20 Waterfront Bars & Restaurants to Check Out This Summer in Iowa [GALLERY]

Iowa is not a state known for its bodies of water, but that doesn't mean we don't have any! There quite a few rivers and lakes that offer beautiful views during the summer months, and we've put together 20 bars and restaurants located on those rivers and lakes here in the Hawkeye State. Check out some of Iowa's popular waterfront restaurants:

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• River Ridge Brewing
  • 303 S Riverview, Bellevue
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (176 reviews)

• Bill's Boat Landing
  • 101 S Front St, Clayton
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (272 reviews)

• Dockside Bar & Grill
  • 22500 Golf Lake Rd, Dubuque
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (161 reviews)

• Candlelight Inn
  • 511 Riverview Dr, Clinton
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (1,884 reviews)

• Okoboji Store Bar & Kitchen
  • 1404 US-71, Okoboji
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (1,531 reviews)

• Bobbers Grill
  • 1850 Scales Bend Rd NE, North Liberty
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (667 reviews)

• Sag Wagon
  • 827 Shaver Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (574 reviews)

• Denali's on the River
  • 1749 Golf Course Blvd, Independence
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (498 reviews)

• Catfish Charlies
  • 1630 E 16th St, Dubuque
  • 4.3-star rating on Google (1,935 reviews)

• The Barefoot Bar at Okoboji
  • 24457 178th St, Okoboji
  • 4.3-star rating on Google (1,803 reviews)

• Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill
  • 411 River Dr, Princeton
  • 4.3-star rating on Google (929 reviews)

• Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill
  • 1201 Shiras Ave Ext, Dubuque
  • 4.3-star rating on Google (845 reviews)

• Waterfront Grille & Event Center
  • 610 Linden Dr, Arnolds Park
  • 4.3-star rating on Google (677 reviews)

• PM Park
  • 15297 Raney Dr, Clear Lake
  • 4.3-star rating on Google (395 reviews)

• Louie's Lakeside Bistro & BBQ
  • 21646 Marina Place, Moravia
  • 4.3-star rating on Google (222 reviews)

• The Soggy Frog Marina Bar
  • 6170 NW Polk City Dr, Polk City
  • 4.2-star rating on Google (63 reviews)

• Off Shore Bar & Grill
  • 4115 N Riverview, Bellevue
  • 4.1-star rating on Google (649 reviews)

• Lakeside Landing Kitchen + Bar
  • 1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake
  • 4.1-star rating on Google (501 reviews)

• Bracco Okoboji
  • 317 240th Ave, Arnolds Park
  • 4-star rating on Google (538 reviews)

• Turnwater Bar & Grill
  • 318 Riverview Dr, Fort Madison
  • 4-star rating on Google (149 reviews)

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