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    Monowi Tavern

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    The Monowi crew, doing what they do.
    Bob S.

    Monowi 1. That right there is reason enough. The BBC did a little story on a little town about a little lady that runs a little business in this little corner of Nebraska. The drive is beautiful, sand hills, miles of vistas all on the Outlaw Byway. Running the gps to get there we werent sure we were actually there til we saw the joint, it's just tucked in kinda. Grabbed a spot in the lot, chuckled at each other..here we go! We walked in what is actually the side door. The crew was gathered around the table near the door. I thought to myself these are the folks in ALL of the interweb pictures..routines. I nodded said hello, saw Elsie and gave her a hello. Ok..I'll admit it was a bit awkward, like I interrupted the planning of a heist...lol. We grabbed a bar seat, and Elsie came on over. Nice lady, we chatted and ordered food and popped open the coldest beer in town. Get it? I went rib eye steak. It came out nicely done, good size too. Fries on the side. The cheeseburger apparently was good too. I was extended an invitation to sit with the crew and talk over the days issues...pretty cool huh. I could be one of them! This place is just so Americana well worth the effort. Cheers to the crew and the Monowi mayor, councilwoman, taxman....lol.

    Josh K.

    Also known as Monowi Tavern, you can literally double the population of the town just by dining here. This tavern is apparently world-famous, especially after being shown by Larry the Cable Guy. But unlike other world-famous restaurants, Elsie doesn't serve up foie gras, seafood, or $20 appetisers. Monowi Tavern is one of four standing buildings in the town. Immediately you will notice stray cats outnumber the human population here. Nevertheless, it's what's on the inside that matters, and the inside is warm, cozy, and plays action TV all day. There were only three people in the building when I arrived at 3 pm, but this is still busier than lunch rush Bistro 121. The food is also relatively cheap. When you consider the fact that this tavern is in the middle of nowhere remarkable, a $3.50 burger suddenly seems like a bargain. I ordered the ribeye, because why not splurge? The portion was plentiful (salad, fries, and steak served with crackers). Though the ribeye was a bit fattier than I would have liked, it was cooked wonderfully. Again, if you're expecting Grey Plume quality here, you're probably going to leave disappointed and with a cat stalking you. This is a bar and grill made unique by the fact that Monowi only has one resident managing to attract visitors internationally. With that in mind, be sure to bring a smile and stop by to experience a true small town gem!

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    otw to new york from cali & had to stop at the spot. food, service, ambience, give Elsie her flowers.

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    Ben's Brewing Company

    Ben's Brewing Company

    4.8(9 reviews)
    47.4 mi

    We came across this brewery while visiting Yankton with friends! We were all pretty impressed with…read moretheir beer selection, the space and their service. We all got flights and were able to try quite a bit of their selection and everything was great. They don't have a food menu but we were able to bring food in. I was also surprised to find a backroom with an arcade! We happened to visit during a cold day and their inside space is great for quite a bit of people. However they also have a nice outdoor area that I would love to try when there is nicer weather. Lots of TVs to watch games and from their posters it seems like they are always having fun events!

    I visited Ben's for the first time while staying in the area recently. They have a great space not…read morefar from downtown with lots of parking for guests. They have a large patio, perfect for the summer and warmer days. Inside, there's plenty of seating for groups of all sizes and the space just keeps going! I was surprised to see the large arcade in the back! As for the beers, they have a large variety for all tastes, as well as drinks for those less interested in beer. I ordered a flight and enjoyed everything I ordered, especially their sours which were delicious. The black tea ginger sour especially stood out! They don't have their own permanent food menu, though do have food trucks occasionally. When visiting with friends, we found out the food truck wasn't coming until a few hours later, so we were able to order Dominos from a few blocks away and eat it in the brewery. The bartenders were all super nice and very attentive. It was quieter early on on a Saturday, though got pretty busy when we left around dinner time. I really enjoyed this visit and can't wait to come back when in Yankton again!

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