Millie&#x27;s Diner

While in town for a college visit with our son, we walked from our hotel down to The Vault for…read moredinner. We have a restaurant locally (in Southern Illinois) with the same concept and name. It's also located inside of an old bank, so we wanted to check this one out. We were seated immediately and received great service. The waitress was new, but already familiar with the menu. She made recommendations and was very attentive. We started with the pretzel and I can't wait for you to see the photo of how huge this thing is! We all three ate some of it, and there was enough for two people left once we were all done. It's massive! For the entree, I had the chicken quesadillas, my husband had the salmon bowl, and my son had the French dip. The food was all very good and if he chooses Dubuque for college, we will definitely be back!

I was recently in the area and was able to grab dinner at the Vault. It's located in the old…read moreGerman bank, so the decor is really neat. It's right in the downtown area, so it's perfect for dinner before a show or casino visit. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, pastas, and entrees. I got the California Burger with grilled chicken and truffle fries. All very tasty. We also shared some cheese curds which were amazing! We devoured those. They come with ranch of course and a Melba sauce which was unique. It gave a good sweet and salty mix with the curds. The service was also quick and friendly. Definitely check out if you are in the area

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Brazen Open Kitchen Bar

4.6(418 reviews)

9.2 mi

•$$$

It had been a number of years since our last visit. Still reminds me of a River North Chicago loft…read moresetting. Lots of brick and wood yet the sound quality for conversation was good. Server very engaging and attentive. She recommended non alcoholic drinks for two of us, one being a cucumber infused the other had a grapefruit base. My dark stout was tasty. My date's red wine as well. The sour dough bread was baked fresh and it "kept coming." Leek and cheese fondue appetizer addictive. Famous fried chicken did not disappoint. The jalapeño corn bread had a great kick. My Sopressato pizza was outstanding as the shrimp pasta. Locally sourced foods. My dessert of a classic Brandy Alexander... Yum. The bar for quality, uniqueness, and service hasn't lowered. It's the testament to Brazen's longevity, something very rare today. Forgot to add it's a great value for the $ in today's market!

Finding insanely good restaurants is my jam when I'm traveling with friends and this one is up…read morethere with some of the best! Our server, Abbe, did her thing and I ordered the Amish chicken based on her rave opinion of it. She wasn't wrong! It was out of this world! It was marinated with black truffle and brown sugar and the smashed potatoes had a black garlic vinaigrette. To. Die. For. Lest I forget, the peach and burrata with sourdough was also divine and the leek fondue- yeah, just take my money. Even though I couldn't finish my dinner and was definitely taking it home, I couldn't pass up the vegan sticky date cake. This was melt in your melt delicious. This was truly a meal to remember and I'm so glad we got to experience it!

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The spicy margarita was great! Very refreshing on a hot day

Molly's

4.7(65 reviews)

48.0 mi

I was camping nearby and the host recommended Molly's when I asked for a place with healthy food -…read moremost places in the area are fried food oriented. I had the Brussels sprouts (the best!), Tofu Poke Bowl (so good), homemade Kombucha (yum) and Strawberry Shortcake (really good but I would have liked more fruit less shortcake). Service was great - what a gem to find!!!

Amazing in every way!!! Located right in downtown with plenty of parking in front of the…read morerestaurant. Walking in the front door, we were greeted with smiles and seated right away on the outdoor patio. It was beautifully decorated with a modern rustic appeal. The Thai ribs were spectacular. Very flavorful and a good serving size. The pasta of the day was delicious as well and very filling. Took leftovers home and could easily have 2 more meals! A definite must-visit!!

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Baraboo's on Main

4.5(56 reviews)

9.7 mi

Came here for lunch on Sunday May 19th. The burgers were flavorful and juicy. The service was…read moregood with a nice beer selection. Not a large selection, but decent. Best of all they had the Marquee network playing the Cubs game!

Stopped in this bar today while up in Dubuque for an award ceremony at the University of Dubuque…read more The place was clean and not very busy being we showed up after the lunch rush. The service was impeccable and the food was perfection. The bartender was even singing along as he worked. Definitely a fantastic experience, keep it up and check this place out.

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Commerce Street Brewery Hotel

3.9(102 reviews)

26.5 mi

This review is just about the hotel, just so you know…read more This hotel was interesting. Not the best, yet not the worst. First of all, when we walked in (a family of 4) there was one bed only. Not an issue for most, but I thought someone was sleeping on the floor. Nope. Pull out bed, with some sad blankets. They did provide for a comfy sleep, however. It would be nice to have a smart tv in line with current trends, since it's good to be able to watch my own shows and movies. The bathroom was fine, bathtub had pink streaks??? Shower maybe needed another door besides the curtain already there, I was very scared of getting water on the floor. The toilet paper was one ply. Hmm. Overall, I wouldn't stay here again. They did leave us macarons and a fun notepad, but it could be a bit better.

Excellent stay, beautiful clean room, great food downstairs in the bar and the service was…read moreexcellent! Mike made sure everything was waiting for us as promised, great attention to detail. Excellent anniversary celebration location!

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Badger Brothers Coffee

4.5(52 reviews)

9.4 mi

Stopped in here yesterday while passing through Platteville. Definitely made a good choice when we…read morepicked this spot - that's Yelp! We wanted to grab some coffees and a light breakfast - this was the perfect spot to do so. I had the apple butter panini.. OMG. It was so yummy! The apple butter gave just the right amount of sweetness to the otherwise savory sandwich. My boyfriend got a steak sandwich of some sort that was on special that day. I tried a bite and it was definitely very tasty. I think my panini was better though ;) The shop itself was nice and spacious. Table had "dirty" or "clean" signs on them which was helpful and appreciated. If I lived nearby I would definitely make this one of my regular spots. 10/10 recommend!

