25 Essential Dubuque Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Dubuque.
Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar
Iowa
Stylish eatery with an exposed-brick interior serving elevated New American fare & craft cocktails.
@Papi’s Café
Iowa
an everyday essential table known for disciplined colombian restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 82.2.
Adobos Mexican Grill
Iowa
Cheery Mexican counter serve offering build-your-own burritos, tacos & nachos, plus big margaritas.
Houlihan's
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Sunshine Family Restaurant
Dubuque, Iowa
Down-to-earth eatery offering hearty portions of classic American breakfast, lunch & dinner plates.
Dubuque Mining Co
Dubuque, Iowa
Low-key outlet with specialty burgers & bar-food basics, plus house cocktails served in mason jars.
Perkins American Food Co.
Dubuque, Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Louisburg Junction Supper Club
Dubuque, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Roux & Lucia Bistro & Bakery
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Zoro's Gyros
Dubuque, Iowa
Greek & American staples such as gyros & burgers doled out in easygoing, compact quarters.
Los Aztecas
Dubuque, Iowa
Accessibility.
Happy Joe's Pizza - Dubuque - University
Dubuque, Iowa
Kid-friendly pizza chain known for crust choices & Mexican-inspired pies plus oversized sundaes.
Moracco Supper Club
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Rhody's Food & Spirits
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for.
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Dubuque, Iowa
Chain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.
Village Bar Supper Club
Dubuque, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Caroline's Restaurant
Dubuque, Iowa
American cuisine served all day in a stylish, simply appointed dining room inside Hotel Julien.
Barrel House
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sports.
Chop's Kall Inn Supper Club
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Dinner.
The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Arby's
Dubuque, Iowa
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Papa Ozz
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch.
Gooch's Green House Tavern
Dubuque, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
Village Inn
Dubuque, Iowa
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Las Margarritas Mexican Restaurant
Dubuque, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.