You can truly call River Rock Kitchen & Tap a hidden gem in Dubuque for a number of reasons.

Located inside the Holiday Inn on Main Street in Dubuque, River Rock Kitchen & Tap has been serving up comfort food for years. You'd be forgiven if you thought the restaurant was exclusive to hotel guests just by the fact they exist inside the Holiday Inn, but rest assured they are open to anyone looking for a delicious meal

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River Rock Kitchen & Tap's Menu is Chockful of Favorites:

If you're craving lunch, River Rock offers multiple different types of salads (the Berry Salad is my go-to), as well as burgers and BLTs. If it's dinnertime, you can count on River Rock to offer appetizers, entrees, and dessert alike.

At my live broadcast yesterday, I indulged in some cheese curds and took some sriracha shrimp and a berry salad to go. On top of great food, River Rock has 10 TVs around their facility, assuring that every table has a good view of entertainment. For every college football and NFL game, River Rock offers deals in the form of $3 Busch Light cans; $4 Michelob Ultras; a $14 "Garbage Basket" of cheese curds, onion rings, and broccoli bites; and $20 domestic buckets as well!

River Rock/Holiday Inn Also Has Catering Options:

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Steve Pulaski, Y105

With the holidays coming soon, the Holiday Inn on Dubuque is prepared to cater your meal, whether you plan on serving your family or perhaps your employees. They offer several different packages that can serve up to a few dozen people via Main Event Catering. You can find out more and explore packages on Main Event Catering Dubuque's website.

River Rock is Hosting a Free Family Friendly Halloween Party:

On Saturday, October 24th, River Rock Kitchen & Tap will be hosting the Haunted Holiday Halloween party in their Blue Moon Room. It's a free event for families featuring music, a coloring contest, costume contest, prizes, and more. Simply show up to the Holiday Inn on October 24th between 11am and 2pm to take part in the festivities.

Steve Pulaski, Y105
Steve Pulaski, Y105

River Rock Kitchen & Tap is located at 450 Main Street inside the Holiday Inn in Dubuque. You can find out more about them on their website, and view their full menu here. You can also take a listen to my interview with Holiday Inn General Manager Theresa Rodgers and Wedding/Event Coordinator Heather McCombs below!

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