General Store Pub Is A Little-Known Iowa Restaurant That’s In The Middle Of Nowhere, But Worth The Drive
Not many restaurants can claim to be permanently immortalized in a work of art, but General Store Pub in tiny quarry town Stone City, Iowa can do just that. Famous American painter Grant Wood, known best for his portrait “American Gothic” painted in the same year, also completed “Stone City Iowa” in 1930. In the painting, what was then the town’s general store sits on the right side next to the Wapsipinicon River. It’s a lovely, pastoral picture that captures middle America in the early 20th century.
No longer a store, General Store Pub is a treat. The limestone building constructed in 1897 is still a local fixture for its ambience next to the river, its live music, and of course its food and drinks.
The menu is an all-American mash-up of usual pub favorites, including burgers, pizza, and sandwiches. You can even make your burger an “American Gothic” and get a double patty for an extra $4. This being Iowa, you can also score a mean pork tenderloin sandwich.
Not to be missed are the appetizers, including The Tacklebox, a mix of waffle fries, fried mushrooms, and other fried goodies. It’s the perfect counterpart to a round of beers.
Look out for the nightly specials, including Prime Rib Night every Saturday and BBQ Rib Night every first Friday of the month. Check out the restaurant’s website and Facebook page for more information.
Have you visited General Store Pub? Is it worth the drive? Let us know in the comments!
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Address: General Store Pub, 12612 Stone City Rd, Anamosa, IA 52205, USA
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