RibCrib BBQ

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A little late posting but got to do it! This place will always be a go to when we are near or a decision 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!! read more

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John C.

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Well, I come down here for work at Mason city Iowa and I've eaten here a few times with every time being exceptional but today on February 13 my experience on the food was not up to satisfaction. The meat was dry and tough, but I will give them another chance. read more

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Katrina G.

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A pleasant discovery while passing through. Food was great, prices were reasonable, and waitress was very nice!! Would definitely recommend.

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Jason M.

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We drove through Mason City on our way back to Des Moines and decided on this place. We were a group of 10 and were seated promptly. The waitress did a great job keeping our 3 tabs separate. Drinks came out fairly fast. All the food looked good. The boys had wings and enjoyed them. My wife had a chicken salad of some sort. She said it was good. I had the Motherlode. It was a nice sampling of meats. Pretty decent bbq. If I lived in Mason City I'd likely frequent this restaurant. No issues with it on my end and I'd like to try some of their other stuff. Give it a try. read more

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Jennifer J.

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The food unfortunately was mid. I had my mouth set on some delicious brisket....however I met with dry brisket. I will say the ribs were tender but the flavor was lacking. Surprising the only flavorful and tender meat was the turkey breast and the fried okra was good. It was hot and fresh. The potato salad was creamy and the corn on the cob was unsalted and not buttered and overcooked, if that is a thing. Service was decent but overall, no thank you. read more

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Came in with a large group of 8 and were seated immediately for lunch. Staff was patient and got all our orders out to us pretty quick. They even snapped pictures for us. Menu is pretty good - Rib plates were the food for me. The BBQ sauce is pretty good too. Reasonably priced. read more

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Megan S.

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My family and I came here a few weeks ago and the food was great!! I got a burger that had brisket and sausage on it that was delicious, but so filling! The French fries were crispy. The restaurant was clean, our server was attentive, and the food was pretty good. We lived in North Carolina for four years so we had the bar set pretty high, but this place matched it. The prices were really reasonable too. My husband and I shared a blueberry fried pie which was delicious. My kids had no complaints about their food. Next time we visit Mason city we will come here again read more

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Gary F.

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Great service, fast and friendly. Acceptable brbq food selection. Multiple choices for sides to add to your order. read more

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Mike Z.

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Ordered a grilled chicken salad. Had about 6 small pieces of chicken and the rest lettuce. Very sad looking salad for the price. Service was good and have had the other dishes that were find. Just skip the salad. read more

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Maria A.

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The ribs were pretty good. The Mac n cheese was kinda like school lunch Mac and cheese. But the beans were suuuuper yummy. The customer service was amazing! Prices were pretty cheap as well! read more

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Ellen S.

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Brisket BBQ baked potato!! The food here is good! I do like coming here. The service is ok. It doesn't keep me from coming back. I enjoy the food very much!! Good atmosphere as well!! read more

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Eric B.

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Great little BBQ place with some great staff. I have been to a couple Rib Cribs around the US but by far this one has the nicest staff!! Oh and the BBQ is pretty damn good too!! read more

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Caleb C.

