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Iowa boasts a broad array of dining options to satisfy any taste. Discover 99 restaurants (one for each county) to get you started. Happy dining!
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The Lucky Pig
The 2014 winner of Iowa’s Best Tenderloin, The Lucky Pig is a hometown favorite. In addition to tenderloins, try the prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights and the pie of the day.
The Rusty Duck
Winner of Iowa’s Best Burger in 2011, The Rusty Duck is a gem of a bar and grill just off Interstate 80. The portions are generous and the food is perfectly cooked to your liking.
209 Main
209 Main serves fresh, contemporary American fare along with specialty drinks and cocktails topped off with fabulous desserts. Open for lunch and dinner, their menu offers an assortment of delicious dishes that will have you coming back to Paton time and time again.
Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe
Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe is the definition of a jack-of-all-trades eatery. Serving soft serve ice cream and an endless list of sundaes (including apple pie and s’mores) and other ice cream creations, Goldie's was also the 2009 winner of Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin.
Zeno's Pizza
A central Iowa staple for nearly 64 years in the same downtown location, albeit with different owners. The restaurant is known for traditional pizza concoctions as well as a few original options. The Bavarian pizza includes bacon and sauerkraut. And Zeno's offers a BLT, which, just like the sandwich, is a pie loaded with bacon, lettuce and tomato, along with homemade sauce and provolone cheese.
Fong's Pizza
Features on the Travel Channel and the Cooking Channel made Fong's signature Crab Rangoon Pizza even more famous. Enjoy the Chinese décor, Tiki drinks and unique pizzas.
Prairie Canary
"Local" is the best word to describe Grinnell's charming Prairie Canary Restaurant and Bar where Chef Paul Durr makes a special effort to showcase local products and food producers.
Hickory Park
Since its opening in 1970, this Ames institution has satisfied diners with a menu of more than 100 selections, most notably a variety of hickory-smoked meats served in generous portions.
Sweets on Main
Only 1,677 people live in Traer, but it's home to some of the state's best super premium ice cream, made from all natural ingredients. The main street staple also serves breakfast and lunch.