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Upscale bistro showcasing creative American fare & drinks in warm, brick-walled surroundings.
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Address: 378 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 556-2167
Website: http://www.peppersprout.com/
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Reviews
Teresa Olberding
My husband and I had dinner at Pepper Sprout last night, and it was truly one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. He ordered the duck, and I had the squash ravioli—which they kindly prepared without chicken for me. Every bite was exceptional.
My Apple Old Fashioned was made perfectly—balanced, smooth, and thoughtfully crafted. While my husband had a beer (easy enough), the care taken with my cocktail really stood out. We’ve paid far more at other restaurants for mediocre drinks, so the value here was refreshing and appreciated.
The entire staff worked seamlessly together and was incredibly attentive. If anyone noticed dishes on a table that needed clearing, they kindly took care of it on their way through. Our waitress was personable, kind, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely funny. She even wrapped my leftovers into the most adorable foil penguin, which made my night.
She shared that the chef makes everything from scratch and everything with love—and you could absolutely taste that in every dish. The atmosphere is beautiful and intimate, making it the perfect place for a date night. For the level of food, service, and ambiance, the price was more than reasonable.
Thank you to the chef and the entire staff for such a memorable and flawless dining experience. We can’t wait to return.
… moreMy Apple Old Fashioned was made perfectly—balanced, smooth, and thoughtfully crafted. While my husband had a beer (easy enough), the care taken with my cocktail really stood out. We’ve paid far more at other restaurants for mediocre drinks, so the value here was refreshing and appreciated.
The entire staff worked seamlessly together and was incredibly attentive. If anyone noticed dishes on a table that needed clearing, they kindly took care of it on their way through. Our waitress was personable, kind, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely funny. She even wrapped my leftovers into the most adorable foil penguin, which made my night.
She shared that the chef makes everything from scratch and everything with love—and you could absolutely taste that in every dish. The atmosphere is beautiful and intimate, making it the perfect place for a date night. For the level of food, service, and ambiance, the price was more than reasonable.
Thank you to the chef and the entire staff for such a memorable and flawless dining experience. We can’t wait to return.
Mike Udelhoven
We went for Valentine’s Day because this was a place we had on our list to try out, and wanted some fine dinning options. We are happy we went. We started off with the Baked Brie for an app. It came out hot and gooey! It was topped with crispy prosciutto and cranberry chutney. Pared so good with their warm Pita.
Fiancé ordered the Grilled New Zealand Lamb Lollipops. They were so tender and delicious and served with smashed sweet potatoes.
I got the Grilled Beef Tenderloin with a bason, molasses butter. It came with broccoli and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth.
We had a surprise Quartet suddenly appear and sing a cute love song. We really had a great Valentine’s Date.
… moreFiancé ordered the Grilled New Zealand Lamb Lollipops. They were so tender and delicious and served with smashed sweet potatoes.
I got the Grilled Beef Tenderloin with a bason, molasses butter. It came with broccoli and roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth.
We had a surprise Quartet suddenly appear and sing a cute love song. We really had a great Valentine’s Date.
Jerry Schaefer
I haven’t been to Dubuque in quite a few years and was pleasantly surprised to see that The Pepper Sprout is still there. I’ve eaten there in the past and it was wonderful and nothing has changed. We started with a drink at the bar and enjoyed some fun conversation with other guests and then enjoyed another well prepared meal under the supervision of Chef Kim. Her love and passion are very apparent with her restaurant. Our entrees included meatloaf for my wife which she enjoyed and I chose the pork porterhouse. The tenderloin side was nice and tender while the other side may have been a chewier than my liking. The bourbon sauce with my chop was amazing. All in all, go and enjoy a fine dining experience at The Pepper Sprout, you won’t be disappointed.
… moreShawna Grant
While the restaurant itself was cute and nice everything else was less than desirable. We went for my sister’s birthday and our server seemed uninterested from the first encounter. We asked for suggestions and her opinions which she just said everything is good or yes I like the dishes you asked about.
We ordered an app the baked brie, it was really good.
We got salads with our meal and while we were told they were heavy on garlic they did not say it was a garlic salad with kale on the side. The croutons were so salty on top of that we couldn’t and didn’t even eat our salads. The server didn’t come to get the plates, another server walked by and offered to take them. When we tried to tell our server about the croutons and salad her response was “oh I am not sure about that”. Uh we are.
After the meals were brought and she came back to check our first bites we were in the process of telling her both our plates were cold and she interrupted us to tell us that she tried a crouton and it was salty so they will adjust the next batch and walked away. She did not come back until asking for boxes and getting check. She never even questioned why we weren’t eating our food.
We did take our food with us more so to give to someone else not specifically for us.
The other server, the gentleman who took our salads came up told us to have a good night and asked how our meal was. He was way more personable and interested in our experience. He was apologetic and sincere. I wish he had been our server. He was great!
