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  • Destination Grille (Grimes, IA) Review

    Destination Grille (Grimes, IA) Review

    4.8* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $45

    04/05/2025 Destination Grille (515) 355-1153

    As one of my wife’s favorite restaurants, we have actually been back here a number of times since my last review but finally taking the time to post some more pictures about our latest visit.

    We started with drinks – an Absolute Peach for my wife and a Dulce Rosa (see picture) for myself based on a recommendation from the waitress when I mentioned liking tequila. The Dulce Rosa was quite good, but like all martini drinks was a bit pricey and wasn’t that large.

    For our dinner, my wife ordered Prime Rib (see picture) and I opted for the Braised Beef Bao Buns (see picture). As is our custom, we each sampled each others dishes and found both to be delicious. I’ve become a bit of a fan of Bao Buns the last few years and both the buns themselves as well as the tender and flavorful beef inside of them were fantastic!

    Lastly, since we had a table of 6, we couldn’t help ourselves but to share a dessert after our great meal! We opted for the Molten Chocolate Lava cake and ice cream (see picture) and it definitely did not disappoint. Fortunately a couple of the people at the table opted out of tasting it…which meant more for me!

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    10/07/2023

    Another stop for our Birthday dinners with our son and daughter-in-law and another great experience. This time we started with a Mango Margarita (see picture) and a Manhattan (see picture) – both delicious.

    For our meal, my wife ordered the Prime Rib (see picture) and I opted for the Poke Bowl (see picture). As is our standard, we each shared bites and both enjoyed each others dishes. The prime rib was flavorful and prepared perfectly and the Poke Bowl was fresh and delicious.

    02/13/2023

    Yet another great stop at Destination Grille tonight, with a call out to our great server, Lauren! I have a meeting tomorrow for Valentine’s so my wife and I decided to go out tonight instead. Just before leaving the house at 7, we were able to call ahead for a 7:15 reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival.

    My wife ordered a Cinn-Sation drink (see picture) and loved the cinnamon spiciness along with the other flavors. I ordered the Confluence Camp Fire Black Lager and also enjoyed its smokey flavor (as did my wife, who ordered one after her drink).

    We started by sharing a Poke Bowl (sorry, no picture) and we both loved it – we highly recommend trying this fresh, delicious entree. Following that, my wife ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger (see picture) and I ordered the Pastrami Rueben (see picture) with Brussel Sprouts as a side. As always, we shared our meals and would put them both on the ‘definitely order again’ list.

    I’m bumping up my Value rating to a 4 this time given the pricing seems to be in line with other comparable restaurants, bringing the overall rating to a 4.5*. This is definitely one of our top choices in the area that we both highly recommend for dinner and / or drinks.

    07/08/2022

    My wife stopped here after golf one day and liked it enough that we went back for dinner.  It is a very large, modern and open venue with numerous seating options inside and out.

    The food and drinks seemed a little pricy, so we ordered the Prime Rib special (see picture) and Salmon BLT (see picture).  Both were very good and I would recommend them both. The Prime Rib special was cooked as ordered, very juicy and flavorful – and the same can be said for the Salmon in the BLT (cooked perfectly and flavorful). Maybe best of all were the Brussel Sprouts on the side – make sure you try those!

    Lastly, don’t leave without trying one of the dessert options – we ordered the Tres Leches (see pictures) to share and found it to be one of the best we’ve ever had.

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    Braised Beef Bao Buns
    Prime Rib
    Molten Chocolate Cake
    Dulce Rosa
    Prime Rib Special
    Salmon BLT
    Happy Hour Chicken Strips
    Tres Leches (2022)
    Tres Leches (June 2023)
    Cheesy Potato Soup
    Prime Rib
    Poke Bowl
    Manhattan
    Mango Margarita

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  • Mickey’s Irish Pub (Waukee, IA) Review

    Mickey’s Irish Pub (Waukee, IA) Review

    4.6* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $20

    04/01/2025 Mickey’s Irish Pub (515) 987-9604

    We have stopped here a few times since the last review, including a Trivia Night with a great taco value (unfortunately, we ate before the last minute invite to join a team there) – but hadn’t taken the time to update my review.

    We stopped for their Tuesday night Burger Special…which left me wondering why we weren’t going there every Tuesday night for burgers! I ordered a Burger (of course – see picture) and was thoroughly impressed with it! Usually when you ask for a medium rare burger, it is brought out medium well to well done. Not only was the burger excellent (a little beyond medium rare, but at least some heavy pink in the middle), but the bun and the lattice fry sides were all delicious!

