1st Main - Dubuque
1st Main
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The menu of 1st Main from Dubuque comprises about 51 different courses and drinks. On average you pay about $9.5 for a dish / drink.
Located in the heart of Dubuque, this lively restaurant offers a unique experience with a menu that impresses. Diners rave about tasty offerings like the Wisconsin burger, steak bites, and pulled pork nachos, whose flavors shine through fresh ingredients. Although the atmosphere is vibrant, service can be inconsistent, especially during busy hours, with occasional delays noted in food delivery. Most patrons leave satisfied, drawn back by the delicious food and enjoyable ambiance. With a fun selection of craft drafts and kid-friendly options, this establishment remains a must-visit spot for locals and travelers alike.
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The experience was decent overall, scoring around 3 to 4 out of 5. The fries were tasty, and the burger was slightly above average, but still enjoyable. I tried the Wisconsin burger, which was well-prepared and nicely stacked. My wife really enjoyed the spinach artichoke dip; it was quite good as well. View all feedback.
What A F dislikes about 1st Main:
The food was good, but the service was really slow. There were only two servers working during the lunch rush. It's not their fault; they were just understaffed. View all feedback.
The stuffed mushrooms were fantastic. The nachos topped with steak and root beer pulled pork were a delightful explosion of flavors. I also loved the hurricanes martini. It's definitely worth a visit!
The experience was decent overall, scoring around 3 to 4 out of 5. The fries were tasty, and the burger was slightly above average, but still enjoyable. I tried the Wisconsin burger, which was well-prepared and nicely stacked. My wife really enjoyed the spinach artichoke dip; it was quite good as well.
This is a fantastic pub and dining venue in Dubuque. The bartenders are well-informed, and the wait staff is very attentive. The garlic fries are thick like steak fries, curly-cut, and perfectly crispy. The pulled pork is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is full of flavor. My wife ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich—just a heads up, the sauce packs quite a bit of heat! We also enjoyed the Panko onion rings, which were superb, especially with the delicious dipping sauce.
We decided to stop by on our way back home to Wisconsin, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. Everything exceeded our expectations, from the friendly staff to the delicious food. If I ever find myself in Dubuque again, I would definitely come back. The stuffed mushrooms are a must-try! Our second visit was just as fantastic as the first, as our friends took us here without knowing that we had already been.
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Starters
Chicken Wings (Qty 6)$6.4Wings
Chicken Wings (Qty 30)Up to 5 sauces
$19.3Bread
Mango Habanero Chicken FlatbreadChicken; mango havanero sauce; lettuce; pico de gallo; & mozzarella cheese
$10.8
Spaghetti FlatbreadGarlic butter; noodles; marinara; sausage; mozzarella; & Parmesan
$11.8Side Dishes
Beer Battered Sidewinder FriesGarlic Parmesan / unseasoned
$4.3Salad
$9.7
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