There are so many unique and amazing restaurants in Iowa to choose from. No matter what you like to eat, you’ll find so many options that will blow your mind with their mouth-watering food. The following restaurant is no exception. You’ll love the Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ at Potter’s Mill, not only for its amazing food, but also for its beautiful setting.
Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ is a lively restaurant in a historic, 170-year-old grist mill in Bellevue, Iowa. The building is actually the oldest in the state of Iowa.
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The restaurant is nestled in the breathtaking bluffs next to the Mississippi River, and the historic building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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From the moment you arrive and take in the lovely scenery, you’ll feel like you’re far away from the stress of everyday life.
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When the weather is warm, you can sit outside the mill and relax with a nice beverage.
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The inside of the restaurant is just as inviting, with a rustic, warm ambiance that will make you want to stay forever.
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All of the warm woodwork gives the impression that you’re in a remote mountain lodge.
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You might even be lucky enough to show up to the restaurant on a live music night. Potter’s Mill often features live jazz and blues music.
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The southern style BBQ that they serve will warm you, heart and soul, whether you’re dining on ribs, jambalaya, pulled pork, gumbo, or another one of the restaurants stick-to-your-ribs entrees.
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If you want to make a weekend of it, upstairs from the restaurant is a B&B with three rooms with historic charm and modern amenities like wi-fi and flat screen TVs.
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For a country ambiance, a truly beautiful setting and a memorable meal, you’ll always remember your visit to Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ.
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Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ at Potter’s Mill is located at 300 Potter Dr., Bellevue, IA Phone: 563-872-3838
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