Most of the time I really like this place, last time there was a loud obnoxious toddler near me…read morescreaming, and staff seemed to actually encourage their behavior. Disappointing.

If you want a place that will get you in and out then this is the place that does have plenty of…read moreoptions. My number one complaint is the temp of the food-- it is my opinion- it does not meet my standard for state regulation temperatures some what-- lukewarm-- and with seafood you really have to be careful. The staff is pleasant, seating well spaced and the dessert bar is good. The offering of protein is served with some being over cooked or chewy -- but that is according to my taste -- which may be okay for others. A very pleasant staff that is environmentally friendly for all groups.

Excellent food and wide variety on menu. Service is on par with the food and attention to detail is…read moreroutine. Ambiance is a cozy feeling for a group or dinner for two. Staff is attentive and very friendly. They know how to treat their guest. This is certainly a must visit stop for fine dining.

Food was honestly so good. Quiet and chill. Waitress was so sweet and kept our drinks topped. I had…read morethe seared chicken and the strawberry bitch cocktail 10/10

Not gonna lie, I wasn't expecting much from Chinese food in the middle of Iowa. Actually, the…read morequality is pretty solid across the board. I tried probably about half the things in the buffet (and there is a ridiculous variety) and there was not a single thing I tried that was actually bad. I would skip the onion rings but I can't even call it bad since it's still better than burger king's. The variety is pretty crazy so it would be impossible to detail everything. There's a solid selection of both Chinese and American food, along with a Mongolian BBQ section where you can build your own Lo Mein plate. The desert section is kinda wild, lots of fruits, jello, cakes, pudding, and ice cream cups. The restaurant goes kinda crazy with the front lobby decoration. There's a Koi pond! It's a buffet so I'm not sure what to comment on the service, but I didn't have any complaints. Nothing on the menu was particularly outstanding to me, but that variety with consistently solid quality and rock-bottom prices (like $15 for an Adult, but my sense of pricing may be a bit off from being from SF Bay Area) is absolutely wild.

Thank you for the 20 dollar food poisoning. Went with a group of 9 for my mother in laws 77th…read morebirthday. Had the shrimp from the hibachi area I should have knew better because it wasn't frozen it was thawed out in a big pile. Shrimp onion zucchini bean sprouts and broccoli to be exact. Used ginger powder onion powder garlic powder and asked for spicy oil. Eaten an egg roll some sushi. As I'm eating my sister in law noticed her fish wasn't cooked all the way through. Her husband had informed a person about it. Workers behind the sushi line and hibachi line were constantly on their phones texting or scrolling who knows. Red flag #2 cross contamination. I'm upset this is my mother in laws favorite birthday spot we've been coming here for 6 years. The way I had projectile vomited and had diarrhea last night was unacceptable. I practically threw up 3pounds I also haven't eaten anything all day so I know for sure it was something from here

They have amazing service. I love the staff I went here ever since I was a baby and they always…read moreremembered me. it is really sad to hear they closed, I loved the food!

Someone needs to notify the health department about this joke of a restaurant!…read moreThey charge you as you come in - this was the first red flag. The only reason I can imagine a restaurant charging before you eat, is if previous customers ate and realized it was not worth the $$$$ they charge. The place is dirty. I mean - DIRTY. Glass is smeared, obviously wiped down with a dirty towel. Dried, spilled food splattered on the buffet line. The floor is sticky and dirty. Cushion on booth seats with bare springs coming up through ripped booth seats (see photo) Chairs, tables and basically ANYTHING you "touch" in this place is "sticky"... It just screams "CLEAN ME!" Bus tub FILLED with dirty dishes left sitting throughout the entire lunch time. (see photo) Disgusting. Food was far from eatable. Some dishes smelled spoiled. Meats dried out and "Stale". We were two of only 8 people total eating at noon (lunch time) - NO RUSH and the staff sat mindlessly looking at their phones. Seriously, as a restaurant manager for years, I am amazed this place is still in business. THE HEALTH DEPT NEEDS TO VISIT THIS PLACE ASAP!!!!! I am sure they will be closed down after such a visit. Don't bother spending a nickel in this dump. Plenty of other restaurants across the street. Go where you won't get sick.....

This is absolutely the best chinese food place I have eaten at. I moved here from N J, which has…read morethe best Chinese food places out there in my opinion. New China is just like that! When you order for takeout, they pack your food so heavy, you are definitely getting your money's worth! Absolutely fantastic tasting dishes, so far everything we've ordered was so tasty! LOVE THIS PLACE!

Was really disappointed with this place, the second we walked in with our kids they started making…read morefaces at us, absolutely no food variety no good service and the check was brought to us after 10 minutes of being there, definitely do not recommend with anyone especially people with kids.

