They don’t make you wash the dishes at Rube’s Steakhouse, but they do ask you to give a hand with the cooking. Rube’s is a delicious Iowa steakhouse in Montour with a twist – you get to grill your own steak. It’s an incredibly good time and the perfect excuse for a night out with some friends, your family, or someone special. Grab your tongs – here’s what you need to know about Rube’s.

Montour is a tiny town in Central Iowa - it's about an hour northeast of Des Moines. The restaurant started in 1973 when Glen Rubenbauer "Rube" opened a tavern that allowed people to grill their own steaks.
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The enterprise was a big hit. People loved grilling big, hand-cut steaks over an indoor, open-hearth grill. Nearly five decades later, it's still a blast.
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The steaks that customers grill are from high-quality corn-fed beef. Through a partnership with Iowa Premium, every steak the restaurant serves supports local family farmers raising black Angus within 150 miles of the steakhouse.
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Meals also include salad, Texas toast, baked beans, and baked or skillet-fried potatoes.
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Rube's is a destination for celebrations, date nights and family outings. Reservations are recommended.
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The restaurant strongly encourages people to grill their own food. You are not on your own though - friendly and helpful servers are at the ready if you can use a hand or have any questions.
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You don't have to make everything yourself at Rube's. Talented bartenders will make some wonderful cocktails you can enjoy while you gill your steak.
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While Rube’s is known for its steak it has other options available for diners, including several chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetable items. If you can’t make it to Montour, there’s also a second location in Waukee, Iowa. A related business, Rube’s Meat Company, also ships fresh Rube’s steaks nationwide. Do you love great steak? Here are some more steakhouses you should put on your list.

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