I've never been, but my parents, on a road trip with my nephew were told to take cover because of a…read morenearby tornado. They were told about the County Line by a local, and they were welcomed with open arms by the owner. She could see how scared my 8 year old nephew was and whisked him away and introduced him to her dog Jake. He was quickly put at ease and after about an hour, the tornado had changed paths and it was safe to leave. I'm really not one to write reviews of places I haven't been, but I was really touched by this story and the kindness of the owner and I feel it's something that should be commended. I'd be glad to stop in, if I'm ever en route or in the area. It's nice to see there are some special people in the world! Thank You!!

Nice place. Tasty cheeseburger. Owner/server nice lady. Excellent tenderloin…read more Tuesday night is BBQ Night.

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!

Atmosphere is awesome, the repurposed barn was done beautifully!…read more We were met and seated immediately, drinks came shortly after. We ordered and looked around a bit. Food took a bit to get to us, but the waitress made sure we had drinks while we waited. Food came out and it was very good! Price was reasonable, and experience was great! We will definitely come back again! Totally worth the drive!

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.

Everything is awesome the food the service. Would go to go there often it's just that goodread more

Back in college friends from Iowa bragged about how awesome pork tenderloin were in back home. Fast…read moreforward many years and I've tried several around the Midwest. Sally's is the first that lived up to the hype!!! Awesome "Smokin Hot Shelly" at Sally's was the bomb. Also, it was prime rib sandwich day (Monday) and every elder in Springville was here for lunch!!! So ya know the food is consistently good. Highly recommend. Will be back on my next trip through.

Took a big bet to go to a restaurant with 1 review. But we weren't disappointed!!! The thick crust…read moreis great and it full with cheese. My niece said it one of her best pizza ever. Thank you guys it was great!!!

When ordering the pizza I do recommend the thin crust. TThey made or pizza in thirds which allowed…read moreus to try a few of the specialty pizzas. We enjoyed the buffalo chicken and the BLT.

The way up the hill reminds me of heading to an out-of-the-way roadhouse. Not complaining. But yeah…read moreit's off the beaten track. Highly recommend the pizza, steaks, burgers, and chicken. Great food all the way around. That ribeye sandwich is awesome. It's a 10 ounce steak. No bun. I suppose you could as for a bun. Enjoy. Great atmosphere.

Food is good had Ruben and loaded toys I think they were called. They were VERY good. Not like you…read morenormally see loaded tots. Fast pleasant service.

We were able to secure a reservation for our large group as we had alot of family coming into town…read morefor a funeral. I called them on Thursday for a Saturday night reservation and they were able to accommodate us. I ordered the Salmon entree- it came with dill sauce and a baked potato and I selected vegetable beef soup (the soup of the day). Husband ordered the NY strip with mushrooms and the garlic mashed potatoes and a house salad. You have a piece of corn bread waiting at your place setting when you arrive. They also serve dinner rolls. It's a tremendous amount of food. My daughter ordered the same thing I did except she subbed her potato for broccoli ($3 upcharge) We had a glass of wine as well. Service was quick and efficient, they had two people serving our table. Everyone received their entrées at the same time and all courses were served at once. Was very efficient and friendly. The total was $150 for the three of us before tip.

Timmerman's is one of those special locations that has managed to keep the ambience back from the…read more60s. I used to drive by this restaurant for years I was going from Iowa over to Chicago. It took my retiring to finally start dying dining here. It's about a 70 minute ride from Cedar rapids Iowa to this location but we do it over and over and over again. That should tell you something about how good they are. Their service is outstanding. The food is great never had a bad meal. My wife has Alzheimer's and she always enjoys the ride up in the view overlooking the river. I had to ask for tables along the outside to get the best view of the river. It was suggested I might want to make a reservation to be sure I would get one if available. We've eaten various items all over the menu you can't go wrong with anything it's all great. If you haven't tried it you should.

Great food service and atmosphere! They do a wonderful job all the way around. Such a fun piece of…read morehistory to visit.

My fiancé and I stopped in here after taking engagement pictures on and around the bridge area…read morenearby. I absolutely loved this place. Eating a meal here felt like being transported back in time and you could feel the history radiating out of the walls. I ordered the Wednesday special -- an open face beef sandwich with potatoes and gravy, and my fiancé order the Baxa burger. Both were very solid, and we left full and happy. In addition to the good food and atmosphere, the service was excellent. Our waitress was very welcoming and friendly. This place is a must-visit spot and represents quintessential small town Iowa!

We came to Maquoketa, IA, to visit the Maquoketa Caves and asked several local residents for…read morerecommendations on the best place to eat in town. We were repeatedly directed here, and we were certainly glad we took their advice. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive, and our server provided exceptional service throughout our visit. We were especially impressed that he was able to take the orders of our entire group of 12 entirely from memory while remaining attentive and efficient. I ordered the homemade tenderloin sandwich and was genuinely surprised by its impressive size and quality. During our meal, the owner/chef personally stopped by our table to ask how everything was and took the time to speak with us about what brought us to Maquoketa. It was a thoughtful and personal gesture that you do not often experience, even at family-owned establishments. Overall, we had an excellent experience. Between the quality of the food, attentive service, welcoming atmosphere, and genuine hospitality, it was easy to understand why so many locals recommended this restaurant. We would gladly return the next time we are in Maquoketa.

we were passing through and stopped to eat. We were very pleased with the food and the service…read more My husband had the grilled cod and I had the chopped steak with mushroom gravy. The soup starters were delicious as well. When we come back to this area we will definitely stop again.

We were in town for the Field of Dreams game and ate here 2 mornings. The restaurant is so cute and…read morethe staff was friendly and greeted us with a smile. The food was delicious and they were big servings. We will definitely be back if we come to town again.

A lovely diner, but nicer than most you see. The decor and upkeep of it is above average. The…read morefood was plentiful and good, especially that cinnamon toast! The service was good. I had the Skillet that was on advertised at the table and got to take half of it home for leftovers. Delicious AND a good deal!