One of the best restaurants in Le Claire, Iowa is also its best-kept secret. The fancy, Victorian-style dining room makes you feel like you’re in the lap of luxury. For breakfast, you’ll be served an assortment of delicate pastries. For lunch, hearty barbecue sandwiches await. For dinner, the dining room pulls out all the stops with delicious plated meals. So why have you never heard of it? Because it takes place on the Mississippi river, aboard the Riverboat Twilight. Unlike so many other river cruises, the Riverboat Twilight is a full-day affair – and you can even take a two-day cruise with multiple meals! It’s the best dinner cruise in Iowa, featuring stunning views and delectable food in an unforgettable atmosphere – and there is only one way to experience it.

The Riverboat Twilight is arguably Iowa's most famous riverboat - but it's so much more than a trip on the water.
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The boat offers ninety-minute, one-day, and two-day excursions on the river, and the latter two come with some memorable meals.
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On the two-day cruise, you'll begin your day with a continental breakfast of delicious pastries and coffee before a day of sightseeing.
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Lunch and dinner are served in the signature dining room, which is taken straight from classic Victorian dining rooms.
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Lunch is informal but delicious, with a focus on slow-smoked barbecue like pulled pork and barbecue beef.
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Dinner goes all-out, with plated entrees including barbecue chicken and pot roast, accompanied by hearty seasonal sides.
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Every meal comes with dessert and iced tea, the perfect sweet ending to a memorable meal on the water.
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As your adventure comes to a close, you're left with amazing memories - not just of the river views, but of the delicious food aboard this riverboat restaurant.
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Have you taken a cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight? Let us know about your experience on this unique dinner cruise in Iowa in the comments section. You can learn more about the current cruising schedule from the official website and Facebook page. For another out-of-the-way restaurant in Iowa, check out this unique roadside cafe.

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Riverboat Twilight, Front St, Le Claire, IA 52753, USA