Rusty Duck

Wow! First time coming to the Rusty Duck. It's a nice little hidden gem. The staff was friendly and inviting. The steaks were cooked to perfection, and the Bacon Cheeseburger was HUGE!!
The prices are a little on the higher side (about $48 per person tip included), but the portions are very generous, and the food is delicious! So I feel it was a fair price for what we got.

I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a QUALITY STEAK. They also have great Pork and Chicken selections.

I would suggest calling ahead. It fills up fast, and there could be a wait. We will most definitely be back!

Don’t be alarmed at the outside entrance. This place is the exact definition of what a dive bar/restaurant is. Once you walk through the front doors, you’ll be shocked by the renovations/big city steakhouse vibe. Absolutely huge portions, reasonable prices, and delicious food. We’ll be back!!!

My granddaughter turned 21 this week. She wanted to celebrate her birthday at The Rusty Duck. We have all been there several times, thus the reason for her choice. There were ten of us. It was snowing outside and a miserably scary drive there. The waitress seated us right away and took our drinks and appetizer orders. She was an excellent waitress from beginning to end. She even gave our granddaughter a shot of her choice for her birthday! The food was fantastic, as always! The service was fantastic, as always. We had a great time and everyone arrived safely back home that evening

We traveled a bit outside of DSM for this one: The Rusty Duck - located in Dexter, just off of the historic White Pole Road.

Upon entering, they’ve got their specials on a white board. We were able to be seated right away. We started with the Breaded Mushrooms. You can tell they were hand-breaded, and the ranch that came with them was most likely homemade - and DELICIOUS 🤤 In looking at the menu, I see they have multiple de Burgo options, but with ribeye. We both got salads with creamy parm (homemade) and baked potatoes. The salad was legit - dressing was mixed in, which I love. Crunchy flat croutons reminiscent of Latin King’s salad. Normally I don’t order a baked potato, but it just felt right. I’m glad I did because there is something to be said about a good old fashioned baked potato with butter and sour cream.

Everything was fantastic, including the service. Dishes were cleared quickly, our drinks were never left unfilled - I can’t say enough about this cozy little place. If you don’t mind a bit of a drive (or an adventure, if you will) head out to Dexter for a meal prepared with love and gusto.

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Best burger I've had in Iowa. The pork loin sandwich is the best I've ever had as well. The portions are gargantuan. It's very well worth the drive to Dexter.