I'm not sure what it is about small towns in Iowa having absolutely stellar restaurants, but I have…read morefound another. The Fox Hole in Orange City, IA (pop. 6500) has an unassuming façade on a quiet main street, but the food and cocktails they are putting out is what you would expect from a big city restaurant. They certainly had variety on the menu so I am confident that you will find something you love, but whatever you do start with the cheese curds. I'm not sure what they do to them to make them square or lightly fried and not overly dense, but pair them with the raspberry jam they come with and be prepared. These things are phenomenal. I appreciated that the hummus was seasoned and came with marinated vegetables rather than feeling like it had just been taken out of a tub. The miso glazed salmon with forbidden rice and a crushed cucumber salad was phenomenal. However, the star of the show might've been the oven roasted lamb. It had a reduction with mushrooms and carrots and is served with a potato pavè. I've heard of this technique before, but never had it. They thinly slice Yukon gold potatoes, layering them in a baking pan with cream and herbs before cooling them for more than 12 hours. They then cut them in cubes or bricks like this and fry them. It was delicious and I truly appreciate the effort behind each of their dishes and cocktails. The decor was elevated, but not pretentious and the staff was pretty attentive. I thought the price point of their dishes varied enough that it's not going to break the bank and if you're worried about price, they have a pretty stellar happy hour menu that goes until 6 PM with food and drink options. Whether it's a road trip or the tulip festival, put this restaurant on your list of places to try.

The Brussels sprouts were amazing. After eating the rest is all a blur!…read moreThe service was also very good and server very friendly. The one thing we were surprised with was - being charged for keychup when we ordered a side order of onion rings ? and also being charged for mayonnaise. I asked if the sauce for the Aji tuna was spicy and she said it was a little bit. I asked if I could have mayonnaise as well. I was surprised to see a charge on the bill, although it was nominal it was still something we had never been charged before.

A nice place. Service was some of the best I've ever had. Food was solid, but not the best. I will…read moresay that I think it is as good as I expected it to be, but I always hope it'll be better thus I am not leaving a 5-star review. Fried pickles spears with the rock n roll sauce were great. I wouldn't have ordered these except my server recommended them out of all the apps, so I went with that. Fried things at places like this usually lack flavor and are just salty, fried bar food. These had some kick. The rock n roll sauce was like a Mayo with Frito's Chili Cheese Twists, so they were yummy. Tilapia on wild rice was ok, but it's tilapia, so how amazing can it be, right? Broccoli wasn't too over cooked and it still had a healthy green color, so I was happy with that. And the fries were a tad greasy, but they came out hot and crunchy. I think if they let the oil drain off them a bit more under a heat lamp, they'd hold their crispness a bit longer. Oh, and it was an entire plate of fries, so portions were generous. Lastly, everything was served very quickly. The place wasn't super-busy, but it wasn't dead and I was happy about the timeliness. I ordered an app first then placed an order for my entree after munching on that. And I was out done in 45 minutes. Granted, I was eating alone, but still. If you enjoy meat, I highly recommend giving this place a shot. I am a pescatarian (mostly vegetarian) and I have a sneaking suspicion that their beef and chicken options have much more developed flavors.

Great food great drinks, great owner, great service! Will be making it our "go to" place when…read morewe're in Sheldon!@

Excellent service here and a fairly varied menu with some unique options! Service was excellent…read moreboth times we went. The first time, we thought the food was amazing. The second time we thought it was good! Good mix of drink options. Very casual and laid back atmosphere.

I arrived at 8:30 on a Tuesday night, hoping to get some food before the kitchen closed at 9. The…read moreyoung lady behind the bar was super nice and friendly and suggested the Twinkie Poppers and the tacos. Both were amazing as well as the customer service and friendliness of the bartender. If I'm ever in town I'm coming to Brady's.

Ate here on the advice of a Dordt University coach. Finished concrete floors and stainless steel…read moretables with friendly wait staff. I had a shredded beef bowl. My wife and daughter had a steak plate and a steak bowl. All were truly outstanding! Servings are not overwhelming, but well proportioned and a good price. We will definitely be returning.

