TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Marshalltown - Updated September 2024

"Excellent appetizers! Had the goat cheese with crackers and the salmon spread. Delicious. Great atmosphere, great staff. Had the Italian sodas,..."

Janet Merlos

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Juan Ambriz

Bella Sera Italian Cuisine

Tremont On Main

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, fast service! We had the Philly Steak sandwich and the Muffaletta sandwich both with gourmet chips. They were delicious! There is also a..."

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"Good, but a little room for improvement. The vegetable medley was muddled and mushy. The Lobster bisque was good but the portion was small. The trout..."

Bernie Crump

"What a great place to have lunch. So many options on the menu is the main obstacle. 😊 I had the Reuben with sweet potato fries and it was all..."

Kathy Polson

"Had thier chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes. It was excellent. The service was very..."

Gary Peterson

"My mom and I sought out Tremont on Main because they support Iowa Public Radio. We are so glad we did! Delicious food, friendly staff, and a warm,..."

Natalia Blaskovich

"The help was wonderful our waitress was on top of it The food was..."

Leeann Krough

"Awesome funky redone historical downtown hotel, bar and restaurant in the heart of a solid downtown, great adventure! The owners live on site, we..."

Frank Haege

"Food is really good, as is the service and staff. I did ask for more salad as I ordered the full size, yet still received a VERY small portion. They..."

Adam Williams

La Salud

T C's

"I absolutely loved having Abby behind the bar. She was so sweet and amazing. She was kind to everyone who came to the bar and her service was very..."

Madisen Pautvein

"Local bar that has ice cold beer and a wide variety of spirits to choose from! Thursday night is ladies night! Staff is fun and the patio is doggo..."

Deb Grove

"Four stars because I always have a good time here and the regulars are friendly. Th3 bartender I had yesterday poured plenty of vodka in my drinks..."

Candace Poppe

"Nice crowd, pool table, darts, great seating in beer garden out front, variety of people, good looking and skilled bartender, always have a good..."

AMB Brekke

"It's a grundge bar by definition but the service is always great. Going there makes me feel like family. Regulars are great and knuckle heads never..."

Austin Safley

"Awsome bar, friendly and knowledgeable bartenders and the array of drinks they know how to make is crazy. Will be back..."

Jacob

"I had so much fun . The service was excellent..."

Sallie Burchard

"I came here because it was the closest bar to my hotel. I came back again because I had a great time. By the third time I came back I was treated as..."

michael kennedy

Tremont Grille

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, fast service! We had the Philly Steak sandwich and the Muffaletta sandwich both with gourmet chips. They were delicious! There is also a..."

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"Good, but a little room for improvement. The vegetable medley was muddled and mushy. The Lobster bisque was good but the portion was small. The trout..."

Bernie Crump

"What a great place to have lunch. So many options on the menu is the main obstacle. 😊 I had the Reuben with sweet potato fries and it was all..."

Kathy Polson

"Had thier chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes. It was excellent. The service was very..."

Gary Peterson

"My mom and I sought out Tremont on Main because they support Iowa Public Radio. We are so glad we did! Delicious food, friendly staff, and a warm,..."

Natalia Blaskovich

"The help was wonderful our waitress was on top of it The food was..."

Leeann Krough

"Awesome funky redone historical downtown hotel, bar and restaurant in the heart of a solid downtown, great adventure! The owners live on site, we..."

Frank Haege

"Food is really good, as is the service and staff. I did ask for more salad as I ordered the full size, yet still received a VERY small portion. They..."

Adam Williams

Plaza Mexico

"Excellent service we had this evening!!! Our waiter was very attentive, genuine and kind!!! Excellent food as..."

Angie Griggs Eastman

"By far the best Mexican restaurant in town. Nah, scratch that, it's the best restaurant in town of any kind. Great food, great margaritas, good sized..."

Bruce McConnell

"Very good service n alway fast with your food. They just beyond friendly n always making sure u doing ok n the food is very..."

Victoria Chelf

"Always fast and friendly service! We love coming here. They give you free dessert after your meal, can't beat..."

Heather Grove

"Delicious food made with quality ingredients! Love the setting of the restaurant with very friendly service. Reasonably..."

Hossein Kolbehdari

"Some of the best service and food in..."

Bryan Hebert

"I loved this place I would go here every night for dinner they had a large selection of food and great service our waiter was always helping us and..."

Mary Paul

"If you are in Marshalltown, you have to go to Plaza Mexico, great service,food, and friendly staff. It's the Best!..."

Roger Beane

"Five star all the way! Great food and great service. Very friendly staff. We will be..."

Amber Peet-Harrington

"Best Mexican restaurant in town! Great food, amazing service, and the employees are super..."

Maira Sharp

"Such amazing food and service was great! Have told everyone about it and I can't wait to go..."

Ashlea Sinclair-Dall

"Very good food,would eat there again and the staff are very nice..."

Shawna Marie Vokoun

"I love this restaurant, I highly recommend the Polo..."

