Nick's Cafe

We were returning from a trip to Iowa and I had this spot marked if ever close by. The name holds…read moretrue. It's just a few miles off the Hwy but several lefts and rights through the farming community. The property is currently for sale. We walk in and we're warmly greeted even though it was clear we were not locals and overdressed as we were coming back from a funeral. When we walked in there were several couples on the dance floor enjoying g themselves to some country music. The bar which is a nice size has several seats taken and there were a few sections of seating for dinner, of which about 1:2 was full. They offer a salad bar and we're proud to say " no preservatives through all the homemade fixings. The salad bar could have used a little TLC and the bread sticks were a little stale but overall the selection was deep and good tasting. My prime rib was a little tough and about a 20oz portion for the king cut. My wife had the queen cut and it was roughly the same size and she though it was just Ok. My side was mashed potatoes which were dense with a brown gravy and the other plate had a baked potato. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Not worth a return trip

What a hidden gem! If your looking for fancy drive on by. If your looking for great food, amazing…read morestaff (Nancy was a hoot) and a bit of nostalgia, this is your place. Had a little band and the folks were dancing. Loved everything about the place.

View from the bar

Cod w/ side of jumbo shrimp and hashbrowns w/ cheese and onions

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The County Line

5.0(4 reviews)

25.1 mi

I've never been, but my parents, on a road trip with my nephew were told to take cover because of a…read morenearby tornado. They were told about the County Line by a local, and they were welcomed with open arms by the owner. She could see how scared my 8 year old nephew was and whisked him away and introduced him to her dog Jake. He was quickly put at ease and after about an hour, the tornado had changed paths and it was safe to leave. I'm really not one to write reviews of places I haven't been, but I was really touched by this story and the kindness of the owner and I feel it's something that should be commended. I'd be glad to stop in, if I'm ever en route or in the area. It's nice to see there are some special people in the world! Thank You!!

Nice place. Tasty cheeseburger. Owner/server nice lady. Excellent tenderloin…read more Tuesday night is BBQ Night.

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2/23/2021 - Was going to give this a try ! Checked it out via Yelp n Facebook and was surprised to see it's CLOSED ! And For Sale !

Nick's

4.5(6 reviews)

9.2 mi

No food. Owner was polite on the phone, but sadly another victim of the "early to bed crowd." Nick…read morewas really nice though.

really glad this place opened back up. after weeks of pent up isolation, it was fantastic to get…read moreback breathing the same air as real american patriots. the crowd was so enthusiastic and loud, i had to yell all night long. i even have a soar throat today from all the yelling i had to do, but i'm not mad at it. i think i took all the shots the bar had last night. i must have been falling over a lot cuz my body is just aching like crazy today. i probably fell flat on my chest cuz it's a little hard to breathe this morning, but no worries. i'll be back at nick's tonight mingling with all my friends and spreading joy to everyone at the bar. i hear they're having a bobbing-for-apples tournament tonight! sign me up! i'll update my review tomorrow after tonight's soirée. now if you'll excuse me, i have to go bring my grandparents their groceries (those old libs are too afraid to leave their home ). P.S. dress light if you go to this bar. there were so many people crammed in last night, i was sweating profusely the whole time. i'm still flushed and sweating today! that's how epic this place is!

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Timmerman's Supper Club

4.1(227 reviews)

13.2 mi

We were able to secure a reservation for our large group as we had alot of family coming into town…read morefor a funeral. I called them on Thursday for a Saturday night reservation and they were able to accommodate us. I ordered the Salmon entree- it came with dill sauce and a baked potato and I selected vegetable beef soup (the soup of the day). Husband ordered the NY strip with mushrooms and the garlic mashed potatoes and a house salad. You have a piece of corn bread waiting at your place setting when you arrive. They also serve dinner rolls. It's a tremendous amount of food. My daughter ordered the same thing I did except she subbed her potato for broccoli ($3 upcharge) We had a glass of wine as well. Service was quick and efficient, they had two people serving our table. Everyone received their entrées at the same time and all courses were served at once. Was very efficient and friendly. The total was $150 for the three of us before tip.

Timmerman's is one of those special locations that has managed to keep the ambience back from the…read more60s. I used to drive by this restaurant for years I was going from Iowa over to Chicago. It took my retiring to finally start dying dining here. It's about a 70 minute ride from Cedar rapids Iowa to this location but we do it over and over and over again. That should tell you something about how good they are. Their service is outstanding. The food is great never had a bad meal. My wife has Alzheimer's and she always enjoys the ride up in the view overlooking the river. I had to ask for tables along the outside to get the best view of the river. It was suggested I might want to make a reservation to be sure I would get one if available. We've eaten various items all over the menu you can't go wrong with anything it's all great. If you haven't tried it you should.

Vegetable beef soup

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Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives!

