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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 890 reviews

What Nikki Lenox doesn't like about The Handlebar:
The service was lackluster at best. I noticed our waitress was new, so I tried to be patient, but we waited nearly 45 minutes from the time we ordered until our food arrived. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing—the burgers were flat, dry, and lacked any flavor. Honestly, even a burger from McDonald's would have been an improvement. The fries were just okay, nothing memorable, and the portion size was small. To... View all feedback. What Tina Tsambas likes about The Handlebar:
New management and team is amazing. Super friendly, very professional, even ordered my beer to have in stock and the new menu and menu items are FABULOUS!! Keep it up!! We will continue to be seeing you regularly!! T.D. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 154 reviews
Chen
02.11.2023 - 22:49

I order trail fries and a cheeseburger. After at least 20 mins, I got a normal fries and a mediocre burger. The patty was not juicy and the buns were dry.

Dean
02.11.2023 - 22:49

Great food and service. One of the best burgers in Iowa. Great service from Shannon.

Donna
02.11.2023 - 22:49

Flies. And more flies. Food was mediocre. Small lunch portions at dinner prices. Derailed fries (paid extra as a side) were not usual derailed plain fries with...

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Jennifer
02.11.2023 - 22:49

Let me preface this post by saying we like to support local. My husband and I love craft beer and we're thrilled to have a local place with 32 taps. The origina...

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Susan
02.11.2023 - 22:49

Met with family on Friday, August 18th for lunch. The staff was exceptionally friendly, and the food was great! Several family members enjoyed the signature bur...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 8 reviews
Maggie
31.10.2023 - 08:14

We called only 10 minutes in advance and had a group of 11 for a work outing when we showed up, they were very accommodating! Our group raved about the bacon on...

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Tina
31.10.2023 - 08:14

New management and team is amazing. Super friendly, very professional, even ordered my beer to have in stock and the new menu and menu items are FABULOUS!! Keep...

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Kaylee
31.10.2023 - 08:14

I love the vibe of this place. The windows everywhere, the music, etc, but there's just alot of things that need to be adjusted for a return. The service was ve...

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Lloyd
31.10.2023 - 08:14

We had a large group on Wednesday night and the food was awesome and the staff and service was stellar! We will be back!!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Laura
31.10.2023 - 08:14

My husband had the Chicken Fried Steak special, he said one of the best he has had, tender steak and sausage gravy on top was a nice change. I had the Rueben, v...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 47 reviews
Connie
31.10.2023 - 08:14

The service was fantastic! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was exceptional! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Michelle
31.10.2023 - 08:14

The restaurant is now under new management, and we enjoyed excellent service during our visit. The outdoor seating by the pond has been enhanced, creating a lov...

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Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 681 reviews

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