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    City Limits Bar and Grill - 07.06.25 OLD FASHIONED FRITTER

    City Limits Bar and Grill

    4.5(11 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    Hungry in the Hawkeye State [St Ansgar IA]…read more After taking the self-guided tour at the SPAM Museum in Austin MN we decided to skip having lunch around the area and drove over the state line to Iowa and had lunch at this unassuming place called City Limits Bar & Grill. It was 21 miles from the Spam Museum to the restaurant. We arrived around 2:45p and the restaurant was surprisingly busy, the crowd was loud, various sports were showing on the flatscreens, everyone just having a great time. The waitress was busy but she single-handedly handled the crowd and the bar pretty well. On the way here we passed by seemingly countless rows of corn and wheat. When the waitress came to our table to get our orders we asked her what is a popular food Iowans like to eat. She pointed on the menu at the Old Fashioned Fritter sandwich. It is a center-cut pork loin, pounded and either grilled or dipped in their signature batter then fried. I ordered a 16-oz Bone-in French cut Ribeye. She said there are more cattle than people and the most pork LoL! They are also known for their steak. She wasn't lying... both the Iowa-style breaded pork fritter sandwich and the steak were delicious. It was just funny seeing the humungous pork tenderloin in between the bread and made the buns look tiny. The beef is so tender, juicy and flavorful. Looks like a popular place with the locals and visitors too with its warm, inviting ambiance and friendly staff. Review #3844

    If you leave this place hungry, that is your fault. Food is…read morevery good. The portions are HUGE. We could not eat it all, the pork fritter sandwich is almost a big as the plate. The Big Mike's hamburger is huge. Never have I seen my husband not to be able to eat all his food, that is how huge portions you get. 5+ stars!

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    07.06.25 dining room

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    07.06.25 House Salad

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    Taste By Unc's Cheesecakes - Lobster Rolls

    Taste By Unc's Cheesecakes

    4.1(16 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    High quality ingredients used for phenomenally flavored food…read more My wife and I attended the recent progressive dinner and the Pork and Seafood theme was a great experience. I had the chowder to start and my wife had the bisque, I preferred the savory and salty flavor of the chowder. We both enjoyed lobster rolls, because who in their right mind doesn't like a lobster roll. The grits were put together very well and the use of corn nuts brought back some nostalgia of when I was in high school and use to snack on them, who would have thought the crunch would pair so well with the creamy texture of the grits. Lastly, the dessert was a wonderful cake with quite a bit going on that was beyond what I could comprehend BUT my tastebuds enjoyed the ride. Great take on the Old Fashioned for a cocktail and the Burgundy Smash was refreshing! If you are in the mood for something different and you enjoy quality and fresh ingredient, you need to consider eating at this establishment. The service from the staff is warm and welcoming and the ambience of the restaurant is warm and modern.

    Just wanted to check out the cheesecake. We were greeting by a super friendly lady who told us that…read morethey just had a crazy lunch rush our and the options were limited....So we decided to go next door to eat at the Piggyback Smoke shack and then come back later to pick up some cheesecake to take home. Didn't have a great experience at Piggyback smoke house...hoping the cheesecake would be better. Yes, limited options but we still were able to pick out some pretty tasty looking cheesecakes. Mixed berry, blueberry and Oreo. They weren't' really that big of slices for the price. I guess I was expecting a little bigger piece for the price I paid. Oh well.... Pros: They tasted fresh and not to dense or sweet. Very good. The only con is the size.

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    The Downtown Grill - Spam Shingles

    The Downtown Grill

    4.6(16 reviews)
    20.2 mi

    This place had one of the best burgers I have had the pleasure of gaining weight while eating it…read more The spam burger is next level. Anytime the server asks how you want a burger cooked it usually means good things, and in this case it did not disappoint. Burger was cooked a perfect medium rare, so juicy, so flavorful and the pineapple relish and the aoli added just enough flavor without drowning out the burger. Great service, and nice environment. Highly recommend

    They have a seasonal drink menu that changes and there are often at least one or two really great…read morecocktails on there. My bestie's husband loves the Old Fashioned from here. They also have daily specials. My favorite food items are: The spinach and artichoke dip The chicken wild rice soup (best in town) The Cajun steak bites The walleye (grilled with Cajun seasoning) The French Dip Their blue cheese dressing is so good! The Downtown Grill is connected to The Bakery bar next door. Most times when we're there, the door between the two establishments open. Normally, not a big deal, but sometimes the clientele at The Bakery come in from a smoke break and if you're sitting on that side of The Downtown Grill, you might get a waft of cigarette smoke-filled air while you eat. Kind of ruins the elevated vibe of the place. Service can be a little slower so not the place to eat if you're in a hurry. But we just plan accordingly.

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    Old fashion mocktail

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    Fried green beans with wasabi ranch

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