Spillway Drive-In

American Restaurant
24700 140th St, Orleans, IA 51360, United States +1 712-336-1116
(192 Reviews)

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Description

Spillway Drive-In is an American Restaurant at 24700 140th St, Orleans, IA 51360, United States with 192 user reviews. Peak wait times reach up to 30 minutes on Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Saturday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Other days see waits up to 15 minutes between midday and evening hours. Featured menu options include Junior Flavorburst - Blue Goo Raspberry, Flavor Burst- Green Apple Raspberry, and Ice Cream Cone, offering a range of flavorful treats.

Amenities

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Great dessert
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Comfort food
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Reviews (192)

4 Superb Reviews Out of 192 Reviews
Amazing
102
Great
42
Okay
14
Not Great
11
Terrible
23
  • Jeanean Willems
    Mar 12, 2026 - 8:42 pm

    We had sundaes after we fished the spillway. It was great to have an outdoor hand washing station right there. The canopies helped us to not get wet in the light rain.

  • Geoff Osterberg
    Mar 12, 2026 - 8:46 am

    Great place for family or if you just need something quick to cool off with. Usually busy in the Summer months. Most the staff is great but there is one girl there this year that is not a people person

  • Bruce A. Babcock
    Feb 20, 2026 - 3:06 pm

    Good and fresh food! Ice cream is excellent. The view of Spirit Lake is nice too. Lots goes on in this little area. Next to the fish hatchery too. Nice place to learn a little bit too.

  • Dave Mason
    Feb 11, 2026 - 10:35 pm

    A great place to grab a quick bite and enjoy the lake. The young man working patiently endured my sister's myriad menu questions. He was very polite and knowledgeable. The food was fine and hit the spot as we enjoyed the view. We were even treated to a guest appearance of a bald eagle!!! How cool is that!

  • Debra Boetel
    Jan 16, 2026 - 1:34 pm

    They have the best chili cheese fries. Have only been there a couple of times but will certainly make it a regular stop this summer. There is usually a line to order your food, but the wait is minimal.

  • Tabatha Peterson
    Jan 16, 2026 - 7:51 am

    My husband and I shared a generous serving of cheese curds which were more than enough for the both of us. I ordered the burger and requested veggies...I wasn't expecting sweet pickles on my burger, but that is how they serve them here. My husband had the chili cheese dog. The chili was too sweet for his liking, but if you have a sweet tooth, this place is for you!

  • Sheila Ove
    Dec 18, 2025 - 3:04 pm

    Came tonight, it was relatively busy. Had our order up in less than 4 minutes. It was simple ice cream sandwich and a cone. Not gourmet but that's not expected at a drive in happy with service and product. You get all the lake and spillway free. Great place and away from the hustle of Okoboji.

  • Shawna Wahl
    Dec 06, 2025 - 2:06 am

    Love the flavor burst ice cream cones, while I haven't tried everything on the menu, we have enjoyed everything we have tried so far. Cute snack shack place by lake.

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