Pleasantly surprised! Cute atmosphere, huge portions with fair prices. Very impressed!read more

Food quality has improved significantly with current ownership. Bonus: Breakfast is available all…read moreday!

Planned 2 hours at Round Two Bowling Alley (Peosta, IA) for my twins' 7th birthday...ended up 5…read morehours of bowling, food & arcade madness . First time bowling with my boys -- heavy balls, gutter bumpers & a dino ramp to guide the rolls. Giovanni wandered into other lanes , Sebastian tried speed-bowling like it was the Olympics, and Benjamin just wanted snacks . Hit their restaurant/sports bar (bright & loud but my kids handled it like champs): Shot Tower Pasta Kids cheeseburger + chicken strips w/ shoestring fries Fried ice cream Sopapilla dessert (fried dough with cinnamon & honey heaven) Shoutout to Ablyn, our rockstar server, for smiling through our chaos . Finished off with 2 hours in the arcade -- more money than I planned, but worth every giggle. Came for bowling, stayed for memories

A few things to consider before you dine here…read more - Extremely loud, its a bowling alley, and the night I was there, they had Trivia going on at the same time. You could barely hear yourself think. - Service was s l o w. More attention to patrons at the bar. Guess that is where the money is made. - Food. Had pizza and it was disappointing. Two pieces and then boxed up the rest and threw it away on the way home. Crust was awful...the toppings tasted like they had lived past their expiration date. Upset stomach confirms this. Absolutely no flavor. Will not be back, thank goodness just passing through town. Another note, just in case the owner(s) read this. The building has no architectural appeal. Did they have a sale on the ugliest color of paint? Looks like the other businesses got the memo, nice brick buildings. Would not recommend the pizza, and by the look of the dirty tables, I would say that there appeared to be many menu items that were equally LESS desirable. Its always good to end on a positive note, so kudos to the city as you have a cute town that appears to be growing!!!

Absolutely loved Darkbird! I have to start with the staff because the two bartenders that we had…read morehelping us were fantastic. Super attentive and friendly and just a blast to chat with. Food was fantastic and the atmosphere was terrific. Hoping to pass though the area again someday so we can stop back in!

Mehhh.. small piece of chicken on the chicken sandwich, seemed like a Tyson's frozen tender…read more.. worst cheese curds in the land, they are small pieces of rubbery cheese.. other than that beer is good and nice atmosphere, might visit again but will stray from the fried chicken and curds.. maybe a burger...

We met family here today for a Birthday lunch for my sister in law…read more I LOVE the interior here - high ceilings, all the polished wood- absolutely gorgeous. Now, my sister in law complained that it's very loud and echoey- but she had her earplugs and that helped. Service was attentive too. Most of us ordered salads- my husband and I had the chicken chipotle. It was creative and tasty. It's pricey here- $18 for a salad - ouch- but it was for a birthday and she was happy for the celebration.

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!

Took a big bet to go to a restaurant with 1 review. But we weren't disappointed!!! The thick crust…read moreis great and it full with cheese. My niece said it one of her best pizza ever. Thank you guys it was great!!!

When ordering the pizza I do recommend the thin crust. TThey made or pizza in thirds which allowed…read moreus to try a few of the specialty pizzas. We enjoyed the buffalo chicken and the BLT.

Space is beautiful with outdoor seating (paired with a great view). All staff were helpful,…read moreattentive, nice and accommodating. They allowed us to bring our own 'cheese' from home to accommodate vegan diet. Crust is airy and delicious. One of my favorites. Husband loved their supreme, mentioning the toppings were mixed under and above the cheese. Great flavor. Same delicious crust. They have a gluten free crust as well. Tap beers, bottled beer, mixed drinks. Would recommend for taste and service. We will be back!

What could you improve? Being open when you say you'll be open…read more Great pizza but totally irregular hours. If we drive 20 miles one way to eat there when the hours on the website said they are open 11AM to 9 and they are closed, we are unhappy. Is it life altering, no, but it's a hassle and a waste of time.

I've never been, but my parents, on a road trip with my nephew were told to take cover because of a…read morenearby tornado. They were told about the County Line by a local, and they were welcomed with open arms by the owner. She could see how scared my 8 year old nephew was and whisked him away and introduced him to her dog Jake. He was quickly put at ease and after about an hour, the tornado had changed paths and it was safe to leave. I'm really not one to write reviews of places I haven't been, but I was really touched by this story and the kindness of the owner and I feel it's something that should be commended. I'd be glad to stop in, if I'm ever en route or in the area. It's nice to see there are some special people in the world! Thank You!!

