4 Restaurants In Iowa With The Most Amazing Dockside Dining

When the weather is fair, there is no better time to sit outside and enjoy dinner with a view in Iowa. If you don't feel like packing a picnic on your next road trip, Iowa is full of restaurants that offer outdoor dining and an amazing view of the nearest river or lake. Ranging from a picnic throwback to a resort with amazing BBQ, here are four of Iowa's best restaurants where you can enjoy waterfront dining in Iowa.

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill

The Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill is located right on the banks of the Mississippi in Princeton, and it's an ideal summer retreat.

The casual atmosphere is great whether you're sitting inside or out.

And you'll enjoy some of the most amazing views!

The extensive, casual menu features all the Iowa bar-and-grill favorites.

But don't miss their Bloody Marys topped with over-the-top garnishes. Their other cocktails are great too!

Louie's Lakeside Bistro & BBQ

Moravia is a popular summer getaway, located right by Rathburn Lake. So naturally, next up on our list for some of the best dockside dining in Iowa is Louie's Lakeside Bistro & BBQ. Some say it's the best spot in town!

Here you will find an indoor/outdoor dining room.

The atmosphere will transport you right to the beach, and the food isn't to be missed either.

The specialty here is slow-smoked BBQ with house-made sides

You'll get a real taste for it with the Philly Sandwich, pictured above, as well as many of their other delicious barbecue sandwiches.

PM Park

For something completely different, head to the century-old PM Park in laid-back Clear Lake.

PM Park is a summer-only restaurant.

But part of the fun here is that is known for being the only restaurant in Iowa that serves you on old-school picnic tables - it's the best of both worlds!

The casual menu features burgers and pork tenderloin.

But when it comes to picking your side dishes. don't miss the onion rings or the French fries.

General Store Pub

The General Store Pub in Anamosa is an acclaimed restaurant in its own right with an old-school atmosphere.

Their signature item is probably the Tackle Box.

It's a huge collection of their favorite appetizers and big enough for the whole table.

But if you choose to sit outside...

...you'll be treated to a one-of-a-kind view of the Wapsipinicon River.

Have you been to any of these legendary dockside dining spots in Iowa? If so, which were your favorites? What's your favorite place for eating by the water in summer? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

Even if there's inclement weather and you can't sit outside at any given time, these places are still worth a visit! You can learn more about each on at their respective websites as follows: Go Fish, Louie's, PM Park, and the General Store Pub. Its important to note that some of these places are open seasonally, so be sure to check their websites for open days and hours. Grab some friends or members of your family and plan your next visits!

Looking for more great restaurants in Iowa? Be sure to read our other article: 12 Bucket List Worthy Restaurants To Try In Iowa, One For Each Month Of The Year.

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