Sundown Bar and Grill

Yay! Restaraunt attached to gas station is a gem! Homemade pies and down home comfort food are…read morefound in this humble spot. I was a little worried that I would have to do McDs but was spared with this discovery. I tried the Iowa Bowl, a special. It was a bowl, it was Zion's, and it was soecial! True midwestern comfort food. Place had many locals and I was treated lik

Tried to dine in but stood in the entry for nearly 5 minutes before we left. I have worked in the…read morerestaurant industry, and I know they work very hard. While we waited, I watched the same 2 people walk by many times through the kitchen area and just look at us. All it would have taken is a " I will be right with you".

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Bryant's Chill and Grill

3.9(8 reviews)

2.0 mi

Stopped here for lunch on our way through town. It was great! Fries were hot and seasoned great…read more Our wraps and sandwiches tasted good. service was friendly and fast.

The food was incredible I don't like chicken wraps or cheeseburgers but there's were incredible and…read morethe chicken strips were so crispy loved it so much the service was a bit slower but they were slammed so I get that. The whole place looked awsome too I loved the ambiance.

Ronneburg Restaurant

3.9(190 reviews)

11.8 mi

We went at peak lunch time on a Sunday and got right in. Service was good. We were happy that we…read moredidn't wait to eat at the busier restaurant a couple of doors down because I think this place was better (I looked at the buffet at the other place and it just wasn't my thing). I had the schnitzel grilled sandwich. It had Swiss cheese and the best mustard ever. It was very warm and crispy on the outside. It was very good but I would say the schnitzel was a little plain tasting. If it had a little more seasoning, it would be incredible. The texture was perfect. My husband had the schnitzel platter for one. He gave me his coleslaw and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It tasted homemade in a very good way. He liked everything he got and agreed with me on the schnitzel needing more seasoning. His potatoes were surprisingly tasty. I'd go here again!

Stopped at the Ronnenberg March 4th 2026. The food was outstanding! I love German style food and to…read moreme it doesn't get better than this! Their oven baked steak is delicious as usual and it leaves you wanting more! The sides that were included were coleslaw, cottage cheese, (both the best I've ever had), bread, sliced potatoes and it comes With a side of gravy. Green beans were terrific with real bacon pieces mixed in. This place brought back all of their original recipes and they are amazing! The service was really fast and the waiter was very kind to us! If you ever want a meal where it leaves you wanting to come back again and again then this place is worth putting it on your to do destinations. The Amana Colonies where the Ronnenberg is located has so many places to stop in and see. Worth your time to make a trip up there!

This is the Sauerbraten and Jager Schnitzel. Sauerkraut, green beans with ham, brown gravy.

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Ox Yoke Inn

3.4(220 reviews)

11.9 mi

Must visit this place!!! Where I live, there's not much…read moreGerman (nor is it authentic and good tasting) food. The Saurbraten was delicious and in and of itself deserving of the full five stars. There's plenty of parking in the back and side of the restaurant, as well as an accessible entrance. Walking in you're greeted with friendly staff, the extensive gift shop and yummy smells. We were quickly seated and it was obvious this was a local favorite (had been recommended to us by several hotel staff). Everything about our meal and experience here was great and if I'm ever within an hour of this place, it's worth a detour for another meal.

Ox Yoke Inn is an Amana must-try. It's been around for over 80 years! (And my grandma, mom and dad…read moreall worked there at one point.) I haven't been back in a long while... I'm a sucker for their family-style meal. With fried chicken, ham with pineapple sauce and their delicious roast beef. It also features some of the best darn cottage cheese with chives you'll ever have! Amazing potatoes and gravy, salad and bread with their made in-house strawberry jam. (Don't forget to ask for sauerkraut!) Unfortunately, I was in town this past week and my table did not opt for a family-style meal. (Everyone at the table must order it...) So I tried the pork tenderloin with a house salad. The salad was sublime. They event included a huge amount of ranch! My pork tenderloin was great. A bit thicker then what I typically enjoy-- but the breading was tasty and it was cooked perfectly. The staff is pleasant. Pricing is on point. The quality of all the food items I saw at my table was great! The walleye and catfish looked fabulous. Don't forget to checkout their cute store or their patio! Ox Yoke Inn is an Amana institution and you should stop on in for a family-style meal soon!

