The Drake
106 Washington St, Burlington, IA, 52601
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Address :
106 Washington St
Burlington, IA, 52601 - Phone (319) 754-1036
- Website https://www.thedrakerestaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Wayne M.
The 4 of us had a nice experience but the other couple has had inconsistent experiences. My biggest pet peeve is table clearing-most places are trying to turn the table asap so they bring your food without clearing the salad dishes, as was fine here. When we left our empty dishes were still on the table-that sucks too. Salad is quite unremarkable. All of our meals were very good and our waitress was nice. She was our cocktail waitresses outside in the bar area too-odd. Excellent view of the river outside and they had a live band that played good (or is it well?). Not many choices in Burlington so this was a good night out.
(4)Dave L.
They have so much going for them but the steaks are just not there. Although the do a really good job on plateing and presentation.
(3)Katie M.
The restaurant is big, lively, and in a great location. The service is very good and everyone is quite friendly. So why the meh review? Bad food. Really bad food. Between our party of 4, we got the BBQ shrimp, elk steak, strip steak, and lobster wrap. All of the sauces tasted bottled/canned (esp the BBQ sauce - ew, was that 85% ketchup?) and the steaks were cooked very poorly. The patron who ordered the lobster roll seemed to like it, but then again, she's from Iowa (my New England roots may have judged otherwise, but I'll give the Drake the benefit of the doubt on this one). Had I sat there drinking wine instead of ordering any food, I think my rating would be a bit higher.
(2)Vanessa T.
The Drake, being also the name of my favorite rapper, was a must visit for that reason when I was staying in Burlington, Iowa for work. The food was given in large portions but fairly standard. In my opinion there was not much creativity behind the food. The Drake specializes in a very large menu so they have something to offer everyone. The restaurant is very big and on the Mississippi water front which makes this place so appealing. From the outside you think you are entering a classy intimate establishment but upon entering you will find more of a chilies atmosphere. It is slightly more classy than a Chilies but still not upscale. For the area it is definitely upscale but not compared to a restaurant in an urban area. We ordered the app sampler and then I ordered the cod in almost crust. I expected more of a grilled fish with a lightly breaded almond crust but I got a deep fried fish with a little bit of almonds on it. It was very bland. The fried taste took over any taste this fish had to offer. My friend got a Bloody Mary with a beer back and a steak. He was very happy with his meal. The service was a little slow especially since we were one of the only groups there that night. Perhaps the service would have been better if my friends and I were not talking so loudly and inappropriately. I may go back or try something new in the future. I was left full but not 100% satisfied.
(3)Don H.
I love the Drake. My favorite order is blackened fish tacos. A number of other entrees are delicious too. If you are used to Texas-style BBQ, you might not like what they have here. On a nice day, the Drake is a great place for a gorgeous outside meal. The wait staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and pleasant.
(5)Mark G.
This is a really nice restaurant located on the river with nice views, I am a huge fan of eating near water so I has happy to find this place. I ate there for lunch, looks as if they have a separate dinner menu. I choose the bbq brisket sandwich with drake fries which are wedge style with seasoning. The brisket was good, tender cut not too fatty with a nice sauce. For desert I had the white chocolate cheese cake which was very good and a decent size slice. Good meal and great prices. If your around you can't go wrong here for lunch or dinner, would love to come back when the weather is nice for the outdoor seating.
(4)Sarah E.
Not so good. Slow service, took 15 mins to even get a server. Creamy chicken noodle soup was veeeery salty. Paid 17.95 for SIX shrimp and bland potato wedges, absolutely overpriced. Got an "ice cream sundae" for my birthday and it was completely melted. Our bill ended up being 80$ for 5 people and 4 of us shared two dishes. Won't be back. Was not impressed by any means.
(2)Mary H.
Someone in the kitchen is BRILLIANT with a fillet knife. Not one bone in my fried catfish, I ate the whole thing. No regrets. While parking was confusing with the river flooding situation sending customers through unusual entrances, the rest of the experience didn't miss a beat. Okay there was one thing: kegs screwed up (also due to the high waters) so my first choice beverage was warm--I opted for something from a cold keg instead. I was pleasantly surprised being lead to our seats when an older gentleman at a full, happy table said, "Welcome to The Drake, we're glad you're here!" Owner/partner/random... Whoever we was he really set the tone for a great meal. We liked it so much we returned a couple days later and ordered the exact same thing; trading beers for blended adult beverages on Margarita Monday! $2.50 for a margarita?! Excited to return in the future!
