The Sanctuary Restaurant

207 S Elm St, Shenandoah
(712) 246-5766

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Kathleen

Such a nice place for lunch. The atmosphere was really beautiful with the stained glass windows and the food was wonderful. We had salads and quiche.

Opentable Diner

My mother and I go every year to celebrate my birthday. They have excellent food, if a little pricey. Perfect for a treat / special occasion type of place. Outside of my budget to eat there regularly, though unfortunately. We usually have whatever quiche of the day they have available. It has never steered us wrong. They also have REALLY good raspberry cheesecake, so leave room for dessert! Our latest server, Mallory, was wonderful- very personable, attentive despite being super busy, and just made my birthday lunch that much more special. We made sure to tip extra well so she knew we appreciated her, as she was a VERY busy bee buzzing from table to table spreading sunshine and a smile as she went. We'll be back again next year to continue the tradition!

My mother and I go every year to celebrate my birthday. They have excellent food, if a little pricey. Perfect for a treat / special occasion type of place. Outside of my budget to eat there regularly, though unfortunately. We usually have whatever quiche of the day they have available. It has never steered us wrong. They also have REALLY good raspberry cheesecake, so leave room for dessert! Our latest server, Mallory, was wonderful- very personable, attentive despite being super busy, and just made my birthday lunch that much more special. We made sure to tip extra well so she knew we appreciated her, as she was a VERY busy bee buzzing from table to table spreading sunshine and a smile as she went. We'll be back again next year to continue the tradition!

deependablereviews

Great spot for a sandwich or brunch. Everyone was super nice and the food doesn’t disappoint. They have daily specials if you get there early enough before they sell out. The space is warm and inviting. They have a nice selection of desserts as well. They do close at 2pm though so get there early!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bruce Jolly

This is a treasure! Vibe, food, service, everything is amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Hall

The menu was not really clear about content of pork or other allergies in certain items. When my sandwich did come I had ordered without tomato but it had one on there. I did take most of it off. The service was fabulous! And the food did taste good. I was told that the salads were much better than the first time my party had come in, I was not with them at that time. I would go back again and give it another shot. The atmosphere was fabulous.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Bryan earl

Great food, ate twice while here in town, will eat again if I come back

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ronda Alexander

This is the BEST restaurant in a little Iowa town! Made a special trip with my 91 year old Mom and her sister to treat them to this experience!!!

Wheelchair accessibility: Special wheelchair ramp

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cake, Pie, Mediterranean Salad

Logan

Very unique comfortable atmosphere. Great selection of food you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose. Dessert is top tier and absolute must anytime you go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sanctuary Melt, Cake, Pie, Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese, Italian Panini, Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Roger Standard

That young lady Mallory is such an amazing server! The lattes are top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cake, Pie, Classic Roast Beef

Helena Love

We came in after a doctors appointment. It was around 1-2 in the afternoon There wasn’t busy in fact there was only a table with a couple who had been served & one other lady that also had been served Our waitress asked us for our drink order & was off she came back to the table cuz she didn’t remember our drinks Then when we ordered we got Reuben’s , a family favorite w/out sauce We got our sandwich & it was the meat to sauerkraut ratio was week & the sandwich was a disappointment The wait staff was loud Not a pleasant experience

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Patrick Oneill

Great little place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Club Sandwich, Sanctuary Melt, Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Grilled Cheese

Angie Perry

Small town hospitality, great friendly service, and amazing food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatloaf, Asian Chicken Salad, Raspberry Almond Chicken Salad, Cake, Pie, Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese, Classic Roast Beef, Italian Panini, Bacon Crunch Salad

GL Fultz

Best peanut butter pie I've ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pie

Gary Fultz

The best peanut butter pie I've ever had. Very friendly and competent staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pie

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