Harbor Grille At Saylorville Lake Marina

Central Iowa’s only outdoor, lakeside, on-the-dock restaurant & bar open seasonally April through October. You’ll find us on the docks of Saylorville Lake Marina, just 10 minutes west of Ankeny on Hwy 415. Treat yourself to a sunny lakeside lunch or dinner summer weekdays Tuesday through Friday, or come out and enjoy cocktails and our free, live entertainment Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings through mid-October. We feature casual open-air dining that includes a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, hand-made pizzas and a breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday mornings. Be sure to check out our hours, menu and summer calendar of events below!

Early & Late Summer Hour :
(April, early May, September & early October as weather permits)

Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

4 p.m. – 1 a.m. (Kitchen closes 11 p.m.)
11 a.m. – 1 a.m. (Kitchen closes 11 p.m.)
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Kitchen closes 9 p.m.)

Peak Season Hours:
(Mid-May through Labor Day as weather permits)

Monday:
Tuesday - Thursday:
Friday:
*Saturday:
*Sunday:

Sorry, closed on Mondays
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Kitchen closes 10 p.m.)
11 a.m. – 1 a.m. (Kitchen closes 11 p.m.)
8 a.m. – 1 a.m. (Kitchen closes 11 p.m.)
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Kitchen closes 9 p.m.)

* Breakfast is available Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 8-11 a.m.
beginning May 17th through Labor Day Weekend.

Employment Opportunities - Employment Application (pdf)
The Harbor Grille is seeking kitchen staff and servers for full and part time employment beginning in early April. We will also be filling weekend evening security positions in May. You can stop by the marina office at 6170 NW Polk City Drive (located on Hwy 415 between Ankeny and Polk City) to pick-up an application, click and print an application, or call Jason at (515) 419-4872 for more information.

Band & Live Entertainment Bookings
We planned an exciting season of live lakeside entertainment! Join us on Thursday nights Memorial Day through Labor Day for live Acoustic music presented at no charge by a variety of professional, local musicians. This is a great night to bring the family! Live bands and deejays are also featured without cover on Friday and/or Saturday evenings. Check our entertainment calendar frequently at the link above; updates will be made periodically as available. Please note that all events are subject to change and/or possible cancellation due to weather. For more information, please call (515) 984-6542 or e-mail us at

Click Here To Download Menu (pdf)