Arnolds Perk Coffee House offers the highest quality locally roasted organic coffee beans, from-scratch pastries, smoothies, all-day breakfast and lunch! Stop in and ask about our many gluten-free options. Located across from the Green Space and West Lake Okoboji. Check out our sister location in Estherville: Central Perk Coffee House, 12 S 6th St! Open Read More »
Enjoy a variety of dining options serving baked goods, sandwiches, steals and more throughout the year at Village West Resort. Check our website for hours and daily specials. Betsy’s Diner is open in the off-season from 10am to 1:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday. Their menu consists of burgers, specialty sandwiches, appetizers, and ice cream treats. Specials are Read More »
Bob’s Drive Inn opened in LeMars, IA, in 1949 selling Hot Dogs and Taverns. The tradition lives on in Okoboji! Bob’s Drive Inn and Bob’s in Arnolds Park and Milford continues to be operated by the Kass Family – providing the same quality as Bob did back in 1949. Serving soft drinks, hot dogs, taverns, Read More »
Bob’s Drive Inn opened in LeMars, IA, in 1949 selling Hot Dogs and Taverns. The tradition lives on in Okoboji! Bob’s Drive Inn and Bob’s in Arnolds Park continues to be operated by the Kass Family – providing the same quality as Bob did back in 1949. Serving soft drinks, hot dogs, taverns, french fries, Read More »
Bracco World Cafe & Island Bar is a Lake Okoboji hot spot with a unique menu including an extensive drink list featuring island favorites. The casual upscale atmosphere offers a veranda patio area, large bar, and beach bar area which features live music every weekend. Overlooking East Lake Okoboji. Come by boat or car!
The Pub at Crescent Beach offers a selection of wine and liquor. Our beer is served in a chilled mug and always 34*. When you are out enjoying the trails in Wahpeton, stop by for a refreshing beverage or a quick snack from our appetizer menu! You won’t be disappointed!
El Mariachi is a locally owned and operated Mexican Bar and Grill with all your favorite Mexican dishes as well as traditional American favorites. Daily lunch and dinner specials are available. If you want great food and excellent service in a family friendly atmosphere, make sure you stop at El Mariachi in the Great Lakes Read More »
Godfather’s Pizza is proud of our long history in the Iowa Great Lakes Area dating back to 1977. Our pizza is made fresh daily, using the freshest ingredients and created by a dedicated staff of individuals working together to provide the best Pizza Pie Piled High in the area. Dine-in, carryout or give our heated Read More »
Godfather’s Pizza is proud of our long history in the Iowa Great Lakes Area dating back to 1977. Our pizza is made fresh daily, using the freshest ingredients and created by a dedicated staff of individuals working together to provide the best Pizza Pie Piled High in the area. Dine-in, carryout or give our heated Read More »
Minervas is located in the heart of Okoboji adjacent to Brooks Golf and within a short driving distance to the Iowa Great Lakes. Enjoy live entertainment, libations, and great food on our large sundeck patio. Minervas offers a variety of American fare, fresh pastas and seafood, and is know for hand cut CAB Beef.
A lakes area tradition since 1947 offering Okoboji’s most legendary pancakes, cinnamon rolls, hearty breakfasts like the Hangover Helpers, inn different Eggs Benedict and a wide lunch menu. Enjoy an open opener, Super Bloody Mary or Mimosa at the full bar. And save room for dessert with our famous pies.
The Okoboji Store is back and better than ever! Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a night out with friends, you’ll love sitting outside on the large deck outlooking where East meets West. The Store features an intriguing food and drink menu, extensive live music line-up, and is very family friendly. Come by Read More »
Outrigger features a diverse menu of seafood entrees, steak, pasta, pork, broasted chicken and sandwiches. The hardest decision will be deciding what to order! Great cocktails, a variety of beer, and an expansive wine selection too!
Enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of Pub 19 Bar and Grill! Beautiful bar, relaxing deck and windowed dining room overlooking the golf course. Full menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steak, pasta and more. We are Okoboji’s East Coast Style Pizzeria. The pizza is made by hand and baked on hot bricks – “Just like in Read More »
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned and operated business located on scenic Round Lake in Southwest Minnesota. With 15 different wines available, there is sure to be something to please every palate! Check out our event page to see our upcoming event schedule. Free live music every Sunday Memorial Day – Labor Day. Read More »
Okoboji’s SMASHING great place to grab a gourmet sandwich! Home of the FAMOUS and addictive Smack Burger, Spicy Chicken Thigh Sandwich, Sweet Potato Guacamole Burger, “Fresh” Lobster roll (on Friday & Saturday) and more! New this season “Big Ben” the Triple Smack Burger – this one is gonna be big, huge, colossal!
