What a cool local bar and restaurant! A laid back place with some great food and service…read more I got the famous fried pork tenderloin sandwich. It was huge!! But also very tasty. I had a salad as my side. It wasn't much more than some iceberg and a few carrots. But it was fine. Overall a great place for some grub!

I'm in Omaha for a few days, I had my ribeye steak, Reuben, fresh corn, Culver's, and plan a Runza…read morerun for the next day, what's the next move? I had a free afternoon and for some reason when I check yelp, a couple spots in Council Bluffs, IA show up. I check around and they look fine, elevated bar/comfort food that could be from Anywhere, USA. Pork tenderloin seems to be the move with something fried on the side. LPL's really stuck out for a few reason - massive tenderloin sandwich and a super Midwest feel from the pics. Coming from Omaha, LPL's is about 15 minutes from downtown, but everything is 15-30 minutes it seems no matter where you go so might as well check out a new state. This restaurant is as middle of nowhere in the middle of nowhere as it gets. Nondescript building with just a few windows on the side of what seems like a main road for the area. I'm fairly certain there has not ever been an Asian and/or Hispanic person set foot in here, but hey, I was looking for a hearty and authentic meal and that's what I got. Felt like Joe and Marisa showing up in Alabama. I walked in and could feel the eyes on me immediately and went straight to an open bar stool. The place was pretty packed for a random Monday at 1pm. Everyone seems like regular locals. Server/bartender came up and handed me a menu and I ordered a Yuengling. I already knew what I wanted - pork tenderloin deluxe with some cheese curds. Very reasonable and necessary up charges for both. Now, when people exaggerate and say, "so and so was bigger than my face" I brush it aside, BUT this pork tenderloin was much bigger than my face and is comically large. They actually gave me a to go box to cut some of it up and set aside for maneuverability. I won't say it was seasoned well but the bonus points for size outweighs all. I cut and stacked with mayo and veggies to eat and it was very delicious. Crunchy and juicy with fresh veggies and needed richness from mayo. I was on my 3rd day of curds and ranch, no complaints there other than from my doctor I'm sure. I suppose I can recommend this place... it was just an odd experience of being so out of place for me but the staff was friendly and food was good making this a good place to check out. I would say it's one-of-a-kind spot but I have no idea what the rest of the Midwest is like. It's really in the middle of nowhere and getting an uber back to Omaha took a whopping 17 minutes. I, of course, appreciate anyone that reads my long reviews of random restaurants. I have no idea who is reading this review in NE or IA. $25 for a massive sandwich and 2 beers is the deal if the century. Way off the beaten path but may be worth a visit if you are visiting Omaha and what a different experience.

I met my friends here for dinner a couple weeks ago and the whole experience was really surprising,…read moretbh, but in a good way. One of my friends has been here with his co-workers a few times but I haven't been here before. (Maybe one time many many years ago that I don't remember....) We walk in on a Monday night and there were a few people there. It's a small place so I'm glad we were able to get a table. When we sat down, the bartender, (waitress as well), came right over and took our drink orders and eventually our food orders. I wanted to try their renowned broasted chicken. (A device essentially uses pressure cooking and light frying to create a thin crispy skin and juicy interior). The chicken was some of the best 'fried' chicken that I've ever had, seriously. Super crispy skin and juice inside. Reminds me a little of Korean fried chicken. The texas toast was yummy, the cole slaw was creamy (if you like creamy slaw), and the crispy tots were crispy delicious. My friend got a broasted chicken sammich and he loved it too. (High praise coming from him.) My friends and I have been wanting to go back and get more broasted chicken since we left. On Fridays, they have a 4 piece special for $13.99 that I'll have to take advantage of soon. All in all, this little bar/restaurant has some amazing food that I just didn't expect after driving and running past it for years. Can't wait to go back.

Great food, reasonable price, and cribbage on Thursdays! Ambiance was nice too! I remember when it…read morewas called the 800 Club, much nicer now.

Stopped on our way back home. We were too hungry to wait till we got there, and this place sounded…read moreinteresting on Yelp. I got the small appetite shrimp platter. We just wanted something quick, so I got this instead of the full dinner. I wasn't aware that I had a small appetite, but this was more than enough for a full meal. The shrimp were very good. Nice and crisp and juicy. I had the tater tots with them, and they were tasty too. The funny thing was that they were hard to tell apart. When the plate first came out I couldn't tell if I had a plate full of taters or shrimp. My wife ordered the catfish and the salad bar. Ooops - out of catfish and the salad bar was already closed, even though it was 90 minutes before closing. She ended up getting a burger with a side salad instead. She was extremely happy with the burger and fries, but the salad was just so-so. On a whim I got a chocolate shake. I should act on my whims more often. Look at the picture - it tasted even better. The staff were friendly, but our waters never got refilled even though we were the only ones there. And for a really good buy, it would be hard to beat.

Stopped here after meeting up with our daughter. She ordered the walleye platter with coleslaw. My…read morehusband ordered the chili cheddar burger and cottage cheese. Ithe onion burger with a loaded baked potato. Food was decent. The onion burger was the best. My daughter enjoyed her fish. The waitress was super sweet. Big cafe but we were the only family in that section.

