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    Iron Skillet

    3.4 (30 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    IRON SKILLET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    a breakfast of eggs, hash browns, and fruit
    William K.

    How I do miss the days of the typical greasy spoon restaurants at truck stops. They were usually really good homemade food for a reasonable price. Now it's mostly Arby's, Taco Bell and other fast foods. Neither original nor healthy. And while Iron Skillet isn't one of those lost treasures, it does come pretty close. This location is still recovering from the pandemic. But the staff is friendly and the food is pretty good. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs breakfast. My server Morgan did a great job. She was friendly, cordial and efficient. She got everything I order correct. What a concept! The plate itself comes with two eggs, your choice, a hand breaded steak cooked to order to the breading is crispy and really tasty! I wish more places would do it like this. There is no comparison between fresh and frozen. The steak itself was a little tough in one place, but it was nice. I got the hash browns, some biscuits and gravy, a glass of OJ and a side of fruit. We need to talk about this so called fruit though. While technically fruit, it was mostly canned orange wedges and canned pineapple with one, and I wish I was kidding here, one small piece of cantaloupe and one grape. Lol. Here I am trying to be healthy and I'm getting zero help. Oh well. I guess a ghetto fruit cup is still better than nothing... right? Hey, all jokes aside, if you want a better quality meal than tacos and burgers, this is a good choice to feel less fast food and a little more civilized dining, Thank you Morgan for the great service!

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    Candi B.

    Popped in on bus tour with very limited time.. asked fir to go boxes since we didn't have much time.. the waitress was very friendly & nice helped us get a nice hot food choice, we were able to eat 1/2 & bring the rest with us.. it's difficult when traveling with 39 other ppl to all get served & heat fairly healthy in a timely fashion. The place was clean & comfy to sit for a speedy service..

    Fantastic food, EXCELLENT Waitress and Cook
    Bryan M.

    Today we wanted a nice meal , other truck stop had not good variety. So we stopped in to this wonderful Iron Skillet . The waitress named Teaeria was very punctual and never let our drinks go empty, she was prompt, curtious and fun. She brought laughter and positive energy to our table and she has a very upbeat personality. More restaurants should have more waitresses like this one the cook David P. Is such a good cook, our TBone steaks were cooked to perfection and just the way we ordered them. I like this establishment, and the ombions is cozy,our wait time was little to barely any and I am just extremely satisfied. I highly recommend this restaurant! Thanks guys, happy happy customers, will definitely be returning.

    Salad and fried chicken with country sides and rolls good value and pleasant service.  Food court has other options.
    Judy H.

    Good value with menu options or buffet and salad bar. Also a food court inside the truck stop. The service is excellent! Our server "Sophia" was the sweetest and most attentive person I have met in a long time .., lovely and smiling and even brought us some "date night" Ice cream w cherries on top ! Best part of the evening !! Recommend !

    Kathy T.

    Soooo....Don't waste your time or hard earned money. I ordered sweet potato fries. I actually wanted steamed vegetables but they wouldn't separate the broccoli from them. I am allergic. When the waitress came out she said the cook just told her there were no sweet potato fries. So I said fine bring a baked potato, bake potato wasn't cooked all the way through. Hard as a rock, could not mash it at all and it was cold. Steak was supposed to be medium well. Won't be back. Ordered unsweetened tea, we are on a strict diet last refill she pored sweet tea. Like I said, don't waste you time or money. If I could have given a negative I would have

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    I love Iron Skillet. Great staff...always full of smiles and jokes. Plenty of great food to satisfy anyone.

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    Lots of food did not finish but my iced tea cup never went dry either. Awesome job wonderful truck stop

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