Very nice restaurant in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Good food, nice wine, beer, and cocktail selections. Pleasant atmosphere and excellent service. Overall, we had a very good experience and will come again next time we are in Dubuque.

Published 6 months ago

L.May Eatery excels with fantastic Midwest cuisine and a phenomenal staff. Each dish is a delightful blend of local flavors, perfectly prepared. The welcoming and attentive service makes every visit a memorable experience.

Published a year ago

Excellent birthday date! Our server, Rachel, was wonderful, as was the filet mignon and osso buco! The bruscetta and ceasar salad were perfect starters and the reasonable prices for such great food made it a place we will come back to again and again.

Published 9 months ago

Everything was delicious and they were super accommodating regarding the person in our party who was Gluten free. We enjoyed the chicken Parm, the chicken caprese panini, the figgy panini, and, let me tell you, the creme brulee was to. Die. For. 💀 So delicious. The staff were all very friendly.

Published 9 months ago

We had a lovely meal here celebrating my moms retirement. Started with the bruschetta which was very tasty. I got a Cesar salad with salmon which was just the healthy, delicious option I needed. Best of all they had our favorite beer, Zombie dust, for only $5! We had… several.

Published 10 months ago

Go-to date night spot. Tons of gluten free options (even desserts??) and gluten free croutons on the standard salad, so there's no confusion. Their artichoke spinach dip with gluten free bread is so insanely good, I get it every time. Beautiful cocktails, wine, and beer selections. Homey atmosphere that isn't too fancy, but fancy enough to feel special. A discount if you pay cash! This has been one of my favorite dinner spots for over a decade.

Published 5 months ago

FANTASTIC FOOD, SERVICE, & SMART! We reserved a table for 5 with 2 high chairs. We were greeted with a warm welcome and brought back to a semi-private room that was perfectly fit for our young family. The kids enjoyed the pizza, while the adults enjoyed the bruschetta, Caesar salad, Cajun pasta & pork. So delicious our 9-month old baby savored every bite! Thank you for making a meal with a 5, 2, and 9 month old so enjoyable! ⭐️

Published 6 months ago

Absolutely excellent food. Our server Mary was also ABSOLUTELY excellent. I do not say that lightly.

Everything from our seating time, to our playing time, right into meal recommendations were spot on.

Do NOT Skip desert. Worth every penny. May want to take some for a later night snack afterwards.

Published 2 years ago

Published 3 months ago

Excellent food and our server ( Ivy) was outstanding

Published 4 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Heard good things about this place and the reviews seemed mostly positive. My experience here was decidedly mixed, however. The good things were the service and atmosphere - our server was absolutely top-notch, very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. The space and atmosphere - 10/10. The food, however, was pretty meh. I ordered a house salad (entree size) with shrimp. The shrimp were good but the salad itself was mostly greens, with few of the other ingredients in the bowl (literally - two pieces of cherry tomato and three almond halves in my bowl). The foccacia was bland and too soft for my palate, it seemed more the consistency of cornbread.

I don't live in Dubuque but I do come here 1-2 times a year for travel. I love to shop and eat local, but I don't think I'll return here because the food was so lackluster.

Published 5 months ago

Go-to date night spot. Tons of gluten free options (even desserts??) and gluten free croutons on the standard salad, so there's no confusion. Their artichoke spinach dip with gluten free bread is so insanely good, I get it every time. Beautiful cocktails, wine, and beer selections. Homey atmosphere that isn't too fancy, but fancy enough to feel special. A discount if you pay cash! This has been one of my favorite dinner spots for over a decade.

Published 5 months ago

Published 6 months ago

Most of the dishes were pretty good, especially the pork osso buco. The crème brûlée was served cold - you only need a $10 pastry torch to do it right. My biggest deductions are for the atmosphere (loud music = loud guests who have to talk over it) and the subpar bartender, who ignored me for about 10 minutes and waited on several customers who were there after me. I finally left the bar and took a table instead. The bartender seemed to wander aimlessly and did whatever task was right in front of her instead of prioritizing. She definitely needs remedial training!

Published 6 months ago

Published 6 months ago

Very nice restaurant in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Good food, nice wine, beer, and cocktail selections. Pleasant atmosphere and excellent service. Overall, we had a very good experience and will come again next time we are in Dubuque.