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Being from Texas, I was extremely excited to find a traditional barbecue restaurant in northern Iowa! I decided to try Iowa's brand of barbecue on a cold and rainy Friday afternoon. As I pulled in to the parking lot, I noticed that it was decently full. A good sign for it being 3 in the afternoon. As I approached the front door, I was greeted with that unmistakable smell of barbecue. A welcomed sign. When I walked in, there was nobody to be found at the front of the house! Granted, I did not have to wait terribly long to be seated. However, not having a host readily available is always a bad look. Once I was finally seated, myself and my partner were shown to a rather small high top table next to the bar. This was less than ideal as the tabletop was small and we quickly ran out of real estate even before our main courses came out. We noticed that other customers quickly experienced the same issue as there were larger parties getting seated at way too small of tables. For an appetizer, we decided to go with the chips and queso. This was a mistake. The queso had a layer of hard, congealed cheese on top as soon as it arrived. The salsa that was offered was just a glorified spicy ketchup. And the cheese lacked any flavor what so ever. The chips that we were served had quite a bit of chew chew on them! They definitely appeared to be old, which is never good. For a main course, I was going to order a variety plate that featured ribs. However, I was informed that the restaurant was out... You read that right. THE RESTAURANT WITH RIB IN THEIR NAME DID NOT HAVE ANY RIBS. I found this almost unbelievable as it was nearing dinner time on a Friday night. To make matters worse, I was not offered a substitute. I had to order something else. Disappointed, settled on The Motherload. It seemed to have enough variety (minus the rib) that I would be able to get a good feel for the restaurant. The dish came with pulled pork, brisket, chicken and sausage. It's also served with your choice of two sides. I went with mac and cheese as well as the fried okra. The lovely young lady I was with got the same as I did, only with fries and Mac and cheese. When our plates arrived, they looked the part! I was suddenly excited again and was ready to forgive the missing ribs. So, let's get into the main reason you're reading this. You want to know how the food is, right?! We'll start with the sides. I believe Mac and cheese goes with bbq like peanut butter and jelly. They pair perfectly... If the Mac and cheese is good that is. I am telling you now, DO NOT ORDER THE MAC AND CHEESE. It has the consistency of soup and leaves behind a chalky dry taste. The man and cheese gets a one and you're done, son. As for my fried okra? Damn, damn damn! That's what okra should be! It was fried up perfectly and the flavor was spot on. Considering the disaster I experienced with the Mac and cheese, this was a real surprise. Now for the meat of the dish... The chicken was dry. Which I don't really hold against the restaurant. Dry chicken is easy to do! The Carolina sauce they offer at the table is a great addition and fixes the dryness wonderfully. My brisket, which I was most excited about, had a rather odd presentation. It was chopped up rather than sliced, which I am not used to. However, the flavor was decent and it paired well with their house bbq sauce. Overall, I didn't have any major complaints. Now as for the sausage... That sausage is a lady in the street, but a freak in the sheets! This is some sneaky spicy sausage. It's like a punch in the face when you're least expecting it. However, if you like spice like I do, you'll love this sausage. As the old saying goes... Save the best for last. And the best is undoubtedly the pulled pork! Oh my word! The pulled pork could not have been more perfect or spot on. It was so good, I was almost able to overlook the other mishaps.... Almost. Overall, I'd say the Rib Crib is decent for what it is. And that is a slightly below average bbq restaurant. There are some things that need to be worked on across the board. But they do just enough to get by. So if you're in the mood for bbq and not too picky, give em a try. read more

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Raye R.

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The menu featured a photo of the crib fire burger and it did not disappoint. The double beef patty was stacked was layers of cheese with onion rings and hot link sausage. Simple decor,friendly staff, great food and reasonably priced. It was worth the 13 minute detour from the interstate. read more

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Dee P.

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Service and food are good and pricing is reasonable. We are seldom disappointed when we eat here.

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Kamron A.

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Wow what can I say but this is real deal BBQ in northern Iowa! The smell from the outside makes you drool! I got the 3 meat choice with brisket that was smoked perfect and flavor was bold, smoked chicken breast that was juicy and smokey and the ribs which comenSt Louis style and have a nice bark on them! The potato salad was ridiculously good and Mac and cheese was solid! To see all the cool pics go to my Facebook page Kam Finds Food and check them out! read more

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Bobbie M.

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From the moment you walk in and smell the meat being smoked/grilled you know it's going to be good! The staff is AMAZING! We had the house Rita let me tell you for $5 bucks we got almost 3 drinks out of the shaker they gave us. The food was outstanding.BBQ Chicken read more

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Brett L.

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I wasn't expecting much. Mason City is a smaller town and I wasn't expecting a meal that blew my socks off. Well that was until I had the ribs. Oh my they may have been the best I've had. I've been in Kansas City twice in the last month, and these were better than any I had there. I went with the sampler to try a few others and while they were good, the ribs stood out. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop. In addition, the staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

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Sharif Kathy C.

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I myself have read a lot of you guys review. Most from the city of Mason . I don't get the Same taste , not so delicious I got unseason Ribs and very tender but a little too much which I wonder if a little ?. I didn't get that Teeth bite into my ribs just fall off the bone. Mac taste like store brand not homemade, but I will say that fried okra was delicious and Staff was courteous and friendly, they are the one reason I rate read more

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Angie M.

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Best Ribs I have had in a long time! They literally fell off the bone. Loved the mild BBQ sauce. The baked beans were just as I like them thick and sweet. The lunch special has a lot of good food for $10. The chicken breast was baked perfect and juicy with no fat. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Glad I stopped in. Might even take ribs to go! read more

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Sophia L.

