Our group of 17 had an amazing dining experience at Pub at the Pinicon. Several had the pork…read moretenderloin and most left with doggie bags for a meal the next day. We tried the breaded shrimp and the lobster Mac & cheese. Both entrees were delicious. You won't leave hungry or disappointed with the quality of food and serving size. Service was wonderful and we had our own room. Give it a try soon!! It was well worth our hour drive!! We will be back!!

A couple of visits inform this review, which is 4 stars because one must take into account other…read moreoptions in the area, which are few. That preamble out of the way - I like this place! The facility is faux-English pub, with a woody vibe and lots of nooks and crannies. Servers are earnest, friendly, and very helpful, albeit not polished or slick. So far I have sampled the "pork wings" (breaded and fried slices of tenderloin - AMAZING!!!); the Reuben (solid, though weirdly served with Thousand Island on the side, not on the sandwich); the platter of red onion rings (crazy delicious, if a tad salty); and the spinach and artichoke dip (very cheesy - mmmm). Friends and family have ordered the Walleye (looked wonderful), the nachos (a little odd and not recommended), the chicken fajita salad (unexpectedly lovely), and the ribeye (a wonderful cut of meat, sadly very overcooked). There are lots of beer choices and more varieties of wine than I expected (they carry Malbec!), well-poured drinks, and the one dessert we tried (my birthday girl caramel sundae) was lush. A word on portions and value: portions are HUGE. You'll probably need a box. Prices are very fair and seem low to this city girl: great value for your money! If you are in the area and want a nice sit down meal in a cozy, friendly spot, this is the place.

This is average pup food and a go to in our little town. You can always count on it being hard to…read moreget into on Friday nights. Great beer selection. Service is good for a crew that is low in numbers. True pub feel inside, the best is summer patio seating next to the river.

Great little place with a familiar menu, good service, and a pork tenderloin sandwich that alone…read morewas worth the trip! After a brother from Iowa shared his love for the food at this little sports bar in Charles City, IA., we took a ride out there last Saturday. The place was immediately next to the Cedar River, and thanks to quite a bit of recent rain, the river was roaring The waitress came to the table quickly, and we ordered a couple of sodas and pork tenderloin sandwiches. She was friendly, and even though it was obvious that she was busy, she was attentive and professional. The food arrived faster than we'd have thought, since it was busy, but it was wonderful. The fries were piping hot and crispy on the outside, and the pork sandwich was AWESOME. Soft roll, crisp, cold lettuce and tomato, and an amazing piece of perfectly cooked pork! The breading was light and perfectly crisp, and it was nearly too hot to eat when it arrived...the kitchen did a wonderful job. We'll absolutely go back - this little pub is a hidden gem!

Last night, I went to Pub 217 on a Tuesday evening. The place was lively, with groups of people on…read moreone side and the bar area a bit more relaxed, which is where I sat with my sister. We came for happy hour and ordered an appetizer of wings. The wings were fantastic, and the cocktails were enjoyable, but it did take a while for someone to take our order, which was a little frustrating as I was trying to catch the happy hour specials. Eventually, the bartender came over, apologized for the wait, and was super friendly with a great personality. I've also ordered lunch from here several times, and my favorite dish is the Bruschetta Salad, which I get every time. It's a perfect option when dining with a group. Another thing I love about Pub 217 is the seasonal décor - they always do a great job switching it up throughout the year!

Our go-to place for pre-show meal and drinks for any event at the Paramount. Short walk to the…read morevenue. Still very affordable and great service. Mike the bartender was great!

This place is tucked away but it is a place that is worth uncovering as the food is REALLY good!…read moreThe place is immaculate inside and the staff takes such great care of you. They are so grateful to see you and serve and it shows here. The cheese curds to start were amazing especially when paired with their special buffalo/ranch sauce. Then, I got their BBQ Burger which was a smash burger and it was amazing. They have a nice patio for nice evenings outside and it is quiet. Put this one on your list of places to try if you like good food!

The food and drink were super tasty and beautifully presented. Quiet, classy ambiance, though it is…read morekind of weird the neighboring residence members pass through a lot. Maybe I was there at an off time. The service was excellent, my water and drinks were never empty.

This was such a cute spot with amazing food. We were really surprised how good the Brussel sprouts…read morewere. That Korean BBQ sauce is to die for. Our service was great and the bar in general is a cool vibe. Everyone like their burgers, they were the smash burger patties, super thin and some crispy edges. We don't live in town but if we did we'd for sure be regulars here.

We stopped by to see if we could get a spot on the patio. Someone told me to just go look and if…read morethere was no tables to come back to be put in the waitlist. We found a table, but then another person told us they had a waitlist, but then let us sit there. We waited awhile before anyone came to our table. Once we had a server, things went well. I think they need a better way to handle the wait list. Our food was excellent and the patio was clean and lively! Everyone here works hard and works as a team. We will definitely return.

Always good food good service. Had my retirement party in the back room and was so happy how it all…read moreturned out!

The food was excellent, the service was polite and attentive and the draft beer selection is large.read more

Flaming Office hosted a Celebration of Life for Nancy Sund on Saturday, February 28. It was…read moremarvelous. Just the way a Celebration should be. All of her friends enjoyed talking to each other about how wonderful Nancy was. I recommend this venue for any Celebration of Life. The attendees could eat, enjoy their favorite beverage and talk to friends about the departed one.

When went to a concert on the way to Des Moines we stopped here to have a drink. We love dive bars…read moreand thought the name was clever. We were welcomed with a very rude "how many of you are there?" We stayed and managed to have a good time regardless of the terrible welcome. Today, several months later we attempted to return. When we walked in we were told "we close at 2:30" and again "how many of you are there?". We used the bathroom and left. For a small town dive bar you'd think a group of 8 would be a nice surprise and welcomed. Going forward we will find another FRIENDLY small town dive bar to visit (currently stopping at one).

Rod and Cal's deserves a great shout out! Good eats, good people, good service: all in a totally…read moreunpretentious traditional small town tavern setting. Another reviewer hit it on the head observing that this is more restaurant than bar. Yep, but satisfies both needs and are one of the few places around with daytime hours these days. Rod and Cal's is a worthy pit stop on any trip or tavern tour through beautiful Northeast Iowa!

Busy place! But friendly staff and open on Sunday. We didn't eat but the food looked great. Clean…read morebathrooms. Family friendly environment.

Now known as 1891 Saloon and Eatery. Fun and friendly small-town-bar atmosphere. Specials for…read moreIowa games and other occasions. And Bar Bingo every other Thursday!

My sister and I came from the Quad Cities and landed at 2 Gingers. What a delightful atmosphere!…read more Awesome local artwork and SO friendly. The brick oven pizza was delicious as was the cheeseburger. Lots of drink options as well. Great prices too. We will be back! Sylvia & Marie