Atmosphere: You`ll be able to take in the view of Mississippi Valley from many seats at this establishment. The establishment has an elegant décor. The interior is accented by warm tones, enhanced by flowers and plants, and the lighting is warm. This is a white tableclothe restaurant, and cathedral ceilings add depth with an architectural impact.

The facility is spacious with high ceilings with seating for 225 people. It is warm and relaxed and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk is no problem here - noise level is unobtrusive.

More Reasons to Go: Enjoy the sounds of contemporary Jazz when you dine here. And, for your viewing pleasure, there`s a television available. Bittersweet On The Bluff is appropriate (if not ideal) for impressing clients, birthdays, anniversaries, other romantic evenings, groups and private parties; also, the restaurant is often frequented prior the theatre. When weather permits, enjoy seating outside on the deck.

Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. There`s a daily lunch buffet, plus a salad bar. Sunday brunch for $8.25 per person.A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is an excellent wine list. In addition, the facility has both a lounge and a seated bar inside.

Details to Note: Reservations are required on weekends. Smoking is permitted in smoking areas. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. It should be noted that this is an adult oriented restaurant. A parking lot is available for customers.

Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa and Discover

Tips on Finding: The location is in East Dubuque Illinois. Proceed East on Hwy 20 about 1.4 miles from Iowa/Illinois bridge. Take left at Camillius Drive. Go .2 miles down frontage road to Bittersweet Sign. Take Left and go halfway up the hill and take first left. This is a short country road that climbs the bluff and leads directly to the restaurant.

Hours of Operation: Dinner Mon & Thurs-Sat: 5pm-close
Lunch Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm