The new pork burger with pickled red onions and bacon, is a show stopper!…read moreStop in and get some good food!

What a find! Beautiful hole in wall in downtown Jackson. Walked in @ 1930 and they had posted…read morethat they would be closing @ 2000. Was promptly greeted and shown to a booth. Staff came by with the menu and I ordered a coke (FYI they do have a full bar). They brought the coke and I then ordered the breaded pork tenderloin with sweet potato fries. When my meal arrived I was impressed (see picture). That's no frozen mass produced pork tenderloin, that is a fresh cut, pounded and breaded one right there. Served with all the right fix'ns (pickles, thinly sliced white onion and sliced tomato). Tenderloin was bigger than the bun (a must for a good pork tenderloin). The fries were great too. Don't quote me, but I do believe that they were fresh sweet potato fries as well. I will be back!

BOT Burger all the way! Came to the restaurant and asked for recommendations - The BOT was…read moresuggested as an award winner and that was enough for me to try it. I'm not trying anything else on the menu, it's been great! The burger is cooked great every time. I love the combination of toppings. It tastes awesome and its now the staple for me when visiting Okoboji! The fries are cheap and nothing special. Reminds me of McDonald's with less salt. I like the vibe. Sometimes the music is really loud and it's hard to have conversations. There is an okay amount of seating. There isn't a ton of back support, so they want you to eat then leave.

Spirit Lake, Iowa…read more The outside of this restaurant is adorable. Picnic tables, and a few four top tables sit randomly underneath a tree with outdoor lights. The inside is cold and modern. Plastic chairs, low back high top chairs and concrete floor. Photos line the wall, mostly of kids and scribble crayon on the back wall It is a walk up where you order your food and then they bring it to the table. The guy taking my order was curt. Asked him if they fry their items in beef tallow. He said no. Then I told him I had a question about the turkey burger. He was gruff and said what do you wanna know. Then I asked him if he had to pick between two sandwiches, which would he pick? He shrugged his shoulders. Perhaps he should not be working the front of the house with his lack of personality. My husband's burger was plain but good. My turkey burger was very dry. The onion jam was absolutely delicious and so was the bun that it was served on. We ordered a side of tater tots. They have a bit of kick and spice to them. However, they were soft. I prefer my tater tots to be cooked to a crunch. Not wet and limp. You can order soda, but it is sold by the can. There are no fountain drinks. There is no table service. In fact, I have not seen one employee walk since we have been here. I would give thus place a 3.8 for food. I would give them one star for service. No, I would never come back

If you feel like you want to eat out. DO NOT GO TO SANTEE RESTAURANT IN jackson Minnesota…read more BECAUSE YOU WILL GET SICK THAT IS WHAT HAPPEN TO MY SON. He asked for a cup of coffe, the coffe was cold he told the waitress to warm up the coffe she came back with the coffe,asoon as he drank the coffe, he started tofeel sick with stomach cramps, vomit, and diarrea. That happened on Friday last week and since then he still has the naussa and diarrea. He still is very ill. So be carefull people, who knows how they prepare the food, who knows if they pee in the cofee. Probable they dont even wash their hands

My girlfriend and granddaughter and I went there for breakfast about a month ago. It was so…read moreoverpriced for the food you got. My piece of ham was the size of a deck of cards and about as thin as 2 cards. For 3 of us the cost was $55. Drive to the Blue Line in Worthington or The Ranch in Fairmont or any of the places in Spirit Lake for a good meal. I don't know how this place stays open with the food they serve

Bergen Bar & Grill is hands down one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants I've ever been to!…read more Food: Do yourself a favor and order the filet mignon and wild rice -- and don't forget the side of 3 jumbo shrimp! My family has been coming here for years and we all order the same thing every time we come, and it's always phenomenal! The beef is SOOO tender, it literally melts in your mouth. And don't get me started on the wild rice. It's cooked to perfection and it's so buttery and flavorful. Atmosphere: Bergen Bar & Grill is a smaller restaurant that's first come first serve -- no reservations. You put your name and phone number on a notebook and they call you when your table is ready. Depending on the time you arrive, it can be a longer wait. However, they have a lovely patio where you can wait for your table OR you can hang out in your car. They do serve drinks on the patio which is a nice touch! One other thing to note, they are cash/check only. No credit cards so plan accordingly. Overall, I highly highly recommend Bergen Bar & Grill! You won't be disappointed.

Gayle and I stopped by Bergen last Sunday for Lunch. I think we were hoping for a Sunday Dinner…read morewith a nice steak at this causal down home restaurant. What we discovered was that they have limited weekend Lunch hours (11:30 - 1:30) and a more conventional burgers and sandwiches menu. It also wasn't nearly as crowded as the evening sittings can be. I'll still rate Bergen at 5 because it is a great steak dinner choice. However, their more conventional Lunch might not be worth the journey out here for some folks. We did have a nice time out here. Service was neighborhood friendly and efficient, while Gayle's steak sandwich and my German Patty Melt were very tasty. We both chose Onion Rings as our side, which always taste great going down, but sometimes linger afterwards. Their bar choices continue to improve, while Bergen remains Cash or Check only.