    Unfortunately, I gave up alcohol for Lent…so didn’t have a beer with the burger – but you can bet that I’ll be back for both after Easter!

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    07/22/2023 Mickey’s Irish Pub

    Finally got the chance to stop by again after some new friends suggested it as the place to meet after Mass last night. They suggested that we go outside and the patio experience was fantastic – perfect weather for the evening and a little quieter than inside, so a great place to enjoy some conversation.

    We started with a couple of beers…because why else would you go to an Irish Pub, right? The banter started with our server, Erika – which added to the great experience. If you follow my reviews, you know that I appreciate servers with menu opinions that they aren’t afraid to share…and just a little bit of a sassy attitude (and she had just the right amount of both).

    For our meals, my wife ordered the Southwest Salad (see picture) per Erika’s suggestion and I ordered the Naked Chicken Wings (see picture) with Mango Habanero sauce. As is our norm, we shared samples of each other’s order and we found both of them to be very good – so would recommend them.

    If you are looking for a fun Irish Pub experience, you will enjoy a stop at Mickey’s. If you stop and are up for a little friendly banter, ask for Erika and be sure to tell her ‘Hi’ from The Food and Drink Guy!

    06/05/2021 update:

    Stopped for a free pour of beer from a coupon in the mail and enjoyed a pint of Guinness (see picture) followed by an order of portabella mushroom fries (see picture) per the server’s recommendation. The mushroom fries along with the Ranch and special horseradish sauce that was served with them were delicious and I would highly recommend them – light, crisp breading and a tasty mushroom inside.

    02/2021

    Stopped for brunch and ordered from their breakfast menu. The food and drinks were all good, but my favorite was the Top of the Morning Irish Coffee (see picture) – I definitely recommend it.

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    Southwest Salad
    Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
    Burger & Lattice Fries
    Mushroom Fries
    Top of the Morning Irish Coffee
    Guinness Pint
    Menu

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  • Hana Ramen Sushi (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    Hana Ramen Sushi (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.4* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 3*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $41

    03/29/2025 Hana Ramen Sushi (515) 222-9998

    Tonight was my wife’s turn to pick our destination after Mass and she chose Hana Ramen Sushi again (we were there last October and she really enjoyed her ramen).

    Tonight was another good stop that we both enjoyed. The food was once again fantastic (details in the following paragraph) – and that is the main criteria when selecting a restaurant. While communicating with our waiter was easier this time, the food delivery was quite slow to our standards – on the order of 20-30 minutes for each course after it was ordered.

    Tonight, we started off with a Cucumber Martini (with Jalapeno) and a Salted Caramel Milk Tea (I gave up alcohol for Lent). The Jalapeno in the Cucumber Martini was a pretty strong kick and my wife enjoyed it. And yes, the Salted Caramel Milk Tea was quite delicious and yet was pretty light – didn’t come across as thick, syrupy or overly sweet.

    We started by sharing a Pork Gyozo Soup (see picture) that was very good, then decided to add on a Hana Pizza (see picture). That Hana Pizza was definitely the highlight of my experience – a very light crust, a peanut based sauce with some fresh sushi and veggies to top it off! My wife ordered the Combo Yaki Soba (see picture) for her meal and I opted for the Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice (see picture). We really liked both dishes and would highly recommend them.

    10/12/2024

    We have wanted to stop here several times and finally took the opportunity to do so tonight after a 4 year gap. The exterior was modern, clean and inviting and the interior continued that vibe. Just like the “this place must be authentic” feeling you get in a good Mexican restaurant (when the wait staff struggles a bit with the English language), you immediately pick up on that here…but with Japanese instead of Spanish as the core language.

    We started by enjoying a Lucky Buddha beer and Raspberry Mule (see picture), followed by a delicious Ginger Salad (see picture). My wife then opted for Spicy Chicken Ramen (see picture) for her meal and I ordered a Spicy Scallop Roll (see picture) and Tuna Avocado Roll (see picture). We really enjoyed all of the food!

    The service was average…partially due to the wait time and partially due to the challenge of communicating with our waitress – it needed to repeat things several times in different ways to assure understanding. The value was above average – $31/person with everything mentioned (including tax).

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    Pork Gyoza Soup
    Hana Pizza
    Combo Yaki Soba
    Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice
    Spicy Chicken Ramen
    Spicy Scallop Roll
    Tuna Avocado Roll
    Ginger Salad
    Raspberry Mule

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  • Ulele (Tampa, FL) Review

    Ulele (Tampa, FL) Review

    4.6* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $50

    03/24/2025 Ulele +1 813 999-4952

    While still one of our favorite places to go when we visit our son in Tampa, we honestly thought that the quality of the food has slipped a little since our last few visits. Several in our party of 5 commented about the temperature of their food being a little on the cool side.

