Ox Yoke Inn

4.5

24 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Good for groups
Great for brunch
Innovative

Ox Yoke Inn is located in Amana, Iowa and serves family style German and American cuisine. The restaurant features a quaint atmosphere and is housed is a multiple storied vintage 1940s building. Ox Yoke Inn offers a breakfast and brunch menu, lunch and dinner menu, children�s menu, carry out menu, gluten free menu and pies to go menu. The main lunch and dinner menu at the restaurant features an assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entr�es, beef dishes, schnitzel, flammkuchen and sides. Specialties featured at the Ox Yoke Inn include honey apple pork loin, sauerbraten, bratwurst and knackwurst platter, kasseler rippchen, chicken schnitzel and Jager schnitzel.

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Dining style
Home Style
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, German, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
June - August Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 10:30am Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm September - December: Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 10:30am Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm January - March: Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am- 10:30am Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm April - May Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 10:30am Dinner: 11:00am - 8:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Phone number
(319) 622-3441
Website
http://oxyokeinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4420 220th Trl, Amana, IA 52203
Neighborhood
Iowa City
Cross street
45th Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Pickled Ham or Tiny Pickled Beets
A house favorite of the Ox Yoke Inn
- Bowl$4.99
- Single$3.50
Carryout
- Pint$5.50
- Quart$8.50
Strawberry Jam
Housemade To Go
- Pint$5.99
French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries
- Basket$2.99
- Half$1.99
Ox Yoke Potato Chips
Fried and Seasoned
- Basket$2.99
Ox Yoke Potato Chips
Topped with Cheddar cheese sauce and Bacon
- Basket$4.99
Beer Battered Onion Rings$6.99
Served with Ranch Dressing
Homemade Portabella Mushrooms$7.99
Hand breaded and deep fried, served with Ranch Dressing
Dill Pickle Spears
Breaded and deep fried. Served with Ranch Dressing
- Basket$7.99
- Half$3.99
Combo Basket$8.99
Onion Rings, Mushrooms and Dill Pickle Spears
Jumbo Chicken Wings$9.99
10 unbreaded deep fried wings in your choice of sauce. Barbecue, Sweet Chili, Red Hot or Teriyaki

Beverages

Coffee
Regular or Decaffeinated. Refillable
Hot Tea
Your choice of Tazo Teas Regular or Decaffeinated. Refillable
Iced Tea
Refillable
Raspberry Sweetened Iced Tea
Refillable
Flavored Iced Teas
Mango or Pomegranate. Refillable
Lemonade
Refillable
Milk 2%
Milk Skim
Chocolate Milk
Hot Chocolate
French Vanilla Cappuccino
Fountain Beverages
16oz. Refillable. Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Cherry Cake, Sprite Zero, Mello Yello
Millstream Brewery
Old Time Rootbeer, Cream Soda
Juices
Citrus Peach, Cranberry, and Orange

Sides

Potato Pancakes (2)$4.99
with applesauce or maple syrup
Potato Dumplings (2)$2.99
Served with onion sauce
Spatzle Noodles$2.99
Plain
Spatzle Cheesy Noodles$3.99
Our version of Mac & Cheese with three cheese blended to perfection
Hot German Potato Salad$2.99
Housemade
Sauerkraut$1.99

Sandwiches

Served with a choice of Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit or Ox Yoke Potato Chips. With any Sandwich Add French Fries or Sweet potato Fries Just - $1.50, Cup of Soup - $2.50, Crispy Tossed Salad - $2.99

Black Angus Burger*
1/2 pound prepared just the way you like. Cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, American, Pepper Jack, or Provolone
- Plain$9.99
- With Choice of Cheese$10.99
Prime Rib$9.99
Roasted & thinly sliced with Swiss cheese with au jus and Amana Creamy Horseradish Sauce on the Side
Hot Roast Beef^$9.99
Tender Slow-roasted beef served open face with real potatoes smothered with rice brown gravy. Served with cole slaw
Bratwurst^$8.99
Our wurst sandwiches are also our best - lightly seasoned lean, all pork sausage link fresh from the Amana Meat Market - smothered in sauerkraut
Reuben$9.99
Pungent Corned Beef on fresh Marble Reuben bread with sauerkraut, tangy Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on the side
The Bavari-Inn$9.99
Like our Reuben with much more. Ham, Prime Rib roasted and Swiss cheese on Marble Rye with grilled onions and Amana Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Chicken Schnitzel$9.99
A boneless chicken breast lightly dusted with cracker meal, quickly sauteed
Pork Tenderloin$9.99
A tender and juicy boneless pork Loin cutlet, breaded and deep-fried or grilled