DO NOT GO SAVE YOUR MONEY RUDE SERVERS AND YOU GET IGNORED OUTSIDE!!…read moreSat outside and found out that you have to go INSIDE to order (NO signs to tell you that). Once food was ordered, a server NEVER came out to the table. Waited 30 minutes BEFORE going in to find out that our order was NOT sent back to thekitchen. It took 15 minutes to get the potato appitizer. And when confronted, the server was snarky and blamed us for not knowing our order was not submitted. The server thought he shouldn't have to tell us anything. Just save yourself a drive and time. It's just not worth the experience. Unless you're into people treating you like you're a problem.

Conveniently located just off the Wabash bike trail, this is the go to destination for the…read morelegendary Thursday night Taco bike ride out of Omaha (approximately 20 mile one-way bike ride from Omaha to Mineola). For those who are just want to get down there and eat without the bike ride. It is still about a good 20 minute drive south of Council Bluffs off of route 29. Street parking is available. Named for a beloved pet, pets are allowed in the outdoor seating area. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining area. The hours are now limited: lunch 11-1:30, they now close for the afternoon and then reopens-about 5 PM for dinner. Check hours as they are prone to seasonal fluctuations. They are now also closed on Mondays. This is a very casual, old fashion diner type experience with a full bar. They occasionally have live music in the outside patio area. This destination has been there for decades and not only attract bike trail enthusiasts, but steel horse riders as well! Service is always super pleasant and helpful, and also very casual. Grab your menu, order at the counter, and it's brought out to where you're seated. If you need refills, bring it up to the bar and they'll take care of you. There is a more limited lunch menu and a larger menu for the dinner hours. They have an awesome tenderloin sandwich, and we just love their appetizers that will give you your fried food fix, including the garlic mushrooms, cauliflower, and really great onion rings. Also a recommended location to get your fix for a Barburger, with any combination of toppings, you desire! Want to get out of downtown and look at some pretty farm fields, check out Tobey Jack's for a very laid-back casual time with great food.

Adrian is the best, most expedient bartender that I have seen in a very long time. Her customer…read moreservice skills are up there with Nordstrom quality!!!

Had an amazing time. Kiera was our bartender kept our drinks cold & full !!!! 10/10 recommend this…read morebar

Decided to stop in for a quick lunch on a Monday. I've been here once before, but it was quite a…read morewhile ago, so I didn't really remember the quality of the food. We were seated right away, and it was a perfect day to sit outside. The hostess let us know they had workers outside, but we were totally okay with the noise, which ended up being very minimal. We didn't order any drinks, but for food, I decided to try the birria grilled cheese, which comes with one side, and I chose fries. Not only did it look so appetizing, but it tasted AMAZING. The bread had some sort of seasoning on it that added so much flavor to the sandwich. The fries were seasoned exceptionally well too. I'll definitely be back sometime soon to try more items. The food today was 10/10, and our waitress was very kind and attentive as well.

We took the family to 712 Eat + Drink for lunch and overall had a good experience. The food had a…read morelot of promise, though a few dishes felt like they were just slightly off from being great. I had the Cubano sandwich, which was good overall, especially the smoky meat, but I think the coarse-ground mustard overpowered the flavours a bit and dulled the smokiness a bit. A plain yellow mustard might balance the sandwich better and let the smokiness shine through more. The sweet potato fries, however, were excellent. My wife Laura ordered Emily's Salad, which was pleasant and fresh, though we both thought it could have benefited from a little crunch--maybe some seeds or nuts added in. Our daughter Alex had the birria tacos and carne asada fries. The tacos were tasty, though a little on the small side, but the carne asada fries were fantastic. Umai! (I am a Rengoku fan; if you know, you know.) I highly recommend it. Our other daughter, Sam, ordered the birria grilled cheese and elote fries, and both were really good. Her cherryade was especially refreshing. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, though the dining area and patio felt a bit bare. A few plants outside and inside would really warm the place up and give it more character. The music was pretty good with indie hits in there. I also tried the Old Fashioned. It was definitely strong, which I appreciated, but it felt like it was missing a touch of sweetness or something to round it out. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves, and I'd absolutely go back and try more on the menu. Their waitstaff was top-notch and really were on their game. The restaurant has good ingredients and solid ideas--it just feels like a few flavour balances could be dialed in a little more.

A group of my friends and I went to The Back Forty last weekend when we were on a party bus and it…read morewas fun bar. We stopped the bus and all walked in and good vibes were definitely felt. We didn't order food but we all ordered drinks. My drink was well made and the bartender seemed to be enjoying her work. They also had live music, which was nice. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely go back and try their food.

This was a great spot for lunch! The dinner menu looks just as great. We were wandering around on a…read moresmall town adventure today and checked Yelp for a lunch suggestion. I'm so glad we did! The place has a small town vibe but could easily compete with anything in the Omaha metro. Talked for a bit with the gal that owns it. She was great! So glad to support a women owned business. I had a basic BLT and we shared corn nuggets. Pretty good. Husband had the lunch special, Tater tot casserole. My first thought was "I have the stuff for that in the fridge/freezer at home." Then I remembered that I have indeed not made it. They made it first so we went with that. He loved it! Not your grandma's casserole. The Thursday prime rib sandwich ($15) and Friday and Saturday steak specials ($25-30) will definitely draw us back. Thanks for a great afternoon.

good food but over price. $18 for a "medium" 10" pizza is a bit much. Good service, just too much…read morefor a small town bar.

went here for the first time to try some pizza, got home a realized the bartender skimmed my card…read morenumber and tried to gamble with it. I gotta say, the worst first experience I've had by far