Excellent steak, big menu. Cold wine. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Friday evening and it got very crowded while we were there. If I'm ever through Waterloo again, will definitely stop again.
(4)
Samantha K.
Mediocre at best and hardly the best tenderloin. Jonesy's has a better tenderloin. Very average bar food.
(2)
Shawn M.
I agree with everything else said here. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in. Very clean and a very friendly wait staff. We came early on Saturday evening and the place was packed with old folks - always a good sign that the food is good. I got the fried chicken and it's right up there with the best. The food came out piping hot and very delicious and VERY reasonable. French silk pie - yum. This is some good down home eats right here. Highly recommended.
(4)
D B.
You know when you go for breakfast and there are nothing but 15-20 old guys there, you're in the right place. Wisdom. Breakfast here is excellent, and for lunch get the hot beef, it's great. Definitely a favorite spot in Waterloo
(5)
Jiju J.
A little underwhelming to be honest. The only things going for it are the facts that it is close to the hotels and that it isn't a chain restaurant. The service at the bar leaves much to be desired, and the food is just about alright. I had the tenderloin sandwich which was too dry and a beer from the tap that was too flat. I would have gone somewhere else.
(2)
Matthew H.
Great find near the hotels. The broasted chicken was delicious and obviously homemade. The Mother Clucker fried chicken sandwich was also piping hot and delicious. Friendly servers and good beer complete the package.
(5)
Julie T.
On a big road trip and we stopped in Waterloo for the night. We asked at our hotel where a good place was and he highly recommended the nearby Southtown. As soon as we walked in we knew we were in the right spot. It smelled so good! They have typical bar food, sandwiches, and specials. They also had pizza on the menu, but we didn't see anyone order that. My mom and friend ordered burgers that they really enjoyed. I couldn't pass up the broached chicken which was fantastic. My mom and I also ordered soup. It was homemade and served piping hot. My mom had the chicken noodle and loved it. I got something called cheeseburger chowder and found it to be one of the best cheese-based soups I've ever had. Their French fries and tater tots ( a fun menu selection) were also really good and rounded out our night in high-quality bar food paradise! If you're in the area and looking for some good eats, don't be afraid to stop here.
(4)
Jon A.
Good fried chicken and very close to the hotel. The old guy behind the bar was cranky but we came in late. I'd stick to the fried food and beer. Don't venture into cocktails or veggies.
(4)
Heather J.
Even though I am a fan...visits are few and far between. You know, I am trying the healthy eating plan! Every once in awhile though one needs to feed the grease monster...enter their combo basket and one of the largest most delicious tenderloins in the valley. My dad & I stopped in to split the aforementioned just a few weeks ago after years apart...yum...it took my body a few days to recuperate.
(4)
Bob K.
Great bar food. Mozzarella sticks are obviously the frozen variety, but were bite size pieces that I have never seen before. Dipping sauce was some odd mix of mayo, salsa, and ranch dressing----um no thanks please! Rather dip them in my own snot. Now the breaded tenderloin was something special! Hand cut of pork with nice breading deep fried to perfection. If they had asked for my suggestion, they should have toasted the bun that would have been a nice touch, but bun was just a cold in toasted one. Either way, good sandwich. Draft beer is cold. Three flat screen televisions. Huge Budweiser Clydesdale mural on one wall. Bar seats about 12 patrons. 15 tables seat plenty more!
(4)
Tim S.
Hadn't been to Southtown since I was young, so I decided to order take-out for lunch. I went with the buffalo chicken wrap with jalapeños and a side of fries. It was only a quick 10 minute wait. I think the wrap could've been a bit bigger, but it tasted very fresh. Also incredibly spicy, the thing was loaded with hot sauce! The fries were okay, nothing special. Overall, it seems like a solid place to go when you're craving some decent bar food.
(3)
Jovan J.
Great place to eat. The food is good and satisfying. The only problem that I had was the bartender who is friendly to everyone that came into the establishment except me. I'm going to point out but not openly insinuate that I was the only person there not Caucasian. The waitresses really represent Iowa as they are warm,welcoming and very patient. If I ever eat here again. As long as I don't sit at the bar should be a pleasurable experience.
(3)
Jim J.
I liked the fact that it's walking distance from the hotels. The fried chicken was piping hot and the beer was ice cold.
(4)
Randy E.
Great place that's walking distance to the hotels on La Porte. Great food, drinks and people - thx Deb for your service
(4)
Derek N.
Cool little bar to grab a beer and watch a game. Order the tenderloin sandwich! Made fresh daily. Excellent!!
(3)
David C.
Bar & Grill food made fresh. Hand patted burgers, breaded fish & onion rings. The 1/2 order of rings was enough for me and my wife. Decked out in A-B steins & other advertising this STL boy felt right at home. Even struck up a conversation with a UNI supporter about Kurt Warner on our way out the door.
(4)
Jon N.
One of the best tenderloin sandwiches in Iowa. A must stop every time I go to Waterloo.