Published 6 months ago

FANTASTIC FOOD, SERVICE, & SMART! We reserved a table for 5 with 2 high chairs. We were greeted with a warm welcome and brought back to a semi-private room that was perfectly fit for our young family. The kids enjoyed the pizza, while the adults enjoyed the bruschetta, Caesar salad, Cajun pasta & pork. So delicious our 9-month old baby savored every bite! Thank you for making a meal with a 5, 2, and 9 month old so enjoyable! ⭐️

Published 6 months ago

Published 7 months ago

(Lifetime Food Service)...we loved our prior experiences at LMay so were excited to go back...Saturday night left us a little deflated. It was a later reservation as table can be loud; but seems like we got what was leftover...Entree Salad was bowl-full of frisee and not much else. (3 overcooked then grilled shrimp added for $10 --totally $22 for alot of greens, maybe 6 cherry tomatoes cut in half. They used up everything in side salads? (Table of 8)...Specials; not so much...seemed like they were trying to stretch what was available in back instead of kitchen telling service what other options there might be. Heard grumbles about how steaks were cooked; but osso buco (& pasta) was good. Sorry, but I'm done letting things slide. I hope you use this critique to glean information and learn from...we will try again. (Eventually)

Published 7 months ago

Published 7 months ago

Fantastic food. Large salad included. Bread was excellent. Our service was excellent. Sorry I forgot her name.

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

Manhattan was amazing! Server was attentive and kind. The space was clean and their GF/V options were very clearly labeled and offered. Such a great spot!

Published 8 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Published 9 months ago

Excellent food and service. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Published 9 months ago

Everything was delicious and they were super accommodating regarding the person in our party who was Gluten free. We enjoyed the chicken Parm, the chicken caprese panini, the figgy panini, and, let me tell you, the creme brulee was to. Die. For. 💀 So delicious. The staff were all very friendly.

Published 9 months ago

We ate here for date night. I'm allergic to gluten, so I glanced at the menu beforehand and noticed they had a lot of options. We had the gf spinach & artichoke dip for an appetizer. It was amazing!! 10/10. Next up we got our house side salad. Again, amazing & 10/10. There was a ton of flavor and it was super fresh. I got the tri tip dinner and my husband (not gf) got the meatloaf. My tri tip was pretty good. The mashed potatoes had a little bit of a spiciness to them that I wasn't expecting. My husband said he wasn't super fond of the meatloaf. The sauce on top was way more ketchup based than we are use to. He the meatloaf itself could use more flavor. Our waitress was amazing and very knowledgeable about gluten free needs. Overall, we were pleased and will be back when visiting again! Definitely visit here if you are gluten free!

Published 9 months ago

A really nice place for a special occasion. We had great service and very good food.

Published 9 months ago

Excellent birthday date! Our server, Rachel, was wonderful, as was the filet mignon and osso buco! The bruscetta and ceasar salad were perfect starters and the reasonable prices for such great food made it a place we will come back to again and again.

Published 9 months ago

This is a great little place with fantastic food and very attentive service. Recommended for a nice date or family get-together. Call for reservations.

Published 9 months ago

We had a lovely meal here celebrating my moms retirement. Started with the bruschetta which was very tasty. I got a Cesar salad with salmon which was just the healthy, delicious option I needed. Best of all they had our favorite beer, Zombie dust, for only $5! We had… several.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

As an out of towner I was thrilled to find a place like this in Dubuque (especially open on Monday night which seems to be a bit rare here). The figgy piggy flatbread was very tasty and the two cocktails I tried were well executed.

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Lavender Honey martini - 5 stars
Brie - app 3 stars (bready with lots of compote and minimal brie)

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Lovely atmosphere, great menu with quality ingredients. My panini and coleslaw were perfect.

Published 10 months ago

I had a great meal/experience at this restaurant. My server, Lauren, was great: she was there when I needed something but otherwise let me eat in peace. The food was exceptional. I would definitely go back to this spot!

Published 10 months ago

We sat outside. Loved the view, not the bugs, but that's not the fault of the restaurant. The food was excellent!

Published 10 months ago

I got the Apple Brie panini. Husband got Figgy Piggy panini and son got Philly Cheesesteak. All were very good. Panini were the right size for lunch. Mimosa was light on the OJ for sure. All in all, quite a few other menu items that looked interesting so worth another trip to Dubuque.

Published 10 months ago

Great little restaurant tucked away in the historic downtown area. Great food and service!

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Pasta was just bland. Beef app and spin dip amazing.

