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 friday fish fry has all batter and corn is ice cold. Butter does not even melt. Out of 3/4…read more items i requested. . But, the server is courteous

I went with my parents and fiancé and left irritated. Not only did it take over two hours for…read morelunch, they forgot our appetizers so just threw them on my dad's plate.. which was weird. Then they burnt the hell outta my pancake, which... how?, and then I asked for no cheese on my hashbrowns so of course they had a ton of cheese in them. I didn't return the food because it already took so dang long l, so I picked around what I could. The service was terrible. She was too busy stuffing her own face behind the bar to check in with us, get our order right, or bring it in a timely manor. You have to pay for pop refills, which isn't a big deal but it's weird considering it's just fountain pop. To top it all off, my dad got food poisoning. I love supporting small towns, but never again at this place.

Great service and excellent food. I highly recommend this place for a nice experience. Good gift…read moreshop too.

The quiche lacked anxiousness. More like an off brand purchased Frozen one. The sandwich was more…read morebread than the filling. Have tried this place several times and it's just not worth it.

Went to the Cedar Falls Brown bottle. Two of the meals were inedible. Manager never came over. We…read moreonly mentioned one to the server as the chicken was not cooked enough. The prime rib was obviously rare, but the server never came back to check and we gave her the chicken at that time. It took so long to get a replacement pasta that we just decided to take the raw prime rib home and cook it the next day. When we got there, many hosts/servers?standing around the host stand. The booths at the front of building where we sat had a lot of dust on the metal art. Unappetizing

Let's start off with the elephant in the room, pricing. While the food is good, it is definitely…read morenot quite what you would expect for $26+ per plate. My dish came out barely warm while my partners was piping hot. Portion sizes were decent, but presentation could have been improved. Beyond that, there are clear cleaning issues throughout the restaurant with food stains on the wall.

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!

Grabbed dinner while in town with my son. The grinder pizza still tastes as good as it did when I…read morewent to Wartburg many, many years ago and our server was great refilling waters and beverages before we could even knew we needed refills. I stop in about 4 times a year when visiting and always appreciate the friendly staff as well.

This is a great, old school pizza place! You can't go wrong with the house special pizza but they…read morehave sandwiches and other items that looked and smelled great.

Food is normally very good but this time it seemed blah, disappointing. Will keep going they must…read morehave had a bad day. Great group of people recommend you try it out.

Awesome Mexican restaurant in Charles city. Doesn't look like much on the outside, but its a whole…read moredifferent story on the inside. Decorated beautifully. Clean and open. We were instantly greated with a friendly hello and smile. Service was fast as we were seated in a booth and were given our menus right away. Fresh salsa and hot chips came soon after as a complimentary side. I decided on a express chicken burrito and my other half decided on a chicken quesidilla. It seemed like it only took 5 min and our food was already served. Hot and fresh. My burrito was big. It was stuffed with chicken and rice and topped with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. There was a layer of sauce on top with a slight cumin flavor. The shredded chicken was moist and had a wonderful Mexican seasoning that enhanced every bite. It was perfect. My other half loved his quesidilla. It was simple but very tasty. No complaints. Again, service was super fast and friendly. I would definitely visit here again If I were passing through.

A couple of visits inform this review, which is 4 stars because one must take into account other…read moreoptions in the area, which are few. That preamble out of the way - I like this place! The facility is faux-English pub, with a woody vibe and lots of nooks and crannies. Servers are earnest, friendly, and very helpful, albeit not polished or slick. So far I have sampled the "pork wings" (breaded and fried slices of tenderloin - AMAZING!!!); the Reuben (solid, though weirdly served with Thousand Island on the side, not on the sandwich); the platter of red onion rings (crazy delicious, if a tad salty); and the spinach and artichoke dip (very cheesy - mmmm). Friends and family have ordered the Walleye (looked wonderful), the nachos (a little odd and not recommended), the chicken fajita salad (unexpectedly lovely), and the ribeye (a wonderful cut of meat, sadly very overcooked). There are lots of beer choices and more varieties of wine than I expected (they carry Malbec!), well-poured drinks, and the one dessert we tried (my birthday girl caramel sundae) was lush. A word on portions and value: portions are HUGE. You'll probably need a box. Prices are very fair and seem low to this city girl: great value for your money! If you are in the area and want a nice sit down meal in a cozy, friendly spot, this is the place.

Our group of 17 had an amazing dining experience at Pub at the Pinicon. Several had the pork…read moretenderloin and most left with doggie bags for a meal the next day. We tried the breaded shrimp and the lobster Mac & cheese. Both entrees were delicious. You won't leave hungry or disappointed with the quality of food and serving size. Service was wonderful and we had our own room. Give it a try soon!! It was well worth our hour drive!! We will be back!!