Reviews for Spectators Sports Bar & Grill in Altoona, IA

Update. If you have more than 4 people and would like to have 2 high top tables slid together. You need to find a different... place as management decided they will no longer do that. So we went down the road. Used to love that place. The people. And foodwas good. Read more

Always a good experience here. Great drinks. Great food. Great service.

My family and I stopped here after a long day at Adventureland?. AMAZING food and service! Our kids even liked the food and they... are the pickiest eaters! Our server Kelsie had a great attitude and was very knowledgeable about the menu. She recommended thecornbread as a side and? OMG it was by far the best cornbread we?ve EVER had! Our entrees were generously portioned and cookedto perfection. The restaurant was very spacious and CLEAN! The restrooms were IMMACULATE. TV?s are literally everywhere you canimagine! So if you?re into sports, you?re in heaven. We were very impressed! ?? ???????? Read more

I always have a positive experience here, except the last time. My friends and I went for the infamous beer tower one evening.... Our server came over and dropped it off. Once we all had poured a glass, we noticed there was a dark, mysterious substancewithin the pouring spout of the tower. We could only assume mold from improper cleaning and moisture being trapped within. Ihope this helps ensure the towers get better cleaning in the future because I would love to come back and enjoy another one. Read more

The food and staff were pretty awesome. We went there Monday night and really enjoyed ourselves so we went back on Tuesday.... Tuesday was a while different environment. If you want to sit and talk with your table mates don't go in a Tuesday. On Tuesday'sthere is a loud and obnoxious trivia host who blares music at the maximum volume. We asked twice for the volume to be turneddown and he did not. My child, spouse, and I were literally yelling across the table to talk/hear. My youngest child who is 12started to cry because it was so loud and eventually went back to our hotel room with our finishing his food. If it had not beenraining we would have preferred to eat on the patio. While we were there another family with even younger children came in andwere seated next to us. They didn't even stay 5 mins before leaving. Again, the staff and food were great, the Tuesday nighttrivia host was terrible. Read more

I think if you're eating in and can make sure your order is accurate, you'll probably be fine with the food, but for $14, I can... guarantee you the fresh shrimp dinner is anything but (see picture). We were staying in the hotel and ordered salads for lunch.They forgot the dressings, not a huge deal. Ordered dinners later and the fries were soggy even though they came straight fromthe kitchen. They asked if we wanted cocktail sauce for the "fresh shrimp" but failed to give us any. Lots of good restaurantsnearby who will deliver. If you're staying at Adventureland Inn, I'd suggest you avoid Spectators only because you can do somuch better without extra effort or money. Read more

Review: My wife and I come in for drinks and food often. I love that there's always new rotating beers on tap for me to try... while my wife always has a kickoff cocktail. Lindsey was our server this last time and she very attentive and knowledgeableabout the menu. She offered several appetizers and food options. We ended up getting the nachos and wings and both were great!Our server checked back often and she was very polite. We will be back for sure. Read more

Spectators Grill, the one place you are not a spectator. The food is piping hot, delicious and served promptly! The beer was... cold and the specialty drinks were sweet, indulgent and hit the spot. The food spot that is! A little tickle, and a little fun,but makes you feel like your body is done (after eating that is! ). Just a forewarning, go their with an empty stomach and anaching in your loins..cause the portions are massive?well..that?s not all that?s massive here.. ask yourself, next time youwant to eat.. do you want to be a spectator? Read more