Entrees

Iowa Traditions

Roast Beef
Slow roasting brings out the beef's flavor and tenderness. Served with gravy. A hearty Sunday dinner favorites available any time
- Plated$13.50
- Family Style$17.99
Oven Baked Stead^
hand cut from round steak, tenderized, lightly dusted with flour and grilled. Then slowly baked in rich brown gravy
- Plated$13.50
- Family Style$17.99
Amana Ham
This fresh, lightly smoked Iowa ham has a mild flavor and tenderness from natural juices. Grilled and topped with a honey pineapple sauce
- Plated$12.99
- Half Entree (Family Style)$14.99
- Whole Entree (Family Style)$17.99
Traditional Chicken^
Our Signature Entree: Serving over 41,000 pounds annually. Two or four pieces lightly coated with our own seasoned breading. Deep fried in a special blend of refined soybean oil for full flavor and moistness
- Two Plated$11.99
- Two Pieces (Family Style)$13.99
- Four Pieces (Family Style)$16.99

Beef

Sirloin*
8 ounces of hand-trimmed prime center cut sirloin of beef, lightly marbled for full flavor. Our favorite cut!
- Plated 8 Oz$16.99
- Family Style 8 Oz$18.99
Ribeye*
The "Prime rib" of all steaks. This 12 Oz. choice, well-marbled tender cut is sided with a creamy horseradish sauce
- Family Style$23.99

Seafood

Shrimp
Seven "Family Style" or Five Plated large, juicy shrimp. Breaded and deep fried in a blend of fresh oils. Served with a distinctive tangy red shrimp sauce
- Family Style$17.99
Canadian Walleye Pike
A flaky fillet, seasoned with lemon pepper and sauteed
- Family Style$18.99
Whole Fresh Catfish
Now available daily. Fresh whole pond-raised catfish dipped in butter milk and the Ox Yoke Inn's special seasonal breading. Crispy deep fried and served sizzling hot!
- One Plated$11.99
- One Fish (Family Style)$14.99
- Two Fish (Family Style)$18.99

Why is Family Style Service?

Your choice of entree is served with refillable bowls of two chilled salads of the day, steamed vegetable, real potatoes with gravy and a selection of breads. Tangy sauerkraut served upon request. All side dishes are refilled at no extra charge. Please take what you can eat. All leftovers are discarded. Family Style refills may not be carried out. No Substitutions

Plated Meals
Plated Meals are not refillable. They are served with real potatoes, gravy, steamed vegetable and bread
Side Dish Plate$9.99
Guest not Ordering their own entree, but who wish to share from their party's Family-Style side dishes, may do so for
3 Entree Banquet Special
Includes Traditional Chicken, Amana Ham, and Roast Beef served with refillable bowls of two chilled salads of the day, steamed vegetable, real potatoes with gravy and a selection of breads. Tangy sauerkraut served upon request. All entrees and side dishes are refilled at no extra charge. Please take what you can eat. All leftovers are discarded. Family Style refills may not be carried out. To be ordered by all guest at the table. No substitutions. Child 4 & Under Free
- Adults$18.50
- Child 5-10$9.50

Ox Yoke Specialties

Honey Apple Pork Loin
A juicy boneless center cut pork loin fillet, marinated and served with cranberry apple sauce
- Plated$12.99
- Family Style$15.99
Sauerbraten^
Tender slices of roast beef - deeply marinated in a special sauce - Topped by a tangy gravy with a snap of cracked peppercorn and ginger. Plated is served with two potato dumplings and red cabbage. Family style is served with potato dumplings
- Plated$14.99
- Family Style$18.99
Bratwurst & Knackwurst Platter
Tasty one all-pork bratwurst and one pork and beef lightly smoked with a hint of garlic knackwurst. Include hot German potato salad
- Plated$11.99
- Family Style$14.99
Kasseler Rippchen
A smoked pork chop, Hand-trimmed, grilled and served in the famous Amana Colonies Style - with Cinnamon Apple Glaze
- Plated$13.50
- Family Style$15.99

