Rube's Steakhouse & Lounge

We came for a small company dinner. When we made the reservation we told (Rick/Rich) we would be there between 5:30-6:00. Although this was a group of 12, we had people coming from Minnesota and a few different directions near the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area. We made this reservation 2+ weeks ahead. All but 3 people showed up by 5:45 p.m. They didn't want to seat us until we were all there. Then we were seated at 2 separate tables. We asked our waitress, Molly, if we could combine tables and was told NO. After making another suggestion and being told NO my husband went and asked the host/manager if we could all sit at a table together and was immediately accommodated. Then when she was tired of waiting for the last 2 people she said we needed to go pick out our food because your reservation was at 5:30. The tone was not great. The steak was great as always. However, there were too many people around the grill. Way too many. We have been there several times and never had any issues. But the services was the worst we have ever had there. Everyone at the table had unfavorable comments to say about her. We even overheard her complaining to another waitress. We are disappointed you no longer have the salad bar. The salad that comes to the table is bland. And the wall of pictures is gone from the Belly Buster. My husband was on there a few times. It was always a great topic of conversation. Bar staff was great. Host was great. We will return as we love the novelty of the grill your own steak and quality of the meat. Unfortunately, not the best experience this go around.

if you’re going to Rubes for the $19.73 sirloin special for the month of June, they’re all out. Or it’s the old bait and switch, don’t know. We weren’t the only ones who came for the special and there was no substitute. And new salad style with very little to no labor on their part and it all seemed very cheap feeling, until it came time to pay…I’m not a satisfied consumer tonight.

This was my first time to Rube's & I have to say I was very impressed. While I'm normally not big on the "grill your own steak" places the atmosphere & the setup were phenomenal. The steaks were good, the fried potatoes were perfect, & the house creamy parmesan dressing was great. The grilling area was kept immaculately clean & they did a good job of making sure everyone was kept socially distant from each other.

Make my own. Yes please. What. Unique experience. Enjoyed picking out our steak and cooking it over the huge indoor barbeque pit. Sides and potatoes already on the grill. Perfect. The building is rustic and can hold a lot of people. We got there on a Sunday and as it was opening. We still had great conversation while cooking our steaks and just a great experience. The wait staff is top notch and friendly. Will be back.