Wonderful food, great burgers, my tenderloin was so huge that I made two more sandwiches at home…read more Buffalo fries are fantastic. Just one caveat----stay away from their Gluten Free bun. My wife's burger came with a dry pasty bun that was so hard that we bounced it on the table---and we paid an extra $2 for it. GF bread is rough to get right, but this was the worst any of us had ever experienced---truly awful and inedible. Service was great, the river view was wonderful, outdoor seating available, the only bad part was the terrible bun that we paid extra for. So if you're gluten intolerant just skip the bun and you'll have a great meal.

I have given these guys three times to improve and they just can't do it. Today I ordered a Rachel…read morewith baked potato. Who makes a Rachel without Thousand Island dressing? These guys. The turkey lacked flavor, so was way overpowered by the kraut. The baked potato clearly had been baked days before, then a weak attempt to reheat was made. It didn't even start to melt the butter. Mealy and gross.

Today, I stopped by for breakfast/brunch, which was a first for me. I was pleasantly surprised to…read moresee that they had huevos rancheros. The taste was unlike anything I had ever experienced before, which is one of the reasons I enjoy eating at Blazing Star. The ingredients include all my favorites: fried egg on a crispy corn tostada, topped with a local tomatillo and poblano salsa verde, plus black beans, corn salsa, pickled onions, and cotija cheese. Oh my god! It was delicious. I could go back for dinner tonight.

Great fresh food with friendly service. We were looking for a vegetarian restaurant and discovered…read moreBlazing Star. Absolutely no complaints and we would definitely return.

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

I love the small town atmosphere of places like this old-time classic soda fountain shop. The…read moreserver was very nice, and attended to us quickly. The ice cream and pies on offer looked tantalizing, but we came in for dinner first. We ordered 2 hot sandwiches and swapped halves so we could enjoy sampling more on our first visit. We tried the Italian Stallion and the Great Dane sandwiches, both on sourdough, with fries on the side. We loved both sandwiches, but thought the Great Dane was better. The American Fries are actually roasted, seasoned new potatoes (not fried potatoes), but they were delicious! For dessert I had to go with the classic banana split because they are hard to come by. Amazing! I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

Kicking off my vacation series of reviews in Iowa, I wasnt sure what to expect from The Classic but…read morewhen Dad says he wants a tenderloin sandwich you just gotta follow along. The Classic is just that, a beloved local spot in downtown Brooklyn where the friendly service and delicious food made for a truly memorable dining experience! The staff made us feel right at home from the warm greeting at the door to the server's helpful recommendations. The menu offered plenty of options, including daily specials. My tacos were delicious and bursting with flavor. Whether you live nearby or just passing through - i would definitely recommend making a stop here.

Many healthy items to choose from. Make your own custom bowl. Went there twice. First time was…read moreperfect. Second time they had run out of chicken and steak so your ordering options were limited unless you wanted to wait over 30 minutes. Great concept. Wish we had one in KC. However, they need to work out whatever it was that caused them to run out of chicken and steak. While waiting saw multiple people not willing to wait so they lost business because of this. Food was great though.

I can't even begin to estimate how many burritos I consumed here while I was a student at UNI. I…read morevisited while back in town visiting a professor of mine from my time in college, and I left a just a little disappointed in the taste (or lack thereof) in my nostalgic order. Back in the day, Greenhouse definitely did something different with their chicken. If my memory serves me correctly, they used to have seasoned, cubed chicken pieces, but it seems they have moved to a watery, shredded chicken instead. The other ingredients seemed to be the same, fresh items, but the new chicken was a big disappointment for me. The food here used to consistently hit 9+ out of 10 for me, but during my last visit it was more in the 6-7 range. Giving this spot a 4/5 rating since I'm hoping my last stop in was a fluke. Service and ambiance here is always on point!

Everything I have tried at The Farmhouse is out-of-this-world. Today I tried a dessert for the…read morefirst time and I was not disappointed. In addition to being delicious, the presentation is beautiful. Eating lunch in a traditional farmhouse is perfect for this farm girl. I love the porch, the oak trim, the windows, the fireplace, and the wood flooring plus the simple decorations. What is unique that I have never experienced in any other restaurant. Since it is not a huge restaurant you will always have the same server. She is kind and knowledgeable. There are only three choices on the menu which works for me because I struggle with making a decision.

I go to the farmhouse every month and I've never been disappointed. The food is homemade and…read moreeverything is atmosphere is welcoming, warm and friendly. And it's always fun to go upstairs and do a little shopping.

My traveling,buddy suggested this for a quick supper, and I'm glad she did. The fried chicken was…read moregreat, and the sides were fresh (pea salad with cheese bits and beans with bacon). And cheap? Both of us ate for $12 total.

10/10 potato salad from Fairbank Food Center. Would drive 1.5 hours from Iowa City for itread more

Stinky's has been one of my favorite places to eat since childhood and continues to be a place I…read morevisit regularly. This is typically where me and my boyfriend will go out to eat for virtually every occasion, which is more than okay cause this place is awesome. The waitresses are nice and get to you as soon as possible. The Food is always thoroughly cooked an tasting amazing. Somewhat costly, but honestly worth it. Everything is portioned sizably. I almost always end up with too much on my plate to finish. I would personally recommend their sirloin steak as they serve what can easily be called one of the best steaks I've had. Their corn nuggets from the appetizer section of the menu are AMAZING along with the breaded pickle spears. My boyfriend also enjoys their all you can eat walleye dinner on Fridays and the pea salad. You will not regret stopping here.

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.

Service was great and knowledgeable. I love chef inspired menus and this restaurant offers just…read morethat! The lava cake for dessert was to die for! Reservations required because this place is small and busy.

Seems like La Rana used to be mostly a little lunch bistro but the food has been phenomenal for…read moreyears now. Reservations are highly recommended because it's such a small place but you won't be disappointed.

Five stars isn't enough…read more While visiting Oelwein for family business, I stopped into MA & PA's Diner for lunch. The food was excellent, and the famous square pancakes absolutely lived up to the hype. After I returned home to California, I realized I had accidentally left my clip-on sunglasses at the diner. I expected they were gone forever. Instead, the staff found them, carefully packaged them, and mailed them back to me at their own effort. That level of customer service is incredibly rare today and says everything about the kind of people who run this restaurant. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the hospitality extended well beyond my visit. If you're passing through Oelwein, make this a stop. Come hungry, order the square pancakes, and enjoy a little taste of what "Iowa Nice" really means. Thank you again to everyone at MA & PA's Diner for your kindness and exceptional service. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Iowa.

I was on RAGBRAI and Ma and Pa's Diner was in the ending town. It was recommended by our shuttle…read morebus driver. The food was great. I was with three other RAGBRAI riders , we all loved what we on. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, omelette, and baked cod. Worth stopping in if you're in town. If I'm ever back in Oelwein, I would definitely go there.