How it all began...
The Family Table started as a root beer stand at least 65 years ago.
No one
knows for sure when it was opened. Many people say," It's just
always been there." It was just a small building with picnic tables
until 1972. And some say, a hundred years ago a family raised race
horses on the land.
In 1972 the existing building
was built and it became
Decorah's A&W.
Years later it went through different owners and during the process the A&W
franchise was dropped and it was renamed the Family Table.
In November of 1993 Scott and Stacey Gossling purchased the
restaurant and
are still the current owners. In the fall of 2003, the restaurant was
completely remodeled and they put on an addition. Through the years
the concept has always been the same at the Family Table, nothing fancy just
good food.
About the Owners...
The owners, Scott and Stacey, have always worked in the food service
industry. Scott graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake,
Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in History. Stacey graduated from
Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska with a
Bachelor's degree in
Human Services. Scott grew up on a farm by Waucoma, Iowa. He is a 1986 graduate from
Turkey Valley High School. Stacey's family moved around many times due
to her father's job. She lived in Massachusetts, New York and
graduated from Klein High School in 1986 in Spring, Texas.
After many years of working for big corporations such as Marriot, Little
Caesar's, and McDonalds they moved to Decorah in 1993 and purchased the
Family Table. Trendy restaurants come and go but the Family Table has
always remained the same - locally owned and operated. It has always
been important to Scott and Stacey to be a friendly neighborhood establishment
and an attractive, clean and comfortable atmosphere for all ages.
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4-H of Winneshiek County
Department of Park and Recreation
We are open
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
7 Days a Week!
Serving Breakfast
All Day!
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Family Table Restaurant Marks
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10-year Anniversary with Expansion
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