Both A Scenic Waterfall And A Restaurant, Iowa’s Bluff Lake Catfish Farm Is An Underrated Day Trip Destination

Does a gorgeous view make food taste a little better? Find out for yourself with a trip to Bluff Lake Catfish Farm. The farm is a restaurant that's located in a beautiful Iowa River Valley between two lakes, a 50-foot waterfall, and the Maquoketa River. And the food? let's just say there's a lot to love here.

Get in your car and start heading to Bluff Lake Catfish Farm. Here's what you'll find when you arrive.

Enjoy the scenic drive to the restaurant. It's located in Maquoketa, an easy drive from places in eastern Iowa. It's about a 30-mile drive from Dubuque and it's about 40 miles north of Davenport.

When you arrive at the farm and pull into the parking lot, you'll see that it's a very popular place. You'll soon find out why.

The restaurant is located right on a picturesque lake. On nice days you can dine outside and soak up the sun and the incredible view.

A 50-foot waterfall adds some drama to the little lake. But as beautiful as this location is, you'll find a lot more than great scenery here.

The restaurant specializes in all-you-can-eat featured meals that are incredible. Friday Night features shrimp and fillet catfish, Saturday night features haddock and Sunday features shrimp and chicken. Be sure to arrive hungry!

After you've had your fill, you can make sure the fish get something to eat!

The restaurant is a great weekend destination - it's only open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Consider ordering the nightly special - it's a great value, delicious and you'll likely get your food very quickly. Hungry for other interesting restaurants? Here are some other Iowa locations that you should put on your bucket list.