99 Iowa Counties, 99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants [GALLERY]

As it turns out, there are great places to eat in ALL of Iowa's 99 counties! We decided to dig a little deeper into Iowa's food scene and highlight some of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state. 99, to be exact!

Each of the restaurants selected for this list has a Google rating of 4.5 stars or higher with at least 100 total reviews (when possible... some counties are VERY small!). *While some counties only have a handful of places to eat, many have several highly-rated and popular restaurants. This list only shows one per county, so you may want to do your own research before visiting a new area to find out what all of your delicious options are!*

• Adair County
  • Chuckwagon Restaurant, Adair
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (1,287 reviews)
• Adams County
  • Primrose, Corning
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (292 reviews)
• Allamakee County
  • The "Old" Rossville Store, Waukon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (444 reviews)
• Appanoose County
  • George & Nick's Pizza & Steakhouse, Centerville
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (955 reviews)
• Audubon County
  • Darrell's Place, Audubon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (658 reviews)
• Benton County
  • Crooked Antler, Van Horne
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (260 reviews)
• Black Hawk County
  • J's Homestyle Cooking, Cedar Falls
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,382 reviews)
• Boone County
  • Whistle Stop Cafe, Boone
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (591 reviews)
• Bremer County
  • AllyCatz GrubHouse, Denver
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (463 reviews)
• Buchanan County
  • Wolfey's Wapsi Outback, Quasqueton
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (538 reviews)
• Buena Vista County
  • Smokin' Hereford BBQ, Storm Lake
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (842 reviews)
• Butler County
  • Peppercorn Pantry, Aplington
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (101 reviews)
• Calhoun County
  • Shore Side Pub & Grub, Manson
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (229 reviews)
• Carroll County
  • BrickHaus Brews, Manning
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (158 reviews)
• Cass County
  • Plaza Azteca, Atlantic
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (769 reviews)
• Cedar County
  • Mi Tierra Mexican Grill, Tipton
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (517 reviews)
• Cerro Gordo County
  • Northwestern Steakhouse, Mason City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,055 reviews)
• Cherokee County
  • Gasthaus Bar & Grille, Cherokee
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (537 reviews)
• Chickasaw County
  • Klunder's Kafe, New Hampton
  • 4.7-star rating (1,376 reviews)
• Clarke County
  • La Corona, Osceola
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (526 reviews)
• Clay County
  • Chen's Garden, Spencer
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (487 reviews)
• Clayton County
  • St. Olaf Tavern, St. Olaf
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (589 reviews)
• Clinton County
  • Homer's Deli, Clinton
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (529 reviews)
• Crawford County
  • El Michoacano Tienda y Taqueria, Denison
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (180 reviews)
• Dallas County
  • Ambro's Roadhouse, De Soto
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (865 reviews)
• Davis County
  • Ray's Longbranch, Drakesville
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (158 reviews)
• Decatur County
  • Linden Street Coffeehouse, Lamoni
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (164 reviews)
• Delaware County
  • Delhi Landing, Delhi
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (457 reviews)
• Des Moines County
  • The Som, Burlington
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,108 reviews)
• Dickinson County
  • Burger & Company, Spirit Lake
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (496 reviews)
• Dubuque County
  • Breitbach's Country Dining, Balltown
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (1,498 reviews)
• Emmet County
  • Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, Estherville
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (458 reviews)
• Fayette County
  • Gunder Roadhouse, Elgin
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (515 reviews)
• Floyd County
  • Pub On the Cedar, Charles City
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (986 reviews)
• Franklin County
  • Willie's Restaurant, Hampton
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (238 reviews)
• Fremont County
  • The Emerald Isle, Imogene
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (183 reviews)
• Greene County
  • 209 Main, Paton
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (787 reviews)
• Grundy County
  • That Place Steakhouse, Conrad
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (630 reviews)
• Guthrie County
  • Tojo's Bar & Grill, Jamaica
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (266 reviews)
• Hamilton County
  • Pickles Pub, Kamrar
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (800 reviews)
• Hancock County
  • Britt Bar & Grill, Britt
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (125 reviews)
• Hardin County
  • Sunshine Cafe, Eldora
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (324 reviews)
• Harrison County
  • Twisted Tail Steakhouse & Saloon, Logan
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (1,349 reviews)
• Henry County
  • Antojitos Maya, Mt Pleasant
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (140 reviews)
• Howard County
  • Atomic Pizza Pub, Cresco
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (174 reviews)
• Humboldt County
  • Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant and Lounge, Thor
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (215 reviews)
• Ida County
  • Backdraft Bar and Grill, Holstein
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (549 reviews)
• Iowa County
