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Follow the flavor to Destination Grille

Destination Grille wrapped up another incredible year at the Iowa State Fair! This year’s menu was packed with fair favorites and the return of our 2024 Top 3 Best New Food, the Lobster Corn Dog — all made in our 100% gluten-free kitchen. Plus, 2025 introduced the NEW Surf & Turf Special — the ultimate land-and-sea duo featuring the perfectly fried Lobster Corn Dog and our savory Steak Tip Gnocchi.

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State Fair Menu

entirely gluten-free

Lobster corn dog

Full North Atlantic lobster tail lightly fried on a stick and finished with lemon aioli drizzle, herbs and aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Steak Tip Gnocchi

Gluten-free gnocchi tossed in a rich, house-made cheese blend, topped with seared steak tips and finished with shaved Parmesan

Butcher's Donut

A savory, fried donut packed with bacon, ground beef, and Graziano sausage, dipped in house-made BBQ glaze, drizzled with queso — served over tortilla chips

Surf & Turf

Pair our Steak Tip Gnocchi with a Lobster Corn Dog for the ultimate land-and-sea combo

Buckin' Berry Lemonade

A bold blend of fresh lemonade, homemade cinnamon hibiscus simple syrup, and a wild mix of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries

where to find us

We’re located on Logan Ave between the Craft Beer Tent and the Jacobson Building.
‍Look for our red and black trailer with the large “GLUTEN-FREE" flags!

proudly Serving our FFA/4H students at the Ohman Family Youth Inn

For the 3rd year in a row, Destination Grille is honored to be the dedicated caterer for the FFA/4H students participating in the Iowa State Fair. Our team prepares fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals daily for hundreds of kids from August 5th through the end of the fair.

FFA/4H students lined up for lunch inside the Ohman Family Youth Inn at the Iowa State Fair.