Unkie’s Entertainer Restaurant and Lounge

Very cold beverages. Great service. Salad was fresh and crispy. Baked potato freshly baked. Meat was perfect.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best place in Thor! 😀 Seriously, really good food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food. Diamond in a small town

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We haven't been here for years and after eating at Unkies last night, we're ready to go back again tonight. We've been asking ourselves why we waited so long. I'm not sure the name of our waitress, but she was so funny and it's the best service we've ever had. They were so busy, yet our food came incredibly fast. It was so amazing! We will definitely be back. They know what they're doing at Unkies!!!!

Great small town low key steak house. One of the best steaks I have had this year! Prices very reasonable and good service. Location is a bit of a hole in the wall but is nice and cozy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

The restaurant was clean and the wait staff were friendly and attentive, and the prices seem fair. My husband said his prime rib was pretty good. I ordered a steak sandwich & was surprised that the steak was just short of being able to be called a slice of lunchmeat and barely fit the bun. The highlight of the meal were the Jalapeño cheese balls.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Worth the drive every time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hyped up enough that we decided to try it. Prices are great. Food quality is decent. He got the salmon it was more on the well done dry side than the medium side. Baked potatoes are smallish but we’ll cooked. Sour cream in plastic pouches. Cold butter packets, potatoes were hot enough to melt them. My prime rib king cut $27.50. Excellent price, wasn’t medium rare or that tender. Zero seasoning. Au jus was good. Horseradish on request I prefer creamy so mixing with a pouch of sour cream was tasty. Side of thick cool rubbery toast, not needed and inedible. Hubby dipped his in the drawn butter which helped. Side salads included were good. The shrimp cocktail was the star of the dinner. 6 large ice cold shrimp with cocktail sauce on a bed of romaine lettuce.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Best steakhouse I’ve ever visited. It’s always busy. For a tiny town, that tells you how good it is.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great local joint. Our filled and Ribeye steaks were overcooked but meat was still tender and had good flavor

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Review of Unkie’s Entertainment Restaurant & Lounge – Thor, Iowa

Unkie’s is one of those small-town Iowa restaurants that feels like home the minute you walk in — the kind of place where you can sit down, relax, and enjoy a good meal without any fuss. It’s a real destination spot if you’re from the area or just passing through north-central Iowa.

I was there celebrating my birthday with my family, and we had a great evening. One thing to note — they won’t seat you until your whole party arrives, which keeps things moving smoothly for the staff and other guests. It’s a busy place that draws folks from a wide area, and you can tell it’s popular for good reason.

The food was solid all around. I had the pork chop — it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My wife ordered the chicken and said it was moist and well-seasoned. A few in our group went for steaks and steak-and-lobster combos. Most of the steaks are market-priced, and while they were just a touch overcooked, everyone agreed they had great flavor.

Sides were a mixed bag — my baked potato was a little overdone, and the hashbrowns leaned a bit greasy, but nothing that spoiled the meal. Between six adults and one child, with drinks, appetizers, entrées, desserts, and a couple of lobster add-ons, our total came out around $50 per person — fair for the quality and portions.

A quick heads-up for anyone planning a visit: Unkie’s doesn’t accept cards, so bring cash. They do have an ATM on-site if you forget, but it’s easier to come prepared.

All in all, Unkie’s hits the mark for what it is — a good, small-town Iowa restaurant serving hearty food in a friendly setting. It’s one of the best we’ve found in the area, and we’ll definitely be back to try their sandwiches next time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amazing food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just loved it ,Just loved it, Go and try it excellent food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is amazing. The shrimp cocktail came out icecold just as it should. Steaks were cooked exactly as ordered, full of flavor and melt in your mouth tender. The super jumbo black tiger shrimp were some of the best I have had. Breaded and fried, came out crispy not greasy. Kelly our server was very attentive to our table and gave great suggestions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Can't beat the food, the portions, the prices, or the service when you go to Unkie's. I live in Florida yet grew up in Dakota City/Humboldt kindergarten thru High School. And every time (at least every 2 yrs) I return to the Humboldt, Iowa area I make sure we go to Unkie's in Thor, Iowa. I usually take a friend or relative who have never been. Each time, my guest/s, love this establishment as much as my husband and I do. I've even given gift certificates to people who are thrilled to receive it.
So Take A Ride For The Eats You Want!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Side Salad, Green Pepper Rings, Baked Potato, Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Onion Rings