Grabbed seats at bar and enjoyed Ahi app plus great cocktails. Imagine hand stuffed blue cheese olives for vodka martinis! Filet was perfect as was the sides. Service attentive and friendly. read more

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. The owner Jen always makes it a pleasant experience.

I was really looking forward to enjoying a dinner at Yesterday's. This was the first time I have had the opportunity to eat here. I was VERY disappointed. I made reservations for 5, the day before. When we arrived, we were seated right away. The restaurant was about half full when we arrived but tables filled fairly quickly after that. We waited 30 minutes for our drink order to be taken and another 15 minutes for our dinner order. We saw tables that were seated after us being served their dinners. After 60 minutes of our order being taken, we notified the manager/owner and the food came pretty quickly after that. All of our dishes were too well done and dried out. It seemed they had sat under the warmer for a while. The price vs. the quality of our food and service was unacceptable and we will not return to this restaurant. read more

Went in with high hopes. At the start the service was great, the staff was attentive and quick to refill your drink. After ordering it all changed. Our salads were lump and warm. We had some bad pieces of lettuce that should have never gone out. Our main course finally came out and my grilled shrimp was cold and rubbery. I asked to get new shrimp. They came out hot, but there was no flavor to them. Both my wife and my main encore was very generous size, but it was only cooked half of it. Not the way to enjoy dinner. I didn't complain on the spot as I'm not going to make a scene , but I did write on the back of the cc slip for them to see. Overall not enjoyable for a 115$ meal. read more

The food is always amazing, everything we ask for was correct and the staff is nice and accommodating. I liked the lower light setting some people might not but overall it was a great night out. We will be going back! read more

An iconic establishment that I hear goes way back. Just like the furniture and decor. A bit on the disorganized side.... Our waitress was great so I am guessing it stems from upper management or perhaps the kitchen. After I finished my limp browning salad, our well prepared, tasty, entrees arrived. I could not find very many fine dining establishments in all of Okoboji .... Yesterdays is hanging on to their glorious historical repute... read more

Service was terrible. We waited an hour and 29 minutes for our food. My sisters steak was raw and could not cut thru it. They took her steak back and it took another 20 minutes for that to be done and we all were done eating. The food was not good at all. Never again will we go there. Don't waste your money or time! read more

One of our absolute favorites. Love the escargot, Greek tilapia, the steaks! All scrumptious.

Food took a long time. Wasn't cooked when arrived. Management was very nice and understanding. 1 star for drinks (delicious) 1 star for food. 1 star for manager who was accommodating. Restaurant understaffed which happens. I would have been happy with just drinks and no food. read more

Yesterday's Restaurant - Ahi tuna with some sort of creamy sauce? Mashed potatoes seemed instant. - Seafood Near Me - Arnolds Park, Iowa

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Amazing food and amazing service. Always an amazing meal and their specials are always good

Great service, food was delicious. What I didn't like were the booth which is where we were seated. Difficult to get in and out of because the arm and the table were too close to each other. Price for the daily special was outrageous. $10 Higher than the highest price item on the menu. Won't be back because of that. read more

Always amazing! Great special, great menu, staff and wine. Our go to for a night out or dinner with parents/in laws

Awesome food and service. Comfortable dining with pleasant atmosphere. One of Iowa Great Lakes' finest.

We enjoyed a meal at Yesterday's while on vacation. Our college aged grandchildren were with us and they found pasta entrees that were excellent. My husband had a steak and I had tilapia. The server was attentive and we will return when in the area! read more

I had the shrimp scampi, hubs had the pasta wheel with grilled shrimp. OMG both were TOTALLY repeats. Service from Shay was impeccable! Delightful ambiance. Owner Jenny was great. A REPEAT! read more

This was my first time dining at Yesterday's and I will for sure be back. The drinks, service and the food was fantastic! The Chef even made up something special with scallops for my sister! I cannot wait to go back and have the jumbo shrimp. Great place with an old school supper club vibe! read more

Great Food, great service! Highly recommend, had the Chicken Parm, my wife had the Tuna read more

