Rodney's Kitchen - Waterloo

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Rodney's Kitchen

Rodney's Kitchen
4.6 / 5 (1358 reviews)

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Rodney’s restaurant in Waterloo, Iowa, truly stands out as a must-visit destination for food lovers. With a charming diner atmosphere and attentive service, diners rave about their experiences, from the highly-praised Philly sandwiches to generous portions of catfish with traditional sides like fried okra and cornbread. The establishment’s unique offerings, including free beer or daiquiris on Sundays and complimentary meals for kids, enhance its family-friendly appeal. Though some reviews noted a casual presentation with paper plates, the consistently excellent food quality leaves guests eager to return, ensuring this culinary gem continues to shine in the local dining scene.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: trice

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 1358 reviews
david-dirks
19.12.2023

The service at this restaurant is very friendly. The atmosphere is that of a great, old-fashioned diner, and the Philly sandwich is the best I've ever had. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this place. Overall ratings: Food 5, Service 5, Atmosphere 5.

baron
19.12.2023

At 3:40pm, we found the door locked despite the posted break lasting from 3-4pm. We called from outside but nobody picked up, and the line was busy. Peeking through the window, we couldn't see anyone inside. An away note on the door would have been helpful. We took a 15-minute detour only to be left disappointed. This review is for a dinner meal.

huntandgather-podcas
19.12.2023

While passing through Waterloo, Iowa from St. Louis, we decided to check out Rodney's restaurant based on the Google reviews. And we were not disappointed! We ordered the Catfish dinner which came with fried okra, greens, cornbread, and french fries. The portion sizes were generous and we were pleasantly surprised to find out that on Sundays, Rodney offers free beer or daiquiris, as well as a free meal for kids. This was a fantastic dining experience and we highly recommend it. Keep up the great work, Brotha! As for kid-friendliness, the restaurant offers free chicken tender strips and fries for children.

trice-greer
19.12.2023

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

frank-miller-3
19.12.2023

Need to add Another piece of fish Too the catfish meal Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner

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As a guest, you can use the WLAN of the establishment free of charge.

The joint offers the opportunity to watch sporting events on a TV / screen.

The rooms on site are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

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