THIS PLACE ROCKS -and I'm really mad at myself now…read more.. I've stopped in Walnut IA many times on my CO-WI-CO roadtrips, always turning south to the gas station & Econolodge hotel, oblivious to this gem of a diner just 1/2mi north. Found it last night, Mon 8pm... I thought "probably closed." Nope. Open till 9! Walked in & was immediately impressed with the size, sports decor, & friendly staff. Owner Kyle welcomed me to a bar seat and noted the $10 Special chicken plate w/2 sides; then I saw the beers on tap & realized the BACKFIELD is doing it RIGHT in the sticks of Iowa The menu has 3x more items than I woulda' expected. The tables, bar & bathrooms = CLEAN. Btw, the chicken special... tastiest chic breasts I've ever had, honest I'll be planning all my roadtrips now with a stop here for food/drink. Thx Kyle & team, much success to you! -Greg

We have to stop here anytime we're close, like when we drive to and from the Omaha VA. The chicken…read morefried steak here is the best we've found in central and western Iowa. Large cutlet, real mashed potatoes, not powdered. And the appetizer offerings makes this a favorite place to eat. And they do have a 10 per cent veterans discount. Roomy, attentive wait staff and darn good music to listen to when eating there.

Food was fresh, staff was friendly, wait for food wasn't long. Restaurant was clean. Love the $5 &…read more$7 deals.

Always enjoy Burger King and it's so much cheaper than McDonalds.Once again, not enough words. My…read moreSon once paid over $9 at McDonalds for a reg burger, small fries and a small drink...outrageous!! Going to price themselves right out of business.

Yum. Tenderloin and onions rings were hand breaded and fabulous. I would come back and eat a whole…read moreone by myself. Service was good but tables were left dirty. We may have been there at a busy time but lots of dirty tables.

The service was stellar! And the food was really good too. I had eggs, sausage, hash browns and…read moretoast. Plus a side of biscuits and gravy. The eggs were cooked perfectly! Cool local vibe. Go there!

Excellent food, great atmosphere but a little pricey. All around good place. I recommend it.read more

Love this place. Stopped by between Des Moines and Sioux City and had a deliciously disgusting…read moremeal. Everything was yummy and so unhealthy. Garlic cheese ball and tater tot poutine? Amazing. The tenderloin was massive. And the broccoli cheese soup was a star. Tried the peach pie as well which I thoroughly enjoyed. The wait staff was super friendly and the ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for, a quality local establishment. Throughly enjoyed it.

Permanently closed. Food was fair, service poor, but none of that matters since it is now…read morepermanently closed.

I don't typically do reviews, but cannot 'not' leave one on this place. It's just a little old…read moremom and pop place nothing much to write home about in way of looks. However, the food was superb! My husband is a Biscuits and Gravy snob and he said he would gladly drive here from home (an hour and a half away) any time! I had omelet/hashbrowns/toast which was very good and filling. Also, for the price it just cannot be best. Along with 2 drinks, rounded out for all of $16.50!! We will definitely be making this stop whenever we are heading back home from Nebraska.

The Rusty Duck may look a little run-down from the outside, but once you step inside it has a warm,…read morewelcoming feel. Our waitress was amazing--friendly, attentive, and so helpful. The portions were HUGE, and the food was very good. Overall, a great experience. Would definitely recommend!

A little crowded but well worth the visit. Food is amazing! And portions are (let's just say, you…read morewon't leave hungry!)

What a great place! Gizzards…read more Fish sandwhich Amazing Ribeye Homemade deserts Fantastic service Mule White Mac & cheese insane We have become regulars!

Voted Top 10 burgers in Iowa! About an hour drive from Omaha and worth it! We got an appetizer of…read morefried pickles and onion rings, they normally do pickle spears but they were out and made the pickle chips just for us! You could taste how fresh they were. My husband got the Mac n cheese burger and I got the plumbers special with bbq and jalapeños. We loved everything and will definitely be back!

Honestly, best burgers I've had in a long time and when you factor in the prize, amazing!…read moreFrom the seasoning on the burger to the type of bun, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, everything super yummy Pork loin no wonder they won second place in the state it's delicious if this is second place, I can't imagine what first was Onion rings spot on..delicious amazing This staff, friendly, helpful, neighborly, and professional if you're passing by, do yourself a favor and stop being for a burger or pork loin sandwich

Runner up of the top Tenderloins in IA!…read more Great bar and great place in a small town to stop and have a tenderloin. Stopped with a 4 top and had no trouble grabbing a spot to sit on a cold Saturday afternoon. People keep coming in and filling in empty chairs as we sat. Ordered the tenderloin to split with sweet potato fries. It was the perfect amount of food to split with the hubby. I enjoy sitting at the table and looking at all the old photos on the walls. Lots of history in this building. Should check out my previous review where I get a little more sentimental. The waitress / bartender is great. She is right there to help and has been there for a long time. Recommend. -Support your small town!

We ate here as a family for the first time last night, loved it. We ordered steaks and popcorn…read moreshrimp and they were all very good. They definitely give you alot of food for the money, and our server was on top of it. We have lived in the area for 30 years and had never been, but we will definitely be returning. If you go, ask for Stephanie she was a great server!!!

Server was great. The steaks were amazing. Great value for the price!! Highly recommend.read more

This was a great stop on RAGBRAI 2019. What is better than volleyball and cocktails?!?read more