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The ribs at rib crib are really tasty and meat falls right off the bone, they have 3 sauces, I prefer the sweet and sticky. The waitress was really nice and didn't make us wait for our food, and she kept tabs on us without over doing it. read more

RibCrib BBQ - All you can eat ribs snd two sides - Barbeque Near Me - Mason City, Iowa

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Heather M.

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3 years ago

Great place for BBQ in Mason City, I love their salads and baked potatoes. Great ribs and pulled pork.

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Traci M.

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Easygoing restaurant bar atmosphere. The BBQ smell makes your mouth water when you enter. The stuffed baked potato was really tasty and it's made me want to visit again soon. The margarita was yummy as well! read more

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Jamie L.

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I stopped in around 7:30 on a Wednesday night, there were a few other other patrons but it wasn't busy. I had the 3 meat platter, I chose smoked chicken, brisket, and pulled pork for my 3 meats. For sides I ordered green beans and a side salad. The meat was excellent, pork was juicy with great flavor. I ordered sliced brisket and was given chopped, it was still good, just not what I ordered. The smoked chicken had great flavor as well. Great portion sizes, I enjoyed my two sides and a couple bites of each meat and took the rest home, plenty for lunch the next day. Total was right about $15 before tip. The service left a lot to be desired. I was given a different type of meat than ordered, along with food we hadn't ordered...we were never checked upon after our food was delivered nor offered refills on our drinks. It took an exceptionally long time to receive our tickets, even though the restaurant was by no means busy. I will definitely go back, but hope to have better service in the future. read more

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Aimee H.

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While driving thru Iowa we decided to stop here, even though the family doesn't like ribs! The staff was very friendly and the service was fast. Both my husband and son ordered the double cheeseburgers and my 12 year old niece ordered chicken strips. I ordered a super spud with pulled pork - it was ginormous and it was loaded with deliciousness! They definitely know how to cook the meats here! read more

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Scott K.

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Very poor ribs. I got the all you can eat, and didn't eat the entire first plate given to me. Very fatty. Mashed potatoes has too much gravy. Beans were good though. Beer was cold - so that's a plus. read more

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Mark G.

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The deliver for catering, clutch service that was very good for my office lunch! Will use again if I'm in the area. BBQ pulled pork was good, nice quality of meat that tasted pretty good. Didn't eat a ton but I did like the few bites that I had. Mac and cheese was very good, cheeses and delicious. Green beans were also good and were made the way I liked them. The sauce was pretty good as well, nice bold flavor. Would like to try more from them when I am the neighborhood again. read more

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Amanda C.

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Wasn't the best bbq we've had. We're from out of town & saw good reviews/ the photos so we decided to try it. The queso, salsa, Mac n cheese, & mashed potatoes/ gravy definitely tasted like it was instant food. The ribs I would give 2/5. We ended up sharing most of the burger & the fries. It wasn't what we were expecting & honestly didn't really want to pay for our meal in the end. 3 stars because our waitress was so sweet & we still made sure to tip her what she deserved. Honestly if I could've given the tip & money for the food to her I would've. read more

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Terry P.

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Great food! All you can eat ribs are the bomb! Love the food and the people are fantastic!!!

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Keene M.

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Something isn't quite right here. Everything seemed awkward. As if there were new management and no one knew what was expected of them. Consequently my server had too much to do. She did well for what she was dealing with. The food was average. I had pork and chicken. The pork was fine but the chicken was dry. Corn on the cob was over cooked and the fries basically sucked. The place was busy though. I won't be back. read more

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Lola V.

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Great service and great BBQ. Tuesday is all you can eat ribs but I didn't take advantage of it. We actually ate here on New Years Eve and it was pretty busy. read more

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Shawn B.

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Rolling down i35 Glad I stopped and drove a bit into town. Good ribs and sides for this weary traveler. Staff are good people and food was 10x better than the fast food alternatives. read more

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Derek B.

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We love this place. Worth the drive from the Twin Cites just for dinner. The smell is amazing walking in the door. Friendly staff, and fast service. The main event is the FOOD! We enjoy their "Hot, Hot Link" sausage, St. Louis style and baby back ribs and their french fries are great. We wish they had a location in MN! read more

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Ron W.

