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.

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!!!

Nice atmosphere. Friendly, fast service…read more The bourbon bacon jam burger is a winner! Good Cole slaw too.

Very pleasant service-- we were greeted and served by the friendly staff!…read moreThe decor was fun and historic in nature. The food was tasty-- especially the French onion soup!

We stopped here on a road trip. What a cute little town! I got a gluten free pizza that was…read moreabsolutely amazing!! I've tried a lot of gluten free pizzas-this is one of the best! Delicious! Nice servers. Fun atmosphere.

Really, really good pizza, a great selection of beer while sitting in a quant booth. This is a must…read moretry in Lansing.

The staff was welcoming! The beer choices delicious! Pets are welcome! Pretzel is fantastic! What…read moremore can be said? They do have a patio out back, although the inside is much more inviting. You cannot bring your own food as they have a kitchen. Whenever we are in town we will stop by!

Super cute brewery and restaurant! Bartender was nice and knew the beers and menu well. We stopped…read morein specifically for their flat bread pizzas and they didn't disappoint!

My cousin and I were first time visitors to Winneshiek Bar and Grill tonight. Due to our schedules…read morewe wanted to find a good place for a drink and an early dinner. I found this place through a search and we loved it so much we already planned a return visit! The staff were super friendly (and funny) and kept our drinks and bellies full. We ordered the nachos for our appetizer and while not traditional nachos, they were still good. For dinner we had the shrimp tacos and a cheeseburger. Both were really good and the sides of fries were well seasoned. We sat at the bar as it looked like rain, but did get to enjoy the view of the marina. I can't wait to visit in summer to enjoy the back patio with friends.

Was referred by a friend but think they just had beverages on a packed weekend…read more Place was dead. I and a friend had the shrimp tacos...3 frozen shrimp with lettuce. Yuck! Spouse had blue gill which was okay. Definitely not returning.

What a place! The beer is OUTSTANDING. AMBIANCE was great. Unfortunately didn't have the chance to…read moresample the menu. Was told their Reuben sandwich is out of this world. Will definitely try it the next time. Now for the beer: Mississippi Mandarin Belgian Witbier citrus wheat lager, light no aftertaste, excellent citrus taste. Out does your typical Blue Moon and Shocktop beers. Bourbon Bay Honey Lager. Just did a sample of it. Had to say, YES! Smell of bourbon in the beginning, finish with a smooth tasting beer. Romance the River Cream Ale. SUPER! Excellent tasting beer. Can't go wrong with that. All in all, a must go to place. Give it a try!

Stopped in on a whim to try the beers and we're totally overwhelmed. The beers were amazing. We…read moredidn't eat, but the food looked really good. Loved the old school atmosphere with tons of ambiance. The staff, although they were extremely busy, was amazingamazingly friendly. They were low staffed and I was impressed that instead of making people angry over a long wait, they were telling people they just couldn't handle. I really appreciate this. I think it's a stand up.thong to do. Will definitely be back!

I had heard good things about the Saloon from friends for years, but had never quite found the…read moreright time to go. Now I'm glad one of those friends suggested it last night. I was in a mood for a fish fry, so we wound our way up the Lancaster road to the sign pointing to Ellenboro, crossed the narrow bridge and pulled up right in front (a good sign that it wouldn't be too crowded). Up the stairs, through the foyer and into a cheerful, eclectic space that would be tight if there was a crowd, but there were plenty of tables open. They can probably seat around 50, if you include the seats at the bar. Our server came over right away, welcomed us and provided a menu that surprised me in that everything on it looked tempting. Honestly, since I was there for the fish, I only paid attention long enough to determine that this might be a place to bring the spousal unit next time. They had four choices for the fry - cod, catfish, blue gill and flounder (the last two are what we got). You get two sides and a roll with the dinner, one side with a basket. I had steak fries and hush puppies - both were just right. The flounder was good, but I'll give the cod a try next time. My friend's blue gill dinner was generous - looked like 5-6 pieces, while my basket had three good sized pieces (I ordered an extra side). Prices were very reasonable. The food came out fast, the music was low enough that we could hear each other without yelling, and the service was excellent. Honestly, the only minor quibbles were that there was too much food to leave room for dessert, and that it was a bit chilly sitting by the window! Definitely will put this into our rotation!

Excellent service - friendly and efficient. Great jukebox. Tasty pizza. Fun vibe. Good for groups.read more

Very nicely appointed liquor store with an extensive cheese and sausage cooler (yay! Wisconsin!…read moreLOL). Prices were a fair bit higher than I'd pay in Minneapolis but that could be tax or volume driven. Great local beer selection, knowledgeable staff, a nice pleasant place to grab a couple of sixers on the way to the campsite.

This place has a very wide variety of spirits and beer. Very glad I came acrossed this place. Will…read morestop again.

Perfect lil brewery with great beer, very friendly staff, and nice outdoor sitting as well! Small…read moremenu but good food, easy to bring a large group too! Highly recommend this place and their yummy beers!

Great club sandwich. Delicious beer. Nice outdoor seating. Very happy to have stopped here for…read morelunch.