Z’s Eatery And Draught Haus

We love, love, love Winns. We surprised them with a party of 16…read more They were so gracious and the waitress kept everything moving, she was marvelous. Myhusband and come on our anniversary. Steaks are out favorite. But everything is so good. If your in Indianola Please try them they would be your new favorite place.

Stopped for lunch and the place was pretty busy. They had some lunch specials which came with fries…read moreand were nine or $10. I went with a medium sausage pizza so I could take some home to hubby. It was very good. Sis had a hero with fries and really enjoyed it. BIL had a piece of fish with a baked potato, and he thought it was good as well.

Pizza box

Chicken gyro salad--mmmm

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Canadian Bacon pizza

Crouse Cafe

4.2(87 reviews)

1.0 mi

Damn !!!! At a baseball tournament stumbled onto this place…read more Absolutely awesome the fried chicken top notch Home cooking made from scratch food Definitely coming back here!!!!

Normal cafe food. Service was great…read moreHometown gathering place Would return if wanting home cooking

Breakfast buffet

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75th year anniversary photo

La Casa Mexican Restaurant

3.6(86 reviews)

0.6 mi

Our food was amazing and the service was excellent! It was a beautifully mild September afternoon,…read moreand we decided to dine outside under a tent that was pitched in the restaurant's parking lot, near the entrance to the building. We were told to sit anywhere, and our server came by immediately to offer beverages. I ordered a michelada ($8) and it was the same awesome cerveza preparada that I'm used to enjoying back here at home at a few of my favorite Mexican restaurants. My friends ordered margaritas, and they looked similarly impressive, particularly a watermelon margarita. Its cloudy appearance looked to contain fresh watermelon puree instead of some weird watermelon liqueur, and it was adorned beautifully with fresh fruit. Dinner was outstanding. I enjoyed fish tacos ($11) for a lighter dinner, and they were served fresh, hot, and delicious. Besides sliced red cabbage, there was a condiment of pico de gallo that had some minced jalepeño, that was crunchy and super fresh, and topped with a creamy chipotle sauce. Absolutely perfect. Service was prompt and courteous, and while we were dining, staff came out to the tented patio to celebrate a few birthdays of other guests with joyful song, making the experience very festive. Prices were extremely reasonable, at least compared to where I'm from, the Twin Cities. The portion sizes were enormous. My friends had to request boxes to take home about 2/3 of their dinners. So normally an experience like this would warrant five stars! Well, our experience was slightly marred by waiting interminably for our server to collect our cards for payment. As it turns out, guests are expected to self-pay inside the restaurant at the counter. This requirement was not communicated to us, and I ended up walking in and out of the restaurant with a heap of paperwork to sort and pass out to everyone at my table to sign, then I had to return inside to give the pile of receipts and pens back to the cashier. This payment inconvenience is very inconsistent with the rest of the experience. It would never stop me from returning, obviously, because the food is so outstanding. But I may not remember to warn anyone of the unusual step of having to manually pay at a counter when the whole rest of the experience is full service.

This place used to be our go-to in Indianola, no more. The music is blasting when you walk in the…read moredoor. Many songs were vulgar too. We don't care, it was just odd. We ordered Coke's, all out of Coke. The temperature is about 65 degrees in there too, so bring a coat or sweatshirt. The chips came, all were burnt. Had the taste of smoke. I ordered a dish that came with steak, it came out and tasted like a block of salt in every bite. Just an overall poor experience. Server was nice, that seemed to be the only positive.

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The Groggy Dog

3.8(36 reviews)

0.9 mi

The Groggy Dog has a way of making you feel like family the moment you walk through the door. Bob…read moreFox, the owner, puts an incredible amount of time and effort into making sure the food is always above and beyond what you would expect. What really stands out is that he genuinely listens to his customers. If something isn't quite right or you have a suggestion, Mr. Fox takes the time to hear you out and looks for ways to make things better. The Groggy Dog also does a great job keeping things interesting with its beer selection. The beers on tap are always changing, giving you a chance to try something different each time you visit. Whether you have a favorite or want to branch out and try something new, there's usually something worth checking out. I really appreciate that they don't just stick with the same lineup--they keep things fresh and give customers a reason to come back and see what's new. Between the great food, rotating beer selection, and the way Bob genuinely cares about his customers and his business, The Groggy Dog is the kind of place that feels less like a restaurant and more like a local gathering spot. You can tell there's a lot of pride and hard work behind what they do, and it shows.

Went for breakfast and ordered The Fry. Burnt toast, un…read morecooked tomato, bacon strips, order scrambled eggs came with black spots.

Great bar!

Breaded Cauliflower

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Fish and Chips

Taco Bell

3.8(5 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Bell is Ringing a Little Differently Lately, Stepping…read moreup the Ordering Game to Get Your Taco On....Online App, InStore Keoske, or the Good Ol Drive~Thru. The App is a little Testy to get Started but once Your info is Wrapped Ordering is a click away; See What it's going to be; Eating, Customize, Bump up Orders, Pick your Taco Sauce's and When and How you pick it up.... I'm going in as my order was Pretty Big; Tacos, Nachos, Power Bowls too Boot, waited a few then a Tacoriffic Dude checked in on me and my Order....I still had to remind him I had a Baja Blast Mountain Dew and What Kind of SAUCE... Taco I want Hot & Fire Please. He gave me it All and a "Have a Tacoriffic Day" And I'm homebound with My Sweet Indulging Bag of goods Place is nice in Indianola, IA.

