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    Yardarm

    3.1 (47 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    YARDARM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Stopped in Dubuque on our way to Wisconsin. Came here for dinner and a drink. So glad we did!! The food was amazing as were the beers!! Our server Samantha was super helpful and very friendly! Definitely recommend!!

    Princess Peach
    Kim M.

    Sat on the patio. Great view. Excellent wait staff. I had the mushroom swiss burger (grilled fresh mushrooms, not canned), and the fries with a side of ranch. Everything was great. Peach cocktail was good and not too sweet. Will return!

    Patio
    Patti O.

    Super cute patio overlooking the Mississippi. The place filled up once we got seated. Service was decent, could tell they were a bit short-staffed but doing the best they could. All items our table ordered (a few different types of wraps, chicken sandwich, fish & chips) took a while to come out to the table, but no complaints on taste or quality.

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    Jeffrey D.

    Mai Tai's at Yardarm are awesome! Most bars in Dubuque can't make them. Yardarm makes them fast and delicious!

    Outdoor seating area
    Trent E.

    visually didn't appear to be busy, yet I was flat ignored at the bar. Just wanted to order food and a drink before the band played. Made eye contact several times with staff, still couldn't get help. Ended up ordering Papa Johns to the parking lot. Honestly would have left if I hadn't come here to watch the band. I'll never come here again, I can stay around home and get treated better.

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    8 years ago

    Had a good time there at the outdoor bar. Sam the bartender made it enjoyable. Love the location on the Mississippi. Very good burgers too

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    Great service and party atmosphere. Family friendly. First time impression is excellent!

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    9 years ago

    Have been before, good food. Second visit not so much. "Too busy" to modify an order for a customer with allergies. That's just rude.

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