(5)Taylor R.
The Drake's patio is wonderful - right on the MIssissippi! The food is also excellent. The service can be hit or miss, but usually their servers are pretty good. One of the best places to dine in Burlington!
(4)Evan B.
Very unimpressed. The wait staff seem stressed out. Took about 20 min to get service. The food we got was just ok at best. The prices are astronomical for what you get. We received ice cream that was already melted when it reached the table. Go down the street to Big Muddies, way better food, service and price.
(2)Mona R.
Sat outside and had a couple beverages. Service was very good. Weather also made experience great. We only had appetizers but they were yummy. Very cool collection of autographed plates (celebs who have played at Steamboat days-I'm sure). Other times I've eaten there were always brunches. Very good on a Sunday morning.
(4)David L.
Great service, solid food. However, they need a better selection of beers on tap. Although I've only had the pizza, next time I'm in town I plan on trying their BBQ; I've heard it's quite delicious. Every time I've been here (mid-week), it's been relatively quiet so I can't speak to what it might be like on the weekends. The staff is super friendly, super knowledgeable and eager to provide the service I would expect for an establishment such as this place. If you haven't been here, (at least to try their pizza), you are missing out.
(4)Kristen N.
Very bad! The food sucked. I travel for a living, so I've ate at a lot of BBQ places. This place was the worst. Don't eat here. The view is nice. The food isn't. Trust me go to Mc Donalds
(2)Mindy R.
This was our second time here. The first time was OK but over priced and watered down soup. Tonight most things lack seasoning. We ordered breaded cheese cauliflower 8.95 we were surprised that it was such a small amount in the order total of 10 small pieces, it was served on a small saucer. I got the small prime rib $23 cooked right but not much flavor and the au jus was little more than brown oily water I added salt to it, that helped some. ( I don't use much salt at home because of sensitivity to sodium, so my husband knew the flavor wasn't there just by seeing me use table salt.) As I looked at other tables next to us I watched as nearly everyone had to add salt too! It's bad when you see a guy salting his hamburger!! My husband had full rack of ribs $24. These were great! The flavor was spot on! But the disappointment was with the sides, corn bread so dry it was just not anything to enjoy eating, the baked beans and very bland Cole slaw served in 2oz plastic cups on the plate. It just didn't show as fine dining but more as fast food or Hy-Vee deli take out. So if they want to charge $23-$25 for a meal they should invest in dishes and lose the plastic cups. And train the cooks to season the food. It is a nice building with lots of character, there was live music tonight. The wait staff did a great job at filling drinks.
(3)Tracey D.
I am very particular about my steaks. My rib eye wasn't prepared properly, but the chef obliged my re order. Other than that, this is a great place to grab a beer, some American Food, and dine on the patio.
(4)James J.
Great service and great food. It was a nice day so we dined outside by the river. What a gem!
(4)Katelyn L.
Let me count the ways that this place was a MAJOR disappointment. 1. We waited over five minutes before a hostess made an appearance at the podium to acknowledge us and inform us that we would have to wait even longer when there were open tables. 2. After giving our name to the hostess to wait for a table, we witnessed another couple walk in, say openly that they didn't have a reservation, yet were then seated immediately before us. Let me add that we, ourselves, were a couple and gave the place the benefit of the doubt that maybe the couple requested to be seated at the bar. NOPE! Once we were finally seated five minutes later, the couple seated before us, without waiting at all, were seated at a table and not the bar. 3. The waiter couldn't tell us about the types of beer on tap and then he got our beer order wrong. Please tell me...how can you mix up a Miller Light with a Sam Adams Octoberfest? They don't even sound the same. 4. My boyfriend ordered the Elk steak. The waiter didn't know they were out of Elk and when he came back to inform us, he didn't even bring a menu so my boyfriend could pick something else easily; he had to do it from memory. 5. My salad was from a bag, the croutons on top were from a bag, and the salad dressing was store bought. Expected more from a "nice" restaurant, but nice job on the salad HyVee. 6. My Almond Crusted Walleye was NOT almond crusted. I found four almond slices on the whole thing. The "tomato tarragon butter" was a teaspoon worth of burnt paste which was beyond recognition and tasted...well, burnt. They charged me $18.95 for this crap. 7. When the waiter brought us the check it still had the more expensive Elk steak dinner on it rather than the meal my boyfriend chose in its place. 8. There are crayons and a paper tablecloth on the tables. Who does that in a "nice" restaurant? The owner of the place was sitting at the front table and welcomed us in before being sat down by the hostess. If he was still there on our way out, we would've voiced our utter disappointment firsthand. Needless to say, we won't be going back, which is pretty frustrating considering the lack of options there already are for restaurants in the Burlington area.
