There’s nothing like a delicious Iowa steak. We’re known around the country for producing some of the best beef around, and our Iowa steakhouses take that responsibility seriously. Visit any of these small town gems to discover the most flavorful and tender steaks in the Midwest.
- Rube’s Steakhouse, Montour
Google Local / Rube’s Steakhouse and Lounge
Google Local / Booboo Bingbang When Glen Rubenbauer opened up a tiny tavern in Montour in 1973, he could have never imagined the legendary steakhouse he was establishing. The indoor, open hearth grill is the centerpiece of the restaurant, and guests get to choose their cut and grill it how they like! Not only is a meal at Rube’s always delicious, but it’s an experience you’ll always remember.Address: 118 E Elm St, Montour, IA 50173
- The Rusty Duck, Dexter
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Google Local / Erin Minor The Rusty Duck has made a name for itself as Iowa’s King of Burgers, but their steaks are nothing to scoff at! While it’s always tempting to order an award winning burger, mix it up and try one of their filets, ribeyes, or even their prime rib. The seasoning is always just right, and you can’t go wrong with their homemade sides.Address: 732 Marshall St., Dexter, IA 50070
- Northwestern Steakhouse, Mason City
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Google Local / Jessica Loberg Northwestern Steakhouse is an Iowa icon. This quirky restaurant serves up Greek-style steaks alongside a menu of standard American cuts, and you’ll want to dig in to their house specialties. Any carnivore will fall in love at first bite.Address: 304 16th St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
- Twisted Tail Steakhouse and Saloon, Beebeetown
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Google Local / John Petry The Twisted Tail is way off the beaten path, but it’s worth the journey. When the weather is nice, you’ll find that bikers from all over the Midwest make the trek to dine here! They’re known for serving up one of the best prime ribs in all of Iowa.Address: 2849 335th St, Logan, IA 51546
- The Branding Iron, Thompson
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Google Local / Ryan Keck The Branding Iron has been a longtime favorite of Iowa foodies. Visit the small town of Thompson to feast on flavorful filet or tender prime rib, and pair it with seafood for the ultimate treat. If there’s one place to splurge, it would be the Branding Iron!Address: 135 Jackson St, Thompson, IA 50478
- Archie’s Waeside, Le Mars
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Google Local / Jason Moeller Archie’s is one restaurant that helped put Le Mars on the map! After winning a prestigious James Beard culinary award, thousands of foodies have traveled way out to this tiny town to try the famed dry-aged beef. No matter what cut you order, your tastebuds will be blown away.Address: 224 4th Ave NE, Le Mars, IA 51031
- Redwood Steakhouse, Anita
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Facebook / The Redwood Steakhouse Last on or list is a tiny town hidden gem that you’ve got to try this year. The Redwood Steakhouse maybe a little hard to find, but you’ll soon forget any navigational trouble when you take your first bite. Their steaks are always cooked to perfection, and you can top them with a variety of sauces and seafoods. Each Iowa cut here is hand-picked, and you’ll understand why this local treasure is packed on any weekend night. Address: 1807 White Pole Rd, Anita, IA 50020
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Google Local / Rube’s Steakhouse and Lounge
Google Local / Booboo Bingbang
When Glen Rubenbauer opened up a tiny tavern in Montour in 1973, he could have never imagined the legendary steakhouse he was establishing. The indoor, open hearth grill is the centerpiece of the restaurant, and guests get to choose their cut and grill it how they like! Not only is a meal at Rube’s always delicious, but it’s an experience you’ll always remember.Address: 118 E Elm St, Montour, IA 50173
Google Street View
Google Local / Erin Minor
The Rusty Duck has made a name for itself as Iowa’s King of Burgers, but their steaks are nothing to scoff at! While it’s always tempting to order an award winning burger, mix it up and try one of their filets, ribeyes, or even their prime rib. The seasoning is always just right, and you can’t go wrong with their homemade sides.Address: 732 Marshall St., Dexter, IA 50070
Google Local / Larry Rogers
Google Local / Jessica Loberg
Northwestern Steakhouse is an Iowa icon. This quirky restaurant serves up Greek-style steaks alongside a menu of standard American cuts, and you’ll want to dig in to their house specialties. Any carnivore will fall in love at first bite.Address: 304 16th St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
Google Local / Hartmut Biurk
Google Local / John Petry
The Twisted Tail is way off the beaten path, but it’s worth the journey. When the weather is nice, you’ll find that bikers from all over the Midwest make the trek to dine here! They’re known for serving up one of the best prime ribs in all of Iowa.Address: 2849 335th St, Logan, IA 51546
Facebook / The Branding Iron
Google Local / Ryan Keck
The Branding Iron has been a longtime favorite of Iowa foodies. Visit the small town of Thompson to feast on flavorful filet or tender prime rib, and pair it with seafood for the ultimate treat. If there’s one place to splurge, it would be the Branding Iron!Address: 135 Jackson St, Thompson, IA 50478
Facebook / Archie’s Waeside
Google Local / Jason Moeller
Archie’s is one restaurant that helped put Le Mars on the map! After winning a prestigious James Beard culinary award, thousands of foodies have traveled way out to this tiny town to try the famed dry-aged beef. No matter what cut you order, your tastebuds will be blown away.Address: 224 4th Ave NE, Le Mars, IA 51031
Facebook / The Redwood Steakhouse
Last on or list is a tiny town hidden gem that you’ve got to try this year. The Redwood Steakhouse maybe a little hard to find, but you’ll soon forget any navigational trouble when you take your first bite. Their steaks are always cooked to perfection, and you can top them with a variety of sauces and seafoods. Each Iowa cut here is hand-picked, and you’ll understand why this local treasure is packed on any weekend night. Address: 1807 White Pole Rd, Anita, IA 50020
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