    Our table ordered a variety of dishes (all pictures below): Water Works Meatloaf, SEafood Risotto, Aji Amarillo Ceviche, Barbacoa Shrimp, Water Works Wedge and Fire Roasted Chicken. With the exception of the Ceviche, all of the plates were really liked by each with the caveat as mentioned above (several were barely warm).

    I’ll just say beware of the Ceviche, as it is not your typical ceviche – I’ve eaten a lot of ceviche and everything about this is different (texture, flavor, sauce vs. juice, etc.). It likely is a different style that I’m just not familiar with, but make sure you know what you are getting before you order it, as it was something that I will definitely never order again.

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    1/12/2023

    Our son lives in Tampa and recommended this place for dinner during our visit – and boy is it ever a gem! It is situated almost right next to the Armature Works on the river in North Tampa and is such a beautiful area to see before you even go inside. Once seated, Shelby our server introduced herself and she was awesome – great recommendations and information on all of our questions.

    I started with a Honeymoon Strawberry Heffe (see picture) and it was great. For an appetizer, we ordered the Gator Tail (see picture) and while we enjoyed trying gator, we found it a bit tough to our liking.

    For our main course, we ordered Water Works Meatloaf (see picture), 8oz Flank Steak (see picture) and Seafood Risotto (see picture). We found all of them very good – with the Seafood Risotto being the favorite and the green beans being very good as a side. Most importantly was our dessert…if you go you HAVE to finish with a bowl of Espresso Chocolate Swirl ice cream (see picture). It is SO good – everyone at the table loved it!

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    Seafood Risotto
    Barbacoa Shrimp
    Water Works Wedge
    Water Works Meatloaf
    Seafood Risotto
    Amarillo Ceviche
    Chocolate Torte
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    Weizenbock
    Honeymoon Strawberry Heffe
    Gator Tail
    Water Works Meatloaf
    8oz Flank Steak
    Seafood Risotto
    Espresso Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream
    Menu
    Menu

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  • Columbia Restaurant (Tampa Bay / Ybor City, FL) Review

    Columbia Restaurant (Tampa Bay / Ybor City, FL) Review

    4.8* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $70

    03/22/2025 Columbia Restaurant +1 813 248-4961

    This is the 3rd Columbian Restaurant that we’ve been to now on various visits to our son, with our first being the Riverwalk and the next Clearwater. We had been looking forward to this location as we heard that it was the original location and boy was it impressive! Our waiter shared with us that there are a total of 13 different dining rooms.

    We decided to start the experience with a Mojito Pitcher (see waiter making it by our table), as we’ve had it before and really enjoyed it – and this time was no different! Similarly, we then shared a large 1905 Salad (also made by the table – see picture), as you haven’t really been at Columbia if you didn’t have the 1905 Salad!

    For our meals, my wife ordered Paella a La Valenciana (see picture) and I ordered the Fideua Mariscos (see picture) on the server’s recommendation. We both really enjoyed our dishes as well as the samples that we had of each others – so will highly recommend them both. The Fideua Mariscos did indeed have a good kick with the spicy sauce it was served in – making it just perfect to eat!

    And when you have 4 or more at the table, it is nearly impossible to pass up a dessert to share – after all, you each only have to have a couple of bites, right? Staying true to my sweet tooth, we shared an order of Pound Cake with ice cream (see picture)…and of course, it was delicious!

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    1905 Salad
    Fideua Mariscos
    Paella A La Valenciana
    Pound Cake

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  • Mr. & Mrs. Crab (Brandon, FL) Review

    Mr. & Mrs. Crab (Brandon, FL) Review

    4.2* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 4*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably)

    Total check/person: $26

    03/21/2025 Mr. & Mrs. Crab +1 813 654-8999

    We were visiting our son in Riverview and it was a Friday night during Lent…so seemed like the perfect place to eat dinner! The exterior definitely catches your eye as you drive up…even if it was just a bit over the top. The interior was a similar vibe – bit of a rough-sawn lumber, fresh off the wharf feel with license plates from many States as well as other countries all over the walls.

    My wife started with a Yuengling, since for whatever reason, we can’t buy them in an Iowa liquor store. Followed by 6 raw Oysters on the Half Shell (see picture). For our dinner, we ordered the S2 Just a Pinch combination boil (see picture). While we enjoyed the combination, we struggled a bit with the crawfish, so would probably order our own combination without crawfish next time.

    Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and the experience. Everything was solid and above average, yet nothing stood out in particular as being outstanding other than maybe the Value, thus justifying the 5* rating for it.

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    Oysters
    S2 Just a Pinch boil combo

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  • Westown Tap (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    Westown Tap (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.4* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 3*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 4*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $16

    01/01/2025 Westown Tap (515) 732-1470

    This place is near where my wife works and a group from her work has occasionally stopped here after work hours over the years. We noticed that it had a new name and was under new ownership, so stopped in to check it out for my websites.

    If you ever stopped by the previous business, you were well aware of the relatively dark, dungeon-like interior with booths of what seemed like 1970s velour. Those old booths have been removed, replaced by a number of table and chair options and the interior just came across as lighter and more lively, with multiple TVs surrounding the dining area and above the bar.

    The food was definitely above average for pub food and the value was great considering the $10 gyros special and the quantity of food provided. My wife ordered the lamb gyro with onion rings (see picture) and I opted for the chicken gyro with jalapeno cole slaw (see picture).

    We always share tastes of our food and today was no different – with both of us liking each others gyro. What really stood out to me though were the sides. I really liked the Jalapeno Cole Slaw and the onion rings were well above average also. The waitress warned me when I ordered that the jalapeno cole slaw had some kick and she wasn’t kidding – there were so many slices of jalapeno that I believe I had at least 1 slice in every bite that I took! If you like a little spice in your life, you will definitely want to give them a try!

    The food was great, the food special made it an excellent value and the service was good. We definitely thought it is a step up from the previous restaurant at this location.

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    Chicken Gyro w/ Jalapeno Cole Slaw
    Lamb Gyro w/ Onion Rings

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  • Gastro Grub & Pub (Waukee, IA) Review

    Gastro Grub & Pub (Waukee, IA) Review

    4.8* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $49

    12/14/2024 Gastro Grub & Pub (515) 300-2460

    Yet another great stop at Gastro Grub & Pub. Tonight, we started with a Mrs. Claus’ Medicine (see picture) and Casamigos Mezcal Paloma (see picture), then opted for multiple appetizers for our meals with a couple of craft beers.

    We started with Bacon Dates (see picture) and Brussels Sprouts (see picture), then topped it off with and order of Chicken Wings (Peanut Butter & Jelly of course – see picture). We have had them all before and really like them – and tonight was no different.

    04/06/2024

    This place is becoming a habit…and each time the food is just as good as the last time! Joslyn did a wonderful job serving us tonight and the owner (Sean) stopped by our table at the end of the meal. Gastro Grub & Pub is a class act and the only thing I could criticize (which I also shared with the owner) is that a couple of the windows above the front door were extremely dirty (see picture)…and unfortunately that was right in my line of sight during the meal. Apparently, that is the responsibility of the building owner, so he was going to bring it up with them.

    Tonight, we started with a Picante Peach (see picture) and a Paloma (see picture) – both delicious and expertly prepared by Mary behind the bar – but be aware, the Picante Peach has a good jalapeno burn. We started our dinner with Brussels Sprouts (see picture), then ordered a Wagyu Burger (see picture) and Peanut Butter & Jelly Wings (see picture) – followed by a Small Cookie (see picture) for dessert.

    07/14/2023

    During our latest stop, my wife ordered the N’awlins Shrimp Po Boy (see picture) and I again ordered the Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings (see picture).

    03/25/2023

    This is my wife’s go-to restaurant in the area and I like it also. We have stopped here on multiple occasions and have always enjoyed our visit, given the fantastic food and atmosphere (love the smells and lively vibe). Be aware of the fact that they are not open on Monday or Tuesday and only serve dinner (after 4pm). We have wanted to go several times on a Monday or Tuesday before realizing that they weren’t open.

    For our latest visit, we started with drinks – they have a good selection of unique and tasty tap beers and some unique cocktails. My wife ordered a Gezellig Dopptoberfest and I went with the special for dinner – the Mulberry Street Cocktail (see picture – a little sweet, but very tasty).

    As an appetizer, we ordered the Brussels Sprouts (see picture) and thoroughly enjoyed them – what a great combination Bacon Vinaigrette, Bacon Lardons & Parmesan Cheese. We have ordered this before, absolutely love it and would highly recommend it (although their other choices are also delicious, so it is a hard choice…).

    For dinner, I ordered the 5 Wings (see picture) with peanut butter & jelly coating (sounds weird, but you can’t believe how good they are – great combination of sweet and spicy). My wife ordered the Steak Pita with sweet potato fries (see picture) and while it was delicious, be aware that it is quite messy to eat as there are LOTS of juices.