Typical Taco Bell food, the service has improved dramatically, I do like the location, easy to get…read morein and out.

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Sports Page Bar & Grill

2.9(35 reviews)

1.8 mi

3.1 It had been 12 years since I have been here or the Pella…read morelocation(gone). It was formerly a stop. It has not changed enough in all the best way's possible. But the Food is old and the recipes are tired. It's fine but fine don't fly in 25. Indianola is 1990 all over again. Good job though. Best!

I recall coming here earlier in the year and thinking this place was pretty good. Either I have…read moreamnesia or this visit was awful. Food wise: If you like salt, this is the place for you. The seasoned fries were far too seasoned, the au jus was far saltier than au jus should be. They did add onions to the French dip as requested, but the bread was cold and obviously came out of a bag without any additional prep. The chocolate martini was supposed to come with whipped cream and sprinkles; obviously from the picture this was forgotten as well. The chips/dip had queso that had been sitting in a warmer for a long time, as a film had developed on top. Our server was friendly, but flighty. "Are you guys ready for your checks"? "No, I'll probably have more to drink". "Here's your checks, no hurry". Asked for extra napkins, she forgot those too.

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The Hot Peppers Mexican Grill

4.7(3 reviews)

0.8 mi

Friendly staff. Quick service. Food was amazing!! It definitely fills you up & worth the money.read more

My wife and I grabbed food from this truck while they were serving at The Covered Bridges Winery in…read moreWinterset. Took a while for the food to come out, but when it did, it was very tasty! I got the Loaded Tacos--two very stuffed tacos with great flavor. I went with the hot sauce, which is VERY hot by Midwestern standards, but I loved it. My wife got the Street Tacos - also very flavorful and fresh, and these can be eaten by hand, whereas mine were a challenge! They take cash only, and service was very friendly, but each order is prepared when it's ordered, so it can take a few minutes (probably took about 10-12 minutes to get my order. Definitely worth a try!

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Las Flores Mexican Restaurant

4.2(21 reviews)

1.1 mi

this is my favorite mexican place ever i will get married here and if I don't, they will cater my…read morewedding

Spicy Cilantro Margarita is Food is hit or miss but service is typically great. Lots of seating…read more(indoor and outdoor)

Interior

Fajita volcan

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Sign outside

McDonald's

1.4(25 reviews)

0.2 mi

The food is really only "good" here when the upper management happens to be in the store. If you…read moreare lucky enough to come when this is happening it will be good. Any other day expect to never get assisted inside the store. They will pretend to not see you at the counter. at the front counter. They almost always forget to bring your cups out in the dining area with your food. If you customize you are almost guaranteed to not get it made correct. The soda machine is in the lobby, so they get a plus for that, but their Coca Cola has the syrup ratio so lean it tastes like crap. Just go through the drive thru if you decide to stop here or you will likely be aggravated by the time you leave.

I had a really disappointing experience at McDonald's. I waited a very long time for my food, and…read moreit seemed like a lot of other customers were waiting forever too. There were several people who were clearly frustrated and upset because they still hadn't received their orders. While I was waiting, the employees in the kitchen were also talking very loudly about things that probably shouldn't have been discussed in front of customers. Overall, the wait was much too long, the atmosphere was frustrating, and the experience could have been handled a lot better. I hope the restaurant works on improving its service and communication.

Spicy Sausage Egg McMuffin® Meal

"Sausage egg McMuffin"

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Leigh Z.

145

5 years ago

This Eatery serves some of the best food I have ever tasted. It's a relatively new restaurant so we decided to each order something different and share. We began with their incredible onion rings which were light and crisp. I had never had crab fritters but these were good. My wife especially liked the chips with spinach and artichoke dip. The menu is filled with incredible foods. Their 10 sandwiches include Ruben's/Rachel's, pulled pork, drunken piggy, and Iowa pork tenderloin. Z's is known for its burgers. Beyond it's standard Patty Melt, they have a burger that is 50% Angus and 50% bacon. The Monster of the menu includes two half pound patties with cheddar, caramelized onions, ham, and bacon. They even have a Black Bean Burger for the herbivores among us. Their entrees include pasta, chops, jumbo shrimp, salmon, mahi mahi, and crab cakes. I ordered a medium rare New York strip that was Parmesan crusted. I have never experienced Parmesan crusting before but I have to say that this was the best steak I have ever eaten. This came with my choice of two sides. I selected a Caesar salad and sautéed Brussel sprouts. The salad was great. The Brussel sprouts were sliced and sautéed in butter. I may actually begin adding these green balls of nutrition to my treasured list of favorites. The service was prompt and personalized. Servers wore masks. The owner even visited our table and conversed with us for a while. As you might guess, I am quite pleased with Z's Eatery. We will be in town for a while so I plan to return tomorrow for lunch. We have already planned to order the tenderloin and the Gunpowder pulled pork sandwiches. You can't go wrong eating at Z's! read more

Jeff H.

10 months ago

Super disappointed! Took my family out for dinner and no server greeted the table for over 20 minutes. I then proceeded to go up to the bar and order 5 waters for the table and the bartender told me he would get to them when he could. It was upsetting to all of us because we love the food at Z's but the service is sub par. There needs to be better training all around. read more

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