Johnson’s Restaurant and Reception Hal1 916 High St. Elkader 563-245-2709
 Clayton County residents agree, when you think of good food and dining in Elkader you think of Johnson’s and the excellent buffet style and off the menu dining opportunity at Johnson’s Restaurant. Johnson's Restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm with a full menu (including breakfast) all day. Call to make reservations for private lunches and dinner meetings for 15 to 60 people.
   The Restaurant menu includes a variety of sandwiches, burgers, dinners and HOMEMADE PIE! Our 40 item salad bar features an array of homemade salads. We offer a lunch buffet seven days a week from 10:30 am until 2:00 pm. Stop in to enjoy our great food, relish our family atmosphere and to cool off with our tasty ice cream! READ FULL STORY

Doug’s Steakhouse 7 Schiller St. Guttenburg, IA 563-252-3301
Famous for their steaks, this snazzy boating themed menu is complete with great appetizers, baskets, six burger choices and fifteen sandwiches. The kid’s menu is very child friendly and the menu provides a very appealing and affordable senior citizens menu. Along the Mississippi River.

The Irish Shanti, Gunder Iowa 563-864-9289
 Gunder is a little town of 36, and in attempt to get Gunder its place in history the Gunderburger was created. Throughout the last three decades the one pound Gunderburger has done just that for the tiny berg. By merely mentioning you are “heading to Gunder” you have explained your plans to conquer the vicinities, tastiest, giant sandwich or at least dine in the confines of the home of the Gunderburger, where people come from all over the world to get their part of the 500 pounds of ground beef fixed in this restaurant each week. Known for home styled cooking.

Thoma’s Dairy Bar Garnavillo, IA
563-964-2212
One thing at Thoma’s that has been the same since they opened, in 1948, is the way they serve their milkshakes and malts. They use hand-dipped ice cream and offer ten varieties of milkshakes and malts with chocolate, butterscotch and raspberry as area favorites. Customer favorites also include the daily lunch specials and the homemade American fries. Read Full Story

JR’s Bar and Grill 105 S Main Farmersburg
563-536-2294
JR’s Barand Grill is the place for a great daily lunch specials and an excellent burger. Owned by the Rose family since 1988 this business has deep area roots. The ornate back bar visibly dated 1888 creates an historic environment to enjoy. This establishment, with its original tile floor dates back to the late 1800’s is a place to check out. Owner, Jody Rose prepares homemade lunch specials every week day. It is always worth stopping to see what he has for lunch and JR’s is the site for a really great burger.
JR’s is also the area’s hot spot for live entertainment.

Osterdock Store Restaurant and Bar Osterdock
 3559 Kiln Rd 563-252-3608
Owned by the warm and friendly Elaine Biermann this place is famous for their Thursday Night Taco Night and Summer Months Whole Hog Roasts. Almost everybody has stopped into the Osterdock Store on Thursday for Taco Night! Open everyday at 10 AM a full menu is always available. A spacious dining area great for family dining. Breakfast, lunch or dinner visitors always count on good home cooked meals and homemade pie for dessert.
Friday and Saturday Features are Ribeyes, Alaskan Walleye and Cod. The Osterdock Store is also the home of the Sounds of Nashville. Wedneday Night is Oven Baked Chicken Night. Closed on Tuesdays

Breitbach’s Country Dining, 563 Balltown Rd. Balltown, IA 563-552-2220
Iowa’s Oldest Bar and Restaurant since 1852

Open for Breakfast every day at 8 during the summer months open 7 days a week. Closed Monday’s Nov-April

As you walk into Breitbach’s it’s as if you stepped back in time. Lovely Quilts hang on the wall, while country crafts and everyday items of yesteryear are displayed many of which are for sale. The full menu offers from scratch goodness and the catch permits you can enjoy fresh fish. This very German feeling restaurant is situated on the Great River Road. The scenic overlook next to the restaurant is said by many to be one of the most gorgeous views of the Mississippi River Valley. During the warm months walk outside, to the picnic/beer garden and enjoy a piece of phenomenal, homemade pie prepared fresh every morning.