(1)Sandra B.
Really liked this bar; if I lived here I'd be a regular. Very cool old exposed brick building; cozy but not too small. Big TVs for the sports watchers in the group. Guy singing and playing the guitar; entertaining but not so intrusive that we couldn't talk. Next time I'll try the food. Won't come to Burlington again without stopping here.
(5)Linda B.
We were visiting in town for just one night. So, the pros: great view of the river. Yep, that's it. The cons: the food, the service, the bugs, everything else. And wow was it overpriced! We got our salads before our appetizers. And the soups came with too. Chili cheese fries were bland, and I think the chili came from a can. Baked potatoes were cold and steaks were overdone. We didn't bother trying dessert and the bill was still over 80 bucks. Not worth the time and certainly not worth the price.
(2)Sean S.
Rude rude rude ...waited forever..terrible kitchen organization. Only seem to serve people drinking. Waited an over hour for food. Manager bulshited with other tables and ignored us. Its a shame in this dying town no one cares. Doesnt matter food when service is not accepatable.
(1)Kally N.
We were in town from Phoenix visiting family in Columbus Junction. Thought we'd drive into Burlington for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised when we found The Drake. The atmosphere is cozy and the views are beautiful. Our server was prompt and personable. The owner was a nice man who took the time to stop by our table and see how we were enjoying ourselves. He even gave us a short history lesson on the building and the area. The menu looked so good that we had a hard time deciding what to get. I got a dinner salad with their homemade ranch dressing which was amazing. My husband did not order a salad and was tempted to try to steal some with his fork. For my main meal I went with crab stuffed shrimp. It was sooo good. The rest of the family all enjoyed their meals and we agreed we would definitely make a visit back to The Drake the next time we are in town. We enjoyed ourselves so much we moved to the bar after our meal and had a few drinks.
(5)Logan A.
The Drake is awesome! The view of the river can't be beat, and their BBQ is excellent (although maybe a little saucy). Service was great except for the issues with their computer system when it came to paying our bill.
(4)Greg W.
The service here and menu are great, Jimbo is a machine- be sure to request him as a server- u will Never wait for your drink. Thanks Jimbo, yeah the view was great.
(5)Auto E.
First time I ate here, I ordered the Walleye. When the waitress sit it at my table, it had a rancid smell, like rotten fish. They assured me it was ok. I couldn't get past the smell, it was terrible. They did take my food back and I settled for a burger. Later that night I got sicker than a dog. I think they must've used the same plate over for the new food they brought.me . I swore I wouldn't eat there again. That being said, a friend of mine gave me a gift card to the Drake. I'm thinking, not good! All aside, I figured I try it again, maybe just a fluke. I order some jumbo shrimp and pasta. Later that night and part of the next day, I was sicker than a dog again. Gift card or not, I won't ever go back for a 3rd time. If I ever go back it will be just to drink bottled beer, I should be safe then.
(1)Marvin M.
Well, they have Fat Tire beer in 25oz glasses! That's a good start. Lobster risotto for appetizer. Yummy! Pecan crusted rainbow trout. Yummy! This was a worthwhile stop. The owner stopped by our table too, to make sure we were happy--nice touch.
(4)Trinity S.
Food is good once you get it. Very Slow service. Very big restaurant. Everytime I have went in there to eat I wait for the hostess or someone to seat us for about 5-10 minutes because no one is there to greet you. Poor layout. The Servers never come back to check on you or refill your drinks.Nice location. Outdoor seating in the summer seems to be the best spot to eat but uncomfortable chairs. Woodburning stove makes for a real treat on your steaks, ribs and fish. Dont go if you are in a hurry.
(3)Kate R.
