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Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Nov 14, 2009 by PHATKATBBQCHEF (See all reviews by PHATKATBBQCHEF)
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Ribs are Very GOOD and the sampler platter is AWESOME

“Ribs are Very GOOD and the sampler platter is AWESOME”

Wishbone Inc
Nov 13, 2009 by PHATKATBBQCHEF from Waterloo (See all reviews by PHATKATBBQCHEF)
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[5]

“I have had over 3/4 of the item on the menu, there are 4 that I have had that could be improved, The hours are short, and lunchtime is busy, Overall, the food brings me back over and over again.”

Great Wall
Aug 28, 2009 by Allison

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great food, atmosphere, and quality. Good place for couples or families.
• It's not cheap.

“I've been eating at this restaurant for years, and have always been impressed by the fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. I enjoyed it as a kid with the whole family, with a date in my teens, and now with my husband and friends as an adult. The music and dimmed lighting make for a relaxing and potentially romantic atmosphere, the employees are friendly and kind, and the food's great! The prices might seem a little high, but for the quantity and quality that you get, it's worth it! Go, and enjoy! (One more thing: The Crab Rangoon are AMAZING, and I LOVE the egg drop soup. These are standard Chinese restaurant fare, but much better than anything I've tasted at any other restaurant.”

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
Aug 25, 2009 by June from Ottumwa

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• I could only eat two. And no room for pie either.

“I've still been going to the Canteen after moving from Ottumwa in 1960. I've made many trips from my 2nd home town, Chicago. It's still the best. I was there last month and should have bought a bag full to go. Next time!”

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Farmer Nick's Restaurant
Aug 23, 2009 by oldbuck from Cedar Rapids, IA.

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Good food, good prices, good service.
• It's not the fanciest place I've ever eaten in.

“We stopped at Nick's on Aug 22, 2009. We started with the homemade onion rings. There were enough in one large order for all 4 of us adults. The best I've had in years. Moved on to tenderloins. One had a nice side salad, 2 of us had fries. We got enough fries to share. My wife ordered the homemade vegetable, beef soup and a huge milk shake. I had to finish the shake. Our bill was less than $30 with tax. That's good eating at reasonable prices. The little gal that waited on us was friendly and efficient. Did I mention cute. Thanks' Nick's restaurant for more than just a good meal, we had a good time as well. We'll be back for some of that homemade pie next time.”

T C's Point After Inc
Aug 17, 2009 by David from Clinton, Iowa

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[7] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great small town atmosphere. Very friendly!
• Just a little too much grease in the blooming onion.

“This is a small-town at its best! A very friendly tavern with a good menu and great service. When the owner found out, it had been 25 years since I had visited, he came to me and shook my hand and welcomed us. The bartender, even though very busy, took the time to talk with us as well. We were impressed, and had a very good time and good food. My wife and I will go back and soon! See you there!”

Red Crow Grille
Aug 16, 2009 by Mary from St. Louis, MO

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great service and outstanding food!
• Noise level is loud.

“Wow! The Red Crow Grille was outstanding! My husband and I were in the area to play golf and were trying to find a great place to dine via the internet. What a surprise it was to find such a wonderful restaurant. Our waiter was friendly and very helpful. He was able to answer all our questions and make good recommendations. The food was out of this world. The presentation of each course was beautiful and every dish was so delicious. The only negative was the level of noise, but it is a sign of the place to eat. If we are ever in the area again, we will certainly dine there.”

Bishop Buffet 401
Aug 15, 2009 by Tommy and Jill from Denver

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Nothing.
• Cold disgusting food.

“Very bad, food was awful.”

Bishop Buffet 401
Aug 15, 2009 by Don from Waterloo

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Nothing.
• Everything.

“The food was cold and appeared to have been carried over from yesterday. I asked one of the servers and she replied that some was left over. The meat especially was of very inferior quality and poorly prepared. Places like this are what give buffets a bad name.”

Diamond Dave's
Jul 24, 2009 by Martie from Hamilton

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• The French fries were good.
• The service was extremely slow.

“The service was extremely slow. When we did get our food it was way overcooked and was horrible. This is not the first time this has happened here, but it will be the last time I go there. I try and go a few times just to give a place a chance. But when it happens again and again, I know it isn't getting any better. Our group won't be coming back.”

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
Jul 22, 2009 by Brenda from Melrose/Mt. Pleasant

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Quaint place.
• Nothing.

“My father took us to the Canteen as a treat. Loved it then, love it now. Hope the next generation enjoys it as much as we do! Quaint!”

The Boathouse
Jul 16, 2009 by Heather from Colorado Springs

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Food is normally good.
• Manager was very rude and talked down to me.

