Timothy Wilson-Marier
The best way to describe The Arcadia is casually classy. We tried the Sunrise Burger, which is a simple, yet tasty, spin on the regular breakfast burger. The smash burger and the Arcadia sauce definitely elevate it. Simply put, the stuffed shishito peppers have become my favorite stuffed pepper of all time. The combination of textures and flavors delivers a complete experience in every bite. When you visit, do yourself a favor: challenge your comfort zone with their brilliantly crafted drink menu. This excellent experience was complemented by the wonderful service provided by Max. From the greeting to the farewell, the service alone makes the entire experience worthy of a repeat visit!
… moreJacob Hurley
I have been to the is place a handful of times. Every time I have been there it has been great. They really paid attention to the details: the tables, stools, and booths are beautiful, it creates a warm, cozy, upscale atmosphere. I have tried several things on their (rotating) menu. One standout I think everyone should try from the apps section is their Mozzarella bites with the citrus ranch. This place reminds me of Provisions and The Cafe in Ames with great quality rotating food with a few staples, and a great warm and cozy atmosphere. If you like those restaurants, you will love this place. I have not had a bad item here. Definitely check this place out if you are near Polk City.
… moreM T
Glad Polk City has another restaurant! We tried it the second day they were open, so I expected some hiccups, especially with the service. Here’s my take…
Neat vibe. Chose to sit on the patio, because it was freezing inside. The menu was different than what was posted online (Had planned on ordering the omelet, but it wasn’t available). Ordered eggs benedict, instead. Wife and daughter ordered breakfast tacos and brioche french toast. Food was cold on delivery, but well prepared. Breakfast potatoes came half-way through my meal (They weren’t ready when they served my dish). Had to ask for syrup for the french toast (only served with berry compote). Definitely geared towards couples rather than families.
UPDATE: Been back several times and the service has gotten much better. Their smashburger is phenomenal (voted top five in the state), as is their tenderloin.
… moreScott H
Fantastic service and the atmosphere was great. The Honey Crisp Mule was excellent. The seared salmon was a bit overdone, otherwise this would have been five stars. Definitely will return for another fun dining experience. Give this place a try!
… moreRon K
First time here, wide range of offerings. Had a nice quiet booth in the corner for talking. Enjoyed the half off appetizers on Saturday early day, had egg rolls, wonton and both were good. All three of us were happy with our meals, Italian beef, grill salmon sandwich and burger of the month which was hatch peppers, grilled onions, queso on two smash patties. Definite spot for a second visit.
… moreCorrie Davis
Hot new spot in Polk City adds a great dining spot to the area! Loved the beautiful design of the interior and dinned on the patio to take advantage of the lovely weather. Food was delicious and appreciated the gluten free options!
… moreMelinda
Randomly chose this restaurant after another one was closed, and I’m so glad we discovered it! It is so beautifully designed inside. Apparently, they’ve only been open for a month but the whole visit was seamless–from start to finish. The staff was very attentive, with superb execution on food! The dishes were all bursting with flavor! Everything was perfectly seasoned and all of the elements complemented each other so wonderfully. They were delicious dishes with complicated but not confusing flavor profiles. We were with two somewhat picky eaters and everyone was thrilled with what they ordered. EVERYTHING WAS PHENOMENAL. Also, it was only ~$90 between the 4 of us. Glad we got to visit before other people figure out they’re there and have to inflate their prices. I’m confused about other reviews complaining about prices vs. portions. We got more than enough food (of superior quality) for a cheap price. I would have been happy to pay double for what we got and no one left hungry. Highly recommend!
… moreKent Altemeier
Billed as fine dining. Concrete floor, no tablecloths, primitive cutlery, lots of TV’s, no salt and pepper. Took our own wine, shocked at the $35 corkage fee. Most in town charge $10. More shocked that the reserve wine list was not really reserve and overpriced by 100% Staff was attentive. Caesar salad was good. Pasta was good, but the meat got lost and was minimal in my bowl. Beef bourgeon was fabulous. Well seasoned and nice portion size. Might return someday, but with different expectations. Listen to your wine distributor. You will sell more when it is priced correctly.
… moreRachael Plunkett
Checked out Arcadia on opening night! I went in with lower expectations for service. Especially on today’s service industry climate. I had the exact opposite! The staff was great! Super impressive for a grand opening. Our waitress Jada was awesome. She was very personal and social. I got a few of the speciality cocktails and they were great as well! The lychee martini was amazing! I do think there are a few small little things that will improve over time, but all in all I’m so excited for this to come to Polk City and can’t wait to go back and try more dishes and drinks!
… moreTrevor W
Eric O. provided exceptional tableside service. The dry aged ribeye surf and turf were excellent, the fondant potato and mashed potato both complimented the main entree. Flavorful caesar salad. The mocktail virgin Hibiscus Paloma and lime water were refreshing. This establishment is an excellent value and contribution to the local Iowa farm to table experience. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family, and look forward to a return trip. Facilities were stylish and clean. Definitely exciting to see craft cocktail and local craft brewing options shaken, stirred, mixed and poured.
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