Rubaiyat Restaurant - American restaurant in Decorah - 117 W Water St, USA

We live in Milwaukee, but our favorite restaurant is in Decorah. The toughest thing about dining at Rubaiyat is deciding on your beverage and entree. No matter what you choose, you will not be disappointed. Chef Andy creates flavors and combinations that always leave you wanting more. Owner Kim (and her amazing staff) can find a drink (alcoholic or NA) for every taste. They are so warm and welcoming, we can’t wait to come back. P.S. Don’t skip dessert. You’ll thank me later.

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Went here for a special occasion and it was well worth it. I had salmon that was perfectly cooked and the best creme brûlée I’ve ever had. My date had chicken Marsala that was excellent and an incredible piece of cheesecake. We will definitely be back!

I didn’t like my pasta it was too rich and was sitting in oils. The salads were super good here. The butterfinger cheese cake was my favorite of our whole meal. But the main entrees and drinks weren’t that good.

I seriously can't say enough good things about this restaurant! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was out of this world!! Our server Emily was the sweetest and most friendly server we've ever had. The owner Kim immediately makes you feel comfortable and welcome. We are from the Twin Cities but would definitely consider it worth it to drive down to Decorah JUST to go to Rubaiyat!

Kim and the staff have a way of anticipating your needs. We don’t get out much with four young kids, but the accommodations are amazing each and every time we dine. Also - Don’t get the tuna and waffles if you want to ruin every other dish you ever eat. 😉

We once again had a wonderful meal here tonight. We enjoyed prime rib, pasta and pork and they were all delicious and perfectly done. Even the side dishes of sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts with my pork were extremely tasty. The service was excellent, including a stop at the table by the owner who welcomed us like we were old friends after only our second visit. We will return every time we are back in town to visit our daughter! Thanks for another wonderful experience!

I really like the prime rib on Saturdays, plus a great wine list and Belgium beers. We had lambics and some wine too. We sat in the bar and relaxed and ate!

Not even sure how many great reviews I’ve written for Rubaiyat over the years, it’s just consistently wonderful. If you visit the lounge DO NOT miss the Duck and Sweet Corn Wontons. Honestly incredible. And you won’t go wrong with the Smoked Salmon board, either.