“We went with 4 kids and 4 adults. We sat on patio. Were told we could not all sit together and must sit at separate tables. Manager came out and belittled us in front of other customers. I pulled him inside and told him there was a better way to handle things. Manager blew me off and said whatever sir many times. Don't take your kids. Try to act like a high end restaurant yet sitting in plastic chairs on patio with two beer cans on ground. Manger really made us feel bad by saying things loudly in front of other customers and not just pulling someone aside or coming over to our table. Very rude! We won't return.”

House Of China Co
Jul 7, 2009 by Nate from Canton, Michigan

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[1] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Environment.
• Food.

“Did not even taste like Chinese food. The food was very bland, didn't have much taste to it. Spent around ten dollars for a good size plate of food that could feed 2 and was not worth it at all. My girlfriend and I went here and we were so upset. The fortune cookies were the best part, seriously!”

Mcdonalds
Jul 4, 2009 by Tara from Denison

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[2] • Service:[6] •

• Big macs and fries!
• Always mess up our order.

“They always mess up our order! Employees act retarded and are also rude!”

Sneaky Petes Cowboy Steaks Inc
Jun 24, 2009 by Toni from Somerset Ky

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“This is my favorite restaurant! The steaks have always been cooked to perfection. The portions are great and the salad bar is wonderful (an old bathtub filled with ice!). I love the cowboy atmosphere and the excellent view of the river. (Not to mention the ties hanging everywhere!) I never have had a bad experience there!”

Danish Inn Restaurant
Jun 8, 2009 by Sherry from Cumberland, Iowa

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The food is uniquely prepared.
• None.

“This restaurant has been a family favorite for over 20 years. We entertain musicians from all over the world and we always take them to The Danish Inn and they are always pleased. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc. It is so affordable to feed a family here with the buffet. I am also Danish, so this is very special. We can take visitors to the Danish Windmill, the Danish Museum, antiquing at The Egg Crate. I highly recommend this wonderful eating establishment. You won't leave hungry or dissatisfied.”

Half Moon Inn
Jun 2, 2009 by Susan from Chicago

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Service, value, quality.
• Not much to look at from the outside.

“A very classic Midwest supper club. Steak and potatoes straight up. Not much to look at from the outside but the kitchen is consistent the locals and regulars know this. Value and quality are the keys here!”

Gators Restaurant & Lounge
May 22, 2009 by Sam from Fairfield

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[5] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Alligator without a life.

“The food is alright. The part that makes this restaurant receive a low rating from me is the fact that there is an alligator that sits in a glass container so small it couldn't even turn around if it wanted to. This makes for a very poor and saddening experience. Lost my appetite the moment I saw it.”

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Gurneys Restaurant And Lounge
May 15, 2009 by Darreld from Atlantic, IA

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Excellent food.
• Too many people trying to get in on a Saturday night.

“I've been coming here for over 20 years. The food is always excellent and good portions for the money. They have a King cut Prime Rib that is to die for! And don't miss their blooming onion! I'd go there just for it!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
May 13, 2009 by Blaine from Ottumwa

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• None.

“My twin brother drive down from Cedar Rapids every once in awhile to have two or three of the best loose meat hamburgers around.”

Dairy Den
May 12, 2009 by Bob from Omaha, NE

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Great food and nice people.
• No inside seating.

“I travel to Dennison frequently. I always stop and get a burger. They have a lot of flavors. I can't find burgers like this anywhere else. This place has been there for many years.”

Minerva's Restaurant & Bar
Apr 28, 2009 by Don from Sioux City

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[7] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Atmosphere.
• Service, and prices.

“Above average food, high prices, average service. Go to Bev's on the River or Kahill's. You'll be glad.”

Tony's Trattoria
Apr 28, 2009 by Lisa from Grosse Pointe Farms

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Fantastic food in a great atmosphere and a perfect place.
• None.

“This was the best food I have ever eaten. The bar staff was courteous and respectful and made us fell at home from the start. The waiter was a young kid, but he was very nice and looked after us well. The food was delicious and attractive on the plate it arrived hot and in a reasonable amount of time. We took our time and ordered another Chocolate Martini and a Berries and Cream Martini as a prelude to dessert. The restaurant was hassle free and I felt I was treated with respect and courtesy and wasn't getting inferior treatment just because I am a woman. A really nice place with excellent service, and wonderful food, I recommend anyone try it for dinner. I could not be happier with the warm reception I was given in dear old Iowa.”

New China
Mar 27, 2009 by Fei

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Taste and amount.
• Long waiting.