Came out of town and decided to get a steak this place was great. The staff was extremely friendly…read moreand the food was good. Some of the items had a little too onion flavor but the steak and Texas toast was the best! They have a sadad bar that you can get with your meals. It wasn't bad. There is a whole bar session if you're just looking to drink. The restaurant has a old timey solan feel to it. All very family friendly and if you sit in the right spot you can see them chopping and cooking the meats. My kid loved seeing that.

Lately when going to steakhouses I have been ordering the pork chops and this was no exception this…read moretime. My pork chop came and was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. It was a nice sized chop. Also, when you order an entree, you get to go to the salad bar. The salad bar had lots of options and was a great start while waiting for my pork chop. Others in my party ordered the teriyaki steak and they each enjoyed theirs. It was a pretty large cut of steak for 10 ounces. I had a side with my chop and it was the bbq beans. These were excellent. I give this place 5 stars. It is an older steakhouse with an aged ambiance but their prices are decent and the service was great despite being quite busy. It looked like there were only 2 waitresses working this evening but they were working really hard and did a great job. We really enjoyed this place and our food.

Only been here once, but the food was just okay overall. The samosa was flavorful and pretty good,…read morethough it didn't taste the freshest. The chicken biryani was the biggest disappointment--the spices tasted a bit muddled, and the chicken was dry. The palak gosht actually had nice flavor, but the lamb was quite chewy. I've had much better Pakistani food in other states, and honestly I can make better desi food at home. That said, I'm giving this place a slightly higher rating than I otherwise would because it's one of the only Pakistani restaurants in the state, and I appreciate having the option.

Excellent customer service!! Tea and Pakora were great too…read more It was fresh with perfect spices.

Just had a great experience at Buzzard Billy's. The food was genuinely impressive. Everything came…read moreout hot, fresh, and full of flavor. I had the Crescent City Chicken, and it was enough food for two. The kitchen was clearly putting in the effort. But the standout was our server, Allianna. From the moment we sat down, she made us feel genuinely welcome. She checked in at the right times without hovering and had a way of making everyone at the table feel taken care of. I highly recommend Buzzard Billy's for its great food and excellent staff.

May 4, 2026. Monday. Dinner…read more I hadn't eaten all day. Had an almost seven hour delay in DFW due to a broken monorail and false gate information on the American Airlines phone application. I'd missed my connection and got bumped by a last minute female runner even though I was first on the standby list. I stepped off the hotel shuttle, checked into my room, dropped off my baggage and walked here for dinner. Needless to say, I walked in the door quite hungry. I sat at the bar for the quickest service. I ordered a local lager, Des Moines Exile's Maria lager ($6.75/5% ABV). To eat, I seldom go wrong with fried catfish. This time I got the fried catfish strips, with tartar sauce, 2 large hush puppies, and a bunch of fries ($16.99). The smooth lager hit the spot and the fried dinner really filled me up. Catfish average, hush puppies had great texture and taste, and fries were hot. The bartender/waitress really wasn't too attentive. Spent most of the time talking to other customers and staff. I ordered another lager from Exile. This one was an award winning Ruthie Gold lager ($7/4.9% ABV). I preferred this lager to the first one. It had a more rounded taste and mouthfeel. The huge meal didn't wow me, but it did feel me up. Thumbs up to the two local lagers I tried. They were good. Come here if you need a large meal and mediocre service.

Had to stop on my way through Des Moines. If you love BBQ don't miss the chance to eat at Smokey…read moreD's. Jalapeño Cheddar Hot links were so amazing. Smokey, cheesey and a little kick. So tasty and juicy. I should have bought two orders because my friend wanted to eat all of it. Brisket burnt ends were amazing! The bark was so yummy. Brisket was moist and Smokey. Perfect size, too. Pulled pork was also juicy and Smokey. Pork at other places can dry out quickly, but not at Smokey D's. It was filled with flavor and I couldn't stop eating it (until I had eaten all of it). Baked beans were very tasty and good. Coleslaw was just the right creamy sweetness to keep the palette clean. Not pictured was the two orders of garlic toast I ordered after eating the piece that came with the plate. Overall a sweet 10/10 from me, or as a BBQ judge, I give it all straight 9's.

Was in town and wanted to check out this place. Lots of seating inside the restaurant. First you…read morepay and then they will bring your order to you. The look and feel of the restaurant reminded me of Phil's bbq from San Diego. We tried the baked potato with brisket as well as the brisket platter with baked beans and jalapeño corn. The jalapeño corn was like creamed corn texture. It was good and spicy. The brisket was a bit dry for my liking but I think this is more of a sauce your meat place. I usually prefer dry rub tx style brisket but none the less I thought the brisket was still good. Portions were good and service was great.

Amazing food! Service was awesome! The hibachi and sushi were my favorite. Cocktail drinks were…read moregreat and reasonable.

great service and friendly staff. the ambiance was fun and the energy was good. They went out of…read moretheir way to get seating for me. The sushi selection was good.