Where to take visiting family in Dubuque

Food & Drink

Roses & Berries Cafe

Food & Drink

Devour Café

Food & Drink

Monks

Hip coffee shop featuring java & tap brews amid brick walled rooms, couches & eclectic art displays.

Lower Main

Pepper Sprout Midwest Cuisine

Upscale bistro showcasing creative American fare & drinks in warm, brick-walled surroundings.

Port of Dubuque

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Cafe, aquarium, boatyard, cinema & exhibits exploring life in & around America's riverways.

Nightlife

Catfish Charlie's

Laid-back seafood spot with Mississippi River views & live music on the patio in the summer.

Arts & Culture

Julien Dubuque Monument

Turret-like monument honoring the city's founder with striking river & city panoramas.

Food & Drink

Timmerman's Supper Club

Old-school American restaurant serving classic entrees & cocktails in a scenic bluffside setting.

Nightlife

Copper Kettle

Easygoing, lively bar & grill offering elevated pub fare & craft beers, plus TVs for sports fans.

Historic Old Main

Jitterz Coffee & Cafe

Coffee shop serving breakfast & panini in a space filled with works by regional artists.

Millwork District

Charlotte's Coffee House

Millwork District

Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar

Stylish eatery with an exposed-brick interior serving elevated New American fare & craft cocktails.

Food & Drink

Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill

Vibrant hangout featuring pub fare, multiple bars & a deck with water views, plus live music.

Historic Old Main

L.May Eatery

Creative, market-driven plates served in upscale-casual environs with cocktails, wine or craft beer.

Lower Main

The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

Lower Main

Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy

Rustic Southern Italian eatery with an old-world vibe, full bar & family-style meals on Sunday.

Food & Drink

Convivium Urban Farmstead

Lower Main

Caroline's Restaurant

American cuisine served all day in a stylish, simply appointed dining room inside Hotel Julien.

Millwork District

7 Hills Brewing Company

House-brewed beers & clever pub grub offered in a converted warehouse with a large u-shaped bar.

Port of Dubuque

Stone Cliff Winery

Set in a historic beer brewery, this winemaker offers a tasting room, lunch & live music.

Nightlife

Darkbird Taphouse

Nightlife

Dog House Lounge

Downtown

Five Flags Center

A 1910 theater now houses the local symphony & theater company along with hosting sports & events.

Lower Main

Shot Tower Inn

This longtime pub with simple, old-school decor draws lively locals for pizza, beer & grinders.