Restaurants

Enjoy a Collection of Outstanding Restaurants.

Heart of America Inns & Restaurants offers superb dining experiences in some of the most popular restaurants in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Our outstanding collection of restaurants is the perfect choice whether you are on the road or staying in the area for a few days. From steaks and seafood, to pasta and salads, a Heart of America Restaurant is sure to please every palate.

The Machine Shed
Award winning restaurants in Urbandale Iowa, Davenport, Iowa, Rockford, Illinois, Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Appleton, Wisconsin, and Pewaukee, Wisconsin that use only the best beef, pork and poultry. In every city we're in you'll find us on the "Best of" lists compiled by local media.

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Moline, Illinois, Omaha, Nebraska, Peoria, Illinois, and Madison Wisconsin. Guests will be greeted with friendly service, an enticing menu, irresistible desserts, and an extensive wine and martini selection. Johnny's also offers banquet facilities and off site catering for any event.

Thunder Bay Grille
Located in Davenport, Iowa, Rockford, Illinois, and Pewaukee Wisconsin. Get hooked on Steak, Seafood and Cajun!

Checkered Flag
Bar and grill located in Walcott, Iowa. Serves sandwiches, pizza, old fashioned desserts, and more.

Gramma's Kitchen
Located in Walcott, Iowa. Prepares food in a way that many remember their Gramma's did. Such items like Chicken Fried Steak with Old Fashion Gravy, Homemade soups (people swear by our potato soup), Biscuits and gravy, Homemade pies, Famous Apple dumplings (the owner's great Aunt's secret recipe), and Chicken Pot Pies bring back the homey delicious taste of Gramma's Kitchen.