Based on 136 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
102 N Lydia St, Ossian, IA 52161
Phone: (563) 532-9555
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bar/Bambinos-574358482623362/
Hours
| Sunday | 4–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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9 AM–12 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
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Reviews
Errin
Voted the best burger in Iowa a few years ago, but it’s nothing special. Can make just as good of a burger at home if not better. We’ve eaten here 3 times, and after listening to the owner complain about having to cook for us and how she’d been on her feet all day long EVERY time we’ve visited, we won’t be back. The last time we were there, she was changing the light-up sign on the wall. I know she heard us come in, but it took one of the customers at the bar telling her we were there for her to finally come wait on us. I don’t appreciate being made to feel guilty for choosing to do business with someone, and shouldn’t have even given this place more business after the first time we went. Close the kitchen if you don’t want to cook.
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Annette Peterson
This little mom and pop owned bar and grill hit the map when it was named Best Burger in Iowa 2021. They are still a bit shocked by the sudden surge of customers, but our little group beat the lunch rush by arriving just after 11am, and it filled quickly after that! I can say that it did rank in the top with my friends and I for Best Burgers and fries! Hand pattied, lightly seasoned, juicy 1/3 pound burger (you pick the toppings) for $5. If you want fries or sweet potato fries, they are $4, and if you want coleslaw or a salad, those are $3 (bowl is big enough to share). We will definitely return with more friends for another great burger one day!
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David Henninger
The bambino burger was great! The cheese curds were also great. We were there in the late afternoon (3 o’clock ish). Some old boys were shooting pool, the atmosphere was straight northeast Iowa like you would expect. It was definitely worth the 1 hour 20 min drive.
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cherie berggren
Heard about the Bino Burger. Wow. Worth the drive. It was delishious. Shared an order of fries, yummy. Started with some cheese curds, more yummy!!
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Preston James
Dude cooks a good burger. Swung in one day when on the road working. Was not disappointed. Felt pretty damn close to home
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Rojane Francis
Best, juiciest burger Ever!!! Staff was Very friendly!!!!
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Justin Jackson
I was looking forward to trying the food and having a good burger. You think of the “Great Bambino” when you see the name but this place is a joke and an insult to the Babe. Looks like if your not a local the owner doesn’t have time for you. Looked me over like he was deciding if he wanted to serve me. Rude. Looked as if he wanted to say what do you want couldnt be bothered to even greet me. I asked you serving food today and he paused then says “yeah”. I waited a moment then asked him you wanna get me a menu? He stood over me at the filthy bar while I looked through the 4 or 5 options the menu contains besides appetizers and I thought this is a joke right? Finally he walked away and at that point I simply decided I wasn’t sticking around to see what this dump had to offer. Sweep your floors once in awhile your clearly not to busy…
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Robin Bissell
Good burgers, nothing fancy. The fries were really good, hot, golden and a nice crunch but still soft on the inside. Prices were reasonable.
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Mark Stumme
2021 number one burger in Iowa. I was impressed. This is not some fancy burger. This is a standard burger with your choice of standard fixings. It’s just done perfectly. The size is not too big and not too small (just right). It’s cooked to the best flavor and topped as you like it (tomatoes, pickles, onions, and lettuce… all very fresh). Since winning the status of Best Burger in Iowa, on weekends they only server the burger with your choice of several sides. (potato salad is excellent). If you every in this area of iowa you will have to stop and enjoy one of these excellent burgers and then you can say that you have tasted the best burger in Iowa. Enjoy
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Rod Revis
Best burger I’ve had in ages. Then add in the friendly owners and small town atmosphere, you have winner. Ask about the children’s book, frosting on the cake.
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