25 Essential Clear Lake Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Clear Lake.
The Other Place
Iowa
Sports-themed pizzeria chain with TVs, plus a menu of pies, wings, salads & beer.
GeJo's by the Lake
Iowa
an everyday essential table known for disciplined italian restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 79.7.
Perkins American Food Co.
Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Papa Everett's Pizza
Clear Lake, Iowa
Low-key pizza chain serving up classic & creative pies on chewy, French-bread-style crusts.
Sevens Restaurant & Steakhouse
Clear Lake, Iowa
Steaks, burgers, pasta, breakfast & more in a tavern setting with beer, wine & Bloody Marys.
Arby's
Clear Lake, Iowa
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
7 Stars Family Restaurant - Clear Lake
Clear Lake, Iowa
Down-home hangout for American breakfast, lunch & dinner plus a kids' menu amid art-covered walls.
McDonald's
Clear Lake, Iowa
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Rumorz Bar & Grill
Clear Lake, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection.
Cancun by the Lake
Clear Lake, Iowa
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Bennigan's Clear Lake
Clear Lake, Iowa
Chain eatery serving burgers & other classic American pub fare in a low-key setting.
Shao Ting Guo
Clear Lake, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Half Moon Inn
Clear Lake, Iowa
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list. Popular for: Dinner.
Subway
Clear Lake, Iowa
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Wendy's
Clear Lake, Iowa
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.