This is the best restaurant i have ever eaten at. From the very start, every time the staff…read moreinteracted with us, they were happy, and smiled. The bread they bring you is made fresh by Hyvee everyday, and it may be the best bread ive been served at a restaurant. For sides, i had both a Greek Salad (first ever, and not the last!) and the legendary Greek Spaghetti. (Its not possible to overhype!) i ordered the Ribeye, it is the best ribeye ive eaten. The butter and steak juice are the perfect blend of flavor, and i used the leftover bread that was served to mop it up. (And any leftover spaghetti seasoning!) i also had a good size chunk of both the lamb. (Ive never had any that were flavored so well!) I also had some of the prime rib, and not only was it cooked perfect, it was even better than my steak! Top to bottom this place was even better quality than Hells Kitchen, or any other 5 star restaurant. The two and a half hour drive was worth it. This wont be the last journey we take across the state to dine there!

One of the best steaks I've ever had and their spaghetti noodles with steak juice on it is…read moreexceptional. Service was wonderful and made fabulous martinis Definitely will go back when I'm in town.

My parents only live about 7 1/2 miles from Unkie's and they'd taken everyone in the family there…read more(multiple times)...but me. It became almost a running joke. They'd rave about the food. Remember how good that was at Unkie's? No. No I don't... Lol We were up there this weekend and it was a couple days before my 55th birthday and mom said... We should take Dan and Owen to Unkie's to my dad... I almost refused... Why ruin a good inside family joke? But I'm glad we went! Don't blink or you'll miss Thor! We arrived at about 430 PM on a Saturday. They open at 300 PM for drinks, seat for dinner at 430 PMish and take orders and start serving at 500PMish. It's seat yourself. The seating is a combination of booths and low top tables and chairs. There is also a small bar with seating at it as well... The place is old school. Mostly dark wood and a classic small town steakhouse vibe. Don't expect a five star atmosphere... The real magic is in the food and the customer service. Unkie's is cash only. They will take a local check. And there is an ATM on site. No card payments. Our server was fantastic. I think she is one of the owners... Took our drink orders first along with an appetizer. We ordered our entrees with her a few minutes later. She checked on us every now and then and our drinks never hit the bottom of the glass. My parents ordered the appetizer sampler (fried pepper rings, cauliflower, cheeseballs, jalapeño cheeseballs, mushrooms, pickles, and onion rings) that they shared with the table and they split a 10 oz fillet meal (medium) with sauteed mushrooms, a baked potato, and a side salad with ranch. Dad ordered three extra jumbo shrimp. The shrimp are $4.50 ea, but they are HUGE. The ranch that comes with the apps (or salad)... It's made in-house and is SO good! If you like ranch it's a must try here. My son ordered the 10 oz ribeye (medium) with fries and a side salad with french. I ordered the 10 oz fillet (medium-rare), the Jojo's potatoes (broasted potato wedges), three jumbo shrimp, and a side salad with blue cheese. We all ordered fountain drinks. All the meals came with Texas toast. Everything was cooked to perfection. Not one thing was not on point! The special the night we were there was two 5 oz lobster tails for $40 and there was a halibut special going on too. I glanced at the receipt. I think the total was $143 before tip... Dad was paying or I'd have been more attentive. Unkie's is a hidden gem of a small town steakhouse who certainly lived up to their reputation! Everything I'd heard was true. Is it worth an almost two hour drive from the Des Moines metro on a date night...? If you don't mind the drive... Yes. Yes it is! And it's most definitely worth the 7 1/2 mile drive from Goldfield to Thor...

Review of Unkie's Entertainment Restaurant & Lounge - Thor, Iowa…read more Unkie's is one of those small-town Iowa restaurants that feels like home the minute you walk in -- the kind of place where you can sit down, relax, and enjoy a good meal without any fuss. It's a real destination spot if you're from the area or just passing through north-central Iowa. I was there celebrating my birthday with my family, and we had a great evening. One thing to note -- they won't seat you until your whole party arrives, which keeps things moving smoothly for the staff and other guests. It's a busy place that draws folks from a wide area, and you can tell it's popular for good reason. The food was solid all around. I had the pork chop -- it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My wife ordered the chicken and said it was moist and well-seasoned. A few in our group went for steaks and steak-and-lobster combos. Most of the steaks are market-priced, and while they were just a touch overcooked, everyone agreed they had great flavor. Sides were a mixed bag -- my baked potato was a little overdone, and the hashbrowns leaned a bit greasy, but nothing that spoiled the meal. Between six adults and one child, with drinks, appetizers, entrées, desserts, and a couple of lobster add-ons, our total came out around $50 per person -- fair for the quality and portions. A quick heads-up for anyone planning a visit: Unkie's doesn't accept cards, so bring cash. They do have an ATM on-site if you forget, but it's easier to come prepared. All in all, Unkie's hits the mark for what it is -- a good, small-town Iowa restaurant serving hearty food in a friendly setting. It's one of the best we've found in the area, and we'll definitely be back to try their sandwiches next time

We stopped last night and said it would be a couple hours. Wish I had counted the cars waiting. I…read moreknow they have excellent food. No place like it anywhere. We couldn't wait however.