Clayton LiteHouse 100 North Front St. Clayton IA
563-964-2103 ~ Seasonal Hours
For those who like to be able to count on things the LiteHouse is you’re answer. Consistency has been the simple answer to success. The LiteHouse menu is solid as a rock. Known for their mastery of their nightly specials, customers arrive from up and down the river between Memorial Day and Labor Day for the featured nightly special which rarelychange: Monday-Cooks Choice, Tuesday-Ham Steak, Wednesday-Fiddler Catfish, Thursday-BBQ Pork Loin, Friday-Alaskan Walleye, Saturday-Prime Rib and Sunday-Chicken Dinner.

Maggie’s Diner 28534 Hwy 18
McGregor, IA 563-8732935

At first glance you might think Maggie’s is your typical truck stop. This idea quickly vanishes as customers enter this immaculate dining room. Maggie’s Diner is one of Clayton County’s best kept secret. Visitors also instantly know Heidi Dickman keeps a very clean kitchen as it is full view of the dining room. Here you will be served REAL Homemade food. Soups are made from scratch each day and I would not miss the homemade pie. Open seven days a week. Don’t miss the daily lunch specials, the Friday Fish Fry or the 1st Sunday of the month Brunch Buffet.  Check out their full menu. I haven’t even mentioned the fantastic view out the large back window.

The Detour, In Petersburg @
3001 160th St. Petersburg, IA 563-875-7632
“Good Food ~Cold Beer~Hot Staff”
There is no question, Wes Uldrich, has opened up a place of which, he is truly proud and very enthusiastic about. The Detour located in St. Petersburg, IA often features live music. Noon Buffets are available Monday thru Friday 11-1.
In addition, people drive from all over for Thursday night tacos. Friday night they offer either Broasted Chicken or Catfish and Baby Shrimp or BBQ Ribs. The second Sunday of every month the serve breakfast. Full Menu click here  Carry Outs too!

Luana Tavern 301 Main St.
563-539-4380
Home of Todd’s Tenderloin
The Luana is a comfortable place to stop in for a cold drink, quick lunch or a weekend night out. You can count on the Luana Tap to have Friday and Saturday Night Specials every weekend. Friday Night features are:
Hand Battered Cod $8.75 all you can eat $8.75 Jumbo Breaded Shrimp $9.50
Saturday Night: Broasted Chicken 4pc $8.75 2pc $7.75 Ribeye $12.50 and TODD’S Hand Breaded Catfish $9.00 All specials include salad bar, Texas Toast and choice of potato.
Todds Tenderloins are always on the menu and are served grilled on Texas Toast and come either BBQ Mesquite Style or for something really different Apple Cinnamon.

Harbor House 626 North 1st Harpers Ferry, IA 563-586-2586
This full service supper club is located in scenic Harpers Ferry. A perfect view of the river. Check them out for lunch or dinner. Each day features a Chef’s Choice Noon Special. Summer and Fall feature Prime Rib Saturday Nights and during the Winter months try the delicious 9 oz Sirloin. Boaters, Anglers and Ice Fishing Fanatics the Harbor House is great spot to stop for a drink and hearty meal after a day on the river. Check out their affordable but extensive menu.

Boike’s Trailside Inn 152 s. Main St. Fayette, IA 563-425-3672

Monday 6am -2pm, Tuesday 6am-9pm Sun 7am-2p

Dave and Deb Boike opened Boike’s Trailside Inn in September of 1998 but began the in the restaurant business in 1993. They have plenty of experience to run an excellent food business. They believe in old fashioned values and treat their guests the same way. When you walk through the door, the Boike’s want you to feel at home enjoying delicious home cooked food, pastries and specialty desserts. Famous for the largest salad bar in Northeast Iowa. All salads are made in house and from their own recipes. Everyone says you have to try their Better than Broasted Chicken, Alaskan Walleye, Hand Breaded Prok Tenderloin and Dave’s Famous Hicory Smoked Ribs. See Menu Here

Boikes are also well know caterers and cake decorators. Give them a call for you next party.

Latino’s located in McGregor’s former Alexander Hotel
A brand new business in downtown McGregor this is the new spot for awesome Peruvian influenced Latin food. Check out Luis’s homemade salsa. Open for breakfast, lunch and supper seven days a week from 8 am until the last customer leaves. These guys are worth checking out. A very charming atmosphere, Latino music delights your ears and gets you in the mood for great food, great margaritas or Mexican beer. The salsa is very fresh! Click here for $2 Margarita offer