Copper Kettle, Dubuque IA

Walked in but brushed off by staff before we were even seated. Thinking they cater to locals and not so much to tourists

Meatloaf was generous, bacon wrapped lean meat is beautifully flavored with herbs and smoke, not sauce. Vegetables are perfect, accent.

The loaded bloody Mary is *chef's kiss*. Great scotch egg and generally well rounded menu.

I DON'T recommend this place at all! The Nachos are dry & measely! Unfriendly manager Kara. I agree with another reviewer that the food was garbage! Probably the worst meal I've ever had. Just choked it down! Scared to order anything else for fear of being yelled at by the bartender/ manager!
We couldn't figure out if the place was supposed to be fine dining or a biker bar? The prices were definitely fine dining! Too Dang high Very Disappointed!

I will not be back, way OVER PRICED. $22.00 for Mac & Cheese, with pulled pork. I didn't think I needed to price check. SHAME ON ME

This is a little gem snuck in a residential neighborhood. Steeetside parki g and if tou cant find a spot, then there is a wait.
While you wait fkr a table or booth, slide up to the bar fkr an extensive line of rare adult beverages. Once your table is ready, sit back, enjoy it and soak in the aira. Rustic atmosphere, indie vibe.
Excellent menu for adults. Not a mind numbing selection but each plate is expertly made. Quality + food!
Have enjoyed this hidden hideout for years. Now it's your turn.

Great food - we loved the fish tacos, fish sandwich special, cheese curds! The waitstaff was super friendly.

Just amazing. Food was delicious, drinks were fantastic. 10/10 recommend. It's a little pricey but well worth it.

The prices don't match the venue nor the food quality.
Other people seem to like it though, and the burgers looked good. Tacos were on special and were no different than a taco bell taco (with better meat).
I may give it another try and go for a burger this time, but round one was disappointing.

We stopped by for a light meal and cocktails. I had the Greek salad and my husband had the loaded potato soup. My salad was sooo good! The fried feta was delicious! My husband loved his soup, it was more of a bisque though but delicious! Our cocktails were outstanding! We had great service! Highly recommend!

This was a great restaurant. Local dive with great food. Cheese curds are amazing and the dishes are prepared with an elegance of a professional chef.

Great place! This place is our local go-to place whenever we have an itch to go out or have family/friends visiting

The wait staff was unfriendly and so was the bartender. Both acted as if I was and imposition upon their time. I ordered the fish baked. It tasted dry and as if it was in a freezer for a couple of years. If you like fancy chic dinnerware then they get an A for that. That being said, their fancy dinnerware did not allow for much room for food on the plate. I didn't think I was going to a French restaurant, where I had two bites of everything served as " meal ".
The side dishes were poor at best!
To recap the food was garbage, the service was garbage and the employees acted as if they were Royalty to be honored and revered instead of there to serve you and take care of your needs.

Excellent food! Unique options, very new and innovative. I loved the environment, the vibes were excellent, and the service was great!

If I there was a sixth star, I’d definitely smash it. My service was amazing from everyone! The bartender, Kenzie, made me feel like I was at home. Not only can she pour amazing drinks, she is well educated in the local area and recommend a ton of fun things to do. If you see Kenzie at the kettle, you’re in a for great night with great conversation.

Excellent food. We stopped here while passing through town. Wings special for an appetizer and very nice salad entrees. Local beer.

We stopped in for lunch based on the good reviews. Sadly we did not get a chance to try the food, which still sounds good. The restaurant was pretty full and we had a party of 6. The bartender/waitress (?) asked how many people we had. We replied 6. There was one suitable table. My husband asked if it was free. Waitress responded "Do you have a reservation? " My husband: "No, we do not. " Waitress: We'll then you can't have it, "
Ok, no problem. We then stood there for a full minute and she completely ignored us. No one else acknowledged or approached us.
So, we left. The dismissive attitude was completely unwarranted. Unfortunate experience.

I’ve always loved this place. I went here many times before moving to Dubuque. The ahi tuna bowl is my favorite and is what i usually order. However, i ordered the broasted chicken yesterday and somehow this ruined every good experience i had at this place. I upgraded to all white meat for a charge that they offer on the menu. Two breasts and two wings came out on my plate and it was kind of burnt on some parts. I just told the waitress that i ordered all white meat and didn’t understand why i was given wings. I made sure i was very kind while saying all this, i do not like confrontation. The waitress was nice about it and left. She brought out the manager who then was super rude to me and then my father. Explaining in a very condescending way that wings are actually considered a white meat. Which is all fine, and i even said and apologized for my mistake. I don’t agree that wings would be conferred a white meat, but like i said, I’m not confrontational. My father responded saying thank you for educating us and then she left after rolling her eyes. She then proceeded to sit at the bar (which was right next to our table) and bad mouthed us to the customers at the bar and the bartender. So i spent the last 20 minutes there being pathetic and crying and not being able to eat after this whole experience. I probably won’t ever go back because of it. I’ve never had such a horrible experience in my life at a restaurant.