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Property Description
Catfish Charlies Restaurant and Bar and American Lady Cruises! Your chance is here with this thriving riverfront restaurant with river cruise ship excursion business for sale in Dubuque, IA. A rare opportunity to own one of Dubuque's most iconic and profitable dining, beverage and excursion establishments, Catfish Charlies and the American Lady! Nestled right on the banks of the Mississippi River, this well-established restaurant and excursion business boasts over 20 years of proven success and a loyal customer base. The property benefits from a constant flow of local and tourist traffic year around. Even better, it's accessible by both vehicle and boat, drawing visitors from near and far. Rarely does a property of this quality and location paired with a thriving, turn-key business come to market. This creates such a opportunity to secure an asset in one of Dubuque?s most sought after areas. With retirement planning, ownership is highly motivated to execute a seamless transaction.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1630 E 16th Ext St
General
- Price: $2,440,000
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: Wirex_South_Central_Wisconsin_MLS_Corporation_SCW
- MLS ID: 2016782
- Updated: 2/27/2026
- Added to Site: 45 day(s) ago
Business
- Business For Sale: Yes
Additional Information
- Other Features: Restroom(s), Public Restrooms, Reception Area, Signage Available
Parking
- Parking Features: 56 or More Spaces, On-Site Parking, Paved Lot, Shared
Location
- Municipality: Dubuque
- County: Dubuque
- Driving Directions: Hwy 151/61 To 16th St Extension
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating/Cooling: Forced Air, Central Air Conditioning
Utilities
- Water/Sewer: Municipal Water, Municipal Sewer
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Freestanding
- Basement Desc.: None, None/Slab, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition/Fiberglass
- Square Feet: 5,568
- Square Feet Range: 5001 or More
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor/Public Record
- Year Built: 2005
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 1
Lot Features
- Zoning: commercial
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Water Frontage on Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Some of the sellers personal decorations. Smoker. Cruise ship is leased but can be purchased separately.
- Inclusions: American Lady floating office, sign, other items on the property with exception to sellers dedicated items
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Price & Sales History for 1630 E 16th Ext St
Date
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Price
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Source
2/18/2026
Listed
$2,440,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1630 E 16th Ext Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (MLS# 2016782) is a Retail property. 1630 E 16th Ext Street is currently listed for $2,440,000 and was received on February 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1630 E 16th Ext Street? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Dubuque? You can browse all Dubuque real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
