Solera is a wonderful mix of a small town, laid back vibe and a sophisticated wine selection. The…read moreservice is always spot-on. I wasn't expecting the pizza to be so tasty ... BONUS!

Great food, drink and conversation! I had a bacon habanero pizza and a local beer- wonderful!…read more Colleen the owner was very welcoming. Definitely check out this locally owned establishment.

Great atmosphere and love the vibes here! Good prices too, especially on the weekly deals. Tuesday…read moreis 2fer Tuesday, so BOGO. The only thing to note... We came here with a Pub Pass. A deal where you buy a $25 booklet and get a free beer at about 18-20 bars all throughout Des Moines and Ames. That's the deal. It's well known and an annual thing. We presented it to the bar tender as expected and was promptly told that they do not recognize it and only use it for BOGO's. That's simply not the deal that we paid for. Unfortunate.

DV has a great selection of wines plus spirits, beer and seltzers. The atmosphere is chill and the…read moreowners are very friendly and accommodating to large groups. If you stop by, order one of their delicious charcuterie plates!

Beautiful spot for a little wine tasting! We sat outside and enjoyed a wine flight. As first time…read morecustomers, a little more guidance would have been helpful. We didn't really know where to go or how everything worked. We didn't know or see a sign saying they sold charcuterie/snacks, until we found out after the fact. We did enjoy some of our wines & definately will come back & try more!

This is really a 3.5 star review. came here yesterday afternoon with some of my sorority sisters…read moreafter our spring alum chapter meeting. It seemed like the thing do after our meeting and lunch. It took a bit to get out there because it is on the north side of campus and Ames. I had actually never been here because it didn't exist when I was in college. Though there has really been a winery boom in the last couple of years. The winery baristas were able to explain the 10 different wines to us. It would have been amazing if they had all of the white wines because one was sold out. The deal of trying 8 1 oz glasses for 8 dollars is great. We ordered two of their cheese and charcuterie plates (later we found out this was all that they had made). The seating was not ideal and we stayed at the wine bar instead of trying other locations. There was not a tasting card given to you when you got your flight of wines so you had to really pay attention so you knew which ones you wanted to buy. The Iowa grape wines were for the most part great. However, the chardonnay grape that was purchased from California was not good. It either wasn't store correctly in the barrels or not a high quality. Chardonnay is one of the wines I have grown up drinking because my Grandma loves a good chardonnay and I believe I have 4 different bottles of chardonnay at home. Overall not bad place, just I've been to better wineries.

We have ate at montage several times over the years! We have always had exceptional food, and…read moreservice! This place is truly a gem in Cedar Falls! Their pinon, crusted fish is amazing and their hasbrown casserole! I highly recommend it!

Steaks were RAW- ordered M.R. Both cold and RAW in the middle…read more Was asked by the waitress if he wanted the steak put back on the grill at the end of the dinner when we were all finished. Sides are ridiculously small in size. One side per entree. Skip this place, it is past its prime. We will sadly not be returning.

My how I have missed my favorite restaurant in the Midwest! This was my first time at their new…read morelocation and it did not disappoint. Chef Lynn greeted me when I walked in and took time to chat with me. Everyone and everything here is fabulous and I will be back as often as possible. The food, service and ambiance are fabulous!

Colleagues and I were on our way to airport flying to Houston and one of them recommended this…read moreplace because he came during the last trip to des moine and was impressed. He was absolutely right! The food was really good and fresh! The interior decor was very nice and comfy and great service too! Will be back if we are in the area.

I just absolutely love this place. I don't live in Pella but whenever I visit my mother here I…read morealways try to make it by the Wijn House. The ladies are always so nice and it's just lovely to have a nice stop and chat. Last weekend there was a free wine tasting and I was so surprised by what I ended up liking! I wish I had a place like the Wijn House where I live!

Excellent service and we really enjoyed the selection of reserve wines. You choose 4 for $7. So…read moreworth it! Loved the cheese and grapes as well as the flatbread with prosciutto and feta. Yum.