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Came here two nights for dinner while in town on business. Had pulled pork and boneless chicken breast the first night. It was so good I came back again. This time I had the chicken breast alone. So good and juicy both times. Corn on the cob was really good. Service was on point both nights! If in the area again it will for sure come back to eat here again! Alyssa waited on me the second night and did a great job. Forgot the tall guy's name, he had a beard, super nice dude! read more

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Cynthia N.

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Friday night around 9pm we arrived in town for the night. We were seated the server brought us water. We ordered a beer and a margarita and attempted to order dinner. I ordered pulled pork and was told they were out of pulled pork and baby back ribs (my husband wanted to order). We asked for more time to mull over the menu. Dissapointed, hungry and tired we were baffled the rib crib was out of ribs! While scanning the menu we were told the beer my husband ordered they were also out of! We left and renamed it The Crib. read more

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Prentice H.

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I had the baby backs with chopped brisket and a hot link, with the smokey & sweet beans and fried okra. It was really good. She had the crib club (no pork, so all chicken), which was excellent. For dessert, s'mores sundae, even better than expected! To top it all off, plenty of real iced tea. Apparently, the Thursday special is $2 margaritas, and Tuesdays they have all-you-can-eat rib night. read more

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Greg P.

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Stopped here for the first time. Service was kind of slow but there was a decent amount of people so no biggie, I'm understanding. Got the fried pickles for an app and they were pretty good not spicy like advertised. My sprite was extremely flat. For my main course i went with two meat combo, turkey and pulled pork. The pork was really good and juicy not dried out like a lot of places. Turkey has a hint of smoke but not to strong. Reason I'm giving it only 3 stars is the place just seemed dirty. The menus really needed to be wiped down and kind of grossed me out. Most likely won't be returning. read more

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B J.

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Rib crib. Was greeted by awesome hostess Brianna" was so patient and asked us if the table was fine or like to sit somewhere else. Server not so friendly was talking down to employee and acting like she should do it all. Umm your getting tip not hostess.. kudos Brianna. Hope to see her being server for us. Other employee needs to work in not being so rude and talking about other employees kudos Brianna well done excellent service read more

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455 Tiffany Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
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(641) 424-3794
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https://ribcrib.com/locations/?location=mason-city

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Hours

What time does RibCrib BBQ open?

RibCrib BBQ opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does RibCrib BBQ close?

RibCrib BBQ closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.RibCrib BBQ closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does RibCrib BBQ take credit cards?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does RibCrib BBQ have catering options?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ does have catering options.

Does RibCrib BBQ serve alcohol?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does RibCrib BBQ have TVs?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does RibCrib BBQ have bike parking?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ has bike parking.

Does RibCrib BBQ have outdoor seating?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ has outdoor seating options.

Does RibCrib BBQ have parking?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does RibCrib BBQ have free WiFi?

Yes, RibCrib BBQ has free WiFi.

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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.

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Pizza was so good

Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.4(36 reviews)

0.1 mi

I love the expansive menu. Service is always good and the help are really friendly. Love their 2…read morefor 22 or 24 menu. Family friendly restaurant!

Service was great the food came out piping hot, and great flavor. The restaurant was clean and well…read moretaken care of

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L D's Filling Station

4.3(41 reviews)

2.9 mi

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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.

Breakfast sandwich

Volkswagen

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I didn't expect this place to be as bright when entering from the outside. Much, much better than I expected!

The Boulevard

4.2(41 reviews)

5.5 mi

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!

Mushroom Risotto $19 It was very good would order it again…read more Lobster Roll $26 It wasn't bad. The sauce was very thin and drippy runny. It tasted fine but it completely over powered the lobster. There was no lobster flavor at all, so whats the point? I wouldn't order it again. Very nice looking place. Everything appeared clean. Booth seats were very uncomfortable. Too low, too far from table, not enough cushion. Sitting forward as I had to to reach, had the frame of the seat digging into my legs. I'm not short. But they were pretty. Our waiter was wonderful.

Nice bar and comfortable booths/tables

Fries and bar back

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Mushroom Risotto

Awe’z Sandwich Shop

4.5(22 reviews)

2.2 mi

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Nice throwback diner spot for lunch! Expect a wait because everything is made to order. Nice Mason…read moreCity gem.

Great loose meat sandwich. Haven't been here for years and it hasn't changed. That's a good thing!…read moreGreat Ladies filling up the buns so full you won't be disappointed. Fries are hot and fresh and malt free hick and creamy.