Lighthouse Lounge

My first experience was surprising, shocking and fun. I've been back a couple of times. Not so much fun, but it's a local spot. Haven't eaten there, not the kind of food I eat. Thought about ordering Onion Rings but they're pre frozen, thanks but NO. Great spot for a beer, dory guys but your marketing skills suck. The interior is exactly what you would expect! Dark! Comfortable stools thank god. The son of the owner needs to take it back a notch or two in attitude. 50 years in the business taught me something.

I wanted to like this place so much. It's cute, has great views, it's clean. The bartender was so nice and attentive. We specifically came here for the Phoenix dart boards. Then came the "owner." To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. We had had a full meal, lots of drinks, and were playing darts to warm up for us to play league at another place with Phoenix boards. He interrupted our game play to literally tell us to "hurry up" because he and his 2 friends had to play. Then tried to justify it because we aren't from around Des Moises. I'm sorry? Who has league at 4pm? Nobody. I don't know if he took issue with us because we were not Hispanic? What he didn't know was I speak fluent Spanish, and know what he was saying about us, and I didn't appreciate it. What i do know is, this is not a place I can ever see going back to again as a direct result of the owner and his behavior.

This is a good little local bar. Nice crowd most of the time. The drinks are good and the food is pretty good as well. We don't have many choices in town for bars, but this one will work.

Found this place on Google Maps under dog friendly search. Arrived with our small pet and was told "No Way" after we ordered. So we have to stake our pup out off site. Someone needs to correct the adverse... the deck is for smokers and only smokers

Absolutely disgusting! This establishment is clearly not sanitized. Ants on the tables as seen in the picture and tables are never wiped down. I sure do hope they are properly cleaning all the drinking glasses, dishes, and silverware. Don't waist your time and money on this place. I'm Surprised the Health Department has not closed this place down.

The Bartender is so rude. Do not waste your money here. They will break into your vehicle, and deny everything.

The service seems to be getting slower, the music is getting louder and the drinks weaker. I was offered small, medium or pint drink. I did no know places serve medium but got my usual pint and as it was being given to me I had to remind the staff person there was an ingredient missing. Oh, if customers have to wear masks shouldn't staff???
The music was so LOUD with only 11 people in the bar I heard people across the bar yelling to hear each other. I said it was too loud and I was leaving. The bar tender said ok and got me my tab.
Although the food is better and it is cleaner, the staff are slower to respond. It use to be a fun dive bar.

It is too bad the new owner could not establish a smoking and non smoking area outside. Many people love to sit outside but do not want all the smoke.

Five tries for this place is enough. I guess like someone else said, 'if you are not a regular then then you get lesser service'.

Bye.

My wife decided to check the place out. Right after ordering we started to get a very bad vibe from the place. Many of the patrons were not enjoying themselves. There was a small group of loud individuals who were eyeing people to start a fight. Even the staff was on edge. We just downed our drinks and left. Too much bad jojo is going on in this place.

We ordered the chicken wings with the hot hot sauce. Forget what they actually call it but it was freaking good! The wings were great but I could definitely take some of that sauce to-go! Basically a dive bar with great food which is always the goal.

Reading some of the 1 star reviews and I get it. I would agree if you are not a regular there you definitely will get lesser service.

After staying away five years because of a bad experience, I gave the place another try.

Despite the change in ownership, it's still a good place to avoid.

If you're a regular or a friend of a regular, you're probably OK. Otherwise, you'll barely be tolerated. Spend your money somewhere else.