Great Place to eat new to area and loved the food and service received! Go to the Other Place and…read moresee for yourselves!

I don't often leave reviews, but I decided that this was the right time for another. I lived in the…read moreClear Lake/Mason City area of Iowa from 1994 to 1998, Does anyone remember Clear Lake Computers? I left Iowa in 1998, but when I did live here, when ever I had the hunger for pizza, it was ALWALYS the Chicken Alfrado pizza at the Other Place. There was just nothing better. Now, I haven'y been in Iowa for some time, but recent events brought me back, and I found myself in Clear Lake. A lot has changed. I drive down Main St and see all the changes. Does anyone remember Jerry Krause, who used to own the old truck stop that was called "Milepost 194" who eventually sold it, and then bought the Town Pump bar on Main? Anyway, back to the Other Place. It's been 28 years since I had their Chicken Alfrado pizza, and I knew that being back in town that I just had to have one again. I have to say. The one I got served Friday, was NOT like I remembered. It was dry. I couldn't even tell there was alfredo sauce on the pizza? it seemed like crust, chicken and cheese. Granted, there was plenty of cheese and chicken, but the lack of sauce was dissapointing. I don't know if the alfredo sauce is made in house, or if it's brought in. maybe their destributor changed over the years, and they can't get the same sauce that they used 28 years ago. Maybe the business changed ownership and changes were made. I don't know. What I can tell you is that back in 1998, the Alfredo Chicken pizza was AMAZING. It was my go to. It was best thing on the menu. It was what I recommended to everyone I knew. The pizza I had during my recent visit was just.... Meh...

My wife and I visited Pasta Bella on a Sunday evening around 5:00 PM. When we arrived, the…read morerestaurant was not very busy, but by the time we finished our meal, the dining room had filled up and was extremely busy--a good sign that this is a popular local favorite. One thing that stood out was how well staffed the restaurant was. Even as the dining room became busier, service never slowed down. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job making sure our drinks were filled, checking on our meals, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a house salad, and my wife had the Chicken Florentine (without mushrooms) along with a cup of Pasta Fagioli soup. Overall, the meal was excellent. The house salad was average but a nice size, featuring lettuce, a cucumber slice, a tomato slice, and croutons. The Pasta Fagioli soup had a very good flavor and was prepared a little differently than what we're accustomed to, but we both really enjoyed it. We were also served fresh-baked Italian rolls, which were warm and delicious. The entrée portions were extremely generous. My Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo arrived piping hot, and the Alfredo sauce had a phenomenal flavor. My wife's Chicken Florentine included two chicken breasts that were well-seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. We had planned to order dessert, but the portion sizes were so large that we simply didn't have room. For two dinners, soup, salad, rolls, and water to drink, our total bill was right around $40, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Pasta Bella to anyone looking for great Italian food, generous portions, attentive service, and outstanding value in Mason City.

I'm a huge fan of pasta, but not being able to have glutens limits where I go to eat. I went there…read morefor dinner with a friend and really wish I had gone sooner. It was delicious. You can start your meal off with a soup or salad. The salad is pretty simple. I went with the minestrone with gluten free noodles. It was delicious and I ate it all to the last drop. They also serve garlic bread with your meal. This is not gluten free so I did not try it, but everyone else had it and raved over it. I ordered the Chicken Florentine with gluten free noodles. They serve a lot of food and I was able to take it home and have a second meal out of it. It was even excellent the second day. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff was fantastic. They were friendly and efficient. The restaurant was really busy, but our waitress was able to check on us and make sure we were doing okay. The acoustics in the restaurant make it quite loud. Not in an obnoxious way, but this is not quiet dining. It's the perfect place to bring family and friends for a meal together. I'm not sure why I waited so long to try Pasta Bella, but I'm so glad I finally did. Not everything can be made gluten free so definitely talk to your waiter, but there are a lot of options.

Excellent place we've been going to for years. Food is great, and they treat you like family when…read morein there. They may even tell you off (joking) as this is that type of place. Have it whenever we can when in Mason City.

