Lid's Bar & Grill/The Ax Hole at Lid's

$ • Bar & Grill, American

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1350 9th St SW, Waukon
(563) 568-2388

About Lid's Bar & Grill/The Ax Hole at Lid's

Lid's Bar & Grill, also known as The Ax Hole, is a popular spot that serves delicious tenderloins, burgers, and ribs. This restaurant offers a quiet atmosphere, making it perfect for lunch. The service is consistently praised as excellent, with friendly staff creating a welcoming experience. The rib lunch special, which includes mashed potatoes and beans, is a favorite among customers. Recent visitors have highlighted the iconic pork tenderloin as a must-try dish, known for its outstanding flavor and quality. One guest noted it is packed full of flavor and perfectly crispy, while others have raved about the burgers and catfish basket. In addition to great food, the venue features ax-throwing, adding a fun twist for a night out with friends. Lid's has even won awards for its tenderloin, solidifying its reputation as a top choice for this beloved Midwestern sandwich. Whether for events or just a casual bite, Lid's Bar & Grill is a place worth visiting.

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4.7
101 ratings
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Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.4
Service
4.9

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The service was outstanding, my party of three were there at noon, yet the super efficient server, Kim, was attentive and chatty!
They have won awards for their tenderloin for good reason, I have had few better. All three of us, who are by nature chatty and convivial, fell silent as we devoured our delicious sandwiches. If you are in the are go. If you love the pork tenderloin go. If you aren't in the area take a road trip and go. You may have had a tenderloin in this class...read full review

Stopped in last weekend on a whim, while in Waukon. So glad we did. Great Food: We shared the tenderloin and a medium rare cheeseburger with fries. The cheeseburger was amazing-seasoned well and cooked to the perfect medium rare. The tenderloin, though, was on another level. Juicy & flavorful. Probably in the top 3, I've ever had. Even the fries were amazing.
Prices: Comparable to most eat in dining places.
Service: Great, everybody was friendly and attentive.
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Thanks to Lid’s for a great night out. It had been 10 years since my friends and I had gotten to get together and to hang out. We really enjoyed throwing axes, the drinks, and food were amazing. Everyone made sure we didn’t need anything and when our drinks got low they were refilled quickly. Most of us have never thrown an axe before so a BIG thanks to Dan for showing us how to throw. We can’t wait to come and have a good time again

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Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM - 8PM
Wednesday 11AM - 8PM
Thursday 11AM - 8PM
Friday 11AM - 9PM
Saturday 11AM - 9PM
Sunday Closed
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