Passed by this place about a month ago and decided to stop by and have some lunch between mud bog…read moreraces in Gray and Winterset today. The place is absolutely spotless and so clean! Ethan was our server and was very soft spoken but extremely nice and attentive! Beth, the COO, was running around helping out in the feed mill. She was extremely friendly and let us know that the whole place is family owned and operated. My fiancé and I each ordered the breaded tenderloin for lunch, he had fries and I had cheese curds as my side. The cheese curds were piping hot and delicious! The tenderloin was phenomenal! The breading was crispy and flavorful. The veggies on top, lettuce, onion and tomato, were fresh and added an excellent dimension to the sandwich. The best thing is that this restaurant is on the 2021 tenderloin trail! So stop by and enjoy the rustic atmosphere, excellent food and extremely friendly staff. I can't wait to be back!

Food was good but got there at 6 pm got food at 720 pm this was on a Wednesday night been that slow…read moresince it opened

Love this place. Stopped by between Des Moines and Sioux City and had a deliciously disgusting…read moremeal. Everything was yummy and so unhealthy. Garlic cheese ball and tater tot poutine? Amazing. The tenderloin was massive. And the broccoli cheese soup was a star. Tried the peach pie as well which I thoroughly enjoyed. The wait staff was super friendly and the ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for, a quality local establishment. Throughly enjoyed it.

The gf wanted to check out I-80 MetalArt and we found the Chuckwagon Restaurant right across the…read morestreet. We arrived pretty much at straight up noon on a Saturday. I fully expected the place to be packed as it appears to be pretty much the only show in town as far as a sit down restaurant. There was a please wait to be seated sign there as we walked in. We were greeted right away and seated in minutes. It's old school wood tables and chairs and I think there was a counter available. Ordering is done at the tables as well as settline your bill up with your server. Surprisingly the speed of service continued throughout the visit. After drinks we ordered the rodeo burger and fries, a tenderloin with chili cheese fries, and the garlic cheeseballs. The cheeseballs came with marinara and ranch. Fresh, hot, and fantastic! I've eaten a lot of tenderloins. Many that have been highlighted as Iowa Tenderloin Trail winners or participants... This is one of the better tenderloins I've had in the state! Obviously hand made, breaded, and fried. Not too thick and not too thin. Drained properly. Served with the essential condiments including the holy trinity (onions, dill pickles, and mustard). The gf liked her burger. It could have used more of the featured ranch and bbq sauce. The fries... Neither of us cared for them. Obviously hand made, but almost too thin and too greasy. We'd both opt for a different side next time. To each our own though. Almost every small town along this stretch of I-80 has a pub & grill. The menus vary a little, but are very similar in a lot of aspects. The quality of service and the cooks make the biggest differences. The Chuckwagon hit five stars in some aspects of both. Work on those fries and the flavor of the chili (horribly bland) and this review would have been five stars. I'm going to emphasize this again. Truly one of the best tenderloins I've had in the state! Keep doing what you are doing!

We had such a wonderful dining experience! The ribeye steak was absolutely one of the best I've…read moreever tasted, and my wife loved her pork chop just as much. We also enjoyed the salad--it was a fantastic addition to our meal! A big shoutout to the friendly service; everything was cooked to perfection. Overall, a excellent job and Planning another visit soon.

The Rusty Duck may look a little run-down from the outside, but once you step inside it has a warm,…read morewelcoming feel. Our waitress was amazing--friendly, attentive, and so helpful. The portions were HUGE, and the food was very good. Overall, a great experience. Would definitely recommend!

Great service! Great family running this. Quick service including fun weekly ice cream. Beautiful…read morehot beef sandwich and daily specials. Been here over 50 years. Very clean.

