We are a small hometown bar and grill with an awesome reputation for great food, good drinks for a good price, and a place to just have fun. We have something on our menu for all kinds of taste buds. Our world famous award winning Breaded Pork Tenderloin is definitely a crowd favorite and you won’t be disappointed. We will even whip you up a home made pizza with your choice of toppings. Children are most welcome.
Life is short, eat dessert first!
Having a birthday? Bring you and 7 guests out to see us. The birthday person gets a FREE Birthday Cake Martini and the rest of the party receives a FREE Birthday Cake Shot. Please give us a call to let us know you’re coming. We have other surprises for birthday parties too.
Based on 73 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
Address:
415 Grant St, Van Meter, IA 50261
Phone: (515) 996-9400
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Jenn
We happened into this place by accident and were pleasantly surprised as far as dive bars go. And make no mistake – this IS a dive bar, but the food was yum and the beers were cheap (as in $1 per bottle). The tenderloins were flavorful and juicy.
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David Mckinney
I agree with some of the other reviews here about their Tenderloin sandwich. It is pretty good with a decent portion size. This place is about 10 min west of Des Moines and have great food but the decor is a little outdated.
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Chet And Sarah Mennenga
Stopped in for lunch, after some ice fishing. Great food, great staff, and locals joining in on some fishing stories. Overall awesome experience. Even when we left, the staff and locals waving us off wishing us good with our fishing.
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Lauren R. Rice
The Fat Randi tenderloin is next level–a delicious thick tenderloin topped with bacon, ham, and magical sauce. Service was friendly and the bar is clean and very comfortable. I’ll definitely be back! It would be a great destination for a bike ride from Des Moines.
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mary conway
Cafe and bar has the best onion rings and sandwiches bar none. Located in scenic downtown Van Meter, it’s one of only two places with sit down dining in town. It’s a tradition!!!!
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Michael A
Great service. One of the best tenderloin sandwiches I’ve ever had! Small and very local. Reasonable prices and a full bar.
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Scott Hogue
The food and service is 5 stars. Medicjason has no clue what he’s talking about. If you want bad service and bad food then go down the street to Booneville. There is a reason this bar and grill has been open so long and never closed unlike its competition.
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Cindy Simons
stopped here while we were out on the Harley’s a couple months ago. Great little bar! Friendly bartender!
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kristian oko
Love Fat Randi’s only get to enjoy it 3 weeks out of the year when visiting from Phoenix. But it’s definitely my go to bar.
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Lori Edwards
Great food and wonderful service, reasonable prices. We plan to visit again soon.
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