Schnitzel Favorites

Family Style is served with spatzle noodle and potatoes Plated is served with choice of Spatzle noodles or potatoes. Our Finest Veal Cutlets are Sauteed on the grill, similar to our cuts of steak. They are not ground, formed and fried

Chicken Schnitzel
A boneless breast dredged in cracker meal, quickly sauteed
- Plated$12.99
- Family Style$15.99
Westphalian Chicken Schnitzel
Topped with Westphalian ham and melted Swiss Cheese
- Plated$14.99
- Family Style$17.99
Jager Schnitzel
Served with fresh mushroom gravy, a tender boneless pork loin cutlet is lightly coated in cracker meal and sauteed. Traditionally served after hunting in the woods where mushrooms grow
- Plated$12.99
- Family Style$15.99
Wiener Schnitzel
Dusted with cracker meal, quickly sauteed at your order. (Due to market conditions supply may be limited at times.)
- Plated$14.99
- Family Style$17.99
Westphalian Schnitzel
Topped with Westphalian ham and melted Swiss Cheese
- Plated$16.99
- Family Style$19.99

Salads & More

Salads

Choice of dressings: Maytag Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Western, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette (fat free), Honey Dijon, Ranch, Italian (trans fat free), Caesar

Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast on large of romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and topped with sliced egg. seasoned croutons and parmesan cheese
- With Chicken$9.99
- Without Chicken$7.99
Pear and Pecan Salad^$9.99
Mixed greens topped with sliced pears, feta cheese, pecans and a red wine dijon Vinaigrette
Tossed Green Salad^$4.99
Chopped and shredded greens, zucchini and beets. Topped with croutons, tomato and cucumber slices
Vegetable Orzo$11.99
A mix of 9 grain orzo pasta with red pepper, spinach, mushroom and green onion sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, herbs and white wine. Served with a Crisp tossed Salad and dinner roll

Homemade Soup of The Day

Daily Special^
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$5.00
Seafood Chowder^
friday
- Cup$4.50
- Bowl$5.50

Flammkuchen

German Style Homemade 7" Pizza

Original$6.99
Ricotta and Parmesan cheese, diced tomato, red onion, bacon and ham
Bavarian$8.99
Ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella and Swiss Cheese with ham, prime rib, rd onion and a kicker of horseradish
Brat$7.99
Ricotta and Parmesan cheese with bratwurst slices, sauerkraut & red onion

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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24 Reviews