Hands down the best fast food restaurant we've been in! We were greeted when we walked in with a…read morevery genuine smile and welcome. That says a lot about the place, she seemed happy to be there and made us happy as well! We placed our order with some items for later and she even asked if we wanted that stuff bagged up while the rest on a tray! Good thinking and thank you!! Everything was freshly made, the original chicken sandwiches had plenty of mayo and lettuce and they were piping hot! French fries were fresh and onion rings even fresher! Everything was just spot on with this crew, they nailed it! What impressed us most was the cleanliness of both the dine in area as well as the bathrooms. Complete with crowns on the tables, that was the "crowning" touch!! Kuddos to the team, they were on point on June 26, 2023!

The staff is great here but Burger King breakfast just sucks! The folded eggs don't even seem…read morefresh. Possibly frozen? My biscuit came to me half broken so I couldn't even eat it as a sandwich. We came here for breakfast out of necessity after driving overnight. Tater tots were just that and nothing special. The sourdough sandwich wasn't much better. The breading is too thick and not worth the hefty price. Stick with what you know best, lunch and dinner.

You know I keep thinking I want to try some other places but I keep gravitating back to The Channel…read morefor my Friday night burger. Tonight I watched someone order just onion rings and my oh my---they look and smell delicious!! Biggest order I've ever seen!! I had the R U Nuts burger without BBQ sauce and regular fries. It's all good. The bartender hustles and no one has to wait. Great people here to chat with!

We visited this spot based on a local recommendation. The atmosphere was perfect for a summer…read moreafternoon. We sat outside, near the water, and enjoyed the breeze. There is a channel between two lakes that borders on the edge of the patio, so the boats are generally quiet passing through. The cheese curds were tasty, the burgers hit the spot, and those tots were perfectly crispy. Note: this is a cash-only establishment but they have an ATM.

It was very quiet for a Thursday afternoon but we came in at the tail end of a lunch rush. The…read moredining area features photos of pheasants and other nature scenes, as well as racing memorabilia. We ordered a Weaser Pleaser with homemade chips to share. They were very accommodating and even provided the extra plate (edit: after getting the bill, I noticed either they upped the price of the sandwich from the menu price OR they charge $2 to share a sandwich. Not real thrilled about that part, but truly the only negative)! While having a different taste with the peanut butter, it was surprisingly a delicious sandwich. Chips were crisp for the most part.

Good food, interesting bar for the area. I got the chicken tenders and they were thick and tasty…read more Also got some merch. If I am ever out here again, I'd go here.

I ran across The Tap while passing through on a cross country trip. I was looking for something…read morethat wasn't fast food or chain food, and a beverage. They have a varied menu and offer a lot of options. I'm a vegetarian, so steak wasn't part of my plans, but I did end up choosing the standard side for a steak, a fully loaded baked potato. I had hoped for an IPA, but they explained that they'd offered them in the past without much interest from their regulars. I ended up drinking a couple of Sam Adams, and that complemented my potato nicely. Everyone was very friendly and the prices were good. The menu items on Yelp were out of date, so I took photos of the present menu. I forgot to take a photo before I started mashing my potato...better late than never. I would definitely go back if I'm passing through again! They also have two pool tables and a dart board, if you like them.

Went to The Tap for lunch while visiting town. Basic small town bar look on the outside. Not too…read moreexciting on the inside. It's a local bar with local bar feel. The service was ok. Didn't seem overly excited that there were outside of the normal folks there, but we were greeted and served. The food was basic. Fried gizzards were ok as were the mozzarella sticks. Seemed like the oil needed to be changed. Nothing special about the nachos. The Tap Patty Melt was bland. The bread had a bit of an off taste from the griddle. Overall, it was food and wasn't completely horrible, just not great.

During my recent annual stay at the Iowa Great Lakes, I had the chance to visit both West O and the…read moreOkoboji Brewing Company (OBC) Tap Rooms. Northwest Iowa is truly blessed to have both of these quality brewers here for the good beer-loving citizens to enjoy. The OBC facility is clearly visible from US 71, but takes a little more maneuvering to get here. I hope that partially explains the low attendance that I've seen here, as it's your loss if you haven't stopped in. West O seemed to be better patronized, and that might be partially explained by the occasional availability of live entertainment, proximity to the Taco House, easier access from US 71, and perhaps a more prominent social media presence. I tried the OBC IPA which is very good and a lot smoother than the "Total Domination" version that you can get at West O. Actually, I like the West O style very much, but at the same time was pleasantly surprised and impressed by OBC's vision of this classic. Like West O, unlimited peanuts are available at the bar or table and food can be brought in from the outside. I found OBC room a little more homey and appreciated that there was a soft drink option available for anyone who didn't wish to imbibe. OBC also has a complete line of home brewing supplies for home enjoyment..

A large beer selection with a handful of house brews and many Iowa brews. We've been here a few…read moretimes and they always have one or two of their own taps run out, but maybe it's because we always visit on the major holidays when Boji is busy. We haven't been here while they have their food truck outside "Farm to Fork", but the waitress spoke highly of it. You can pick up Papa Murphy's next door and cook it in the brewery's oven as well.

You will not be disappointed at The Still! We've stopped here for dinner and brunch and both times…read morehave been blown away by the food and service. The broasted chicken is second to none with your choice of potato (get the salad bar as well if you can), and today I had the Ultimate Omelette which was incredible! They have a full bar, homemade desserts for sale, and a cute rustic theme - this is the perfect small town bar.

this place is the best! great atmosphere and friendly service. the food is awesome. always a smile…read more highly recommend