The Old Stone Bistro — Restaurant in La Porte City

So, I am from here, but have lived in CA for the last 25+ years. My family all lives here and I come back quite a bit. My mom lives in La Porte City. We came for dinner Wed. Evening. Fries, tenderloin, wings, chicken sand, onion rings were all yum! I believe that this has been open for about 1 month and the waitresses are new and learning. I owned a restaurant for 20+ years and have worked in one even longer. So, quick tips: Always clear anything from a table that is finished Refill drinks and check on guests frequently Bring silverware out with menus, or at least with drinks Plates with appetizers Take check to table…kinda silly going up to register to pay. Too much activity up there with guests Also, place the “specials” sign so you see it when you enter. Not behind the counter. Music is needed!!!! And, please make sure that there are no flies in the dessert case.

I loved the look of this restaurant and want it to remain going. Best wishes. We will be here another week and will try out breakfast.

Shannon...

My husband and I went for the first time during their Valentine's event. The wait staff were amazing and extremely polite. Im not one for alcohol usually but they let me try a small sip of wine before deciding if I wanted more. Not only that the food was so good! I had the honey glazed salmon. I want expecting any vegetables but I had brussel sprouts on my plate. I HATE brussel sprouts on a normal basis but these ones? Roasted to perfection and left me wanting another serving! My husband got the prime rib. The meat was tender and juicy and packed full of flavor. 1000000/10 would go...

Wow! This is a hidden gem. This is a must!! Small town Iowa usually has the best diners!! This building is historic and has a great story! The food is so good!!! It is very inexpensive!! Awesome atmosphere!! Scrabble blocks at each table! 😊 The avocado toast was just the best!! Amazing blend of flavors. Hashbrowns, pancakes, iced coffee and homemade cookies were awesome!! We went on a bike ride and found this place just off the Cedar Valley Bike Trail! This is so good, I’d drive from Cedar rapids to eat here. We will...