On Tuesday, I went to a new place in northwest Ankeny called "Uptown Food and Beverage Company." They've done a really nice job. Also got to have a good talk with Iowa State's Dennis Gibson, the owner.
Best kept secret restaurants in Iowa
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La Tavola in Burlington is literally one of the best Italian restaurants in the state.
Guy and a Grill in Muscatine has an amazing lunch buffet loaded with smoked meats and comfort food. Their apple crisp is unreal.
Guy and a Grill in Muscatine has an amazing lunch buffet loaded with smoked meats and comfort food. Their apple crisp is unreal.
I was bummed when Dennis closed Encore Pizza in Johnston, but look forward to trying his new place.
I consider myself kind of a local connoisseur of tenderloins and the two places that stand out to me are both on the South side of Des Moines, B&B Meat & Deli's Killer Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, they also have some awesome Italian sausage. The best is Nick's on Army Post Rd. I tend to stop there every time I am at the airport. I not sure either is a secret with B&B being featured on one of those TV food shows in the past and Nick's winning the Iowa Pork Producers Association "Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin" competition.
Manhattan Deli, especially the Thursday special Italian grinder.
Fat Tuesday in South DM.
Uncle Wendellr's on Ingersoll for the rib meat sandwich.
Fat Tuesday in South DM.
Uncle Wendellr's on Ingersoll for the rib meat sandwich.
Copper kettle in Dubuque. The fried cheese curds (battered) are amazing. The gyro is good too.
Otho pub (I think) in Otho, stuffed hashbrowns FTW.
Otho pub (I think) in Otho, stuffed hashbrowns FTW.
As a current resident of Dubuque, the Cooperkettle is my favorite place to eat in town. It can get a little cramped but the food is fantastic. Another restaurant in eastern Iowa that probably should be listed is the Flatted Fifth in Bellevue. The fried green tomatoes are awesome.
One to add to your NE IA list: http://wcfcourier.com/business/loca...cle_21543604-f92b-5369-a513-836b43ffb9f3.html
Been there several times on visits to NE Iowa.
Great call. The Alpha Tap is a great choice. Best lobster in Iowa.
The White House in St. Lucas deserves mention too.
I haven't been personally, but The Filling Station in Davenport is supposed to be very good. I hear nothing but great things from family and friends that have gone.
The other one is Whitey's Ice Cream. It's no big secret in the QC, but if you're talking to someone not from the QC they kind of dumb-awed "WTF???" look on their face, however, several travel mags have rated Whitey's among the best ice cream on the planet.
The other one is Whitey's Ice Cream. It's no big secret in the QC, but if you're talking to someone not from the QC they kind of dumb-awed "WTF???" look on their face, however, several travel mags have rated Whitey's among the best ice cream on the planet.
Mucky Duck in Ames best fried fish and I am not big on fish.
Just went to Cole's in Slater. Loved their tenderloin.
Denny's in Carroll. (not the chain restaurant either.
Cliff's in Manning.
Just went to Cole's in Slater. Loved their tenderloin.
Denny's in Carroll. (not the chain restaurant either.
Cliff's in Manning.
Some of the best food I've had in Mason City was at The Quarry.
Some visuals to my previously posted Sioux City favs:
Sneaky's Chicken
El Fredo pizza
Sneaky's Chicken
El Fredo pizza
