Few People Know One Of The Nicest Restaurants In America Is Hiding In Small-Town Iowa
Raymond Goldfield
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There is no more iconic restaurant than the old-fashioned steakhouse, but today many of the most popular city steakhouses will break the bank! You’ll get the best cuts around – but it’s more like an anniversary splurge than a classic meal. That’s why many meat lovers are heading off the beaten path to discover lesser-known steakhouses far away from the big city. Located in Sibley, not far from Iowa’s northern border, 1015 Steak Company is a small-town steakhouse in Iowa that serves up top-quality meat and local specialties, cooked to perfection, in a laid-back atmosphere. Not only is the main course great, but the steakhouse goes above and beyond when it comes to the sides. We’re sure of one thing – if you take the trip out to Sibley, your taste buds will thank you for a visit to one of the best small-town restaurants in Iowa.
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Have you visited 1015 Steak Company in Sibley? Let us know about your visit to this small-town steakhouse, and tell us your favorite small-town restaurants in Iowa in the comments section. You can find out more about the menu on the 1015 Steak Company website and the Facebook page of this small-town Iowa steakhouse. While you’re in the Sibley area, head a few miles north to find Hawkeye Point, the highest point in Iowa.
Small-town restaurants are always a favorite, but they can take quite a drive to get there – so make sure you’re prepared with Only In Your State’s list of essential road trip supplies.
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Much like Sibley's steakhouse gem, these out-of-the-way destinations are worth the treat.
- Henry's Diner, a classic roadside diner on the Old Lincoln Highway, can be found in a tiny town of under 700 people - meaning it gets most of its business from through-traffic, and it's well worth the stop. It looks like a truck stop, but the fuel here is for people - hearty plates of bacon, eggs, and pancakes for breakfast, followed by some of Iowa's best fried chicken and burgers for lunch. The restaurant even offers a prime rib dinner as a regular special!
- Red Barn Restaurant and Campground requires a trip up to the very north of Iowa in Lansing, and it can be found on a working campground popular with road trippers. Even if you're not staying, the local restaurant is worth a stop. The Red Barn has the vibe of an old-fashioned saloon and serves good ol' country cooking - including cowboy-style barbecue, loose-meat sandwiches, delicious squeaky cheese curds, and fried beignets for dessert.
- Frannie's Cafe is located in the tiny town of Onawa on the far western side of Iowa, in a long stretch of open road between Council Bluffs and Sioux City. This rustic family-style cafe feels like an oasis when driving, and the food is just as good as you'd expect from a place that looks like mom's kitchen. Homemade soups, hot beef sandwiches, and homemade pies and cinnamon rolls are just some of the reasons to pay a visit. Don't miss the country store on your way out!
- Klunder's Kafe is one of our favorite roadside stops in Iowa, and the tiny town of New Hampton attracts quite the audience for this popular breakfast spot. It's located in a building that looks like a humble farmhouse, but it's packed every morning as locals dig into some of the best French toast and cinnamon rolls in Iowa. Some of Iowa's best pies are always available for dessert!