Very nice place to eat. Very casual without the loud noises. Conversation was obtainable. Waitstaff was top notch. Owner was very pleasant. Had the NY strip that was medium rare, not bad. I've had better. Crab was decent, came out cut up already, so it gets cold faster. Escargot was really good. Chicken Alfredo was A+. read more

Yesterday's Restaurant - 2 lbs. of crab legs(mkt value) - Seafood Near Me - Arnolds Park, Iowa

Great Experience! The wait staff provided us with a wonderful experience on a busy evening. The food and beverages were superb! It is a short stroll to the green space and live entertainment. read more

Great dinner. Our party had rib eye and salmon. Both excellent. Martinis were good. Broccoli with hollandaise good. Highly recommend. French onion soup was better than mine ;) If you are in the okoboji area this is a must do read more

This was terrible. The barramundi was burnt. The filet had no flavor and was also burnt. The chicken was overdone. We never got a refill on water or tea. The food came out at all different times. It was terrible. read more

Greek talapia, cheese wheel, yacht club salad, escargot, key lime pie, and bananas foster are a few of my favorites. The atmosphere is a little odd, but the service is always wonderful. We also love the teppanyaki room for a fun, exciting and different type of dinner. Duane puts on a great show and whips up some delicious hibachi food! Very conveniently located right in the heart of Arnold's Park. Can be difficult to find parking on a busy night, but it's worth the walk! read more

I wish I could go 4.5 stars, because I hate giving the perception of perfection by giving anyone 5 stars. GREAT THINGS: -got an early reservation and very accommodating -when I called the lady was very nice and honest saying it was kid friendly. They even have sippy cups -The food was great, i ordered the Walleye and my wife ordered the filet. All good. The only thing is that this restaurant is fairly.quiet, and seems to be frequented by regulars, with regularly assigned reservations. So if you have kids, eat early. Great all around meal though. read more

Yesterday's Restaurant - The walleye with homemade mashed potatoes. A great solid meal pared with a zesty lemon sauce - Seafood Near Me - Arnolds Park, Iowa

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Awesome!! The staff was super welcoming and my husband and I really enjoyed a quiet and exquisitely prepared steak, superb appetizers concluded with a unique dessert. #Cotton Candy # NM read more

We went to Yesterdays this evening, September 5th and we had a fantastic meal! They were full but they managed to get us seated. The staff were courteous and attentive. The food came out in a timely manner and was piping hot. My wife had the Greek Tilapia and I had the King Crab. We would recommend both. They atmosphere was warm and inviting and felt home town. Definitely recommend. read more

Been coming to lake area for 10 years snd my first visit will not be my last. Yellow fin app was outstanding!!!! Soup- chowder could have been in a bowl and been a fabulous meal. Lastly had stuffed chicken over asparagus. Thanks for making this meal part of a great night read more

This place has great food but terrible service. My buddy and I both ordered a 12 ounce top sirloin, mine came out perfect but my buddy's was MAYBE an 8 ounce. We made our server aware of the issue and his response was "Well maybe if you're lucky your friend will share his steak with you." Extremely unhappy with our service here. It's a shame because the food was delicious. read more

We eat every year here for my parent's anniversary. Love this place. Very knowledgeable and professional staff.

Doesn't even deserve a star. When walking in we were told there was an hour wait which was fine we just hung out in the area and came back. Sat down and ordered what we were told would be "an amazing tasting 1lb of Alaska King Crab Legs". After waiting about 3 hours I asked when our food might be ready and if we could have a refill as the people who walked in behind us had no wait time and were served shortly before us and then finally (past their closing time) they brought out our cold & soggy crab legs maybe half a pound if they had any meat in them at all and an over cooked steak as well. Do NOT recommend going here. Over priced & terrible food for the price they are asking. The worst place we ate the whole 8 days of our trip. read more

Took my wife there for her birthday and was greeted at door seated and placed a drink order for myself and we both ordered our food Asked waitress for bread My wife wanted to wait before placing her drink order.. after 25 minutes or so being our waitress had just disappeared completely the bartender himself came from behind bar to see if we needed anything Finally our waiter showed back up with our dinner and didn't return yet again until she brought our check. Food is good even though way over priced but the service is absolutely terrible read more