Published a year ago

L.May Eatery excels with fantastic Midwest cuisine and a phenomenal staff. Each dish is a delightful blend of local flavors, perfectly prepared. The welcoming and attentive service makes every visit a memorable experience.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Always the perfect experience

Published a year ago

The Filet here is to die for. My friends and I would hit the place up every week on Wednesdays for dinner and drinks. Also to kick back and enjoy a couple of the signature Old Fashions. Cheers!!

Published a year ago

The best restaurant in Dubuque- we are so happy to have found this place after moving here. High quality ingredients and top notch service. Do yourself a favor and get the affogato and crème brûlée for dessert.. worth going for just that.

Published a year ago

We ate here when we visited from out of town! Our waitress, Lauren, was amazing. Very attentive and helpful. Our food was delicious. It’s a great date night spot!

Published a year ago

Very nice setting for a good meal. The menu is sized right and not overwhelming and all the dishes were just right. The shrimp cappilini and the house meatloaf was very good!

Published a year ago

Phenomenal food and service! Thank you!

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Really enjoyed the servers, atmosphere, and food here. The gentleman who showed us to our table was very friendly. We had the green beans for an appetizer, a salad, and pizza. All very good

Published a year ago

Great drinks and delicious food! They have several dessert choices and after dinner drinks!

Published a year ago

First time visiting L.May for date night. I got the figgy piggy pizza, and it was really good.
And don't miss out on the desserts.

Published a year ago

We visited on a snowy, cold Sunday afternoon for their lunch menu. The owner was the server (love that he opened and worked as so many owners expect staff to show up but don’t themselves). He was friendly, helpful, and the food was 10/10! I can’t wait to visit LMay again.

Ps: if you have a Sunday afternoon free, visit them for their wine tasting event (check Facebook for date) you will not regret it. So fun!

Published a year ago

Raw/ undercooked steak and salmon

Published a year ago

Arguably the best steak I have ever had, cooked perfectly to my order. Amazing service, cozy atmosphere. Will 100% be back.

Published a year ago

We appreciated the quiet intimate table in the front window. Really just lucked out with that. Food was excellent. My partner had the filet, sauce on the side w mashed potatoes and green beans. He said the steak was excellent, and was glad he ordered the sauce in the side, it was a little over powering for such a good piece of meat. I had crab cakes and a side house salad. Both were good. Handmade crab cakes. The red pepper sauce paired well. The house salad come with watermelon radish!! I’m a sucker for watermelon radish. I loved the garlic vinaigrette, partner not so much. We shared the bread, honeycomb, goat cheese, fig platter = excellent. That honey comb?!?! Lots of bread for two people. Our server was nice, attentive without being in our faces. The busers were young kids which took me back to my first job. Lighting and space were good. We enjoyed people watching from the front window.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Consistently excellent. For years, I've been able to come home & come to find an awesome meal here. Always amazing service. Well priced with decent portion sizes. Keep being you, L May.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

We had the pleasure of eating here before a Loras basketball game and it was a fabulous choice. We enjoyed the flatbread pizza and our friends raved about the house salad. The space is updated, clean and provides areas for quiet conversations. Highly recommend!

Published a year ago

L.May Eatery is everything you want in a high end restaurant. We were instantly greeted and sat in a beautiful part of the restaurant. The design of the restaurant was gorgeous and felt upscale but still modest. We ordered cocktails and appetizers. Of note, the honeycomb was beyond expectations and the lavender thyme martini had an amazing mouthfeel with great flavor. I ordered the special which had incredibly cooked shrimp and my partner ordered the seafood fettuccine which were both impeccable. The service and the owners were incredibly kind, generous, and quick to make up for any tiny mistake. L.May is undoubtedly the best place to eat in Dubuque.

Published a year ago

Delicious! Great cozy atmosphere!

Published a year ago

Fresh, real food. I had the butternut squash pasta and soup de jour (carrot ginger). Both were light and had fantastic flavor. We had a large - 14 person group, including kids. Everyone raved about their dishes, all we're hot and served simultaneously. Recommend anytime you're looking for a quality meal in a cozy setting.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Service is good and the food has been great too. A little noisy when it's busy but manageable.

Published a year ago

Great service

Published 2 years ago

Celebrated a birthday Saturday night and wanted something special. Mary, our server is a PRO and made the experience for us. Food was top notch. Mary even brought a birthday surprise dessert that wasn't expected at all. It was SO good!

Published 2 years ago

Taylor was the best server!! She is so polite and professional. Food was amazing!!!