Smokin’ Jakes hickory smoked baby-back ribs, smoked meats, sandwiches, soups, and salads are just a few favorites made fresh daily. Join us for lunch, dinner, late night breakfast, or one of our many Happy Hours to satisfy your craving for homemade food. Smokin’ Jakes casual and friendly atmosphere is the place to meet with family Read More »
Snappers is more than a great meal. It’s a fabulous meal in an extraordinary relaxing atmosphere. Family friendly and just steps away from the World Famous Barefoot Bar. Open year round for lunch or dinner. Daily drink and food specials. Come by boat or car, there is plenty of parking.
The Barefoot Bar is located at Parks Marina and is one of the region’s most popular destinations. Key West comes to Iowa, complete with Palm Trees, Tiki bars, great beach-fare food. Free live entertainment and famous “Full Moon Parties.” Shop for your shirt or souvenir with the world-famous Barefoot logo.
Hip speakeasy that elevates cocktails to an art form with a fresh, quince shake. Trendy urban digs, with a large outdoor patio and live music. Chef driven inspired small plates. Perfect spot to relax with friends, or book us out for gatherings and events.
Whether it is the DJ where you tell us the dance groves you want, live music not eh weekends, the wings, burgers, and pizza or a cold drink with a dock, deck and view of West Lake Okoboji, The Gardens has it all! Boaters are welcome as dock space is ample. A popular place with Read More »
The Hutt Bar and Grill serves up breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 8 a.m., lunch, and dinner daily starting at 11 a.m. all year long. (Closed Tuesday in the off Season) With a full bar and Okoboji’s BEST Bloody Mary; an incredible staff who will greet you like an old fired. The Hutt Read More »
The Ritz is a lakeside bar & grill in the Okoboji Area of NW Iowa. Since 1989 patrons have been enjoying our famous “fishbowls”, live music & homemade cuisine along the beautiful shores of East Lake Okoboji.
Address: 37 1/2 Lake St Arnolds Park Iowa 51331 United States
Open Months:
May - August
A refined, relaxed environment for guests to dine-in or carry-out while enjoying a full menu of coffee, fresh-baked bagels, bakery goods, hand-dipped ice cream, grab-and-go lunch options and artisanal desserts. Your place on the map!
Tweeter’s is “The Place” to meet in Okoboji for great noon and evening specials and features. Come for a quick lunch or stay and watch your favorite sporting events. Feat on a wide variety of great, reasonably prices dishes – including prime rib, steaks, seafood, pasta, and sandwiches. Catering is available for all occasions.
Lakefront dining at its finest at Waterfront Grille & Events Center! Experience stunning lake views at our restaurants while you enjoy brick oven flatbreads, fresh seafood, and some of the best steaks in the Midwest! Our comfortable dining room and our seasonal outdoor lakefront patio dining areas will leave you waiting for your next visit! Read More »
West O Beer is a national and state award-winning craft microbrewery. We are family-friendly and offer house-brewed beer, local wine and soda. Grab a seat, lounge on the patio or take beer to-go! Bring in your own food or have it delivered to the brewery! Wide selection of merchandise. Located 1/2 mile South of the Read More »
When you want an excellent meal served ‘Okoboji Style’, visit Yesterdays, a local favorite for over 30 years. Yesterday’s has a complete dinner menu and features nightly chalkboard specials. Enjoy seafood specialties such as Shrimp Scampi, Seared Yellow Fin Tuna or Tenderloin of Beef Oscar with Jumbo Lump Crab. Don’t forget to save room for Read More »
The Arby’s brand purpose is Inspiring Smiles Through Delicious Experiences®. Arby’s delivers on its purpose by celebrating the art of Meatcraft® with a variety of high-quality proteins and innovative, crave-able sides, such as Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes. Arby’s Fast Crafted® restaurant services feature a unique blend of quick-serve speed combined with the quality and made-for-you Read More »
Boardwalk Bar & Grill will be taking over the old Godfathers location at Historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park in Arnolds Park, Iowa. Boardwalk will be looking to open its doors for business in May 2021, before Memorial Day Weekend! Patios coming soon!
Eat where the locals do! The Breakfast Barn, located inside Corner Lanes Bowling Alley, in Spirit Lake is your full service breakfast only restaurant in the Iowa Great Lakes! Open at 6 am with all your tasty breakfast favorites!
