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    Ritz Restaurant

    4.6 (17 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mike H.

    The Ritz is a solid throwback to a more simple time and vintage Iowa supper club dining. Good eats, good drinks, good service, and just enough atmosphere to transcend time to its 1948 opening. The Ritz is an absolute must for quality dining in Northeast Iowa. It's the Ritz. Not the Glitz. Don't expect ostentatious, fancy, trendy, or hipster presentations, just regionally up-a-notch traditional dining in the shadow of The Basilica St. Francis Xavier. The Ritz offers an impressive fare of meats, fish, seafoods, along with excellent sides and appetizers. They provide an excellent offering of sandwiches as well for a more casual plating. Gotta love the old style full bar. The house specialty is a Southern Comfort Old Fashioned. Martinis and classic call drinks add to the festivities. Each dinner entree comes with homemade soup, salad, and potato choices. A full coursing long lost in most contemporary restaurants. Their homemade soups are awesome. Steaks are perfectly char grilled to your desired temperature, and the fish and seafood equally ideal! All you can eat shrimp on Friday nights and prime rib Saturdays are standing traditions that give real meaning to standing traditions. The Ritz offers the best cheesecake West of a New York deli. On a busy night the Ritz is loud and the wait staff hustle without a break or loss of their awesome hospitality. I have no idea how they get so much properly prepared food out of a small kitchen without skipping a beat. On a quiet night just hanging out at the bar is priceless time. I think that Dan the bartender might be a wanted Renaissance Man chilling undercover at the Ritz. The crowd tends to be on the older side. Thank goodness the young folks haven't figured out what a great experience there is in classic supper club dining and mobbed the place! That inappropriate snarkiness aside, all are welcome and well served by a dining experience at the Ritz. In addition to it being a great and nostalgic culinary experience, keeping this family owned treasure in business for another generation is just one more reason to bring the family, stop in, and make the Ritz one of your regional favorites.

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    Daniel E.

    Owners Carol and Dan Sawyer make this such a wonderful dining or bar experience, as their 70-year old restaurant combines a solid steak and seafood menu with excellent service. I enjoyed my salmon dish, cooked just right with a tasty assortment of seasonal vegetables. Appreciated the quality service from Alex, who went out of her way to get my order done correctly, with just the right amount of interaction. When people give a damn about their business, it elevates the visit, and that certainly happened on this occasion.

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    We had a great experience here. Staff is friendly. It's clean. The food was very good. A bit spendy, but we felt it was well worth it.

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    Great drinks and great food. Sit down relax and have a wonderful evening. You may even meet some new friends.

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    Jones' Black Angus

    Jones' Black Angus

    4.5
    (146 reviews)
    37.2 mi
    $$

    The Supper Club Standard: A Night of Steaks and Levity at Jones' Black Angus…read moreOn the sprawling Highway 18 in Prairie du Chien, Jones' Black Angus stands as a stalwart of the Wisconsin supper club tradition--a place where the atmosphere is as thick as the cuts of beef and the hospitality feels like an invitation into a neighbor's dining room. The experience is anchored by a service staff that possesses that rare blend of professional precision and genuine personality. Our waitress, Grace, was the heartbeat of the evening. She navigated the floor with a warmth that felt entirely unscripted, providing a level of care that culminated in a particularly touching gesture: when one member of our party stepped away during the presentation of the dessert tray, Grace made a point of returning later to ensure he received the full, choreographed "view" of the nightly sweets. The culinary journey begins at the salad bar, which is--to put it simply--impeccable. In an era where many establishments have retired this particular ritual, Jones' maintains it with a freshness and variety that honors the tradition. However, the evening's primary entertainment came in the form of a recurring linguistic gag. When the soup of the day arrived--a dish that was, by all sensory accounts, a classic gumbo--Grace insisted with a wink that it was "jambalaya." The ensuing debate became the running joke of the night, a bit of shared levity that only a truly great server can cultivate. But the kitchen is not just about the sides and the stories. The filet was impeccable--perfectly seasoned, expertly seared, and possessing that melt-in-the-mouth quality that justifies the Black Angus name. My sincere compliments to the chef for a masterclass in steakhouse fundamentals. "A great steakhouse is about more than just the meat; it's about the memory of the meal." -- Unknown Jones' Black Angus is a reminder of why the supper club remains a beloved institution. Between the "jambalaya" jests, the meticulously curated salad bar, and a filet that commands respect, it is a destination that delivers both a full heart and a full plate. If this dispatch from the Wisconsin Great River Road was useful to you, please leave a like or comment below so I can keep writing these reviews for your education, preparation, and enjoyment.

    Wonderful supper club with a beautiful bar area. Fried walleye cheeks were unnecessary given the…read morebread, the size of the entrees, and the salad/relish/cheese bar -- but delicious. Steak was textbook rare, lobster ravioli tasted homemade & the bread was a rich warm slightly sweet brioche dough. Pickled beets, ham salad, and French-dressing infused cheese spread on the salad bar ... I mean, come on. A delightful server & we sat in the "frank sinatra booth" ... definitely worth a visit.

