Right next door to Kings Point Resort, this spot is extremely convenient. We went for dinner on…read moreFriday and had a solid overall experience. I'd recommend arriving early--the tables fill up fast. There was already a small wait forming as we were leaving. We started with the steak bites, which were very flavorful, though a bit chewy. The sides were hit or miss: the mac and cheese was delicious, but the steamed broccoli was cold. The prime rib was cooked well and came with a huge cup of au jus. We had to remind our server for the baked potato toppings, but it wasn't a big deal. The kids ordered the hot dog and mac and cheese meals. The hot dog was fine (as expected), but the mac and cheese was a little watered down. Our server was pleasant and helpful with menu questions. The best part is the view--the entire lakeside wall of windows gives a beautiful look over the water. Just be aware that the sun can hit you directly

Very Few Northwest Iowa Destinations Offer My Favorite Breakfast -…read moreGreat Service... Excellent Eggs Benedict!!!!!!!

Love this place, it's some of the best BBQ in the DSM area…read more Staff is always friendly and the service is always excellent

Great bbq to be had at Kue'd Smokehouse!…read more I am a big Smokey D's fan but my cousins said this place was just as good and I have to say I'm a convert. Some things were better, others not as good, but good overall. Great brisket and burnt ends were ok but a little light on the smoke to be honest. The pulled pork was dry in some places and nice and juicy in others. The smoked Mac and cheese is mighty tasty and not too bitter from the smoke. Glad we tried the redneck nachos. They are made on house made potato chips and are a very unique treat. Also great bbq sauce! The original and spicy have excellent flavor. Glad to have another bbq spot in the DSM area to go to!

Had the mini beer shot, just like the the ones in Cancun. Crab Rangoon with chicken is a great…read morepizza to try.

Went here on the recommendation of three locals after working a basketball game. I misheard them…read moreat first; I thought they said "Tempe" and we were looking for a Mexican restaurant. Anyhow, we arrived and elected to sit at the bar versus a booth. Took a couple minutes to get noticed and we were asked to sit at the other end of the bar due to some clutter... Prices are very reasonable at this establishment. A flight was $7.50...if you were in WDM or Waukee, you would probably be looking at double that. They also brew their own beer and cider here; I'm not sure why that's not advertised heavier. Its called the "Gamble Block Brewery". I had Fear the Beard, the Baja Lager, the Maple Pumpkin Ale, and a cinnamon apple cider. The Maple pumpkin ale was delicious--the maple definitely hit on the back end. I was not a fan of the cider--they used a rather tart apple. The Fear the Beard (comparable to Blue Moon) and the Baja lager were OK. For food, I had the chicken tender basket with a 1/2 order of Texas Fries. I actually thought the ranch seasoning detracted from this dish--the queso was quite good and the bacon was plentiful. The downside to getting "sampler" versions of items was none of the accompaniments were included. My friend who got a full order of the Texas Fries was given sour cream with his food--mine did not. Also, on the beer sampler fruit wedges are served with the full size versions but not on the flight. The chicken tenders were very good and had the right breading/chicken ratio. The buffalo sauce packed a punch but was not obnoxiously spicy. The ranch that came with it was very good and was clearly made in-house. More of a 3.5 star review.

This would definitely be a place I would frequent if I lived in this area…read more Good burgers, fast service, and a really cool atmosphere. Very popular local hangout. 11:30 AM on Saturday morning and already filling up with patrons. The local is know where to go.

Looking for a place for a burger. Review said doesn't look like much on the outside but you'll love…read morethe inside. Spot on. Loved the inside so Out of morbid curiosity I ordered the recommended Studabaker burger. It was awesome! Wife had the pork tenderloin, and in spite of growing up Iowa, she said it was one of the best she ever had. Only needed Bougies mustard from the quad cities. All in all, a great place to stop, and don't be afraid to try something different. Great people too!

After a long day of driving we decided to stop for the night and ended up eating at The Ranch. We…read moreboth opted to have the Salad Bar for dinner and it didn't disappoint. Lots of variety and the chili was very good. (The salad bar came with 2 soup options). The waitress was very nice and checked on us several times. I loved the decor, very Ranch with country but in a good way. We would definitely go back if we're ever that way again.

