From the minute we walked in it felt like we were regulars. We sat in the dining area and it was…read morefull except for two tables. The smells from the kitchen were wonderful. We were greeted by a friendly and kind server. She was waiting on the entire room(7-8 tables). The menu was explained to us and we ordered fried pickles for an appetizer. For our main dish we both ordered the fried fish. Food was great, and service was wonderful. Homemade blue cheese dressing and tartar sauce were both excellent. Even a holiday pour for my wine! We would definitely stop here again!

Battered and fried green bell peppers? I had to order them with my sandwich simply because I've…read morenever had them anywhere. I'm glad I did. They were delicious. It's very similar to the flavor of a jalapeño popper (without the bacon, cream cheese, or the heat). They have a modest sized parking lot that is a one-way. We sat at the bar and both had sandwiches. I ordered a burger but subbed out the beef patty for a chicken breast. The chicken breast was seasoned and juicy, but it actually made the American cheese on my sandwich a little too slippery. Better than the alternative, though! I would eat here again, but I might try something different next time. The menu wasn't super large, but they had enough apps, sandwiches, and burgers to choose from.

Decided to stop in some place we hadn't been before. Husband got the chicken gizzard and…read morecheesesteak, and I got the pretzel bites and hot beef. My husband said his meal and appetizer were excellent! My food was very good too. Prices are very reasonable and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. It's definitely a place we would come eat again.

Great night staff. Good food. Just need to have kitchen open past 10pm. Or have chips or popcorn or…read morejust appetizers.

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!

This place is adorable!!! it's like taking a step back in a time warp... The decor is absolutely…read moresuper fun with all of the references to cars... All of the items on the menu are named after old cars... We were seated rather quickly on a Saturday morning... Lucky us!!! The food is really good and extremely reasonably priced... The hubby had a Volkswagen... My mom had hubcaps... which were pancakes lol .. and I had a breakfast sandwich... It was a great start to the day and you can't go wrong coming here

These reviews are puzzling. I moved to Mason City about 2yrs ago and kept hearing about this place…read more How great it is and people stand in line just to get in. Well, I went for the first time a couple of days ago with my mother and we were disappointed. The booths are very small and tight. I ordered the "hot beef special" $9.99 ... one ice cream scoop of instant potatoes and two generic slices of white bread. No fries or vegetables to go with it. That would be an additional charge. If you are looking to "fill up", I recommend going somewhere else.

Ordered an omelette and there was nothing special about it. My partners order had onions in the…read moreomelette and she ordered specifically w/o onions. Service was mediocre at best. Ambiance was a basic coffee shop vibe. Sign outside is 98% faded and can't even make out the establishment I would try somewhere else for breakfast... one and done

Stopped by for brunch was recommended by a friend. Tried their Texas French Toast and Western…read moreOmelette and it was delicious! The service was 5-star and friendly. Overall a great restaurant for brunch and lunch, family friendly. Great atmosphere.

Decided to go for lunch with my brother. Place was busy but we were waited on pretty fast. The…read moreplace was clean and orderly. Atmosphere was kinda like an updated sports bar with new pool tables in the back and plenty of large screen TV's to watch sports on. Our server was friendly and prompt. My brother ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with pickle fries and I ordered the small Greek pizza. We waited for about 15 min before our order arrived. The "small" pizza wasn't so small. It could have easily feed 3+ people. It tasted awesome. Crust was perfect. I had to get a to-go box. No way could I eat that whole pizza. My brother's meal looked amazing. He said it was even better than Papa's Greek chicken sandwich. Had a great time and really enjoyed the food.

Mason Cutus best place to grab a beer watch a game and eat some food. Beer is ice cold served in…read morechilled glasses. The food was great. The service was outstanding. From out of town and everybody I talked to was cool and fun. I'll be back every time I'm in MC. If you live here you have to make this a regular stop.

This bbq place is clean, the prices are very reasonable, the help is courteous and helpful the…read morefood looks wonderful but some of it is disappointing. The okra is amazing always perfect, the catfish was some of the best I've ever had. The ribs are just okay but not over the top. The loaded potato looked wonderful but was a big disappointment. The brisket on top had no flavor the potato itself was very dry and also flavorless.

