The Barefoot Bar at Okoboji

Came for the gator grill out. They were pretty busy so all the staff were having a tough time keeping up, so props to them for doing what they can. Food was alright, not a very good portion for price though. Also, they must not have a dish washer because they used paper plates and the plastic wrapped utensils. Not a fan of that.

Eat before you get there….the food is not even mediocre. I paid $10 for cheese nachos…turns out I got chips and 2 pumps of squirt cheese. Karaoke was fun to watch. Our server was nice. The place seems to be getting a little run down looking for price of things.

Had a good time. Frozen pizza wasn't that bad! Band was incredible.

Great Lake side atmosphere!!! The food was nothing to write home about. We had hamburgers and they were just there. Felt like there was a lot of staff just standing at the bar talking. The bartenders were great and the merchandise girl scrambling in the booth was good also.

I texted them several years ago and told them the Bar was going down hill. The playground equipment was broken, the tables and chairs were broken and taped. Some not even taped. Very surprised no one has gotten hurt! The palm trees are brown and weeds growing around them. They said they hadn’t noticed. I think I see the owner there whenever I have been there. It used to be our kids favorite place to visit when they come to the lakes. We went there again this summer to see if it had improved and only gotten worse! Only thing good is some of the entertainment and the cold beer. Very sad! What a perfect place for hanging out!!

This is a fun “beach” bar hangout for sure. If you’re here to party with a big crowd and loud music this is your place. Often have live music even during the day. There is a lot for kids to do here too - playground, slide into the water and just running around is all good. They have a store too, pretty expensive souvenir stuff but expected here. The wait staff is excellent, very friendly and fast. If you order food it’s order at the bar style and pick it up, it’s mostly bar-type heated up food, I don’t think much is prepared fresh, but it was great when you’re hungry. They have great kid options too - pizza, hot dogs, burgers, tacos. There is plenty of dock space for boats, gas is right here too. If you’re looking for a bathroom they’re upstairs, took us a sec to find. And finally, If you prefer a chiller vibe I’d look elsewhere.

Loved this bar. One of our favorites except this year CHICKENS! Please get rid of them. They don’t belong in a bar. Dogs have to be on a leash. Not everyone likes chickens. Will be back when they’re gone.

Great place to sit by the lake and have a few drinks.