We mosied on over on a Tuesday night after hearing this place had some legit grub and we were…read morepleasantly surprised by what we found. First things first, this spot has some shwack hours - a few nights a week from 5:30-8:30 and on Sunday. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday they have an a la carte menu that includes, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tostadas, as well as their infamous chips. Seriously, the chips here are the best I've ever had. They were most-def homemade, crunchy and come with cheese dip and salsa! Absolutely incredible! Dinner consisted of enchiladas and tostadas, both of which were excellent! The enchilada was superb with an incredible amount of cheese inside and out. The tostada was delicious as well. This place defines a dive and it was great. The interior is a hodgepodge of decors that keep a pseudo Mexican theme, while meeting an American Gas Station. The icing on the Mexican inspired cake is the fact that you get to sign the wall on your way out! Worth checking out, but be sure to call ahead as they fill up quick most nights.

GE-Jo's remains one of our favorite spots in Clear Lake. Sitting outside across from the city park…read moreis great for al fresco dining! We always get the pizza and it never disappoints. The crust is airy and baked just right. We love the Hawaiian (Canadian bacon and pineapple). We also tried the nachos as a starter and they were delicious. No dinner is complete without a couple of their goblet sized drinks- strawberry daiquiri and margarita are long-time favorites. Service is always friendly and they make an effort to get your food and drinks to you quickly. We go to other outdoor dining locations in Clear Lake- but we always return to GE-Jo's.

Excellent pizza! Puffy, bubbly and lots of toppings! We had the supreme and also a…read morepepperoni/meatball. My favorite was the pepperoni/meatball - great flavor! The margaritas are LARGE! Our waitress was quick and friendly. The pizza was slow to arrive because there was a large party ahead of us and we were a party of 13. They treated us with fresh hot rolls- so so good! We weren't in a hurry, so it wasn't a problem for us. There is seating inside and outside. We sat outside and the weather was perfect! Would definitely go back!

Chicken and Fish are very good. Only thing missing is a side dish along with the fries. I would…read moresuggest a coleslaw of some kind and a slice of marbled rye... that's a fish fry! I just don't like a meal without some sort of veggie included.

I absolutely LOVE this place. I actually created this yelp account just so I could give them a…read moregreat review. I've only ever done the buffet but it is my favorite place to go for supper. The pizza & chicken are awesome! They have real mashed potatoes, crispy deep fried fish on fridays & a taco bar with real taco meat & not that nasty meat paste you find at most buffets that offer tacos. They also have chicken nuggets & french fries on the buffet which to my suprise both look & taste alot like Mcdonalds. They have a cherry & blue raspberry slushie machine, an ice cream machine & TVs at every table. The staff is SUPER friendly & the resturant is always very clean. Like I said, I... LOVE... THIS... PLACE!!!

Food is excellent - Delicious! Prices are a bit higher than you may expect, but well worth every…read morecent. Jen is friendly and helpful, as are rest of 'crew'. I have never been disappointed, in fact am always ready to 'stock' up on soups, salads, and desserts. Thank you ladies for your great service and friendly smiles. Linda Douglas

The food is always excellent, the service is fast and the staff and owner are welcoming. Be…read moreprepared for lines out the door to order food. Keep up the good work Jen!

DON'T Judge a steak by its building!! It looks cozy and old-school on the outside, but the food…read moreinside is straight-up legendary! The steaks are ridiculously tender, juicy and seasoned so simply that the flavor of the meat does all the talking. You can even cut it with plastic silverware if you need too! Like.. melt-in-your-mouth, cancel all your plans after, think about it for days...kind of good!!!!! Do NOT forget about the Greek spaghetti...the perfect combination of butter, cheese and whatever secret ingredient they use, is the best sidekick to the steak! I normally choose the filet. The Bread: just get it. Used best as a juice cleaner upper when you are saddened by the steak already being digested and all you have left is the liquid reminder that you just housed as steak faster than an Indy Car. Get there early. This is not a suggestion, this is a warning. They are always packed. Just remember, if you find yourself near a baseball complex....you are surely close to one of the best restaurants in the MIDWEST! Enjoy!

One of the best steaks I've ever had and their spaghetti noodles with steak juice on it is…read moreexceptional. Service was wonderful and made fabulous martinis Definitely will go back when I'm in town.

Our server (Emily) was new but gave us excellent service. My prime rib was a little more cooked…read morethan I prefer. Emily said take a bite & then let me know if you would like me to replace it. It was delicious (so I ate it all) we also got the flaming cheese appetizer. I highly recommend it.

Looked forward to eating here. Waitresses was great. Manager was a snarky old hag. Three of ordered…read moreprime rib. Came cold and tough as shoe leather.Don't eat here if you want good prime rib. Go to Thompson Iowa for the best prime rib.