Bergen Bar & Grill is hands down one of the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants I've ever been to!…read more Food: Do yourself a favor and order the filet mignon and wild rice -- and don't forget the side of 3 jumbo shrimp! My family has been coming here for years and we all order the same thing every time we come, and it's always phenomenal! The beef is SOOO tender, it literally melts in your mouth. And don't get me started on the wild rice. It's cooked to perfection and it's so buttery and flavorful. Atmosphere: Bergen Bar & Grill is a smaller restaurant that's first come first serve -- no reservations. You put your name and phone number on a notebook and they call you when your table is ready. Depending on the time you arrive, it can be a longer wait. However, they have a lovely patio where you can wait for your table OR you can hang out in your car. They do serve drinks on the patio which is a nice touch! One other thing to note, they are cash/check only. No credit cards so plan accordingly. Overall, I highly highly recommend Bergen Bar & Grill! You won't be disappointed.

The salad bar is very well stocked with fresh lettuce, salads, fruit, pudding, soup, and crackers…read more It is a great meal and delicious. The service is efficient and the branding iron decor is vintage but tidy. They just celebrated a huge milestone for being open and serving. We can see why!

For many years whenever I visited family in Mason City or Forest City this was the place for Prime…read moreRib. Great service and the prime rib is unbeatable. Large portion perfectly cooked and add a lobster tail to make it a surf and turf. Place hasn't changed in all these years and I love this fact. Keep up the good work!

So delicious and such a great spot! I wish they had a Rube's where I'm from. The concept here is…read morevery unique - you grill the steak yourself on this massive grill with other restaurant patrons. I felt like I was at a campfire, really cool. You choose your steak from a case and then take it to the grill and get cooking! Salad, Texas toast, and potatoes (skillet and/or baked potatoes) are unlimited! I got the classic cut ribeye - amazing. We also ordered the jalapeño creamed corn skillet - amazing!! Would recommend this place to anyone if you ever find yourself in Iowa or are from the area! Waitress was so kind and wonderful.

Very good steaks but not worth $50-80. It is so expensive for cooking your own and dated…read moresurroundings. Out of reach for most families to enjoy.

Excellent Prime Rib perfectly prepared with sides of asparagus & Mac & cheese.(added jalapeños for…read morethe crunch) Bartender Isiah was knowledgeable, present & inviting making a great smoked old fashioned. Ellie topped off my short visit making me feel welcomed as if I were a regular.

Party of 6 for dinner. Had salads, charcuterie board, Ribeyes, Salmon & Shrimp and a burger…read more Steaks were cooked perfectly and served on warm cutting boards which helped keep them warm while we ate. Flavor was top notch, I love a great ribeye. Salmon and shrimp was perfect as well and burger was perfect too. Nothing was under cooked or over cooked, perfect. We had several sides, mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese, Broccoli and Brussels sprouts. All were great, the only comment on sides is maybe some bourbon brown sugar type glaze on the Brussels sprouts. The wine selection is great, and we had some Moscow Mules that were absolutely perfect. And our server Ms. Avery was very knowledgeable on all the food and did a great job! Thank you Cattlemen's for a great dinner, truly a gem of a restaurant in Sac city and the surrounding area.

1st time customers. We didn't know it was grill-your-own dining. Seated us at a rickety unblanced…read more2-top table in the middle of the floor and then ignored us for 1/4 hour until I got up and asked for service. We ordered off the a la carte menu and the waitress acted like this was a huge inconvenience to her. We then waited for 25 minutes for our food, which was cold when we got it. I flagged her down and informed her of this and she muttered something about telling the manager. No manager or anyone else approached us until we got up. Then she suddenly reappeared with the bill. There was no adjustment or compensation for serving us cold steaks. I went to the manager but when he saw me approach he walked away. We won't be returning.

Place was very busy for a Tuesday evening. We were seated by a very nice customer who bussed his…read moreown table because he saw the crowd waiting to be seated. The wait staff seemed stressed and overworked, and their service definitely was lacking. It took almost two hours to get our raw steak and a couple sides. The place itself could use an update, all the tables seemed to rock and the toilet seat in the ladies room fell off the toilet. I am all for small town places and supporting the beef industry with great cuts of steak. I just wish this place was cleaner and had better service to reflect the prices they charge for an entree.

What an awesome place. Steak was cooked perfectly, sides were amazing, and great ambiance. Far…read moreexceeded our expectations.

The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming--exactly what you hope for in a small-town steakhouse. From…read morethe moment we walked in, the staff was super friendly and made us feel right at home. The service struck that perfect balance of attentive without being overbearing. Now for the best part: the food. We ordered the Ribeye and the infamous Steak de Burgo, and both were cooked perfectly. The Ribeye was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The Steak de Burgo absolutely lived up to its reputation--rich, buttery, and downright delicious. Every bite was spot on. Between the warm atmosphere, excellent service, and perfectly prepared steaks, Babe's is a place we'll definitely be back to. Highly recommend! P.S. From the California folks that showed up in the orange corvette. Thank you for a great dining experience!

We went to eat here for dinner on a Friday evening and it was great! I ordered the steak and shrimp…read morewith a baked potato. Baked potatoes are always so much better and this restaurant had great ones! Cheese curds as an appetizer was fantastic. My dad ordered fried chicken and he said it was flavorful. My husband ordered the special, breaded cod and he enjoyed it as well. We will definitely be back!

My wife and I are travelling the state and came across this gem. It's Lindy's Steakhouse just east…read moreof Spencer. There only open two days a week for dinner but the attached bar is opened nightly. We walked in and immediately felt like home. We got seated and the waitress came and got our order. I got the nightly special - Breaded Cod, taters and cottage cheese. My wife got the sirloin/shrimp with salad/baked tater. Everything was delicious! We'll be back when we're passing through :)

Awesome Spot, Food is great and the service is always wonderful. Kayla and Jayden always go out of…read moretheir way to make things perfect. Highly recommend.

Just moved here and this is my favorite restaurant. From the service to the food it's amazing.read more