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The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge

The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge

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1715 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, Iowa, 50009, United States
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Mar 13, 2018
A friend recommended this inconspicuous little restaurant across the street from Prairie Meadows Casino and two blocks from Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventureland Inn. Well known to locals, it is a family style, casual dress popular restaurant known for its steaks. People start lining up as soon as they open and the staff welcomes calls ahead. They move people in and out very efficiently but not by rushing the customer but by rushing themselves. They work as a well oiled machine yet are quite friendly. I never felt rushed or hurried. The menu has a wide variety as does the kids menu. Portion sizes are large and the food is very good. Steaks are excellent and are large, cooked to correct temperatures. Look for the giant steer outside the building!

Mar 31, 2018
One of my favorites. Never disappoints. We can't go without getting cheese sticks and cheesy potato soup. My steak is always cooked to perfection!!! Waitress was on top of everything even as busy as she was!❤

Mar 6, 2018
A good place to go for great steaks. Steaks have always been perfectly prepared and side dishes are wonderful. I would recommend passing on the seafood though. They also have dinner for two to go specials that are wonderful when you just feel like spending the evening eating a good meal in your pajamas.

May 6, 2018
Excellent food and service. They have a wide selection of food from steaks and prime rib to seafood and pasta. Most entrees served with salad and choice of side and fresh bread for all.

Apr 22, 2018
Appetizer and salads were great. Steaks probably could have been seasoned more (or perhaps should have gotten one of their add-ons like deburgo or blackened Cajun). Wife ordered her steak medium and I ordered medium rare. The medium steak was cooked as you would expect but medium rare had sections of purple top to bottom. Tables nearby had talk of under cooked steaks as well...

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Opening Hours

Mon:5 pm - 9 pm
Tue:5 pm - 9 pm
Wed:5 pm - 9 pm
Thu:5 pm - 9 pm
Fri:5 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat:4 pm - 9:30 pm Today