Went to this establishment during the Solon Beef Days. The staff here was so incredibly rude and…read moredisrespectful. Asked the lady working the door if water was allowed outside, she proceeded to yell in my face and call me names. I've never been to Solon, IA let alone Buff's, hadn't heard great things but couldn't believe how they treated me there. They had a young girl checking ID's and staff not surviving customers. I would not recommend this establishment!

Great food, great service, fun sports bar atmosphere and cold drinks! If you want a fun place to…read morewatch your favorite sports team or sport this is the place to be in Solon.

Great service and great food! Came here on a Tuesday in the middle of the afternoon. Staff was…read moresuper friendly and kind. I got a breaded tenderloin and fries. It was perfectly fried - not greasy. Would definitely come here again. Very laid back and chill. Kind of a hole in the wall, but that's ok! Come check it out!

Nice little bar. Very friendly staff. We did not eat there but the food coming out looked & smelt…read moregood.

Surprisingly, this was our first time at this Big Grove (we are frequent flyers of the I.C. one ;)…read more We kept hearing such positive things about this one, so we thought we would stop by. You can tell it the original one, as it's small and a little dated compared to the others that are near. But it's kinda cozy. We sat at the bar, and that's where they excelled. Our bartender Hallie, was fantastic! Best one we have had in a long time. Super nice, super informative. I had the Margherita Pizza, never have had one at a B.G. It was ok. Very saucy. Husband had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with Korean BBQ sauce. He has gotten that at the others and enjoys that sandwich a lot especially that sauce.

Big Grove is always a great experience. The Solon brewpub has a little different vibe as the other…read morelocations and the food is slightly different but great in its own way. Service was perfect, as usual!

Good atmosphere. Perfect for a quiet date night. Welcoming bar staff. If you don't drink alcohol…read moreand enjoy mocktails, they have a great selection.

Great selection of cocktails/whiskey/scotch. Knowledgable person at the bar…read more Great ambience

It's often said we are way out in the boondocks and implies somewhere less than where the action is…read morebut not at Boondocks Emporium. Whether you're a local (especially a veteran for whom they encourage folks to buy them a drink), a fan of bison art or just passing through from Des Moines to Dubuque via the Amana Colonies as we were this is one Boondocks worth finding yourself. We had the soup of the day (corned beef and cabbage) can see why it's a favorite and an unbelievably delicious bison burger with sweet potato fries. Patrick was a great server keeping up with the bar and all of us in the restaurant with a great attitude and a big welcoming smile. The place feels just like where you want to be to get to know a bit more about the town. Lots to look at and enjoy.

katie was THE BEST server ever! she was so kind, had get recommendations (tater tot nachos so…read moreyummy) and accommodating. the food was very delicious, always hot and a lot of the drinks and food recipes were homages to loved ones which really makes this place feel local and a real passion place. super awesome place! eclectic atmosphere like a place a buncha friends own and put up what makes them happy. wonderful experience and thanks katie!

Charming little place to grab something to eat or relax and have some drinks. Lots of TV's for…read morewatching sports and such. It's 10 minutes from the CID airport, which makes it a great location to hit up just before catching a flight. The wings and breaded tenderloin sandwich were great! Service was top notch. Overall a very nice visit. There seems to be a crew of regular patrons who were very welcoming and friendly.

Nice small town bar! If you are craving the typical bar food you can find it here. For me, I need a…read morecheese curd or breaded mushroom once in awhile and this day I went for breaded mushrooms. Some good fixings in their Bloody Mary's too.

Bartenders were super cool and fun the minute we walked in. Thought I'd have a chance to…read moreparticipate in karaoke but everything got shut down due to the owner throwing a fit. Seemed unprofessional, rude, and 100% will not be coming back. Unbelievable behavior from a grown woman. Screaming in everyone's face and a very nasty attitude. Visiting from out of town and will avoid this place at all costs next time. Really awful first impression and seems to be for locals only. Really still hoping that wasn't the owner behaving so belligerently. Yikes.

Great spot. Great staff. Karaoke is lit. You can find a decent game of pool or play some songs on…read morethe jukebox.

Great food service and atmosphere! They do a wonderful job all the way around. Such a fun piece of…read morehistory to visit.

My fiancé and I stopped in here after taking engagement pictures on and around the bridge area…read morenearby. I absolutely loved this place. Eating a meal here felt like being transported back in time and you could feel the history radiating out of the walls. I ordered the Wednesday special -- an open face beef sandwich with potatoes and gravy, and my fiancé order the Baxa burger. Both were very solid, and we left full and happy. In addition to the good food and atmosphere, the service was excellent. Our waitress was very welcoming and friendly. This place is a must-visit spot and represents quintessential small town Iowa!

Mind you, I've been here multiple times but never had their food. What a mistake!! Place is what…read moreyou look for in a small town bar....always welcoming and a great mix of clients. Not to mention pull tabs. Our waitress/bartender was amazing! Started with the poppers (red peppers btw) and they were bangers. Really tasty. I then proceed to get the chicken wings and about every sauce they had. FANTASTIC!!!! Definitely a must is you're heading to/from Solon, need something to do on a weekday/weekend day or night, or just want to have some really good food and an icy cold beverage. Just go!!

Always wanted to try this place and finally got to meet some friends there. The vibes are very…read morelocal dive. The food special on Sunday happened to be fish tacos, and I thought they were battered perfectly using cod. The drinks were reasonably priced and there's plenty of open seating with tables great for big groups. The other main area has a bar room with standing room crowds, and the outside has a nice patio, which I was told in the summer plays music and has an outdoor vibe.

We found this restaurant as we were exploring Williamsburg. After checking in to our motel, the…read moreCrest Country Inn, we needed dinner, and I am so glad to have found this place. We walked in and immediately greeted by both a server and the bartender. Lots of comfortable tables, a large bar, and an area to play pool and throw darts. Once we found a table we realized how family-friendly the restaurant was as there was a section of board games, card games, group games that people could come in and just play as they were enjoying their evening. Our server was friendly, suggesting a drink special and letting my husband sample a couple of beers before he settled on a local ale, and the bartender very easily switched the drink special from a vodka base to a bourbon base. I highly suggest a Kentucky Mule at this place! We ordered fried corn nuggets as an appetizer, which came out quickly and were very yummy. My husband ordered the steak sandwich which was well prepared and not overcooked. I had the broasted chicken with mashed potatoes and corn and was pleasantly surprised at the portion sizes. As we left, we chatted with the bartender, and then the owner of the business and they were the nicest people. Asking why we were visiting the town, where we were traveling to, where we were from, and even going so far as to compliment my nails! This restaurant is a must-try when you are in the area.

Really cool mom and pop place in the heart of downtown Williamsburg. Tons of space so good for big…read moregroups and they have it separated from a dining area and a sunken sports bar with plenty of seating and TVs. Got coffee and breakfast in the AM. Tenderloins sandwiches and the Mikey bar food my mid day. They also have occasion brick oven pizza that looked good. Average prices but super nice attentive servers.