Location: Cherokee
Cherokee Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Cherokee
Cherokee is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,253 at the 2010 Census, down from 5,369 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cherokee County.
1. Gasthaus Bar and Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By mtcowgirl - Iowa
Quaint, cozy, and a typical pub-style menu. We visit once or twice a month and the food is always good. It can be completely full during lunch and evenings, so come a bit earlier or later than peak times or you may have to wait. Service is friendly but waits for food can be a bit long when busy.
2. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
1.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By halvie - Primghar, Iowa
Stopped in for ice cream on Sunday at 2 p.m. Waited 30 minutes for our order. Service was slow , rude, very unprofessional staff. There were 4 people waiting ahead of us and at least 10 behind us. Everything came out one thing at a time. So families all waiting for their total order. Staff did not care at all.
3. Monterey Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Found via google search when looking for restaurant
Reviewed By bbbob17 - Cherokee, Iowa
Great atmosphere, good service, and good food at a good price. I have eaten there several times, and always have gotten a high quality meal. Very good Mexican food, worth the time stopping here to eat if you are ever in Cherokee.
4. The Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Denise L - Cherokee, Iowa
The Pub is a great little bar/restaurant in Cherokee. They have great steaks, awesome soups...ask for it in a bread bowl, even better and don't forget to save room for dessert! They make their pies from scratch...the Almond Joy Pie is to die for!!! I tried to get the recipe but it's a secret, shhhh! Give them a try when you are in town.
5. Family Table Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By applebear1 - Cherokee, Iowa
It's touch and go here...some times food is pretty good, other times you can tell they needed to change out that oil for the chicken weeks ago. It's fairly clean, but waitresses ignore you a lot for refills on soda [for the price they charge, and since tips are based on service...you'd think it'd be in their best interest to be topping it off. Not like it costs much, even if they charge like it is. I won't tip at all if they don't refill, not something I should have to ask to be done-glass is on edge of table, empty. Figure it out]. I enjoy their chicken greatly when fresh, just one of those places you take your chances at.
Oh, and they close too early...start getting pushy and rude around half hour to hour before closing. Out out out. I think until it is 8, they need to be doing their jobs and not vacuuming around you and pretending you don't exist so you'll leave.
6. Danny's Sports Spot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By random_reader - Chicago, Illinois
This restaurant is homey, and, to me, an out-of-towner passing through, it seemed to be the gathering place for the community. And for good reason! The menu choices are ample, the prices are reasonable, and the food is tasty. The decor is All-American: the walls are filled with photos of many of the town's young people in uniform who have served our country in the military, along with lots of local sports teams in action throughout the years. The photos captured the pride of the town for me, and I observed many of the same kind of hardworking families gathered in the booths and around the tables of the restaurant the night I was there. It's a casual place; bib overalls are not out of place here if you're coming in from the fields for a meal. If you happen to land your little airplane at the town's airport as we did, it's just a short walk to Danny's, and I recommend it.
7. Little Panda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Denise L - Cherokee, Iowa
The Little Panda restaurant in Cherokee has some of the best Chinese food you'll find! They have both a lunch and dinner menu and a lunch buffet, which is awesome! Their prices are very reasonable and of course, you always get a fortune cookie!
8. Copper Cup
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By wundirboy - Cherokee, Iowa
A great little coffee shop here in town. They make their coffee from scratch and they have excellent coffee. That is one of my favorite drinks and would be hard to find a better cup any where. Great place to relax and visit.
9. Taco John's
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By wundirboy - Cherokee, Iowa
We eat here often and enjoy it. The service is always good and the prices are typical of fast food. The place is always clean which indicates that someone cares in the back about the way the establishment is managed. They do have a condiment bar which is nice. Not a bad choice for Tex-Mex fast food.
10. Vern's Sweet spot Grill at the Cherokee Country club
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Gary B
They have the best burger in the area. The menu is small and is ever changing so there is always something new to try. Have dined there several times and have always had an excellent meal.