Published 2 years ago

Was disappointed in the food. Pork chops were over cooked and the curry tasted like the ingredients were dumped together after cooking. Prices were high for the quality we got. The location was lovely and the staff was great.

Published 2 years ago

They have no business charging 30 dollars a plate for such subpar food! Truckstop quality food at very inflated prices! Staff was very nice though.

Published 2 years ago

We went here after searching reviews, and I'm so glad we did. What a great restaurant this is! Our food was made to perfection. I highly recommend the honeycomb appetizer....delicious with the goat cheese & fig jam. We shared the salmon cooked with a creamy artichoke sauce (special for evening). Allie was really a great server & very courteous. Definitely will return to L May.

Published 2 years ago

Always love L May! Food is great! Street dining on a beautiful evening, can't be beat!

Published 2 years ago

We went here on a recommendation. It was outstanding. Our server Rachel was wonderful. The honeycomb appetizer is amazing. Everything we ate, we really enjoyed. I would highly recommend L.May.

Published 2 years ago

We stopped here on our way home from a roadtrip. We picked it based on positive reviews. The server was very friendly. My house salad was very good. My nieces pizza was yummy. They do not have ranch dressing. That's almost un-American! Lol.
The big problem was with my main dish order of the Mediterranean pasta. I regretted adding chicken. It arrived & was unappealing based on a lot of dark meat with veins. I picked the dark veiny pieces out. There was no flavor or sauce. The olive oil had no flavor. I never have to add salt & pepper to a dish when I eat out. It was very expensive for what we ordered.
We will not be returning to this restaurant. It was the only bad meal on our trip.
I was disappointed the server didn't report our dissatisfaction to manager or owner. If she did no one stopped at our table to apologize or try to make it right. They did not take anything off the bill or anything.
I really only took a couple bites and then ate a slice of my nieces pizza for dinner.
Don't order the Mediterranean pasta! I was thinking they may have forgotten an ingredient since there was no garlic or any season flavor.

Published 2 years ago

We dined outside on walk. It was beautiful night. Food was spectacular. We shared 3 appetizers and the seafood special, halibut. Tasted fresh out of the water. We also had a couple speciality drinks, lavender martinis and Manhattens. Highly recommend and we will look forward to going back. Our server was excellent also.

Published 2 years ago

My wife and I have been looking for places in Dubuque. This is one we will definitely go back to. We definitely liked the mango margarita.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great service, had reservation showed up 5-10 minutes early seated right away. 4 people 2 adults 2 kids 7&9...kids menu worked out great for both kids and the wife and I had there special for that evening expresso rubbed steak asked for medium rare and got medium rare. Daughter kept saying "an explosion of flavor" and it was. Service was on point never needed to wait for anything...nice place in DT Dubuque for food.

Published 2 years ago

L May Eatery has swiftly climbed to the top of my list of favorite spots in Dubuque. Dining out, for me, transcends the realm of merely enjoying good food; it's equally about fostering delightful conversations. Fortunately, L May offers the best of both worlds.

Starting with the food, I opted for the filet mignon. Its taste and tenderness rival the ones I've had at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouses. A sincere recommendation from my end! However, the highlight of my evening was undoubtedly sitting at the bar. It felt less like being a customer and more like becoming a cherished member of the L May family. Our conversations meandered through various topics - from the intricacies of wine to the joys and tribulations of life, and, notably, to our shared passion for movies.

If you're on the lookout for a dining experience that promises not just exceptional food but also heartwarming conversations, L May should be your go-to. And, to the server with aspirations of gracing the silver screen, I'd like to say: one of my all-time favorite movies is "Stuck in Love." I have a feeling you might resonate with it.

Published 2 years ago

Absolutely amazing in every aspect

Published 2 years ago

L May is so cute and delicious. Came here on a weekend getaway and had the best time. Everything we ate was the best. Highly recommend!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Just tried l may as potential caterer for upcoming event. Bar was slow 15mins for drink s, appetizer was good bruschetta fig honey/goat cheese. Salad needed a bit more dressing, but ok. Wife had pizza ... Excellent, I had seafood special... Nothing special about it. Food took longer than expected. I left uncertain if we would recommend them for catering.

Published 2 years ago

Done in on a Friday night. I called ahead to make sure we could walk in because we were later than planned and it was about 6pm when we arrived. The hostess was friendly and efficient and showed us to a table quickly.

Our server Taylor was great. She had about 6 tables and handled everything well. We asked her if we should try the crab cakes or honey appetizer. She suggested the honey because there was 3 crab cakes. We got a laugh when there was 7 pieces of toast, an odd number, because the odd number of crab cakes was why she suggested the honey for 2. The toast was warm and it was a delicious combination. I added a little salt to cut the sweetness.

