Harmon's High Chaparall Tavern and Restaurant — Restaurant in New Albin

Small, not fancy, but a good bar and grill. Has a bar, a few tables (maybe 4), two booths, and a small dinette counter with four or five stools. A mom and daughter, probably the owners, cooked all the food. It was simple and very good. I had the Friday lunch special of goulash (better than it sounds). The other specials were a turkey club and a chicken fried steak. A variety of burgers and sandwiches are available. A fish fry is available for dinner on Fridays. They do have take out. Several people called ahead and then ran into pick up up their food and go. The service was good and everyone was friendly. Bathrooms very clean.

If you're going through New Albin, Iowa, I...

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