Great food, great service with a cozy vibe. Best BLT I've ever had! Will definitely be backread more

This spot was just ok for me. It's a cute place to swing by for a quick weekend drink or to catch…read moreup with friends, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. We went at a weird time, around 3 PM so not rush hour and the service was super slow. There was only one other group there at the time, but we waited about an hour and a half and barely saw our server. They had fun Moscow mule flights that my friend and I were excited to try, but we never got a chance to order them since no one came back to our table until the very end, which was kind of a bummer. The food was decent, nothing amazing. Overall, it feels like a chill neighborhood hangout for when you don't have anywhere to be. But if you're looking for something a little more efficient, this probably isn't your spot.

Checks ALL the boxes - friendly staff…read more- outstanding food - best hamburger in Des Moines Love this place

Great service and food. You order at the counter and then they bring it to you. They have daily…read morespecials and even a special price on a burger or tenderloin Monday through Thursday 3-5.

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $21 06/12/2025 Several of my wife's co-workers have recommended this place for a while and we got the chance to try it out tonight with our neighbors. We loved the look and feel as we walked up to the building and felt that the overall experience was well above average. Our only 'beef' was that most of the unique beers listed on their table menus were not available - tap options were limited to a few domestic beers, which was disappointing for restaurant with "Tap" in its name. The perfect evening on the patio and quality of the food offset this disappointment though. For our dinners, I ordered the Smachos (see picture) and asked to have them delivered as an appetizer - as I wasn't that hungry. My wife and one of our neighbors each ordered Tenderloins (see pictures). All of the food was delicious and highly recommended. We especially enjoyed the Smachos, which had pieces of their smash burger included in the toppings and were fantastic for sharing. While it is a bit off the beaten path for those of you living in Des Moines, it is only about 10 minutes to the West on a divided highway. We found the peaceful charm of the shaded patio next to the brick street out front contributed to a nice dinner with our friends and enjoyed the stop. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

The food here is always solid! Well cooked, good quality ingredients, and tasty. We get takeout…read morequite frequently from here and have never had any issues.

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!

What a fun place for a small town. We decided this Friday…read moreevening to take out a couple friends who lived in Adel. They suggested some food and bowling. We went in on a Friday evening expecting the place to be packed. For some reason this evening it was quiet. The staff were very friendly. I was able to easily order a drink. Our friends were able to easily order food. They got burgers and cheese balls. My friend got a pizza burger. The evening started to get exciting when the lights dimmed and the lasers and black lights started. The price was right for a few games and shoes. We had a really good time bowling and enjoying the music. The staff said usually the Fridays were busier but this one we somehow had the place to ourselves. I would recommend this for a fun night out with friends or family. There are also video games and a full bar. I think we will be back especially if we could party with the place to ourselves.

I have been pleasantly surprised by the kitchen here. They make a great patty melt and the fries…read moreare delicious. For a great bowling experience, the remodeling makes this bowling alley a winner.

Happy they're open! The food is absolutely awesome, and the drink selections are creative and…read moregenuinely fun to explore. The service is consistently great, and the atmosphere feels lively, welcoming, and totally on point from the moment you walk in. Highly recommend

What a gem! This place was amazing. Such a cool building, loved the atmosphere. Service was…read morespectacular! We sat at the bar (you can make reservations for the bar, which is our favorite place to sit-highly recommend getting reservations for the weekend nights!). Creative cocktails, food had really great flavor. We were in town from Omaha and we will definitely be back!

We got tired of the regular places in our town, so we drove to the next town and found this place…read more Very unassuming on the exterior, but warm and inviting inside. It has kind of a Wisconsin bar feel. Country music playing on one tv, hunting shows on another. The walls are covered with fun signs and memorabilia. Everyone who works here is extremely friendly and pleasant to chat with. And they have fun! Every Friday they have a Features menu. I'm told it always has prime rib and some kind of fish special, and some kind of chicken special. I saw someone with the prime rib...it looked amazing. We had the jalapeño moz sticks. They were really good. A touch of heat with great jalapeño flavor. The pork tenderloin sandwich was good, not greasy at all. The last thing we had was the Chislic...deep fried cubes of meat. Again, not greasy at all. A bit salty tho. But good, and more importantly, something different. The bar setup and offerings are pretty good. Prices are good. I'm super excited we found this place and will be back to try the prime rib.

