Very unique dining establishment set in the rolling farmland of Jones County, Iowa…read more An old barn building has been transformed into a very trendy dining spot, with three levels. It is a rustic setting, but don't think the décor of Cracker Barrel, it is much nicer than that. Try the upper level outdoor deck for a ideal view of the Iowa agricultural heaven. The menu is varied, with something for everyone. Our party had four different entrees, with remarks like 'very good' and 'ok'. French Onion soup was pretty good for starters, made with swiss cheese, my preference is mozzarella, but still tasty. We shared the Pig Sty dessert, which was large enough for 4 to share. Specials on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons. Our server, Jordan, was excellent. Attentive, but not overbearing at all, willing to explain the menu, and give some info on the barn itself. He also answered our question about the upstairs, reservable, Lover's nook, which is quite unique. He also asked how our food was at the end of the meal, and...he actually asked what they could do to make a dish better. That is a plus. Will most likely return to try some of the other dishes, being as it is a very nice pastural drive. If the food can consistently match the atmosphere I could bump up the rating without question.

Amazing food and great service from our waitress tonight! Prime Rib and Salmon both recommended…read more Very cool restored barn into grill. Reservations recommended and we could see why. Full bar, big pours of wine and local beers. Relaxing atmosphere could see it getting loud during the busy times. We didn't save room for dessert but was highly recommended. Gluten free options on the menu even though we didn't need them. Small pond out back.

This place is amazing! The food, the atmosphere, the music, the drinks, the service. Everything is…read moreabsolutely amazing. I would drive hours to eat here!

It was what my sister and I needed the day we ate there, being from out of town. Seeing when I…read morewalked in the door that there was live music, that was it. We shared Thai appetizers and a burger. We had lost our brother that day and staff was very kind, having innocently asked what brought us to town.

A friend of mine from out of state told me about this place. An hours drive from my house but well…read moreworth the drive. Most big tenderloins are very thin and dry. The Grove's is thick AND juicy. Be hard to pick anything else on the menu the next time we come here

So good, the bacon tasted fresh and the food was amazing! I have celiac and it was hard finding a…read moreplace in the area with a gluten green bun but they had them! Our server/bartender was also amazing! She was on top of everything and was very sweet. We did come in the middle of the day so not many people were here but that wasn't a bad thing! Give this place a shot it's worth it!

If there was any business in my area that deserved support as for being local/family owned, it is…read moreBoozie's Bar And Grill. They have had to overcome sizeable obstacles over the years but have still been able to maintain a strong connection to the community while serving amazing food and drinks. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, and you can't go wrong with a boozy Burger and any other add-ons you feel like trying. Their new location in the freight house is a big upgrade, so go check them out.

This is a friendly neighborhood dive bar with lots of regulars. During our visit, we noticed the…read morediversity of the crowd and how easily everyone talked to each other. We appreciated their prices (we had an old fashioned and a Bulleit on the rocks for a total of $15). Hubby also sampled the pretzel bites and thought it was exactly what you would expect. Nothing fancy, but standard bar food. Had we been interested in more of a dinner, would have been happy to try a burger. Between their prices, good cocktails, bar food and comfortable vibe, we would definitely stop by next time we are in the area. We considered this a good find!

I usually add a photo of my entree but I will in the future. This place is small but it he food…read moreand staff are amazingly good. This is my new favorite place to go when in Dubuque for a meal and drinks. The signature drinks were awesome and the prices were reasonable. The bartenders were able to provide some guidance on what we would enjoy and they were spot on. The dipping sauce for our cheese curds as a side was a heated raspberry jam which was amazingly good.

Came here for lunch on Sunday May 19th. The burgers were flavorful and juicy. The service was…read moregood with a nice beer selection. Not a large selection, but decent. Best of all they had the Marquee network playing the Cubs game!

Solid breakfast in small town Iowa. Very reasonable prices & great service. Coffee was a light…read moreroast, great flavor & waitress kept the cup full. Seriously a place reporters should go to interview Iowa farmers about solving the world problems. Seems everyone there was fed up with Trump. Booth & tables were clean- just what you'd expect at a great little roadside eatery.

Jody was amazingly friendly. Food was awesome. It's always clean and with an atmosphere of…read morewelcoming!

we celebrated Easter on the Saturday before Easter. There were 22 adults and two little ones…read more They were able to sit us at one big table. Food, service, and setting worked great for us.

We went at peak lunch time on a Sunday and got right in. Service was good. We were happy that we…read moredidn't wait to eat at the busier restaurant a couple of doors down because I think this place was better (I looked at the buffet at the other place and it just wasn't my thing). I had the schnitzel grilled sandwich. It had Swiss cheese and the best mustard ever. It was very warm and crispy on the outside. It was very good but I would say the schnitzel was a little plain tasting. If it had a little more seasoning, it would be incredible. The texture was perfect. My husband had the schnitzel platter for one. He gave me his coleslaw and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It tasted homemade in a very good way. He liked everything he got and agreed with me on the schnitzel needing more seasoning. His potatoes were surprisingly tasty. I'd go here again!

Alwaaaaays appreciate being able to order breakfast! It's mah favorite meal of the day!!! This…read moreplace was nothing fancy, but it was good. The service was respectable and the prices were reasonable.

Awesome atmosphere. The place really looks cool. Very friendly and efficient service. Came back two…read moreor three times to check on me. The downside of my visit: I got a Western burger. It involves the burger, bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce. As soon I picked it up the sauce started flowing out of the bun like the whole thing was fed diuretics. I had to put a napkin on my plate and wait for it to stop so it wouldn't wouldn't make my fries start skinny dipping involuntarily in BBQ. The burger itself looked like a patty from BK. The bacon to burger ratio was exactly the same. All I could taste was bacon. I couldn't tell if the BBQ was any good or not because I was having a bacon coronary. I'll return sometime though to try their breakfast. I hear tell it's tasty, and though I don't cotton to the high prices it's hard finding any quality food for good prices.

Great good, service was good as well. Love the environment. Wish there was more variety.read more

I highly recommend eating here! Every single meal they make is absolutely delicious and you can…read moretell it's home made. I have gotten something different every time I eat here, and it is never ever disappointing. The chicken poppyseed is my favorite!

One thing I love about small town restaurants is the food. Meaning it's usually good. Schakey's is…read moreno exception. A little pricey. But you get plenty of food. The all you can eat fish dinner I really enjoyed. If you leave this place hungry it's your own fault. Jim and Donna were terrific people to talk to. For 35 years they've treated their customers to good service and good food.

Updated 08/12/2016…read more I've eaten here a handful of times and sure enjoy it! Their cod/ fish / shrimp special is a great value. Make sure and get one of Donna's baked potatoes - they are awesome! Tonight I had a chicken Chef Salad and it was fantastic - one of the best salads I've had in years. Donna and Jim are wonderful folks and make the visit fun. Donna will come out to your table and chat. Make sure and try their homemade cherry pies. You'll be hooked! Another fun aspect is the Treasure Vault, a cool place to pick up second-owner merchandise from their adjoining store. They have some pretty cool items that are reasonably priced. The whole experience was fun and relaxing. I really enjoyed the visit and plan to stop in whenever passing through Oxford Junction. Their steaks sound delicious and the locals recommend them.