This restaurant is amazing! I love my meals and the atmosphere. The crab cakes are my favorite and so delicious. I've been multiple times this summer and highly recommend the food. Definitely check it out. read more

I live in Chicago, and recently hired Yesterdays to cater my wedding in Okoboji. Since I was planning from afar, I did everything with Yesterdays sight unseen-- we didn't even manage to try the food before our wedding day, because we don't live in the area. Working with the Yesterdays staff was a breeze-- Amy made everything easy, helped me to plan a menu that would work well for our number of guests and location, and even made helpful suggestions about layout of our reception space since she's so familiar with the area. At our actual wedding, the food was amazing. We did a beef tenderloin and pork tenderloin (which the owner carved for guests on site), a caprese salad, a green salad, dinner rolls and awesome smashed potatoes. The real star, however, was the service. Yesterdays unobtrusively filled wine glasses, cleared plates and they were incredibly friendly to all of our guests. I had great compliments from our attendees, who loved our traditional "Iowa feast" and were impressed by Yesterdays' affable crew. All in all, I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out! If you're looking for great food and great service in the Okoboji area, you won't go wrong with Yesterdays! read more

This is a lovely place to eat food with a homely atmosphere. We were there without any reservation and were accommodated into our table of choice very quickly. The staff were courteous. Food selection was good and our waiter took time to explain the food to us. The best part of the meal was the meal itself. I have never eaten such good tasting and fresh fish in US. Mostly restaurant fish is bone dry and difficult to swallow without a gulp of liquid with every bite. But the fish he were juicy and full. Cooked to perfection. We can go there just for the food again. read more

We came here for dinner on a weeknight. The wait was short and we were seated quickly. We had the crab dip and chowder to start. Both were good, but not great. For entrees we ordered the shrimp oscar and also the scallops. The scallop order only came with 3 of 10 count. For $28 we should have received at least 5 or 6. The shrimp oscar was good, but not great. The hollandaise sauce was very bland and not rich like I like it. We had the banana foster for dessert which was pretty good. Our waitress was knowledgeable and was on top of things. Overall it was a good dinner. Considering everything I ate I still didn't fill the tank. I would return and try other items. read more

Amazing! This is one of those places you want to come back to once a week due to the amazing food and classic Okoboji feels. The staff is like family and everyone is super accommodating. Pro tip: Teppanyaki is out is this world if you're ever able to check it out (limited availability) Solid wine list and great cocktails also. Thanks for offering us such great food in such a small town!!!! read more

Excellent food and service. Seafood is always done right. Don't forget Bananas Foster for dessert. read more

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We started out with the crab dip and seafood fritters. The crab dip was good, but it was served with Keebler club crackers. Just a little plain, but the dip was tasty. The seafood fritters were good--imagine a hush puppy ate some small shrimp and spiciness. For dinner I had the Chicken Marsala which was excellent. My husband had the special for the night which was some sort of crusted trout--if that option exists go ahead and pass. Good wait staff. Good was mostly good. read more

Yesterday's Restaurant - The crab dip. The Keebler crackers it came with did the trick, but you loose points for creativity. - Seafood Near Me - Arnolds Park, Iowa

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If I could give this place a zero star I would. My husband and I were celebrating our Anniversary and walked in thinking we could have a nice meal. 15 minutes sitting there, no water, no service. A group of four came in 10 minutes after us and was given water by the hostess and then a waiter came and took their order immediately. I have never walked out of a restaurant. But I did today. Good luck going there. Worst place ever. read more

We have been fans of Yesterday's for years! Always see friends and have excellent food. read more

Dinner here last night. Four people. Appetizers were very good (Escargot and olive tapenade ). Next were house salads which I thought were the weakest part of meal-basically just lettuce with a piece of carrot and minimal dressing. Entrees were very good although the scallops were seared a little to much on one side which happened to be the side which was served down. The other fish entrees were excellent. Ordered one dessert, a banana foster. I was expecting the flaming presentation but it was served a banana, ice cream and caramel in a glass. Good but a little disappointing. Wine list was good for a small restaurant. Service was excellent. Would definitely come back. read more