We came here after the Casino. We're from Des Moines. We loved the place. Great customer service,…read morevery clean, and food was so delicious. I got the chicken chimichanga and my hubby got the burria pizza. He loved that too. Will be back!

We were about to be very disappointed because they looked closed as we pulled up. However, the…read moreGuava margarita was well worth the 6+ hour drive. We are glad we added this stop on our road trip vacation. Al Pastor street tacos are a 9 /10. Cheese enchilada ... not our favorite 4/10. We took 2 guava margaritas to go ... for research purposes. The staff is AMAZING. I would highly recommend adding this place to your next time through Iowa.

Service was outstanding. Ordered carryout food while attending the Leon Rodeo and the staff were so…read morefriendly and accommodating.

A pretty standard small-town dive with the typical games and amenities. It's very dark on the…read moreinside. Our bartender was a nice older lady who gave us good tips on other places to visit in the area. Though it's very dark on the inside, it looks nicer than you'd expect given the nondescript exterior. One humorous aspect of the bar is that a ceiling fan had been modified into a makeshift roulette wheel.

Saw this place while driving through town and thought it looked interesting. We came back for a Sat…read morenight date night and were not disappointed. The place was packed when we got there with friendly diners. The service was excellent. We were made to feel very comfortable immediately. The food, wonderful. We tried the Bentley burger which was huge and the Main Street burger which was delicious. The food is typical "bar" food with a little flair. Reasonably priced and a good variety. Looking at the plates around us, everything looked delicious. I suggest making the road trip to Garden Grove IA and checking out The Stag. You can make a weekend of it and stay in one of the inns rooms for the night.

You would never assume to find a place like this in a small town in the middle of the country. If…read moreyou want to enjoy a country Iowa ride and enjoy amazing food and nice drinks it's not a joke worth the ride.

Dinky is adorable. Really just needs some food while on a road trip. Not to far off the…read moreinterstate. One waitress, one cook. 50s style silver interior One page menu front and back. Breakfast to close. The omelet was bigger than expected. Toast came with it. Just a cute stop. Watch the hours. They are correct, closing at 2. Very friendly and we enjoyed it.

My husband and I stopped here on our drive through Iowa. Very quaint diner. Both food & service…read morewere very good.

Located right on the square, Bert's Pub & Grub occupies a former Gamble's department store. With…read morewood floors and high ceilings, Bert's showcases its ornate, leather-wrapped bar proudly. We had just settled in with our bottles of Bud Light and Miller Lite when the bartender offered to show us around the place. The most striking feature of the main bar area is its antique elevator. Originally used by the department store, it is still used today for bring in cases of beer and taking out the trash. This unique elevator is hand-operated, using an intricate system of pulleys to allow the operator to raise and lower themselves and a heavy load of merchandise with ease by simply pulling a rope. Our bartender demonstrated how simple it was to use. As we toured the bar we were surprised to find a dance room in back, complete with setups for pole dancing and cage dancing. (The camera we had with us on this visit had no flash, hence the "night vision" photo below.) The owner had the stage and dance area constructed in 2004 and had plans to bring in exotic dancers from time to time to "bring a little life" to town. But City Hall got wind of the idea and put a stop to it before it ever took off. Nonetheless is still makes a good stage for local and touring bands.

Great service, super clean, quick turn out of food, and yummy. The flautas are heavenly! Great for…read moregroups or date night. Very casual, quiet and they have booths if you want a more romantic type dinner. Great menu also multi options on kids menu as well. Small step when entering the building I do think it could be easy for handicap but definitely check it out first. They do offer a full bar as well. Family friendly and good choice in this small town.

Most Excellent Customer Service and Food Selection. Have mostly ordered Takeout Here and there Food…read moreis Excellent. Charming Atmosphere and Excellent Customer Service. Looking forward to Dining In the future. Highly Recommend this Restaurant P. Bowers

Located at the stockyard, so the beef is fresh! very good bacon cheeseburger and fries! Service…read morewas friendly and fast! If you're in the area before 2:00 try it out. I bet they have a great breakfast!

Coming from Washington, D.C., I'm very glad I stopped by Sale Barn Cafe! This place is a gem!…read moreHearty homemade food, friendly people, and the Mid-west feel, I love this place! I'll definitely stop by again when I go through Iowa. Highly recommended!

We pulled up on a Saturday night for a quick dinner. The special was Prime Rib. 8 or 12oz. These…read morecuts were over an inch thick and huge! There is no way you are not in a meat coma when done. We opted for the ribeye and a patty melt. The ribeye was also very good sized and cooked perfectly. Brian thoroughly enjoyed it. I love steak but was embarrassed to order my normal "well done" in a place that obviously knows how a steak should be cooked, so I chose the patty melt. It was perfect. Tons of seasoned onions and cheese. The salad bar is lettuce, tomatoes, several dressings and crackers. It was all fresh though. The place was packed. Pulling up outside you see nothing buts lines of pickups. It was almost comical that this little small town bar draws the biggest crowd of anyplace around or even all the places around combined.......but then you taste the food and understand. Come as you are and don't expect frills. Most of all come hungry. Be ready for some farm talk or to hear the latest hunting story and an evening around down to earth people who welcome all hungry bellies.

It's been a hella few weeks/months of non-stop running for us, and we needed a little drive outta…read moretown to get dinner and just...drive and be together. A friend suggested the town of Arispe, IA (south of Afton) for their Saturday night prime rib at RoadSide Grill. Don't blink driving down Hwy 169 or you will miss it! Actually, no you won't because there were easily 50 trucks parked out front, and several more behind us. I grabbed a bar seat and ordered 2 beers, which were promptly served. We saw several patrons come in behind us, and decided we had better grab a table while we still could. We sat at a long table, meant for 8, and a lively 4-top sat next to us at the other end. It is a very lowkey and chill environment. Appetizer: pick 3 - mushrooms, jalapeño poppers and spicy Wisconsin cheese curds. I wanted gizzards and wings, but those come as a meal basket. Thus, we picked the 3 apps mentioned above. The fried mushrooms were the average, Sysco breaded mushrooms (not complaining, sometimes that's just what tastes good!). Jalapeño poppers, same story, basic Sysco poppers (I mean, it's fried cream cheese, what's to complain about?). Both were good but definitely premade. The spicy curds had some kick and we loved those w/ ranch. Salad bar: iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, croutons and dressings. Tub of cottage cheese for those that fancy it. 12oz Prime Rib: the whole reason for our roadtrip did not disappoint. Pretty sure I was served a 22oz, not a 12oz and I am not complaining about that! Wowza, the seasoned crust around the cut was so tasty, and the meat tender. I waffled between rare or medium rare, and decided to go with medium rare. Probably should've gone with rare, the medium rare was more medium than rare but whatever. It was still solid and delicious, even more cooked than I prefer. The au jus was fantastically salty and flavorful. Mmnnnnn! Served with a baked potato, slice of Texas Toast and oh yummmmmmm. I'm stuffed! 12oz Ribeye & Fried Shrimp: 4 basic butterfly shrimp with cocktail sauce, good. 12oz ribeye also fantastic, and also slightly more than med rare but not bad. Did not taint the awesome flavors and tenderness of this steak. Also served with a baked potato and Texas Toast. If you're up for a drive south of DSM, I HIGHLY recommend this place. Get in your vehicle and go for a roadtrip, you absolutely won't regret it.