Thank you Fireside Winery for providing a wonderful atmosphere for Lizzy's Bridal Shower. The Wine…read moreBarrell room was the perfect setting! The space was very private and Kayce, you delivered service with confidence and upbeat personality. Thank you so much, Kayce for making it easy. We will be back!! Sonya

What a gem to find in between corn fields! We sauntered in with a livingsocial certificate and…read moreimmediately were impressed with the selection, staff and ambience of this quiet winery with a surprisingly good backside view! We liked the white wines better than the reds, but the Nightcap red with brandy was by far our favorite! Fact - Worth taking home! The patio was covered making the experience quite nice with a great view and a crackling fire to boot! The appetizers were also surprisingly good - we tried the brie dip with apples and bread and it was the perfect complient to the bottle of wine we bought and enjoyed on the patio. Finally, the place is becoming extra legit by hosting live music and dinners catered by PHAT DADDY'S this summer. They'll have the music every Friday and Sunday as well as a number of dinners that look solid. Great place to go, grab a bottle of wine and enjoy a surprisingly nice view of the country side!

I think the last time I went out to a bar, smoking was allowed! Well, maybe not that long ago but…read moreit has been many years! We went tonight so we could enjoy "Son of a Nutcracker", the community cocktail feature benefitting Des Moines Refugee Support. We were lucky to snag a booth as the bar was otherwise full on a Friday at 5 pm. Moe was an excellent and attentive server. He apologized that they were mixing up another batch of the special cocktail and that it would take about 15 minutes. We ordered some appetizers - jalapeño and peppadew peppers stuffed with cream and goat cheese and the sweet potato chips and house party dip. Both were good and the peppers had happy hour pricing, a bonus. The bar was festively decorated for the holidays and we enjoyed our time out!

This place is super cute with great drinks! The outdoor patio was the perfect place for us on a…read moresunny day. The service was very friendly. Dogs allowed on the back patio as well

What a great place for Newtonians and visitors to enjoy…read more This quaint bar is located in the renovated Hotel Maytag, with it's entrance not far off "the square" (downtown). This charming bar offers a variety of red, white and specialty wine as well as a few beer options for the non wine drinkers. They are also the host of Maytag Dairy's retail cheese shop. We were greeted by a friendly young lady who made us a wonderful charcuterie board. There is a long and lovely bar that you can sit, or around 5 high top tables with comfortable chairs. I even noticed a selection of games at the end of the bar. My friend and I enjoyed a wonderful after work drink (or two) along with the charcuterie board and are excited to return. It has such a warm and relaxing atmosphere to relax and unwind.

Why is it that every time I drive by this place its alway closed! Was literally craving dollars…read moreSangrias night and the website says they're open so I drove by, nope there closed!!!!

I visited Old Timer Tavern with my boyfriend during a trip to Iowa a couple of weeks ago. We…read morestumbled upon this place on Yelp while looking for somewhere to go un Marshalltown while most other places were closed. It took a while to find it, as it's located under a street that's also a bridge, so we had to circle around a few times. We got there, ordered a beer and a cocktail, and were told it was cash only. Oh, no! I didn't have any cash, and my boyfriend only had $10 on him. We also found out their ATM was broken. We both heard that our drinks came out to $25, so my boyfriend hands the bartender his $10 as a "deposit" while we go try to find cash. She then proceeds to give him change! We were stunned. Our total was actually $8.25. Wow. We got to have our drinks. We were pleased and amused. We thought $25 was a bit pricey, but didn't question it too much, since that's likely what we would pay at a similar tavern in California, where we live. The drinks were okay. Prices are good. The ambiance was what you would expect for a tavern. I would definitely return.

Private parking. Huge outdoor patio with umbrellas. Friendly staff. Free round on the owner…read more Decent beer on tap. Decent spirit selection. Huge overpours which is cost effective for the patron but may not be I the best interest of the business for Many reasons. Fair warning, they keep the Jameson in the freezer! We will return as it is comfortable and friendly. Jukebox has decent songs. Large area that filled in while we were there.