What went well? EVERYTHING. I was a lonely dude just trying to start over. Saw a suggestion for…read moretraveling to Iowa and starting over. I got a steal on a big ass house, it was old, and a ton of work to modernize. I was determined to make the house ready for my future family. The folks at THE STANK ( what we locals call it) were very welcoming and kept me from quitting on my dreams many times. They also suggest maybe asking Jesus, and God. I did. I worshipped, I prayed. I danced. The snake thing was weird. met this cool woman that already had 6 kids, but my dream was 7. She's like, no problem. Life is good. Probably getting married. Job at the Post Office didn't work out. I'm a pet groomer now. Her kids are violent and rob stores across Iowa.

I was single in Aplington for a while. There just aren't many people here to choose from. I took a…read moreleap of faith and decided to go on a date with a guy from church. He had just moved to IA to take a job at the post office for $25/hr. That's more than most people make here! I wasn't sure about him but he took me to Stinky's bar and grill and I had a great time. Now we go once a year with our 7 kids on our anniversary. What a life!

I really wanted to love this place but it was a big let down…read more First, we were there on a Friday, just before what is likely a very busy time. We sat at the bar. The servers were there, obviously waiting for customers to start arriving, and they were all congregating at the end of the bar, chatting it up. It was super unprofessional and pretty annoying. We were glad when the food came out quickly so we could just eat and leave. To be honest, I don't recall what my husband ordered. I got the pork tenderloin. The tenderloin was very tough and had zero flavor. Like, I don't think they even put salt in the coating, let alone any other seasonings. This is Iowa, if you can't make anything else at all, you should at least have a decent pork tenderloin. This was our second time trying the place. Both instances were equally underwhelming. I wanted this to be our "go to" place but sadly we won't return.

The food was sub par with being a limited menu during the day. Also pay with cash or you will be…read morepaying more for using card. Burger tasted like it was frozen from box. Fries were amazing

the menu there is always amazing!! the food is sooo good!…read morethe atmosphere is please'n, while wait'n for your meal. last but not least, the service y'all.. wonderful

This is a quaint and clean space!There were seven of us and we were greeted by a very friendly and…read morehelpful hostess who helped us through the written menu board. The chef/owner came out and supported the hostess. Fried catfish was on the menu and he convinced me he made the best! I was not disappointed! Everyone had an amazing dinner that was fresh and delicious! Highly recommend!

Order two pizzas and they were delicious. Service was excellent. Got our food in a timely manner…read more Also ordered appetizers sampler. It was delicious. Mushrooms mozzarella sticks and fried pickles.

Fast and friendly staff...pizza was good, the crust was the weak point to me. I like either a…read morethinner crispy crust or a thicker deep dish style...this was somewhere in between. It was still a good pizza though, don't take me wrong. I'd definitely go back.

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 was a fan favorite. Multiple groups all said they loved their server. Food hit the spot…read moreand wasn't just some mass produced selection of food. Helpful staff. What a fun area too! Love this spot. Definitely go!

Fantastic find for our road trip lunch. The honey peach old fashioned was the best old fashioned…read moreI've ever had! Burgers were great, ambiance is upscale, waitstaff were super friendly. Highly recommend!

Here's a smoother, polished version of your review:…read more I've been here twice, and each time the food has been delicious and the service terrific! The menu is extensive, which makes me excited to come back and try something new on my next visit.

A fine little small town diner. Service was fast and friendly. Menu consists of all the finest…read morediner fare with breakfast all day. Good stuff!!

Hidden Gem!!! Small towns always have the best bar and grills! I have visited this certain Bar &…read moreGrill several times and have been pleased every single time! Food is great! I have yet to try their Pork Chops(because I'm not a huge pork fan) but everyone who has had them, says they are AMAZING! Staff is so kind and friendly! They have daily specials that are always a wonderful. I would recommend this place to anyone that lives around the area....the little drive is well worth the trip!

Friendly staff. Didn't try the food (except for the microwave popcorn) but as far as I could tell…read morethe locals drinks were stiff and won't break the bank. We had tap beers. Interesting decor with old beer relics on the walls. Fun place to swing by for a drink.

The food was meh, the garlic bread was delicious. It wasn't bad just not what I was wanting and…read moredecently priced. The service was okay it took a minute to be seated but there was just one guy working the bar and waiting the tables he was doing great for being the only person out front. The decor was fun.

We stopped in for a quick lunch and a couple drinks and were not disappointed. The waiter was…read morefriendly and they had a nice selection of beers from Iowa to choose from. The entire restaurant was very clean and the food came out hot and tasty.