Northwestern Steakhouse, Mason City IA

Always worth the drive up from Des Moines. Get there early or make a reservation! The food is great and people line up outside the door about 20 minutes before opening.
The steaks are always cooked perfectly and are well seasoned.

If you have not been here. Go. Be sure to visit their website so you know how to reserve your spot. Over 100 years of incredible food folks. Worth it! Recommend the Butter Noodles

THIS WAS MY 1ST, EVER JOB.
AGE 14.

I STILL, COME HERE.
I DRIVE FAR, FROM
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
LA, AND LAGUNA BEACH. NASHVILLE, TN.
AND SOUTHERN, ALABAMA.
I DO NOT CARE.

IT'S ALWAYS,
WORTH MY ROAD TRIP.

1ST PLACE, OUR FAMILY GOES.
KIDS RAISED ON TONY'S. AS WE ALL USED TO CALL IT.

MOUTH WATERING STEAKS,
UHMMM YUMMM
COOKED TO PERFECTION.

IN 3 LETTERS. O. M. G!
THE RICE, YUM, DIVINE.

THE SALADS,
THE SPAGHETTI.
I HAVE TRAVELED THE STATES, AND CANADA.
I HAVE NEVER,
FOUND ANYTHING.
EVEN REMIOTELY, SIMILAR. ️
KEEP DOIN IT,! BECAUSE,

NORTHWESTERN STEAK HOUSE,
YOU ARE WITHOUT A DOUBT,
" ONE OF A KIND".
LOVE YOU GUYS! ‍️
️

FROM THE HEART,

MICKAELA LYNN GREGORY

I’m sad to leave a two star review! The food is AMAZING and always has been. I brought my boyfriend and family in to show him the famous steakhouse in my hometown. Like I said the food was and is still great but the service was some of the worst I’ve ever had anywhere. Our server never even checked on us and only came to the table twice the whole time we were there. Our drinks sat empty and dirty plates were not cleared. The second time I was literally just getting up to go find someone when she came back. I tipped less than 20% which is something I never do. I work in food service and know how challenging it can be but this was just unacceptable.

Absolutely one of the best steaks EVER! Service was great, LouAnn (? Sp) was cheerful, helpful and always there checking on us! Highly recommended the spaghetti!

Flovor is fantastic. Get this place on your must do list. Check out hours and reservations before you go. Seating is limited.

The Northwest Steakhouse is the best! If you’re visiting from out of town, this is a MUST visit! Such amazing steaks, chicken, and spaghetti! This will forever be one of my favorite restaurants! The filet is so tender you can cut it with a fork! We love the nightly specials during the week!

Amazing staff and WONDERFUL food. We were from out of state and Northwestern Steakhouse was HIGHLY recommended by two people. When we arrived we were greeted and did not know we should have called ahead for reservations. We were squeezed in and the food lived up to exceed our expectations. If we are in the area we will be back and will tell our friends of our GREAT experience. The staff is also very kind to one another and work well together.

Truly a Mason City icon! Any time I get to pay a visit to Northwestern Steakhouse I’m reminded why it’s one of my favorite eateries in the state. The steak is always cooked to perfection & the Greek spaghetti is a must! You won’t regret the wait to dine here!

Love the food here don't get me wrong. Used to come quite a bit. Beat steak ever. We drive 45 minutes for it. But now they have made it so it's not possible unless we wanna camp out outside the place early. Can't make reservations like we used to and got there tonight to be told can't get in until 8. Its 5 right now.

Ask most people, they'll tell ya best steak house around. They are pricey, but everything is delicious. Keep in mind, everything is saturated with butter, Greek style. I suggest the chicken if steak is not your cup of tea! Oh, and I like the sirloin, medium, my fave!

Went there on Thursday evening at 4: 30 and got a table right away. The petite filet was 10dollars off. Have been going here since 1954. It never changes. Had the filet and spaghetti side. Absolutely wonderful. Cooked to perfection and delicious. Great service too!

I take my fiance there 1 to 2 times a month for our date nights and they are always amazing to us the food is phenomenal I recommend to everyone the northwestern steakhouse

Ok so, I'll start out by saying that the atmosphere is very nice. It was decorated well and and it was very nice. That being said we ordered the specials which were the new York. I had a side of rice my fiance the baked potato. The steak was cooked to the right temp but I guess I wasn't expecting the amount of what I assume is olive oil to accompany it. It wasn't something I'm used to and I didn't care for it. Also I'm not sure if the rice was supposed to be that texture but it felt overcooked and mushy. Maybe they were trying for risotto and missed the mark alittle I'm not sure. It just wasn't my cup of tea. The hostess with the purple hair was amazing, super friendly.

Delicious steaks. Side salad was simple-lettuce, tomato slice, half hardboiled egg and small half pickle spear. Pricey $37+/plate. $25/plate would be more reasonable, in my opinion.

We were a party of four and all of us ordered the Petite Fillet. It was the tastiest most tender steak I have ever had. It melted in your mouth. If you are in the area don't miss this restaurant. The wait staff was wonderful.

You will be so mad at yourself if you ignore my review! This is a steak lover's heaven! I had the best steak of my life.perfectly seasoned and cooked for the Gods! It made me do that little happy dance EVERYTIME I TOOK A BITE! The staff is kind and generous.the chef's are magical.go here.or forever wonder where you'll find the best steak ever!

It was my first time at Northwestern Steakhouse and I had the Cobb Salad, Spaghetti and Top Sirloin. What a fantastic experience. The Sirloin was absolutely perfect. Perfectly aged, seasoned and served. What a fantastic crew. Unbelievable experience. I was lucky to experience a walk-in opening, I strongly recommend a reservation, because the place fills up quickly.