We stopped by on a busy Friday night at about 7 while driving from South Dakota to Virginia. The service was quick and friendly. We ordered the Tavern Chips - perfectly fried thin-sliced potatoes, along with the pulled pork and garlic pork sandwiches. Â The pork on both sandwiches was moist and flavorful, and the fries that came with them were hot and crispy on the outside.
This is a family restaurant, full of local families with kids. I wish we could have stayed longer and had some beers, but we had to hit the road.
Osage is a great little town - well worth a detour to see the town and eat at Teluwut.
We had a mixed experience at Teluwut. The atmosphere was cool; its a typical small town roadhouse with really cool woodwork above the bar. The food was amazing. I had the Roadhouse burger, which came on a great ciabatta roll, and my wife had a blackened prime rib sandwich, both were excellent. My daughter ordered a 6 oz Sirloin off the kids menu for $5.99, and it was a much better than expected cut of meat that was perfectly prepared at medium-rare. Â We ordered a tall Oktoberfest and it came in an amazing frosted mug that kept the beer ice cold, for only about $4.
Unfortunately, the service was about the worst I've ever experienced.  We we came in  during a small lunch rush; it wasn't busy enough for us to not be seated immediately, but it took us 20 minutes for a waitress to even come and address our table and get us water. Then 10 minutes later we got her attention again and managed to get her to take our order.  She didn't know the menu, didn't ask us what sides we wanted with the kids meals, or what they wanted to drink with their meal.   The food came out quickly and hot, so I don't think the kitchen was backed up, we were just unlucky enough to get an incompetent waitress.  The fastest I saw her move all day was when we asked for the check.
The good news is that it seemed like our poor service might be the exception and not the rule. Tables all around us were being seated after us and getting service before us, and everyone seemed happy with their experience.
I'll definitely go back to Teluwut. Â Outstanding mashed potatoes and I'm not usually a big fan of mashed potatoes. Â Varied menu and a nice kid's menu - spaghetti, fish, etc (not just chicken nuggets). Â Burgers are pretty good, but not the best I've had. Â Plus, there is so much more to try. Â Our kids split an adult entree of beer battered fish and shrimp and the cod looked great. Â Outstanding cole slaw as well. Â
Our server could have smiled once or twice - that would have made the visit perfect.
We eat here every time we come to Iowa. The food is great, the portions are huge and the price is very reasonable for what you're getting. I have loved every dish I have eaten here! I had the portabello mushroom chicken entree last time we were here & it was amazing! Â Definitely try the garlic mashed potatoes if you're wavering on a side choice. There might be a little wait on a Friday or Saturday to be seated but it will be worth it!
Review Source:We LOVE this restaurant!!! Â This is Iowa food at its best. Â Osage (which is one of Andrew's favorite small towns) is an adorable place and we've eaten at Teluwut five times. Â Every time Andrew has ordered something different and loved everything. Â I was addicted to the Iowa chop for the first four times, it is sooo good! Â The last time I wasn't feeling like having a big piece of meat so I had the portobello sandwich and it was amazing! Â The mashed potatoes and sweet potato fries are our faves. Â They're known for their flat iron steak but try anything. Â It's all good.
Always good food and good service at a great price!!!
ps please add more desserts, though we've only had room for dessert once we would have liked to have more options. Â thanks!