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Mary K W.
Excellent steak, big menu. Cold wine. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy Friday evening and it got very crowded while we were there. If I'm ever through Waterloo again, will definitely stop again.
(4)Samantha K.
Mediocre at best and hardly the best tenderloin. Jonesy's has a better tenderloin. Very average bar food.
(2)Shawn M.
I agree with everything else said here. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in. Very clean and a very friendly wait staff. We came early on Saturday evening and the place was packed with old folks - always a good sign that the food is good. I got the fried chicken and it's right up there with the best. The food came out piping hot and very delicious and VERY reasonable. French silk pie - yum. This is some good down home eats right here. Highly recommended.
(4)D B.
You know when you go for breakfast and there are nothing but 15-20 old guys there, you're in the right place. Wisdom. Breakfast here is excellent, and for lunch get the hot beef, it's great. Definitely a favorite spot in Waterloo
(5)Jiju J.
A little underwhelming to be honest. The only things going for it are the facts that it is close to the hotels and that it isn't a chain restaurant. The service at the bar leaves much to be desired, and the food is just about alright. I had the tenderloin sandwich which was too dry and a beer from the tap that was too flat. I would have gone somewhere else.
(2)Matthew H.
Great find near the hotels. The broasted chicken was delicious and obviously homemade. The Mother Clucker fried chicken sandwich was also piping hot and delicious. Friendly servers and good beer complete the package.
(5)Julie T.
On a big road trip and we stopped in Waterloo for the night. We asked at our hotel where a good place was and he highly recommended the nearby Southtown. As soon as we walked in we knew we were in the right spot. It smelled so good! They have typical bar food, sandwiches, and specials. They also had pizza on the menu, but we didn't see anyone order that. My mom and friend ordered burgers that they really enjoyed. I couldn't pass up the broached chicken which was fantastic. My mom and I also ordered soup. It was homemade and served piping hot. My mom had the chicken noodle and loved it. I got something called cheeseburger chowder and found it to be one of the best cheese-based soups I've ever had. Their French fries and tater tots ( a fun menu selection) were also really good and rounded out our night in high-quality bar food paradise! If you're in the area and looking for some good eats, don't be afraid to stop here.
(4)Jon A.
Good fried chicken and very close to the hotel. The old guy behind the bar was cranky but we came in late. I'd stick to the fried food and beer. Don't venture into cocktails or veggies.
(4)Heather J.
Even though I am a fan...visits are few and far between. You know, I am trying the healthy eating plan! Every once in awhile though one needs to feed the grease monster...enter their combo basket and one of the largest most delicious tenderloins in the valley. My dad & I stopped in to split the aforementioned just a few weeks ago after years apart...yum...it took my body a few days to recuperate.
(4)Bob K.
Great bar food. Mozzarella sticks are obviously the frozen variety, but were bite size pieces that I have never seen before. Dipping sauce was some odd mix of mayo, salsa, and ranch dressing----um no thanks please! Rather dip them in my own snot. Now the breaded tenderloin was something special! Hand cut of pork with nice breading deep fried to perfection. If they had asked for my suggestion, they should have toasted the bun that would have been a nice touch, but bun was just a cold in toasted one. Either way, good sandwich. Draft beer is cold. Three flat screen televisions. Huge Budweiser Clydesdale mural on one wall. Bar seats about 12 patrons. 15 tables seat plenty more!
(4)Tim S.
Hadn't been to Southtown since I was young, so I decided to order take-out for lunch. I went with the buffalo chicken wrap with jalapeños and a side of fries. It was only a quick 10 minute wait. I think the wrap could've been a bit bigger, but it tasted very fresh. Also incredibly spicy, the thing was loaded with hot sauce! The fries were okay, nothing special. Overall, it seems like a solid place to go when you're craving some decent bar food.
(3)Jovan J.
Great place to eat. The food is good and satisfying. The only problem that I had was the bartender who is friendly to everyone that came into the establishment except me. I'm going to point out but not openly insinuate that I was the only person there not Caucasian. The waitresses really represent Iowa as they are warm,welcoming and very patient. If I ever eat here again. As long as I don't sit at the bar should be a pleasurable experience.
(3)Jim J.
I liked the fact that it's walking distance from the hotels. The fried chicken was piping hot and the beer was ice cold.
(4)Randy E.
Great place that's walking distance to the hotels on La Porte. Great food, drinks and people - thx Deb for your service
(4)Derek N.
Cool little bar to grab a beer and watch a game. Order the tenderloin sandwich! Made fresh daily. Excellent!!
(3)David C.
Bar & Grill food made fresh. Hand patted burgers, breaded fish & onion rings. The 1/2 order of rings was enough for me and my wife. Decked out in A-B steins & other advertising this STL boy felt right at home. Even struck up a conversation with a UNI supporter about Kurt Warner on our way out the door.
(4)Jon N.
One of the best tenderloin sandwiches in Iowa. A must stop every time I go to Waterloo.
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