The Beerhouse (Urbandale, IA) Review

4.25* (out of 5)

Food: 5*

Atmosphere: 4*

Value: 4*

Service: 4*

04/04/2024 The Beerhouse (515) 278-1821

Had the opportunity for a return trip after work with a friend since this place is close to my office and the food didn’t disappoint. Our server suggested the Patty Melt (see picture), so I went with that and we ordered Truffle Fries (see picture) to share. I was impressed with both items and would rate them well above average pub food.

A solid, modern bar with above average pub food and a good selection of tap beers.

03/2022
We stopped for dinner after seeing that they finally had reopened after a major remodel. Unbeknownst to us, it was their Grand Opening celebration a few hours earlier and it was still a little busy.

We chose to sit at the bar. I ordered the lamb gyro (see picture) and my wife ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with tater tots (see picture). I really liked the lamb gyro and while we both really like hot foods and generally order food at the hotter side of the range when offered, the Nashville Chicken sandwich was way too hot. My wife couldn’t eat it (pepper burn with not much flavor), so we opened it up to see the seasoning thickly pasted on the chicken. Once we scraped off as much of the pepper seasoning, the flavor was good, we liked the bun and the tater tots were also tasty and cooked well.

Unfortunately, we weren’t asked how the food was due to how busy it was, so we weren’t able to let them know before leaving.

January 2021
Stopped on our way home from dinner last night too have a beer. If you are still concerned about masks and close quarters, this might not be the place for you as most of the wait staff and customers did not wear them and the place was pretty full.

We enjoyed our stop though and the service was great. If you like darker beers and coffee…here is one for you to try that we created last night. I found the Boulevard Steep Drop coffee stout too bland, while the Left Hand Peanut Butter Milk Stout was too sweet, with a strong peanut butter flavor. My wife suggested mixing the 2 together, so I ordered a pint of the 2 mixed and found it delicious! If you like peanut butter and coffee, you will want to give this a try!

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