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Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant

  • April 22, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant

Located in the center of Amana, the largest of the seven Amana Colonies, the Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant is a delight that holds true to the original Amana Colonies style of meals. Served family style, meals are delicious and ample. We stopped in for dinner early on a Saturday evening, without reservations. While not a problem this early in the season (April), it is highly recommended that reservations are secured especially for weekend dining.

As we entered the main part of the restaurant we were taken back by just how large it was inside. There were several dining rooms throughout the main level. Once seated, we were immediately greeted by our server who provided beverages and an overview of what family dining was all about. Once we had our dinner entrees ordered, she brought us two bowls of “cold salads” which for that night were coleslaw and cottage cheese with chives. The coleslaw was exceptionally crisp and flavorful. The cottage cheese was also very good. With the salads came a small basket of locally baked rolls, served with butter and homemade strawberry jam. Mmmmm good!

For entrees, I ordered the kasseler rippchen and David had the jager schnitzel. Both were pork dishes; mine being a large center cut pork chop and his a breaded loin with a dark mushroom sauce. The side dishes were also served in bowls to be shared . . . mashed potatoes, brown gravy, kernel corn and sauerkraut. The mashed potatoes were lumpy, just the way we like them. While I don’t eat sauerkraut, David said it was outstanding.

I enjoyed my pork chop just fine, it was moist, flavorful, and tasted a lot like a nice lean cut of ham. David let me sample his jager schnitzel, which was outstanding. The mushroom sauce really complemented the flavor of the pork. The meat simply melted in my mouth. With the German music playing in the background, it felt as though we had been transported back to the old country of Bavaria.

After dinner, our server brought around the wonderful tray of homemade pies and cakes they have to offer for dessert. Not able to eat another bite, we both passed this time. Maybe next time, we will have to save room and take in their homemade treats.

Our meal including tax and gratuity was just under $35. We felt that we had an exceptional dining experience with good value and would highly recommend the Ox Yoke Inn to anyone planning a visit to the Amana Colonies. Also, if you find yourself traveling through Iowa on I80, they have another location out on the interstate at exit 225. They feature largely the same lunch and dinner menu and meal preparations as their original restaurant in Amana. In addition, they are also open for breakfast, which the Amana location is not. I should also note that they do offer beer, wine, and mixed cocktails if you desire a more adult beverage.

From journal Iowa - America's Heartland

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