Lauren O'Connor

"Very authentic margaritas. I had the blended lime. Chips were good and salsa was smooth, not chunky but still very tasty. Queso was also delicious,..."

Jenna McKee

"Highly recommend for exquisite food. Queso is a must with the chips and salsa. Bring an appetite and good company, and this place can be life..."

DJ

"The food here was amazing. Best steak burrito I've ever had hands..."

Robert Cupples

"The food was amazing and the drinks too.. Big portions as well. Thumbs..."

Jessica Castellanos

"Out of all the years that I've lived in Marshalltown, I have never been to this restaurant, and I regret it! Great helpful staff, smiles on their..."

Christy H.

Flying Elbow

Taco John's

86/100 (1437 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Got three of their six pack and a pound, six tacos your choice hard or soft and about a pound of their oles. Oles and tacos delicious as always. ..."

Ronald Hinders

"I ordered the Mango Shrimp Street Tacos meal. The tacos were a little on the small side but I expected that. The mango pieces were small enough that..."

Jamie Howard

"The food was great, the employees definitely make it a comfortable, welcoming place to eat. They are always very patient, courteous, respectful and..."

Angela Davis

"At first I thought I was going to have a miserable experience with the drive thru. We waited for a good bit, but hey went around and a wonderful..."

Larry Joe Dalzell

Haley's Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Mid-range

"Lived in Indiana for a few years and fell in love with pork tenderloin sandwiches! Came to town for work and found Haley's online. When I saw they..."

Joshua Paul

"One of the better small town dining experiences my family has had. My wife grew up in the area and insisted we go while we were visiting. I am so..."

Robert Gardner

"Love this place! Wish I could find a place in Colorado that has chicken and noodles as good as here. Husband had the best cheeseburger he's had in a..."

Aletriss

"Back visiting Marshalltown and had to stop after being reminded of their chicken when I saw their sign. The chicken dinner was delicious and always..."

Cheryl Jones

"Grew up in Marshalltown by when Haley's was a grocery store. As an adult I transplanted to Texas. Right now I'm home for a visit and had to have an..."

Rhonda Byers

"Amazing comfort food, honestly not a bad thing on the menu. 2 great ladies running the place... Will definitely be my go to place when anywhere near..."

Josh Baity

"Great home cooked food!! If you don't have time to cook a meal, stop here! They have all your favorites from chicken, ham balls, meatloaf and the..."

Melissa McCulley

Ocean City Chinese Restaurant

Singapore Style Rice Noodle

Szechuan Shrimp

Combination Fried Rice

Crab Rangoon 6

Kung Pao Triple Delight

Salmon Sashimi & Roll

Sizzling Seafood & Fried Rice

Pink Lady Roll & Volcano Roll

Extra Fried Rice

Combination with Garlic Sauce

"Extremely nice place to eat at. The food was really good, the staff was friendly and personable. I would definitely go..."

Saben Sabak

"Consistently very good. Good service but not particularly friendly. They seem to have trouble relating to their..."

Bernie Crump

"Really good food and great service. Highly recommend. Very good food selection..."

Cam Bryngelson

"Best lo mein, bathroon was really clean, staff super friendly. The beed skewer appetizers were delish. Would..."

Jacqueline Correa

"Great food and lots of it. Plan to split a dinner 2 or 3 ways. Clean and great service. I'll be..."

julie ward

"Always very good food and friendly staff, prompt..."

Lori Pantoja

Maria's Taco

"My favorite Marshalltown restaurant. The attached photo is what $9 (+tx) gets you - 4 tacos & a coke. Not much to say except that they were amazing...."

Dan Davis

"I didn't think I would find authentic tacos in Marshalltown, boy was I wrong. This place is top notch. Had the steak tacos and the tamales (one..."

Jesse Allen-King

"Just love the taste of the Mexican food, especially the..."

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"Chicken quesadilla is delicious! And thanks for the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the..."

Monique Rhodes

"Great tacos. Very nice..."

Linda Ràhn

Mama Digrado's Pasta & Pizza

85/100 (1115 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Casey's

La Carreta Mexican Grill

84/100 (1519 ratings)

"The long wait was will worth it!!! From the chef's special to the carne asada to the hot sauce and refried beans; Everything tasted fresh and new. ..."

Tim Calkins

"Service is amazing as the brisket taco is by far the best taco I've ever..."

Aaron Miller

"Great quick lunch. Love that they offer steak, shredded beef, ground beef, & chicken! Complimentary chips & salsa are great..."

LeeAnn Cook

"The food was fantastic, the chips were never-ending and the waiters and waitresses were so quick and attentive. LOVE..."

Mackenzie Bates Duncan

"So, so good!! Great quality, beautiful building, all around awesome experience!..."

Nikki Stevenson

"Really good food. Service has alot to improve on..."

Adam Bingham

"SO glad you're back! Went on the 1st for my Birthday and the food is still..."

Kelley McBride

"Good food, amazing..."

Keith Stewart

"Nicest people in the world, and GREAT..."

Jody Skinner

"We were passing through Marshalltown and came across La Carreta. We can’t say enough good things about this experience! The food was amazing, our..."

