Archie’s Waeside
224 4th Ave NE, Le Mars, IA, 51031
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Address :
224 4th Ave NE
Le Mars, IA, 51031 - Phone (712) 546-7011
- Website https://www.archieswaeside.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Hogs F.
Everything about this place is perfection......including the wood paneling. I hope they never change that, since its either the same or close to same as when I first started going here 35 years ago. The dinner salads are very fresh and tasty. When I go its usually with a group of 5-7, so when normally get the appetizer sampler. It's good and works for that size group. And, the Mexican cheese ball appetizer is usually added. Wow...these are special. The steaks are really amazing. I usually order mine with extra seasoning. The service is great as well. If you are in the area definitely plug this one into the GPS. This could be my all time #1 spot.
(5)Matt N.
I feel compelled to disclose that I am originally from LeMars so I have some bias, but I have eaten at my fair share of steakhouses around the country, and all the "best" in Atlanta, and there simply is no comparison. Forget about the price/value of these cuts. (I don't want to ruin it for my hometown peeps, but these steaks in any major city would go for $60 - $80, easily $100+ in NYC). Needless to say, you'll get your money's worth at $20-$25. Believe it or not, the sides are included. Nothing fancy about the sides, but that's not why you're there. The non-steak dishes are pretty decent as well. The fried shrimp is probably the best non-steak dish. They're not the little guys either. They're good-sized prawns, batter-fried, and quite flavorful. However, unless you are opposed to beef, don't miss this opportunity to have one of the best cuts of meat you'll ever have. I usually try to measure steakhouses by how they prepare the strip, and Archie's can do a strip with anyone. However, get the tenderloin (med-rare, of course). It is ridiculous. The picture on their website is accurate. I've seen them as big as softballs. The cuts are (unadvertised) dry-aged, which makes them very dense and flavorful. Very little seasoning is applied, and not needed. As some of the previous reviews commented, the decor is tacky and old, however, it is part of what makes Archie's special. If they remodeled or redecorated, it just wouldn't be Archie's. The staff and locals that frequent Archie's are also what make this place special. Won't find nicer people. I don't know what prompted only 4 stars from the reviews below, but this place is 5 stars, no doubt about it.
(5)Roxanne A.
I agree with Audry. I had dinner there recently and it still has the wood-paneling and stuff, but the steak was good and they have pretty good wines too. I got a tour of the place (even the kitchen) and they have a huge freezer in the back where they store a LOT of beef and cut their own steaks... It is not the kind of place where things are brought in already prepared. They do it all in their kitchen. I saw them prepping lobster as well, not sure how that tastes but our whole group enjoyed their meal.
(4)Audrey J.
Obscenely large steaks that are as thick as a Webster's and require twice as many superlatives to describe their deliciousness. The restaurant itself was kinda kitschy in a '70s wood-paneling style that thinks a bajillion lighted miniature ceramic houses, churches, and shops a la Christmas miniature villages is the height of sophistication. However, forget that and concentrate on the important stuff, people. Seriously, Iowa knows its beef. And seriously, a restaurant charging $20 for a solid ridiculous piece of meat is unheard of. And TRIPLY seriously, if this place can stay afloat (and, if the locals are to be believed, truly thrive and prosper) when it's only open five days a week for dinner and only four hours each day for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, then they have GOT to be doing something right. So, seriously, come here for some serious don't-mess-around meat.
(4)Hiroaki Y.
I really love this T-born steak. I have no idea how many times I visited for eating steak.
(4)Jodi A.
The only place around that has true Nebraska beef! Great place to go! Would send everybody there if they love tender juice steak! They also have AWESOME Mango daquires
(5)Jeff A.
Wow. Certainly worth the drive. Incredible steaks. Who knew this hidden spot would be so awesome. Rachel Ray has been here and listed it as one of the top steakhouses in the country.
(5)Tina M.
I always look forward to visiting Archie's when I come to Lemars and they never disappoint! Although I thought of trying to venture out to a porterhouse or ribeye...they're huge portions and I couldn't bring myself to order 12-22 oz. so I stuck with the 8oz petite tenderloin which is also know as a filet. I ordered medium rare and it was perfect! We came in with a very large group (40) and to get all but one cooked to perfection says a lot for the staff. Don't fool yourself thinking you can just walk into Archie's on any given night without a reservation. They pack'em in here on a Thursday night we had to park across the street and people were streaming in and out of here at 7pm. Fortunately, they have a great bar to wait for your table! The bartender is a doll and serves a generous pour. I believe our party closed the place down at 10-10:30. Thanks again Archie's!
(5)Ben A.
I love steak and given the reviews of Archie's, I knew I couldn't miss stopping in before I left Le Mars. I went in with pretty high expectations (maybe too high) and came away satisfied with the experience. Is it the best steak I've ever had - no, it's not. I'd definitely eat there again, but I'd have more reasonable expectations going in. I thought about giving Archie's 3 stars but what saved it was the price for the given quality. I've had more tender steaks and better seasoned steaks, but they were all at much higher priced steak joints. I also concede that I am not a steak purest that feels steak should have little to no seasoning or adornment. So I recognize that Archie's preparation is mid-west true and can't be faulted for that.
(4)Kay W.
