Bluff Lake Catfish Farm
$ • Seafood, Vegetarian
Hours:
9301 95th Ave, Maquoketa
(563) 652-3272
About Bluff Lake Catfish Farm
Customers' Favorites
All You Can Eat Shirmp and Chicken Sunday Special
All You Can Eat Haddock and Coke Slaw
Cheeseburger with Potato Wedges
Haddock and French Fries
All You Can Eat Cod Fish
Deep Fried Haddock
Catfish and Shrimp
Chicken Dinner
Fish and Chips
Mini Corn Dogs
Bluff Lake Catfish Farm Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:30 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 3 - 8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 7PM |
Bluff Lake Catfish Farm, located "Somewhere in Iowa," offers hearty family-style meals at great prices. The winding gravel road leading to the restaurant adds to the experience. The ponds with ducks and food dispensers keep kids entertained. The restaurant has a beautiful setting around the ponds and waterfalls, especially during fall colors. Visitors enjoy the lake and fish atmosphere, which makes the place fun and lively. The food, especially the fish, is described as amazing, perhaps the best ever had, with some guests praising the catfish fillets as absolutely the most fire they have ever eaten. On Sundays, the restaurant offers specials like all-you-can-eat shrimp and chicken, served family-style with coleslaw and fries, which receive high praise. Parking is plentiful and accessible.
While some wished for dinner rolls, the friendly staff and fast service stand out, although long waits are common due to the restaurant's popularity. Service is generally friendly and quick, but on busy nights, more servers could improve the experience. Outdoor dining is not available despite the many tables along the water, which disappointed some, especially those celebrating special occasions. The ponds with ducks and food dispensers keep kids entertained, making it a kid-friendly place, perfect for family gatherings and warm outdoor days. Overall, Bluff Lake Catfish Farm remains a nice place to eat with friendly staff and a lively setting, though some diners noted limited drink refills once the food was served.