“I am Chinese. I say the food is really Chinese. They have separate menus, one for Chinese food, the other for Americanized Chinese food. I only tried the former. The taste and the amount are all very satisfying. The only drawback is waiting. Don't go if you are in rush.”

Melsha Tap
Mar 18, 2009 by travis from swisher

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The workers.

“This place is the best bar in the world I know, I travel.”

Canteen Lunch In The Alley
Mar 17, 2009 by Greg Herrick from Jackson Hole

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] •

• Nothing like it anywhere else that I know of. Don't miss a Canteen.
• Absolutely nothing.

“The Canteen is a wonderful piece of Americana offering a delicious one-of-a-kind sandwich. I grew up in Ottumwa and not trip home is complete without a Canteen. I like mine dry with everything, and I almost always do a reorder. If you're within 100 miles or so, I suggest you try one!”

The Broiler Inc
Mar 9, 2009 by Steven from Souix City

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Great food all well cooked.
• Decor could be a little bit more lively.

“I used to eat here when I attended Iowa State back in day. Now that my son is going, I thought I would stop in and try it out again. I guess the original owners are running it again I never knew ownership changed hands but I guess it did. I would recommend any of the steaks with the De Burgo sauce it's good stuff. My wife had the Orange Ruffy and loved it. She said it had a nice light flavor. It seemed a little on the pricey side but considering we had steak and fish, the price isn't any different from any other places.”

Bridgemans Restaurant
Feb 26, 2009 by Max

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Out of business.
• Out of business.

“Out of business !”

Great Wall
Feb 26, 2009 by Max

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[5] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Nice if you order from the menu.
• Too much MSG!

“I love Chinese food, but after 3 bad experiences, I go to Hy-Vee on Agency for Chinese food. Maybe if you order from the menu it will be alright, but too much MSG in the food on the buffet.”

Ryan's
Feb 26, 2009 by MAX

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Appears clean.
• Cockroaches on the salad bar, what are they hiding in the kitchen?.

“My friend saw something crawling on his plate while at the salad bar. It was hundreds of tiny cockroaches! Need I say more?.”

Godfather's Pizza
Feb 26, 2009 by Max

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Was good, but now gone.
• Out of business.

“Out of business !”

El Taco Casa
Feb 26, 2009 by Max

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Absolute best tenderloin in the country! Good Mexican food also.
• Kind of small and hard to find, but worth the search!

“From Chicago to KC, you will not find a better tenderloin, and I've tried a ton! I actually watched a guy hammering out fresh pork chops with a tendering hammer before throwing them into a batch of some of the best tasting crunchy coating. Mexican food is pretty good too, and other stuff available for picky kids is pretty good, because my kids eat it all, and that happens at no other restaurant, not even McDonnell's! It is kind of hard to find for out-of-towner, but close to the ball park. But it is well worth seeking out, just head toward the river from the ball park and it is about a quarter mile east on the right side of the road, across from the Y.”

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Carlos Okellys Mexican Cafe
Feb 26, 2009 by Brian

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Service is good, restaurant is clean, nice location.
• Food is more than likely going to be cold, tried 3 times, no more!

“If you like your food from Luke warm to cold you will do just fine here, otherwise, keep driving!”

Fireside Lounge
Feb 12, 2009 by lorraine young from willoughy,ohio

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The best lounge in Atlantic
• None.

“The lounge provided a very friendly home town atmosphere. It is a place where friends gather to visit, watch sorting events. It also provides smoking facility outside. Holiday festivities such as a Halloween party and new years eve gathering with music. There are also karaoke events.”

Mekong Restaurant
Feb 6, 2009 by Douglas from Wellman, IA

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[3] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Nice settings. Clean, friendly. Good chicken wing appetizer.
• Incredibly bad beef curry.

“I dined just recently at the Mekong, and was a little dismayed. I had the Mekong chicken wings as well, and these were quite good, but my entree of curry beef with rice was without a doubt the worst curry dish I've every sampled in my life. The menu is very sparse on details for this dish (it says mainly beef cooked with curry). It doesn't mention the veggies (which in this case I'm assuming were bamboo shoots, some cabbage and onions. I could be wrong as they were cooked to a blandish consistency). The menu lists spicy. This dish was very spicy. The beef in the dish (which I'm taking on face value, because the flavor of beef was devoid of this particular dish) was badly cooked, and the texture itself was like eating a used dish sponge. The veggies in question actually tasted dirty (as in bits of unidentifiable particulate all through out. Too bad, because place does really look nice. They've recently moved down riverside drive from the recent flooding, and the new location has ambiance. It just doesn't have decent food.”

Kfc Tacobell
Jan 26, 2009 by Bill from Red Oak

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The service.
• The place needs better music and more to look at.