Next we ordered the small chicken elote pizza. Red sauce, chicken, corn, red onion, and a cream sauce drizzle sounded interesting. We enjoyed the pizza. I do think the option of a garlic sauce may have made the pizza even better. The thin crust was crisp. A fish of grated parmesan on the side was a move addition.

Tried the Lavender rosemary martini. It was sweet and delicious.

We really enjoyed our evening!

Thank you, Taylor for your great service. We hope to come back with friends in the future.

Published 2 years ago

My wife and I have been customers at LMay for many years and have never been disappointed.

Published 2 years ago

Great food and plenty of gluten free options!

Published 2 years ago

Food is OK, known for pizza, but pizza is pretty average. Not sure it is worth the price.

What really ticked me off was that soda refills are not free. Seriously? I'm spending 100s of dollars but you can't do what McDonalds does for free? To add insult to injury this is not mentioned on the menu and was not mentioned by the server,

I expect this when I'm in Europe but not here in the US.

Published 2 years ago

Great gluten free options. A little pricey. Limited menu. Ok to me. Probably 3.5. Not amazing.

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Published 2 years ago

It was L.MAYZING. Our server was patient and attentive, the food was fantastic, and I cannot recommend their non-alcoholic Lil Madz refresher enough. If you have an appetizer, get the local honeycomb for sure. The ingredients were fresh, the plating was fun and beautiful, and I would absolutely come here again.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Nice spot! Honeycomb and crab cake appetizers were excellent! Hot Honey Hawaiian pizza was disappointing as the toppings were a bit minimalist and it tasted more like a cheese pizza.

Published 2 years ago

Small menu of exquisitely prepared dishes, a full bar, presented desserts and wonderful staff. Ample indoor seating as well as some outdoor seating. A great place for a special meal or just to try something new!

Published 2 years ago

Nice atmosphere. Had the tri tip and it was cooked perfectly. The chimichurri was maybe a little heavy but balanced out well with the potatoes. Personally would have preferred just a touch more salt, but that's 100% a personal preference. Wife had the salmon with saffron cous cous. She enjoyed it. The focaccia bread was a little disappointing...very dry. Almost a cornbread like texture. The dinner portion was just right...the dessert portion was surprisingly large. I'm glad we split it. Had the warm brownie with ice cream and it was great. Would absolutely go back

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Published 2 years ago

very very tasty cuisine, pleasant atmosphere and friendly service

Published 2 years ago

Fantastic food! One of my favorite food spots in the Dubuque area.

Published 2 years ago

Consistently good food. The staff was considerate and worked with our parties dietary restrictions.

Published 2 years ago

Great food and exceptional service. The only complaint I have is when you reserve it sends you a text to confirm the reservation through Yelp which requires you to download the app. I ended up just calling the restaurant instead to confirm but do wish they could use a better booking service.

Published 2 years ago

We had an excellent experience! Sat out on the sidewalk to enjoy the evening. Split the entree with the plating fee and it was a perfect dinner of salad, bread, chimchurri tri-tip steak for us to split. The entree potatoes and veggies were excellent.

Service by Julianna and other staff was really great. We will definitely be back when in Dubuque again.

For the two of us with dinner, desert and a drink plus tip I think we spent around $50. Highly recommend.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Absolutely excellent food. Our server Mary was also ABSOLUTELY excellent. I do not say that lightly.

Everything from our seating time, to our playing time, right into meal recommendations were spot on.

Do NOT Skip desert. Worth every penny. May want to take some for a later night snack afterwards.

Published 2 years ago

Overall fantastic experience with amazing service
Mary was exceptional
Highly recommend when visiting Dubuque

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Outside seating, inside seating, excellent food, excellent service... can't believe www waited till the last day of our stay to go to this gem!! #recommended

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

David and the team at L May always do a great job. It's my second favorite restaurant on Main Street 😉

Published 2 years ago

Ultimately pretty disappointing. Service was wonderful, we loved our server and it seemed like everyone working there was doing an excellent job! But the food was just okay and definitely didn't justify the high prices. This was my second time here and I've had much better meals for half the price.

Published 2 years ago

The food was super amazing, I went on a trip to Dubuque and stopped here for dinner, it was amazing 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩

Published 2 years ago

Great food and very dairy allergy friendly menu. Pleasant and inviting atmosphere, and cannot wait for the nicer weather for their patio to reopen.

