Why not take a break from the kitchen, or the city, to try food and local flavor. Sample the best tenderloin sandwiches in Iowa, classic steakhouse fare, delicious home cooked roast beef dinners or pan-fried chicken...all at small town prices. You won't leave hungry when you leave here!
Stoner Drug & Soda Fountain, 1105 Main St.
Stop in for a Green River or Fried Egg Sundae…it really is ice cream!
Phone: 712-382-2551
Whip's Steak House Saloon, 812 Illinois Street
No reservations needed, just grab some peanuts and head to your seat for an excellent steak dinner or the sumptuous prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights.
Lunch: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: Tues-Sat 5-9 p.m.
Phone: 712-374-2728
Penn Drug, 714 Illinois St.
The oldest pharmacy and soda fountain in Iowa.
Phone: 712-374-2513
Emerson: Shirley's Home Café, 703 Morton Ave.
Excellent home-cooked meals at reasonable prices. It's where the area farmers like to eat and everyone else does too. Typical lunch is roast beef dinner, that melts in your mouth. Served buffet style with mashed potatoes, several salads, bread and dessert. Restaurant is decorated with chickens and roosters.
Mon-Thurs 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri-Sat 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Phone: 712-824-7644
Malvern: Latte' Da Café, 317 Main Street
Serving gourmet coffees, sweet treats, breakfast and lunch throughout the week, dinners on Friday and Saturday night. Wide range of specials. Entertainment - call for schedule.
Monday baked goods only.
Tues-Thurs 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fri-Sat 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone: 712-624-9191
The Tin Cup, Main Street/Business District
Western theme. Chicken and Fish special on Friday nights 5:00-9:00 p.m. Nightly specials at fantastic value.
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tues-Sat 5-9 p.m.
Phone: 712-484-3828
The Rose, 4 West Main Street
Celebrating 20 years, this family style restaurant is known for their Chicken dinners that are the same recipe of "The Famous Rose's Lodge" that was one of Omaha's favorites.
Tues-Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Closed Sun-Mon
Phone: 712-487-3609
Mineola Steakhouse, 408 Main Street
Great steaks and fun atmosphere. On the Wabash Trace Bike Trail. April to late October folks bike from the Lewis and Clark Trailhead in Council Bluffs every Thursday evening for Taco/Margarita Night, karaoke bar and dancing.
Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Cash Only
Phone: 712-526-2078
Web site: http://www.mineolasteakhouse.com
Bear Creek BBQ, 204 Sharp Street
Fast casual restaurant featuring hickory smoked ribs, pork, chicken and beef sandwiches with baked beans, coleslaw and potatoes.
Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-527-1093
360 Steakhouse, 1 Harrah's Blvd.
Great View. Great Food. On the twelfth floor of Harrah's Casino Hotel.
Fine dining, great selection of appetizers, steaks, seafood and specialties.
Sun-Thurs 5-10 p.m.
Fri-Sat 5-10:30 p.m.
Also home to the Fresh Market Square Buffet. Serving dishes from all over the world, Asian, Italian, Mexican and American favorites.
7 days a week
Phone: 712-329-6000
Web site: http://www.harrahs.com
Jack Binion's Steakhouse, 2701 23rd Avenue. Horseshoe Casino.
Fresh cuts of aged prime steaks and fresh seafood. Prepared by master chefs. Extensive wine list. Fine Dining, reservations best.
5:30-11 p.m.
Phone: 712-396-3806
Also, Village Square Buffet
623 different dishes on the Buffet.
Lunch Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dinner 4-10 p.m.
Seafood buffet every Friday 4-10:30 p.m.
Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Phone: 712-323-2500
Web site: http://www.harrahs.com
Waterfront Grill, 2200 River Road
Ameristar Casino. The ambience is gracious, yet cozy, elegant yet relaxed. Lamb chops, Alaskan King Crab, sublime desserts. Private club atmosphere.
5-10 pm
Closed Mon
Phone: 877-462-7827
Other options include the Prairie Mill Café with a country-style menu
6 a.m.-2 a.m.
And the Heritage Buffet with dinner specials like the crab leg dinners on Friday nights.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-11 p.m.
Phone: 712-328-8888
Web site: http://www.ameristar.com
Sam's Italian Villa, 3312 Broadway
Italian Bistro. Open lunch and dinner. Great food, fair price. Italian sausage sandwich is excellent. Also steaks, seafood and chicken.
Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri- Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Phone: 712-0322-9783
Pink Poodle, 633 Old Lincoln Highway
Quaint small town favorite known for its steaks and prime rib.
Tues-Thurs 5-10 p.m.
Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m.
Sun 3-9 p.m.
Phone: 712-545-3744.
Penny's Diner, 130 S. Willow Road
Partnered with the Oak Tree Inn and styled after a 50's malt shop, this type of place is a tough find. Serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and of course malts the old fashioned way.
Phone: 712-642-3000
Bunkhouse Cafe, 123 N. 4th Ave.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wraps, sandwiches, homemade soups and home-cooked meals including meatloaf, porkchops, chicken, seafood and steak. Best breakfast around.
Closed Mondays
Tues-Wed 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thur-Fri 6 a.m.-7p.m.
Sat 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun 8 a.m.-1p.m.
Phone: 712-644-3944
Brick Street Station, 524 Lincoln Way
Inside an old re-modeled gas station on the Lincoln Highway, this little stop makes great deli sandwiches, soups and always has homemade cinnamon rolls and pie. Along the restored Lincoln Highway.
7 a.m.-4p.m. daily
Phone: 712-647-3030
4th Street Cafe, 202 4th Street
Cozy café serving delicious home-cooked meals.
Phone: 712-277-9106
Bomgaars Lunch Counter, 3rd & Douglas Streets
Deli-style, offering snacks, drinks, desserts and daily specials for breakfast and lunch.
Phone: 712-277-2000
Buffalo Alice, 1022 4th Street
Dining/pub featuring 120 varieties of domestic and imported beers, legendary pizza, spaghetti and wings.
Phone: 712-255-4822
Fuji Bay, 513 6th Street
An ethnic Japanese restaurant serving sushi, teriyaki and tempura foods.
Phone: 712-277-3633
MacBehr's Sports Bar & Steakhouse, 1201 4th Street ( Upper level)
Come watch your favorite game on our three 11x11 foot projection televisions, and 13 other TVs. Full menu available including appetizers, pastas, sandwiches, steaks, chops and chicken dishes. Live music on weekends.
Phone: 712-224-4644
Outfitters Grill & Winners Circle Deli, At the Argosy Casino
Set in an old-time fisherman's wharf with oars, fishnets and canoes hung from the walls and ceiling, guests will enjoy a variety of good food.
Phone: 712-294-5600
Web Site: http://www.pngaming.com