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Waterfront Burger - The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji, Arnolds Park, IA

The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji

4.3 (214)
$31 to $50
American
610 Linden Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 214 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Child-friendly

  • Iowa

    Hot spot

  • Iowa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Iowa

    Great for scenic views

  • Iowa

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waterfront Grille in Okoboji offers an inviting atmosphere with "great food and excellent service." Guests frequently commend the attentive staff, especially Isaiah and Mary, and enjoy dishes like the walleye and baby wedge salad. While some special experiences fell short, overall dining is "very nice" with "fun friendly staff."
214 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Bruce VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona141 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our lunch; the service was great! Sadly they advertised a Saturday lunch special that is no longer available. Hmmm 🤔

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  6. Will

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for prom and had a great time the food was great and so was the service

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Key West5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with fast, attentive service.

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  8. Rex

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor value for our tastes. Only went there as was given a gift certificate of $75, and still left $37 to boot - for 2 of us, including 18% gratuity. Service was good, and you are filled up if you like a pound of mashed potatoes in the entre! No bread served unless you get soup. Alternate choice of salad did have plentiful, large croutons that are crunchy, but not hard like common ones are. Ambience is definitely not up to the price paid. Nothing against young families (we were one once), but really?!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Key West5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Isaiah was outstanding. Food was excellent.

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  10. Kari

    Iowa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good. Scallops under cooked twice, but overall great meal.

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The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji is rated 4.3 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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
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