Love Fireside! Beat steak in the area. Great salad bar with awesome variety. Consistent food and…read moreservice!

I hadn't been to Fireside in well over 20 years. I always enjoy a good prime rib and figured it…read morewould be a fun birthday trip. Overall the establishment was clean. I personally didn't care to walk into a place to enjoy a meal and have political coverage all over the tvs. I get that it's a small town, but sometimes you just want a break from all that. The salad bar was great with lots of options. The prime rib was at the end of it's run. After I ordered mine a few tables over they were told they were sold out. The piece I got was clearly towards the end. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. I'm all about supporting small business but was it worth the hour drive each way and almost double the price of Texas Roadhouse? No. Also be prepared that because it's a small town the other clientele are more concerned about the strangers at their steakhouse than they are their own meal. Only one server for the dining room we were in.

Rustic vibe, spacious, exposed brick wall. Historical town pics, good lighting and decor…read more Reasonably priced. Cute mugs on display. Local Scented candles for purchase. Friendly service. Fresh delicious food.

The environment was inviting and fresh. The waitress was fantastic! The food was delicious!read more

Oof, while the promise of this divier bar in a small town seemed good on the surface, their prime…read morerib sandwich left a lot to be desired. Just imagine some shaved beef in an ungrilled hot dog bun and that's their prime rib...with a side of fries. Surface was fine, but we were hungry and it took a while for the waitress to take our order after dropping off the menus; so I wish they were just slightly more attentive to us putting the menu down and being ready, especially since the place didn't seem busy. I'd come back here again, but probably try more of their burgers/other items. The prime rib dinner item looked good, but only available on weekends, but their prime rib sandwich isn't a contender for the sandwich prize; but it will do if you're passing through.

Great food service and supports a small town business. They have great burgers and a phenomenal…read moreprime rib

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.

Seriously, like stepping back in time to the days where you could go to your local steakhouse for a…read morephenomenal meal, friendly service, and a cozy home like atmosphere. Well, look no further. This no-frills steakhouse specializes in dry aged beef, is James Beard award winning, has great cocktails, and still serves you a relish tray while you wait for your meal. For those of you under the age of 35, a relish tray, often consisted of carrots, celery, pickles, and cubed cheddar cheese like this one. They also will bring you some bread and butter if you would like. In my opinion, you should definitely opt for the tenderloin, but I'm not sure there is a bad steak option on the menu. They also have seafood and even sandwich sandwiches including a burger so there's something for everyone! It's family friendly and although the decor will remind you of your grandma's house, no grandparent I have ever met could put out steaks like this. Visit the ice cream capital of the world and make sure to save room for a steak!

- House salad - delicious - Tenderloin (filet) - I would…read morehave loved a crust on it. Was cooked to the right temp but I'd order something other than beef next trip. - Waeside Old Fashioned - no thank you :) Overall, I'd go back to try it again and order different things, maybe some chicken. The service was lovely and the whole place is quirky / cool.

My family stopped by here on a road trip and found the food good and the service friendly! My kids…read morewere introduced to what is apparently a staple for kids in the area- Shirley Temple and Roy Rogers drinks. Lots of room to walk our dog and he had fun chasing the rabbits. A local flair worth the small jaunt off the interstate!

I have eaten here many times and the food has never disappointed. Always amazing! The staff and…read moreowners are always so friendly!!

This place is amazing!!!…read more The Big Poppa is one of my top 5 burgers of all time!!! The smashed burger patties were grilled to profection, then top with a crazy breaded deep fried cream cheese,jalapeño & bacon disc with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, with a raspberry jalapeño sauce. The fries were amazing as well!! My wife and friend food was awesome as well. Our waitress, Miranda, was great too. She was very nice and offer opinions of food choices. This is always a plus as they have eaten there. This location has a good vibe. I would definitely come here to watch a game!!! If you are looking for good food, great service, or a cold beer you have to get in here!!!

You expect from a dive bar, except for the exceptional service! I came up for the tulip festival,…read moreand the weather was less than optimal, but the roadhouse saved the day with quick cheap drinks, pool table and jukebox!

This is a great small town cafe. Ordered their special of a steak sandwich with fries and a side…read moresalad. Side salad was shredded lettuce with choice of dressing. The steak sandwich was very good and the fries were good crinkle cut. Go support these local cafe/diners. It's where you'll find great people, good food, and good conversation.

Delicious!!! We stopped on a whim for lunch. This place is your typical small town cafe and it…read moredid not disappoint us!!

Met a local friend for a drink and some dinner. Had the pineapple cider and it was refreshing. I…read moreordered the big pretzel and the salad with salmon. OMG the portions are big! Big pretzel should be Gigantic pretzel. I ate about half. Took most of the leftover half back to my hotel. Had some for breakfast, took it on the plane and had some and shared it with the person sitting next to me... and there was STILL some left!! That thing could feed a small country. It was delicious and I loved the Pilsner cheese sauce. The salmon on top of a salad was also very good. And too big to finish. But the fish was fresh and prepared as requested. My friend got the sliders (3) and a side salad. He said it was all very good. The atmosphere is very friendly. Everyone seemed to know everyone.

Another brewery checked off the list!! We stopped here while…read morein town for a concert and it was very nice. Very clean inside and very welcoming. We had the Mahi fish tacos and pretzel bites. Both were excellent. The pretzel bites were some of the best I've had. They have plenty of beers on tap, I had a delicious brown ale that went well with our food. Parking is a little chaotic, maybe because we are new to the city, all I saw was street parking. Cheers!!

The first thing to hit me was the smell! Warm, fresh waffle cones. *inhale*…read more The store is adorable, the flavors are plentiful, and the taste is delectable. My Mom and I enjoyed our brief pop-in and our treat. I tried the cinnamon bun; yum. My Mom had the peanut butter and hers was SO creamy. I can't wait to go try more flavors. I'm so happy Sioux City has a REAL icecream place again! Don't forget to ask the employees for a sample if you can't make up your mind!

Cheesecake and chocolate swirl in a waffle cone - delicious!…read moreVery friendly staff, lots of seating. Cute spot!