Steins and stag on the fireplace

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Fireplace near our table

Bryant's Off 6

3.9(22 reviews)

18.1 mi

Always great food, big portions, good prices & friendly service!…read moreOne of the few places who aren't slamming customers with ridiculous high prices.

Disappointing food...sloooow service. Patty melt - 6/10, mini tacos - 0. $27 includes 1 soda.read more

Seating on bar side

Tenderloin

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Reuben

Sunrise Cafe

4.4(41 reviews)

46.6 mi

Always the same folks serving and preparing your food. Friendly , spotless and delicious. It's more…read moreFamily than crew. 5 Star!

A greasy spoon with classic diner items and comfort food…read more Breakfast was good. Portions are huge at this diner. The service took longer than expected after we ordered. They certainly have their regular customers.

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and Fries

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Classic breakfast

Baxa's Sutliff Store & Tavern

3.9(28 reviews)

34.1 mi

Love this place! Somewhat divey bar on the banks of the Cedar River. It's been here forever and…read morethere's a reason. A nice little venue with a historic bridge out fron where you can walk across the river. There's a nice patio that they have music on. The menu is pure old time bar food. I love it!. We had the clans strips, chicken gizzards, and fries. Everything was delicious and the gizzards were tough like they normally are. They have a nice selection of canned beers and beverages. Nothing over the top, but nice. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the prices are very reasonable. A nice place for a drive and good food.

Stopped in here to take a look one afternoon while in the area. Very neat old bar with great…read moreambience and service. Tons of regulars and they all wanted to talk to us so very fun. Will definitely stop by if in the area again.

Ceiling at Baxas. All $1 bills.

Cheese Curds

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Pullman Bar & Diner

4.4(747 reviews)

24.5 mi

High quality diner with swag…read more Phenomenal place. Great, top quality food and friendly staff. The Prince Chilli Chicken is fried chicken from beyond. Hot/spicy, but approachable from a Midwestern perspective. The beet salad was excellent. Super glad I ordered - everything is scratch made. (From a prior visit) Their burger is amazing. Order it. Say thank you.

Adorable restaurant on the University of Iowa campus with exposed brick walls and a masculine,…read moremodern contemporary diner feel. Food 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Croque Madame 3/5. The hollandaise sauce with jammy egg on top was fabulous, but the sandwich itself was just ok. Garganelli 2/5. I liked the mushrooms but was disappointed that this dish was rather bland, especially for this price point.

Table dining

The Mo burger

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Ramen happy hour!

The Cellar Peanut Pub

4.5(47 reviews)

50.1 mi

After dinner drink here to get the Pella vibe! Such a totally cool place. Service was excellent. We…read moresat out back after getting our drinks. It was picturesque and relaxing. They are known for their Mules and Bloody Mary's. My Bloody Mary (Original Classic) was another meal! And it was excellent. Definitely will return next time in Pella, IA!

Great bar spot in Pella! Let me tell you, they have an ABUNDANCE of peanuts here! It's great. They…read morehave a bunch of tvs with different sports games on. They also had board games and 2 arcade style game machines in the back! Their draft beer options are super expansive! I was here on a Tuesday and it was packed!! Only issue was because of this being a popular spot, the service was very slow so keep that in mind if you are in a rush to be somewhere after. Otherwise, I loved the vibe in here and there were a ton of 4 person high top tables you could seat yourself at that offered great views of the tvs. There were also a few larger tables for big groups, as well as ample bar seating.

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Pour Bastards Pub

4.8(4 reviews)

54.0 mi

A friendly dive bar. Cheap drinks and no attitude from staff or customers. Great music on the…read morejukebox. What's not to like ?

On the square in Newton...nice place for everyone. Friendly local place. Drink snacks beer rock…read moreand roll and country...630pm on a monday