Checkerboard Restaurant
Reviews
My first visit was back in the 1970's.. my last visit was my last trip to Iowa in 2009. Great food, great service, and by calling ahead they can handle a crowd of hungry people for a large family dinner of 20 plus. Onion rings, pork loin sandwich, and pizza are my favorites. Its a MUST DO for me when I hit Iowa.
The prices are a little high -- especially for the locale. No pizza before 4pm and not a lot of other options, unless you like various types of burgers. This place seems to have a large following, but maybe because it's the only game in town.
The Best Onion Rings! But the rest of the menu is ok. I would really give 3 1/2 stars but that wasnt offered. Need to get better steaks. Or someone who knows how to cook them. Not worth the price you have to pay for them. Sorry not trying to be mean. But the price it cost to eat out now days these places need to make it worth walking in their doors. Paglia's has way better pizza then CheckerBoard. You can't beat their onion rings... the rest of the menu is just ok.
Ashley--I'm sure if you would have asked to talk to the owner, Karen Fee, she would have given you a discount, or even a free pizza. Don't let this one bad experience ruin your image of the Checkerboard :) I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place....my family and I have been going here for years and haven't had one bad experience!!
The sirloin steaks were not good at all. They were all over cooked
