The Diving Elk

The Diving Elk Relax and enjoy our classic and original cocktails, craft beer and quality food! Feel relaxed and ready to enjoy great food and drinks to match. Barnes

As soon as you walk through the front doors of The Diving Elk, you’ll be warmly greeted by our staff and our ambiance. With 18 craft beers on tap, handcrafted cocktails, and exceptional pub food, we know you'll find something special at The Diving Elk that will keep you coming back again and again. And as for the name…well, our name pays homage to a piece of Sioux City history. Before the turn of the 20th century, W.H. Barnes of Sioux City, Iowa, saw elk for the first time and became fascinated by the way they naturally jumped over any obstacle in their way. Barnes built a slight incline that he slowly trained his elk to ascend and then leap from. Their first jumps were a mere five feet high, but by raising the incline incrementally, the elk soon reached twenty feet. By 1903, the troupe was jumping from a forty-foot tower into a tank only sixteen feet across by six foot deep and headlining traveling shows as the nationally known "The Famous Diving Elks." "I did not realize what a sensation the elk would create, as I have put in so much time training them and raising the elevation foot by foot that I have become, like the elks, used to it. But I have since been told thousands of times that it is one of the most wonderful feats oeuvre accomplished with animals." - W.H.

Can’t think of a better way to start the morning! Breakfast tacos at the Elk!
09/13/2026

Can’t think of a better way to start the morning! Breakfast tacos at the Elk!

Some spicy goodness for a quick lunch option today or a gourmet twist on a lunch classic? We are your place!! See you at...
09/11/2026

Some spicy goodness for a quick lunch option today or a gourmet twist on a lunch classic? We are your place!! See you at 11! 😋

Stop in and try our new menu item only $10!! The Parm! 🤩😋
09/09/2026

Stop in and try our new menu item only $10!! The Parm! 🤩😋

A gourmet stuffed French toast for breakfast this morning? Come in and see us!!!☀️🍓
09/06/2026

A gourmet stuffed French toast for breakfast this morning?
 Come in and see us!!!☀️🍓

09/06/2026

It definitely feels like a brunch kind of morning 😉

Our weekend feature starts tonight! Pork Bao Buns $16! Seasoned pork mixed with mild chili bbq sauce, topped with a cucu...
09/03/2026

Our weekend feature starts tonight!
Pork Bao Buns $16!
Seasoned pork mixed with mild chili bbq sauce, topped with a cucumber, jalapeño, carrot relish, and Queso Fresca ,served with a lime vinaigrette garnished side salad!

This is a special you’re not going to want to miss! 🤩 Black and Bleu salad! Stop in and try it!! 😊
08/29/2026

This is a special you’re not going to want to miss! 🤩 Black and Bleu salad! Stop in and try it!! 😊

Today’s special!!🤩 Creole Je**ed Fish Tacos -$162 tacos with Creole seasoned & blackened Mahi, a poppyseed slaw, pineapp...
08/27/2026

Today’s special!!🤩
Creole Je**ed Fish Tacos -$16
2 tacos with Creole seasoned & blackened Mahi, a poppyseed slaw, pineapple, avocado, and southwest aioli + a side of steamed broccolini! if you’ve already gotten your veggies in for the day, you can substitute your side of broccolini for any one of our other sides!
Open at 11 see you soon!!

08/27/2026
After an immensely successful steak night , we decided to offer Beef Wellington for the weekend!!🤩  Supplies are limite...
08/21/2026

After an immensely successful steak night , we decided to offer Beef Wellington for the weekend!!🤩  Supplies are limited so stop in soon or call to reserve your entree!! 😊

Address

1101 4th Street
Sioux City, IA
51101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17122340000

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