I think we have found our new lunch spot for our Iowa trips. I regret that we have not stopped here…read morebefore. The pork Bahn Mi sandwich - what a winner! Obviously assembled by someone who appreciates food. The cucumber slices were just the right thickness - and an ample amount. The slaw, the pork, the cilantro, the sauce, the bun - it all came together for a delicious experience. And the onion rings were lightly battered with thick onions - superb. I didn't take a pic - but Rick enjoyed his brisket. Other customers were raving about the ribs the day we were there. We each had a Mud Run beer and pleasant conversation with the staff. I am seriously planning an extra trip to visit Mom just so I can stop to have a Mud Run lunch on the way.

The food is hands down phenomenal! We expect decent food, but we were just blown away after the…read morefirst bite. It's a good thing we don't live here because we'd hear daily. The food came out piping hot and every bite was heavenly.

Most people don't realize it exists at the edge of town ( Stockton) south on Main Street. The Pit…read moreStop has a wide selection of items on the menu, various coffees and alcohol. Portions are large like the spaghetti, gyros and others. Daytime dining is quiet but the locals don't mind. BTW you can drive up if you need a caffeine fix. They also run the Cove which is at Apple Canyon Lake. However, the restaurant is the only spot open to the public.

An unassuming little place on the long drive home from Galena, but my steak sandwich was clearly…read moremade fresh and with a little bit of attention, and the service was reasonably friendly. I wouldn't go much out of your way for it, but I'm glad I veered off the highway a mile to stop here instead of the McDonalds.

Great stopping point on the way to Galena! Delicious food and brews! Brisket Mac wrap was one for…read morethe books!

Checked out this local brewery in Lena of course. It certainly is one of the highlights around…read morehere. Lena Brewing Company has beers but also food to fatten people up. A pretty busy place with locals and people from other areas. There's about what's expected on the menu it seems. Before even coming in there's a smell of barbecue. It's got a pretty full menu. There's a bar in the middle surrounded by plenty of tables. Beers are the main thing of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Coldstream Lager. This is a full bodied Bavarian style. A lot of the food is meaty. Brisket and that kind of stuff. Among the appetizers is the Cowboy Caviar. One of the few vegetarian options. This is a mixture of beans, cilantro, corn, jalapeños, red onions, and tomatoes. It's about $16 for the Tex-Mex Bowl. This has avocado, cilantro rice, Cowboy Caviar, marinated cucumbers, pico de gallo, and Thai sauce. Of course an option is to get it with meats added. There's plenty more things including burgers and pork belly tacos among the livestock based foods. For around here it's one of the better places for big crowds. It's got beers and barbecue along with some healthier options. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Real decent good option overlooking beautiful Bellevue and the Mississippi. Flat bread pizza were…read morethe main options and they were good. Prices were not cheap though for small town Iowa. Very nice service.

This is a fantastic little stop to make when driving the Great River Road. The ambience on the…read moreoutdoor patio is serene and peaceful; watching the traffic on the river literally feet away was an awesome experience. The bartender behind the bar was very helpful and welcoming--far better than this brewery's sister property in Dyersville. I strongly recommend the beers as seen on my flight card--all were very tasty, yet had distinct flavor profiles. Do yourself a favor and get a scoop of the flavored peanuts they have behind the bar--they serve as a nice compliment to your beer.

The atmosphere is perfect between dive bar & class. The service from Danielle and Homer was…read moreAMAZING! Very welcoming with a side of sarcasm. Pizza is the best in the area, especially when the owner (Homer) is making them.

Slurp & Burp delivers a true dive bar experience. Food is good, specials are a great value, and…read moreservice is uniquely their own. Fish fry on Fridays is a must. Pizza is also very good, and apps are a highlight too.

We'll return when we're back. We ordered:…read more Cheese burger - 10/10 Italian beef - 9/10 Grilled cheese with bacon 8.5/10 *recommends Texas toast* Despite the higher price, it was worth it following our previous experience up the road. Service was great, it was a cute hidden gem I'd say! The booths are tiny but we didn't mind it. It definitely gave the older dive vibe. A local hot spot if you will. They also had canned soda was a plus for me. Overall, it was a 9/10 experience and highly recommend!!

