What a hidden gem! I must've passed by this place dozens of times traveling through. The star is…read morefinally aligned and the experience did not disappoint. Can't wait to get back.

Bergen Bar & Grill is hands down one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants I've ever been to!…read more Food: Do yourself a favor and order the filet mignon and wild rice -- and don't forget the side of 3 jumbo shrimp! My family has been coming here for years and we all order the same thing every time we come, and it's always phenomenal! The beef is SOOO tender, it literally melts in your mouth. And don't get me started on the wild rice. It's cooked to perfection and it's so buttery and flavorful. Atmosphere: Bergen Bar & Grill is a smaller restaurant that's first come first serve -- no reservations. You put your name and phone number on a notebook and they call you when your table is ready. Depending on the time you arrive, it can be a longer wait. However, they have a lovely patio where you can wait for your table OR you can hang out in your car. They do serve drinks on the patio which is a nice touch! One other thing to note, they are cash/check only. No credit cards so plan accordingly. Overall, I highly highly recommend Bergen Bar & Grill! You won't be disappointed.

Seriously, like stepping back in time to the days where you could go to your local steakhouse for a…read morephenomenal meal, friendly service, and a cozy home like atmosphere. Well, look no further. This no-frills steakhouse specializes in dry aged beef, is James Beard award winning, has great cocktails, and still serves you a relish tray while you wait for your meal. For those of you under the age of 35, a relish tray, often consisted of carrots, celery, pickles, and cubed cheddar cheese like this one. They also will bring you some bread and butter if you would like. In my opinion, you should definitely opt for the tenderloin, but I'm not sure there is a bad steak option on the menu. They also have seafood and even sandwich sandwiches including a burger so there's something for everyone! It's family friendly and although the decor will remind you of your grandma's house, no grandparent I have ever met could put out steaks like this. Visit the ice cream capital of the world and make sure to save room for a steak!

- House salad - delicious - Tenderloin (filet) - I would…read morehave loved a crust on it. Was cooked to the right temp but I'd order something other than beef next trip. - Waeside Old Fashioned - no thank you :) Overall, I'd go back to try it again and order different things, maybe some chicken. The service was lovely and the whole place is quirky / cool.

Good enough for Spencer Iowa! Food seems consistent. Very dated which adds to the charm. Who even…read morehas a salad bar anymore?? Service is friendly.

Came in for a work dinner while in town. There was 8 of us. Very busy place & they sat us quickly…read more Service was super friendly and great. The drinks were very good. Appetizers & food was top notch. Everyone was super happy with their meals. Family friendly place with nice people.

Our group of five all enjoyed our food! The walleye was exceptional! Service was great and they…read moreprovided a wonderful dessert for a birthday! We will definitely return when in the area!

We heard they had the best boasted chicken and it was very mediocre. The service was hurried as the…read morewere busy with not enough people working. We might give it another try.

Arrived at 630 pm. Ordered- five people in our party. Took hour to get meal- and it came out one…read moreorder at a time. I didn't get my salad, food was cold. Waitress told us the cooks were fighting. I tried to talk to the cooks- they didnt want to hear it. Waitress were working their bitts off. Tipped them well- will NOT go back. Used to be great- new owners will run it into the ground in a heartbeat. Do NOT recommend.

Wandered down to this little gem for the first time last night. Had heard about their Thursday…read moreNight Steak Night. Made a reservation as suggested and they had a great table reserved for us. Very friendly staff. Excellent food. Great ribeye and baked potato. Enjoyed the salad bar as we waited for our order. Expect this will be regular Thursday night trek. Well worth the hour drive for us. Look for all the cars and motorcycles.

Love Fireside! Beat steak in the area. Great salad bar with awesome variety. Consistent food and…read moreservice!

I hadn't been to Fireside in well over 20 years. I always enjoy a good prime rib and figured it…read morewould be a fun birthday trip. Overall the establishment was clean. I personally didn't care to walk into a place to enjoy a meal and have political coverage all over the tvs. I get that it's a small town, but sometimes you just want a break from all that. The salad bar was great with lots of options. The prime rib was at the end of it's run. After I ordered mine a few tables over they were told they were sold out. The piece I got was clearly towards the end. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. I'm all about supporting small business but was it worth the hour drive each way and almost double the price of Texas Roadhouse? No. Also be prepared that because it's a small town the other clientele are more concerned about the strangers at their steakhouse than they are their own meal. Only one server for the dining room we were in.

The salad bar is very well stocked with fresh lettuce, salads, fruit, pudding, soup, and crackers…read more It is a great meal and delicious. The service is efficient and the branding iron decor is vintage but tidy. They just celebrated a huge milestone for being open and serving. We can see why!

For many years whenever I visited family in Mason City or Forest City this was the place for Prime…read moreRib. Great service and the prime rib is unbeatable. Large portion perfectly cooked and add a lobster tail to make it a surf and turf. Place hasn't changed in all these years and I love this fact. Keep up the good work!

The staff were great. The restaurant was an old church with stained glass windows that was picked…read moreup and moved to that location about ten years ago. It's been through 4 different owners. The food was good but I thought a little pricey for that area. It's worth a visit just for the ambiance.

1. Service was great. 2. Stairway going up seemed…read moredangerous for all ages. 3. Elevator was slow and not user friendly. 4. We had 5 in our party, some food was good, some not. Smokehouse burger needed more BBQ sauce on them. Chicken sandwich was very tough and flavor was different. All in all, a nice dinner, just wish we all could have had better tasting food. The servers and assistants were extremely friendly and did a very nice job.

Excellent Prime Rib perfectly prepared with sides of asparagus & Mac & cheese.(added jalapeños for…read morethe crunch) Bartender Isiah was knowledgeable, present & inviting making a great smoked old fashioned. Ellie topped off my short visit making me feel welcomed as if I were a regular.

Party of 6 for dinner. Had salads, charcuterie board, Ribeyes, Salmon & Shrimp and a burger…read more Steaks were cooked perfectly and served on warm cutting boards which helped keep them warm while we ate. Flavor was top notch, I love a great ribeye. Salmon and shrimp was perfect as well and burger was perfect too. Nothing was under cooked or over cooked, perfect. We had several sides, mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese, Broccoli and Brussels sprouts. All were great, the only comment on sides is maybe some bourbon brown sugar type glaze on the Brussels sprouts. The wine selection is great, and we had some Moscow Mules that were absolutely perfect. And our server Ms. Avery was very knowledgeable on all the food and did a great job! Thank you Cattlemen's for a great dinner, truly a gem of a restaurant in Sac city and the surrounding area.