Schera's Algerian American Restaurant

Incredible beverage selection, unmatched in the state, especially for eclectic craft beers and natural wine. Very scenic river view of the stone bridge, relaxing patio. Tasty and creative dishes, prepared with care. A culinary destination in NE Iowa.

Wow! My family had such a wonderful time at Schera's as we ate some delicious food. We sat out on their scenic riverside deck and had a dinner to celebrate the incoming marriage of me and my now-husband. The restaurant went above and beyond to make our dinner a special occasion and even made sure to be extra cautious due to my husband's severe peanut allergy. The food was absolutely delicious, the view stunning, and the memory of the dinner is one my entire family will always cherish. This restaurant is an absolute gem.

The food here is excellent and they have a great beer selection. The falafel was great along with everything we ordered. The price is not bad either.

Update: Back again and even more impressed than last time! The appetizers and beer are bomb!

Amazing food! Don't let the exterior of the building scare you off. The interior is very nice and the food is spectacular. Great beer list too.

The list of beer you're given when seated is unreal for this little town. Then I was given the bottle and glass to pour it in which read "The Red Monk" and it all became clear. Had no idea going into this restaurant that it was owned by the same people who run the great Des Moines establishment. I saw an episode of Iowa ingredient detailing their menu and whatnot and put it on a list of must try restaurants around Iowa. Since I was passing thru to do some trout fishing I had to stop in. Service and food were phenominal. I had a pita, sesame seed, herb blend (including sumac!), and cheese along with olives for a starter. It was so fresh on this 90 degree day. The lamb tagine is making me sweat but has the best smoked paprika I've ever tasted. I would highly recommend if you're ever near Elader. Back to my dish!

Hadn't been here in years, had a great lunch, with exceptional service and food.

Lunch on Wednesday was very relaxing. Ate on deck overlooking the Turkey River. Schera's was our destination on a motorcycle ride. Will definitely come again

Awesome restaurant with a beautiful patio that is right on the river! Great view of the Stone Arch Bridge! If you like craft beer, they easily have the best selection in the area.

We were very lucky and honored to have our pre-wedding dinner at Schera's for our immediate family. On their patio with outdoor seating, they helped us to set up the table with some decorations we had brought. During our family-style meal, the waiter explained what each of the dishes were, their main ingredients, and their cultural significance. Each of the dishes were amazing, with my favorite being the shakshuka. Towards the end of the meal, the chef came outside to explain the story behind the dessert that he had prepared for us. The chef, like us, is part of a multicultural family, and prepared a traditional Algerian dish which symbolizes the merging of two families. All in all, it was a truly wonderful meal with amazing hospitality and with some great views. Highly recommend!

Really delicious and unique place. Best camel burger in the world. Dishes are a little more bland than expected, but it's Iowa, not Algeria. Great tap menu for really good prices!

Food was superb. We'll be coming back again. The sampler platter was great, loved the sausage wrap, had a taste of the camel burger. The last time we were here we had the shawarma and they were good as well. Can't go wrong with their menu.

I found the ladies restroom a little dank and smelly. It was not easily accessible with my walker at all! That was my only complaint. The food was excellent if a little spicier than I expected. The staff was great.

Great Mediterranean food, great view of river, dining outside on patio. I enjoyed this a lot.

Fantastic experience, they have a craft beer selection several pages long, with a lot of rare varieties, and a whole page of sours. The food was excellent, I ordered spicy shrimp tagine and my companion ordered falafel, both were delicious and perfect. We finished it with baklava for dessert. A must-stop on a visit to Elkader.

Had a much needed girl time lunch on the deck..it was fabulous!
Would recommend it to anyone..
We waited a little bit. But the site of the river, conversation and good drinks..made it so worth every bite! Can't wait for the next visit.

A gem of a restaurant in rural Iowa. Wonderful, simply prepared food. Beautiful setting. We enjoyed a lovely late-summer lunch on the riverfront patio. The beer selection is astounding. Charming service.

What a wonderful gem in NE Iowa. The building is classy inside with a old/vintage bar & hardwood floors. Nicely decorated and feels clean. The staff is super friendly. One of the owners waited on us and the other stops by every table before you leave & chats for a bit. Sincerely nice people. My GF and I both had the falafel. She had the gluten free variety which means it comes without the pita [she really wished they had a gluten free pita] on a bed of lettuce [nice looking lettuce]. Quality ingredients were used when preparing our meals - very fulfilling. Their beer selection is very impressive[a whole menu full of selections] I didn't have any but will next time. The prices are very reasonable for food and drinks. Great people...great food...I was super happy with my experience here!

Fantastic food, tons of Vegan and Gluten Free options, kind staff, great atmosphere! If you're looking to try something new, this is the answer! I cannot recommend it enough.

This place is absolutely awesome, I'd of never guessed you could find authentic Algerian food in Elkader, IA. Decided to get the Algerian sampler platter for an appetizer and it did not disappoint. Got the camel burger for my main course and it was amazing. Would have never thought you could eat camel in Northeast Iowa. Will definitely be coming back here again soon.

I am not from Elkader but go there for work occasionally. I stop at Schera's every time. The food quality, ambience and service are all excellent. Sitting out on the patio in warm weather is a great experience. My favorite dishes are the gyro and the tilapia sandwich. Oh, and make sure you get the sweet potato fries. Best I've had.