Jenny Walters VanOort OnionGroveMercantile

"Hadn't eaten here in quite a while. Decided to try them again, and I'm glad we did.The service is awesome, and the food is very well done. Our server..."

Bob Halverson

"They have vegan options! The owner was so nice in helping us order and giving suggestions. We will definitely be..."

Ashley Shoemaker

"Fish tacos were very tasty but a little dry. The Carne Asada was good but a bit thin and..."

Bernie Crump

"I grew up in New Mexico and was critical about Mexican restaurants. I understand that New Mexico is a different place with unique tastes. I first..."

Maggie Ives

"Such a great restaurant!! They have a huge menu with many vegetarian and vegan options as well. I’m used to only having 1-2 options at a..."

Rachel Flynn

"Best Mexican food I have had in the US. I have worked in the Mexico and always loved the food but this place is amazing! This is a nice but simple..."

Bret Clikeman

"Probably the best Mexican restaurant in town. Nothing spectacular, the food is "ok" but at least they get your order right and the prices are in line..."

Steyr Aug

Zamora Fresh Market

"Zamora market serves in or carry out some very authentic Tex/Max and carne asada , it is excellent. I went there on the recommendations of a friend..."

Steve Spillman

"They glare at you if you're white but the tacos are good enough I just shake it off and go..."

Ace Ventura

"Good food, friendly staff. Dined in. Should add some diet soda options..."

Adam Williams

"fantastic tacos -- lengua was tender and flavorful. almost forgot I was in..."

Keir Hichens

"Good place to buy groceries, pots & pans, fruits and vegetables..they even have a meat counter where they cut your order and also a cafe in back..."

K.D. Mick

"Milanesa was not tender at all. Sopes were solid..."

Jorge Gomez

"Best burrito in town for the price and you get a free..."

Ricky Mayfield (oMY.BAD.LOL)

Jack's Pho' House

Smokin' G's Bbq Restaurant

83/100 (1482 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Doo Dah's

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a nice surprise in this small diner! The owner is very friendly and hard working taking orders, greeting customers and serving hot coffee! As..."

Maribel Chacon-Torres

"This has to be the BEST mom and pop restaurant I’ve ever eaten at! The service is impeccable and the food is so dam GOOD! I moved to Iowa a few..."

shelton coleman

"Friendly service and on a more personal level, FAST, and extremely tasty foods. I came from Wisconsin to visit my dad and found this place no regrets..."

Miriam Oro

"We were looking for a diner style breakfast in Marshalltown & found a great little place that delivered exactly what we wanted. The menu was simple..."

Shane Howard

"We really enjoyed this wonderful little diner in downtown Marshalltown and will be regular customers from now..."

Randy W

"Awesome mom n pop place. Husband ordered pancakes, eggs and sausage and I had a cheeseburger. Pancakes were generous in size and very good. Sausage..."

Deb Wheelock

"Great food at a good price. Also a very clean atmosphere. Wonderful little family cafe. Love..."

Clayton Bowman

"What you'd expect of a small town diner. It has character and the people are interesting. Good coffee and honestly the best denver omelet I've had. I..."

Natalie C

Arby's

82/100 (1199 ratings)

"SECOND TIME WAS BETTER. First time I went to this arby's they clearly didn't like that I came late right before closing. (I didn't know at the time..."

M R

"Saw their ad for the Reuben sandwich so I had to try it. It was so good I went back the next day for..."

Phil Gould

Casey's

Culver's

82/100 (1909 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The staff that worked the night of the tornado on July 19th 2018 was extreamly overwhelmed following the storm as the choices for food that night was..."

Nick Salasek

"Absolutely amazing place to eat never had any problems except for one misunderstanding the other day and they fixed it no questions asked service is..."

Nathanial Simatovich

"Great kids working the counter, polite, helpful, sharp. Also enjoyed supporting the VFW on TIP night. Great food..."

Steven Hyde

"My family and I came here tonight. The boy who took our order (his name was Carlos) was absolutely amazing. He was so kind and took the time to talk..."

Andrea Curtis

"I would like to thank you for being the first place in town to have gluten free buns! This is the first time in years that I was able to have a REAL..."

Denise Jobe

"Best Burger's in town hands up. Also wonderful and very friendly..."

Bryan Hebert

"ALWAYS a great experience at Culver's. Food is AMAZING & employees are caring and accommodating. LOVE eating..."

Lisa William Dauchenbaugh

"Love the butter burgers!! Turtle sundaes are FANTASTIC..."

Linda Rahn

"Thanks for the free custard after I totally dropped mine on the sidewalk. I didn't deserve it. You're the..."

Alan Feirer

"The Reuben was good but wasn't cut clear through so I had to tear it apart which didn't go well. Room was cold and I heard others complain about..."

Phil Gould

"Always a satisfying experience. One of the nicer places to go for fast..."

Chris Bennett

"Meals were very good as well as the service. Much better than 95% of the fast food establishments in the..."

Robert Arthur

Papa Murphy's

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