The best restaurants in Dubuque
27 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Mason Dixon Saloon
RestaurantsCraving a game-night hang this week? Mason Dixon Saloon nails the local-meat, in-house-smoked vibe with signature dry-rubbed ribs, legit…
Mason Dixon Saloon
RestaurantsHappy Joe's Pizza - Dubuque - University
RestaurantsHappy Joe's Pizza - Dubuque - University keeps weeknights fun with the original Taco Joe pizza and a lineup of Mexican-style pies, dessert…
Happy Joe's Pizza - Dubuque - University
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsVinny Vanucchi's Little Italy
RestaurantsWhen you want that old neighborhood trattoria vibe without leaving town, Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy brings made-from-scratch family…
Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy
Restaurants7 Hills Tap House
RestaurantsSettle in at 7 Hills Taphouse for fruit-forward brews, experimental IPAs, and a scratch-made menu that nails the classics, pizzas, burgers,…
7 Hills Tap House
RestaurantsIchiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsKeep dinner simple this week with Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, where Dubuque’s go-to spot for authentic Japanese favorites rolls…
Ichiban Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsFalbo Bros Pizzeria
RestaurantsFalbo Bros Pizzeria spins hand-rolled dough, scratch-made sauce, and old-school deck ovens into three glorious styles... crispy thin,…
Falbo Bros Pizzeria
RestaurantsMarco's Italian & American Foods
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1960, Marco's Italian & American Foods turns out from-scratch pasta, house-made meatballs and sausage, and the red-sauce…
Marco's Italian & American Foods
RestaurantsSunshine Family Restaurant
RestaurantsSunshine Family Restaurant is a down-to-earth spot for hearty American comfort plates done fresh, from big breakfasts and strong coffee to…
Sunshine Family Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
RestaurantsWhen this week calls for a proper steak, creamy lobster mac ’n’ cheese, and a nightcap that actually feels like a nightcap, The Vault…
The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
RestaurantsMario's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMario's Italian Restaurant has been serving Dubuque since 1977 with three generations of homemade Italian, from pizza to lasagna, chicken…
Mario's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsKid-friendly pizza chain known for crust choices & Mexican-inspired pies plus oversized sundaes.
Convivium Urban Farmstead
RestaurantsConvivium Urban Farmstead is a nonprofit restaurant and coffee house where grabbing a tasty bite can turn into learning how to grow, cook,…
Convivium Urban Farmstead
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsBrazen Open Kitchen | Bar
RestaurantsBrazen Open Kitchen | Bar serves honest, from-scratch cooking with locally sourced ingredients, an open kitchen buzz, inventive New…
Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar
RestaurantsL.May Eatery
RestaurantsL.May Eatery does creative, market-driven plates with a friendly, upscale-casual vibe that works for pizza-and-beer night or your next…
L.May Eatery
Restaurants7 Hills Brewing Company
RestaurantsCraving fruit-forward brews, experimental IPAs, and upscale pub grub that actually hits, 7 Hills Brewing Company brings it in a rustic…
7 Hills Brewing Company
Restaurants@Papi’s Café
RestaurantsFrom protein-packed empanadas and gluten-free arepas to rich Colombian coffee, fresh juices, and mini donuts that carry on the Habits Mini…
@Papi’s Café
RestaurantsSwagat - Dubuque
RestaurantsSwagat - Dubuque brings a modern, casual vibe with authentic Indian flavors from across India, from tandoori chicken to tikka favorites,…
Swagat - Dubuque
RestaurantsDottie's Cafe
RestaurantsDottie's Cafe keeps it classic with real-deal diner plates that taste like someone actually cooked, not assembled. Think crisp waffles,…
Dottie's Cafe
RestaurantsSportsters Pub-N-Grub
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits for wings in Renee's homemade sauce, a Garbage Basket you probably shouldn't tackle solo, or a Sportsters Special…
Sportsters Pub-N-Grub
RestaurantsShot Tower Inn
RestaurantsShot Tower Inn has been dishing out hot, fresh pies for over 50 years, the kind you share with family, neighbors, and that friend who…
Shot Tower Inn
RestaurantsPapa Ozz
RestaurantsPapa Ozz serves pizzas, gyros, and stacked sandwiches with a home-cooked vibe, perfect when you want real food fast. Backed by Ozzy’s 40…
Papa Ozz
RestaurantsPepper Sprout Midwest Cuisine
RestaurantsSeasonal Midwestern plates, cocktails that make decisions hard, and that cozy brick-walled glow... Pepper Sprout Midwest Cuisine nails the…
Pepper Sprout Midwest Cuisine
RestaurantsCharlotte's Coffee House
RestaurantsCharlotte's Coffee House keeps Dubuque humming with specialty coffee drinks, baked goods, and legit lunch options that don’t feel like a…
Charlotte's Coffee House
RestaurantsFoodies Downtown
RestaurantsFoodies Downtown delivers burgers plus a breakfast lineup that rescues rough mornings... pancakes, omelettes, French toast, and coffee,…
Foodies Downtown
RestaurantsMagoo's Pizza
RestaurantsWatch your thin-crust come to life on the line, then hit a Wood Stone Oven blasting 650+ degrees, so it’s ready in 3 to 5 minutes. Magoo's…
Magoo's Pizza
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