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    Archie's Waeside

    4.0 (95 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    ARCHIE'S WAESIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Michelle P.

    One of our favorite spots that is not quite local but only a 30 minute drive. It's a great Saturday night to get a group together, cruise up to LeMars for the best steaks around, a good bottle of wine or two, and end with a little ice cream. A stop or four along the way home to continue the conversations and to check out other little small-town spots makes it extra fun. Service is top-notch at Archie's. We have only ever had above- average service there. Highly recommend.

    "steamed" ribeye. Fat not rendered no sear or anything. Honestly this is the second time. We wont be back.
    Lori C.

    I dont know what is going on with Archie's but the last two times we have been our steaks have been like steamed? No crust or grill on the steak at all. Server was great, still the best onion rings, but honestly we brought out of town friends and I was embarrassed. The fat wasnt rendered on the steak... I just dont get it?

    Archie's is usually packed: 45-90 minutes for a table. Imagine Mad Men's Don Draper holding court in this swanky space.
    Sarah N.

    Archie's Waeside was a family favorite long before it became a James Beard award winning eatery. So, I can almost reach this out-of-the-way gem without my GPS (yes, LeMars is small ... you'll understand as soon as you go!). The service here is warm, while maintaining excellence. Most customers go expecting to wait, so there's a relaxed vibe in the entryway as people sip drinks and share onion rings or other appetizers. The front room and bar have a swanky feel ... that cool, retro supper club. Expect at least a 45 minute wait. There is an app to give you a place in the queue. It isn't easy to choose between menu items, including steaks, Iowa, pork chops, and half pound burgers however, my parents My parents almost always order the Vals special. From here, settle into the supper club experience: a petite relish tray (resting in in ice chipsh complete with cubes of Velveeta and veggies. This is served alongside salad, rolls and crackers. Finally ... the main event - this usually involves meat, perhaps a topper such as mushrooms. And a side... Archie's food aims to please and if it doesn't, the staff is kind when asked for help or changes. The atmosphere is not fussy, but it can be a dress-up spot if you choose!

    a plate of meat and cheese

    Was highly recommended and rightly so for the area. Steaks and chops are quality meats cooked very well. Lacking in seasoning imo, although you can get the steak peppered and seared it's still just needing a little umpth. Russian salad is legit! Burger is the bomb "as in really good". Staff is the friendliest you ever meet, highly recommend the place for a quality dinner. If you aren't a steak snob like me it'll suffice but the staff makes you want to come back and keep trying something new.

    Salad with Russian Dressing
    Heather C.

    We stopped here for dinner on our drive from Denver to visit family in Minnesota with a friend that lives in the area and fell in love! If you call yourself a steak lover - you have to give Archie's a try. Don't let the location deceive you, this is the best quality meat in the Midwest prepared with incredible skill and is worth the drive. Three of us had the NY Prime and one of us had the Salmon - all were prepared perfectly, tasted excellent and served with a salad and in true midwestern style, your choice of potato. As a frequent Napa visitor, the wine list and prices will also blow your mind. Our server was attentive and provided great service and conversation. We liked it so much, we are going to build our trip around a stop at Archie's from now on!

    Aged angus
    Melody Y.

    Expect to wait to be seated! I tried making a reservation for 2 on a Friday night but this restaurant will only make a reservation for parties of 6 or more. There is plenty of room at the bar to grab drinks and or appetizers while you wait. We waited at the bar for about an hour before being seated. I got the strawberry shortcake frozen drink and it was very unique! They have a nice selection of beer on tap. The service at the bar was exceptional, everyone there was very friendly and checked up on us. The onion rings appetizer lived up to the hype! They were lightly battered and juicy. The ranch dipping sauce it came with was very buttery! The peppered New York strip steak was extremely flavorful and the seasoning on it was perfection. Don't make the mistake of putting any steak sauce or ketchup on it. The aged prime angus steak was perfectly tender and every bite melted in your mouth! And for those of you that eat the steak fat, you'll most definitely love this steak! Every bite will be a piece of heaven. The peppered New York strip is a leaner cut so I'd recommended this one if you don't like a fattier steak. Both steaks come with a good sized salad and a choice of potato. This place also gives bread, sliced carrots and pickles on the side. Presentation of the food maybe a tad off putting but the food is absolutely divine!!! Definitely worth the wait!!

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    Way overpriced boring food. The service saved our overall visit, the staff was attentive.

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    Food was excellent. Onion rings, salad, steaks all top notch. Server was knowledgeable and friendly.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing steaks. Prices can't be beat. This place is awesome. Ambiance is real old school but the food is incredible

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    5 years ago

    Great food, make reservations because you will need them if you want to be seated in a timely manner.

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    3 years ago

    Such a great steak house. The food is amazing, the service is top notch, and it's a great place to hang out

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    Always excellent food and service! Steaks, shrimp sides top notch. Love it. Looking forward to going back.

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    The Petite tenderloin is delicious. Tender enough to cut with a fork, cooked to perfection, seasoned just right, delicious.

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    The relish tray isn't what it used to be, and most of the steaks taste the same regardless how different they should taste.

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