Gate City Restaurant & Bar – Home-Style Dining & Prime Steaks in Keokuk, IA

Went with my dad for Thanksgiving and I was very impressed. The food was amazing and tasted like a homemade meal my grandma would make. Prime rib, turkey, fish, ribs, salisbury steaks, and all the sides. I left needing a nap and dreaming about the cheesecake I took home for a midnight snack.

Stopped for dinner while driving through Keokuk, Iowa. Service was good, their Hawkeye burger (8 Oz) was cooked to order and came with all the fixings. I had mashed potatoes with brown gravy as my side (not shown) with was quite good and hit the spot in a cold night. That’s why no picture, I ate it too quick. Building had cool old/fashioned ceiling fans on a belt system

Our extended family met for Thanksgiving lunch buffet. We had a large party and were seated right away at the time of our reservation. Service was fantastic - Fast, friendly, accurate. The food was amazing— a home cooked Thanksgiving dinner without the work. Turkey, chicken, salmon, catfish, prime rib, ribs, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, rolls, soups, salad bar and of course pie for dessert! Reasonably priced. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

First time here on 8/5/25 and the food was superior! The staff was excellent and a beautiful clean decor. The buffet is amazing and I'm in a wheelchair and the server put us close to the buffet so it was easier for me to get to. I will definitely eat here again when going out to eat and I will definitely try the Sunday brunch. I just wish they delivered! Quite a few disabled people would greatly appreciate it. Just something to think about in the future. Best food I've had in Keokuk!!

This place is a hidden gem! I have no idea how they’re serving such high-quality food at such a reasonable price, but I’m not questioning it—just enjoying it. Well worth the 40-minute drive from Quincy, and I’ll definitely be telling my friends. From the outside, the restaurant gives off a cozy, family-friendly vibe, but the food is absolutely elevated. We started with the bruschetta, which was almost a meal on its own. Each thick slice of toasted bread was topped with a generous dollop of melted fresh mozzarella—so good! My husband and I had to take half of it home just to save room for our meal. We both ordered steaks. I went with the 9 oz Prime Filet for $40 with two sides. Holy cow—literally. First off, it’s rare to find a restaurant serving Prime steak, which is the best you can get outside of Japanese Wagyu. I also got the mushroom cream sauce on the side—partly because I wanted to try it, but also because a great steak shouldn’t need sauce. And wow. The steak was perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and melted like butter in my mouth. Then I tried the sauce. I don’t know if I can eat steak without it ever again. For sides, I had the grilled asparagus and sautéed vegetables, while my husband went with the steak fries and asparagus. Everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. I was completely stuffed… and then I saw the desserts. I have never seen more beautiful desserts in a restaurant. Every single one is made from scratch, and they even take whole cake and cheesecake orders with advance notice (which I will absolutely be doing). I took a video of the dessert case, and our waitress told me it wasn’t even looking as good as usual! I went for the strawberries and cream cake, and my husband got the strawberry cheesecake (which he was too full to eat and brought home for the kids). WOW. Just WOW. The service was just as great as the food. Our waitress was super attentive, and the owner/chef even came out to personally greet our table. I’ve already sent texts to my friends—this is where we’re celebrating our next birthdays. I just hope it’s not too busy when the secret gets out!

Crystal and Sandy were amazing with their customer service. Soul the owner was very nice and checked in on the quality of the food. I can tell he is passionate about food and taking care of customers - he is genuine. I have the 12 oz t-bone steak medium rare, with the sautéed mushrooms and onions, and fries. The steak was perfectly cooked and was one of the best tasting steaks I have ever had. The sautéed mushrooms and onions were absolutely beautiful. The fries? Perfect. The food was 10 out of 10. Service 10 out of 10. Can't wait to be back!

Sunday brunch. Outstanding selection of food, including prime rib, roast beef, salmon, breaded shrimp, chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad bar, soups and so much more. You must try the cheesecake!