Prepared from scratch is essential at Burger & Company. We create unique and delicious burgers, hot dogs, old-fashioned milkshakes, and homemade huge cookies. We are proud to serve vegetarian options, gluten-free buns, and homemade sauces. You will NOT go home hungry!
Casey’s General Store has 4 locations throughout the Iowa Great Lakes to Serve you! Whether you need gas, pizza, coffee and doughnuts Casey’s is your one stop convenience store stop.
Casey’s General Store has 4 locations throughout the Iowa Great Lakes to Serve you! Whether you need gas, pizza, coffee and doughnuts Casey’s is your one stop convenience store stop.
Casey’s General Store has 4 locations throughout the Iowa Great Lakes to Serve you! Whether you need gas, pizza, coffee and doughnuts Casey’s is your one stop convenience store stop.
Casey’s General Store has 4 locations throughout the Iowa Great Lakes to Serve you! Whether you need gas, pizza, coffee and doughnuts Casey’s is your one stop convenience store stop.
Address: 3006 18th St Spirit Lake Iowa 51360 United States
Creative Cakes by Mindy is your local bakery for any special occasion! Creative Cakes specializes in custom birthday, wedding, and anniversary cakes, cupcakes, mints, and cookies!
Milford Dairy Queen is your full service dine in, take out, or drive through Dairy Queen! With all your favorite Dairy Queen Treats, food, and ice cream cakes for any occasion.
Spirit Lake Dairy Queen is your full service dine in, take out, or drive through Dairy Queen! With all your favorite Dairy Queen ice cream Treats, food, and ice cream cakes for any occasion.
Fareway is your full-service grocery store located in Spirit Lake offering farm fresh produce, full service meat counter, carry-to your car service, propane tanks and more. The name Fareway symbolizes treating employees and customers fairly – where hard work receives a fair wage and customers pay fair prices. Store hours: Mon.-Sat. 8am-9pm, closed Sundays and Read More »
Order the delicious and famous pan fried chicken, gizzards, ribs and other Gingham Inn favorites that everyone loves. Available year round to go or for catering. Stop by to enjoy our patio bar when placing your order for some “Good Mood Food!” Same great location with a new look! **No phone orders**
Located off of Hwy 86 on the west side of West Lake, Kazarellii’s at Miller’s Bay is truly a fine dining experience you won’t want to miss. Featuring scratch-made food and genuine Italian American hospitality. The menu includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, and a full drink menu. Local favorites include the ‘award winning’ chicken Read More »
From the start, we’ve focused on doing right by our customers and our community. We’ve stocked the freshest foods and kept prices low by making things ourselves and keeping a close eye on costs. Then we’ve passed the savings on to you. For Gas, coffee, groceries and hot food we are you stop shop!
With tried and true family recipes, Los Lagos invites you to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine 7 days a week. Customer service is our #1 priority and we treat you like FAMILIA!
Los Pueblos is a Mexican-American Grill that adds spice to dining in the Iowa Great Lakes. They offer a full menu of authentic Mexican entrees and American favorites. Order a full meal or choose from the a la carte menu for your perfect Mexican meal. Lunch, dinner and happy hour specials are available daily. Reasonably Read More »
An Okoboji Staple since 1986! Maxwell’s is a seasonal restaurant open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They welcome walk-ins, but highly encourage reservations, especially for evening dinning! From seafood, steaks, drinks, wine and gourmet sandwiches Maxwell’s has it all. On the deck, or in the dining room, Maxwell’s is your special occasion destination. Dock Read More »
Address: 2608 22nd St Spirit Lake Iowa 51360 United States
Open Months:
Open Year Round
Mckeen’s is Spirit Lake’s neighborhood bar and grill. For delicious burgers, steaks, sandwiches with all the sides you can’t go wrong at McKeen’s. They are also known for their salad bar and Tuesday night taco night!
Mill Creek Bar and Grill’s diverse menu is a local’s favorite. From burgers, to chicken sandwiches, salads, and fresh made pizzas. Be sure to check Saturday night smoked rib night and Thursday night pasta bar night!
At Nautical Okoboji we have a full menu and food specials, such as Wing Monday, Taco Tuesday, and wrap Wednesday! We have a variety of craft beers, domestic beers including our own Nauti Lite, cocktails, Nauti Juice and much more. We have live music, comedy, trivia, darts and #nautifun!
