This review is based on multiple visits to WRG. We have…read morenever been let down by the food or hospitality of this great establishment. There is a good amount of parking. The restaurant is very roomy with a variety of low top and high top seating as well some chairs available at the bar. The menu has so many great options it hard to make a final decision. On Christmas Eve we went for breakfast. I brought my own specialty tea in my mug. Lo and behold I neglected to take it with me upon departure. On Christmas day I sent a quick message via Facebook and was surprised to get a reply in a short time saying that it was found, and I could pick it up next time I stopped by. What great service.

I feel like I need to stress that this particular review is for one visit only. I visit this…read moreestablishment often and normally have at least a good, if not great, overall experience. My husband visited on a Friday night. Fish fry Friday. He ordered the mushroom and swiss burger with sweet potato fries. The burger was dry. Maybe not overcooked, but definitely dry. It is literally a burger with Swiss cheese and a few mushroom slices. The sweet potato fries were just that. No seasoning of any kind and no dipping sauce to accompany. Not a deal breaker, but nothing standout. My flight was delayed but I was craving their fish tacos. I've ordered these so many times and they are my go to, because they never fail me. Even when they changed the menu from 3-tacos to 2-tacos, still a favorite. That changed Friday night. My husband ended up ordering them to go for me because again, delayed flight. When I opened the container, had I not been so tired, I would have driven right back there and asked for replacement tacos. (I realize this part is on me, so don't come for me, I'll talk to them on my next visit, because I'll be back). The fish was tiny and almost burnt on the outside. Inside the batter, the fish was dry and almost not edible. I ate one taco, mostly tortilla, pico and cabbage, and half of my fries. Talk about disappointment. I'm not saying don't try the fish tacos, but maybe not on a Fish Fry Friday night when it might be too much for the cooking staff. On the plus side, the sauce on the tacos was tasty!

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.

This is as perfect of a hole in the wall bar can be. Great menu, service, and super affordable. I'm…read morenot kidding when I say the food came out quicker than any food at any restaurant I've ordered, ever. We were in between baseball games and needed a quick meal. So glad we stopped!

This place was so cool!!! I cannot wait to come back. Their drink menu was fun to explore for a…read moresmall get together.

Uptown Snug is such a unique and inviting place! The drinks are always good whether you're there…read moreearly for a coffee or tea or after hours for some cocktails. Be warned- this place is almost always busy!! Be prepared to use your patience, but trust me it's so worth it!

Worst food ever!!! What they charge for what you get is…read moreabsolutely ridiculous!! Ordered 2 tenderloins and a side of fried cauliflower. The cauliflower was just ok and the portion was very tiny. Have you ever noticed a frozen meat patty at say....a Dollar Tree (I've never tried one) but that would've been better than what we got served. It came on a sweet hamburger bun (without being told) Did we bring it to the server's attention??? Would have if she ever came back to the table! 33 dollars and some change for 2 "tenderloin" sandwiches and the cauliflower. No drinks but water. Don't waste your time or money at this place.

The food here is awesome! Tried most things on the menu and it is all great. The tenderloins are to…read moredie for and the broasted chicken is as good or better as any place around. The service here is also top-notch. They take good care of you. It does get a little busy on Pool league night.

Stopped here on a bike ride because it's right off the trail. Indoor and outdoor eating space which…read moreis nice when it isn't too hot out. I split the tenderloin with a friend and it was plenty for both of us. Everyone's food looked and tasted great. You can upgrade to a lot of different sides as well. I would not say upgrading to the onion rings were worth it, but a friend upgraded to cheese curds and those were great. Plenty of drinks to go around and an overall great experience. Staff were nice and restaurant was clean. They do have a pool table as well.

Stopped in for a quick lunch while at my youngest daughter's softball tournament. I opted for the…read moresmaller version of the tenderloin and it was delicious. Service and staff were excellent.

Great people, good drinks at a decent price, biker friendly! Multiple pool tables. It's a great…read moreplace in a nice small town right along 380 in Iowa north of Cedar Rapids.

The drinks were great the pizza was really good. The service was amazing owner is so sweet and has…read moresuch a great story!

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

Excellent food! Service is working out the kinks…read more Went twice in one week for dinner. Beer cheese soup is to die for! Steaks are flavorful and cooked just how one orders them! Service could use a little work - there seemed to be almost as many employees in the building as customers both times we visited and service was pretty slow. We sat for twenty minutes at the bar without even being acknowledged.

I hear from my friends Carmen and Brian that this is the place to go for the greatest steak dinner…read more Next time I'm back in the area. Let's all go! I know from past visits that the live music and beer is outstanding.

Fun Joint! And get an education while you get entertained. Doug would give you the shirt off his…read moreback.

COLD beer , great free locally grown popcorn, awesome pizza…read more also has outdoor area to enjoy your beer. If you can get by the guy near the door asking forty nunya questions , it will be worth your time to visit. and great bartenders !

This is the coolest bar I've ever been to in Iowa, if not one of the coolest bars I've ever been…read moreto- PERIOD! The Sanity Room takes "theme" bar to a whole new level. There is a state mental facility outside of Independence, Iowa, and hence the theme of the Sanity Room. But don't think it's cold and creepy. No. The owners have gone to great lengths to make this an inviting place complete with the unique chairs, private small booths, and kitschy motto signs surrounding the place (one of my faves: "I can only please one person per day. Today I choose me."). They serve shots in pill bottles and syringes, and the staff will even make you don a patient gown, sit in the old hospital bed (vintage and they claim it came from the state hospital), and then administer the shots while wearing a doctor's coat. Genius! After you are vaccinated, you get a sticker. As if the booze wasn't awesome enough! And let's talk about the booze. This is a full bar that also features some great craft and local beers, as well as a local wine. Iowa wine, you ask? It was by far the best I sampled and I bought a bottle. Yeah, you can buy their stock too, if they have enough. As for specialty cocktails? Look no further than the bloody mary made with Chardonnay. That's right, I said the bloody mary is made with wine. And it's delicious. Since wine doesn't have as much alcohol as vodka, you might have to drink a lot to get the same effect, but with a taste like this you won't mind. The Sanity Room does seem to be a work in progress as they only have one unisex bathroom but they are working on more accommodations. Still, it's small so you can't imagine there would ever be a long line. It also sits in the back of an antique store, so blink and you might miss it. I know we did the first time we walked by, but the second time we took a chance and walked in and I am so glad we did! There's even a back patio area that overlooks the Wapsipinican River. The only bad thing would be that there are no TVs in the Sanity Room. I question if this would change the integrity of the bar, as it might compromise the theme and inviting nature. But I am a sports nut and there would be nothing better than belly up at the bar, drinking a glass of La T Da & watching the game! Seriously, if you're ever in Independence and you don't stop in here, you're missing out. I can't wait to get back and get my dose of Sanity!

Such a great name for the town that includes the mental hospital. Eclectic, fun decor and the…read moreowner/managers obviously love their work! A deck in the back gives a nice view of the Wapsie River, and an antique shop with all sorts of fun things, from tools to quilts. Thanks for the hospitality!