This is the 2nd time this year we have visited the Iowa Machine Shed. I guess I just think it's a bit overrated. The all you can eat fixings that come with your meal are cottage cheese, cole slaw & bread (which are good). Don't get me wrong...the food is good..but nothing I would rave over. I walked over this... more

The steaks were extremely tender and flavorful and the side dishes, including cole slaw, cottage chees and bread, were excellent. Three adults had steak dinners and soft drinks for $60, which isn't bad. The farm/4H atmosphere in the restaurant is fun. It's not elegant or trendy, but it's not meant to be. It's simple, good food in a fun atmosphere. more

hard to mark thsi a 3 or 4. living here this palce seems to make fun of thsoe from the midwest. Food is abundent and good - breakfest buffet is awsome - but I always feel like I am eating on the set of Hew-Haw more

good atmosphere, food, medicore more

Outstanding! Come here if you are hungry and want some great down home cooking at a great price and good service. If you're on a diet and can't handle the take home portions then you are best friends with the person that gave it a terrible rating. Get a clue~. more

I was at the Machine Shed restaurant in Urbandale for lunch today and ordered what I thought was something from their line of healthy entrees. Not so! What I got were plates of beef liver, bread, coleslaw, onions, nut bread, bacon and mashed potatoes. I ended up boxing up half of my food items and taking them home with me.... more