For my wife and I, some of this menu was a throwback to our 1970's days...Ham Steak, Hamburger…read moreSteak, Crispy dinner Hash Browns with onions and Cheese, a solid salad bar, and super reasonable prices. Full bar with my Tito's Cocktail at $4, and my wife's bottle of beer just $3.50. Salad bar had lots of salads...shredded iceberg with lots of dressing options, including a solid Blue Cheese. They also had potato, macaroni, pea, pasta, and other salads. The hamburger steak and wedge potatoes were very good. The hash browns were great, and my sirloin steak was very good--I added a bit of salt, and it was cooked just as I ordered it. The hot bun was a nice touch. Nice bar and lots of table seating. Our server was great-anticipate needs and checked in often. Food came out fast and they appeared to have a very solid takeout business. Give them a try!!

I've been meaning to give this place a try for quite some time. I finally made it there for dinner…read morewith my brother & father. Cliff's was a little of a drive for us, it was super easy to find located on a very nice Main Street. There was parking on both sides of the street. We walked in & were greeted immediately by the VERY FRIENDLY staff. It didn't take long for our server to attend to us. She was super friendly & very attentive! We haven't had such good service like this in a long time. She took our drink order & gave us a minute to decide. She made suggestions of what was good, noting that the tenderloin was an award winner in I believe 2023. So that's what my father & I had. He had a salad with this & I had onion rings. My brother had the hamburger steak & fries. It didn't take very long for our food to arrive, not too slow & not too fast, time enough for us to have most of our beers. The beer selection was limited and simple. They have a bar with alcohol. My brother had a Jim Beam & Coke. He said that it was mixed right, not too strong or too weak. The waitress zipped by our table frequently to chat & check on us while waiting for our food. That was really nice. The place was a little noisy, but not so bad we couldn't have a conversation. Our food came out hot & fresh. I definitely know why they won an award for their tenderloin. It was one of the best ones I've ever had & I'm looking forward to going back to have another one! The onion rings were outstanding too. I was very satisfied with my meal. Our bill came to around $66 before tip. We left a pretty good tip because our service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend a trip to Manning Iowa for this tenderloin. It was a great dining experience. Food was great, service was great & the restaurant was great(very clean & pleasant on the eyes)

Love Fireside! Beat steak in the area. Great salad bar with awesome variety. Consistent food and…read moreservice!

I hadn't been to Fireside in well over 20 years. I always enjoy a good prime rib and figured it…read morewould be a fun birthday trip. Overall the establishment was clean. I personally didn't care to walk into a place to enjoy a meal and have political coverage all over the tvs. I get that it's a small town, but sometimes you just want a break from all that. The salad bar was great with lots of options. The prime rib was at the end of it's run. After I ordered mine a few tables over they were told they were sold out. The piece I got was clearly towards the end. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. I'm all about supporting small business but was it worth the hour drive each way and almost double the price of Texas Roadhouse? No. Also be prepared that because it's a small town the other clientele are more concerned about the strangers at their steakhouse than they are their own meal. Only one server for the dining room we were in.

The Corner Station was recommended to us and we were so happy to find this cafe! There is plenty…read moreof seating inside and you are greeted by friendly employees and the locals who come here regularly. You'll even see trucks parked on the side of the road so that they can stop for lunch. Everything is homemade with several specials available each day. Homemade pie is spectacular as well! We were really impressed with the size of the sides that we got - lots of cheese curds that were so good! It appeared that they only took cash or a check, so you do need to be prepared for that.

Good home cooking with a comfortable diner feel. This is where the locals go and we were pleased…read morewhen it was suggested to us by someone at the distillery. Save room for the homemade pie.

Good homemade tavern food. I had a plate of battered onion rings with ranch. They are all in with…read morethe Norse feel. Clean. Quaint. Cozy. They even have free guest WiFi. Just ask for the password. When we came in it was 'goodbeer'

Inside is beautiful! Service was fabulous and the food was delicious!! Would definitely go back…read morewhen in the area.

Smells musty. As soon As we walked in they greeted us from…read moreA table and asked if We We're going to order food.

Great service and food. Good selection of breakfast andunch items. They also have ice cream and…read moreshakes!!

The food was so good, would def go back when in town. The Spinach artichoke dip was the best with…read morethe artichoke heart chunks used as the dippers! Staff was so kind and the service was great!

The Food and Service were amazing. The ambiance was great. They even have a sports bar.read more