Semi-Private · 9 Holes

Gruis Recreation Area "The Barn"

2724 360th Street, Buffalo Center, Iowa

Semi-PrivateMembership
9Holes
4.5105 Reviews
Buffalo Center, IALocation

The Club

About Gruis Recreation Area "The Barn"

Gruis Recreation Area, known as 'The Barn', offers a welcoming environment for golf enthusiasts. Located in Buffalo Center, Iowa, the club features a well-maintained golf course and a clubhouse managed by Gloria Bartelt. The Barn Restaurant provides a delightful dining experience for members and guests alike.

Play Here

Green Fees

Weekends, Holidays, all day$35
Weekdays, all day$25
9 Holes ONLY any day$20
After 6PM daily$20
After Labor Day$20

Rates are approximate and from public sources — confirm current pricing with the course.

Facilities

Club Amenities

Motor Cart
Pull Cart
Club Rental
Golf Lessons
Driving Range
Putting Green
Restaurant
Reception Hall
Clubhouse
Changing Room

Membership

Joining Gruis Recreation Area "The Barn"

Gruis Recreation Area offers various membership options, including family and single memberships with or without shares. Members enjoy access to the golf course and the clubhouse, which has been updated to enhance the experience. The club is a great place for families and individuals to enjoy the sport and socialize.

Membership Options

Ways to Join

Family, with share

golf
  • $448/yrAnnual

Family, without share

golf
  • $475/yrAnnual

Single, with share

golf
  • $364/yrAnnual

Single, without share

golf
  • $387/yrAnnual

High School Student

junior
  • $107/yrAnnual

1st Time Single

golf
  • $235/yrAnnual

1st Time Family

golf
  • $301/yrAnnual

Fees are approximate and gathered from public sources — contact the club to confirm current pricing.

Reviews

What People Say

4.5/5
Google · 105 reviews
In summary

Gruis Recreation Area "The Barn" is highly praised for its excellent food, friendly staff, and inviting atmosphere. The golf course is noted for its challenging narrow fairways and well-maintained greens, providing a pleasant experience for golfers. While most visitors commend the service and dining experience, a few have mentioned issues with slow service and the use of styrofoam for dining, which some found off-putting.

Edited 6 months ago
The food was so good and the people working there are amazing. Continuously checking to see if we need anything. I love having a great place to eat and so close to home.
— Rachelle Gruis
3 years ago
We stopped in for brunch buffet. It was very delicious! Everyone was very friendly. Lots of seating and parking.
— Marti Benson
4 years ago
Ever since Hardees changed from their old Mushroom Burger to whatever the thing the try to pass off now is, Chuck and I have been in search of one that is close to as good. Today we found the closest we have found yet (still didn't have that yummy wang the old Hardees had, but....look at those mushrooms and onions (red and white) and ooey gooey good swiss cheese on what I am guess is a half pounder (eating the rest for supper tonight.) And home cut seasoned fries, they were huge and just perfect. Loved everything about the place....oh...where is it you ask? It is just north of Buffalo Center a…
— Pam Larson
6 months ago
So happy to have accidently come across this place, Very friendly staff. Nicely restored barn with bar and good food. Highly recommend.
— Terry Kisling
11 months ago
This was a fun, out of the way stop. We were looking for food very late in the afternoon. Cool restaurant attached to an out of the way golf course. I had boneless wings. Half BBQ half garlic parmesan. Definitely enjoyed both flavors.
— Sarah Cunningham
8 months ago
Awesome place to eat and relax. Great atmosphere and service.
— House Lights
2 years ago
A very nice golf course, in the middle of nowhere :) Narrow fairways are lined with trees on both sides on most holes, making it a challenge for any weekend golfer. Greens well maintained. The food was top notch, and everyone very friendly. I highly recommend !!!
— Tom Alexander
5 years ago
This place was the place to be back in the 90's. Has since changed hands multiple times and hasn't ever been the same. Was recently recommended to us saying it was better than it has been the past few years. We went for pizza tonight at 5:30. We got our drink order and food order in. Drinks were good and reasonably priced. We had a 14 month old child with us. We waited until 7:00 before we got up and left with no drink refill, no appetizer of loaded tots and no pizza. There were 3 other tables that got their food order before us that came after us (with tots I might add) that were almost done…
— Devin Rode
3 years ago
Really tasty Flatbread! I had the chicken alfredo one. The double cheese and bacon burger my husband had was amazing! Great service and nice atmosphere.
— cathy Carlson
4 years ago
Six picky gals from the cities all were impressed by the food and service. Steak was exceptional and cooked to a perfect MR, on the rare side, and came with tons of mushrooms. YUM. Blue drink special is nummy. And, the Titonka stout beer on tap was really good too. Ruben bites with thousand island dressing (that tasted homemade) was a big hit too. Thank you! We'll be back!
— Cindy Sweeney
3 years ago
Great food, excellent service 👌
— Jeff Soost
7 months ago
Great food & service
— Tyler Granger

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