Eating & Drinking in Bluff Country
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Gilbertson-Rude Post 526. Visit and enjoy our Veterans Memorial Park just off the Root River bike trail in scenic Peterson. Pool & darts, pull tabs, pizza & hot sandwiches plus your favorite cold beverages. Planning a party? Our facilities are free.
Pizza - Salads - Wraps - Lasagna and much more!
Eat in - Carry Out - Deliver
Tuesday-Thursday 4-9pm
Friday 11am to 1:30pm (buffet available)
Friday 4-9pm (Salad bar Available)
Saturday & Sunday 4-9pm
Full service grocery. Deli.
Rod & Reel Coffee.
Contemporary American beers. Handcrafted in Decorah!
Voted best fish fry and best sports bar. All you can eat fish fry Friday!
American/Italian - Farm to Table Selections. On Site of The Plaza.
Rather than large entrees, come and enjoy a couple shareable plates for the table. We focus on local providers and great taste while making these shareables substantial enough that you won't leave hungry.
Dinner Hours: Wednesday-Saturday opening at 5pm. Happy hour: Wednesday-Saturday 5-6pm. Private dining room available, seating up to 36 people. Great for rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthdays, holiday parties. Check out our wine shop for a variety of wines to take home. Gift certificates available in any amount with no expiration date. A great gift for anyone. Iowa's most extensive wine and beer list.
Full service grocery
12 rotating beer taps. Meads. Ciders. Unique Pizzas. Specialty Appetizers.
Algerian-American Restaurant - Seasonal patio dining, appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, salads, desserts, vegetarian & vegan, gluten-free options, signature cocktails, craft beer, natural wind. Come try our Falafel!
Open 7 days a week. Burgers & fries. Battered fish & fries (Friday night). Open bowling. Call for availability. Enjoy our outside patio.
Home of the 1/3 lb charbroiled burger. Full lunch and dinner menu. No reservations necessary. Open Tuesday - Sunday at 11am.
On & Off Sale. Pool, darts, pizza, pull tabs. Bar Bingo every Wednesday night.
Fresh, never frozen burgers. Large assortment of sandwiches and appetizers.
Serving breakfast all day! Omelets, haystacks, french toast, biscuits & gravy, eggs Benedict.
Soft serve ice cream with flavor burst, malts, shakes and flurries.
Noon special daily from 11am-1pm. Hot beef special Monday-Saturday.
Sugar Creek Vineyard and Meadery is a collaboration of ideas, dreams and plenty of creativity between brothers Kevin and Bryan Logue. While still working as a registered nurse Kevin continues to improve on viticultural and winery practices at Sugar Creek Vineyard and Meadery.
Comfy, Crafty, and a little bit Crazy - we've got beer for all tastes! Our taproom and brewery is on the north edge of historic downtown Lanesboro, a picturesque town nestled along the Root River in the heart of southeastern Minnesota's beautiful bluff country. Founded in 2020 by Karen and Andy Heimdahl, Sylvan Brewing is located in the former wood-stacked granary and is Lanesboro’s first brewery in over 100 years! We welcome you with delicious beer and friendly service in our inviting and unique setting.Our patio is open year-round and in the winter has heaters and a fire pit for those chilly days. Dogs are welcome on the patio.
Pizza - eat in or take out. 30 plus premium ice cream flavors. Pies, cheesecake, bread pudding. Groups. Full menu. Daily specials. Homemade waffle cones and bowls. Mon-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun noon-9pm.
A place for dog lovers and craft beer drinkers!
Featuring 16 Taps of Craft Beer and monthly craft cocktails. Enjoy the outdoor patio. Food trucks on weekends. Always dog friendly.
At The Landing Market, Decorah’s food hall and community gathering space, you can experience a variety of local flavors.
From farm-to-table dishes to satisfying beverages, there’s something for everyone.
- Visit Justin’s restaurant for breakfast, lunch & dinner
- The Buzz for coffee & cocktails
- Root 43 for smoothies, juices, & bowls
- Twisted Gnome for Dole soft serve
- Tandem for to-go items
- River Road Bakery (seasonal) for breads & pastries
We’re conveniently located on Decorah’s west side close to Pulpit Rock Campground, Luther College, and downtown. Open daily at 7:30 am. Check our website for up-to-date menus, vendor hours, online ordering, events information, and more.
Friendship, Food & Drink! Full Service Bar. Traditional Irish Ales & Lagers. Home Cooked Irish Fare.
You gotta try our Award-Winning Wings, Bloody Mary Bar, and Vikings Parties! Great burgers, wraps & pizza! Daily food and drink specials. Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm.
Enjoy delicious craft cocktails in our inviting cocktail room or on our scenic patio beneath the bluffs of our seventh generation farm.
Award Winning!
Scenic restaurant in the woods. Featuring the best locally-sourced Steaks, Chops and Seafood. Full-Service bar serving specialty cocktails.
- Voted the Best of the Midwest Supper Club in 2026 from Midwest Living!
- Voted Diners' Choice 2026 from Open Table! Best Overall Restaurants in Iowa.
- Voted the Best Steak - Visit Bluff Country The Best 2026!
Fridays - all you can eat fish and chicken buffet. Famous for the fresh delicious half pound burgers. Happy hour Tuesday through Friday 3-6pm.
Enjoy a fun, friendly wine experience amidst the beautiful, rolling hills of Northeast Iowa. Voted "Best Fruit Wine" at the Mid America Wine Contest. Wine tasting, outdoor seating, gift shop, party room.
Farm & creamery tours available! Call ahead or email for appointments (especially for groups!). Creamery, ice cream parlor & retail store. Milk, cheese curds, butter, block cheddar cheese & more!
On and Off Sale. Bar Bingo every Tuesday night at 7pm
