[ Bell dinging ] ♪♪ Kohlsdorf: After a busy day of exploring, we head to The Drake for a unique dining experience with river views that are unmatched.

Constructed in 1906, this three-story brick building was once home to Drake Hardware.

Today, the name remains and The Drake is a must stop for hungry travelers.

Jennison: We've got a great view of the Mississippi River and the Great River Bridge.

The bridge lights up at night.

We've got about 160 chairs out here.

We want people to come down, come down this river, Scenic River Road and come by and see us.

This is the place to be.

I've probably been coming here the last 20 years or so.

It's been a go to spot for me.

It's got a lot of energy.

The patio is wonderful.

The environment is great.

It's right next to the Mississippi River.

If you're a river rat, it's a great place to dock and come in and eat.

Jim: That's good.

We smoke our own meats.

We've got a real wood fire grill.

We can do a little bit of pasta.

We do some great pizza dishes.

We've got salmon, tuna, shrimp, barbecue brisket.

We've got 16-ounce ribeyes cooked on our wood fire grill to die for.

Leinbach: I usually get fajita salad, but their appetizers are really good.

The duck fritters are one of my favorites also.

I really enjoy the salmon and broccoli.

Second would probably be the steak.

My favorite undoubtedly is the ribs.

The ribs are as good as they come anywhere.

Word spreads.

And yes, people come off of the interstate to come here to eat.

Kohlsdorf: Sam Jennison should know good food.

He revitalized this riverfront property and opened The Drake in the early 2000, before passing the baton to his son, Jimbo.

This is the special tonight.

Shrimp and baked potato.

The reactions I get from a lot of people, they're kind of surprised to kind of found this little gem right here in little old Burlington, Iowa, okay?

Because you come off this exit ramp and the first thing you see is The Drake restaurant, our patio all these cool umbrellas and this really neat spot to stop by and have a drink and/or some eats.

You'll get excellent service, you'll have a great time, and you'll enjoy the food and you'll enjoy Jimbo.

He's always around.

And he -- there's not a time that goes by that he doesn't at least say hi at least once.

Thank you, ma'am.

Come see us, folks.

We got room for you, and we can show you a good time, okay?