    If you live in the Waukee, Urbandale, Clive or West Des Moines areas, you don’t have to make the drive downtown to enjoy some fantastic food and drink close to home. You won’t go wrong with a stop here to eat or drink.

    March 2022
    Stopped here tonight when the Irish Pub we sought out on St. Patrick’s Day was closed. There was no wait to be seated and we really liked the smokey smell (were told it was from the woodfire grill). We started with Bacon Wrapped Dates which tasted great but we’re a little small compared to those I’ve eaten previously. The Beet Salad was delicious as was the OJ Gets Dreamy beer.

    June 2021
    Started with a Tropical Blender IPA milk stout beer followed by a Raspberry Milk stout with my meal. For dinner I went with the waitress’s recommendation and ordered the Original Bacon Jam Burger and would highly recommend all of them.

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    Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings
    Bacon Wrapped Dates
    Brussels Sprouts
    Wagyu Burger
    Paloma
    Picante Peach
    Small Cookie
    Dirty Windows
    Mulberry Street Cocktail
    Steak Pita
    Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings
    N’awlins Shrimp Po Boy

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  • St. Kilda Collective (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    St. Kilda Collective (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.8* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $40

    12/06/2024 St. Kilda Collective (515) 705-2030

    Our friends took us here several years ago and we really enjoyed the experience…finally getting the chance to return and found it just as impressive.

    We started with drinks, including a Bloody Mary with Mezcal (see picture) and an After Midnight – both quite tasty. We then ordered Collective Wings (see picture) as an appetizer and found them so delicious that we were tempted to order more of them for our meal.

    For our dinner, my wife ordered the Cubano (see picture) and I opted for the Squash Risotto (see picture). As we always do, we shared tastes of each both of us thought that both meals were good enough to order again and recommend.

    A great place to eat towards the north end of the Valley Junction ‘Strip’ with an amazing atmosphere, excellent presentations and fantastic service.

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    Cubano
    Collective Wings
    Squash Risotto
    Bloody Mary w/ Mezcal

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  • Eatery A (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Eatery A (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    5.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $47

    09/28/2024 Eatery A (515) 282-8085

    It had been a few years since we have been at Eatery A, mostly due to being new in the area and exploring new venues rather than repeating at a known location. Once again, we were extremely pleased with this stop as in the end, I gave it one of the few full 5* ratings that I have ever given. This place truly has it all – unique and tasty food, a great atmosphere, friendly service and value that is above average for the downtown! If you have the treat of being served by Vee – tell her ‘Hi’ from The Food and Drink Guy, as she is a gem!

    Tonight, we celebrated my wife’s Birthday – exploring the menu beyond the pizza’s we had on previous visits to the other Mediterranean delights as recommended by our server, Vee. Tonight we truly shared everything – starting with the Two for Delicacies: Bacon Wrapped Dates & Meatballs (see pictures). We followed that up with a Three for $35 Skewer: Swordfish, Chicken Shawarma & Sirloin Tip (see picture). All of them were delicious and highly recommended, but our favorite was the Bacon Wrapped Dates!

    Lastly, if you follow my posts, you know how hard it is for me to leave a restaurant without having some type of sweets. Tonight was no different, although it was free for my wife’s Birthday. We opted for the Salted Caramel Budino (see picture) and while we have had it before – we truly relished every spoonful. It was sweet, rich and awesome – especially given the smaller portion size that didn’t leave us feeling too guilty!

    You will love a stop here for your next meal out…and if you want to sample a few things at a bargain price, they have one of the best true 1/2 price Happy Hours in the area!

    July 2021

    We stopped here for dinner on our anniversary based on an online rating and really liked it.  It is very clean, modern and ‘chic’.

    I highly recommend stopping between 3 and 6 to take advantage of the Happy Hour (we did).  We sampled several beers and a delicious wood fire pizza – all at 1/2 price!

    On the waitress’ recommendation we ordered the #10 pizza (…meat & hot honey).  As the name implied it was a perfect combination of pepperoni and spicy Italian sausage along with just a tinge of sweetness from the honey.  It was just perfect for the 2 of us to share.  On a subsequent visit with our son, we tried the Gyro (#5).  Their beer tap wasn’t working on that trip, so we had to ‘settle’ for wine with our pizzas instead.

    Lastly don’t leave without trying one of the desserts.  Again based on the waitress’ recommendation we went with the Salted Caramel Budino.  It wasn’t quite what we expected but oh, it was so good!  It was a delicious pudding/tapioca (chantilly cream) with some sprinkles of dark chocolate on the top and a dollop of salted caramel.  Dessert Bliss!!

