Always a fan favorite. Service with a smile makes a restaurant. It's always part of 209 Main. The…read morefood is good. Their burgers rock. Tenderloins too. I really miss the salmon Ruben but the pasta salad is like what my mom used to make so that compensates some. Definitely worth the drive to Paton.

Salad Bar alone would take me back here. While it's not as big as other salad bars (like Nicks in…read moreClive, IA) it's still a great salad bar. Cheese Curds: we like these because they were battered, not breaded. Piping hot, very good. Plain Burger: my son says it was good ‍ but wasn't interested in sharing so I didn't actually try it. Prime Rib: I ordered a medium rare but, unfortunately, it was super dry even with the au jus side. Lately, I've been disappointed more than not by prime ribs that are bland and dry. Sirloin: alternatively, this was very juicy and delicious. Great grill flavor and lovely side of mushrooms. Broasted Chicken: in true "me" fashion, I ordered two entrees. While my salad bar trip was great and my prime rib was so-so, this more than made up for it! Soooooo juicy and flavorful, highly recommend their broasted chicken. Chopped Steak: my husband loves a chopped steak. Don't ask me why, it's not at the top of my list but to each their own. He didn't love the demi glaze on this dish, and thought their beef gravy would be been much better. The demi was "too much wine" flavor. I can't say "too much red wine" is anywhere in my dictionary but whatever. We really enjoyed this dinner, even with the dry prime rib, and plan to go back for that salad bar and broasted chicken.

We went to the Gridiron for dinner & it was so good! Dave had a burger, & I had a cheeseburger…read more Both were delicious, & cooked perfectly. My sweet potato fries with ranch dip were really tasty. We each had a glass of Pinot Grigio, which were refreshing. The service was great! Can't believe we've never been here before. We'll definitely be back!

Camping outside of Webster City, we always look for a local spot to try when we travel. Tonight,…read morelucky us, it was the Grid Iron. Be prepared to show a little grace, there were a lot of cars turning in there as we came up to it- from the food, I'm guessing they're always busy! My wife chose their mainline burger (no cheese) and house fries. Honestly, I think we could tell how good it was going to be when got out of the car and that awesome charbroil smell overwhelmed us. She loved it. I had the Chipotle Bacon cheeseburger on Texas toast, well done for me (they will prepare to your liking), which is charbroiled, then dunked in their home made bourbon sauce and served with Swiss cheese and jalapeños. The fries have some type of coating that makes them a little crispier and a little tastier. Even if you're cruising up I35, it's worth the detour into WC for a great meal. Plenty of tv's but even with a crowd, you can still have enjoyable conversation at your table. It's no wonder one whole wall is covered with "best of" awards. They deserve them. Bon Appetite!

Service was great but food was nothing better than something you could get down the road at…read moreCasey's. Beer was at least cold. 5.00 domestics during NFL Sundays.

A state tournament tradition. Filled with plenty of great sandwiches and sides. Juicy burgers but…read moreI opted for the next tier with a delicious hearty prime rib sandwich that came open face covering both sides of the bun. The optional mushrooms and onions really set the tone for a hunger ending performance. Lots of great sides. But one of the best is the lightly coated oozing gooey cheese balls.

Small town bar with good food. It is loud and busy as it should be. Our favorite is the fried…read morepickles. We drive to town just for them. Everything else we have tried has been tasty also. They do get busy so service is sometimes a little slow but just order a beer, kick back and relax. You deserve it.

The Talk Shop is an amazing place. Great people, fun atmosphere, awesome quality food that is…read moredescribed as elevated bar food, and a staff that is downhome and extremely friendly. They are famous for their Italian dishes, burgers, and they are creating one of the most exciting menus in America. I am a celebrity Chef with a presence in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and soon to be Des Moines / St. Charles because I fell in love with this place, the people, and of course ... the food. Jason and Renatta epitomize family owned and operated.

Another fantastic visit to Nite Hawk Bar & Grill! We pedaled up the High Trestle Trail and were…read morerewarded with delicious, reasonably priced cocktails on their inviting patio. Our server Sarah was attentive and friendly, making sure our drinks stayed cold and even refilling our bike water bottles before we headed back out. Even on a Tuesday afternoon, this place has great energy and makes for the perfect turnaround spot during our 32-mile ride. If you're cycling the trail or just looking for a welcoming spot with good drinks and service, Nite Hawk is definitely worth the stop!

Very fun place! A must-stop!…read more Cons: Soda is expensive. To the chef: On patty melts, the onions need to be plentiful and grilled, not raw and sparse. For $14.00 (no side,) it could use improvement. Overall a great place!

Went here on a Saturday night. The service was amazing. The waitress and bartender were very…read morefriendly and so fun to talk to. The food was delicious. It's sandwiches and salads. The portions were large. I had the special, taco salad. It was good. My husband had the club sandwich with fries. He said they were both good. We will definitely stop again if we are in the area.

Good homemade tavern food. I had a plate of battered onion rings with ranch. They are all in with…read morethe Norse feel. Clean. Quaint. Cozy. They even have free guest WiFi. Just ask for the password. When we came in it was 'goodbeer'

We use their catering services for our wedding. They were super professional, responsive, and the…read morefood was delicious! Highly recommend!

I stole some of my colleagues food it was so delectable…read more Service with a smiley face and the day was perfect for the patio dining. Great experience all around!!

Terrible food, do not recommend Ordered two burgers- they…read morewere ok. One had a plastic flavor French dip had a strong plastic flavor and was a chopped steak with little flavor Pick three app tasted like old grease Boneless wings were two flavors mixed together. Over cooked Overall, $100 in food and most went into the trash.

When I'm in Ames visiting my 95 year-old Dad, he loves road trips and dining out with his kids and…read moregrandkids. Boone is only 18 miles away, which isn't much of a drive, but there are some interesting places to eat here. One challenge though, is finding a place where Dad hasn't previously visited. So on my Brother's recommendation, we tried Roosters last week. It's just off Boone's main street and looks more like a corner bar from the outside. It's actually more like a sports bar that happens to serve breakfast in the morning. However, I don't think that their bar and breakfast hours run together. Or at least I didn't notice any local fixtures at the bar. As an aside, I know a friend that did that, which turned out to be beer and donuts at 5 AM. CONS - Relatively slow table service. +/- Folger's Plus type of coffee PROS - Easy street parking, which is basically true anywhere in Boone. - Nice Community vibe with a local "Men's Club" meeting at the next table. - Good Midwest comfort food in large portions. - A relatively inexpensive meal. -

In town for a football game. Stopped for beer and food. When we walked in the bartender told us…read morethey had closed the kitchen. We asked if they had any type of food available. The server was very nice and gave us some options. We ordered chicken strips, fish sticks, and onion rings. They were all good. The place is small, clean, reasonably price, and very friendly. I will be back next time I am in town.

Damn good bar food and a friendly staff. Beer is cheap here. Don't expect a warm welcome from the…read morelocals at the bar if "you ain't from 'round here". Quality people watching on race night and the patrons have an entire set of teeth between them.

Had the mini beer shot, just like the the ones in Cancun. Crab Rangoon with chicken is a great…read morepizza to try.

Food awesome. service nice. Very loud!!!! Be prepared to shout your order lol still worth it.read more