The location/ambiance of this restaurant is really making me want to bump it up to a 4-star rating, but I just can't. It was good food, but not great. It was a neat building with a cool history, but just not enough to make me bump it up a star. I'll say it's a 3.5 star... We ate lunch here as a party of 9. I'm not sure if we called ahead or not, but at any rate, our tables were put together very quickly. We opted to sit inside as it was a touch warm in Burlington for some folks. The story of the building is quite interesting, and the front of the menu tells you all about it. It's got a really neat feel to it: exposed brick walls, old hardwood floors, etc. The menu is quite varied and is your typical "American" fare: burgers, sandwiches, salads, pastas. Even though I'm from Texas and know that the best Mexican/Tex-Mex clearly doesn't come from Iowa, I went with the Chicken Quesadillas.... and I was pleasantly surprised. Granted, the salsa they serve with it was obviously canned/jarred, but that's to be expected in a lot of places. The chicken had good flavor, and the cheese was just the right amount inside the quesadilla. For some reason, they set the `dillas on a bed of salad greens, topped with cheese. So some of that cheese melted to the underside of the tortillas. Then they sprinkled some cheese on top, so some of that melted to the top. The biggest downside of this place was the service. Our server was quite nice, just a little slow. Water glasses sat empty for a little while, and some dishes came out a little wrong (one person ordered chips for a side and received fries; another ordered fries and received chips, etc). They were completely happy to fix any mistakes, and brought out the right sides for both people. I think this would probably be a cool place to eat (outside, so you can get a view) in the right weather. Reading Yelp now, I see that another reviewer has said "don't be in a hurry, because you will be disappointed" and I have to agree with him. Overall, though, if I found myself in Burlington, Iowa again... I'd come back. Hopefully it'd be a little cooler outside and I'd sit on the patio and have a drink. They had a large selection of beers on tap!
(3)Jennifer M.
In town visiting and went for lunch on a Thursday. I'm a stay at home mom who goes for leisurely lunches with friends regularly and even I was shocked at how slow the service was. 1 hour and 40 minutes for an appetizer and sandwiches. For as long as it took to get anything you'd expect everything to at least be freshly prepared and hot. Potato soup was funny orange color and lukewarm. Tenderloin sandwich was huge but lacking in any flavor and had obviously sat under a warming lamp. Order of fried pickle slices were so thin they were really nothing more than overly salted pieces of batter. Maybe the dinners are better but would recommend packing a snack to bring along to tide yourself over while waiting to find out.
(1)Don M.
The place is big and was not to crowded but it was a Monday. We were hungry from our drive and my worker had been here before. They have a good selection to choose from and I was tossed between the burnt ends and almond crusted walleye. I went for the walleye, should have known better I am in Iowa, it was ok but if not for the almond crust it would have no taste. Others had pork chops, and burnt ends. Both were happy with there choice and said it was pretty good. Nice atmosphere very friendly, I know better and will go for the chose or ends.
(3)Eric K.
I was there on Sat. Took my wife for a nice dinner, walked out very disappointed , steak was a poor cut of meat, garlic mashed potatoes were dry , salad was mostly hearts, and the cooked vegetables I had we're awful. I said something about the steak but I was shown by the floor manager that I was wrong. Wife's salmon was a little better by somewhat the same, she said the soup was good. They do have good beer,so if your looking for beer and soup I think you will be happy. Otherwise this place just thinks its all that , and it really isn't. I never write reviews but I just had to , there's better places up the road.
(2)P.J. A.
Went there with a collegue after my last visit which was pretty good. I had the same 10oz Filet and....though the cut of meat was good it had no seasoning on it. Could taste the char and oak, but no salt, pepper, or anything. Asked for the garlic butter topping and it didn't help much either. My friend had the elk burger and he said it was good, but elk being lean it was dry - he ordered it medium and it was slightly red center so it was cooked correctly. Service was lagging and the enthusiasm was nil. So, hopefully next time it will be improved - guess I need to ask that my steak gets seasoned LOL.
(3)Leanne R.
Salmon was ok, the garlic mashed potatoes were really bad. The bread bites were doughy - not a good dinner. I was very disapointed.
(1)Lynn R.
I make it a priority to eat at The Drake whenever I'm in Burlington. The only thing that outshines the food is the warm and friendly staff and owners. The atmosphere is perfect for enjoying the Mighty Mississippi! Don't miss this Midwest jewel!
(5)Rylee S.
This is a very neat restaraunt that used to be an old hardware store. Very nice location right on the river front. Good food, lots of typical midwestern stuff like tenderloin sandwiches and fried cauliflower.
(3)Bill S.
Been here many times during my visits to Burlington on business. Located on the riverfront this restaurant features a varied menu ranging from tenderloin sandwiches to angus beef steaks. They have a wide variety of pit style barbeque selections but I found they don't stack up. This place has a nice bar and never seems to be crowed whenever I have been there. On my recent trip the owner made it a point to let us know how glad he was that we chose his restaurant.
(3)Jeremy M.
We never sit inside. We always pick a nice day to sit outside and enjoy the bad playing. Don't be in a hurry, because you will be disapointed. The appitizers are very good.
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