16 Best American Restaurants near Rapids City

“Didn't have food but woulda gave it a 5 as well...best place in QC for everything!!!.. Ashley n Christine are the best ! Donnie n Lynn are the greatest owners, people and friends. They know what it's like to be real n how to treat you.. love you! ❤️“

“Traveling through Quad City area, we stopped here for lunch and would definitely come back. The food was fresh, hot, and flavorful. I had the hot roast beef sandwich and the meat was tender with no fat. The gravy was delicious, it was not salty and had good beef flavor. My partner had a bacon burger and fries and the fries were so fresh - they came right from the fryer - HOT. The burger was good, too. After reading reviews we decided to have a slice of pie - chose pumpkin - and definitely a “made from scratch” pie. Great flavor, maybe the best I’ve had in awhile. The crust was disappointing though. Bland, calories without any flavor. We would definitely stop here again.“

“I really enjoy the simple ole fashioned atmosphere Argo maintains. Simple furnishings, easy menu and great personable staff make me a return customer! The prices are fair, the selection is adequate, and the staff is attentive and friendly. Thanks Argo!“

“We had a great experience at Duck Creek Pancake House. Our server was a very friendly and attentive young man. He genuinely seemed to enjoy his job and was great at it! Our breakfast was ready super fast and everything about it was delicious and perfectly prepared.“

“The historic house provided a wonderful atmosphere and a great view of the Mississippi below. Ordered cocktails, salmon, turkey dinner, and chocolate chip cookie with ice cream dessert. Everything was delicious! They had local spirits from Mississippi River Distilling. I ate just the right amount of food. As a garlic lover, the garlic salad was awesome! My husband could have eaten more, but was satisfied with the quality of food.Vegetarian options: The entire menu is limited (but good). They offer vegetarian pasta and salads“

“Three33 is one of my favorite places to go! The open view of the river creates a cool vibe, the people are amazing and the food is made with love. I have a wheat allergy and there are lots of gf options including THE BEST gf bun I’ve ever had! LOTS of options for everyone, and it’s ALL WONDERFUL!!!!“

“This is my favorite burger place ever ever ever. I love how flavorful the burgers are, and oh my gosh, the pork tenderloins are the best ever too!!! If you order a pork tenderloin try it with extra pickle. I love Porkies breakfast too, the pancakes are sooo good, they are very unique and delicious,almost spongey because they are soo good at holding the perfect amount of syrup and butter. The biscuits and gravy are the best, if you love biscuits and gravy you have to try theirs. Ughhh, Porkies I love you!!!“

“Le Claire is a really cute town but I couldn't decide what to grab for lunch. Settle on this for a burger based on other reviews but to be honest I wasn't confident when I drove up. The place is clean and nice (for a place that has a pool table as you walk in. There was only one person working most of the time but dang she was on it! Food was hot and tasty. She cooked and served. Eventually a server showed up. I was surprised to see lots more women having lunch here than guys having a couple of beers. Am sure the crowd varies by time of day but lunch was definitely different than expected. There are a couple of tables outside, front and back. The view of the river is nice and there are big TVs for watching ball. Tables as well as a bar area inside.“

“We were passing through Iowa and need to stop for the night... It was late and need to find a place to feed the our family quickly on a Saturday night(a day prior St Patrick's)... I let my fenamine child pick a place... Being a typical teen, she thought this place looks 'cool'... The woman related my marriage gave me a death stare for trusting a 'child' (she is 19) for our dinner fate... We got there roughly at 9:30pm...there were bars and happenings in the area... It was loud and lots lots of happiness... More death stare from... This place that we ate was Amazing! The food and service were just beyond our expectation for a bar?! We ordered the following: * Buffalo chicken dip(appetizer) * Blacken Fish Tacos * Sea Worthy Burger Let me say this without hesitation the appetizer has more originally and taste than any appetizers I have had in the past decade from any restaurant... My burger was a double stack cooked perfectly( medium rare - without being asked)... The fish taco was just devine - it has cut mangos! Look I know there are good restaurants out there... Seriously, this is by far the BEST food I have EVER EATEN from a bar... Did I mentioned they have live music? This place is a gem! Love to come back.“

