No chicken came out soggy when they did bring some out!!!! Don't recommend anyone very under…read moreexperienced.

The pizza was all but burnt. The ambience of the place reminded me of a dentist's office with a…read morewagon wheel. It's too commercial/industrial with zero character--just kind of cold. It's very clean inside though and the salad bar seemed fresh and great. It's sad they haven't yet figured out how to cook a pizza without it browning down like a 3 year old trying to roast a marshmallow over the campfire. We've tried this location several times since it reopened and it is just miserable every time (with the exception of the salad bar). If you do dare to try it, don't come after 7. The buffet closes at 8 but they don't make anything after 7. We got there just before 730 and nothing but the old burnt pizza dregs were left out and whatever chicken and runny mashed potatoes. A few pieces of dessert pies, runny ice cream, and the salad bar finished it off. The kicker is that they start vacuuming and cleaning already by then so you've got the loudest vacuum in existence going on while you try to extract what little joy might be in your gas station leftovers quality pizza. The service was fine and the people seemed very nice. We ordered one custom pizza but it came out to the table pretty burned for a pizza. I wouldn't have been able to tell what kind it was if I hadn't ordered it myself. The pizza wasn't quite burned black, but if it were a person, you would have needed dental records to identify it. The salad bar was the only good thing, however, you need really long arms to reach half of it. They have it against a partition so access is only from one side. The guards are so low you have to squat down and fully extend your arms to reach the stuff on the back row. I felt like I was noodling for catfish in the river banks. I'm not sure how this helps with cleanliness or food safety when people's arms are mere centimeters or less from all the other salad items. Needless to say we won't be going back to this pizza ranch again.

Decent bar. Nothing fancy for the physical environment. Bartender was cool and friendly. It's a…read moregood place to grab a beer after work.

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Heard about this place in the newspaper. Then saw it on Facebook. All it took was a phone call to…read moresome special people and we hit the road for Griswold Iowa. Not to be disappointed rocket Joe's served delicious pizza and delicious bread sticks as well. The service was great it was probably the best pizza crust I think I've ever had. The crust had its own flavors and spices inside and was cooked perfectly. Definitely worth a visit whether you're going to call for takeout or drive down and eat in.

THIS PLACE ROCKS -and I'm really mad at myself now…read more.. I've stopped in Walnut IA many times on my CO-WI-CO roadtrips, always turning south to the gas station & Econolodge hotel, oblivious to this gem of a diner just 1/2mi north. Found it last night, Mon 8pm... I thought "probably closed." Nope. Open till 9! Walked in & was immediately impressed with the size, sports decor, & friendly staff. Owner Kyle welcomed me to a bar seat and noted the $10 Special chicken plate w/2 sides; then I saw the beers on tap & realized the BACKFIELD is doing it RIGHT in the sticks of Iowa The menu has 3x more items than I woulda' expected. The tables, bar & bathrooms = CLEAN. Btw, the chicken special... tastiest chic breasts I've ever had, honest I'll be planning all my roadtrips now with a stop here for food/drink. Thx Kyle & team, much success to you! -Greg

We have to stop here anytime we're close, like when we drive to and from the Omaha VA. The chicken…read morefried steak here is the best we've found in central and western Iowa. Large cutlet, real mashed potatoes, not powdered. And the appetizer offerings makes this a favorite place to eat. And they do have a 10 per cent veterans discount. Roomy, attentive wait staff and darn good music to listen to when eating there.

The service was exceptional, I love that it's in a historical building. I had the personal size…read morebacon cheeseburger, it was only $10 & tasted great.

Visited here on a whim last night. Looking to try some place new. Brickhaus Brews fit the bill!…read moreIt's downtown in a great historical area. The inside was a cozy restaurant with brick walls, twinkle lights and fun vibes. The menu has lots of options but we went with pizza. We got half meat lover's and half chicken bacon ranch. It was delicious! Very cheesy! We had a great time. I can definitely recommend it.

All together it was amazing the food was 10/10 and the service was amazing and our server Taylor is…read moregreat everything 10/10! Would recommend! And the setting was even better

Riding through and we decided to go local eats…read more Grace our server was beyond amazing and made us feel right at home. Great service, great food! Thanks Grace

It was trash & I'm down in Iowa on work related business, this the first thing I tried here & it…read morewas nasty