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Big Steer Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

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The entire bar and restaurant is designed in dark, elegant wood with very stylish and comfortable furniture, chairs and booths--even the requisite fireplace--giving it a private club-like feeling. Beautiful multi-hued granite is used for the table tops and the bar, highlighting the overall design. The owner, Brett Anderson, (a lawyer, but we won't hold that against him) has done an excellent job of designing and furnishing the restaurant and has obviously spared no expense. The name Vern's is a tribute to his late brother. A... read more

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1715 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Renee Jetter 
7 years ago

AMAZING food...worth the wait! 

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LeAnn Pulsifer Konfrst 
7 years ago

Second time here! Can’t wait to go back when we visit Des Moines area again! 

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Jason Weatherford 
7 years ago

Been to the “Steer” a few times. My last visit was apparently a weekday. Because when my wife and I tried to have a quiet dinner in the bar on a Friday we were told “we don’t serve in the bar on Friday and Saturday”. Sorry but not everyone likes to spend their evening in a family dinning room full of screaming kids! So we paid for a drinks and left. Headed to the new Italian Resturant where they serve at the bar. I will say the food is good but, when I’m out for a nice dinner I like the quiet of the bar! 

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Linda Alleman 
7 years ago

Always a great meal. The place to go for steak. And my husband loves their shrimp. 

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Tim Flowers 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

If I had to pick one place to take a person out to eat the Big Steer is that place😊 

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Robin Moore-Buchholz 
7 years ago

I am a very picky person when it comes to my steak. I had the N.Y. Strip cooked well done. This was the BEST steak. Cooked to perfection!! Our server was Meagan D. She was FANTASTIC. Highly recommend this place. 

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Tara Lynn 
7 years ago

I have not had the pleasure of finding an amazing restaurant for many years until last night. I cannot rave enough about how spectacular the food is. I live 2 hours away and will be going back next week! 

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Randy Bunton 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

Absolutely amazing food! Everyone in our party was truly impressed with their meal. Waitstaff was extremely professional. Will definitely be our restaurant of choice when we are in the Des Moines area! 

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Dakota Hudnut 
7 years ago

Called for a reservation for 1230pm today, The owner canceled my reservation and made a new one without talking to me about it, Been waiting over a hour for the new reservation, The hostess is very rude older man 

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Big Steer Restaurant & Lounge has a 4.6 star rating with 2,321 reviews. 

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Big Steer Restaurant & Lounge is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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