Interesting what passes for a "steakhouse" in the midwest....that looks like a VFW hall.
This is not representative of the vast majority of steakhouses in the Midwest or even the QC.
Never had the pleasure of visiting Tappa's but if a pretty building is what you are looking for in your dining experience you are going to want to keep driving up the hill.
Bet you that place served a MEAN T-bone.Here are a couple of the other steakhouses in the Quads:
And THIS is Tappa's:
Like I said, it's a uniquely West Davenport take on a "steakhouse"
Not as classy looking as this Florida staple:Here are a couple of the other steakhouses in the Quads:
And THIS is Tappa's:
Like I said, it's a uniquely West Davenport take on a "steakhouse"
Those plates aren't even chipped.... you sure that's a west end establishment?Looks pretty standard to me. These are from their homepage:
Because it looks tacky or for a culinary reason? I am not versed on the issue and am curious.
Looks like an old Texas Roadhouse.And THIS is Tappa's:
Like I said, it's a uniquely West Davenport take on a "steakhouse"
you didn't miss much, it was a hole in the wall mom & dad place with average food.
Is it super classy? Absolutely not. But sometimes a joint like that just hits the damn spot. My dad and I spend a few weekends every year fishing up at Lake Okoboji. After a day on the water, sometimes a really cold day on the water, a steak, aluminum foil wrapped baked potato, and a beer just work perfectly.
Down on Rockingham? I'm not familiar with that one. I DO love Tommy's Cafe on W. Third. It very much has a "Mel's Diner" vibe, and feels like a place from the 70s or early 80s.
My first thought. I zoomed in expecting to see an old christmas tree in the corner, limited-edition plates with trains and frontier settings hanging on the wall, and a dot matrix printed banner saying "This aint Burger King, you can't have it your way!!!"
That's it!!! My apologies for being off on the street. Place if GREAT!Down on Rockingham? I'm not familiar with that one. I DO love Tommy's Cafe on W. Third. It very much has a "Mel's Diner" vibe, and feels like a place from the 70s or early 80s.
Some pics:
They make fantastic homemade donuts and cinnamon rolls too:
A baked potato should have a crispy skin. Baking it in foil leaves the skin soft and lifeless.
There are plenty of fancy, upscale steakhouse options here in the Quads. This place was more of a townie fave, and one reason is it's quite inexpensive for solid (not spectacular) food.
I consider Tommy's more "downtown" than "west side" though it is on West Third. It is fringe-downtown/near West Side.
Just because I called out your inability to arouse a woman is no reason to badmouth an entire region Jimmy.Florida friends, don't let Torbee fool you...
This is considered fine dining in Quad Cities
Wait hold up, you have both a Cracker Barrel AND a Golden Corral?! Wtf CR. All we have is a god damn pizza ranch.Florida friends, don't let Torbee fool you...
This is considered fine dining in Quad Cities
1. Bass Street Chop House (Moline)
Place is great.. AND you can get some porn next door when you're done!Down on Rockingham? I'm not familiar with that one. I DO love Tommy's Cafe on W. Third. It very much has a "Mel's Diner" vibe, and feels like a place from the 70s or early 80s.
Some pics:
They make fantastic homemade donuts and cinnamon rolls too:
Place is clutch.
I use two different parts of my brain when perusing GIAOT and HR. It is necessary.
"18 out of 27 ain't bad"
I even threw a "change your pants" at a guy. 
