The food has always been outstanding. This is our third time back so that should tell you something…read moreright there. We got the mac & cheese and are sharing it. my girlfriend really likes the mac & cheese. I also ordered the shrimp appetizer. Service has always been outstanding here. The building is new but the ambience is good.

I feel like I need to stress that this particular review is for one visit only. I visit this…read moreestablishment often and normally have at least a good, if not great, overall experience. My husband visited on a Friday night. Fish fry Friday. He ordered the mushroom and swiss burger with sweet potato fries. The burger was dry. Maybe not overcooked, but definitely dry. It is literally a burger with Swiss cheese and a few mushroom slices. The sweet potato fries were just that. No seasoning of any kind and no dipping sauce to accompany. Not a deal breaker, but nothing standout. My flight was delayed but I was craving their fish tacos. I've ordered these so many times and they are my go to, because they never fail me. Even when they changed the menu from 3-tacos to 2-tacos, still a favorite. That changed Friday night. My husband ended up ordering them to go for me because again, delayed flight. When I opened the container, had I not been so tired, I would have driven right back there and asked for replacement tacos. (I realize this part is on me, so don't come for me, I'll talk to them on my next visit, because I'll be back). The fish was tiny and almost burnt on the outside. Inside the batter, the fish was dry and almost not edible. I ate one taco, mostly tortilla, pico and cabbage, and half of my fries. Talk about disappointment. I'm not saying don't try the fish tacos, but maybe not on a Fish Fry Friday night when it might be too much for the cooking staff. On the plus side, the sauce on the tacos was tasty!

We stopped at Ron-Da-Voo Lounge & Deli in Vinton after a hot day of bike riding from Toledo toward…read moreAlburnett, and it ended up being a really good mid-ride stop. Walking in from the bright sun, it was dark inside -- almost too dark at first -- but we were greeted kindly right away and pretty quickly felt like we were being treated like family. They let us plug in devices to charge, waters and drinks came quickly, and the prices were very reasonable. I tried a suggested non-menu crab quesadilla with raspberry vinaigrette, and it was perfect light fare for a mid-ride meal. Kim had the roast beef hoagie with slaw and a pickle, and she enjoyed hers too. Nothing was necessarily fancy or over-the-top special, but the food was good, hit the spot, and was respectably priced. The place has a cool old-town, small-town bar vibe and clearly caters to locals, which I actually liked. Everyone seemed to know each other. The bathrooms were very small, and the whole place is a bit tired, but somehow that kind of worked with the ambiance. From the outside, it is pretty unassuming, and if you were not looking for it, you could easily go right by. But if we find ourselves back in Vinton, we would for sure stop again. The service was FANTASTIC!

Food is always good, we usually do take out, it is quick and they always get our order right…read more Friendly staff

We came in on a Wednesday. The doors were open. We sat at the bar, while listening to two managers…read moretalk at the bar , about staffing needs while on their laptops. We sat for 3-4 minutes before I asked if someone was a bartender. We were told the bar was not open till 3 pm by a manager, who was aloof, to us being there less than a foot away. Ok ay attention to who sits down in your establishment.

This place was so cool!!! I cannot wait to come back. Their drink menu was fun to explore for a…read moresmall get together.

Worst food ever!!! What they charge for what you get is…read moreabsolutely ridiculous!! Ordered 2 tenderloins and a side of fried cauliflower. The cauliflower was just ok and the portion was very tiny. Have you ever noticed a frozen meat patty at say....a Dollar Tree (I've never tried one) but that would've been better than what we got served. It came on a sweet hamburger bun (without being told) Did we bring it to the server's attention??? Would have if she ever came back to the table! 33 dollars and some change for 2 "tenderloin" sandwiches and the cauliflower. No drinks but water. Don't waste your time or money at this place.

The food here is awesome! Tried most things on the menu and it is all great. The tenderloins are to…read moredie for and the broasted chicken is as good or better as any place around. The service here is also top-notch. They take good care of you. It does get a little busy on Pool league night.