“I personally enjoyed my stay at KFC/taco bell. The manager is great, took great care of us. Also another employees were very helpful too.”

Pizza Hut
Jan 20, 2009 by Quilly from Fairfield

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• It is close to another restaurant, that serves decent food.
• There were roaches in my food.

“I have had horrible service every time I have been here. Not to mention substandard food quality. I went to the restroom there in August and was using the restroom, when I walked in, it reeked! I was washing my hands when the Manager, appeared from one of the stalls. He quickly walked back into the kitchen. Yes you heard me right. He never washed his hands! I walked by the kitchen and noticed him making a pizza. When I sat (feeling nausea) I look at our pizza and saw something under the cheese. a roach. We left without saying anything.”

Green Gables Restaurant Inc
Jan 20, 2009 by M. from Sioux City area

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[4] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Clean, attentive service, nice decor, locally owned.
• The food was pretty disappointing. Not worth the money.

“I was so disappointed in this place. Had been told it was good so I had high expectations, but the food was not that good. It was later in the evening when I went, but thats no excuse. The night I went the food was about on par with Denny's. It isn't as cheap as Denny's, though. Go to Perkins.”

Fin 'N Feather
Jan 19, 2009 by Cat Fan from Manhattan, Kansas

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Great chicken.
• It was a little smoky. But Iowa has now banned smoking in bars.

“The roasted chicken on Thursday night is great. It's a small town bar. The Big City traveler may consider it a dive, that's ok. The people are friendly and everyone seems to enjoy themselves while at the Fin.”

Bryn-Mawr Steakhouse
Jan 16, 2009 by Randy from Lone Tree

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Always good, the best steakhouse in the area.
• Nothing.

“Top quality steaks served in a road house style restaurant. Salads and Onion rings are great too. Have never had a bad experience there.”

Windrow Restaurant & Spt Bar
Jan 13, 2009 by ann from Atlanta

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Reuben sandwich is good.
• Bad salad and food bar.

“They have a salad bar but not a lot of choices. No fresh fruit. Not a good value for the price they charge. They have a few good sandwiches though.”

Negrons Mexican Food
Jan 11, 2009 by Cole from Merrill

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[2] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[2]

• It's cheap.
• The menu.

“Very bland - just not good at all.”

Town House Cafe
Dec 31, 2008 by Casey from West union

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Big portions.
• Grungy carpet.

“This place has good food and very friendly staff unless you go on Thursday which is dollar burger night and the place is a zoo you wait approx. 1 min for your food and that is that but the waiter staff is so busy your lucky to see her or him again the rest of the evening.”

Yen Ching Rest
Dec 26, 2008 by Scott from Dubuque

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Fantastic food, great price, awesome staff.
• Can't go there often enough.

“Great variety of food, the prices are good, and the taste is great! The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is perfect, a great dining experience to be had.”

Applebee's
Dec 19, 2008 by Cheyenne from Columbus Junction

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The waiter was really fun; he treated us like a couple of old pals.
• I have no complaints.

“The waiter was a blast, the food was even more amazing than I remembered. I could eat a bucket of them. I can't wait to go back.”

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
Dec 11, 2008 by Prod

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Consistently good food.
• Their tamales are just okay.

“Consistently good. Wonderful hard tacos, great shrimp cocktail, desserts are good, everything is good.”

Fazolis
Dec 10, 2008 by Mike Murphy from Cedar Rapids

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Everything was clean, food was hot, fresh and fast.
• Nothing really bad stood out.

“Myself & family eat there 2-3 times a month. Very consistent food and service. Family value type meals. Love the bread sticks! Have taken daughters soccer team there after tournaments, quick and easy.”

Taco Johns
Dec 3, 2008 by blaisze from boone

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Food.
• People.

“The servers could be better, but the food is amazing!”

Devotay Inc
Dec 2, 2008 by Jewell from Iowa

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great food and service.
• A little cramped for kids. Also not sure if they would like anything on the menu.

“Good food and very friendly service. However not sure I'd take my kids here, but would definitely go back with a group of friends or just me and my husband.”

Lucianos
Nov 24, 2008 by Scott from Omaha

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Dessert was delicious.
• No kid's menu.

“The place would be a romantic setting for a couple or a few friends. The large square tables our group of 15 had made it difficult to converse quietly with the people that sat across the table (they were too far away). We ordered dessert that was very delicious but did not get dinner. I was amazed that the place had a cute kid's bathroom but did not offer a kid's menu. Reasonable price suggestions for a kid's menu are spaghetti, personal size peanut butter & jelly pizza, mini corn dogs and grilled cheese.”