If you find yourself passing through Eagleville, Firehouse 54 is a total hidden gem. It's exactly…read morewhat you want from a small-town spot--great food, friendly service, and a local vibe that makes you feel right at home. The Food They are known for their hand-stretched pizza, and the crust is definitely the highlight. It has that perfect chew and char. The Pizza Bowls: A great option if you're trying to stay low-carb but still want all the pizza flavors. Taco Tuesday: If you're lucky enough to be there on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of the month, the tacos are a must-try. Just a heads up--they usually only do tacos on those nights, so no pizza then! The Vibe It's a cozy, "hole-in-the-wall" kind of place in the best way possible. It's where the locals hang out, and the staff is incredibly welcoming to travelers. Because they are only open for a few hours in the evening (5 PM - 8 PM), it can get busy quickly, so showing up early is a good move. Things to Know Hours: They have a short window, so plan your drive accordingly! Parking: Plenty of easy street parking right in front. Takeout: They do a brisk carry-out business if you're just passing through on the I-35 and want a better meal than typical fast food.

Great spot! Pizza and cheese sticks were so good! Service was great! Love the history of this…read moreplace, it was fun reading the articles posted around the dining room. Oh! And they have a keto bowl option that I have never even heard of before at any pizza restaurant! W

No chicken came out soggy when they did bring some out!!!! Don't recommend anyone very under…read moreexperienced.

The pizza was all but burnt. The ambience of the place reminded me of a dentist's office with a…read morewagon wheel. It's too commercial/industrial with zero character--just kind of cold. It's very clean inside though and the salad bar seemed fresh and great. It's sad they haven't yet figured out how to cook a pizza without it browning down like a 3 year old trying to roast a marshmallow over the campfire. We've tried this location several times since it reopened and it is just miserable every time (with the exception of the salad bar). If you do dare to try it, don't come after 7. The buffet closes at 8 but they don't make anything after 7. We got there just before 730 and nothing but the old burnt pizza dregs were left out and whatever chicken and runny mashed potatoes. A few pieces of dessert pies, runny ice cream, and the salad bar finished it off. The kicker is that they start vacuuming and cleaning already by then so you've got the loudest vacuum in existence going on while you try to extract what little joy might be in your gas station leftovers quality pizza. The service was fine and the people seemed very nice. We ordered one custom pizza but it came out to the table pretty burned for a pizza. I wouldn't have been able to tell what kind it was if I hadn't ordered it myself. The pizza wasn't quite burned black, but if it were a person, you would have needed dental records to identify it. The salad bar was the only good thing, however, you need really long arms to reach half of it. They have it against a partition so access is only from one side. The guards are so low you have to squat down and fully extend your arms to reach the stuff on the back row. I felt like I was noodling for catfish in the river banks. I'm not sure how this helps with cleanliness or food safety when people's arms are mere centimeters or less from all the other salad items. Needless to say we won't be going back to this pizza ranch again.

Decent bar. Nothing fancy for the physical environment. Bartender was cool and friendly. It's a…read moregood place to grab a beer after work.

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Heard about this place in the newspaper. Then saw it on Facebook. All it took was a phone call to…read moresome special people and we hit the road for Griswold Iowa. Not to be disappointed rocket Joe's served delicious pizza and delicious bread sticks as well. The service was great it was probably the best pizza crust I think I've ever had. The crust had its own flavors and spices inside and was cooked perfectly. Definitely worth a visit whether you're going to call for takeout or drive down and eat in.

THIS PLACE ROCKS -and I'm really mad at myself now…read more.. I've stopped in Walnut IA many times on my CO-WI-CO roadtrips, always turning south to the gas station & Econolodge hotel, oblivious to this gem of a diner just 1/2mi north. Found it last night, Mon 8pm... I thought "probably closed." Nope. Open till 9! Walked in & was immediately impressed with the size, sports decor, & friendly staff. Owner Kyle welcomed me to a bar seat and noted the $10 Special chicken plate w/2 sides; then I saw the beers on tap & realized the BACKFIELD is doing it RIGHT in the sticks of Iowa The menu has 3x more items than I woulda' expected. The tables, bar & bathrooms = CLEAN. Btw, the chicken special... tastiest chic breasts I've ever had, honest I'll be planning all my roadtrips now with a stop here for food/drink. Thx Kyle & team, much success to you! -Greg

We have to stop here anytime we're close, like when we drive to and from the Omaha VA. The chicken…read morefried steak here is the best we've found in central and western Iowa. Large cutlet, real mashed potatoes, not powdered. And the appetizer offerings makes this a favorite place to eat. And they do have a 10 per cent veterans discount. Roomy, attentive wait staff and darn good music to listen to when eating there.

Probably the busiest place in town on Thanksgiving day!!! People were grabbing gas, breakfast,…read morebeer....All the essentials. We always stop atleast once while in town. Always great staff & service.

I personally think Casey's pizza is just alright. They have really slippery pizza which makes it…read moredifficult to bit in to it. The reason I give it 3 stars is because the wait time for the pizza is sometimes a long wait (1 1/2 hours). In which I can go to other places and get pizza faster.

The service was exceptional, I love that it's in a historical building. I had the personal size…read morebacon cheeseburger, it was only $10 & tasted great.

Visited here on a whim last night. Looking to try some place new. Brickhaus Brews fit the bill!…read moreIt's downtown in a great historical area. The inside was a cozy restaurant with brick walls, twinkle lights and fun vibes. The menu has lots of options but we went with pizza. We got half meat lover's and half chicken bacon ranch. It was delicious! Very cheesy! We had a great time. I can definitely recommend it.

All together it was amazing the food was 10/10 and the service was amazing and our server Taylor is…read moregreat everything 10/10! Would recommend! And the setting was even better

Riding through and we decided to go local eats…read more Grace our server was beyond amazing and made us feel right at home. Great service, great food! Thanks Grace

4.5 stars for this category of restaurant…read more Don't let the name fool you. This is a good restaurant worth the visit, whether you live in the area or are passing through. They have a buffet daily that ends at 1330. The salad bar is surprisingly good! They have iceberg or a spinach/lettuce combo with nuts & raisins. The vegetables are fresh and they have a good selection. They have lots of dressing choices and other toppings that will make your custom salad awesome. Fir comparison, people rave about The Drover's (quintessential steakhouse in Omaha) salad bar. The Pizza Ranch's salad bar us significantly better. Their pizza is good. It is similar to Pizza Hut pizza when they were still pretty good. Their fried chicken is incredible. Their chicken is worth the stop...yes, at the Pizza Ranch. After dinner, they gave an ice cream machine with soft serve. The staff are very kind. The owner has been in Red Oak for 35 years after growing up in Clarinda. So, he's a local. The ambiance is nothing special, but they do well with what they have while retaining the ability to serve a lot if people. There is a private dining room, if needed. Highly recommended!

Pizza is ok. Fried chicken is great, with all the fixings. Salad bar is very good. Staff is very…read morenice and on top of things.