Published 2 years ago

Get the meatloaf!!

Published 2 years ago

Amazing food. Our favorite place to enjoy great food

Published 2 years ago

Food pretty basic.

Published 2 years ago

I ordered a salad to be picked up curbside. It was $12 but was no bigger than a side salad with limited ingredients. I was surprised and disappointed because L.May is known as a
fine restaurant that many enjoy.

Published 2 years ago

I was NOT impressed with L. May Eatery in Dubuque. First the crab cakes… or “croquette” (which they weren’t, not sure they even know what a croquette is) were so unbelievably bland I didn’t even eat the quarter sized one I had… Next was a choice of soup, house salad or Caesar salad. Caesar being my fav I order it. The “Caesar” salad is a spinach salad with no Caesar dressing— some kind of oil and herb dressing instead… typical salad veggies… and cheddar (not Parmesan crisps)… ok this wasn’t described on the menu or by the waitress… so idk what they believe a Caesar salad is…. But if there are no ingredients that are in a Caesar salad in the “Caesar” spinach salad you offer… it’s just a spinach salad. Pushed that to the side… and waited for my entree. $25 risotto— carmalized onions and mushroom risotto…. For $10 more you can add shrimp, I did. THREE SHRIMP! THREE! $35!! For a bowl of rice and THREE shrimp! Mind you we waited over an hour to get this— after watching multiple tables getting their entrees who were sat after us…. and honestly we were getting ready to walk out when our food finally came. I complained. I complained about the “Caesar” salad… because it’s not one. I complained that they were charging $3.34 for ONE PIECE OF SHRIMP. This is ridiculous! Even at the seafood counter at the store it’s not $3.34 a PIECE! The manager comped it— but a meal that was going to come out to over $100… which I am find with paying… should not be that overpriced!! Never again. Glad I ate a gas station chicken sandwich— for less than a piece of shrimp at L. May was— or else I would have starved through the concert. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Published 2 years ago

I have eaten here before and had good experiences however, my most recent to celebrate an anniversary has changed my outlook. We started with the steak bite appetizer which was essentially inedible pieces of gristle that we had to spit out. For our entrees, the salmon was dry and the risotto was like mush. My husbands filet mignon was tender but under seasoned. The focaccia was dry. The house salad was probably the best part as well as the drinks which were delicious. We tipped our waiter generously as she was friendly and attentive, however for the price of the food and lack of quality I doubt we will return.

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Published 2 years ago

Amazing dinner and excellent staff

Published 2 years ago

Since it’s inception, L. May HAD been my favorite Dubuque restaurant. However, my last two visits have been nothing short of a sorry disappointment. The salmon cake appetizer was over cooked and drizzled with warm mayonnaise with a hint of lemon juice. The lasagna entree was in the form of a burrito stuffed with liquified cheese. The filling had a nasty texture that in no way resembles lasagna. No longer can I enjoy a glass of German Riesling. “Better” wines are only sold by the bottle, and by-the-glass wines are mostly big-box California wines. The wait staff was excellent and the salad and bread unchanged. That’s not enough for me to want to visit anytime soon.

Published 2 years ago

I’m from Chicago and I come here every chance I can!
Spot on drinks, ambiance, service and THE FOOD is delish! It is December and my strawberries tasted like summer. Quality is 100%. Thank you L Mays! You are doing a great job!

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Published 2 years ago

Best consistently good restaurant in Dubuque. Great menu options, amazing staff, reasonable prices and always fun.

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My first visit here in 2016 I had such a taste for meatloaf that wasn't on the menu so I consoled myself with salmon entree at the time and it was fine. Finally have the opportunity to visit almost six years later! They finally have meatloaf on the menu!! YAY LMAY!!! I order and, to my surprise, it was just OK. Kind of dry and falling apart with this weird siered crust on the outside. Even the mashed potatoes were dry. The only thing that wasn't dry was the accompanying vegetables. Otherwise, the lavender martini was delicious as well as the fresh baked bread.

Published 2 years ago

Great food! I had the cauliflower risotto and the Manhattan and both were delicious!

Published 2 years ago

Cozy place with small menu, gourmet food as delicious as beautiful. Wonderful wines, attentive staff.

Published 2 years ago

Another great place in Dubuque to eat. Great service even though they were busy. Good drinks too!