So-so only but server was nice , cooking service was slow…read more Mushroom Swiss burger was ok. Fries not so good

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!

Great food, yummy burger and tots! Friendly and cozy with great tunes coming through the speakers…read more Good service as well.

I've reviewed this establishment before, it's still awesome. Wings are as good as ever. Get them…read moreplain with sauce on the side. Can't go wrong. They changed their poutine fries a bit which I don't think are as good. But you can get poutine tots which are banging. Beer is cheap. Wine is good enough and cheap with favorable pours. Love this place.

Great buttermilk burger and service was fast and food was delicious and hot …read more My son had the bacon burger and he said that was 9.5/10 Keep up the good work

Just a short drive West of the metro right along the bike trail in Dallas Center you will find The…read moreHandlebar. Executive Chef/Managing Partner Jenny Symonds took over The Handlebar back in April I think and she brought her experience and a new menu with her. Being a little bit of a foodie I've followed Jenny through four previous steps in her career...so it was only a matter of time until I made it down to The Handlebar. Pulling in The Handlebar has an almost country market look to the property rather than a restaurant. It's cute. A HUGE parking lot, a large patio, and accommodations for bicycles. The decor inside is tasteful and modern. The dining area looked clean. Darn near spotless. A hostess greets you as you walk in and seats you. Along with a lunch and dinner menu they also offer a full bar. Seating inside is low top table and chairs and a bar and bar stools. A server both takes your order and presents you with your bill at the table. The menus aren't overwhelming but still cover all the bases (apps, sandwiches, other entrees, pizza, etc.). Comfort food to a few Asian spin/fusion dishes that I've come to expect on one of Jenny's menus. Today I ordered the bike tire tenderloin with a side of cucumber salad and a soda (Coke products) for dine-in and an order of the raspberry cheesecake egg rolls to go. Steve Roberts has a very good tenderloin just down the road in Redfield (Dexfield Diner & Pub). He has some BPT competition here...! The Handlebar's tenderloin is a little thinner but bigger around... There's a reason they call it the bike tire... They offer a second bun at no extra charge. Served burn your mouth hot and still steaming. Drained properly. Absolutely no residual grease to ruin the experience. I saw quite a few of them walked by me by staff today; you can tell it's a popular item. Both great tenderloins! And if you like tenderloins you should try one of each... Courtney was my server today and she did an excellent job from start to finish! I was surprised to see the amount of staff on site on a Sunday. There were at least four servers...maybe five and Chef Ryan was in the back. Evidently they haven't heard about the staffing shortage other places are having. Just kidding...! I'm sure they have...it's just not something they seem to be struggling with right now. The cucumber salad was cold and fresh. A nice break in between bites of the tenderloin. I wish the portion of the salad had been just a little bigger. I grew up in a town like Dallas Center, Actually quite a bit smaller than Dallas Center...but the same demographic of people (minus the bicycling community). A Casey's, a small downtown, and a smattering of businesses, and no stop lights. I was a little bit worried for The Handlebar venture with the changes Jenny might bring. Would she be able to please both the newer generation and maintain the older regulars? Yeah...I overthink things sometimes. I could tell by looking around today that it appears she has been successful with both. Older gentlemen (probably farmers taking a break from harvest) enjoying a Sunday meal by themselves and some with their family. Bicyclists both on the patio and dining inside... Dallas Center is a nice little community and especially pretty right now with it being Fall. I'd love to tell you those raspberry cheesecake egg rolls made it back to Clive...but with all transparency they only made it down a couple of side streets and around the city park. They are amazing! I've had them before. They were on one of Jenny's previous menus... Feel like getting out of the Des Moines metro for dinner? Enjoy the Fall colors and make the drive down to Dallas Center and check out The Handlebar! I know I'll be going back! That hot beef stack on the dinner menu... The picture of it on their Facebook page sure screams... OMG! Like and check out their Facebook page for hours, additional details, etc. https://www.facebook.com/thehandlebardc/