Steakhouses of Iowa

**ddisu** · 04-06-2010, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Monkey

Do they serve planked fish because the woman I work for won't eat anywhere (except breakfast) where they don't offer a planked whitefish. She is strange but she pays me well so I must work hard at finding a good restaurant with planked fish. The funny thing is, she seldom orders it. Its just a standard she holds me to.

Are you some type of gigalo? And what kind of weird things is this woman into?

**IcSyU** · 04-06-2010, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by ddisu

Are you some type of gigalo? And what kind of weird things is this woman into?

**Cy Hard** · 04-06-2010, 04:52 PM

If money is no option, go to 801 Grand. If they don't have a planked whitefish, they'll probably track down some and make it anyways.

**Cyclonestate78** · 04-06-2010, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Monkey

Do they serve planked fish because the woman I work for won't eat anywhere (except breakfast) where they don't offer a planked whitefish. She is strange but she pays me well so I must work hard at finding a good restaurant with planked fish. The funny thing is, she seldom orders it. Its just a standard she holds me to.

Is she your boss or your wife(which I guess means your boss)?

**alarson** · 04-06-2010, 04:55 PM

On a side note, it seems 801 forgot to renew their domain name online...

**tellmac** · 04-06-2010, 04:59 PM

Brietbachs in Balltown!!! North of Dubuque.

**Meinhardt4ISU** · 04-06-2010, 05:05 PM

WOW! Fanatics how can you be asked a question like this and not say the Big Steer in Altoona. Great people own the place, nice enviroment, and they know how to cook a Rare Steak. Might I suggest you order a Polar Bear after your meal. (milkshake with amaretto and peices of strawberry. )

It's The place I would go and I know alittle better then these yahoos above me. I raise the wonderful animals. GO BEEF!

There are not alot of things better on this earth then a perfectly grilled steak.

**Monkey** · 04-06-2010, 05:14 PM

No, she is not my wife although once in a great while on the road for business I get some privileges.

**CYKID** · 04-06-2010, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Monkey

I was flying home from Kazistan to Des Moines and I grabbed the airline mag and looked for the rating of steakhouses I could go to that night. Alas, there was no Iowa steakhouse listing and I was lost as to where to go.

Can a CF fan help me out?

If you are flying home to Des Moines how do you not know where the good steak houses are?

**lakeliving** · 04-06-2010, 05:54 PM

Rusty Duck in Dexter, well worth the drive. Nicks in WDM, extremely tender!

**synapticwave** · 04-06-2010, 06:02 PM

If you're a grill-your-own kind of guy, the best cuts are at the Open Flame, north of Ames in Gilbert.

**crazyclone21** · 04-06-2010, 06:06 PM

I know its far from all of you in Central Iowa, but if you get to the northwest corner of the state, Archie's in Le Mars is worth a visit. Delicious hand cut steaks voted as Rachel Ray's #2 steak house in the U.S. and CNN's top 5 in the world. Ask for the Benny Wycher (sp?) Not on the menu but a delicious 22-24 oz. tenderloin/filet mignon cut. Its about the size of a roast and delicious! Try it out sometime!

**68clone** · 04-06-2010, 06:33 PM

I like Skips on Fleur Drive for their ribeye, and Greenbriar in Johnston for their ribeye with gunmetal crust.

**Monkey** · 04-06-2010, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by CYKID

If you are flying home to Des Moines how do you not know where the good steak houses are?

Home is actually Chicago; I had an appointment at Principal and that is what I meant.

**CyTom** · 04-06-2010, 06:56 PM

801 Grand as they dry age their steaks, but if she likes seafood you might hit Splash.

The chef at Sbrocco cooked the best steak I've had in my life when he had his own restaurant Sage, so might be worth passing by their to see if they have it on the menu. It was served with Lobster Risotto. Computer is getting wet from drool!