Northwestern Steakhouse – Celebrated Mason City Steakhouse with Greek Flavors and Classic Cuts

Consistently delicious over the 30 yrs of serving great NY Strip steak and the pasta is a great substitute for their baked potato. Don't know about the deserts, I have been too full from the meal to try. Little pricey but worth it for special events. The gals waiting tables and handling to go orders are very sweet and friendly. I'll be back.... to Terminate another meal. Lolol

Does this place need yet another five star review? ABSOLUTELY. I moved to Iowa six years ago, and one of the recommendations I received was to visit Northwestern Steakhouse. So after six years of living in this great state, we finally made a small detour on the way home from Minneapolis. We were fortunate to make a last minute reservation on a BUSY Saturday night. This place is popular with travelers AND locals. Respect their reservation rules and policies. It’s not a big place and they do their best to accommodate the demand. This is not a traditional steakhouse. The cuts and sizes are pretty American with Greek style/flavors. Never had it before and it was effing delicious. We ordered the filet and ribeye. Both were cooked to perfect medium rare. The filet just melted in my mouth. It was the rice side that kind of stole the show. More addicting than crack. Service was phenomenal. We were seated almost 30 minutes after our reservation but enjoyed drinks upstairs in their lounge, frequently being checked on. We honestly felt like local regulars with how nice everyone was. Anne felt like the grandmother I never had. Highly recommend making a trip to Northwestern a priority. Mason City is a sleepy little town to me, and I’m glad I got past my biases for small town restaurants because this place is a GEM.

This is apparently a highly coveted restaurant. Like many others my in-laws brought me an hour before the restaurant opened and we filed into a long line since they didn't take reservations beforehand. I think they accept reservations/call-aheads once you get there in person. Luckily, the line moved swiftly until all the tables were filled. I love the rustic feel of the restaurant! The history makes it all even better. They brought out some soft white bread to start. It was my first time there so I wasn't sure what to order. I ended up getting the lamb chops with a baked potato and Greek salad and everyone else got prime rib with rice pilaf. The food was fantastic! The meat was so juicy, tender, and especially flavorful. They didn't overdo it with spices or try to over-complicate the dishes. Just good old-fashioned salt and pepper, some garlic, and good cuts of meat! I enjoyed every aspect of the meal! Pretty pricey but worth it for good food! I definitely recommend queuing up early! Can't wait to visit again!