Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

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   marty

   Des Moines

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   I ordered the chicken avocado salad, and the kids got pasta bowls. My wife had the "build your own chicken." Everything was good. The kids had a lemonade and slammed them. We each had a cocktail. I had the "that time down Cody road" which was balanced, and flavorful. My wife had the "Basil Drop" and it was great, too! They do a great job!

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   ZaneF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was very good. We were impressed with our first time there.

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   Chris

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 14, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   Food was quite good but noise level was still rather high, especially for older patrons.

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   SarahM

   Omaha

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Great service & atmosphere; large portions. Heads up: The pad Thai is not good at all—the noodles are overly sauced and the sauce is heavy on a savory/sweet flavor that’s almost tomato-ish and raisin-like. Very strange. (You might like their pad Thai, but only if you’ve never had authentic Pad Thai before.) Everything else is delicious. The Canary salad is amazing.

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   ToddR

   Atlanta Metro

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best restaurant in Iowa!

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   12345

   Des Moines

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

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   Food and service were both on point. Can't wait to come back!

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   AaronL

   Des Moines

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 11, 2023

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   Overall, I great experience. The waitstaff was attentive and knew how to manage a room. Though it was a hopping Saturday night, it didn't feel chaotic. The mood was fun and positive. The ingredients were quality, fresh and plated nicely. Everything had a great flavor. I did give 4 stars instead of 5 because my Mahi mahi was a little dry. My friend had the Canary burger and she said it was great. The menu has a lot of nice choices so there's something on it for everyone. I will try the pork chop next time. When you're done, head down stairs to the speak easy. The décor is fun and the drinks are quality. They offer a nice selection of cocktails and ask what brand of liquor you prefer. I was happy they had Belvedere vodka, my Cosmopolitan was amazing. I will be going back. It was a great experience.

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   jerryw

   Charleston

   40 reviews

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   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on February 11, 2023

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   Our server was outstanding

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   Grinnellians

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 5, 2023

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   Fabulous restaurant!! Hostess and servers were excellent!! Gracious, checking in to be sure everything was just right, down to earth, pleasant. And the food…..Food is always amazing. Who knew the best Pad Thai could be found on the prairie?! We always look forward to our visits to Grinnell so that we can eat at Prairie Canary. Never disappoints. Thank you for this lovely gem.

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    casey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

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    I was very disappointed with my meal. ordered gluten free pasta, over cooked, sauce was extremely bland. husband had cajun seafood, had a cheese sauce which was incorrect. He didn't say anything until later. I sent mine back. Waitress did take the cost my dish off the ticket. Also, was very suprised at the additional cost for gluten free.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience2

    The wait staff served in a very sloppy manner crossing over the table to deliver then plates. Because of this, a spoon was dropped over the food of another person. They seemed uninterested and too busy.

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    LarryH

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Prairie Canary is one of our new favorites for an evening out with friends. They have courteous, fun & knowledgeable servers and wonderful chef-created meals. A great find in an interesting Iowa location. We will be back for sure!

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    MikeG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food. Overall, a wonderful evening! Thanks so much!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food with reasonable prices

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    DanielM

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Daughter's new job

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    DenaP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Still my favorite restaurant in Grinnell! My only feedback is that the lighting is much too harsh. Perhaps warmer light bulbs or the ability to dim the lights would help create a more intimate atmosphere.

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    LaurenG

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our favorite place. Kids and adults all love it!!

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    Rjajd

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    alway fresh/good service/good muzak with Amy Winehouse and Nora Jones

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    JayneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

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    We traveled from out of town. We had an amazing lunch. We tried a variety of dishes (apple salad, French onion soup, pear/gouda sandwich, the blackened prime rib sandwich, burger and chicken sandwich, along with fries) All was outstanding! Everything at the correct temperature and fresh! We will definitely return!!!

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    JuliettaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    All I can say is AWESOME. we had absolutely the best waitress. She is still a student but with her customer service she will go far. The food was magnificent. Highly recommend.

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    ChristineD

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Always love going here. Food was great. Try Wednesday night hamburger night.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service.

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    CyndiOD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    Delicious food and great service! I wanted to try everything on the menu. I guess I will have to come back.

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    CherylC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is a must when visiting this quaint town!

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    DenaP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great local food and atmosphere! Big-city quality in a small town. I always recommend it when I have friends and family in town.

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    Annie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

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    We loved our dinner at Prairie Canary! Our food was delicious, the drinks were so good and our waitress was attentive, funny and gave great recommendations! I would highly recommend the Iowa Chop and the Boozy Canary. We all enjoyed our dinner so much that we came back the next day for lunch. Would highly recommend Prairie Canary if you are visiting Grinnell!

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    Wombat2

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

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    Drove in from Iowa City and others from DesMoines to reconnect and share a delicious lunch and - truly a lovely choice for a destination meet-up and meal.

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    TimC

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This spot has a lot of expectations and it meets and beats every one. Perfect service, amazing food, great selection... and killer truffle fries. We highly recommend it.

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    SusanA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food at Prairie Canary is always yummy, the staff is always friendly, and eating there is always one of the highlights of our visit.

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    LisaS

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Repeat customer at Prairie Canary which never disappoints. The salmon, pasta, grilled cheese, truffle fries and tomato feta soup are favorites. Looking forward to our next time in this Grinnell eatery.

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    JoanneL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

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    The server Shannon was very knowledgeable about the menu items. Since members of our party have celiac this is an important consideration when dining. There were lots of satisfying options for all of us! I would highly recommend the prairie canary.

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    Iromom

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

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    The food was delicious and the service was great! Our server was attentive. She gave us recommendations and kept our beverage glasses full!

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    PaulS

    Des Moines

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful dinner on the patio. It was hard to choose which craft cocktail to start with (no generic cocktails here). The cocktails were just the right size and no cheap alcohol or mixers. We ordered the spring rolls for appetizer and they did not disappoint. The parchment salmon was the best I have had since moving to Iowa City 5 years ago. The chicken was perfectly cooked a top the tasty dish of mashed potatoes with the Dijon sauce. The staff was friendly and attentive. Our waitress did say it was a bit more energetic inside vs. outside.

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    AbbyR

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

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    Our experience at Prairie Canary was outstanding! The brunch was fantastic with a wide array of options. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful - especially our server, Shannon!

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    SVOFarmer

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a gem! Great food, knowledgeable staff (kudos to Taylor; she was very helpful and energetic), and a good value. We will definitely be back!

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    Mona

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal, service and atmosphere with friends. Loved our night out!

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    Charlie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lovely pre-college drop off dinner! Warm and friendly staff and delicious food!!

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    SusanA

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

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    Enjoyed the staff, food, the drinks - great ambiance!

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    ShannonW

    Des Moines

    6 reviews

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    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always enjoy eating here. Food and service are consistently good, and your food comes out quickly.

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    DenaP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was so attentive yet gave us space for conversation. Food and atmosphere was amazing! One of us had special dietary needs and that was not a problem at all. Great to have a “big city” quality restaurant in a small town!

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