Food Experiences

Area Dining

From home-style comfort food to refined farm-to-table cuisine, eastern Iowa offers authentic dining experiences that celebrate our agricultural heritage.

Taste the Heart of Iowa

Lowden and the surrounding communities are home to charming cafés, beloved hometown bars, and hidden culinary gems. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast before exploring the countryside or seeking a memorable dinner after a day of adventure, you'll find genuine hospitality and delicious fare just minutes from The Lincoln Hotel.

Lowden

Restaurant & Bar

Rail Yard Restaurant and Bar

Lowden, IA

Full-service restaurant and bar with outdoor patio with bar, volleyball, and bags. A great spot for a relaxed meal or evening out just steps from the hotel.

Bar & Grill

Good Times

Lowden, IA

Hometown bar in small town Iowa with good food, good drinks and good friends. The kind of place where everybody knows your name.

Clarence · 10 min west

Bar & Grill

Victory Lane Bar and Grill

Clarence, IA · 10 min west

Homey spot offering broasted chicken and burgers along with steaks, pizzas and ice cream. A local favorite for casual dining any night of the week.

Café & Bakery

Demeter's Market

Clarence, IA · 10 min west

Locally owned café featuring homemade sourdough bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, candies and desserts made fresh daily. Enjoy your treat with a brewed cup of coffee or hot/cold tea.

Home Cooking

Mill Creek Café

Clarence, IA · 10 min west

Warm option dishing up homemade meals such as scalloped potatoes and ham, as well as salads, soups and pie. A true home-cooking experience on Main Street.

Stanwood · 15 min west

Family Restaurant

Ditto's Family Restaurant

Stanwood, IA · 15 min west

Casual family restaurant offering a menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, plus pies. A welcoming stop for any meal of the day.

Wheatland · 10 min east

Sports Bar

Jr's Place

Wheatland, IA · 10 min east

Casual sports bar with TV, beer, and other drinks, plus bar fare including popular Friday night wings. A great spot to catch the game.

Calamus · 15 min east

Bar & Grill

Buck's Corner

Calamus, IA · 15 min east

Burgers, wings, pizzas, and ice-cold drinks served up fast. A no-fuss neighborhood spot with everything you're craving.

Fine Dining

Wapsi Oaks Country Club

Calamus, IA · 15 min east

Fine dining on the weekends in a country club setting. Open to the public—enjoy a special evening nestled among the oaks.

Toronto · 15 min north

Bar & Entertainment

HeineeJo's

Toronto, IA · 15 min north

Casual, welcoming bar with food, live entertainment, sports on TV, and a patio. Always a good time at HeineeJo's.

Ready to Explore?

Book your stay at The Lincoln Hotel and discover the culinary treasures of eastern Iowa. Our staff is always happy to share their favorite dining recommendations.

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