Yummy smash burger! Good cook!! The servers were tidy and on point. The drinks were good they were…read morenot skimpy on the booze. The crowd that was in there that afternoon was a crowd that I would hang out with. altogether the place was clean, friendly, fun and me and my three friends enjoyed ourselves.(maybe a little too much). we also like the smoking area that was outside, and it was even clean. me and my friends would highly recommend this place. #Memorial weekend, 2026.

You should go when the owner Steve P. is there. He's a funny, outgoing character! Food is good,…read moretypical bar food like burgers and Midwest style sandwiches. Bloody Mary is fun. Service is pleasant and fast. Place is kept clean. Can get crowded, loud and a bit drunk but is generally well controlled.

Excellent lil pub, their fried pork sandwich was superb!! Fresh, crunchy, moist everything you…read morecould ask for! The crinkle fries also excellent. The service also excellent! So glad I stopped there!! Thank you guys

Stopped in for a burger. Not a local, so I received plenty of looks. No hello, no can I serve…read moreyou.. stood at the bar for over 10 min to ask for a menu... came back... stood at the bar while staff laughed it up with friends (I assume). Waiting... Waiting... times up.. I'm gone ! Don't waste your time or effort.

Saw the reviews, curious, we found service off, sat at table 10 minutes, no one came, no water no…read morebread, finally bartender saw us and we got drinks. The food is good. The burger tasty and plenty cooked as I asked. Pasta good. Prices are on the high side. Ask for a booth for a date night. We will wait a bit to come back but hey they are new. Not very happy with the you are video taped and use of image not restricted . READ SIGN ON WALL .

If you are puzzled that you pulled up to a school building - Yep, you have arrived. Go into the…read moreglass doors and you will see the transformation start to emerge! Tastefully decorated, the space where Char occupies is on par to any other casual chop house style restaurant in the midwest! All in this is done in a 1970's vintage schoolhouse! The hostess greeting is authentic and Iowa friendly. The servers are the same. Very accommodating and helpful in making selection choices. Drink specials are well thought out an compliment the experience. The food offerings are wonderful. None of what we have had was below top-notch! The Tuesday Prime Rib is pure perfection. The Salmon dish on the menu is well seasoned and offers a New Orleans twist to the fish - a tasty compliment side makes a bed under the piece of fish. Also have to offer a nod to their Caprese Salad as a starter. Heirloom Tomato with fresh Basil and burrata cheese. Nice twist on a classic! The chocolate cake and the bread pudding are pure delight. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Amazing place. Drinks are great and food is yummy. The cook was very accommodating and customized…read moreour pizza. We were such a large group that we basically ordered almost everything in the menu: every item we got was tasty. The ambience is super cool too. Big place with pool table and music, but still somehow feeling intimate (especially at the booths). Both the server and the owner stopped by our table several times to ensure everything was going well. We'll be coming back!

What a delightful accidental find! We opted for the mojito, as we were advised there was some super…read morefresh mint to be had & were pleasantly surprised by the crisp, clean flavors. I went with the daily specials all the way through (smoky pork panini & Mexican street corn soup). Everything was tasty and temps were correct. They offer gluten-free options as well. The hubs is a sucker for key lime pie, so, he ordered - he was disappointed to see it was a frozen pie slice but he still liked it. Loved the seating options - large booths, cozy tables for 2. The gent who helped us out was, I'm guessing, the owner. There was a lot of pride showing in the establishment, food, decor & even the town itself. He was also highly attentive. We greatly enjoyed our visit & would definitely go back.

Great atmosphere, great workers, great beers (Craft and domestic). Diverse food menu that includes…read morepizzas, wings, and fried finger foods.

Very disappointing visit tonight during RAGBRAI. Upon waking in the door, I witnessed a guest in my…read moreparty being groped by an old man who followed us in. The doorman was reluctant to identify the man despite him immediately walking through a door that said "employees only". Disgusting that no further action was taken. I wish nothing but the worst upon this business.

Continuing on our perpetual vacation, we ended up in Ottumwa Iowa. Searching for a great hamburger…read moreled us up at Uncle Bucks on the south side of town. I had the loaded mushroom burger and my wife had the Swiss burger. Prices were very reasonable, large portions, great taste, pool bar vibe and great service. I highly recommend. Also check out their steak. It looked incredible even though we didn't have it. FYI, they have steak specials, and daily specials that looked great.

We read the great reviews and decided to try it out. When we walked in I thought...OK, standard…read moreIowa bar, but boy, it's much more than that. Bar seating and additional high top seats set back from the bar, along with tables and lots of TVs. We grabbed a table and got in our drink orders. They don't have a wide variety of beer and distilled spirits, but it's ample. Our food came out in short order and was fantastic! My wife got a Mushroom Burger and I got the Steak Philly. It was REAL steak, and may heave been the best I've ever had. My wife's burger was also great, and had lots of shrooms. Fries (and sandwiches) were all hot and fresh. Service was great and prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommended.

Really amazing food here. Surprising for a billiards place, right? But their chef is inspired. See…read moremenu. Next time will take some pics of the food. This gives you an idea of their menu. There are tables to sit and eat at which are not in the photos. But it's a surprisingly calm atmosphere for a billiards space. They have a fun pinball machine at the back. The bar is great with very friendly bar staff. Their battered Shrimp is fantastic. As are their wraps. Go for it! And of course the billiards are great too.

The food that arrived was hot, presented well and tasted good. They forgot part of the order, which…read morewas disappointing and didn't arrive until the check did. It seems like a well known place for watching sports, drinking a few drinks and eating.

Been here a few times. And the first couple times were rly good, but over the last few years I…read morethink that they are focused on something besides food service. We ordered phillys and fries and it took forever to get them and then the bun wasn't even toasted at all. And taste wise well I didn't take more than 3 bites of the sandwich but the fries were good. Also don't get a cherry Pepsi as they must have dumped the whole bottle of grenadine in the cup with a splash of Pepsi. And then the check, we were here a total of 1.5 hrs and 15 mins of that was eating and trying to pay. And 45$ for 2 phillys and fries and 2 sodas and an appetizer that sucked and took forever is ridiculous. The waitress was nice. That's all they got going for them this time. I'm not coming back unless it is for whatever their focus is on...