Stopped here on a bike ride because it's right off the trail. Indoor and outdoor eating space which…read moreis nice when it isn't too hot out. I split the tenderloin with a friend and it was plenty for both of us. Everyone's food looked and tasted great. You can upgrade to a lot of different sides as well. I would not say upgrading to the onion rings were worth it, but a friend upgraded to cheese curds and those were great. Plenty of drinks to go around and an overall great experience. Staff were nice and restaurant was clean. They do have a pool table as well.

workers are nice and respectful. food is really good. Worker always greet us and treat us with…read morerespect.

Great people, good drinks at a decent price, biker friendly! Multiple pool tables. It's a great…read moreplace in a nice small town right along 380 in Iowa north of Cedar Rapids.

The drinks were great the pizza was really good. The service was amazing owner is so sweet and has…read moresuch a great story!

Great tenderloin and fries, good service. If you like bar food and friendly people it's the place.read more

So.. this is for the idiot who added Whiskey's to the "dive bars" group GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR…read moreASS!! At least long enough to take it to Newhall & experience the fantastic food prepared by enthusiastic cooks who take pride in everything that leaves their kitchen & they rightfully should And once you have met the owner, Michelle, you will walk away feeling blessed ... Her beautiful soul has an everlasting affect

Excellent food! Service is working out the kinks…read more Went twice in one week for dinner. Beer cheese soup is to die for! Steaks are flavorful and cooked just how one orders them! Service could use a little work - there seemed to be almost as many employees in the building as customers both times we visited and service was pretty slow. We sat for twenty minutes at the bar without even being acknowledged.

I hear from my friends Carmen and Brian that this is the place to go for the greatest steak dinner…read more Next time I'm back in the area. Let's all go! I know from past visits that the live music and beer is outstanding.

Fun Joint! And get an education while you get entertained. Doug would give you the shirt off his…read moreback.

COLD beer , great free locally grown popcorn, awesome pizza…read more also has outdoor area to enjoy your beer. If you can get by the guy near the door asking forty nunya questions , it will be worth your time to visit. and great bartenders !

This is the coolest bar I've ever been to in Iowa, if not one of the coolest bars I've ever been…read moreto- PERIOD! The Sanity Room takes "theme" bar to a whole new level. There is a state mental facility outside of Independence, Iowa, and hence the theme of the Sanity Room. But don't think it's cold and creepy. No. The owners have gone to great lengths to make this an inviting place complete with the unique chairs, private small booths, and kitschy motto signs surrounding the place (one of my faves: "I can only please one person per day. Today I choose me."). They serve shots in pill bottles and syringes, and the staff will even make you don a patient gown, sit in the old hospital bed (vintage and they claim it came from the state hospital), and then administer the shots while wearing a doctor's coat. Genius! After you are vaccinated, you get a sticker. As if the booze wasn't awesome enough! And let's talk about the booze. This is a full bar that also features some great craft and local beers, as well as a local wine. Iowa wine, you ask? It was by far the best I sampled and I bought a bottle. Yeah, you can buy their stock too, if they have enough. As for specialty cocktails? Look no further than the bloody mary made with Chardonnay. That's right, I said the bloody mary is made with wine. And it's delicious. Since wine doesn't have as much alcohol as vodka, you might have to drink a lot to get the same effect, but with a taste like this you won't mind. The Sanity Room does seem to be a work in progress as they only have one unisex bathroom but they are working on more accommodations. Still, it's small so you can't imagine there would ever be a long line. It also sits in the back of an antique store, so blink and you might miss it. I know we did the first time we walked by, but the second time we took a chance and walked in and I am so glad we did! There's even a back patio area that overlooks the Wapsipinican River. The only bad thing would be that there are no TVs in the Sanity Room. I question if this would change the integrity of the bar, as it might compromise the theme and inviting nature. But I am a sports nut and there would be nothing better than belly up at the bar, drinking a glass of La T Da & watching the game! Seriously, if you're ever in Independence and you don't stop in here, you're missing out. I can't wait to get back and get my dose of Sanity!

Such a great name for the town that includes the mental hospital. Eclectic, fun decor and the…read moreowner/managers obviously love their work! A deck in the back gives a nice view of the Wapsie River, and an antique shop with all sorts of fun things, from tools to quilts. Thanks for the hospitality!