Always enjoy Johnnie Mars! Stopped in for lunch, was seated immediately, and food came out in a…read moretimely manner. Ordered a club sandwich which was good with a side of fries. The fries could've been cooked a bit longer and they went a bit overkill on lettuce, but that is my preference. This was my first time venturing outside of breakfast food at Johnnie Mars and it did not disappoint. The quaint restaurant is always a good spot to stop!

I gave my husband grief for choosing a podunk looking place but now I have apologized for my…read moremisjudgment. The breakfast was amazing and the service was, as well. I had the corned beef with eggs. He had a French toast. It is definitely a family vibe. On a Saturday morning, there were multi-generational groups sharing breakfast together. The downside was the archaic ladies room. It was dirty and the toilet needed repair.

The customer service is always so excellent when we go. We had went there tonight for my…read moreboyfriend's birthday. We didn't realize they close at 7PM on Sunday. We had apologized for getting there so late! (It's was our fault for not double checking the time!) but they were so nice about it and reassured that it was okay! You can tell that everything was made fresh! (Because some places if you go last minute, it's always made so poorly) but they made everything so tasteful if we were the first customers of the day! We appreciate everything they did! Would always recommend this place to anyone! It maybe a little drive for some, but it's well worth the trip!

This was our second visit to Palermo's in Jackson, and it was much better than our first time,…read morewhich was over a year ago. It's only about a 15 minute drive from Sioux City, so now with this improved experience, I think we will go more often. We had 8 plus a high chair child in our party last night. They were kind and helpful when we called to make a reservation, and were ready for us. The restaurant was about 70% full. The kids and teens all ordered fettuccine Alfredo, of course, and they really liked it! I had the lobster ravioli with shrimp special. Someone had the gnocchi, someone else had the vodka sauce, and the last person had the rigatoni a la palermo. No one had any complaints. Everyone really liked their dinners. Every one of us brought home leftovers for at least one more meal. For drinks, everyone got lemonade or soda, except I had two glasses of Cabernet. Their wine list could be expanded. They have most varieties of both red and white, but there is no choice except the house wine, which is Robert Mondavi. Ambience is interesting. Some tin on the walls makes for a loud environment. Feels kind of like a remodeled machine shed or something but is set up nicer than that. The scent of fabuloso sort of blasts you when you walk in, which is fairly off putting, But once you enter the dining room, the smell is as it should be in an Italian restaurant: it smells like Italian food. Considering the portions are large enough for at least two meals each, I'd say it's a great value. The service is exceptional!

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Menu needs updating.... I was charged $20 for the combination plate when the menu said $14.99 and probably would have rated 4/5 if they were more transparent. I won't pretend to know much about Ethiopian food but this did not compare to the Ethiopian food in California. The meat was the best tasting of the plate while the vegetable samplers were a bit bland. The employees tend to disappear into the back or the other room sitting in the dark so customers have to wait. The combination plate is indeed rather filling as stated on the menu.

very delectable food, and great customer service. the service of making the food didn't take that…read morelong considering what we ordered and our taste buds were not disappointed whatsoever. great place to eat food.

We stopped here as part of a restaurant week promotion with a prix fixe menu. Loved all the dishes…read moreand the staff was friendly. We saw they have Sunday Brunch, so plan to return to try it. The dining room was elegant and had comfy chairs. We had fried mushrooms, a pasta dish and tiramisu for dessert.

What a great addition to the Sioux City Downtown! So nice to have a Italian Restaurant back on the…read more4th Street! Great food, cocktails/wine and IA state Micro Draft Beer!

BBQ pizza is fire. Like, a must-try…read more Their wing specials on Fridays are also a STEAL! Buy 12 get 12 for free!! We're practically regulars now. Place is nice for groups. Can be a little loud in there, FYI. Very family-friendly. They have ice cream and milkshakes! It would be a great place to stop after a game, or to watch a game! TVs just circle the place. Full bar and non-alcoholic options. (I usually just go for water; I don't drink anymore.) Wait staff is attentive, but I've noticed that if the server isn't 'assigned' to you that they don't do much for you. Example, they won't take dirty plates or refill waters, but we've never had issues with the girl who is 'assigned' to us. Go Cards!

