Timmermans NEVER disappoints, as a general rule. But for Thanksgiving, that wasn't another story. We had reservations for 3 at 3pm. Got our drinks. Seems like a LOT OF PRETTY EXPENSIVE ICE we got. They totally over do your ice in any beverage...be it pop or a mixed drink. Then went up to the buffet for the first time. A lot of selections were scrapping the bottom of the barrel or empty completely. Extremely disappointing. I took some grapes the first time up at the buffet. Got back 2 our table. About 1/3 of them had MOLD on them. What the serious heck? The watermelon was extremely mushy. The Honeydew was yummy and the pineapple was that table's crowning glory. It was so tender, but not mushy, and just the sweetest pineapple I've ever had...and I peel a pineapple at home 2x a month, never fail. It's probably my very favorite flavor. I'd really wished that they'd of had an omlette station that day, but nope. The roast was good and the ham was wonderful. The salad table was missing a few things that they were out of. And the spinach had its fair share of slimy pieces. Plus, when we first went up, that table was a huge disaster and mess. Full salad plates left on the corners from someone that decided against it at the last minute. If U didn't see it, it was very easy 2 bump and have fall all over on you. And every one knows what a absolutely disaster and mess salad dressing is on any kind of fabric. The dessert bar is always unparalleled and unmatched. There's something 4 everyone...
Read moreTimmerman’s is the kind of place that regulars have been coming for the last 50+ years. It’s also the kind of place that younger generation like mine are rediscovering.
Located on a scenic bluff just past Dubuque, Timmerman’s serves classic supper-club fare with quality unmatched by anyone else in the area.
If you’re looking for a creative and modern menu, check out other place in Dubuque. The menu here is time honored and proven. All our food was delicious and came out in great timing.
There was a slight issue. My prime rib came out severely overcooked. But hey, it happens. No place is perfect. Our server was kind and replaced it with another within minutes. The rest of our dinner went on swimmingly.
Speaking of the service, it is obvious that it is a priority here. Our party of 9 felt like family and very well taken care of. It was a busy Saturday evening with people coming in and out nonstop. Never once did we feel like we were forgotten about. Our server handled our party with poise, even though there were several colorful personalities:)
There’s no enforced dress code, but dudes, please wear a collared shirt.
I would highly recommend Timmerman’s to anyone spending time in the...
Read moreThe table was ready when we arrived and we had two hostesses serving our 10 person table. The appetizers were delicious (mozzarella wedges, stuffed mushrooms and cheese with bread).
Initial drinks were good. However one waitress left our strainers because there was so much left in them and the other half of the table had theirs taken. One waitress dumped a drink all over the table too and then still charged full price.
The entrees were not good. All of our steaks were not cooked well, the ribeye was so fatty I couldn’t eat it. The French onion soup was weird to say the least, it was extremely sweet and had a very weird taste. Didn’t eat it. Most of our food wasn’t fresh and had a layer on top since it had been sitting. Some of the food wasn’t hot.
We couldn’t get cocktails because no one offered to get them. When I finally got one, he was made wrong but couldn’t have it corrected because no one came back to check on us. We all ran out of water and no one brought refills. Half of our table waited for our checks while the other half had already paid…
Overall the food wasn’t good for the price. Service was frustrating to...
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