*Also important to note they were NOT busy, there were two other tables while we were there.
… moreWe ordered an app the baked brie, it was really good.
We got salads with our meal and while we were told they were heavy on garlic they did not say it was a garlic salad with kale on the side. The croutons were so salty on top of that we couldn’t and didn’t even eat our salads. The server didn’t come to get the plates, another server walked by and offered to take them. When we tried to tell our server about the croutons and salad her response was “oh I am not sure about that”. Uh we are.
After the meals were brought and she came back to check our first bites we were in the process of telling her both our plates were cold and she interrupted us to tell us that she tried a crouton and it was salty so they will adjust the next batch and walked away. She did not come back until asking for boxes and getting check. She never even questioned why we weren’t eating our food.
We did take our food with us more so to give to someone else not specifically for us.
The other server, the gentleman who took our salads came up told us to have a good night and asked how our meal was. He was way more personable and interested in our experience. He was apologetic and sincere. I wish he had been our server. He was great!
*Also important to note they were NOT busy, there were two other tables while we were there.
Samuel Benz
The cook and owner here (Kim?) has some real skills! My brother and I loved our food, cocktails, and Tempranillo. I’ve eaten in many Michelin star restaurants and thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. What a great place for Dubuque!
… moreAlex Palzewicz
My entire experience here was beyond top notch! The staff was personable, caring and made me (a traveler exhausted from a day of driving) feel right at home. The drinks were well balanced and the food was incredible. It’s obvious there is a lot of time spent in the kitchen building flavors and selecting quality and local ingredients – and you can taste it. 10/10 recommend and a big thanks to the staff for such a warm welcome to Dubuque!
… moreSghaye Dhhaou
Located on Main Street, this is a cozy brick‑walled bistro offering seasonal dishes and an excellent wine list. I tried lamb chops and the beef short rib ravioli — beautifully plated and deeply flavorful. Service felt upscale and welcoming. Perfect for date nights or refined dinners.
… moreRenee R
We visited for my birthday and, unfortunately, the experience fell far below expectations.
We started with the baked brie appetizer. The center was creamy, but the pita chips were overcooked and excessively crispy, which detracted from the dish.
Both of us ordered the winter Caesar salad. The dressing was extremely garlic-forward, and the croutons were so heavily salted that they made your eyes squint and your lips pucker. The kale was not massaged, resulting in a rough texture and an overwhelming, heaping portion.
The bread basket arrived with whipped butter and very dense bread, which was difficult to enjoy.
For my entrée, I ordered the duck confit. The duck leg meat did not fall off the bone and was very dry, while the duck breast was chewy. The sweet potato, broccoli, and carrot were the best-tasting elements on the plate. However, the entire dish was served cold — the bone on the duck leg wasn’t even warm.
The second entrée was the salmon, which was also served cold and had a noticeably fishy taste.
Overall, this was a disappointing birthday meal. I would rate the experience a 2 out of 10 and would not recommend this restaurant.
… moreWe started with the baked brie appetizer. The center was creamy, but the pita chips were overcooked and excessively crispy, which detracted from the dish.
Both of us ordered the winter Caesar salad. The dressing was extremely garlic-forward, and the croutons were so heavily salted that they made your eyes squint and your lips pucker. The kale was not massaged, resulting in a rough texture and an overwhelming, heaping portion.
The bread basket arrived with whipped butter and very dense bread, which was difficult to enjoy.
For my entrée, I ordered the duck confit. The duck leg meat did not fall off the bone and was very dry, while the duck breast was chewy. The sweet potato, broccoli, and carrot were the best-tasting elements on the plate. However, the entire dish was served cold — the bone on the duck leg wasn’t even warm.
The second entrée was the salmon, which was also served cold and had a noticeably fishy taste.
Overall, this was a disappointing birthday meal. I would rate the experience a 2 out of 10 and would not recommend this restaurant.
W Moy
Very good food and drink. The food was delicious and interesting with large portions. Prices were very reasonable making the meal a very good value. Our server was above average and the dining room was updated. I wish I lived here so I could visit more often. It would definitely be a go to place if I lived in Dubuque.
… moreSamantha Prodromos
We came from Chicago and knew we had to come here again after experiencing it in the Spring. This visit did not disappoint. Marissa was our waitress and she was just amazing. Our waitress Fiona from the last visit also remembered us and I think this is what makes this restaurant stand out. They are incredibly personable, welcoming, and just an all around enjoyment to be around. Kim the owner met our table in the Spring and the chef came and visited our table this visit after we requested a full fig cheesecake. The food is indulgent and keeps you coming back. I always have leftovers and my plate was cleaned up quickly tonight. Thank you for such an amazing experience. Will be making this a must EVERY time we come into town.
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