  • Ox Yoke Inn, Amana
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (2,961 reviews)
• Jackson County
  • Bluff Lake Catfish Farm, Maquoketa
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (1,244 reviews)
• Jasper County
  • Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe, Prairie City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,893 reviews)
• Jefferson County
  • Sweet 'n Saucy BBQ & Catering, Fairfield
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (452 reviews)
• Johnson County
  • Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, Iowa City
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (1,620 reviews)
• Jones County
  • Hale Tap & Supper Club, Hale/Wyoming
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (624 reviews)
• Keokuk County
  • Sigourney Café, Sigourney
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (462 reviews)
• Kossuth County
  • Cinco de Mayo Restaurant, Algona
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (839 reviews)
• Lee County
  • Angelini's Ristorante Italiano, Keokuk
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (757 reviews)
• Linn County
  • Cobble Hill, Cedar Rapids
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (788 reviews)
• Louisa County
  • Sal Vitale's Italian Restaurant, Wapello
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (187 reviews)
• Lucas County
  • Williamson Tavern, Chariton
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (348 reviews)
• Lyon County
  • CHUDS Pub and Grub, Larchwood
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (170 reviews)
• Madison County
  • The Drift, Winterset
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (140 reviews)
• Mahaska County
  • Tasos' Steakhouse, Oskaloosa
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (1,353 reviews)
• Marion County
  • Manny's Diner, Knoxville
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (864 reviews)
• Marshall County
  • Taylor's Maid-Rite, Marshalltown
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,404 reviews)
• Mills County
  • Classic Cafe, Malvern
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (512 reviews)
• Mitchell County
  • Old County Seat Bar & Grill, Mitchell
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (255 reviews)
• Monona County
  • Frannie's Cafe, Onawa
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (596 reviews)
• Monroe County
  • Brick Street Grille, Johnson Style, Albia
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (346 reviews)
• Montgomery County
  • Casa De Oro Mexican Restaurant, Red Oak
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (661 reviews)
• Muscatine County
  • Boonie's On the Avenue, Muscatine
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (1,241 reviews)
• O'Brien County
  • Langer's Bar & Grill, Sheldon
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (470 reviews)
• Osceola County
  • 1015 Steak Company, Sibley
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (489 reviews)
• Page County
  • J Bruner's, Clarinda
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (500 reviews)
• Palo Alto County
  • The Wagon Wheel Cafe, West Bend
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (336 reviews)
• Plymouth County
  • Bob's Drive Inn, Le Mars
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,228 reviews)
• Pocahontas County
  • The Udder Cow, Pocahontas
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (165 reviews)
• Polk County
  • Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, Des Moines
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (9,360 reviews)
• Pottawattamie County
  • The Salty Dog Bar & Grill, Council Bluffs
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (2,096 reviews)
• Poweshiek County
  • Pagliai's Pizza, Grinnell
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,115 reviews)
• Ringgold County
  • Wagon Wheel Cafe, Tingley
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (82 reviews)
• Sac County
  • Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant, Lake View
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (297 reviews)
• Scott County
  • Machine Shed Restaurant, Davenport
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (6,153 reviews)
• Shelby County
  • Milk & Honey, Harlan
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (506 reviews)
• Sioux County
  • Sfumato Pizza, Alton
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (199 reviews)
• Story County
  • Hickory Park, Ames
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (6,584 reviews)
• Tama County
  • Rube's Steakhouse & Lounge, Montour
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (937 reviews)
• Taylor County
  • Frosty Trete, Bedford
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (221 reviews)
• Union County
  • Spencer’s Chophouse & Tavern, Creston
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (298 reviews)
• Van Buren County
  • Misty's Malt Shop, Keosauqua
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (703 reviews)
• Wapello County
  • Canteen Lunch in the Alley, Ottumwa
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (1,145 reviews)
• Warren County
  • Crouse Cafe, Indianola
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,274 reviews)
• Washington County
  • Café Dodici, Washington
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (425 reviews)
• Wayne County
  • Ludlow's Steakhouse, Corydon
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (315 reviews)
• Webster County
  • Taco Tico, Fort Dodge
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (1,751 reviews)
• Winnebago County
  • Teluwut Grille House & Pub, Lake Mills
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (702 reviews)
• Winneshiek County
  • Mabe's Pizza, Decorah
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (1,847 reviews)
• Woodbury County
  • Johnnie Mars Family Restaurant, Sioux City
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (1,731 reviews)
• Worth County
  • Cafe Mir, Fertile
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (256 reviews)
• Wright County
  • Fuel, Clarion
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (411 reviews)

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