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    Log Cabin Steakhouse

    Log Cabin Steakhouse

    4.1
    (380 reviews)
    35.7 mi
    $$$

    We are in town for an unfortunate situation (death in the family) and had planned a small gathering…read moreof friends for dinner. My husband and I arrived a bit early- parking is really tough on a Friday night in downtown Galena but we scored a spot a block away quickly. So, we headed to the bar to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. $10 Pinot Grigio and Petosi $6.00 on tap- I enjoyed the piano player for a bit! Very talented! Once our party all arrived, we will seated in one of the dining rooms. We started with sharing saganaki, because this is what you do here. Most everyone ordered the filet, but I wanted the salmon and husband had the Greek chicken. The entrees come with a starch and soup or salad so we chose the cream of broccoli and a baked potato. Everything was very tasty and service was excellent as they work on a team - so there was always someone promptly picking up dishes etc. The meal ran about $75 pp as we averaged it out

    Another staple favorite of ours especially if you are craving an amazing steak. This is our go-to…read morefor a celebratory meal. Service is always personable, we've never had a bad wait-staffer. Although the restaurant is generally very busy , you are able to hold table conversations without a lot of extraneous noise. Meals are abundant- always have leftovers. Steaks come in various cuts and are delicious. If you are looking for a smaller meal, they have those too, we just go for the steaks!

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    Mixteca Grill

    Mixteca Grill

    3.5
    (4 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    So we just got back from mixteca grill, and it was an experience! Let's just say the air…read moreconditioning was MIA, and there were a LOT of flies buzzing around seriously, it was a bit much. I guess it's just part of the local charm. They have a full bar which was nice. The horchata was interesting super cinnamony and it looked a little like they forgot to give it a good stir. The chips were sadly stale, but the salsa definitely made up for it! It had a fantastic kick. Our server was a bit overwhelmed, and he actually missed my son's order entirely. We ended up with three steak tacos with rice and beans on the side they don't do combo platters, which was a bit unusual. The tacos themselves were delicious though, with skirt steak! The rice and beans were great too. He eventually got my son's choriqueso chicken order in, super fast, but then there was a little tortilla mix up we asked for corn, got flour. To be honest, with the heat, the flies, and everything, we just wanted to get out of there at that point. The choriqueso chicken was okay, but the chorizo could have used a little more cooking time it had a slightly off flavor. We also grabbed two shrimp cocktails, and those were fantastic! They could have been a bit colder, but the flavor and the amount of shrimp were amazing, and the avocado was perfect. Overall, the food was pretty good, but honestly, I'd recommend takeout next time. It was just too hot and buggy to enjoy eating in! They really need to do something about those flies!

    Mixteca Mexican Restaurant - Dyersville, IA…read more Met up with friends for dinner tonight and had a great experience at Mixteca. We got there around 5:30 and the place was maybe a quarter full--perfect for settling in without a rush. Our friends joined shortly after, and from the get-go, the service was friendly and attentive. The chips and salsa hit the table first and made a strong impression. The salsa was fresh, full of flavor, and not runny like you get at some places. Chips were crisp and clearly fresh--not the bottom-of-the-bag stuff. Three of us ordered fajitas and they did not disappoint. Big portions, sizzling hot, and packed with flavor. You could tell they weren't cutting corners. By 6:00 the place was filling up fast, but even as it got busy, the staff kept everything running smoothly. We never felt forgotten or rushed. All in all, a solid spot if you're craving Mexican food. Great portions, good atmosphere, and excellent service. Definitely recommend giving it a try.

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    Bluff Lake Catfish Farm

    Bluff Lake Catfish Farm

    3.6
    (50 reviews)
    30.8 mi
    $$

    Man, this place doesn't need our business with how many people are making the haul and waiting to…read moreeat. I read about this being a "must" when in the area and made the 50 minute drive from Sabula with the girls in tow arriving just before 6 on a Saturday. I did not realize you drive thru the actual state park and then down the dustiest road in America to get there. My car was covered in dust (and bugs from the rest of the drive) on arrival. We were told it would be about 30 minutes and went outside to feed the fish and ducks. It was probably less than that time when our buzzer went off and we were seated in the tiny dining room. I feel like they should serve in the bar area where there are more tables instead of making people wait so long. They could double the occupancy. But maybe not enough staff? We got the haddock special for two of us and another went with grilled cheese. I have to say it was really dry. And the tartar sauce was totally smooth and grey - I didn't even know what it was when the server first put it down. The fries are wedge and fine, but I'm not a fan of wedge style so I didn't really eat them. Good coleslaw. Surprising they have no desserts. I guess it just helps to move people in and out because there are signs up too telling you not to linger (in nicer words). We stopped at McDonald's on the way home for McFlurries and that seemed to make the kids happy. Maybe it was an off batch (we only had one plate) but I'm not sure I'd want to make this trip again.

    I really used to enjoy dining here occasionally. But the prices have gotten ridiculously expensive…read more $ 25.00 for fish, french fries, and coleslaw. I'm sorry but no!

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