Dining & Drinks
73 places in Dubuque
Dining & Drinks
Pepper Sprout
An upscale bistro on Main Street specializing in creative Midwestern cuisine with bold flavors and locally sourced ingredients. Pepper Sprout is widely considered one of Dubuque's finest dining destinations, offering an intimate setting and an ever-evolving seasonal menu.
Dining & Drinks
Stone Cliff Winery
Nestled inside Dubuque's beautifully restored 1898 Star Brewery building right on the Mississippi River, Stone Cliff Winery produces award-winning Iowa wines with a view that can't be beat. The tasting room overlooks the river and the historic Ice Harbor, making it a perfect stop before or after visiting the River Museum just steps away. With more than 30 varieties from bold dry reds to sweet fruit wines — plus flatbread pizzas and paninis — there's something for every palate. The setting alone is worth the visit.
Dining & Drinks
Backpocket Brewing & Beercade
Backpocket Brewing's Dubuque taproom combines craft beer with retro arcade fun in a 10,000-square-foot space in the Millwork District. Guests can enjoy a rotating selection of Backpocket's Iowa-brewed beers while playing over 40 classic and modern arcade games.
Dining & Drinks
Jubeck New World Brewing
Dubuque's original nano-brewery, Jubeck New World Brewing has been community-supported since it opened in 2014 with a custom-built 50-gallon brewing system. All beers are brewed on site with a rotating selection of six or more taps in a cozy neighborhood taproom setting.
Dining & Drinks
7 Hills Brewing Co.
A popular local craft brewery and restaurant in Dubuque's vibrant Washington Street corridor, 7 Hills serves creative beers alongside a full menu of shareable appetizers, burgers, and inventive mac and cheese combinations. The spacious taproom hosts live music and community events throughout the year.
Dining & Drinks
Dimensional Brewing Company
A seven-barrel craft brewery located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Dimensional Brewing focuses on innovative small-batch beers with a rotating tap list. The taproom features a welcoming atmosphere ideal for beer enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Dining & Drinks
Woodfire Dubuque
Upscale wood-fired dining with handmade pasta, artisan pizzas, and an extensive wine list.
Dining & Drinks
Monks Kaffee Pub
A cozy European-inspired cafe and pub with craft beers, wines, coffee, and board games.
Dining & Drinks
Smokestack
The premier live music venue in Dubuque with craft cocktails and national touring acts.
Dining & Drinks
Convivium Urban Farmstead
A beloved community food hub with a cafe, farm-to-table events, and cooking classes.
Dining & Drinks
Shot Tower Inn
Shot Tower Inn has been a Dubuque dining institution since 1969, serving gourmet deep dish pizzas made from 100% fresh ingredients alongside its famous Italian meatball grinders and fried chicken. Located in the heart of downtown at 4th and Locust — directly across from the Five Flags Event Center — it's a go-to spot before or after events. The restaurant takes its name from its proximity to the historic Dubuque Shot Tower, one of the last remaining shot towers in the United States.