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These 8 Restaurants In Iowa Have Jaw-Dropping Views While You Eat

Discover eight Iowa restaurants offering stunning views and delicious food.

Published Aug 29, 2015

Written by 

Michaela Kendall

There's nothing quite like sitting out on the patio on a pleasant summer evening, enjoying some good food and good friends while you watch the sun set over the water. You can find that little slice of heaven right here in Iowa. Here are eight amazing restaurants that will provide you with a jaw-dropping view, as well as some mouth-watering food, right here at home!

8. Bev's On The River, Sioux City

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7. Louie's Lakeside Bistro & BBQ, Moravia

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Louie's Lakeside Bistro & BBQ/Facebook

6. The Iowa River Power Restaurant, Iowa City

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The Iowa River Power Restaurant/Facebook

5. Offshore Bar and Grill, Bellevue

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Offshore Bar and Grill/Facebook

4. The Port on Lake Panorama, Yale

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The Port on Lake Panoram/Facebook

3. The View Restaurant and Bar, Dubuque

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The View Restaurant and Bar/Facebook

2. Maxwell's Beach Cafe, Okoboji

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Maxwell's Beach Cafe/Facebook

1. The Barefoot Bar, Okoboji

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The Barefoot Bar at Okoboji/Facebook

What are some of your favorite restaurants with a view here in Iowa? We'd love to hear about them!

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