Welcome to Louie’s  

Louie’s is the local corner bistro overlooking beautiful Lake Rathbun, near Moravia, Iowa.

Friends, hunters, and fishermen - come as you are to savor hand-cut steaks, big Angus burgers, Italian and Asian specialties as well as artisan pizzas. Gaze out on the lake while enjoying Louie’s eclectic atmosphere which is a casual blend of Sinatra, Jimmy Buffet, jazz and fun!

Buck Creek Marina on Rathbun Lake

Celebrate at Louie’s  

Plan your special event at Louie’s Lakeside Bistro in the banquet rooms with seating up to 150.

We customize our banquet rooms and menus to fit holiday, birthday, anniversary parties and corporate meetings to meet your budget.  Come watch your favorite college and professional teams on Louie’s projection room television while savoring a great meal.

Louie's Banquet Room

Open All Year!  

Now you can retreat to Louie’s year round!

NEW! Now you can enjoy Louies Lakeside Bistro on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-11 PM October 1 – March 1 when the boating season is over! Our summer hours will resume again from Thursdays – Sunday once the marina opens for our boaters and campers on March 1.

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Location & Directions

Louie’s Lakeside Bistro
located at Buck Creek Marina
21646 Marina Place
Moravia, Iowa 53571
(515) 371-5599
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Winter Business Hours

  • Monday - Thursday:Closed
  • Friday - Saturday:05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Sunday:Closed

Nightly Specials

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Louie's Lakeside Bistro

Louie’s Lakeside Bistro is not your typical restaurant – it is the corner bistro overlooking beautiful Lake Rathbun, Iowa’s Ocean.

Because Louie's is located at a working marina, it allows you to see what lake life is like while enjoying a great meal. You can sit on the deck or gaze out to view wildlife, boaters, fisherman as well as deck hands servicing boats while sipping a cocktail. You can relish a hand-cut steak, smoked meats or simply consume a wonderful Angus burger. We also feature gourmet Italian and Asian specialties as well as artisan pizzas. We always have nightly dinner and drink specials too. Louie’s atmosphere is a casual eclectic blend of Sinatra, Jimmy Buffet, jazz, boating and fun. Come enjoy!