Iowa, United States Food Guide: 8 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Spencer

February 4, 2020 Tonie Szymanski

Find out what American restaurants to try in Spencer. Spencer is a city in the state of Iowa (United States), and the county seat of Clay County. It is located at the confluence of the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan rivers. The population was 11,233 in the 2010 census, a decline from 11,317 in the 2000 census. Spencer has a notable Clay County Fair, held annually in September, which averages more than 300,000 visitors each year.
Things to do in Spencer

8. Hardee's

704 S Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 712-262-5988 https://www.hardees.com/?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=Visit%20Website&utm_campaign=Homepage

Woke up hungry and craving a quick and tasty, breakfast place near you? From fluffy, hand-rolled Made From Scratch™ Biscuits™ to crispy bacon on our classic breakfast platter to breakfast favorites that you can't get anywhere else…Hardee's® serves food ju

Reviewed By KatrinaJ382

I come here occasionally and never had any issues. The food is always good and fresh. They have never messed up my order, unlike Mcdonalds. One of the better fast food places in Spencer.

7. Arby's

706 11th St SW, Spencer, IA 51301-5560 American Lunch, Dinner +1 712-262-4960 https://locations.arbys.com/us/ia/spencer/706-11th-st-sw.html

Arby's is a leading global quick-service restaurant company operating and franchising over 3,400 restaurants worldwide. Arby's was the first nationally franchised, coast-to-coast sandwich chain and has been serving fresh, craveable meals since it opened i

Reviewed By Cecilia M

Arby's has decided to carry a fish sandwhich. The real problem is that they've decided to fry it in the same oil as their potato cakes. Anyone with a SEAFOOD ALLERGY needs to be made aware of this because the Cross Contamination could KILL PEOPLE! It's a very dangerous situation! When I tried to talk to them about it, it was obvious no one cared to even listen. So my party went across the street to McDonald's where they have separate oil vats for these products to insure there's no cross contamination and everyone can safely eat. I won't darken the door of Arby's again.

6. A&W Restaurant

1804 Highway Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301-2221 American, Fast Food +1 712-262-0409 http://www.awrestaurants.com

Reviewed By Robert R

You EXPECT less speed from A&W than say...McD's...but they were "on the ball". We had a pork tenderloin, double bacon cheeseburger, fries and two root beer floats. I'm not sure if I'd collected utensils and napkins and our order was up! Burger was thick and juicy, the tenderloin, (was probably frozen yesterday) was A-ok. Ahhh...A&W root beer floats. Our two "regular" sized floats would have satisfied the biggest appetite! Prices were reasonable too. The restaurant itself? It has seen better days...but go someplace a bit fancier if ambience is what you seek. I'll come there again if I can!

5. American Classic Cafe

16 W 11th St, Spencer, IA 51301-3519 American, Cafe, Diner Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch, Lunch Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 712-262-7540 http://americanclassiccafespencer.choicecafes.website
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3 based on 36 reviews

American Classic Cafe

Reviewed By 523benc

The service was really slow, and the place wasn’t busy. The server was not very knowledgeable about the menu. The apple sauce meatloaf was unique and tasty , but the sides were below average. I should have known better than ordering the pie. It was made there, according to the server. The pie wasn’t bad, just nothing special.

4. Sports Page

804 11th St SW, Spencer, IA 51301-5526 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Table Service +1 712-262-6200 http://www.spencersportspage.com
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4 based on 34 reviews

Reviewed By 37Brendam

I went here with family and 3 of us ordered the coconut chicken appetizers--something like chicken strips but really different. They had had them before but I had not. I do not like coconut but decided to give them a try since they were raving about them. We had driven an hour and a half to eat at this place. They were scrumptious!! Did not taste like coconut at all--thank goodness. They reminded me of french toast sticks only a little larger. The chicken seemed really good quality and was not like the generic chicken strips that all the restaurants serve. I definitely will be back even though we live a long ways. These are actually appetizers but big enough for a meal. we had a salad with them but that was really a lot to eat.

3. Family Table Restaurant

829 S Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301-5733 American Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 712-262-4464 http://www.family-table.com
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4 based on 25 reviews

Family Table Restaurant

Reviewed By AGJ56

Broasted chicken dinner was good (chicken was a little chewy) with salad, baked potato and roll for less than $10. Server was attentive. The downside is bearded cooks (without masks or nets which explained what looked to be a whisker in the food), very tired facility and bathroom that was grungy.

2. Weasys Lounge & Grille

216 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301-4121 American, Bar Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Wine a [email protected] +1 712-262-9871 http://www.weasys.com
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4 based on 51 reviews

Weasys Lounge & Grille

Friendly for everybody! A Nice Dining Area with a Lounge where you can both Eat and Have a few Cocktails at the Bar. Our Kitchen is open M-F 11 to 2 for lunch and all day on Saturdays. Monday Evening 5 to 9 Tues- Thur. 5 to 10 Fri & Saturday 5 to 10:30 Or

Reviewed By AGJ56

Sticky tables and filthy carpet. Delicious burgers/fries. Good service. Popular with locals. If ambiance is not important, it works. For us, one and done,

1. The Prime Rib

1205 S Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301-5913 American, Steakhouse Dinner Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout, Table Service +1 712-262-4625 https://www.facebook.com/theprimerib/
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4 based on 105 reviews

The Prime Rib

712-262-4625 Has been in business for many years.

Reviewed By ogibbs

I enjoyed a very good prime and moderately priced dinner at The Prime Rib. I have spend a lot more at some big name restaurants that did not surpass the quality of this restaurant’s name sake fair.If I pass this way again I’ll make a point of a return visit.

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