contributed photoS Smokin’ G’s BBQ in Marshalltown offers casual family dining, BBQ, Steaks, and more.

As Iowa and the rest of the country slowly begins to reopen businesses, Iowans need some direction when it comes to finding the best places to eat across central Iowa. With that in mind, the T-R intern, Matt Belinson, picked some options based on social media response to get some good grub in each county in Central Iowa.

Here are some restaurants Belinson picked to check out in each county in central Iowa.

Marshall County

Smokin’ G’s

What began as a local catering company evolved into one of Marshalltown’s best restaurants in 2014 when Smokin’ G’s opened its doors. Smokin’ G’s offers six choices of half-pound burgers, prime rib, beef brisket sandwich and much more. In the mood for specials? Smokin’ G’s offers plenty of daily specials on wings, philly sandwiches, brisket and ribs.

Address: 25 W. Main St., Marshalltown

Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday

Restaurant phone number: 641-753-4147

Catering phone number: 641-751-1427

Jasper County

Moo’s BBQ

Since 2014, Moo’s BBQ has served jasper County some of the finest smoked meats in all of Iowa. From its award-winning pulled pork, sammiches, ribs and burgers, Moo’s BBQ has everything a BBQ lover would want. Some of the most popular items on the menu don’t shy away from giving customers all the smoked meats they can get. “The Iowan Burger” is a 1-pound beef patty covered in pulled pork, bacon and cheese. “The Barnyard Sammich” has it all, with pulled pork, brisket, chicken and bacon served up on a flatbread or bun. When it comes to true BBQ, Moo’s offers some of the best ribs in the state, with a half rack and a side costing $13.95 and a full rack and two sides going for $23.95.

Address: 1220 W. 18th Street S., Newton

Hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday

Phone number: 641-792-3287 or 641-521-1023

Story County

Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company

Since 1979, Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company has been serving the Ames and Story County community with its renowned pizza. With six different styles of making its pizza, Great Plains offers up plenty of options to make its pizza taste the best no matter your preference of toppings and pizza style. The pizza at Great Plains comes in a 10-inch, 12-inch and 14-inch size, with 16 toppings to choose from, along with four house-made special pizzas. Great Plains prides itself on fresh ingredients and simple yet enjoyable pizza for everyone, which makes it a local favorite in the college town of Ames, but all across Story County.

Location:

129 Main St., Ames

Hours:

11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday-Wednesday

11 a.m. to midnight, Thursday-Saturday

Contact:

515-232-4263

Hardin County

Three Days Grille and Saloon

There is a pretty clear reason why Three Days Grille and Saloon gets its name, with the restaurant only being open from Thursday through Saturday in the evening. Despite the shortened hours, that hasn’t stopped Hardin County residents from enjoying this local spot and all of its popular burger and sandwich basket options. From the Sticky Finger Burger with a beef patty, bacon, cheese and peanut butter, to its popular 75-cent wings, Three Days Grille and Saloon has what Iowans want with its big portions and old favorites.

Location:

206 Berkley St, Owasa

Hours:

4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday-Saturday (Grill on from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Grundy County

That Place Restaurant

No we didn’t forget the name of this restaurant, and neither will you. That Place is home to classic Iowa comfort food, with country dinners, burgers, steaks and more served in this classic diner, That Place is a name you’ll remember. The prime rib and ribeye are some of the most popular options that will make you want to come back to That Place.

Location:

33030 G Ave., Conrad

Hours:

5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday

5 to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday

Contact:

641-366-2911

Tama County

Sunrise Cafe

In classic cafe fashion, Sunrise Cafe is Le Grand has it all. Mickey Mouse pancakes, all day breakfast, 25 sandwich options and classic Iowa meals like fried chicken and prime rib, you’ll want to wake up early and stay late at Sunrise Cafe.

Location:

908 W Main St., Le Grand

Hours:

6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday

6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday-Monday

Contact:

641-479-2280

Poweshiek County

The Classic Deli and Ice Cream Shoppe

In the mood for a cold treat or a freshly made sub? At the Classic Deli and Ice Cream Shoppe, you can have both. With 10 choices of subs, including a build-your-own option, along with 18 paninis, you won’t get hungry searching for something that fits your taste buds. After your sub, try the Ice Cream Shoppe’s famou bread pudding, pies or malts.

Location:

120 Jackson St., Brooklyn

Hours:

11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday

7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday

Contact:

641-522-3121