the menu there is always amazing!! the food is sooo good!…read morethe atmosphere is please'n, while wait'n for your meal. last but not least, the service y'all.. wonderful

Since the Catfish Po' Boy was out of this world, I think it's safe to say the rest of Rodney's food…read moreis...Hats off to the simple selection, quality ingredients, and soulful touch to each meal. I will certainly return when in Waterloo and plan to spread to word to friends, family, and colleagues.

Visited here for lunch, and got the special of the day- turkey BBQ sandwich and a side. The price…read morewas right, $10, but I felt like the quality of the food was so-so. The turkey was less than tender and lacked flavor, the green beans were stringy and over-cooked. I'm willing to try this place again- maybe their beef, chicken, or pork is of better quality and flavor, and maybe their other sides are better, but their turkey and green beans didn't sit with me too well. Final note- the atmosphere of the place and counter service was fine, so plusses on that. Three stars for mediocre food quality- I expect better from a barbeque joint, especially located in the Midwest.

Full disclosure: I came here because I wanted a pork tenderloin and the place I was going to try…read morewas closed. The service was weird. The kid at the front acted so off. I thought I was giving him grace because they got a new POS system, yet he didn't know some simple menu questions I asked him. And he was just super odd, not rude, not friendly, just odd. Both tables I tried to sit at were dirty. The Mac & cheese is creamy and bland. The creamy coleslaw was better than decent. I'd take a quart of that! Their BBQ sauces are tasty, there's just not a huge difference between the three. It's subtle. The tenderloin IS very good. It could stand for some finishing salt, but excellent without. I bet their other meats are excellent, there were just some things that were really off putting with the service.

They have rebuilt after the fire and are open again. Opening…read morehours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday4:30PM-8PM Friday4:30PM-9PM Saturday4:30PM-9PM Haven't been back since they reopened with busy summer. The reviews I have read on other internet site say it his as good as ever.

What a hidden gem!! Don't let the size of the building be the judge. This is where the locals…read moreeat...and there is a reason for that. Dinner starts with the choice of the soup of the day or tomato or grapefruit juice, really a juice option. I had grapefruit juice. There is also a small relish tray- celery, carrots, black olive, and sweet pickle slices. The server brought me a "taste" of bbq ribs, on a small plate because this was my first time here. The Blue Cheese dressing is homemade, and the best dressing I have ever eaten. Rolls of course, but I passed them up to save room. I ordered a filet minion, medium rare, with baked potato. Hands down the best steak I have ever eaten. Melt in your mouth good. Cut through it like a hot knife in butter. Singlespeed craft beer on tap was a bit unexpected for this neighborhood restaurant. I'm looking forward to my next visit...I may need a full rack of those ribs!

We visited today on our way through Iowa, and had a wonderful experience. The Monte Christo was…read moreamong the best I have ever had, the chicken noodle soup was delicious, and my husband said the bacon on his burger was particularly good. Would definitely plan to return if we are ever in the neighborhood.

Great food, great service! This is a small town restaurant at its finest. You can definitely tell a…read morelot of the customers are regulars by the way they are greeted but that didn't make us feel any less welcome. Our server was extremely attentive and friendly and even apologized when they ran out of lemons for our iced tea. Portion sizes were huge (and prices extremely reasonable). Both my husband and I took home leftovers. My only complaint was that my Monte Cristo didn't come with jam. The side of soup that I got definitely made up for it though. Great place, will definitely go back!

Classic made to order diner food…read more Classic diner service from solid people Only a counter and stools that add to the experience It does not get any better than this.

As an Iowa girl living a Minnesotasota life getting to a Maid-Rite is nirvana! We were on our way…read moreto a family event and were ahead of schedule and stopped in for some nastalgia. It did not disappoint! It was raining so only seating at the counter. It is small, cramped and cozy! The staff are obviously friends and the warmth is felt throughout. They care about their regulars and were really kind to us. There is something about the simplicity of a maid-rite that just feeds the soul. Simple and delicous. It was a memory from my childhood that can't be replaced without the traditional surroundings. The counter, traditional red and white decor and friendly people. Nothing fancy, just comfort. It is Iowa.

My first time at this fine establishment, and after having their New York strip steak, sweet and…read moresavory carrots, and fingerling potatoes, I am head over heels for this place. One of the best steaks I've had in recent memory and believe me, I know beef.

