25 Essential Fort Dodge Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Fort Dodge.
Mineral City Mill and Grill
Iowa
Informal option for pasta dishes, sandwiches & American entrees, plus a full bar & Sunday breakfast.
Pizza Ranch
Iowa
Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
Taco Tico
Iowa
Fast-food restaurant doling out Mexican staples such as enchiladas, tacos & burritos.
Village Inn
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Community Tap
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Perkins American Food Co.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Tea Thyme & Thyme to Shop
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Quaint eatery with an ever-changing lunch menu, gourmet teas & desserts, plus a retail shop.
Cozumel Steak House - Seafood, Bar & Grill
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Identifies as Latino-owned. Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Hard liquor. Dining options: Lunch, Dinner.
Teriyaki Madness
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Cheery counter-serve branch doling out rice & noodle bowls with Asian-style proteins & veggies.
Arby's
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Lomita's Mexican Restaurant
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Compact, unassuming outpost with an expansive menu of classic & specialty Mexican dishes.
Rides Bar & Grill
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music, Live performances.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Hardee's
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Sizable, buzzing hangout offering flatbreads & other bar bites, plus a game room with pool tables.
Creekside Restaurant
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Live music, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Burger King
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
Wendy's
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
Ja-Mar Drive In Restaurant
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Standby for breakfast, burgers & other fast-food fare with a simple dining room & drive-thru window.
Pancheros Mexican Grill - Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Burritos, tacos & quesadillas are made with freshly pressed tortillas at this Mexican chain outpost.
Subway
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Sports Page Bar & Grill
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Pizza Hut
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Stadium Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.