The concept of a "Nest" gives comfy, cozy, and warm. Unfortunately, this place is just not hitting…read morethose marks-- not yet, anyway. First, the good: the service is good! Every person we came into contact there was really nice and helpful. The cheese curds were also really good! The other food we had was really just okay at best. We had the onion rings and our group tried two pizzas: a carnivore and the jalapeño popper. If you'd told me they were frozen pizzas, I'd have believed you. The most unfortunate part is the environment/ambience. The Nest bills itself as a sports bar. It does have plenty of screens which were playing the important games, which is pretty important. The screens were big and one could see them from about any seat in the house, also paramount. But the place is cold, both literally and figuratively: the temperature was so cold and so many harsh, hard surfaces. People were shivering, women had their hands pulled up into their sleeves. It finally started getting warmed and one of the employees complained it was hot and went and adjusted it back to cold. The lighting is fluorescent and harsh, not comfy and cozy like you'd expect in a sports bar atmosphere. Also, it's extra loud in there, probably due to so many hard surfaces. So in a word, if I had to describe it in just one, it would be uncomfortable. But I think those are things they could easily change, so I do have hope for them as a relatively new establishment, so long as they're open to feedback and growth for improvement! They're nice people who deserve a good shot at making it, so I'd think they would be. If I could do half stars, I'd have rated it 2.5, but I can't so I rounded up, mostly for their kind attitudes.

It is WILD to me that arguably the best barbecue in Siouxland is essentially a pop-up inside of a…read morebar downtown. Melting Cow knows what they are doing with a smoker and I am here for it. Whether it's their brisket, pulled pork, Mississippi beef. (my favorite), macaroni and cheese, or even their smoked cream cheese, you have to try it for yourself. When we were there yesterday, a woman told me she drives from Ponca just for their barbecue and walked out with a whole tray full of ribs. It's that good. Make sure to watch their Facebook page for updates on when they will be open and when they are sold out for the day. They also will give you a preview of what the menu is for the day and what is upcoming. I hear the seafood that they do is amazing. I can't wait to be there for that sometime. If you're on historic fourth in downtown, Sioux City, you won't see a restaurant with this name. Look for the bar Major's and as long as they are serving, you have found your place! This place is a sports bar with plenty of TVs, beer on tap, and your basic mixed drinks. So grab some barbecue, grab a beer, and watch a game while you stuff your face!

Called in order to go. Was told 20-25 minutes. Showed up 20 minutes later. Was then told 10 minutes…read morewhich is forgivable. Then after 15 minutes was told 15 more minutes. Which I can do for good bbq. I've been watching their Facebook page for 2-3 years and I've honestly been dying to try it. So after an hour of waiting I was given my food. I ordered two 1 meat platters consisting of chopped brisket for the meat for both. Then for the two sides I chose Mac and cheese for both on one and my wife chose Mac and cheese and fries. We received 3 Mac's, no fries, and a handful of chopped brisket. Also ordered a pizza that was the size of a smooshed Totinos. The total was 64 dollars without tip. Tipped 15 dollars because it's not the wait staffs fault. Drove an hour and a half home just to realize we were missing part of our order. All the hype wasn't worth it. Buy a smoker and make your own. I've learned my lesson. Brisket was good though. Just wish we had gotten more than what we did. It was 5 ounces with the container.

If you are in a hurry, it's very laid back. Don't expect gourmet food. If you are looking to fill…read moreyour tummy and great prices this is your place. People are SOOO nice and the food was hot and delish!! Great historic diner, so glad we went!

I never get to go down there and eat because it's never open. Is this place permanently closed or…read morewhat's going on with this place? I never get to experience their food every time I go down there it's closed locked.

I had high hopes for this place based on reviews. It was just fair. A grade of C+. The service was…read morefriendly, and the atmosphere was quiet and clean. There were no lunch specials that I was aware of, so lunch was $14. My food was fresh, but the taste wasn't interesting or flavorful. Maybe I'll give them another chance.

Wasn't my favorite. Food was greasy to much sauce and so sweet. It smelled kind of funky in there.read more