I'm here now. We were seated immediately. It took about 25 minutes before we ordered our drinks…read more Then, Our food took about an hour to get part of our order. Three of us were finished eating before rh other two even got food. Not enough wait staff on a Saturday evening. One was waiting tables and bar tending . Then there was also a waitress. Unless you order alcohol, they won't be in a hurry to help you. Ridiculous. Food was good. Service was completely lacking. After an hour, they came back to the table to take the two remaining people's orders again. Too late to eat by the time they got their food.

Some might call the Palace a sports bar with unique country flavor. Yeehaw. Not just a friendly…read morecorner tavern. Great food noon specials and a buffet. Also nice short order menu Six booths, two long high bar tables, and plenty of low tables too. Enjoy sitting outside under the scoreboard. Build your burger. Noon buffet under 14 bucks. Wow. Today the buffet was smoked pork loin, mashed potatoes, corn, soup and salad bar. Great for family, teams, friends, and anyone else.

Visiting nearby Backbone State Park, and we saw a sign for the city of Strawberry Point…read more.. We found the 120-year-old Franklin Hotel, a historic landmark, and its restaurant on a Sunday morning for their breakfast buffet. I had to do it, as the hotel looks and acts the part of nostalgia, and its dining facility was so inviting. Greeted warmly by a pair of staff members, we were seated in the main dining hall, which looks like it probably did over 100 years ago. Loved the lighting and the overall decor. It was late in their buffet offering, so we did not have as many choices as those before us, but we had eggs made to order, then sampled the bacon, carrots, and other assorted items on the buffet. The server was kind and never considered rushing us, which was terrific. Pricing was reasonable, and kindness was in abundance.

Literally one of the few restaurants open on a winter Tuesday night, but we were so impressed by…read morethis "might as well" dinner choice! The historical decor and atmosphere is pretty neat. Both our dinners were perfectly cooked! I had a steak sandwich so juicy and well seasoned I required no sauce. His burger was unique and excellent. The owners son who was serving offered to give us a tour after we got to talking about the place. Glad we took him up on it! What a cool building and they've done a nice job renovating the rooms, while leaving some historical feel and furniture. Will definitely return and we'd like to stay and maybe host a gathering in either the party or the banquet room. What a lovely surprise this place is!

Felt like we were at a very upscale Cracker Barrel. Nice variety on the menu. Waitstaff were…read morepleasant. Interesting menu. 2 whole Catfish dinner was nicely breaded and tasty. Sides of sweet potato fries and sauteed carrots were good. The 1/2 turkey sandwich + soup were very large. Apple and chocolate desserts were yummy. Affordable menu.

Came in a little before 4. Walked past the bar and found a booth. Bartender might have acknowledged…read moreme, but divided his time on the three men sitting at the bar and the guy fixing the dishwasher. After about 5 minutes waiting, I decided to leave.

Food is great, service was awesome! Has that small town pub, yet sports bar feel. Texas burger was…read moreamazing! Get the corn nuggets, they are off the charts!

Dundee Bar and Grill is a not very well hidden gem of a traditional country tavern tucked away amid…read morethe corn fields and verdant hills of Northeast Iowa. These folks are totally on their game and worthy of a pilgrimage on the Tavern Trail. Dundee is a small gateway community on the scenic route to Backbone State Park, and the Bar and Grill a well known destination where bikers, car clubs, tractor rides, and everyone in the neighborhood rub shoulders, raise a glass or several, and indulge in great food from their postage stamp kitchen. It's pure tavern food at its most amazing best. Tenderloins, burgers, chicken strips, wings, great pizza, Friday Fish Fry, and absolutely awesome home made French fries are the heart of this comforting menu and guaranteed to satisfy. The Thursday wing special fills the place, and Friday Fish Fry packs even more folks in. I don't know how the servers keep up, but they never miss a beat. Hanging out here is a rural joy only known among the fields, hills, and hollows of this part of the country. My recent favorite here is the mushroom Swiss burger with home fries. The hand pressed burger is bigger than the bun, and dressed with plenty of cheese and mushrooms. Don't ruin this one with condiments. It's a thing of beauty without anything to distract from that simple perfection. The classic Iowa tenderloin is just that. Classic! Exactly the way they are supposed to be. You will never go wrong with one of these servings of hog heaven. Dundee pizza is a competitor too, but that's a separate review for another time. Just do it. Dundee Bar and Grill, another recipient of my personal 'Real Deal' award!

Stopped in on our way through and had supper and some cocktails. Great atmosphere, amazing cod and…read morethe spicy cheese balls are spicy!! Yum!

Stopped on the way through for lunch. Burgers were huge and juicy on what I assume are a local…read morebakery's buns. Pizza was piled high with toppings. And the appetizer basket was delicious as well. Prices are exceptionally reasonable.

As if the the smoked prime rib and ginormous side of hash browns weren't enough, we had one of the…read morebest wise cracking waitresses ever. If you go be sure to ask for the crazy redhead, Stephanie. I think if she served me cardboard I would have ate it, she was that good. Gotta love these small town out of the way establishments!

Oh my goodness, the food here is wonderful! So many delicious options! My family and I came on my…read morebrother's 53 birthday (Still a spring chicken, I know!) and the entire family practically licked their plates clean! Our waitress was such a sweetheart! I believe this is a family owned restaurant too, that is just too special! I had one of their cheeseburgers, it was amazing! I practically had to be rolled out the door!

great place to watch football. spacious and comfortable. being able to order of the Thai menu a…read morereal plus!

This is my first review in the Dubuque Iowa area in about 4 or 5 years. After selling into my…read morehotel, I decided to check this bar out since it was nearby. When you first walk in, this place is absolutely big and spacious. I don't know if this bar actually ever gets busy but it was empty with my visit here. Staff here was friendly but they were not too social at all. They do get a big plus for the huge variety of drinks featured. They have a food menu as well but I'm not sure what the cutoff time is but looking at what they had it was pretty affordable. Great place to catch a game and the bar is mostly full of regulars. They got an outdoor area as well. This place may be completely different on the weekends. Overall, for my time coming here on a Tuesday it was quite dead.

We had a great experience at The Blind Pig in Monticello. Our waiter and bartender was absolutely…read morewonderful and took great care of us! Everyone was so helpful and welcoming! The food was awesome! I loved the breaded chicken sandwich and having it dipped in the Nashville Hot Sauce. Their ranch is the best!! They have their house made ranch and a house made garlic dill ranch and if you're a Midwesterner, you know ranch better than anyone and it was a 10/10. Love the location, the decor inside, and that they are big Iowa fans! (Go Hawks!) Looking forward to coming back the next time we're in town.

Great spot! Highly recommend. Cool vibe. Tasty food. Went with family and we really enjoyed our…read moreexperience.