Published 2 years ago

Stopped by while traveling for business. The home comb with fig & whipped goat cheese appetizer was really light and tasty. The risotto was cooked just right with the caramelized onions flavor throughout the dish. And of course the fillet was amazing, cooked perfectly and buttery soft. Mary our server was great.

Only knock is some of the pricing is a little high, but not outrageous. Overall experience was very good and I would come back if I’m back in town.

P.S. The little boy in the bathroom in creepy as hell!! 😂

Published 2 years ago

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The Polynesian shrimp was very good and my husband had the filet mignon and said it was amazing. Great servers and service. They must have overheard it was my birthday because they brought me a birthday dessert lit with candles. It was a great surprise and very yummy!

Published 2 years ago

New menu was great and the service was fantastic

Published 2 years ago

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Food was amazing. I really liked the radish in the house salad instead of onion. The steaks were amazingly tender. Fast and friendly service.

Published 2 years ago

The service was good and the waitress was very nice. The beer and dessert were good as well. However, I was pretty disappointed with the gluten-free pizza that I had as it was hard and burnt and I found a hair in it.

Published 2 years ago

It's a gem here in Dubuque, Iowa. Small friendly environment with great staff. Everything on the menu is great.

Published 2 years ago

Our server, Chris was wonderful. Honeycomb goat cheese app was SO good. Delicious wine...house made desserts. Will be back!

Published 2 years ago

Great staff and amazing food. Fantastic wine selection

Published 3 years ago

One of the best places to dine in the tri states! Excellent food, classic and original cocktails, and exceptional service. Even at its busiest, the dining room is cozy and welcoming. A gem of a place in downtown Dubuque, family owned and operated. Bring your appetite, desserts and appetizers are a must. Seasonal cocktails and entrees are well chosen.

Published 3 years ago

Great food and awesome service

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Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant, the owners, and staff. Some of the tastiest food I’ve had outside of Chicago. Will definitely be coming back. Would recommend to everyone passing through!

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Great environment to enjoy a meal.

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Great service and food. Crab cakes are awesome.

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Very good service. Friendly staff

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The house salads were good, the wait staff was excellent, but the pork loin was very, very plain. The risotto with corn also needed a bit more spice.

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Wonderful food great service salmon was delicious

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L. May is D.Lightful! Following a tip from other reviews we made our reservation and were graciously welcomed at the door. Our server Kari was superb with a great command of the menu and bubbly cheerfulness in service. My pork shank was outstanding to the last bite. Orchard Pizza with apples!?!? Just eat it! You won't be sorry. Creamsicle Cheesecake was heavenly. Chocolate Mousse was dark, rich, and fudgy - not light - topped with Cinnamon ice cream and nuts. We did not mind the prices because L.May is X.Quisite!

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We had excellent service and the food was very very good.Our first time here.
We would definitely come again.

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We stopped in for drinks and dessert having her dinner elsewhere. We were welcomed to a table near the bar. I had two outstanding old fashioned made w rye and my wife had a refreshing cucumber lime concoction and a sangria, both delicious. We shared their take on a banana cream pie and it’s not often you say this but the crust was better than the pie, which was, in fact, delightful! Server was very sweet and very attentive even though she knew we were only getting drinks and dessert. It was fun watching the very professional bartender work. He apparently sold a lot of those excellent old fashioneds!

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Had high hopes. Bruschetta appetizer was good and what I expected… soup was amazing and both tasted fresh. However, the main course ended up feeling like 4 day old rice: dry and lack of seasoning :( we mentioned it to our server but we got) “Yeah it’s a cake so I suppose it’s a more dry texture”. It was the vegetarian option and we added the shrimp, wishing we had just gone for the filet like everyone raves about. It did look great from what we could see coming out of the kitchen. Not sure if we would come back or not so
I’d give it 2.5 stars with a 50/50% of coming back.

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The best salads ever as a side or entree! Add their salmon for more satisfaction. Nice drink options, pasta and more. A little pricey but worth it for special occasions.

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Visited during a weekend trip to Dubuque. Owner chatted for a minute but server was very friendly. Food was great from the spinach dip appetizer, salmon and steak entrees and one of the many dessert options we had plenty of leftovers. Options to sit in or outside it was a place you could come for a casual dinner or date night.

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Excellent food, excellent service, and excellent space! We thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our meals, from the orchard pizza as an appetizer to our main entrées, to our delectable Créme Brule. Our server answered all my questions about the seafood special and reccomended I get it even though I wasn't quite sure what it was and I am so glad she did. Absolutely delicious! We look forward to our next visit!