I hadn't had an aged steak since I lived in Chicago and was really looking forward to this meal. I don't know if it's because it's Iowa, but that was not an aged steak. I had a ribeye, and while it was a perfect medium rare, it was tough and gristly. No aged steak should ever be tough. A huge disappointment.
(1)Christopher V.
Proposed Archie's Motto: "The steaks are so good that nothing else matters." Remove the nearly peerless steaks from this experience and this would be a two-star place. The steak, on a scale from 1 to 5 is a 12, so I am settling on four stars for my review. The atmosphere and the mediocrity of just about everything but the steak make it impossible to give a five-star review. I still love this place, though. On my most recent visit last Saturday night I noticed a number of changes over the past several years, with a couple of exceptions, for the worse. The onion rings have become ordinary. They now have very little breading, and ranch dressing is + $0.95. The meals themselves are steals, so this is quibbling. I'm a quibbler. They no longer serve corned beef with the salad/crudite course, even upon request. Boo for them. No assortment of crackers, either. Just a bunch of the same variety of bland, Ritz-like ones. I miss the Melba toasts and the little packaged bread sticks. The steaks are now PERFECT, and actually seasoned. Years back I had to upgrade my request for "extra seasoning, please" to "extra, EXTRA seasoning, please". The ribeye ($18.50 with salad, potato, crudite platter, rolls and crackers) I had on Saturday is on par with those served in any restaurant in the US, at any price, and I've been around! It was perfectly aged, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned (even though I forgot to inquire about current seasoning practices). The quality of the steaks is absolutely amazing. It's a shame that you have to request "real butter" when the rolls arrive, however three of the six of us did, and our waitress brought two giant (1/4#+) portions of butter on two plates to make sure we had enough. We did. The corn fritters, a longtime favorite, now SUCK. They used to be shaped in such a way that you knew they were made from scratch and scooped by hand before being placed into the fryer. The result was a delicate texture hugging whole kernels of real corn. Those were amazing. Now, the consistency of the fritters is like that of a cake donut, with no real corn in sight, and their perfect roundness suggests that they are now machine-made (God forbid off-site!). I also have serious doubts that it is real honey that is served with the fritters (if they'll serve fake butter, why not fake honey?). The "honey" we had on Saturday night was cloyingly sweet and screamed "high fructose corn syrup". You know, like at KFC. I ate half a fritter from an extra side order of three. The place has been remodeled in recent years, however it is just newer versions of the exact materials that have always been there. This is not a criticism from my perspective, as there is a healthy dose of nostalgia that is invoked for many people (including me) on every visit. That's a lot of fake wood paneling, though. There is a newer, more complete, and higher-end wine list (+/- $100/bottle), but there is still no dessert menu for the sweet tooth(s) in the group. I guess that would cause the tables to turn over more slowly, and maximizing profits is the goal of any sane businessperson. So go, and remember: The steaks are so good that nothing else matters.
(4)Andrew W.
Ranked in "Everyday with Rachael Ray" Magazine among the top four best steakhouses in America, you can't pass up Archie's Waeside. As far as I'm concerned, Gene and Georgetti's Steakhouse Chicago can say "Forgetaboutit", because at Archie's Waeside, Northwest Iowa eats better steak than the entire Chicago mafia. At less than $25 for a succulent T-Bone, and the best center-cut Tenderloin since God invented Iowa Corn Fed Beef, owner Bob Rand isn't breaking any kneecaps either. He and his staff are just making customers very, very happy. A "Must Eat" in Le Mars and Northwest Iowa.
(4)Otto M.
I had the opportunity to go to Archie's in August of last year. I was visiting a friend in Le Mars. He said he was taking us to dinner. He took us to Archie's. I ordered the Rib Eye Steak. I have to say it was the best Rib Eye Steak I have ever had. I don't know what it weighed but it was bigger than I could finish. Very very good. And it was only $18. As far as the staff and decor. It's an older building. It's clean, but reminds me of restaurants I used to go to with my grandparents back in the 70's but it's a plus in this review. The staff was very friendly. It definitely had a "locals" feel. Probably don't get a lot of non-locals considering it's location. My only complaint with Archie's is it's 1700 miles away from where I live. That's not Archie's fault. A steak like I had at Archives would cost me an easy $60 here in California and still wouldn't taste as good. If you ever find yourself anywhere near Le Mars, Iowa it's well worth a visit.
(5)Todd Z.
NW Iowans probably don't use Yelp very often, but some of you out of towners might be driving through looking for a great place to eat. Archie's is a gustatory and cultural landmark in LeMars. Bottom line--the steaks are fantastic. Forget the big city steakhouses that charge premium prices. You get the same quality in this restaurant at a fraction of the cost. This is one place where the "too good to be true" really is true. Now, that said, don't go for the decor. It's kitschy wood paneling and model house miniatures are laughably out of date. The place is dark and has an old diner vibe. Many of the waitresses are older, which makes me assume that they've worked there for years--which speaks well of the restaurant. I love it that they push stainless steel catering carts to bring orders to the tables. No collapsible stands and trays to be seen. The sides and salads are good, but not exceptional. The one recommendation that I would make is the Russian salad. This homemade dressing is very tasty. If you're in the area, take a detour off of I-90 or I-29 and head over to LeMars for a great stake and a little Midwestern Americana. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Mark N.
Awesome steaks in a totally 1970s retro environment. They dry age their steaks on site. Worth the drive!
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