4th Street Bar and Grill

  4.5 – 159 reviews   • Bar & grill

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Address: 716 S 4th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Phone: (712) 796-4470

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Reviews

Buck Christensen
Cold Beer, Crunchy Crusts, and Colorful Commentary

If you’re looking for a place where your $20 bill actually feels like a fortune, look no further than 4th Street Bar and Grill. It’s got that classic “American Legion” soul—down-home, unassuming, and smells faintly of victory and fryer grease.

The Good: Your Wallet Will Thank You

Let’s start with the best part: the prices. In an era where a burger and a brew can cost you a small car payment, 4th Street is a sanctuary for the budget-conscious.

The Beer: Is it cold? It’s practically polar. It’s served in those charming canning jars that feel like they could survive a fall from a roof, and it goes down easy.

The Vibe: It’s a dart-player’s paradise. There are enough boards lining the walls to host a small Olympic tournament. If you like a place where everyone knows each other’s business, you’ll feel right at home.

The “Well-Done” Reality

Now, let’s talk about the food. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a neighborhood bar. It hits the spot after a long day, and it would have been even better if it had been cooked about 1 minute less.

The Fried Fish: It had a great flavor, but it was fried to within an inch of its life. The fried clams were just okay (more breading than clam). The fried shrimp was great.

The Pickle Pizza: A bold choice for any menu! Unfortunately, it spent a few minutes too many in the oven. The “crunch” was less of a culinary texture and more of a structural hazard.

Pro Tip: If you like your food with a side of “extra crispy,” you’ve found your Mecca. If not, maybe ask the kitchen to “pull it a minute early.”

The Service: In a word, flawless.

The Atmosphere (Viewer Discretion Advised)

While the vibe is friendly, it’s not exactly a “take the toddlers for Sunday brunch” kind of joint. During our visit, the local entertainment was provided by a gentleman at the bar who had clearly been there since the doors opened.

His vocabulary was about 40% nouns and 60% four-letter words that would make a sailor blush. He was loud, he was proud, and he was definitely not PG-rated. It adds to the “authentic” charm, but maybe leave the kids at home unless you want them learning some “colorful” new adjectives.

The Verdict

4th Street Bar and Grill is exactly what it claims to be: a cheap, honest, down-home watering hole. You’ll leave with a full stomach and a heavy wallet, even if your ears are ringing from the cursing and your jaw is tired from the pizza crust.

Overall: 5/5 Darts (all cons forgiven for the prices). Come for the cheap beer, stay for the local drama.
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D S
Hard working crew and fun spot for adults to hang out.
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Aaron Washpun
I liked everything and the prices were great – thank you
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Alfonzo Hodgson
The food is wonderful, and so are the waiters! Come for delicious food and atmosphere.
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Craig Suhr
Great food. Chill atmosphere. Great place to play pool or darts also.
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George Cooperrider
Staff is very professional and courteous
Patrons can be a little standoffish but overall good place to go to
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Kell P
Very casual bar, they do serve food. They have a place to play pool, and darts if this is your thing. I went to meet up with friends and enjoy a nice time. They do serve alcohol and sodas. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Place is kept clean and the are in the process of adding outside seating.
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Charles Hawkins
Went there to meet family members. Wanted to order food and the kitchen was closed. The service was terrible and way too noisy, I guess into a place you’ve never been to and I think the guys just wanted to see who had the biggest mouth because that’s a place I’ll never go back to. And the time that we would have got our food it would have been after 6:00 because by now there’s packed and we just left.
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Janice Watts
Julie is, and has been, one of the best bartenders at the Legion. She’s fun, courteous, and always has a smile on her face. I love Spencer, too. Very happy to see a new face and new ideas in the works!!
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