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.

If you're traveling to or fro along I-80, this is a remarkably good stop…read more It's the very best of the Midwest--large portions, low prices, and friendly service. Its an unpretentious place in the middle of nowhere. We tried the burgers--which were awesome--but checked out other plates and I dont think there's a bad choice on the menu.

Dad and I were on a road trip to see the UPRR Museum in Downtown Council Bluffs. We figured that…read morewe'd have lunch near there, but it was lunch time at Neola, and after a stop at the nearly Kum & Go, I found Buck Snort via a Yelp search. And after a short drive, we arrived at this cool little restaurant in small town Downtown Neola. As it turns out, this place is part of a local chain with other locations in 6 other local spots. CONS - None PROS 1. Easy access from I-80, especially if you know how to find this place. 2. Warm and inviting interior, with nice booth/table seating, at counter ordering, and friendly local clientele. 3. Buck Snort is a largely a burger and fries joynt with a number of interesting menu twists and unique names like the Boom Boom Pow! Burger. 4. Dad's choice was the "Brunch Burger", including egg, bacon and tots. He really enjoyed it. 5. I went more conventional with a cheese burger and tots. Outstanding. It's always a good thing to hit the road again on a relatively full stomach.

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'

Passing through from Denver! This was the best strawberry shake I've had in a long time! They've…read morebeen here for 52 year and it's a family owned establishment! I got a cheeseburger that they made fresh and it was super tasty. The staff really knows how to cook!!! The restaurant is a 90's time capsule with such a classic hometown vibe.

Never a missed opportunity to stop off here! Just off the I 80 exit for Adair. This is a great spot…read moreto stretch your legs. A tiny little shop offering big ice cream treats! Additionally, there is a short menu of burgers, fries, and such for someone looking to get a quick lunch. The owner is very pleasant, the shop is kept very neat, and the ice cream is always excellent. This is a cash only establishment so make sure you don't walk in with Plastic only! Checking it out when you're driving Iowa

What can I say....but DELICIOUS!!! If you walk out of there empty handed or hungry....it's your…read moreown fault! Generous portions and always priced right ---- the family that runs this restaurant are the salt of the earth type folks --- Just LOVE to go there and have dinner!

Although not in Omaha, we made a quick little road trip to Logan, IA. Tucked away along the rolling…read morehills of Loess, we swung by for dinner. Saturdays are for SMOKED prime rib night and it's a must to try their 12oz. Side of corn and mac and cheese, plus that au jus dunking sauce. Requested done medium and she came out perfect! Tender, juicy, seasoned well, crusted to perfection. That mac and cheese was BOMBBBB and highly recommended! First time having "smoked" prime rib and it's one officially checked off the list. EXCELLENT smoked flavor! I'm such a fish and chips whore, so when I saw it on the menu, it was a must. Boasted as premium cod, she comes in BIG fillets! Their two piece meal was plenty for one. Nothing to write home about on the chips; your traditional fry. Not terribly seasoned and not terribly... not seasoned. The cod was decently bite worthy, a little on the dry side, but flaked up well. Would I order it again? Probably not. Tartar sauce was just.. tarter cause. Timing was a tad off, as we finally got a refill and an additional water, when it was time to get the check. If you're going for a burger, plan on an extra 25mins ontop of your wait (unless uou made a reservation). Also snagged their Corn Colada off their drink list. Very sweet, no sweet corn taste, and surprisingly not burned!

Place is always clean. Good service, good food and reasonable prices I highly recommend this…read morerestaurant

Bacon cheeseburger was so good! Vibe was great! Servers were so kind! The homemade pickles were…read moregood!

Smells musty. As soon As we walked in they greeted us from…read moreA table and asked if We We're going to order food.

Great service and food. Good selection of breakfast andunch items. They also have ice cream and…read moreshakes!!

This small business has the best ambiance in terms of decoration, setting, and color. The service…read morewas standard diner quality with quick food delivery and generous chips and salsa. The food is home made and done with care. I felt like my grandma had made this

Excellent food, quick service. Large portions for the prices. Happened to be there on a Wednesday…read morenight so we hopped across the street to the town farmers market which was a great way to end dinner.

We full time travel and made a stop at the Exchange and was glad we stopped in. Very local bar. The…read moreowner was so nice and friendly as well as the regulars. Pizza was delicious at a very affordable price. We will definitely be back if ever in the area.

They have a limited menu but what they do make Is on point it's either roast beef or ham on An…read moreamazing bun not to mention its affordable

My 2nd time stopping in here and it's a tiny place but very friendly staff and very good service…read more They'll start you out with chips and salsa and the meals have a nice presentation!! Stop in I don't think you'll be disappointed!! This was a nice surprise especially since I've only driven through Avoca!!

This was our second time eating dinner here on our road trip from Illinois to the Buffalo Roundup…read morein Custer South Dakota in September. Once again we had an excellent dinner of steak tacos and mole chicken dinner. So many of the reviews are from customers passing by Avoca Iowa while traveling. Don't hesitate to hop off the highway and have a wonderfully tasting, reasonably priced and cozy meal here. Well worth the detour. Great food and nice family owned restaurant.