    This is definitely a place you’ll want to try!

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    Salted Caramel Budino
    3 for $35 Skewer (Swordfish, Chicken & Sirloin Tip)
    Bacon Wrapped Dates
    Meatballs

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  • Angry Goldfish Pub and Eatery (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Angry Goldfish Pub and Eatery (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

    4.6* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $29

    06/25/2024 Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery (515) 288-2358

    Finally got the chance to return with my wife after our neighbors asked us to join them for dinner here. We both enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks and food during our visit. We started with a Mojito (see picture) and Old Fashioned (see picture) – both very good drinks.

    For our dinner, my wife opted for the Asian Peanut Butter & Jelly Burger (see picture), our neighbor had the Boursin Burger (see picture) and I went with the AG Burger (see picture). All of them were delicious, as were the french fries and tater tots. This place is definitely worth a stop and next time we’ll try to go again on a Tuesday and remember their Burger & Pint special.

    11/2022

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.25* (out of 5)

    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 4*

    Stopped here to try it out when in the area for a meeting, as it shows 1st alphabetically at HappyHourDesDoines.com.  I was a little leary about going in upon seeing the very small parking lot in a near-residential area, but was glad that I did.

    Stewart was my waiter and he took great care of me – there at the right times without being overbearing.  There was a decent selection of tap beers (see picture) and the special of the day was Lasagna (see picture), which was also his recommendation.

    The dinner salad (see picture) was fresh and crisp…although the pieces of lettuce were quite large and needed to be cut before eating.  The Lasagna was a pleasant surprise – good-sized portion, nice presentation (see picture) and very tasty.

    Being the great waiter he was, Stewart offered dessert…and while it sounded delicious, I was feeling pretty full and decided against the additional calories and $10.  I would definitely recommend this place and plan on stopping by again sometime with my wife.

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  • The Chicken (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    The Chicken (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    Rating: 4 out of 5.

    4.2* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 4*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably)

    Total check/person: $24

    06/12/2024 The Chicken (515) 410-2520

    We have had discounts from kid’s athletics fundraising cards to try this place for several years and finally got over to try it this summer. While the exterior on the East side didn’t look like much, the front (North) side looked much more inviting and lively – with tables and a modern look. Unfortunately, we arrived from the South and didn’t see the front side until leaving (see pictures of each side below). I did like the corrugated metal and rustic wood decor – giving it a bit of a old farm building feel inside.

    We started with a Salty Chick and an Orilla Sunset (see picture) drink – and really enjoyed both of them. For our meal we ordered a Nashville Hot Dinner (see picture) and a Chicken Strip Meal (see picture). The chicken was good and we really liked the fries – hearty, crispy on the outside & soft and hot on the inside. Best of all was the Carolina Mustard and Bang Bang sauces on the side – we loved both of them!

    While this is a bit out of the way for us since we live up in Urbandale and don’t get this far south very often, we did enjoy our stop for dinner and would recommend it if you are in the area.

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    Nashville Hot Dinner
    Chicken Strip Meal
    Orilla Sunset

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  • Wilson’s Orchard & Cider House (Cumming, IA) Review

    Wilson’s Orchard & Cider House (Cumming, IA) Review

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

    4.6* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $20

    06/12/2024 Wilson’s Orchard & Ciderhouse (515) 216-0027

    We were drawn by the opportunity to pick our own strawberries, given how disappointing the flavor of most purchased in the store are – and not only did we love the strawberries, the meatballs and strawberry sundae were also delicious!

    While we did have plans for dinner at another restaurant, we stopped in at the cider house to sample what they had and then also enjoyed an appetizer as well as topping it off with an early dessert! We started with a Cider Flight (see pictue) to sample several of their ciders and while neither my wife nor myself are big cider fans, we enjoyed several of them.

    For an appetizer, we had the House Meatballs (see picture) and while they seemed a bit on the salty side, we LOVED them. Lastly, and even though we were stopping elsewhere for dinner next, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to sample a strawberry sundae (see picture). While our trunk was loaded with strawberries to last us for months and we ate our fair share while picking them…the combination with soft serve ice cream was still delicious!

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    House Meatballs
    Strawberry Sunae
    Cider Flight

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  • Fiesta Jalapeno’s (Ankeny, IA) Review

    Fiesta Jalapeno’s (Ankeny, IA) Review

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

    4.4* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 4*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably)

    Total check/person: $16

    06/02/2024 Fiesta Jalapeno’s (515) 630-1941

    We had heard of Fiesta Jalapeno’s before, but actually ended up here a little by accident today, as we planned lunch at the Best Burger in Iowa restaurant next door, but it was inexplicably closed for the day. The weather was great and the patio looked inviting so we optioned for Mexican instead.

