The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji

4.3 (220)

$31 to $50

American

610 Linden Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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2 people

17 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Waterfront Grille is a family-friendly restaurant on the shores of Lake Okoboji with indoor/outdoor seating boasting stunning lake views. Just steps away from Bridges Bay Resort, Waterfront Grille offers steak, seafood, pasta, pizza, burgers, entrée salads, appetizers, kids menu, and a full bar with all your favorite drinks and cocktails! Many gluten-free options available as well. We look forward to serving you!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(712) 220-3200
Website
http://waterfrontokoboji.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
www.WaterfrontOkoboji.com/catering
Private party facilities
Private Dining Rooms from 16 people to 400 people.

Location
610 Linden Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
Area
Lake Okoboji
Cross Street
Linden and 240th
Parking details
Lots of Boat and Car parking available
Entertainment
Live Music and Entertainment.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 220 people are saying

The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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Iowa
Hot spot
Iowa
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Waterfront Grille in Okoboji offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "fabulous service." Guests rave about the "spectacular view of East Lake," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Friendly staff and a warm atmosphere enhance each visit, ensuring a memorable time for all.

220 Reviews

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Sandi VIP
Hawaii34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our family dined here for an early lunch on a Sunday. There were 6 adults and a toddler. We had reservations. It took a few minutes before anyone came to the hostess counter to seat us and there seemed to be no one around, but they had only been open a few minutes. After we were seated the service was great. They brought a booster seat immediately and were very attentive. We had salads, a couple burgers and a couple flatbreads and the food was all very tasty. Very happy with our experience!
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Stef VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
1.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The peach chicken is awful. Canned peaches. Gross.
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Nancy
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have vacationed in Okoboji for years and this is the first time we've eaten at the Waterfront Grille. I don't know why we waited so long! Our server Max was great, very attentive and friendly. They were able to accommodate our group of 13 easily on the patio with a great view of the lake. We'll be returning every year!
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Tish
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tianna was our waitress. She talked, asked, & served in all the right ways!
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Shayla
Iowa1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. The food and drinks were delicious and the staff was friendly.
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edward
Nebraska23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are from out of town, but we come here every year to celebrate my birthday. It is always a pleasant experience! The food is excellent, the staff appear to be well-trained and very helpful, and the view of East Lake is spectacular!! The price is very competitive, and it's a nice touch to be given a complimentary birthday dessert. It was an all around great experience!!
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Arlyn
South Dakota1 review
2.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our server was not good. We use the table next to use to stack dirty dishes. Manage had clear our after Main course and bring our drinks.
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Kyle
South Dakota1 review
3.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Mothers Day brunch unfortunately fell short of expectations—especially given the $50/person price tag. The food was underwhelming across the board: lukewarm eggs, bland pastries, and nothing particularly memorable or unique. It’s disappointing, as past holiday brunches here used to feel special, with better quality and variety. This time, it felt more like a standard buffet than a premium experience. For the cost, I expected more attention to detail and flavor. Not sure I’d return for a holiday meal again.
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Suzi
Iowa1 review
2.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Always have good food, the service just didn't hit the mark this time.
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Anita
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience! Can’t beat the food and drinks! Service was fabulous!
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The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji is rated 4.3 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Jun 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

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610 Linden Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Linden and 240th
Area
Lake Okoboji
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Lots of Boat and Car parking available
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Music and Entertainment.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://waterfrontokoboji.com/
Phone number
(712) 220-3200
Catering
www.WaterfrontOkoboji.com/catering
Private party facilities
Private Dining Rooms from 16 people to 400 people.

The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji

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