Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak House Enters New Chapter Under Local Ownership

Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak House Enters New Chapter Under Local Ownership

 

 

Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak House at 408 Main Street continues its longstanding role as a community gathering place under new ownership by Jennifer Poss and her husband Colin. The couple, who live nearby in the country between the Strayer area and Council Bluffs and are active horse people, took over the restaurant roughly two months ago.

Poss said the decision was driven by the welcoming community they experienced after moving to the area. “We went there often to eat ourselves,” she said. “When we moved out here, it was just welcoming arms. The community, they were just amazing.” She described Tobey Jack’s as a place where people feel cozy and at home, and she is working to preserve that while freshening the property.

 

Hours of Operation

• Monday–Friday: Lunch 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (includes salad bar and daily soup); Dinner service begins at 4:00 p.m., with food served until 9:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday and until 10:00 p.m. on Friday.

• Saturday: Open 8:00 a.m. for breakfast (served until noon), then regular menu; open all day, food served until 10:00 p.m.

• Sunday: Open 8:00 a.m. for breakfast (served until noon), then regular menu; open all day, food served until 8:00 p.m. Sunday features a fried chicken special.

Daily soup is available during lunch. Menus (including happy hour, wine list, and specialty drinks) are posted in the photo album section of the Tobey Jack’s Facebook page. The restaurant’s website is currently under construction.

 

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, October 22 – Annual Hayrack Ride: Dinner and drink service begins in the late afternoon (people typically start arriving around 4–5 p.m.). Hayrack rides start at 7:00 p.m. and run in 30- to 45-minute increments with four trucks. Additional activities include food and drink specials, a hot chocolate bar, s’mores around the fire pit, and indoor options. Live music by the duo Turnin’ Gears from approximately 7:00–9:00 p.m. indoors. Previous owners are assisting with the event.

• Saturday, October 24 – Classic Car & Motorcycle Show: Vehicle registration from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Live band begins at noon. Bloody Mary bar and lunch available. (Previous date was rained out.)

• Every Thursday in October: Live entertainment (one- or two-piece acts featuring a mix of country, blues, and classic rock).

• November: Local whiskey distillery tasting and food pairing event (details to be posted).

• Coming soon: Community Christmas event focused on helping a family in need (details forthcoming on Facebook)

 

Tobey Jack’s Mineola Steak House

408 Main Street

Mineola, Iowa 51554

(Next to the post office)

Phone: (712) 526-2078