A little late posting but got to do it! This place will always be a go to when we are near or a…read moredecision for when we just don't know what we want! When you walk inside it's a great little restaurant with plenty of booths and tables. The lighting is just perfect and the music is good. Talk about A+ service, we got our drinks, and appetizer probably within 5-10 minutes of sitting down. Dinner came out about 10 minutes later and it all came together beautifully! If you want the best ribs that literally fall off the bone and melt in your mouth this is the place! Not spicy, but you can choose how if you want it spicy, so delicious and flavorful! Not even the least bit dry! The appetizer though - oh my goodness! I love the white queso from Mexican restaurants but they got nothing on the cheese dip w brisket here! I always got to try coleslaw if a place has it and this is by far the best yet!! Not too much vinegar, just enough of all the best ingredients combined to make a most delicious crispy but not dry coleslaw! Be warned if you order the side salad it's more like a dinner salad! I broke up all my meat and put it in my salad and it was even better!!

We called in for dinner while passing through town. The food here is to die for. The calamari was…read moremelt in your mouth fresh (so good we had to order a second round), salmon with mango salsa, jambalaya pasta and rib eye steak were all flavourful and delicious. Great service too. Can't wait to go back!

We stopped here on the way home during a road trip for lunch. Online It looked like a casual…read moresports bar, but it's actually a pretty upscale place with a fancy bar. They had a lot of fun entree options, but It was lunch, so we just decided to split a few appetizers. We got the beef nachos and breaded mushrooms. The breaded mushrooms were actually really good, good quality of mushrooms (portobello), big, and homemade breading. The nachos were plentiful, but just okay. The chips were definitely not homemade and the beef was just a bit dry, I've definitely had better, but it was loaded with a nice amount of toppings and the salsa was good. Both were tons of food for us to split and be full to continue our journey home. Our server was attentive and even offered to accommodate my friends' light diet request despite us not going that route.

My wife and I visited Pasta Bella on a Sunday evening around 5:00 PM. When we arrived, the…read morerestaurant was not very busy, but by the time we finished our meal, the dining room had filled up and was extremely busy--a good sign that this is a popular local favorite. One thing that stood out was how well staffed the restaurant was. Even as the dining room became busier, service never slowed down. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job making sure our drinks were filled, checking on our meals, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a house salad, and my wife had the Chicken Florentine (without mushrooms) along with a cup of Pasta Fagioli soup. Overall, the meal was excellent. The house salad was average but a nice size, featuring lettuce, a cucumber slice, a tomato slice, and croutons. The Pasta Fagioli soup had a very good flavor and was prepared a little differently than what we're accustomed to, but we both really enjoyed it. We were also served fresh-baked Italian rolls, which were warm and delicious. The entrée portions were extremely generous. My Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo arrived piping hot, and the Alfredo sauce had a phenomenal flavor. My wife's Chicken Florentine included two chicken breasts that were well-seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. We had planned to order dessert, but the portion sizes were so large that we simply didn't have room. For two dinners, soup, salad, rolls, and water to drink, our total bill was right around $40, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Pasta Bella to anyone looking for great Italian food, generous portions, attentive service, and outstanding value in Mason City.

Food was good Service was good…read moreAnd ambiance was good The table bread was serviceable and appetizer bread wasn't as good as I'd hoped, but everything else was good.

I have not personally had a bartender be rude to ME, but I have witnessed 2 different people be…read morekicked out of this bar on 2 separate occasions YEARS apart, by 2 different bartenders. Neither of these people were intoxicated or rude. I also witnessed a group of about 20 patrons come in at 1:00am on St Patrick's Day and the bartender told them to leave because they're "closed." Umm... there goes $$$ Clearly there is a problem with how the staff has been trained since this isn't just 1 bad apple. I don't want to be on the receiving end of someone's power trip, so I won't be going back.

Good place to start your night off. If the bartenders are not attentive to you just holler they…read morewill help you then.