Tag: Dinner

  • Charlotte’s Kitchen (Johnston, IA) Review

    Charlotte’s Kitchen (Johnston, IA) Review

    ★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4*

  • Fleetwood at Saylorville (Polk City, IA) Review

    Fleetwood at Saylorville (Polk City, IA) Review

    ★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4*

  • Tom’s Town Distilling Co. (Kansas City, MO) Review

    Tom’s Town Distilling Co. (Kansas City, MO) Review

    ★★★★ 4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 06/10/2023 We stopped here because it was on our walk to dinner from our hotel…and a friend that joined us for the weekend was named Tom. We ended up liking the place enough that we stopped back for brunch the following morning…

  • Jack Stack Barbecue – Freight House (Kansas City, MO) Review

    Jack Stack Barbecue – Freight House (Kansas City, MO) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 06/10/2023 We have eaten at several Jack Stack Barbecue venues in Kansas City and have really enjoyed them, so when this place was within walking distance on a recent stay, it rose to the top of our list for dinner. We had another…

  • Maid-Rite (Lamoni, IA) Review

    Maid-Rite (Lamoni, IA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* 06/09/2023 Although it is a technically a fast food restaurant where you order at the counter and they deliver your food to the table, the food was very good and the service was above average. Our group ordered a Tenderloin sandwich (see picture),…

  • Brazen Open Kitchen Bar (Dubuque, IA) Review

    Brazen Open Kitchen Bar (Dubuque, IA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 06/06/2023 We were determined to have a steak tonight while in town on business travel and several other places that we checked weren’t open on a Tuesday night. This place is quite an impressive venue – wide open atmosphere that highlights the chefs…

  • 7 Hills Brewing Company Review (Dubuque, IA)

    7 Hills Brewing Company Review (Dubuque, IA)

    3.75* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* 06/05/2023 I’ve been here a few times on business trips but just finally posting some pictures along with my review. I’ve enjoyed sampling different beers on each visit and have also had food on at least one other occasion. If you are stopping…

  • Francies (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Francies (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 06/03/2023 Francies Have had on my Want to Go list since Cityview listed it for best local bar food in 2022 and finally had the opportunity after the Craft Beer Festival. While we were a little leery of what…

  • Bar Louie (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    Bar Louie (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 06/02/2023 Update after stopping back for their Happy Hour when we found that it ran until 7pm on HappyHourDesMoines.com. We splurged on Signature drinks and made our meals from the appetizers just to try them. We enjoyed several Signature Martinis (see pictures), the…

  • De Rice (Johnston, IA) Review

    De Rice (Johnston, IA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* I had no idea this place had opened so close to our home.  Went with a group from work today and loved it.  The free soup and fried appetizer was very good, the service was friendly, the food was…

  • Monarch Kitchen & Bar (Davenport, IA) Review

    Monarch Kitchen & Bar (Davenport, IA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 3* Service: 4* 04/20/2023 We were looking for a place to stop for lunch before leaving the area and found this place. This appears to be a relatively new restaurant and I really liked the atmosphere inside and out (modern, clean and open) – and the…

  • Alexander’s Patisserie (Mountain View, CA) Review

    Alexander’s Patisserie (Mountain View, CA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 04/16/2023 What a fantastic stop to serve my voracious sweet tooth on our last day before leaving the area! We took a stroll down the street and as the saying goes…I’ve never met a sweets shop that I don’t like. Everything about this…

  • Demitri’s Taverna (Livermore, CA) Review

    Demitri’s Taverna (Livermore, CA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 04/15/2023 Stopped here while walking the street with friends after a visit to a winery…drawn in by the lively atmosphere and friendly people at the door. We had reservations for dinner later, so limited ourselves to drinks and an appetizer. I ordered a…

  • Zona Rosa Mexican (San Jose, CA) Review

    Zona Rosa Mexican (San Jose, CA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 04/15/2023 Our friends took us here during our visit to the San Jose area and it just might be my favorite Mexican restaurant. Other than it being a little pricey – everything was some of the best we’ve experienced at a Mexican restaurant.…

  • Chelokababi Persian Cuisine (Sunnyvale, CA) Review

    Chelokababi Persian Cuisine (Sunnyvale, CA) Review

    4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 04/14/2023 Our friends brought us here while we were visiting them and boy, was it a treat! While I’ve previously experienced some Persian food, it was not to this level of quality nor was it with a guide who was Persian and could…

  • Sweet Percent (Brooklyn Park, MN) Review

    Sweet Percent (Brooklyn Park, MN) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 04/08/2023 Saw this place after dropping my wife off for shopping and given my voracious sweet tooth…I had to check it out! Since Bubble Tea was in the name I had to try it, going with a recommendation with half the sugar from…

  • El Loro Mexican Grill (Brooklyn Park, MN) Review

    El Loro Mexican Grill (Brooklyn Park, MN) Review

    4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* 04/08/2023 We were in the mood for Mexican while visiting our son so met him here based on a recommendation from one of his coworkers. While the communication with our server was a little challenging (I view that as a positive by the…

  • Sakari Sushi Lounge (Des Moines, IA) Review

    Sakari Sushi Lounge (Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 03/31/2023 Sakari Sushi Lounge Several friends recommended this place within a few days, so we took the opportunity to stop by with friends from Brazil who also enjoy sushi. We were advised to get reservations as they are very…

  • Wahlburger’s @ HyVee (Grimes, IA) Review

    Wahlburger’s @ HyVee (Grimes, IA) Review

    4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* 03/27/2023 Wahlburger’s @ HyVee (Grimes, IA) I’ve stopped here a few times for Happy Hour on the way home from work and finally took the time for pictures to document the trip tonight. My wife joined me and we…

  • El Guapo’s Tequila & Tacos (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    El Guapo’s Tequila & Tacos (West Des Moines, IA) Review

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 03/17/2023 We stopped here for a drink on the way home from dinner last night and once again enjoyed our experience at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. The selection of unique cocktails is extensive here and we really enjoy them. Last night…