Great tenderloin and fries, good service. If you like bar food and friendly people it's the place.read more

So.. this is for the idiot who added Whiskey's to the "dive bars" group GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR…read moreASS!! At least long enough to take it to Newhall & experience the fantastic food prepared by enthusiastic cooks who take pride in everything that leaves their kitchen & they rightfully should And once you have met the owner, Michelle, you will walk away feeling blessed ... Her beautiful soul has an everlasting affect

Charming gastropub just a great little spot. Food overdelivers and the drinks hit too.read more

When traveling, I always visit local, independent restaurants. The Map Room is a gem!…read more A wide variety of burgers, with house made vegan options. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great decor and comfortable booths. Fantastic service! Attentive without hovering. 10/10

Between Iowa City and Des Moines leave I80 and drive into Grinell and dine at the Prarie Canary…read more Worth the 5 minutes. Vietnamese spring rolls made by Matayas (the owner? and our waiter) mother were delicious. Our simple fare was perfect after a long drive but there were more complete meals on the menu. Sunday with a homemade blondie and a flourish wrapped things up!

A delightful lunch stop in Grinnell. It's a casual place, the service is friendly, and the food's…read moregreat. Burgers are excellent, salads are delicious, the fries are perfect, and the flourless chocolate cake is memorable. Would definitely return

We really enjoyed Maxwell's at the Merrell. Both dinner and breakfast are very good. The chef is…read morewonderful. This is by far hands-down the best restaurant in Muscatine, Iowa. My travel companion had a cold and we were able to ask for a home remedy. They were gracious enough to give it to us. The home remedy is a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a shot of milk. Ambience is clean high and priced right.

I was extremely disappointed with our recent dinner at Maxwell's on the River. The menu was very…read morelimited, and I almost walked out after seeing it. However, I had promised my husband a nice steak dinner, so we decided to stay. The steak choices were an 8-ounce filet mignon or a 10-ounce sirloin cap served sliced sushi-style. We ordered the $52 sirloin cap, and it was incredibly chewy. Thankfully, it was already sliced, or we might not have been able to cut through it. I told our waitress how tough it was. She apologized, but did nothing to correct the situation--there was no offer to replace the steak or make things right. I ordered the yellowfin tuna appetizer because I used to love Maxwell's previous tuna dish so much that I would order it as my entrée. Unfortunately, this version was disappointing. The tuna was okay but had very little flavor, and the cashew chimichurri sauce was mediocre at best. The Brussels sprouts were overcooked, and the sauce seemed like it was trying too hard without adding much to the dish. Dessert was crème brûlée, but it tasted like plain vanilla custard with very little flavor, topped with overly caramelized sugar and berries. I truly wish I had trusted my instincts and walked out. For what we paid, the meal was nowhere near the quality we expected. Honestly, the two-for-$25 meal at Applebee's would have cost a quarter of the price and probably would have been far more enjoyable. We will not be returning.

We stopped at Ron-Da-Voo Lounge & Deli in Vinton after a hot day of bike riding from Toledo toward…read moreAlburnett, and it ended up being a really good mid-ride stop. Walking in from the bright sun, it was dark inside -- almost too dark at first -- but we were greeted kindly right away and pretty quickly felt like we were being treated like family. They let us plug in devices to charge, waters and drinks came quickly, and the prices were very reasonable. I tried a suggested non-menu crab quesadilla with raspberry vinaigrette, and it was perfect light fare for a mid-ride meal. Kim had the roast beef hoagie with slaw and a pickle, and she enjoyed hers too. Nothing was necessarily fancy or over-the-top special, but the food was good, hit the spot, and was respectably priced. The place has a cool old-town, small-town bar vibe and clearly caters to locals, which I actually liked. Everyone seemed to know each other. The bathrooms were very small, and the whole place is a bit tired, but somehow that kind of worked with the ambiance. From the outside, it is pretty unassuming, and if you were not looking for it, you could easily go right by. But if we find ourselves back in Vinton, we would for sure stop again. The service was FANTASTIC!

Definitely a neighborhood bar with a heavy fried food menu. I could smell the bar before I even…read morewalked through the door! Friendly bartender came out and covered table service. She recommended the Southwest wrap so I ordered it. Added a side of cheese balls. The wrap was okay, a lot of precooked bacon and very salty. Cheese balls were solid and so was the ranch! Price was good for the portion- $14 and I also had a fountain soda.

Food was good, but I was honestly surprised to be charged $4 for a cup of plain hot water. I wasn't…read moretold about the charge when I asked for it--they only mentioned it afterward. I don't mind restaurants having different policies, but $4 for hot water seems excessive, and I really wish they had told me beforehand so I could decide if I wanted it. Pretty disappointing end to an otherwise good meal.

Dropped by on a trip through Iowa. Definitely a highlight after driving through Des Moines ‍…read more We both enjoyed our meals. Fry's in the Fish and Chips were awesome. Drinks and Brews were legit. Cool old corner diner updated to a Manhattan street vibe. Service was solid for a College town. Check it out.

We enjoy the veggie omelets with breakfast potatoes and toast. We have yet to try the pies, but…read morealways plan to. Friendly servers in a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere.

We visited today on our way through Iowa, and had a wonderful experience. The Monte Christo was…read moreamong the best I have ever had, the chicken noodle soup was delicious, and my husband said the bacon on his burger was particularly good. Would definitely plan to return if we are ever in the neighborhood.

What a delightful dining experience! We dined in the outdoor patio, and the weather was equally…read moredelightful. Our waitress was attentive, pleasant, and fun. I ordered the rack of lamb, it was amazing! Literally like butter, no knife needed, cooked to perfection, the most tender lamb ever! The owners came by the table to greet and welcome us. Made us feel very special. Don't let the pricey menu deter your visit; it is well worth it. And the desserts, leave room! Full liquor bar and an amazing wine list for your choice. This is a gem for downtown Kalona!

Everything was perfect food service in ambience. I was able to pair a couple of vegetables sides…read morewith the tuna takati and it was just the right amount and done perfectly. What a treasure for small town rural Iowa.

Great joint to get breakfast brunch or lunch. My friend and I sat out in the patio. Umbrellas…read morehelped with the sunshine. The service was great. We went around lunch time on a Tuesday. My friends drink was delicious- I think it was a watermelon lemonade. I was regret not getting it but then I ordered the affogato and it was so good! Our egg meals were tasty

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW…read more The owner does note that this place is not safe for those with cross contamination / celiac and unfortunately I did take the risk and don't feel great after. I got the GF pancakes and asked for them to be cooked in a separate pan, explaining I had celiac / a gluten allergy. They nodded like that was possible but I did still get sick. If you're not celiac, they're great! Lots of naturally GF options, just not GF and safe from cross-contamination. No separate fryer or cook space on the grill.