The Corner Lounge is Belmond's version of the Local Iowa bar with food. They make an excellent…read moresupreme thin crust pizza! Eat it there or swing by for takeout and a chat with whoever is hanging around. I only wish they made the pizza later at night!

Appetizer order was placed wrong, they had to remake it. Wait staff didn't seem to know what was…read moregoing on or what to do. They kept forgetting about us and our orders. When receiving a double shot of chilled Jose Cuervos it was in a whiskey glass 1/2 filled with ice, not cooled and strained. It was way more than 2 shots. Definate over pour. 2nd one was same way. Had to remove ice. Restroom was not ADA compliant. Not easily handicap accessible, no hand grab bars in either stall. Toilets were very short. There is no way a wheelchair could get in the stall. Carpet tiles were coming up in a few places, trip hazard.

We're currently working our way through the Iowa Tenderloin Trail, stopping at tour stops all…read moreacross our fine state. Today we visited Belmond to conquer the famous tenderloin from the Blemond Drive-In. This place was easy to find, right along US 69 on the south end of Belmond just north of Casey's. The setting is nice - a small dining room but the place is decked out with town spirit. On the walls you'll find Navy & Green Blemond-Klemme Broncos jerseys, photos, posters and even a bronco head and pennant at one end. Small-town Iowa is typically very proud of their local teams and the Belmond Drive-In displays the town's pride well. Nothing fancy here - a counter with a few stools and tables/booths elsewhere. It looks like they have a room in the back for larger groups. The restrooms were nice and clean and the restaurant itself was very nice, though weird because there isn't a sink in there - it's outside of it. Our waitress was really friendly and attentive. Since we were there for the tenderloin, we were expecting it to be one mean sandwich. After all, this sandwich was one of the Iowa Pork Producers' yearly award winners for Best Tenderloin. It arrived at the table and though it tasted good, I think the tenderloin itself was a tad on the small side. Great flavor, nice and juicy, but a tad small. Don't let that stop you from trying it. It's actually a good thing because then you can indulge on one of their great shakes or malts. I had a peach shake and wasn't disappointed. It had pieces of peach right in it. The menu is your typical small-town cafe menu - mostly sandwiches, salads and the like. They have a good hamburger according to some I have talked with. Overall, I enjoyed eating at the Belmond Drive-In. They make a good tenderloin and some great ice cream.

Okay... So did this place change hands since winning the Iowa Tenderloin Trail in 2015?…read more We stopped here after having to attend a funeral in Hampton while on our way back to the Des Moines metro. The place is quaint. It reminds me of a lot of small town stops. We were greeted upon entering and told to grab a seat anywhere. The kitchen help looked a little more mature, but the servers appeared to mostly be high school age. That in and of itself is fine...as long as they do the job. At first glance the menu looked promising. The prices seemed really good. Our server did an okay job to start, but lagged on refills (and it was about 230 PM in the afternoon...they weren't busy), and she kept disappearing. I'm not sure where she was going... The place isn't that big. We soon found out why the prices were so low... The portions are about 1/3 to 1/2 of what you would get anywhere else. We started with cheese curds and onion rings. We also ordered a tenderloin and a cheese burger. I'm a tenderloin junkie and have eaten them all over the Midwest. Knowing they'd picked up the 2015 title there was no doubt in my mind what I was going to order. The tenderloin was cooked well, but it was about the size you'd get at a fast food joint advertising "tenderloins". You could tell it was real meat v. out of a Sysco truck, but it was pretty unimpressive for having been voted such a prestigious title. Looking across the table I almost wished I'd ordered a cheese burger. And when we'd pretty much finished everything we added a couple orders of fries, etc. because we weren't full. The size of the fry orders were just as disappointing. Dropped over $30 before tip and we walked out hungry... The small portion sizes and sub-par service will probably keep me from retracing my path to this stop on the trail. Serve an adult portion, raise your prices to match the portion, and up your game. I really wanted to like this place as I grew up in this area of the state (in Dows). An epic fail.

Had a family event there. Staff was very accommodating! Had lots of great comments on how good the…read morefood was. And great comments on having our event at Pickles. Highly recommend!