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Order a smokeshow and thank me later

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Excellent restaurant in downtown Dubuque great service also

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Stopped here for dinner while on short visit to town. Great food…drinks and helpful, friendly staff. Great place!

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To put things in perspective, I have been recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease. As others can say, finding a good place to eat can be quite challenging to say the least. Using an app (Find Me Gluten Free), L.May Eatery came up with positive reviews and I decided to give them a try for my son's birthday. Almost the entire menu has gluten free options available and the wait staff was VERY informative (as well as informed) about gluten intolerance as well as celiac disease. I was able to eat safely and enjoy a meal with my family on a special occasion which under other circumstances would have left me at home to eat while everyone else went out. This is a definite go to restaurant! It's a little on the pricier side, but the quality overmatches the price by far. Their pizza is amazing! When I asked the waitress about the crust, she said it was specially outsourced from Milwaukee and completely blew my mind at how delicious it was. (It 100% beats cauliflower crust any day of the week.)

5 stars just isn't enough for this establishment. Thank you for an amazing meal and an amazing night out with my family!

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Out of town, but this place hit the mark on many notes. Service was top notch, and the food was even better.

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Our waitress went above and beyond with service. My husband and I specifically decided to dine at L. May Eatery for their Figgy Pizza. As soon as I looked at the menu and saw that it was not on the menu, I was half tempted to walk out the door. Our waitress immediately came over to our table with two cups of ice water and asked us how we were doing. I told her I was sad because their online menu said that they had Figgy Pizza, except it was missing from their actual menu. She apologized and reassured me that their alternative figgy pizza (with apples and whatnot) was also good. Nice save! We decided to give it a try. It was quite good, I must say. I had a Cranberry juice and then we tried the Dark Chocolate Pecan Mousse with dairy free coconut ice cream. Wow, that was the best dessert I'd had in a very very long time. Quite reasonably priced, too! Their desserts were $7-9. Our waitress showed us real life samples of each dessert they offered. We were overall extremely impressed with the service, food, and atmosphere. I'd go back there, for sure! Their blueberry crumble cheesecake looked scrumptious! What all around reasonable prices for such delicious food! 😄

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In our stay we ate here twice. Loved it. Everything was wonderful and well thought out. Most restaurants that have gluten free options never have little breads, croutons, salad dressings, soups and desserts that are gluten free along with the main course.
Quality was loaded with good taste not fillers to qualify as gluten free. Just real food.
The shining star for me was wonderful desserts. We were shown a plate of desserts from which to choose. All but one was gluten free. Never have been a restaurant that offers gluten free desserts. It was difficult to just limit to one dessert per meal but we did. Both times desserts were full of flavor and excellent quality.

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Several years ago while on a trip we had stopped here and passing through Dubuque again we made sure to reserve a table for dinner today.

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Food was excellent and EJ and his staff was were wonderful as usual.

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Good service, terrible pizza!!

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Fabulous!! What a very nice surprise:) i highly recommend it🥂

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The food was so good I forgot to take pictures. Smoked salmon cheesecake was a good appetizer. I had the stuffed squash and the wife had crabby shrimp. Both plates were excellent. Definitely a must to eat even of you are an hour away. Also, if you can get the grilled shrimp on the side - YOU HAVE TO! It is life changing. Some good vegetarian options as well.

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One of the best dinning experiences I have ever had.

Our server Rachel was absolutely amazing. Food was great and presentation was beautiful.

They have COVID measures. Tables were well apart and staff wore masks. We felt comfortable dinning as a result.

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WhT a wonderfully night out.

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Walked in and was given a table despite not having a reservation. Was told we would only have an hour before we would be asked to leave. My wife and I accepted. The appetizers and pizza were great, and the drink selection featured some surprising depth. Great atmosphere and definitely a place worthy of a dress up date night. Will be returning again in the near future.

Only hiccup came in the wait time, which saw a near 30-45 minute wait for our food, but this was during a particularly busy night and again we did not have reservations yet were served regardless, so this point was easily overlooked for the food and courtesy.

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Excellent service and cozy atmosphere! I ordered the salmon and it was probably the best I’ve ever tasted! They were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions so I could indulge in dessert that was gluten and dairy free! Highly recommend!!

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Un des meilleurs restaurant de la ville.
Super service.

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A great spot for a fine dining experience in Dubuque.

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Great Manhattan’s! Dinner and service were worth many repeat visits!

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Not too shabby.

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A Great dinning experience

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