Kalmes Store & Restaurant

4.4(22 reviews)

17.8 mi

Wednesday lunch time I stopped here and decided to order the lunch special which is pot roast with…read morepotatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Pot roast was fork tender and served with pan gravy, delicious! Amber Bock on tap served in a frosty mug. Friendly and fast service. One of my favorite restaurants in Eastern Iowa! Nice folks all around and a real relaxed homey setting.

I've been coming to Kalmes for over 10+ years. The food has always been exceptional, and that's…read morehonestly the only reason we continue to come back. The kitchen consistently does a fantastic job, and I've never had a complaint about the quality of the meals. Unfortunately, the service has steadily gone downhill over the past 6-7 years. The bartenders are very unfriendly, sometimes outright rude, and many don't seem to have much experience mixing drinks. Politeness and a smile never hurts in the customer service industry especially if you are the first person customers see when entering your establishment. We come in about every two weeks if not more and the past few years it feels like there's a different bartender every time which makes it difficult to build any familiarity or feel welcomed as a regular customer. There used to be the same two or three girls every weekend but now it seems 10 more have been unnecessarily added. High turnover is noticeable, and it definitely affects the overall experience. One thing many of us longtime customers have noticed is that the atmosphere doesn't feel the same as it did when more family members seemed to be involved in running the business. It used to have a warm, welcoming feel that made people want to return. Now, that sense of hospitality seems to be missing. And good luck finding anyone with the last name Kalmes outside the kitchen. I genuinely want to see this restaurant succeed. The food is outstanding and deserves the loyal customer base it has built over the years. The Kalmes family in general is an amazing family and they deserve to continue their hometown legacy. However, exceptional food can only make up for poor service for so long. I believe they could benefit from reevaluating the front-of-house staff, investing in better training, and placing a greater emphasis on friendly, consistent customer service. I've waited a long time before posting this because I hoped things would improve and I also wanted to gather opinions from my fellow diners, as expected many of them agree with my sentiments. Unfortunately, after my most recent visit a 3 weeks ago, I experienced the same issues yet again--a new bartender who struggled to make basic drinks and wasn't particularly welcoming. It's disappointing because this restaurant has so much potential. I sincerely hope they can address these concerns, because I'd love to see it become the place it used to be!

The bar

Pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage with a dinner roll. Amber Bock on tap served in a frosty mug!

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Pioneer Haus

4.0(3 reviews)

9.2 mi

It's amazing, especially for a campus diner. My wife and I often eat here when visiting our…read moredaughter, who attends UWP, and we were quite impressed the overall experience. Each time we've dined, the food has been excellent, and even more importantly to my wife and me, there is a friendly nutritionalist on staff who specializes in allergies and keeps the students healthy and fed well. Our daughter has significant food allergies, and it is a great assurance to know that UW Platteville really has her safety prioritized while still maintaining an excellent and delicious menu. The atmosphere is really cool, too. It very different than the cafeteria style experience I had decades ago when I was in college, and even though they get you through the lines quite quickly, it feels much more like a restaurant experience than a college dining option.

Good job, UW-Platt! For a state university cafeteria (one of them on campus), this is pretty…read moreimpressive! They try to have this place like a sports bar... And yes serving beer on tap! My recommendations: flatbread pizza and spotted cow on tap!

Hilltop Bar & Grill

5.0(1 review)

28.6 mi

Great wings on Tuesdays and great selection of sauces! Bone in or bone out they were good!read more

Cow Tippers Pub & Eatery

4.3(26 reviews)

21.6 mi

Stopped at Cow Tippers as we were starving after a high school football game, nice little bar with…read morereally good food! It was so good I forgot to take a pic before I devoured my meal...gonna have to go back...AND they have Diet Mountain Dew!!!

We stopped in to Cow Tippers after a game in the area. Service was friendly and efficient, and the…read moremenu had a little something for everyone. The place was large, clean, and well maintained.

Bar view at Cow Tipper's

Burger of the month. Fantastic.

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Good beer selection on draft

Red N Deb's Bar & Grill

4.4(18 reviews)

9.2 mi

This is a quintessential Wisconsin small town tavern. Homey comfortable atmosphere, welcoming staff…read moreand good food and drink. We had dreamy cheese curds for an app, perfect. Just tasty and not greasy. Then the burgers! Fresh, never frozen, hamburger from a local meat market. So tasty! Then the brandy old fashions! What made Wisconsin famous, brandy! What a great find! Thank you Red and

We were looking for place for lunch while passing through town. This place was great! The staff…read morewere fast and friendly! The food came out quickly. I had a cheeseburger and my husband had the Chicago hot dog with fries. My cheeseburger was good and the fries were delicious!!! My husband loved his Chicago hot dog. The place was clean including the bathroom. The prices were very reasonable!!

Inside

Chicago hot dog basket

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Love the homey touches! Go Pack Go

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My favorite place for breakfast! Food is always delicious and the staff is great. Fantastic place!

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