This is the kind of storefront restaurant you'd hope to find in every small Iowa county seat town, but usually don't. It has a touch of elegance, but also a casual and intimate serving bar area upstairs. The menu has a little something for everybody, and while the service isn't too peppy it is quite adequate. Not real vegetarian-friendly, but there's enough. Don't miss the vintage pull-chain loos in the upstairs water closet and the electric bug gate that once graced the back door when the building was a butcher shop operated by his grandparents.
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Bill H.
As always had a great dinner and time with Dirk and his staff. Everyone in our party of 10 love their meals and gave high marks to Holly who to care of every need.
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Michael W.
Tyler and Downing's is an elegant restaurant smack-dab in the middle of Anamosa. Once a butcher shop and grocery store, the owners have kept the building's history and charm while converting it into a high-class affair. The exposed brick walls, stamped tin ceiling and long, narrow space remind me of The Pepper Sprout in downtown Dubuque. The menu focuses on traditional steak and seafood entrees. Service was slow at first, but picked up once the waitress came around. The highlight of my meal was a large slice of chocolate cake - a rich, moist piece of heaven. There is also a small bar upstairs.
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David G.
This place was awesome! Walked in with a couple of guests for lunch today. We were a little skeptical when we walked in and the owner said, "I am the waitress, cook, cashier, and floor entertainment!" Apparently, his staff (of 1) didn't make it in today. We had time, so we decided to stay. I ordered the wings with buffalo sauce and blue cheese, and a cup of Tuscan soup. The soup was amazing! When I took my first bit of a wing, I pushed the blue cheese and buffalo sauce to the side. These wings really are SMOKED! They tasted so good I didn't need anything with them! Finally, if you get the chance to eat lunch here on a Wednesday, do it! There's a group of local ladies that were there for lunch and ended up serving us with jokes and a smile! I may even go out of my way to eat here again soon!
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Amanda H.
$12 for a salad that consists of bagged iceberg lettuce, walnuts, parmesan, craisins, and grilled chicken is already a rip off. Throw in a twist tie and chunk of plastic from the bag and then it's really a rip off. The server should have known to at least offer a discount of sorts, rather than an expletive and apology.
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Brandon R.
Been here a few times when we visit family in Anamosa. I love this place. Food is great and the bar area is always a lot of fun. I highly recommend.
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Eric S.
After having several pleasurable experiences in the past (and not having been there in several years) a group of us decided to try Tyler and Downing's out for New Years Eve...... BIG MISTAKE First after trying to order a Heineken the waitress came back and informed us that "they either don't carry or are out of Heineken".... Really, you don't know this? Which is it? Then we were brought a warm bottle of wine and when asked about it we were told "well what do you want to do, it is the last bottle of that we have". We had to ask for an ice bucket twice, before that was brought out. Then on to dinner.., two of us ordered the petite filet and two ordered the bigger 8oz filet. We were all brought the petite filet. When we questioned the waitress she looked at her order sheet (which it appeared was a book from as much as she was writing) we were told we all ordered petite filets. I immediately asked to talk to a manager and he waitress huffed and rolled her eyes and marched away. About 5 minutes a later a person came over and introduced herself as "not the manager but someone who helps out here sometimes" and apologized and offered our drinks for free. She later told us that the owner was very sorry and actually approved the free drinks (our assumption is that meant the owner was there????? Maybe they could have came over and talked to us). Needless to say our waitress never came back, we did choke down badly cooked steaks (WAY OVERDONE) and gummy mashed potatoes and promptly left. Needless to say it was an unpleasant dining experience that was a combination of bad food, warm drinks, and very poor "unpolished" wait staff. WE WILL NOT BE BACK.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Dave D.
This is the kind of storefront restaurant you'd hope to find in every small Iowa county seat town, but usually don't. It has a touch of elegance, but also a casual and intimate serving bar area upstairs. The menu has a little something for everybody, and while the service isn't too peppy it is quite adequate. Not real vegetarian-friendly, but there's enough. Don't miss the vintage pull-chain loos in the upstairs water closet and the electric bug gate that once graced the back door when the building was a butcher shop operated by his grandparents.
(4)Bill H.
As always had a great dinner and time with Dirk and his staff. Everyone in our party of 10 love their meals and gave high marks to Holly who to care of every need.
(5)Michael W.
Tyler and Downing's is an elegant restaurant smack-dab in the middle of Anamosa. Once a butcher shop and grocery store, the owners have kept the building's history and charm while converting it into a high-class affair. The exposed brick walls, stamped tin ceiling and long, narrow space remind me of The Pepper Sprout in downtown Dubuque. The menu focuses on traditional steak and seafood entrees. Service was slow at first, but picked up once the waitress came around. The highlight of my meal was a large slice of chocolate cake - a rich, moist piece of heaven. There is also a small bar upstairs.
(4)David G.
This place was awesome! Walked in with a couple of guests for lunch today. We were a little skeptical when we walked in and the owner said, "I am the waitress, cook, cashier, and floor entertainment!" Apparently, his staff (of 1) didn't make it in today. We had time, so we decided to stay. I ordered the wings with buffalo sauce and blue cheese, and a cup of Tuscan soup. The soup was amazing! When I took my first bit of a wing, I pushed the blue cheese and buffalo sauce to the side. These wings really are SMOKED! They tasted so good I didn't need anything with them! Finally, if you get the chance to eat lunch here on a Wednesday, do it! There's a group of local ladies that were there for lunch and ended up serving us with jokes and a smile! I may even go out of my way to eat here again soon!
(5)Amanda H.
$12 for a salad that consists of bagged iceberg lettuce, walnuts, parmesan, craisins, and grilled chicken is already a rip off. Throw in a twist tie and chunk of plastic from the bag and then it's really a rip off. The server should have known to at least offer a discount of sorts, rather than an expletive and apology.
(1)Brandon R.
Been here a few times when we visit family in Anamosa. I love this place. Food is great and the bar area is always a lot of fun. I highly recommend.
(4)Eric S.
After having several pleasurable experiences in the past (and not having been there in several years) a group of us decided to try Tyler and Downing's out for New Years Eve...... BIG MISTAKE First after trying to order a Heineken the waitress came back and informed us that "they either don't carry or are out of Heineken".... Really, you don't know this? Which is it? Then we were brought a warm bottle of wine and when asked about it we were told "well what do you want to do, it is the last bottle of that we have". We had to ask for an ice bucket twice, before that was brought out. Then on to dinner.., two of us ordered the petite filet and two ordered the bigger 8oz filet. We were all brought the petite filet. When we questioned the waitress she looked at her order sheet (which it appeared was a book from as much as she was writing) we were told we all ordered petite filets. I immediately asked to talk to a manager and he waitress huffed and rolled her eyes and marched away. About 5 minutes a later a person came over and introduced herself as "not the manager but someone who helps out here sometimes" and apologized and offered our drinks for free. She later told us that the owner was very sorry and actually approved the free drinks (our assumption is that meant the owner was there????? Maybe they could have came over and talked to us). Needless to say our waitress never came back, we did choke down badly cooked steaks (WAY OVERDONE) and gummy mashed potatoes and promptly left. Needless to say it was an unpleasant dining experience that was a combination of bad food, warm drinks, and very poor "unpolished" wait staff. WE WILL NOT BE BACK.
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