Great service by Lucy! I was going to be driving through, and thought "I haven't been there for…read moreawhile and it's always been good!" So I called and made sure I could get a seat. No problem for just 1 person. I do recommend calling to make a reservation. Had the prime rib sandwich. It was excellent and a great value with a side salad. Blue cheese dressing is great! I will need to get the bread pudding to go!

Nothing like a great sports bar! This place has got you…read morecovered with everything.. I love about a good sports bar. They have inspiring sports memorabilia (cool autographed Jerseys, photos, and more), They have plenty of tv's for sports watching, they got good drink deals, lots of good bar food options, and heck they even have a CLAW Machine for the kids! The staff here would definitely be inducted into the Hall of Fame of serving and the vegan pizza they made us was just what my belly needed after a late night of drinks on an empty tummy! I will have to try the OTHER PLACE's... Other locations closer to home.. Cause this place was a home run!

I rarely give reviews, but our dinners were so awful that I want to warn others. First let me say…read morethat the service was fine. They handled our large party well, but our dinners were horrible. There was no sauce on my pizza, and the cheese tasted like plastic. Not sure how that could happen with mozzarella, but it tasted off. My husband's lasagna had no cheese between the layers, very little beef, and HAM in it! If you come here, I would not recommend the pizza or lasagna.

BBQ that is worth a try!…read more I think the standout feature of this restaurant, however, is its array of side dishes. I especially loved the baked beans and creamed corn. As for the portions, the shared platters are surprisingly small for what you pay for.

-0 Stars: Blue Barn BBQ (Cedar Falls) Blue Barn BBQ…read more623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 I wanted this meal to be a win. I went in expecting the kind of comfort and bold flavor that good barbecue is known for. The smell, the name, the idea of brisket and wings, it all sounds like it should be hard to mess up. But this was one of the most disappointing barbecue orders I have had in a long time, and I have eaten barbecue all over the country. Let me start with the only reason I can say anything positive at all. Two sides were genuinely good. The jalapeño cream corn was the standout. It had real flavor, a smooth creamy texture, and just enough jalapeño to give it a pleasant kick without overwhelming the dish. It tasted like someone actually cared about seasoning it. The potato salad was also outstanding. It was balanced, not bland, not overly sweet, not drowning in heavy dressing. It had that classic comfort taste you want on a barbecue plate. If I had only ordered those two sides, I would have walked away thinking, okay, maybe there is hope here. But the main items, the reason people order barbecue, were a complete letdown. The brisket was dry. Not slightly dry. Not needs a little sauce dry. I mean dry in a way that makes you stop chewing and think, is this really brisket. Brisket should have a rich beef flavor, a smoky edge, and at least some tenderness that makes each bite feel worth it. This had none of that. It tasted flat, like it had been cooked too long, held too long, or both. The texture was tired and lifeless, and instead of melting or pulling apart the way brisket should, it just sat in your mouth like flavorless shredded disappointment. Then there were the wings, and somehow they were also dry. Wings should be the easy part. Even average wings can still be enjoyable because the skin, the seasoning, and the fat usually help carry the flavor. Not here. Both wings were dry, and worse, they had no flavor. No punch. No smoke. No seasoning that made you pause and say, okay, at least they tried. They tasted like they were cooked without confidence and served without care. And let's talk about the sauces, because sauce is often the "save" when the meat is struggling. I tried them hoping they would bring the plate back to life. They did not. The sauces did not enhance anything. They did not add depth. They did not add sweetness, tang, spice, or a smoky finish. They were just there, and even with sauce, the food still tasted dry and empty. That is the worst part. Sauce should help. Here, it was like pouring effort onto something that was already beyond saving. The biggest issue is simple. Barbecue is supposed to have flavor. Barbecue is supposed to feel like time, smoke, seasoning, and patience all came together for a reason. This felt like the opposite. The meat came across as overcooked, under-seasoned, and handled like an afterthought. When you spend money on brisket and wings, you should not be working this hard to find something enjoyable. I hate leaving reviews like this, but honesty matters. I would definitely not order from Blue Barn BBQ again. If you go, the jalapeño cream corn and potato salad might make you think you made a good choice. But if you are there for brisket and wings, which should be the main event, this place was a major disappointment.