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    The Ritz

    2.8 (110 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Burgers, American
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE RITZ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    John B.

    Two hours to get bad bar food. When we walked in the sign read "seat yourself" and we promptly saw three tables that were reserved. Staff member said "sit anywhere" and the waitress in our section had to explain the owner reserved the three tables that sat empty for an hour after we arrived and stuffed ourselves into a tight lower deck table. The glassware is plastic. The food is fried mess. The cheese balls? Tysons w no spice and no subtlety. The fries? Old oil shite. The wings were no baked and had "no flavor added" - just sauce on the side. The sandwiches were decent if you don't mind waiting 90 minutes for bar food. The ceiling was circa 1970 and I hit my head in their basement bar. The place is a dilapidated eye sore fit for no person with any taste. I don't mind a dive bar if it knows what it's about. This place doesn't. When you view the place from the dock it needs attention from a bulldozer.

    Peter Z.

    Who let the dogs out? Me. On Saturdays at 3:30pm central. We play who let the dogs out.

    Fishbowl

    Nice view but don't order there fish bowls unless you wanna spend 45 dollars absurd I've been all over never paid that much for a fishbowl ever. Food is subpar for the prices. Service was good about the only thing good I can say about this place

    Chicken bacon pizza on cauliflower crust.
    Chris W.

    They offered a wide verity of food options. They also have gluten friendly options that was perfect for my family. Great size TV's and music options.

    He asked for tacos and got pizza

    Everything was great but one minus thing is that my friend got the wrong order after waiting 30min but overall the food was great

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    11 months ago

    Worst service ever,took over a hour to get uncooked food. Will not be going back anytime in the future.

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    Service was ok. Slow but we can understand that during Octoberfest. Pizza was not good at all. Better places in town.

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    Not a good environment,looks kinda rundown nothing special about this place. Food is not the best either

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    Food is hit and miss. Sometimes good and sometimes ok. Very crowded and hard to find a table. Live music and patio is nice.

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    Burger & Company - Spirit Lake

    Burger & Company - Spirit Lake

    4.4(49 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Spirit Lake, Iowa…read more The outside of this restaurant is adorable. Picnic tables, and a few four top tables sit randomly underneath a tree with outdoor lights. The inside is cold and modern. Plastic chairs, low back high top chairs and concrete floor. Photos line the wall, mostly of kids and scribble crayon on the back wall It is a walk up where you order your food and then they bring it to the table. The guy taking my order was curt. Asked him if they fry their items in beef tallow. He said no. Then I told him I had a question about the turkey burger. He was gruff and said what do you wanna know. Then I asked him if he had to pick between two sandwiches, which would he pick? He shrugged his shoulders. Perhaps he should not be working the front of the house with his lack of personality. My husband's burger was plain but good. My turkey burger was very dry. The onion jam was absolutely delicious and so was the bun that it was served on. We ordered a side of tater tots. They have a bit of kick and spice to them. However, they were soft. I prefer my tater tots to be cooked to a crunch. Not wet and limp. You can order soda, but it is sold by the can. There are no fountain drinks. There is no table service. In fact, I have not seen one employee walk since we have been here. I would give thus place a 3.8 for food. I would give them one star for service. No, I would never come back

    Came in with 2 friends. I ordered the BC Burger & fries. I have supported your business since they…read moreopened & usually love the food. My burger was just barely warm & came out within 5 minutes of us ordering. It seems like they are pre-cooked & then warmed up. The bun didn't seem fresh & my fries were hard. My other 2 friends had specialty burgers & fries. There fries were hot, fresh & delicious. I am very disappointed.

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    Burger & Company - Spirit Lake - Inside the restaurant

    Inside the restaurant

    Burger & Company - Spirit Lake - Not cooked at all.

    Not cooked at all.

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    Okoboji Brewing Company - Many, many beers on tap. Live music, good hanging out spot.

