This was our second time coming to The Poke Place, and it has been great both times. The food is…read morealways very fresh, there are a lot of good options, and the service has been excellent. Everyone has been really friendly and helpful when ordering. We've tried both the Huli Huli Hawaiian Chicken Lunch Plate and custom poke bowls, and everything we've had has been really good. The ingredients taste fresh, and portions felt fair for the price. For three of us to eat lunch, it was around $40, which felt reasonable. Seating is limited to about 6-8 counter seats, so it's definitely more of a quick stop than a sit-down restaurant. The only downside is the location--it's a little tucked away and not the easiest place to get to. Overall though, I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for fresh poke or Hawaiian-style lunch plates.

Spotless and very kind. The food was very good. Service was great and the ambience was nice…read more Everybody was very kind in there. I would totally recommend the restaurant on Fields Drive. Please don't get them confused to the poke shack on campus. This is the one by Carle on the fields it's very good

Was in town to celebrate my friend on getting her master's degree and we decided we wanted some…read moreKorean bbq! This was my first time having Korean bbq so I was excited to try. We had no prior reservations and the restaurant wasn't crowded when we arrived, we were seated immediately for a party of four. The sweetest lady took great care of us. She was actually able to remember all of our orders without writing anything down and I found that to be quite impressive. I ordered the Korean corn dog and the takoyaki balls. Both were pretty good! For my entree i personally ordered the beef bulgogi. Which was phenomenal, very delicious! It was fun to cook our own food to our liking and after each protein is cooked you get a fresh plate to cook a new dish. I think this is a great Korean bbq joint. They certainly made my first experience pleasurable. Personable employees and attentive service, I definitely would recommend!

We got carryout from Star BBQ tonight (9/27/25):…read more Fried pork dumplings -- excellent Beef bulgogi -- very good Chicken bulgogi - also very good Bibimbap - my family liked it (I didn't get any) Be aware that the prices listed here and on their website are way, way out of date. The actual prices are 50% higher or more. Had the prices been what they were advertising, I would have rated higher.

Great little restaurant. We were warmly greeted as we entered as were asked to grab a seat of our…read morechoosing. We sat down and were promptly offered water and they asked to collect our drink order. After looking through the menu we opted for Beef Udon and Bulgogi. We also elected for a couple rolls. It was all excellent. And a place I would definitely return to. The service was very polite and it was a very relaxed atmosphere.

While the service was good, this place is a miss. The quality of the food is very low. The…read more"California rolls" are stuffed with a seafood salad. There was no cream cheese in sight, no cucumber. The hot green tea was some form of cheap off brand Lipton bagged tea. Not at all a good cup of jasmine. The fish definitely seems like it might have been left out. The boat (which is a bit unnecessary given how little we ate) was packed full of room temperature "sushi". They served egg sushi on a plate with 4 different types as if they needed to cut cost any further!

I found Black Dog to be really good barbecue. The brisket was perfect. I like the sauce choices…read moretoo. I had the Chicago Hot and a monthly special called Kansas City Firecracker. Both were hot and sweet, my favorite type of sauce. The red cabbage coleslaw was delicious and plentiful. The green beans and tomatoes were awesome. I wish they had greens too , but no. I also tried the polish sausage because somebody on Yelp said it was secretly the best thing on the menu. It was very good, but I'd say the brisket was better. Lots of nice craft beers available - some local. The service was nice and friendly. Nicole was my bartender/server. I enjoyed hearing about her favorite menu items. As you'll see from my receipt, everything has an itemized cost, so the place is a little pricey. But still worth it to me.

Black Dog Smoke & Ale House was a solid BBQ stop while staying in this college town. We came on a…read moreSunday night and it surprisingly wasn't very busy, although there was still a wait if you wanted outdoor seating. A few menu items were already sold out, but the smoky BBQ smell hit us from almost a block away, which definitely built the anticipation. I ordered the burnt ends sandwich without the bun. The flavor was really good and smoky, but the portions felt a little small overall. The coleslaw came in a small sauce cup, which was disappointing. The green beans had great flavor, and the twice baked potato casserole was tasty too, just smaller than expected. Service was friendly and the food came out really fast, so it seemed like everything was prepped and ready to go. Overall, good BBQ flavor and worth checking out if you're in town, especially if you love smoky meats -- just don't expect huge portions. Plus you had to pay for extra sauce and didn't have an option to try the different flavors, which was a bummer.

I was incredibly impressed with Poke Shack. The place gave a feel of my time in Oahu, HI. Great…read morefood, the poke bowls were fresh and the tuna was delicious. The portions were sizeable and well worth the price. The menu was extensive I honestly wish I could come back and try a few other things. The Loco Moco looked special as well from other who ordered it. The service was good, friendly staff and quick turnaround time for a semi big group. And the ambiance was a small restaurant feel but clean, neat, and a nice spot for lunch. Definitely check this place out if you're in town.

Well I use to really like the place and it's a routine place…read morewe order from but that might need to change. I'm tired of not getting what I ordered Ordered with brown rice and I got white also ordered extra ahi tuna and it looks the same as regular. Not worth the price any especially since portions have definitely shrunk.

It's Red Lobster and it's graduation weekend. Let me say our server was great. I had one of the…read morethe new "Boils" and it was good. But you can do better Red Lobster. The restroom was a mess, paper towels even on the floor outside of the bathroom. We were there at 8 PM. It wasn't that busy and there were at least three people standing at the front desk just talking. It's this kind of stuff that makes me think what's the kitchen look like? You can do better!

Stopped at Red Lobster on our way through town. The restaurant was clean and the staff were all…read morefriendly and polite. The food was great! I haven't had a full lobster in a long time and they even cleaned it for me which was nice! I'd definitely recommend you stop by and have the 1 1/4 pound lobster for $36.99! You can't beat that price anywhere in Iowa!

The staff made my dining experience wonderful! They were very attentive & helpful. Their smiles…read moreseemed genuine. Apparently they like working there. The food was amazing! I loved the macNcheese bites & pulled pork. The ambiance was quite comfortable, clean, & inviting. The paper straws & recyclable take-home containers were so appreciated.

Ambiance: Interior has a nice vibe to it. Pretty stereotypical for bbq restaurants when it comes to…read morethe theme and decorations. There is also an outdoor section. During the colder months the outdoor seating also has heaters. Service: The servers are respectful and quick. Food: The burnt ends is extremely juicy and would recommend getting over regular brisket. The rib tips are also great if you enjoy eating cartilage. The Mac n cheese is good but I'd say it's standard. The potato casserole however really stands out to me. It has a very rich flavor and is one of my favorite things there. Sometimes certain meats are unavailable during the end of the day so it's important to keep that in mind and maybe call ahead if there's something specific you're looking for.