The Gardens - Arnolds Park

Seated ourselves outside on a half empty patio. Waited 20 minutes and watched newer patrons receive drinks and even food before we were able to find anyone to take drink orders. 30 minutes and we still don't even have waters. The appetizers we finally got were okay, still don't have a drink though. They aren't busy enough on a Thursday afternoon to be this absolutely horrible with service.

This is a very busy lakefront restaurant. The patio seating outside was full, so we choose a table inside. It’s very loud. Service was ok. We had to go get someone to help us a couple of times, but it is summer and every place is busy in Okoboji on a weekend. You expect a lakefront bar to be hopping so you give some grace. The prices are pretty good. The specialty drinks come in funny-themed take home plastic glasses. The food is bar food: burgers, salads, wraps, wings, and pizzas. Everyone enjoyed their food. There was live music on the patio. Kid-friendliness: Lots of kids. Bathing suits and flip flops. Very casual. Parking: Unless you go early on a weekend, parking will be tight as it’s located in the Emporium along with other businesses.

I absolutely loved shopping in this entire area. There were some amazing deals on Labor Day. I dined in for lunch and the service was excellent. The price per person was between $20-30. The food, service, and atmosphere all received a perfect score of 5. I highly recommend trying the Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings and Fish Tacos.

This is a fantastic spot for watching boats, grabbing a few drinks, and taking in the beautiful views. Thank you! Type of cuisine: Other. Average price per person: $30-50. Excellent service and atmosphere, both rated 5 stars.

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant for lunch. The food was top-notch, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect. I highly recommend this place for a delicious meal.