7 Best Bar & Grill near Okoboji

“We really liked the large selection of food! The atmosphere was nice and welcoming. We were only there for dinner, but we could imagine it being a fun sports bar. The service was top notch, and the food was pretty good. I had the filet steak tips with a dinner salad, broccoli, and twice baked potato. The salad was only lettuce, onion, and green pepper. It's disappointing to me because I don't care for onions or green pepper. That left me only with lettuce. The upside is that at least it was not iceberg. The steak tips were cooked perfectly, and the sauce that came with it was amazing! The twice baked potato was rather bland. Broccoli cooked perfectly! We will be going back to try more.“

“Great place to join the locals for a bite to eat. The portions are generous and one of the most affordable in town. My daughter wanted a pork tenderloin while visiting from out of state. Her bigger-than-the-bun tenderloin made her happy. Her hubby enjoyed a brisket sandwich, and my hubby and I had the Philly and Reuban. All delicious. Your server will be assisting a full house and gets down to business.“

“Food was excellent and our waitress was awesome! I would recommend Nautical Okoboji!“

“Don't miss this diamond in the rough. Such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Service was quick and the staff was wonderful. He even made me a lemon drop martini. Check it out!

Kid-friendliness: We didn't bring our kids this time, but saw other families here. A bar atmosphere, but family friendly with arcade games and table games.“

“Great place. Great service“

“We had an unbelievable amazing meal tonight! We always do throughout the year but the food was to die for. Amazing chopped salad with steak tips, great cheese burger cooked perfectly, egg rolls that were nothing like typical egg rolls & of course the classic white cheese balls. Service was so friendly & prompt. Great cold beer & amazing Paloma. The Ritz is a staple in our family but tonight was over the top!“

“I recently dined at The Gardens Restaurant and was impressed by the overall atmosphere. The beautiful views of the lake, combined with the enchanting outdoor lights and torches, created a lovely setting for our meal. Our waitress was kind and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening.

As for the food, it was a mixed bag. The spinach and artichoke dip was a highlight—rich and flavorful. Unfortunately, my chizlic steak was overcooked and dry, which detracted from the experience. The drinks were on the pricey side, but they were well-crafted and complemented our meal nicely.

Overall, The Gardens Restaurant offers a wonderful ambiance and decent food, I would highly recommend it for a nice evening out.“