Nice place. Tasty cheeseburger. Owner/server nice lady. Excellent tenderloin…read more Tuesday night is BBQ Night.

This was recommended by a friend so we stopped when visiting Galena. Food was really outstanding,…read morelots of menu options which I wasn't expecting from a brewery. They were quite busy for a mid afternoon weekday but servers were attentive and very patient with our large groups questions. Nice atmosphere and clearly not just a place to drink! Highly recommend.

We stopped in for dinner during a recent road trip and I'm glad we picked this place. It was…read morelocated in an old building, maybe it was a church? But the interior was very cool and the area was very pretty. They have a nice outdoor patio, inside bar and table seating. Plus they have several arcade games and sweet merchandise. Service was friendly and everything was clean. They had quite a few beers on tap so I opted for a flight. I sampled the cramden bike-fruited sour, Punchy the clown-sour, Bangers-Strawberry Rhubarb Piehole-gluten free sour, and I Gotta Have My Hops-imperial ipa. They were all really good but my favorite was the strawberry rhubarb. It wasn't overly sour but was more sweet and was just a nice, light, summery drink. For dinner I had the Cuban B-smoked pulled pork, ham, pickle chips, honey mustard, and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. It came with a side of fries. The Cuban was delicious. The flavor was Smokey and sweet with a little acidity. It was really well balanced and was very tasty. Highly recommend. The fries were crispy and crunchy and not overly salted. I'd definitely order them again. Highly recommend that you stop in if you're in the area. If we end up around here again, we'll definitely stop in again.

Wednesday lunch time I stopped here and decided to order the lunch special which is pot roast with…read morepotatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Pot roast was fork tender and served with pan gravy, delicious! Amber Bock on tap served in a frosty mug. Friendly and fast service. One of my favorite restaurants in Eastern Iowa! Nice folks all around and a real relaxed homey setting.

I've been coming to Kalmes for over 10+ years. The food has always been exceptional, and that's…read morehonestly the only reason we continue to come back. The kitchen consistently does a fantastic job, and I've never had a complaint about the quality of the meals. Unfortunately, the service has steadily gone downhill over the past 6-7 years. The bartenders are very unfriendly, sometimes outright rude, and many don't seem to have much experience mixing drinks. Politeness and a smile never hurts in the customer service industry especially if you are the first person customers see when entering your establishment. We come in about every two weeks if not more and the past few years it feels like there's a different bartender every time which makes it difficult to build any familiarity or feel welcomed as a regular customer. There used to be the same two or three girls every weekend but now it seems 10 more have been unnecessarily added. High turnover is noticeable, and it definitely affects the overall experience. One thing many of us longtime customers have noticed is that the atmosphere doesn't feel the same as it did when more family members seemed to be involved in running the business. It used to have a warm, welcoming feel that made people want to return. Now, that sense of hospitality seems to be missing. And good luck finding anyone with the last name Kalmes outside the kitchen. I genuinely want to see this restaurant succeed. The food is outstanding and deserves the loyal customer base it has built over the years. The Kalmes family in general is an amazing family and they deserve to continue their hometown legacy. However, exceptional food can only make up for poor service for so long. I believe they could benefit from reevaluating the front-of-house staff, investing in better training, and placing a greater emphasis on friendly, consistent customer service. I've waited a long time before posting this because I hoped things would improve and I also wanted to gather opinions from my fellow diners, as expected many of them agree with my sentiments. Unfortunately, after my most recent visit a 3 weeks ago, I experienced the same issues yet again--a new bartender who struggled to make basic drinks and wasn't particularly welcoming. It's disappointing because this restaurant has so much potential. I sincerely hope they can address these concerns, because I'd love to see it become the place it used to be!

Pauls has the best cheeseburger ever! Love the dive bar and all the taxidermy. If you want a…read morecheap burger that tastes like a million go to Pauls!

The hamburger was way over done, tough. The buns were stale. Cheap enough but not worth it. Draft…read morebeer 2.5$ for a bush light with a chilled mug so that is a win. Place smells like smoke and you will to when you leave.