Bella was literally the best. She had a great personality and was easy to talk to. She was very…read moreprofessional and product knowledgeable.

Okoboji Store is by far one of the coolest hangouts on the lake…read more We popped over for lunch on a Thursday and was seated right away, outdoors overlooking the lake. Service was great, pricing is a bit steep but worth it. The food was fabulous. We started lunch with mini donuts for the table. Wowza. I adored the dipping sauces and they came out piping hot. My kiddos were clean plate club with a chicken and waffle. I enjoyed some fabulous fish tacos with breaded bluegill. The true star of the show however, was Grandmas Cucumber Salad. OMG. I'm a sucker for cucumbers and this was a must order for me. The Okoboji Ice Water (their take on a Long Island Ice Tea) was tasty, too. Once we finished lunch we went to their game area and the kids enjoyed many, MANY rounds of gaga ball. Overall, Okoboji Store is a must-have if you're in town.

My mom and I tried Nautical for the first time and it was delicious! Even though it was busy it…read moredidn't feel crowded or super loud. We will definitely be back.

Fun atmosphere. Good burger. Lots of sorts on lots of TVs. Nice cold Ruthie's beer.read more

Great food for the lakes region, especially for a restaurant at an amusement park. The service is…read morealways on the ball with refills and food recommendations. Always sad to see them close for the winter season, but look forward to seeing them next year. Great place that also overlooks the boardwalk and West Okoboji!.

Oh my word DELICIOUS - the drinks are GRAND. We loved watching the sunset over the lake while…read moredining. Service was amazing, we had so many taking care of us!! We never went a moment without being able to communicate our next course or drink preferences. We had the gyros and pork tenderloin & all of us were astounded by how fast & amazing the food was! Downsides were that the 1/2 pound wings were really pricy & only came w/8 wings & size wise was maybe actually 5. Also, our first round was really small for $8, and then our second round was a decent size? Sizes posted for comparison (2nd drink was same size as our waters), but that's all!! Will come again & everything tasted amazing!!

Classic Bar food menu with good pizza. Fish bowls are so much fun to drink with friends. I always…read moreknow what I am going to get at this place and their food is consistent. I never go to this place without it taking a longtime to wait for food. Wait staff is not friendly nor very urgent. Will take their time getting to their tables and sometimes will not come back to the table for a long time. This place is always busy no matter the day or the time. Always a great place to go with friends and know I'll have a good time.

A weekend stop here for lunch with some family but for the price and the quality, it did not match…read more I ordered simple Chicken wings which came dry and chewy without any sauce variations. The kids Chicken strips were also over cooked and dry. The slider cheeseburger was satisfactory but nothing to make a special trip for. The server was kind and friendly but perhaps they were understaffed for the crowd. The response was slow, but guessing that's more of a staffing decision.

A place I've gone to and will always continue to go to year after year!…read more As this restaurant is only open 3 month a year I always look forward to going! Food is absolutely amazing. I recommend starting out with their calamari or the Italian nachos are truly one of a kind. Their fish is so fresh and their Tuna is always a go to item for me as well as their desserts are always scrumptious. The wait staff is nothing but the kindest people and so attentive. I love eating both inside and on their patio on nice days. Please note this place is never empty and always packed so be prepared to wait a little bit but it is always worth it. Reservations are almost a necessity on the weekends. An Okaboji classic and will continue to eat here year after year.

We celebrated my birthday at Maxwell's and had such a wonderful evening! I had the filet with a…read morebaked potato and salad, and everything was absolutely delicious--the steak was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed wine, mixed drinks, and espresso martinis, and every drink was excellent. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was outstanding, and the owner was wonderful and made us feel so welcome. Maxwell's made my birthday extra special, and I can't wait to go back!

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.

We went on a Monday night, so it wasn't super busy. But our waiter was super awesome. She made us…read morelaugh several times and was really sweet. The food was delicious, too! One member in my family got a Beet salad and said it was the best thing she's had. I got a Waterfront burger which was also pretty good. The lake view was the best part of our dinner, though.

Good view and polite servers, but for the price, the food left a lot to be desired. Didn't try the…read morepizza, but small portions and the food tastes store-bought and not from scratch.

Stopped in at The Hutt after a Day at Arnold's Park. Ordered some fried cauliflower with Buffalo…read moresauce on the side and a tall Summer Shandy. We were a group of 5 and was seated right away. The waitress was sweet and attentive, however, was not able to answer my friends questions about some beers on the menu (we are from out of state and not familiar with the local beers). Food was mediocre. Nothing special. Dining room was warm. I didn't hate it...it just wasn't special.

This is a good place to eat all times of day. There has been times where we have been missed by…read moreservers and we didn't even get drinks by the time others have sat down and payed. But most the time the service and the food is great.