4 Best Wine Bars in Dubuque

“Great spot for wines and beers from all over the world. The wine flights are a fantastic way to explore new regions and styles, and the cocktails are outstanding—creative and different from the usual offerings. Prices are very reasonable, and it’s a great quiet place to relax and enjoy a drink or two. Highly recommend.“

“Chill place without the college crowd. If you can grab a couch, the beer tastes even better!“

“5 stars – The PERFECT event space! I hosted my 30th birthday party at Gary Dolphin’s Iron Bar, and I truly can’t say enough good things. The space itself is incredible—versatile for any weather (which is huge in Iowa), cozy yet open, and full of charm with string lights and exposed brick. The staff went above and beyond—from the band to the caricature artist to the bartenders, every single detail was thoughtfully handled and perfectly executed. I felt so taken care of, and so did all of my guests. It was more amazing than I ever imagined, and I’ll be recommending this venue to everyone. Whether you’re hosting a celebration, a casual get-together, or a private event, this is the spot in Dubuque. Thank you again to the team at Gary Dolphin’s for making it unforgettable!“

“We are truck drivers who brought the narwhal exhibit to the museum across the parking lot. We decided to go to Diamond Jo and when we were finished, we saw Woodfire Grille on the way out. We decided we wanted to stop there, so we gave it a shot.

Please note it's best to make reservations on a Friday at least, if you want a table. We did not, however, the manager was delightful, and allowed us to dine at the bar. We were very thankful to be seated.

The ambiance and atmosphere here is absolutely fantastic. The Woodfire behind the clear glass and the low mood lighting make this restaurant a fantastic place to eat with someone you love or by yourself.

We had Callie as our server, and even though we were a quite a bit under dressed, and a little scrubby after unloading our truck at the museum, she nor anyone else ( customer or staff ) even looked at us like we were any different from anyone else. It appeared most people were in dress/casual for this place, but it was nice to not be looked down upon.

Callie was legit one of, if not THE BEST server we've ever had in a restaurant ANYWHERE. She took great care of us, made sure to make excellent recommendations, and was very accommodating. I don't know the manager/host name that sat us name, she was a lady with dark hair and glasses; She was also very sweet and accommodating.

The food: I had the diamond cut prime rib, wife had the fillet and both were perfect and cooked perfectly. The side dishes are shareable with like 2-3 people and come in a decent sized bowl and are delicious, and for dessert my wife and I split the brownie and it was amazing. This is legit the best meal we've ever had in any restaurant in the country and we go a LOT of places.

Thank you all for your kindness, thank you to the manager for seating us without reservations, and thank you SO MUCH Callie for your fantastic service. We WILL be returning to this establishment EVERY chance we get. ♥️“