I enjoyed a really nice breakfast at the Ranch this past Sunday, although I was somewhat…read moreapprehensive upon arriving and seeing the overflowing parking lot and all the people standing in the entryway. That apprehension was short lived as I watched watch party after party get escorted quickly to their table. Our waitress showed us to our table and immediately took our drink order. The drinks were delivered in a short time and our breakfast order was taken. We LOVED our waitress. She was very personable and friendly but even more than that she helped us navigate the menu to best suit our "custom" requests. The wait for food was a little lengthier but we enjoyed a nice time chatting and people watching a bit. The restaurant was absolutely packed due to softball tournaments this weekend but the team at The Ranch seemed to be handling it pretty well. Our food arrived and it was all absolutely delicious. I rarely can eat a full plate of breakfast but I sure did clean my plate this time. I had hashbrowns that were cooked nicely browned and crispy in the edges. My over medium egg was also cooked perfectly. The sausage gravy was tasty but I do think it was canned which was slightly disappointing but considering all the positives it surely didn't dim the experience.

It's a nice, quiet environment, but it's been kind of hit or miss lately. Even the service, which…read morehad always been pretty consistent, was slow and not great this last time. They might be short staffed, but there were some oversights that weren't addressed and the food was mediocre. Their Sunday brunch buffet was the best in town, but they have discontinued it. Because they have a pretty good wine list and typically better service and food, we will give them another chance in the future.

Great happy hour and service!!! The sliders and fries were great and the marguerita was on point!read more

A friend and I ate there for supper on Saturday (10-23-21). For starters we had their thick cream…read moreof potato soup, garnished with freal ried bacon bits. It was super thick, and ate more like a chowder. It would be the kind of comfort food you'd want to eat after shovelling the sidewalk this winter. Very good, stick to your ribs, and warm up your bones soup. I ordered their 3 Brisket Sliders, and they were delicious, their special in house made BBQ Sauce really set the sliders off. I need to see if they will sell their Special BBQ sauce, as I have never eaten any sauce that tasted better! My friend ordered the Lasagna, and he received a large portion, which he raved about the flavor! With his meal came a loaf of personal sized Italian Bread with butter which he said tasted very good too! I ordered the Brisket sandwich served on Marbled Rye bread, with Mozarella Cheese. I spread some of the BBQ Sauce on the sandwich and it tasted as good as the sliders! We were impressed with our meal selections, the waitresses were helpful and cheerful, offered suggestions as what to order, and answered any questions we had. When we left the wait staff cheerfully bid us farewell! We were both happy with our dining experience there, and would gladly come back and eat there in the future. A previous review said that if you were within 20 miles of Sheldon, Ia. this was a place to go to! We drove from Cherokee, Ia. and will gladly return, it's worth driving even 50 miles from Sheldon!

The food portions were generous - way better than expected after reading the reviews. The service…read morewas great and the waitress was super friendly. It seems over-priced at first, but since the portions are so large, you take half home for another meal. Three of us ate and we all enjoyed our meals. Plus the decor was fun. Please give it a try. Went back again and had an amazing wedge salad, which was recommended by someone in town. It's not on the menu anymore, but they accommodated me. So glad they did. It was really filling. I saw the homemade cherry cobblers but had no room. Will go back on Sunday morning for their breakfasts.

We ordered 12 pieces of broasted chicken. What we received was groasted chicken!! They charged us…read more$32.74 for the chicken! It was the most terrible chicken we'd ever ordered. It was blackish brown in color super overcooked the wings basically disintegrated because they didn't have any meat left on them it looked like it has been previously cooked and then cooked again. I can't believe a restaurant would put that kind of product out and charge that much money! We will never ever order or eat there again!

The food is not good my stomach always hurts the tables are not cleaned and I get the shitsread more

Huge Portions! Chill and friendly staff. The inside decor is awesome & great music to jam out to…read morewhile you eat! Get the cinnamon roll! They sell out! HUGE - easy to share with whole family.

We went back again with my partner and parents. This time no complaints. Food was great. Drinks…read morewere great. We weren't forgotten or stalled. Overall glad we keep coming back. One suggestion. Eggs Benedict.

I was here long ago and had to try it again! They are very friendly and serve you right away. It's…read morecool inside and very clean. Interesting, there is no alcohol! I'm happy about that. The food came fast and it was good! I'd like some lime though.

Best Mexican food in town. Just like mom or aunt making the meal. Place to go when you are in town…read more Steak Quesadilla is my favorite.