Bonaparte Retreat: Bonaparte, Iowa

This place never disapoints. Great high quality food great atmosphere and fantastic service. The old building is so full of charm.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to go with family or a friend! Beautiful old building by the river. Great comfort food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very cool historical grist mill turned into a restaurant. Well worth the drive from Illinois to visit and enjoy a lunch here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a nice peaceful place to eat. A must go to area. More to see than just Bonaparte.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very interesting place. The building beams and exposed joists are beautiful in their own way. The food was delicious and the portions are very generous. Just know that if you purchase the beef burger, it’s not served with a bun. It’s a hamburger steak. The outside is lovely. If you go around closer to the river, there are nice trees, flowers and grape vines. We will be back next time we are in the area visiting family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: American Fries, Catfish Fillet

We love this place! A great steak meal at a great price!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great place to eat. I had the broiled Salmon cooked perfectly. The meal comes with soup,salad,and fried bread. Left very full. Need to eat here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Platter

This is a charmer spot in the middle of beautiful Iowa farmland. Right by the river with a beautiful park between.
The building is old and rustic and welcoming. Food was tasty and the proprietors were a pair of attractive mature ladies who treated me and my daughters like honered friends.
I hope to visit this place the next time I am traveling through this neck of the woods.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptional location in a historic flour mill.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Relax with a great home cooked meal as you overlook the scenic Des Moines River. Assorted homemade pies are a must try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Special, Fried Chicken, Vegetable Soup, Pie

Can't drive past without stopping for a meal. Pie is homemade and urgently needed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We have been coming once a month for 25 years.Always happy always high standard of food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ribeye was fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

The food is always excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tossed Garden Salad, Vegetable Soup

Great little hideaway. Steaks were small for $35 but you got a half cup of soup, side salad and fresh bread with it. The special drink was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5