We stopped here for lunch while shopping in Elizabeth. Being in an old storefront, this is not the…read moremost accessible space: a step up to get inside, step up into the booths, high seats at the bar, only a couple large ground level tables at the back. The bathroom was very small, not big enough if you needed to fit in a wheelchair. Staff was friendly and checked in with us a lot. We both ordered Burgers, which we each ordered medium but both were very red in one spot, just a bit too rare. Overall, a casual spot to eat in downtown Elizabeth.

Stopped at Cow Tippers as we were starving after a high school football game, nice little bar with…read morereally good food! It was so good I forgot to take a pic before I devoured my meal...gonna have to go back...AND they have Diet Mountain Dew!!!

We stopped in to Cow Tippers after a game in the area. Service was friendly and efficient, and the…read moremenu had a little something for everyone. The place was large, clean, and well maintained.

Came to this bar and grill in Lena to get drinks and maybe get food. It certainly has more of the…read moreformer to get. Mulligan's is one of the better places in town to watch games or sports. A place that can be loud or quiet. The menu has the basic things. Better than it looks to be honest. It's another one of these small town bars with mostly the same few locals. They have more room than expected with a few tables. Cleaner than one also expects. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail like whiskey mixed with whatever. A pretty limited food menu. It's about $6 for appetizers like the tater tots. Burgers are one of the meaty items. There's also things like onion rings. For sure it's one of the hangouts in town to watch games. It's in the middle of town close to the railroad. They also have a few specials.

We were in the area and intended to stop for a beer at the local brewery in this town only to…read morediscover that it is closed on Tuesdays. This place came up as a local bar in the area on YELP. Yay to YELP! So we gave it a try. Travis immediately greeted us and had our ice cold beers (Sam Adam's Octoberfest) quickly in front of us. We only intended to have a beer but he offered us a menu and we decided to split the Brisket Burger. It was so good! Wish this place was closer to our home. Can't beat $5 ice cold Octoberfest beers in August! Travis was great, the food was great & the place was clean. Check it out! You will love it!

Stopped in for a few drinks on Thursday night...sat at the bar and had the best bartender,…read moreJason...talked us into trying the pizza..we also ordered the cheese curds..Holy crap! The pizza was amazing! The crust....mmmm...so as we sat there eating awesome pizza and cheese curds we saw a board with all these different Moscow Mules...I don't like to mix what I'm drinking but Jason made a Moscow Mule for me to try...WOW! So basically we are going back to try out the mules tonight....great tavern, great food, with a fantastic bartender!

If you're in the area you have to give this pizza a try. The crust is the most delicious crust I've…read moreever had, Monday night is pizza night and they always have specials for pizza night! Definitely a good pick!! They also have an amazing assortment of fresh breaded cheese curds, try them all they are absolutely fantastic

This has to be one of the best places to drink craft beer in Iowa. There is alot of great beer in…read morethe area but it is also the owners that makes this place wonderful. I have been known to make the hour long drive for a couple beers here then head home. I think it is the setting of an old barn that makes it unique and a joy to sit, drink, and talk to the owners and patrons.

Oh man, where to start on this place! I came over Memorial Day with some friends for a girls trip…read more We stayed at the Gehlen House Inn which is owned by the same couple as the barn brewery. I can't rate that in Yelp but just know it was a great stay, we met so many cool people staying there too, and you should stay there if you come up to check out the barn. Onto the barn! This place has a rich history and I'm so impressed with the way they've maintained the original charm of the barn and grounds while also renovating with modern conveniences. There was a lot of time and effort put into this place! They have a substantial craft beer list, the top ones for me were the pina colada and the deeamsicle, but my friends had many others they enjoyed too. There are beers for sale to take home, and lots of merch and swag. They serve pizza if you want to nosh on something with your beer. We got a Reuben pizza to split and it was great! The owners and employees were caring, kind, and took time to explain the beers and make sure we were well taken care of. Our group couldn't say enough good things about this place!