    The menu options were good and our group ended up sampling quite a few of them as the pictures will show. You will see pictures for each of the following below: Carnitas Tacos, Lobster Relleno, Spicy Grilled Burrito, Burrito Bowl Grilled Chicken & Steak, Chimichangas Supremas, Lobster Chimichanga and Chips & Salsa.

    We found all of the food to be solid and above average with the exception of the chips, which weren’t my favorite. While not having any alcoholic drinks contributed, the value is quite good…as we only spent $16 per person before the tip. I loved the lively, open atmosphere and would likely return if in the area again in the future.

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    Carnitas Tacos
    Lobster Relleno
    Spicy Grilled Burrito
    Burrito Bowl Grilled Chicken & Steak
    Chimichangas Supremas
    Lobster Chimichanga

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  • Heyn’s Ice Cream (North Liberty, IA) Review

    Heyn’s Ice Cream (North Liberty, IA) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    4.8* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $5

    05/23/2024 Heyn’s Ice Cream (319) 665-2249

    Saw this place in a search while visiting the Amana Colonies earlier this year and looked forward to an opportunity to stop and give it a try. Got the opportunity while traveling from the Moline area to Waterloo with a little time to spare, so took advantage of the opportunity.

    The exterior was clean, modern and inviting – with a literal buzz of excitement, activity and energy surrounding the building. The interior was a little dated, but clean and inviting – drawing your attention to the product that we are all there to enjoy.

    Best of all, and the reason for stopping in the first place, was the delicious ice cream. We shared the hand-dipped Black Raspberry Truffle (see picture), as we had already eaten a large dinner – and thoroughly enjoyed every bite! If you are in the area and love ice cream – you will definitely want to stop at Heyn’s!

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  • Cappy’s Pizza (Riverview, FL) Review

    Cappy’s Pizza (Riverview, FL) Review

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

    4.6* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 4*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $20

    05/20/2024 Cappy’s Pizza (813) 662-4811

    My Dad was up for pizza for dinner, so we looked around the Riverview area and chose Cappy’s Pizza. The exterior of the building was a clean, modern brick facade with decking on the upper levels giving it a bit of a European / New Orleans feel. The interior was full of classic agricultural and automotive signs from yesteryear and was well-lit.

    To start our meal, we ordered a large Greek Salad (see picture) to share and we were not disappointed – it was delicious! We ordered 3 pizzas to share (see pictures) – 2 NY Customs and a NY Cappy. We enjoy thinner crusts and found all of these options to be very good – wood-fired edges with plenty of sauce and toppings.

    A rock-solid pizza shop that I would recommend and look forward to a return.

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  • Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits (Lakeland, FL) Review

    Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits (Lakeland, FL) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    4.8* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $22

    05/20/2024 Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits (863) 937-4226

    We stopped here for lunch with my son and parents after a tour of his current jobsite in Lakeland. The atmosphere was amazing – clean and modern, yet rustic and welcoming. It is located in an old bank building (see pictures) and thus the ‘Federal’ in the name, with some tongue-in-cheek advertising on the signs outside (see pictures).

    We weren’t super hungry, so ordered a little on the light side and shared our dishes (as is our custom anyway). As an appetizer, we ordered the Onion Rings (see picture) and they were awesome – huge, crispy and bit off cleanly. For lunch we ordered (see pictures for each): Kansas City Burnt Ends, Three-Meat Combo, BBQ Reuben & Smoked Turkey Breast. All of the dishes were smokey, juicy and full of flavor – but that didn’t stop us from trying the various bbq sauces on the table (see picture).

    The next time you find yourself in Lakeland and looking for some good BBQ, stop by Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits.

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    Three-Meat Combo
    Three-Meat Combo
    BBQ Reuben
    Kansas City Burnt Ends
    Smoked Turkey Breast
    Onion Rings

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  • Tiki Docks (Riverview, FL) Review

    Tiki Docks (Riverview, FL) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    5.0* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 5*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $38

    05/19/2024 Tiki Docks (813) 683-8454

    Another visit to our son’s house (this time with my parents) and another awesome experience at Tiki Docks! This time we had 5 adults ordering so had the opportunity to try a few things…but still stuck with a couple of our favorites.

    Our dinner consisted of (see pictures for each): Mahalo Pork Sandwich, Fish & Chips, Surfing Shrimp Tacos, Pipeline Shrimp Cheese Grits and Pipeline Scallop Cheese Grits. We all shared bites and I’m happy to report that everyone thought all of the dishes were delicious!

