There's nothing quite like sitting out on the patio on a pleasant summer evening, enjoying some good food and good friends while you watch the sun set over the water. You can find that little slice of heaven right here in Iowa. Here are eight amazing restaurants that will provide you with a jaw-dropping view, as well as some mouth-watering food, right here at home!
Iowa has a lot of rural counties, and those on a road trip may find themselves looking around for a place to eat that isn't a gas station! This is especially the case in the more remote areas of the state - and northwestern Iowa certainly qualifies. Sure, there's Sioux City and a few other hubs, but there is a lot of farmland in between. That's why it's all the more exciting to find a great rural diner in Iowa - and that's exactly what we found in the town of Pomeroy. The Co-Op Bar and Grill is a charming local joint that serves up humble but delicious food at affordable prices - perfect for a road trip - but that's not the only reason to stop in here. This place lives up to its name: It has 69 owners to make this a true town project. You're getting more than a meal when you visit this eatery - you're getting a welcome from the whole town!
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Like an oasis in the middle of the prairie, the Co-Op Bar and Grill might be the only diner cooperative in Iowa.
Have you visited the Co-Op Bar and Grill in Pomeroy? What did you think of this unique rural diner in Iowa? Tell us all about your meal in the comments section! As you'd expect from a humble place like this, it keeps a low profile online, but you can follow the Co-Op Bar and Grill Facebook page for details on daily specials. It might be a long ride to get here if you're coming from Des Moines, but this makes a great stop on the way to a place like Storm Lake - where you'll find the beautiful Awaysis Beach and can book a room at the King's Pointe Waterpark Resort, one of our favorite family getaways in Iowa.
Taylor's Maid-Rite in Marshalltown has an interesting history. You may ask, "Where was the Maid-Rite invented?" Way back in 1926, a butcher named Fred Angell started selling a loose meat sandwich out of his shop, and soon he opened a restaurant in Muscatine, Iowa. He named the sandwich a "Maid-Rite", and people flocked to feast on this tasty, unique burger spin-off. In 1927, Angell franchised the idea, and in 1928, Cliff Taylor opened the restaurant in Marshalltown. For nearly a century, Taylor's Maid-Rite has earned a reputation for being Iowa's most legendary sandwich shop. What's in a Maid Rite? Let's find out!
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For more than 90 years, the Taylor family has been operating a Maid-Rite shop in Marshalltown, Iowa.
We love the open kitchen idea where we can watch the staff cook our meals.
Maid-Rite sandwiches are signature Iowa loose meat delicacies. You'll enjoy ground hamburger seasoned with a secret blend of spices topped with pickles, onions, and mustard.
Dining at Taylor's Maid-Rite is an Iowa tradition that's been part of Hawkeye culture for nearly a century. Stop by and see what the hype is all about!
The hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
Taylor's Maid-Rite in Marshalltown offers more information on its website. Have you visited this eatery in Iowa? Please share your experience in the comments below.