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Karen
Des Moines
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The person greeting us when we walked in was very rude.
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Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the fried chicken. It was great, but second time in a row that we found the legs small. Overall, great experience.
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Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fortunately, it was a quiet day as they did not have a reservation for us when we got there. We were going to a play. Had it been busy, as it so often is, we might not have made it to our play on time.
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Des Moines
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The Ox Yoke Inn has always been a favorite of our family for years. So when my husband's birthday came around we decided to celebrate it there. In the past we were always asked if this is a special occasion, but not this time. I had a feeling we were bother the staff from a quiet Sunday afternoon. Because extra care was not given. My Dad's glass of wine was spilled on him by the waitress. Though she seemed sorry - I have a feeling it was more to prevent her getting into trouble then anything else. We understand that these things happen - nothing was done about any kind of compensation - a free glass on the house. Our meals were serviced in a hurry. Not much time was given for us to enjoy the salads, bread, etc before our meals were placed in front of us. The food was good. I have a feeling the kitchen doesn't do as much "homemade" as it use to. Our family was given a chance to visit and enjoy our meal but the Ox Yoke Inn just doesn't seem like the place it use to be.
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FranE
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's been years since I've been to the Ox Yoke Inn. There were 5 of us and the food was as good as I remembered. Service was great. Three of us had the ham, one fried chicken and the other the country steak. Family style was our choice and the bowls were kept filled as often as we requested. Beverages were kept full as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoy eating here for family special occasions. Wonderful buffet. Lots of options for your taste.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The Ox Yoke has been our family's go the place for special celebrations since I was a kid. Now I am bringing my grandchildren. I was very sad to see the deterioration of what we thought to be the premier place to eat in Amana. They were not busy, yet for some reason seated us in the back room, next to the door into the kitchen. There was one other group in this room, it was a group on 8 seated in the middle of the room. Between this group and the noise from the kitchen we could not even hear each other talk, we mentioned that it was very loud and she replied they should be leaving soon. Our next disappointment was with the menu, family style is now and option, according to our server "it is off season". The food well let's just say we were seated and had our bill within 45 minutes, and because of the lack of food we ate on our dinner plate, we had dessert also in that 45 minutes. The quality of the food, well let's just say I think it had been in a warmer probably form lunchtime, the fried chicken had not crunch and was sooooooo tough!! And beef gravy, on the mashed potato served with chicken. The food at best would be what you would expect from a cafeteria line. So sad, maybe this is why there were so few customers, during what should have been the evening rush.
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averageguy
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in the door we felt like we were home. Old style decor greeted us welcomes you. The waitress, Shauna, took time to explain the history of the restaurant and gave us a brief tour. She answered all our questions about the food options. The food was excellent. Overall a wonderful experience and we WILL be going back.
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UncleStumper
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate from trhe traditional and New Year menues and enjoyed both.
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HAPPYCAMPER
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual,this was a truly great outing for our family. The atmosphere, staff and food make this a great dining experience. It's really remarkable when you can go to the same place three and four times a year, year after year and always have a wonderful time. We're already looking forward to our next visit.
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4420 220th Trl, Amana, IA 52203

Additional information

Cross street
45th Avenue
Neighborhood
Iowa City
Hours of operation
June - August Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 10:30am Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm September - December: Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 10:30am Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm January - March: Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am- 10:30am Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm April - May Breakfast: Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 10:30am Dinner: 11:00am - 8:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm Brunch: Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, German, Comfort Food
Dining style
Home Style
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://oxyokeinn.com/
Phone number
(319) 622-3441

Ox Yoke Inn

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Additional information

Appetizers

Pickled Ham or Tiny Pickled Beets

Carryout

Strawberry Jam

French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries

Ox Yoke Potato Chips

Ox Yoke Potato Chips

Beer Battered Onion Rings$6.99

Homemade Portabella Mushrooms$7.99

Dill Pickle Spears

Combo Basket$8.99

Jumbo Chicken Wings$9.99

Beverages

Coffee

Hot Tea

Iced Tea

Raspberry Sweetened Iced Tea

Flavored Iced Teas

Lemonade

Milk 2%

Milk Skim

Chocolate Milk

Hot Chocolate

French Vanilla Cappuccino

Fountain Beverages

Millstream Brewery

Juices

Sides

Potato Pancakes (2)$4.99

Potato Dumplings (2)$2.99

Spatzle Noodles$2.99

Spatzle Cheesy Noodles$3.99

Hot German Potato Salad$2.99

Sauerkraut$1.99

Sandwiches

Black Angus Burger*

Prime Rib$9.99

Hot Roast Beef^$9.99

Bratwurst^$8.99

Reuben$9.99

The Bavari-Inn$9.99

Chicken Schnitzel$9.99

Pork Tenderloin$9.99

Entrees

Iowa Traditions

Roast Beef

Oven Baked Stead^

Amana Ham

Traditional Chicken^

Beef

Sirloin*

Ribeye*

Seafood

Shrimp

Canadian Walleye Pike

Whole Fresh Catfish

Why is Family Style Service?

Plated Meals

Side Dish Plate$9.99

3 Entree Banquet Special

Ox Yoke Specialties

Honey Apple Pork Loin

Sauerbraten^

Bratwurst & Knackwurst Platter

Kasseler Rippchen

Schnitzel Favorites

Chicken Schnitzel

Westphalian Chicken Schnitzel

Jager Schnitzel

Wiener Schnitzel

Westphalian Schnitzel

Salads & More

Salads

Caesar Salad

Pear and Pecan Salad^$9.99

Tossed Green Salad^$4.99