Dine in the warm, comfortable environment of
our beautifully restored historic main street building enjoying impeccable service and delicious food, sourced locally whenever possible.
Sip on a hand crafted cocktail, glass of wine, or beer from our extensive selection of craft bottles and local drafts.
With quality cuisine for all tastes, including gluten free items and seasonal vegan dishes,
there’s something for everyone—from pizza to choice steak or fresh seafood.
Dine outdoors on our sidewalk patio all summer long. We also offer intimate spaces for groups and special occasions. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home, we can’t wait to meet you.
Creative, market-driven plates served in upscale-casual environs with cocktails, wine or craft beer. Based on 602 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1072 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 556-0505
Website:
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Hours
| Sunday |
4:30–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4:30–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday |
4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday |
4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Daniel Roeder
Absolutely excellent food. Our server Mary was also ABSOLUTELY excellent. I do not say that lightly.
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Lizzie Shipman
L May is so cute and delicious. Came here on a weekend getaway and had the best time. Everything we ate was the best. Highly recommend!
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Robin Gifford
I have eaten here before and had good experiences however, my most recent to celebrate an anniversary has changed my outlook. We started with the steak bite appetizer which was essentially inedible pieces of gristle that we had to spit out. For our entrees, the salmon was dry and the risotto was like mush. My husbands filet mignon was tender but under seasoned. The focaccia was dry. The house salad was probably the best part as well as the drinks which were delicious. We tipped our waiter generously as she was friendly and attentive, however for the price of the food and lack of quality I doubt we will return.
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Muhammad “Ray” Rahman
Outside seating, inside seating, excellent food, excellent service… can’t believe www waited till the last day of our stay to go to this gem!! #recommended
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Justin Fields
Stopped by while traveling for business. The home comb with fig & whipped goat cheese appetizer was really light and tasty. The risotto was cooked just right with the caramelized onions flavor throughout the dish. And of course the fillet was amazing, cooked perfectly and buttery soft. Mary our server was great.
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Normand Frechette
L May Eatery has swiftly climbed to the top of my list of favorite spots in Dubuque. Dining out, for me, transcends the realm of merely enjoying good food; it’s equally about fostering delightful conversations. Fortunately, L May offers the best of both worlds.
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Stacia Rain
Ultimately pretty disappointing. Service was wonderful, we loved our server and it seemed like everyone working there was doing an excellent job! But the food was just okay and definitely didn’t justify the high prices. This was my second time here and I’ve had much better meals for half the price.
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Shawn Duross
Small menu of exquisitely prepared dishes, a full bar, presented desserts and wonderful staff. Ample indoor seating as well as some outdoor seating. A great place for a special meal or just to try something new!
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Rachel Curtin
Done in on a Friday night. I called ahead to make sure we could walk in because we were later than planned and it was about 6pm when we arrived. The hostess was friendly and efficient and showed us to a table quickly.
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Luz Burkard
The best salads ever as a side or entree! Add their salmon for more satisfaction. Nice drink options, pasta and more. A little pricey but worth it for special occasions.
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