. It ranked in his top 3 of his life and he finished it all, which rarely happens, but not before letting try. It was perfectly cooked light and flaky with loads of flavor. The salmon did not disappoint at all either. Loved the grilled flavor and the bernaises sauce added that extra yum. The asparagus was cooked perfrct with a little crisp left in them and the twice baked potatoes were amazing. Being a trained chef, I have no complaints and really enjoyed every bite. read more

The Outrigger - Grilled Salmon - American Near Me - Okoboji, Iowa

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Outrigger has the best broasted chicken in the Lakes area!! Juicy & cooked perfectly every time! The baked sweet potato and Boston browns are great sides, AND, the prices are low! Steaks & shrimp are tasty also! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the decor needs updating. read more

We will definitely be returning very soon! The food was excellent and cooked perfectly. Our server was so friendly, and we never had to try to find her if we needed anything it was like she just knew and was there. She was quick to return with what was needed. I definitely will recommend Outriggers to our friends and family! read more

Always delicious.. services spectacular.. the ambience is comfortable.. never been disappointed with this their broasted chicken is the best!! read more

Awesome food, great service, and they're doing takeout! Pictured: walleye, twice baked potato, and asparagus. Highly recommend. Other awesome menu items: pork sandwich, garlic mashed potatoes, and fried shrimp. read more

The Outrigger - Walleye, asparagus, and twice baked potato. - American Near Me - Okoboji, Iowa

Always have a good dinner here. Love how it's also open in the winter when a lot of spots are closed for the season

The Outrigger provides consistently good food and good service! It's a well oiled machine that won't let you down.

Two years in a row they have refused our business! We had 9 people coming in and for the second year they have not allowed us to eat there!!! To many people read more

Great food and service always! Love going to Outrigger as I know the food is going to be amazing and staff performance consistently exceeds my expectations. read more

Stopped in on a Friday night without reservations. The wait staff was ultra friendly. The server was super nice and accommodating. Homemade ranch dressing. Rolls served with herbed butter. I had the scallop pasta. It was pretty tasty. A little salty, but it was good for the price. Worth a stop. read more

What a hidden gem! It felt like walking into an old supper club with dim lighting and candles on the tables. They have a great menu, great food, and great service. They have a very limited kids menu but were still kid friendly. The walleye and salmon were excellent and the kids loved the chicken Alfredo and cheeseburger. We will definitely be back! read more

Great meal at the Outrigger last night. Always good food and great service. Salmon salad is the best ever.

I guess the best way to complement a restaurant is to return for more. Thanks Brent and staff for the awesome service and great meal. We will be back for sure. Thanks for the perfect drinks and great conversation. read more

Outrigger is the locals dinner experience in Okoboji. They are open year round, and they know how to serve great food with a smile. You feel like family when dining here and the food is served with care and quality. Everything is delicious and they often have great surprise desserts. Not on the water, but that's not an issue when looking for a good meal that you can count on. read more

A VERY typical midwestern restaurant! No frills. Salads are iceberg lettuce and cheese. Sides are typically frozen veggies from a bag (major downfall-how hard is it to steam fresh veggies?). Call drinks are a great deal @$8. Broasted Chicken is a fav. Steaks are seasoned well, sometimes to cover up less expensive cuts. Any potato side is a safe bet. read more

The Outrigger is a great place for everyone- bring your big groups and order the salmon, steaks, and Broasted chicken. Great food, ambiance, drinks- everything. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Boji. read more

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Jes and the team are great! The food is awesome and their lemon cake is one of the best

So good!!! We made reservations online through Google reservations (super easy!)...we found out once they got there it was a brand new process, but it all went really smoothly! The menu is similar to a lot of the other nicer places in town...but the food is SO much better! I got the salmon, and my boyfriend got the steak tips - both were amazing, and the service was incredible. Everyone was very friendly and helpful...and all staff were wearing masks. read more

It didn't look like much on the outside in a strip mall and have drove past this place for many years. But this year we decided to try it. WOW! The food was great!! The service was excellent and the prices are great too. We will definitely be back when we come back to Okoboji. My new favorite place to eat. read more

The best in the area. Quality food convenient location solid service. Their prime rib is tasty. I would probably pass on the calamari if we ordered again. Dessert was exceptional. They're expensive but that's to be expected for a good meal in Okaboji. Would recommend without hesitation for a date night or upscale family dinner. read more

The food here is amazing! The broasted chicken is so good! All of the seafood I have has also been delicious. The staff is attentive and friendly. read more

Had a large group of friends meet for dinner before the Marilyn Maye show, some ordered by phone - arrivals at all different times - yet it was handled with efficiency and the food was outstanding and none of us were late to the show. I would definitely put this on my preferred list of placed to dine in Okoboji. read more

Yay Outrigger! Our meal was fantastic- start to finish! We had: cheese curds, the spinach and artichoke dip, entrees for 4, wine, desert- everything was terrific. I ordered the blackened chicken salad and stole some of my dad's 6oz sirloin- both so good. Everyone at our table was impressed- This place is just what you need after a day at the lakes- great food, great service, thank you Outrigger!! We will be back! read more

The food is good and service is great, but the water not so good. Wish we brought in a few water bottle for some of us that drink alcohol. Purified water would work. read more

Showed up more than two hours before they closed and said they couldn't accommodate 9 people on a Tuesday night. Don't recommend take larger groups here. read more

Our favorite Okoboji steak house / night club, a great atmosphere, fun guests, super food...all why it's one of the local's favorites! My own favorites...the small bar steak, blacked salmon salad, fried chicken, scallops... and snacks like chicken dummies, chislic (marinated steak tips), artichoke dip...and twice baked potatoes. Starting in June 2017, Jessie and Brent opened the doors - and have done a bang-up job welcoming a capacity crowd nightly. (You might want to get there early!) read more

We were looking for a dinner spot in Okoboji during the "off season" and ended up here because of the limited dining options we noticed driving around. It felt like I travelled back to the 80's in terms of ambiance. The salads were awful. My wife went with the chicken salad and it was a piece of grilled chicken on top of some colorless dried out iceberg bag lettuce with a tired looking cucumber and a couple mini carrot sticks thrown in. On a brighter note I did enjoy the broasted chicken, as it was the first time I tried it. Go with the white meat version- not very healthy but tasted great. read more