Breitbach's Country Dining

American restaurant · Balltown ·

Breitbach's Country Dining

American restaurant · Balltown ·

Historic tavern serving American fare, buffets, and pie

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563 Balltown Rd, Sherrill, IA 52073 Get directions

$10–20

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"I read that this historic spot, which opened in 1852 and was rebuilt after a 2007 fire, earned a James Beard Foundation America’s Classic nod in 2009 and is a storied place to try Iowa’s breaded pork tenderloin with a side of local history." - Nicholas DeRenzo

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Breitbach's Country Dining

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Breitbach's Country Dining

Sydney Brady J.

Google

The food and atmosphere here were amazing! The patty melt was very good and you can tell the burger was fresh. I'll be thinking about that raspberry pie for a while. It was sweet and tart, absolutely perfect. 🤤 The owner was there and was the cashier at the bar and shook our hands. Don't forget to stop by the overlook before or after your meal!

Al R.

Google

All the positive reviews are true. Nice ambience, great buffet reasonable priced and friendly service. And the pie is delicious.

Zachary M.

Google

Great place. Lots of history here. Wonderful staff and the price of food and quality is excellent for the price. If you have a date or a large family to feed, this place is hard to beat in quantity and quality. I highly recommend it. It also has an antique store to browse.

Mohamed

Google

Worth the drive just for the comfort factor. The fried chicken was crispy and generously portioned, and the pie situation is dangerous (I warned you). Cozy, old-school dining room with views over the hills. Everything tastes like it’s been made the same way for decades — and that’s a compliment.

Jerry S.

Google

I had a lovely dinner buffet with my wife and my brother. It was a very good experience for us. The food was made fresh we can have as much we wanted. The atmosphere was very good country style which reminds me of my childhood.

Nerve S.

Google

Worth the trip every time. The buffet is my favorite thing within 100 miles of me. Plenty of meat and vegetarian options. Soup is always great. The salads are not the standard "everybody has this" mayo stuff. It's all great.

B K.

Google

Modern country restaurant with abundant seating and parking in a beautiful setting. Well worth the drive to support a locally owned & operated venue. Large bar area. Friendly, inviting and generous small town atmosphere. The buffet was well cared for, continuously cleaned & restocked. Only wish was for a few meatless options.

Sheila H.

Google

This is such a great place on all levels!!! The scratch kitchen does EVERYTHING perfect!!! The paté on the salad bar was amazing. The buffet was well stocked, well attended to by staff and very fresh the entire time. The prime rib was perfect and the american fries were the best we have ever had (crispy just as requested)! The entire staff was so kind and worked very well together. Three (waitress, host and meal deliverer) checked on us to make sure everything was cooked as requested, tasted good and if we needed anything. Upon paying, the owner thanked us and wished us a great holiday season. You just do NOT find this engagement anymore. Well done and thank you!!!