Good service, friendly Well maintained clean…read moreEnjoyed the Chilie peppers and grilled onions Tried an El Pastor burrito yummy!

I'm excited to give El Chamoyito a well-earned 5 stars in it's first review! Right here in…read moreNorthwest Iowa, this little to-go spot is something truly special, offering a burst of fun and truly unique flavors that you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else around here. The folks running El Chamoyito are very friendly and welcoming, making each visit a pleasure. They offer a range of unusual treats and flavors that bring a taste of Mexican street food to our area, and it's all made fresh right when you order. Because it's made fresh expect be handed a buzzer for when it's done and be prepared to wait the appropriate amount of time for a two person kitchen. From the delicious Chamoyada Loca to the crispy Chicharrones and even the sweet crepes and pancakes, everything is spot on. They've got really fun and wild combinations like Hot Cheetos with Cheese and Tostito/Dorito Elote that just knock it out of the park flavor-wise. Tonight I had Maruchan Loca (#6) which is Maruchan Ramen topped with Doritos, corn kernels, nacho cheese, sour cream, and Jalapeño. Esquites (#4) Street Style Mexican Corn Kernel, Mayonnaise, Cotija Cheese, Tajin, Hot Sauce, served in a cup. And a Mangolada which was a mango slushie with fresh mango, tamarind, gummy worms, and I don't know what. It was just a perfect drink to match the vibe of the this place. El Chamoyito is a new true treasure, a new hot spot in town that's mixing things up and delivering great eats with a side of genuine hospitality. Definitely check it out if you're in the mood for something different and delicious--each bite is a fresh adventure! You won't be disappointed.

Everyone was very friendly and was very accommodating for our group of 11 when we walked in with no…read morereservations. It's an older building so it's a little run down but that does not detract from the amazing food. Everything came out fresh and piping hot and I mean Hot! It literally just came off the stove. They have a sign that says "this is not a fast food restaurant, everything is cooked to order so please be patient". It did take some time but it was well worth the wait. We really enjoyed the fresh bread that was brought to the table to start with, the olive oil on the table to dip the bread in was a nice surprise. My wife ordered the cheese ravioli and the sauce was creamy with the right about of spice. The cheese instead the ravioli was smooth and creamy. Delicious! I used the bread to soak up the rest of the sauce after my wife was done, ha. I ordered the Pollo Marsala and the sauce was delicious, I normally like a thicker sauce but was very good, the mushrooms were fresh and not over cooked so it was great and added a nice flavor to the dish, the three chicken breasts we're nice sized was juicy when I cut into them. The only complaint I had was the noodles were under cooked. That was actually the complaint from my daughter who ordered the fettuccini Alfredo without the peas. I would say it was a pleasant experience and I would definitely go back. I would try the spaghetti and meatballs or the ravioli next time. If you are in the area and in the mood for Italian food I would pop in and try it out!

We love the authentic food cooked to order. Chef Jose is amazing, as well as his friendly staff…read more We also used Trattoria for a graduation catering and everyone raved about the food!

Nathan cooks the pizza. Kama waited for first and second…read morevisits. Shannon waited the third time. Ok, this is the fourth time I have been here. The pizza is fabulous. I have become spoiled to this amazing pizza, the relaxing atmosphere and the excellent service. Isabelle did a fantastic waiting on us this evening. Tonight was wifeys birthday and she requested this pizza specifically. She got the Bianca and I got the PBR. Both were beautiful in presentation and tasted perfect. If you haven't already been here, get over here and find out what a fired brick oven does for traditionally made pizza.

The worst pizza I've ever had Toppings were pretty basic. Crust was way overcooked. Someone…read morerecommended it and it was terrible. I threw it away.

I was delighted to be able to squeeze this "dinner date" with the best buffet in the Midwest…read more Everything from the salsa to the tamales had incredible flavor! You can tell everything is handmade by one of the best chefs you could ever ask for! Thank-you for giving us a little taste of the rest of the world! One more thing, the tamales which come wrapped in a banana leaf are the best I've ever tasted!!!

My boys and I are in town for a basketball tourney and decided to try it this place out. It is…read moreabsolutely the best Mexican food we have ever eaten! Great waitstaff and service also!!