Apple Barrel Restaurant

This place is amazingly good in my opinion.
I tavel a lot, its hard to find a decent spot that serves well and tastes good.

I got their whiskey steak, with mash potatoes and a salad.

I thought it was just gonna be another bland steak meal on the road, but as she delivered my plate the first thing that caught my attention was the delectable scent. It smelled sweet and tangy and warm.
I immediately cut into my medium rare steak and ate it... it was an explosion of flavor and perfectly cooked.
Trying my potatoes i noticed it had actual potatoe chucks in it, made from real potatoes is always better than powder stuff a lot of places do, and the gravy wasn't too thick and overwhelming.

The service here was polite, you choose your own seat. The service person (Tammy P) was right there before i fully sat down despite nearly every table in the place being crowded and full. She showed me the menu and came back a minute later took my order. Delivered the drink fast and checked up often.

Food came quick for how crowded they were, pleasantly surprised.

I absolutely enjoyed this place and intend to return as often as possible.

Update 5 months after posting this: still amazing

Didn't know what to get so the cook came out and recommended the pork chop. I'm glad I got it because that was delicious. Highly recommend and at $10 very affordable. The 2 waitresses were friendly and came by often.

Will definitely be back.

Really good food, large portions, the waitress was very friendly, bathrooms keep my kids talking for awhile about how nice they were. Will go back there if I come back thru.

The staff were nice and the food was delicious. We got burgers and cheese curds, they tasted great and came out fast. It's a diner in a truck stop, so don't expect a fine dining atmosphere.

This is a good truck stop. There are plenty of items in the store. Clean. Men's bathroom was clean and had bidet toilets! Yes, I did try it! It was nice!

We found this place as it is a half waypoint between us and some good friends to meet and eat! Very good food! Service was friendly and prompt. It was the perfect place for us to get away and see some good friends. We have not seen in a while. We will be back! I had so much food on my plate that I had to take half of it home in a take-home box!

Our waitress Sheila was kind Food was delicious If you leave hungry it’s your own fault.The pancakes were just like grandma made

Took the family there after a wrestling meet. Our orders ranged from breakfast through dinners. All food arrived promptly and hot. I had the Burnt End sandwich and it was awesome. If there was any food left on anybody's plate, my grandson, the wrestler, polished it off.

I got the chef salad and the hubby got the mushroom Swiss burger. Both were fresh and delicious. The bathroom had a bidet. Fancy. Everything is very clean here. The server was polite and attentive. Please do me a favor and follow me please 🫶. I do reviews of restaurants across the USA. TIA 😁

Kristin was an amazing waitress. She served us both times we were in the last week.

The bbq tips sandwich was awesome.

When it comes to trucks stop Sapp Bro never fail us. Specially when it comes to food. Save this place food was home made. That Burnt pork was so delicious. Chicken fried steak was tasty so good. Very good customer service. Very clean bathroom they have bidet is my favorite, lot's of item selection.

Food was great and my service was great. Hung out for about an hour on my laptop, wish I would have remembered to bring my headphones though because it got really loud and irritating. But that's not really the restaurants fault. I do think the prices are a bit much But the portions are good at least

Worth the drive or making a stop!! I've ate dinner here 2 nights in a row and everything I've had has been delicious!!! Don't forget your caramel cinnamon roll!!! Unbelievable!!!

Great food and service! We ordered the whiskey steaks medium, they came out exactly ordered. Tendered, juicy and flavorful. Baked potato was fresh, green beans were really good...we were both totally happy with our dinner, service and the cost of everything. Really great job by our waitress (older lady) who held it down with a busy place and only two ladies working the entire floor.

Very good food. Eggs prepared perfect. Big ol'chicken fried steak had good flavor. Lots of coffee refills. Friendly service. 4 days later had a monster catfish deep fried whole (- the head) with a light golden breading that has to be a local recipe. An amazing taste which I believe is influenced by the culture of the big rivers and countless generations of catfish catchers. Huck Finn would have been proud.

Very good food and service. Hamburger and fries were homemade

Food was great,I got a jalapeno double burger ,hubby order fried steak with mashed & hash brown,we also order the burnt pork tips (Delicious )You guys got to try,, also came with baked beans & garlic parmesan fries it was lots of food, our server named Jessica was very nice very attentive she warned us it was lots of food ,but we took the rest to our doggy,,,awesome service will be coming back when we pass by again... it was a very good price for all that we order, Thank you Jessica for making us feel very welcome

Stopped here for a quick lunch while on the road (based on previously posted recommendations). We were seated quickly, the staff was very friendly, and the food was served hot. Would definitely recommend for families with kids. On a side note...the truck stop area and restrooms were spacious and clean. Again, great for traveling families.

Good breakfast. Old school truck stop style.

Really tender burnt pork tips seasoned perfectly. Always a good meal in a great place at Sapp Bros Nebraska City.