Downtown Decorah and beyond - Check out these dining options!
On Thursday evening, June 18, we will have dinner on our own at one of the many restaurants in Decorah. Choices range from delis to wine bars, gourmet to take-out. Check out the dining opportunities throughout the Water Street business district and on Winnebago and Washington Streets (running south from Water St.). Note: Star ratings per Trip Advisor unless otherwise indicated.
The Courtyard & Cellar - 5 stars, (Yelp) High quality draft beers; wines, drinks and snacks - patio setting
Restauration - 4.5 stars (Yelp), the Hotel Winneshiek's own fine restaurant with Chef Tom Skold
Rubaiyat - 4.5 stars, gourmet food, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2013; Chef and owner Andy Bonnet included in the list of Best Chefs of America 2013
La Rana - 4.5 stars, gourmet/wine bistro with Chef Justin Scardina, listed among the Best Chefs of America 2013
Ede's & The Angry Pickle - 4.5 stars, deli plus dinners
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant - 4.5 stars, Mexican, includes outdoor eating, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence - 2014
T-Bocks - 4.2 stars, better than your average sports bar, with local and organic meats and farm fresh produce
Mabe's Pizza - 4 stars, pizza, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2014 (a longtime Decorah institution)
Ruby's Restaurant & Catering - 4 stars, American with a number of Norwegian sides and desserts
Happy Joe's - 4 stars, pizza, buffet
Old Armory BBQ - 4 stars, smoked meats, fish, chicken; vegetarian options, appetizers
And one more, well worth the 10-minute car trip to the outskirts of Decorah!
McCaffrey's Dolce Vita - 4.5 stars, Best Pizza in Iowa according to USA Today Travel - thin crust, wood-fired pizza, Italian, Cajun, Midwest American