Atmosphere 5 stars Service 5+ stars (provided it's not…read morebusy... then you'll have a wait) Drinks solid 3 stars (I had an iced honeybee chai which was way!! Too sweet and had more ice than liquid but once the ice watered the drink down, I was able to drink it) Food 1star (I had the stuffed avocado panini. It was one piece of bread cut in half to make a 1/2 sandwich, one tomato and maybe a shred of cheese. Literally... where's the stuffed cheese?? On top was an over ripe avocado that I couldn't even eat because not only was it browning but it tasted bad. ). The sandwhich was a total disappointment $7 for pretty much a piece of bread with a tomato. If their food menu is on par with my experience, I Simply do not recommend the food. I wish I would've taken a picture.

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Otto's Place

4.5(542 reviews)

17.1 mi

The food is always amazing, always fast no matter how busy, service is quick, they are very nice no…read morematter who has served us, lived in galena my whole life and never had a bad experience old owners or new. The vibe in the building is adorable, comfortable, and homey. but ALWAYS make a reservation, they're a small establishment and are very good, so a reservation is necessary. and if you are planning on eating there during the summer, make sure to make the reservation weeks in advance, they're booked quick because, well it's great, and summers busy. If you are unable to do stairs though, make sure you request the downstairs area!

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

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Dockside Bar And Grille

4.9(8 reviews)

5.6 mi

Food is excellent! We stayed near downtown Dubuque and this came up for a dinner option on Sunday…read moreit was worth the drive.

Tenderloins are amazing! Try the freshly made mushroom or onion string appetizers! Yum! Yum! See…read moreyou there!

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Rut Rohs Bar & Grill

5.0(2 reviews)

24.5 mi

I love this place.. the deluxe quesadilla , as well as other foods , are superb! Servers and…read morebartenders are always friendly and willing to chat! Plenty of room with nice decor prices that match the food!

Great place, great service, great food! The drinks were great also!! With places short on help, we…read morewere welcomed as soon as we walked in and were served as soon as we sat down. It's a place that I will definitely come back to.

Convivium Urban Farmstead

4.3(71 reviews)

8.3 mi

Recently, some close friends, my wife and I drove over to Dubuque for a weekend getaway. We love…read morefarm-to-table restaurant concepts and in-city dining, so we thought Convivium would be an ideal spot to have breakfast on our first day in town. As great as this place could (if not should) be, it will never reach it's potential with the lousy customer service that we experienced. Why do I say this? Read on Yelper. We arrive for breakfast around 9:45 am on Saturday. There was a little bit of a line, which is to be expected at any well known breakfast/brunch establishment, right? The young lady working the register asked if we wanted to pick a table outside, handed us four menus and told us that someone would be out there to help us shortly. We sat at an empty, yet still dirty with plates from the last customers, table that was in the shade. Annnnnd we waited. As staff came out to attend to other customers sitting in the same patio area, the four of us sat there waiting for water, coffee, a smile... heck even an acknowledgement that we were there would have been nice. Seriously, if the Invisible Man was real and sitting at the table, he probably would have had a better chance of being noticed by the servers working that morning. We ended up busing our own table because no staff would bother to do it - I'm very serious. Nearly 20 minutes pass. As another couple comes into the patio, sits down and gets near immediate service with their drink orders, we had it! We entered the restaurant to find out what the problem is for such terrible service?!? The tall, head service member (did not catch her name) had an attitude for sure with her question "Did one of us seat you?" and we answered that "No, your host teammate told us to grab the table." She damn near rolled her eyes. Finally, lightening struck... someone showed up to give us water, wipe the table, and take our order. But don't get your hopes up that this was the end of bad service. Regrettably, it was not. We waited nearly 25 more minutes to get our order of eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Tough order for a breakfast place, don'tcha think? Out comes the food... without utensils to eat with. 4 mins of watching your food get cold motivated us to good inside and get our own utensils. As we did, the head member walks out with the items. Now - let's shift to the one positive part of the experience and that of course is the food. To show you that I am a reasonable reviewer, I will tell you that the meal was very tasty, cooked to order, and satisfying (especially when you're starving!). When I said at the beginning that this place can be great, the food is the reason why. After a Friday night of fun, a place like Convivium is just what you want for a Saturday breakfast before an afternoon of NCAA College Football - you know what I mean? But until management decides to hold the staff accountable for this terrible customer service, Convivium will be closed in less than 5 years (my prediction). Read some of the other reviews... we share the same general opinion. And this is coming from someone that values restaurant concepts like this one. Get it together before its too late, Convivium.

What a disappointment. Yelp usually leads me to amazing spots, but this was a fail…read more I loved the concept and the cool vibe of the place but the food and the service were lacking the same luster. My dad, sister, and I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. My sister enjoyed her chicken pesto panini but Dad found his pulled pork to be dry and bland. I ordered broccoli cheese soup with sourdough toast. The soup was absolutely disgusting. It was so thick, overcooked, and tasted like it had been on a back burner for three days straight. Not to be gross, but it looked like congealed dog vomit. When I mentioned to our server, she was very condescending. I would like to try again and hopefully it was just a tough day.

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Great service, great food, good portions, fair price. Clean restaurant and fast service. Excellent breakfast place for family and friends. read more

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