Pickles Pub is central Iowa gem. Hidden on blue Highway D 41 in Kamrar. The building is lovely with…read morea great hometown bar & grill vibe. Always bustling on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Fun Day, Pickles has a great staff of friendly, small-town folks. They hustle! Food comes out timely, and is good quality. We had a combo plate with fried mushrooms, pickles, and corn nuggets. It's all frozen stuff, but good quality. My wife had the French Dip sandwich and loved it (although she never dips her sandwich... wtf). I had the Patty Melt. It was cooked well on marble rye and was delicious. This is the ultimate roadside joint for a beer and bite. Nothing but positive energy for Pickles Pub!

We went to the Gridiron for dinner & it was so good! Dave had a burger, & I had a cheeseburger…read more Both were delicious, & cooked perfectly. My sweet potato fries with ranch dip were really tasty. We each had a glass of Pinot Grigio, which were refreshing. The service was great! Can't believe we've never been here before. We'll definitely be back!

Camping outside of Webster City, we always look for a local spot to try when we travel. Tonight,…read morelucky us, it was the Grid Iron. Be prepared to show a little grace, there were a lot of cars turning in there as we came up to it- from the food, I'm guessing they're always busy! My wife chose their mainline burger (no cheese) and house fries. Honestly, I think we could tell how good it was going to be when got out of the car and that awesome charbroil smell overwhelmed us. She loved it. I had the Chipotle Bacon cheeseburger on Texas toast, well done for me (they will prepare to your liking), which is charbroiled, then dunked in their home made bourbon sauce and served with Swiss cheese and jalapeños. The fries have some type of coating that makes them a little crispier and a little tastier. Even if you're cruising up I35, it's worth the detour into WC for a great meal. Plenty of tv's but even with a crowd, you can still have enjoyable conversation at your table. It's no wonder one whole wall is covered with "best of" awards. They deserve them. Bon Appetite!

Awesome Fillet steak, great service and one of only a few places in Iowa that serves Korbel Brandy…read moreold fashions!!!!! Highly recommend

Enjoyed the fish very much. The sides were flavorful but the fish was fantasy. Service was very…read moregood for a busy time. Ambiance was ok however visiting with my hubby was about impossible as it was so noisy.

Sitting on the plaza patio on a warm October evening was perfection. The dirty martini and…read moremargaritas were well prepared and met expectations as excellent cocktails. Shared the sweet potato hummus with house made crackers and veggies. It was flavorful and my dining partner was a hummus virgin (yes, that's a thing) and loved the hummus! The service was great. We were not forgotten outside and our server was attentive without being too much. This is a definite stop when you come to Mason City to enjoy all the beautiful architecture and history the city offers.

The ambiance was delightful, welcoming. We loved the couches and cozy atmosphere…read more The food was fantastic! The walleye fish and chips were SO good! The fish was cooked perfectly!! The Cuban sandwich was fresh and delicious! The service was lacking - we had to ask for salt & pepper. We were never offered sweetener for our tea. It was not explained that there are no menus - just a posted QR code. We had to ask after being left sitting for several minutes. All in all - we will go back!

Food was good. But the lamps above the tables were very dusty. Plus while us and other guests were…read moreseated one of the waitresses decided to vacuum.

Food was hot and cooked perfectly. Staff was prompt, friendly, and quick with the coffee refills…read more Pleasure to eat at the Mill and Grill. Would highly recommend this place.

Traveling thru ........ Deceiving the outside signage that…read moresays burgers on the partially lit sign, they serve so much more, chicken, hot beef, variety of potatoes, kids size too, also pork loin dinner, half orders! Try it super friendly owner and staff

We've been here a few times in the past ands the food has always been very good! This visit was not…read morebad but it wasn't as good as it used to be. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food was ok but it just wasn't up to par from what we remembered. It reminds me of bar food. The floor was sticky when walking to the table. Just a let down!

This is one of those places the locals go to eat for the good food. It is unusual for the different…read morecombinations of food items put together on one plate. Who knew a hamburger could taste so good with hash browns on it. The signage leaves a little to be desired. You can easily drive by the place without noticing it is there because there is only a small street sign and nothing else to indicate it might be a place to eat.

Always great food and service- wish the hours were more consistent. Keep the updates on…read moreFacebook.... That helps.