    Okoboji Brewing Company

    3.6(14 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    During my recent annual stay at the Iowa Great Lakes, I had the chance to visit both West O and the…read moreOkoboji Brewing Company (OBC) Tap Rooms. Northwest Iowa is truly blessed to have both of these quality brewers here for the good beer-loving citizens to enjoy. The OBC facility is clearly visible from US 71, but takes a little more maneuvering to get here. I hope that partially explains the low attendance that I've seen here, as it's your loss if you haven't stopped in. West O seemed to be better patronized, and that might be partially explained by the occasional availability of live entertainment, proximity to the Taco House, easier access from US 71, and perhaps a more prominent social media presence. I tried the OBC IPA which is very good and a lot smoother than the "Total Domination" version that you can get at West O. Actually, I like the West O style very much, but at the same time was pleasantly surprised and impressed by OBC's vision of this classic. Like West O, unlimited peanuts are available at the bar or table and food can be brought in from the outside. I found OBC room a little more homey and appreciated that there was a soft drink option available for anyone who didn't wish to imbibe. OBC also has a complete line of home brewing supplies for home enjoyment..

    A large beer selection with a handful of house brews and many Iowa brews. We've been here a few…read moretimes and they always have one or two of their own taps run out, but maybe it's because we always visit on the major holidays when Boji is busy. We haven't been here while they have their food truck outside "Farm to Fork", but the waitress spoke highly of it. You can pick up Papa Murphy's next door and cook it in the brewery's oven as well.

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    Okoboji Brewing Company - Food truck menu, only available certain days.

    Food truck menu, only available certain days.

    Okoboji Brewing Company - Food truck menu

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    The WaterFront - Beet Salad with Chicken Breast

    The WaterFront

    3.6(102 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    We ate here on 9/29/25. We were staying on property so it was very handy. We asked to be seated…read moreoutside overlooking the water. There were gnats and a very cute kitten named Garette. Neither was very obtrusive. Our waiter was Benjamin. He was so kind and congenial. Even friendly. Our order was relatively simple...onion rings and a chopped sirloin dinner. Benjamin was so good about the timing of our app, salad and entree. He checked with us often enough to be helpful but not a nag. The onion rings were very good with a relatively light coating. I had read that the wedge salad was delicious, and those reviewers were right! The chopped sirloin was fantastic and huge (16 oz.). It was probably done a little past medium, but it was still very flavorful. The mashed potatoes were amazing! Skin on, creamy and delicious. We were so glad we shared the app and the entree so we could get a piece of the lemon berry cake to eat back in our room! The tartness of the lemon with the sweetness of the strawberry sauce was the perfect way to cap off the evening! We were very happy with our experience. Benjamin made it even better with his kind personality! Best of luck with your future plans, Benjamin!

    The food, the service, and the ambulance is alway great here…read more We been here a few times now and the food & service is consistently awesome!! Get the mini wedge as your side, you will not be disappointed. The bang bang Brussels are pretty amazing as well.

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    The WaterFront - Ribeye Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

    Ribeye Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

    The WaterFront

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    Pub19 Bar & Grill - 1/2 rack ribs

    Pub19 Bar & Grill

    3.4(49 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    The food here was very good. My wife got the 1/2 rack of ribs and they were fantastic. The meat was…read more"pull off the bone with a slight chew texture" just the way I like them. I know because she let me try one.The sauce they use is great as well. My pulled pork sandwich was good but nothing compared to the ribs. The sandwich was supposed to have coleslaw on it which I requested after I took the photo. Once I doctored up the sandwich with more sauce, also requested, and the slaw, it was good. I got the side salad as my side dish and it was one of the smallest salads I have ever seen.. it was simple and good. The service was excellent and the view of the golf course was great. My recommendation is to sit outside as the noise inside is a bit loud for me.

    I have only had positive experiences at this pub! I would call it more of a casual restaurant on a…read morenice golf course :) You can wear your summer whites or casual jeans and a summery top or jeans and a T. There is a nice big deck for outdoor seating which overlooks the golf course. There are nice big square umbrellas for sunny days. The staff are all local and friendly. My recommendation for food is the build your own pizza. Unlike other places I've been, their toppings offerings are comprehensive including spinach, hot cherry peppers, green olives, feta, shrimp, etc... on top of the standard "boring" toppings. The pizza is oven baked so the crust is perfectly light and crispy yet hearty. Go and enjoy!! This is one of the only place located on the west side of Okoboji on Hwy 86!!

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    Pub19 Bar & Grill - The bar

    The bar

    Pub19 Bar & Grill - Crab cakes

    Crab cakes

    Pub19 Bar & Grill

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