Wonderful food, great burgers, my tenderloin was so huge that I made two more sandwiches at home…read more Buffalo fries are fantastic. Just one caveat----stay away from their Gluten Free bun. My wife's burger came with a dry pasty bun that was so hard that we bounced it on the table---and we paid an extra $2 for it. GF bread is rough to get right, but this was the worst any of us had ever experienced---truly awful and inedible. Service was great, the river view was wonderful, outdoor seating available, the only bad part was the terrible bun that we paid extra for. So if you're gluten intolerant just skip the bun and you'll have a great meal.

I have given these guys three times to improve and they just can't do it. Today I ordered a Rachel…read morewith baked potato. Who makes a Rachel without Thousand Island dressing? These guys. The turkey lacked flavor, so was way overpowered by the kraut. The baked potato clearly had been baked days before, then a weak attempt to reheat was made. It didn't even start to melt the butter. Mealy and gross.

They were slow because there was an event that a lot of people were at but they agreed to stay open…read morefor us. It was just one lady running the whole place but the food was still excellent. I was amazed. There were four of us and we all enjoyed our meals.

I'm always exploring restaurants around Dyersville and Dubuque County to learn more about the area…read moreand support local businesses. So glad that I found Norie Thuerauf's The Big House earlier today for a terrific breakfast with a great atmosphere. Less than a 15-minute ride from the Field of Dreams Movie Site, The Big House offers lunch seven days a week and dinner six times, but this was breakfast, and it was pretty good, provided only on Sundays! Located across from a glorious church in the northwest corner of Dyersville, The Big House features a large dining room with sensational breakfast options served in buffet form. Eggs, bacon, pancakes, hash browns, cheesy biscuits, multiple stroganoff dishes, ham, sausage, and spicy meatballs at the end of the room, an all-you-can-eat meal for just $10! And they had great desserts that were outstanding! Bianca, our server, was kind, personable, and attentive; the head cook, Marlene, was interactive and talented. Norie, who has had considerable local success in previous dining establishments, came over and said hello, answering questions and being a friendly host! A solid positive recommendation here, a great place to visit on a Sunday morning. I'll return soon to try some of their Asian cuisines for dinner. So good to see another breakfast option in the Dyersville community!

Literally one of the few restaurants open on a winter Tuesday night, but we were so impressed by…read morethis "might as well" dinner choice! The historical decor and atmosphere is pretty neat. Both our dinners were perfectly cooked! I had a steak sandwich so juicy and well seasoned I required no sauce. His burger was unique and excellent. The owners son who was serving offered to give us a tour after we got to talking about the place. Glad we took him up on it! What a cool building and they've done a nice job renovating the rooms, while leaving some historical feel and furniture. Will definitely return and we'd like to stay and maybe host a gathering in either the party or the banquet room. What a lovely surprise this place is!

Visiting nearby Backbone State Park, and we saw a sign for the city of Strawberry Point…read more.. We found the 120-year-old Franklin Hotel, a historic landmark, and its restaurant on a Sunday morning for their breakfast buffet. I had to do it, as the hotel looks and acts the part of nostalgia, and its dining facility was so inviting. Greeted warmly by a pair of staff members, we were seated in the main dining hall, which looks like it probably did over 100 years ago. Loved the lighting and the overall decor. It was late in their buffet offering, so we did not have as many choices as those before us, but we had eggs made to order, then sampled the bacon, carrots, and other assorted items on the buffet. The server was kind and never considered rushing us, which was terrific. Pricing was reasonable, and kindness was in abundance.

Blue collar Sports is a totally worthy competitor in its class. Excellent food, good bar, great…read moreservice, and back room pool and darts. I've never had a sandwich, soup, salad or pizza here that was not top line. And the beer is always cold. The Sports Bar location has been a downtown saloon since my granddad was just a young pup. It's seen numerous transitions, but never lost its regional charm and happy heart. The current iteration's food is small town bar and grill at its best!!! I see a couple many years' old negative reviews here on the big Y. They can be safely ignored. If you are passing through Manchester Iowa, Blue Collar Sports is a reliable purveyor of food, drink, fun, and generations of memories.

Best bar in town. Get hit on by over wait bartender. Food is great and the people are super mean…read moreand aggressive. Loved my experence

Visited from out of area, had good coffee, friendly staff, loved the scones and waffles. Clean…read morebathrooms. Great large beautiful windows in dining area.

Friendly service. Good coffee, nice selection to choose…read morefrom for coffee and morning breakfast. Good breakfast stop.

The Pub is closed. It is now Emma's Cafe. Long live Emma's. A great addition to the community!!!…read more I'll offer a glowing review in the classic country cafe class when Emma's shows up on Yelp.

Five stars to supper a local business in a very small town! It's great to have a sports…read morebar/restaurant in Earlville! My first visit was on an "all you can eat cod" night. It goes until the fish runs out! Although I don't care for seafood, my other two dinner guests said the fish was great. Meanwhile, I had some cheese balls and a chicken bacon wrap. The place is divey, but clean--the perfect combination! If you ever find your self in Earlville, Iowa, I'd recommend a stop!

We were in no hurry so we decided to take our chances at a sit down restaurant on a Friday night…read moreduring the pandemic. I didn't really expect great service. What a wonderful surprise! The place was packed and the servers were very busy. We got seated right away and our drink orders were taken. We couldn't decide what we wanted so we asked the server's advice. We ended up getting the bake Mostaccioli. It was delicious! Leo was running around checking on everyone. He seemed to know nearly everyone. When he stopped by our table I mentioned that I used to live in Oelwein. We discovered that we had mutual friends. I told him that I had learned to make meatballs from them. He came back a few minutes later with a couple of meatballs for us to taste. We admitted that his meatballs were better than mine. He also brought us a sample of sausage. I felt like we were family! It was a wonderful evening with awesome food that was honestly the best I've ever tasted in a restaurant. I would absolutely recommend Leo's to anyone who likes authentic Italian cuisine! Marilyn Kruger Lincoln, Nebraska

Group stopped during Ragbrai along with around 25,000 other participants. All the locals we spoke…read moreto said this is best place in town. They were correct. Because of the deluge of people in town, menu was taken out only and was choice of lasagna and a calzone type sandwich. They ran out of the lasagna just before we got to front so friend ordered food while I secured a cool spot to sit upstairs in bar. ALL of the staff were incredible and friendly. Bartenders were awesome and we put them to task. Several rounds. The "pizone", aka calzone was very good, fresh baked bread loaf with sauce, meat and cheese baked into it.

- Cooper's Place Pub & Grill…read more I visited Cooper's Place Pub & Grill during the Ryan Meetup, and they helped make our time in Ryan, Iowa genuinely memorable. The town welcomed us warmly, and Cooper's Place hosted us with drinks, food, and live music in the back. The entire experience was fantastic. The employees were cheerful, friendly, and clearly happy to have us there, and our group was extremely grateful for the excellent service. As a fellow Ryan, I had never been to Ryan, Iowa before, but after this visit, I feel like every Ryan should make the pilgrimage at least once. When they do, Cooper's Place should absolutely be one of their first stops. We enjoyed the local beers, along with special drinks such as the Ryan Tea and Ryan Margaritas created for the occasion. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and full of community spirit. I enjoyed every minute of my time here. The staff, drinks, food, music, and hospitality were all excellent. Cooper's Place helped turn a fun meetup into a truly special experience, and I would gladly return.