It all started in 1973 when Glen Rubenbauer "Rube" opened a tavern in tiny Montour, Iowa. His philosophy was to provide generously-portioned, hand-cut premium steaks and allow guests the experience of grilling themselves over an indoor, open-hearth grill.

Word of Rube's quickly spread and people couldn't get enough of beefy, flavorful Rube's steaks. Soon, customers wanted to buy Rube's steaks to grill at home and give as gifts to friends and family. So in 1992 Rube's Meat Company opened, and began shipping fresh Rube's steaks nationwide.

More than 45 years later, Rube’s Steakhouse is still inspiring social connections around our open-hearth grills. And premium corn-fed steak is still at the heart of it all. Through a partnership with Iowa Premium, every steak we serve supports local family farmers raising black Angus within 150 miles of our steakhouse. Come taste the very best beef Iowa has to offer.