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Whiskey River Grill

Restaurant

4.5 (539 on Google)

About Whiskey River Grill

Whiskey River Grill is a restaurant and bar on Palo Marsh Road in Palo, Iowa, with craft beer on tap. Its website says it was set up to give the town a place to dine next to the river. The room is styled modern and rustic.

The kitchen smokes its own wings. The menu also lists ribs in house BBQ sauce, a BBQ burger, a pork tenderloin and a ribeye, plus pizza and pasta. Breakfast is served Friday to Sunday.

Events repeat through the week. Trivia is on Mondays, there is an all-you-can-eat fish fry on the first Friday of the month, and prime rib is served on Saturday nights. Iowa football games bring their own specials.

The website describes a place for family meals, drinks with friends and date nights. The patio is dog-friendly when the weather allows, and there is a kids menu. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.

From Whiskey River Grill's own website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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Google rating

4.5out of 5

4.5 on Google from 539 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Whiskey River Grill?

Yes, on the patio. Its website calls the patio dog-friendly when the weather permits.

Is it good for kids?

The menu has a Just for Kids section. The website describes the restaurant as a place to bring your family.

Does Whiskey River Grill serve breakfast?

Yes, Friday to Sunday. Its website says breakfast ends at 10:30 a.m.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.

Which breweries are close by?

The TapHaus in Atkins is 6.1 miles away. Dry Creek Brew at 100 Main in Robins is 6.7 miles away, Local Craft Cellar in Cedar Rapids is 8.2 miles away and Third Base Brewery in Cedar Rapids is 8.4 miles away.

Answers come from Whiskey River Grill's website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.

Breweries near Whiskey River Grill

Before you visit Whiskey River Grill

Expect a full restaurant with beer on tap alongside the food. Check whiskeyriver-grill.com for the menu and current events, because its website says events are subject to change. You can order online from the site too.

Mornings are an option Friday to Sunday, when breakfast runs until 10:30 a.m. If you bring a dog, head for the patio on a nice day.

The TapHaus in Atkins is 6.1 miles away, and Dry Creek Brew at 100 Main in Robins is 6.7 miles away. Third Base Brewery in Cedar Rapids is 8.4 miles away. Any of them makes an easy second stop.