“While visiting the QCA, we stopped here late afternoon for the first time in years with the intention of ordering from their all-day breakfast selection. We ended up having fish and chicken on the recommendation of a regular of this restaurant. The food and service was very good all around and the prices were super reasonable.“

“We flew 4 families from around the country to crash at a local Airbnb for a family reunion. We decided to take a stroll to the Valley Country Cafe, at the recommendation of my mom (who had eaten there the day before), with 10 people on a Friday morning. Immediately impressed, they had a table ready for us (my mom had warned them we were coming) and were on top of drinks within moments of us arriving. I'm always pleased with a carafe of coffee at the table, so we didn't have to ask for refills. This was a nice touch! The menu has just about anything you could ask for, from pancakes & crepes, to omelets and a variety of biscuit & gravy options... The kids & grownups alike were beyond excited by the sprinkles and chocolate chip options for the pancakes. They kept on top of our drink refills, our food arrived promptly & was hot and delicious, and service was amazing. The entire staff was friendly and easy to talk to. They didn't hesitate to bring hot sauces or refills whenever we'd asked. The food was delicious! Hot, fresh, well seasoned! I usually cringe at the idea of taking a large party out to eat, because inevitably - something goes wrong... but not this time. It was an amazing experience, from service to food, all the way around. We will definitely be back when we're in town again!“

“I went here in 2023 when I was in town for a tournament. They had a few vegan options and the food was great. I came back in January 2024 and they don't have the tofu anymore, but they have a rice and black bean bowl which was really good. The person working there said that they normally keep some tofu on hand, but it wasn't fresh when I came.“

“We went here, because it was wheelchair accessible, after not being able to get inside Creative Pastry down the street.Inside there are high table tops and a dimly lighting. We were the only ones there for lunch.The wait staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. The worker serving us was sweet and had good menu suggestions.Food was what you might expect from a dive bar but it satisfied us for lunch. ?We got a burger basket which was decent, chicken fingers (not a fan tasted of the pre-frozen variety) and the egg rolls (very tasty but greasy)Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair friendly for entry but high bar- height tables. If you have a wheelchair that can rise up this won’t be a problem. ?“

“We hadn't been in since Mickey's (previous name and owners) closed and decided to give it a go today. We were pleasantly surprised how open and airy it felt and a completely different look than Mickey's had. It was well lit and very clean. The servers were wonderful! Our drinks were constantly refilled, and not always by our server - any server walking by offered coffee, which I loved. Our meals were delicious and generous portions. I had the Hobo Skillet and had it with the country potatoes as opposed to hash browns. There was just enough potatoes, so as to not over take the dish. The amount of green peppers and onions was plentiful, as was the sausage. I opted for the pancakes as my side and was pleasantly surprised at the fluffiness and light, airy texture. (I'm not a pancake fan as a rule, but glad I ordered these. Although, one went home with us.) The cheese topping was wonderful - ooey and gooey and melty! And the over medium eggs were perfectly cooked. My husband ordered the ham and cheese omelet with cheddar as his cheese and he also commented on the amount of cheese and ham in his dish. We liked the option of fresh fruit as opposed to just potatoes. Dan said the fruit was very fresh. My only "complaint" was that the coffee wasn't as strong as I like, but the flavor of it was fine. We were sorry we hadn't given this lovely little Cafe a try before now.Parking: Asphalt lot with no pot holes and we'll tended. The parking is ample for the size of the restaurant.“

“My partner and I decided to try somewhere new but close to home and fell upon Valley Inn. It was a quiet bar with wonderful atmosphere! Our bartender was sweet without being overly chatty yet always attentive! We weren't hungry when we went but I'm excited to try their food soon:) their patio is also well maintained and fully shaded!“

“It doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't let that deter you. The chef knows how to cook! I was almost seduced by the Station 4 Burger which promised a lot of heat, but decided to go with their famous Tug Burger instead. And it was really good. Burger patty tastes hand-made and fresh. Onion rings were the best I have had in recent memory. And the cheese fries are to die for.Service was fast and friendly despite a bit of a crowd.“