    Best of all, this time we had enough help so decided to share a Banana Bread Ice Cream Sandwich for dessert (see picture). I was heavenly – all of us like banana bread, but grilled and paired with ice cream puts it over the top! Make sure that you give this a try on your next visit.

    09/29/2023 Tiki Docks (813) 683-8454

    For a combination of unique and tasty food in a great location on the river with top-end service and a reasonable value, you will love Tiki Docks! If you go, please say ‘Hi’ to Rachael from The Food & Drink Guy – she is a fantastic server.

    While I give very few full 5* reviews (usually the really nice places are also very expensive for example), I found this place to be quite unique and deserving of the recognition. We were visiting our son in the area and he suggested stopping here – and it was clearly our favorite place during our stay in Riverview. We’ve done the downtown Tampa and Ybor areas and found them both to be very nice – yet this place seems to have a great balance, hitting the top of the scales in all the areas that I rate (Food, Atmosphere, Value & Service).

    We started with a round of drinks, including a Mango Margarita (see picture) and a half dozen Oysters (see picture). My wife and I both love Taijin, so were thrilled to find it on the rim of the margarita – which was very good. We were surprised to hear that our son had never tried oysters before, so that was a primary driver to ordering them so he could try them. My wife and I enjoyed them, but our son is now knows that he is not an oysters fan…which meant one more for my wife to enjoy…

    For our main courses, my wife ordered the Pipeline Shrimp Cheese Grits (see picture), my son ordered the Tiki Wings (see picture) and I went with the Seared Ahi Saku (see picture). As we always to, we all shared sample bites from each others plates to enjoy multiple dishes and tastes. I found each of them to be near the top of similar dishes I’ve had elsewhere. The Seared Ahi Saku was prepared perfectly, was served on some great tasting fresh salsa and included a wonderful dipping sauce. There were two different flavors of wings and both were very good – juicy, tasty and delightful. Lastly, while the Pipeline Shrimp Cheesy Grits pushed the envelope on value coming in at $24 – it was sooo creamy, cheesy and delicious (I stole multiple bites of the cheesy grits).

    Lastly, and while we were already quite full, no meal is complete for me without at least a few bites of dessert. When in Floriday, it is quite hard to pass up Key Lime Pie (see picture), so we shared a piece of it. Again, it was VERY good – I would definitely recommend a piece before you leave!

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    Oysters
    Seared Ahi Saku
    Seared Ahi Tuna
    Mango Margarita
    Tiki Wings
    Pipeline Shrimp Cheese Grits
    Pipeline Shrimp Cheese Grits
    Key Lime Pie
    Surfing Shrimp Tacos
    Pipeline Scallop Cheese Grits
    Fish & Chips
    Mahalo Pork Sandwich
    Banana Bread

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  • Woody’s River Roo (Ellenton, FL) Review

    Woody’s River Roo (Ellenton, FL) Review

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

    3.6* (out of 5)

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    Food: 4*

    Atmosphere: 3*

    Value: 4*

    Service: 3*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably)

    Total check/person: $20

    05/18/2024 Woody’s River Roo (941) 722-2391

    We just finished up a 6 hour pontoon ride on the river and intercoastal waterway and the owner of the pontoon recommended this place for a bite to eat. It was a very open and lively place with a nice view of the river next to I75. As you might expect with many river stops – it is set up with an island-like theme to have a good time at the bar…but there isn’t much budget allocated to the bathrooms. The food and service were solid though, so I’d be up for stopping again on another day – especially after a long day on the water.

    We had already eaten lunches and snacks on the pontoon so weren’t that hungry, but did enjoy a tap beer and a Shrimp Basket (see picture). While the cole slaw quantity was minimal, the shrimp were crispy and tasty – and I really liked the dipping sauce.

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  • Al’s Dairy Freeze (Grimes, IA) Review

    Al’s Dairy Freeze (Grimes, IA) Review

    Rating: 5 out of 5.

    4.8* (out of 5)

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    Food: 5*

    Atmosphere: 5*

    Value: 5*

    Service: 4*

    Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely)

    Total check/person: $3

    05/12/2024 Al’s Dairy Freeze

    We were already full from a great stop for dinner…but then we saw a new ice cream shop that we hadn’t yet visited. There is always room in your stomach for ice cream – right?

    Since we had just eaten dinner, we decided to share a Sundae (see picture)…and since the large was only $1 more…why not splurge? While it was very tasty, we did have to eat quite quickly to keep the spill-over-melt situation to a minimum. It was worth every spoonful – if you are in the area, you definitely want to stop and try one of your favorite desserts!

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