Address: 612 S Highway 71 Arnolds Park Iowa 51331 United States
Open Months:
Open May - September
Nektar, the new kid coffee shop on the block is a must stop during your time in Okoboji. Serving mobile coffee, craft juice, smoothies, smoothie bowls, FRESH from scratch scones and muffins, and much more! Nektar is the little white trailer located next to the Tobacco Shop and antique mall in Arnold’s Park.
The Nutty Bar Stand has been an Arnolds Park icon since 1945. We have been satisfying the Okoboji area’s sweet tooth for generations. Our commitment to serving the highest quality products at the lowest price make us a family favorite. Come have a treat with us and let us be part of your summer tradition!
Okoboji Brewing Company, LLC intends to create a pleasant, enjoyable and sociable environment through the provision of refreshing high-quality brews. Hence we intend to assist in the creation of a welcoming and relaxed environment reflective of people enjoying themselves and the Iowa Great Lakes. OBC brews a few of their own signature beers and has Read More »
The world’s largest fresh take ‘n’ bake pizza brand, Papa Murphy’s is dedicated to bringing families together through food people love with fun, convenient, and fulfilling dinners. There are more than 1,500 franchised and company-owned fresh pizza locations in 38 states, Canada, and UAE. Papa Murphy’s offers a growing menu of fresh, scratch-made pizzas, cookie dough, Read More »
Perkins has been serving up delicious meals and catering to the needs of discerning consumers for over forty years. With its roots tracking back to 1958 with the opening of a single Pancake House in Ohio, the Perkins Restaurant and Bakery chain now expands far beyond ts breakfast heritage. Located at the intersection of HWY’s Read More »
Pizza Ranch, located on Hwy 9 in Spirit Lake, offers you more than just pizza! Dine in and enjoy their lunch and dinner buffet, which includes a variety of pizza, full salad bar, and their delicious broasted chicken. Feel like staying home for the evening? No problem! Pizza Ranch offers delivery and carryout services. Check Read More »
Portside Pizza Pub, part of the Nautical Family, is the new kid on the block in downtown Arnolds Park. Serving delicious pizza with all natural and homemade ingredients, with a full line-up of domestic and craft beers. We have heard you will want to try and save room for dessert!
We are a local family owned business. Ruthven Locker at the Lakes is our 2nd retail store (with the original Meat Processing plant being a staple in the small town of Ruthven, Iowa). We are a full service meat shop providing our customers with excellent high quality cuts of beef & pork. We also provide Read More »
For great brewed coffee; hot, iced or blended coffee drinks; smoothies; teas and food be sure to drive through Scooter’s Coffee. Scooter’s Coffee only roasts from the top 10% of Arabica coffee beans in the world. We source directly from farmers who take pride in the quality of their product. The co-founder’s daughter was nicknamed Read More »
Open Year-Round and serving up all your favorites in Superior, Iowa just minutes from the Iowa Great Lakes. With a full appetizer, burger, sandwich, salad, and steak menu there is literally something for everyone! Wednesday night is wing night!
Sunshine Foods is locally-owned and locally-involved! We believe in community involvement and supporting one another. Call us and ask about our Booster-Club Discounts, Script-Card Discount, and other fundraising ideas. We are your local community connection for high-quality foods, friendly service, and great prices. Our family-owned store offers a convenient one-stop shop where you can find Read More »
Since the beginning, Taco John’s has been bringing its bold take on Mexican fare to bigger levels. And it gets even better. What started as a single taco stand in 1968 is today a standout business built on forward thinking and fresh innovations. (Ever heard of Taco Tuesday®? That was us.) And now that we’ve Read More »
We are a traditional, yet unique coffee shop and café with an authentic Italian flair. We offer great coffee, espresso drinks and smoothies, as well as delicious baked goods and made to order breakfast and lunch menu items, with daily specials and homemade soups. During the summer months we open as ” A Taste of Read More »
Right in the heart of the Iowa Great lakes and with in walking distance to many hotels and resorts is the Koffee Kup! For amazing full service breakfast, a full lunch menu and daily specials you will want to make sure and have a meal at the Koffee Kup. Open daily 7:30 am – 1 Read More »
If you are looking for a hidden gem in the Iowa Great Lakes, Woude’s Bay Bar on Pioneer Beach, on East Lake Okoboji is the place for you. Offering a unique, relaxing atmosphere with a great view. Serving pulled-pork sandwiches, pizza, nachos, brats and cold beer. Come by boat, car, or bike!
