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Is Ox Yoke Inn Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Amana, IA)

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As of September 2026, Ox Yoke Inn is listed open on oxyokeinn.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Ox Yoke Inn's website, copyright 2026 with an active online ordering widget, shows the restaurant currently taking orders.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's "Pork Paradise" episode (Travel Channel, aired 2013), the Ox Yoke Inn showcased its Old World German-style pork dishes, part of the Amana Colonies' communal-kitchen cooking tradition. The Ox Yoke Inn is a restaurant in the Amana Colonies, a National Historic Landmark district in eastern Iowa settled by German immigrants in the 1850s. According to the restaurant's own site, the Leichti family has run the business across five generations, serving recipes passed down from mother to daughter. On 2026-09-08 the Ox Yoke Inn's website listed a 2026 copyright date and an active online ordering system for menu items, along with banquet and group-tour services and a loyalty and eClub program. The site also directs larger parties of eleven or more to call ahead for reservations, at the same 220th Trail address in Amana.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
Pork Paradise
What was featured
Amana Colonies German-style smoked pork and family recipes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ox Yoke Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is Ox Yoke Inn still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ox Yoke Inn is listed open on oxyokeinn.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Ox Yoke Inn after Food Paradise?

On Food Paradise's "Pork Paradise" episode (Travel Channel, aired 2013), the Ox Yoke Inn showcased its Old World German-style pork dishes, part of the Amana Colonies' communal-kitchen cooking tradition. As of September 2026, Ox Yoke Inn is listed open on oxyokeinn.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Ox Yoke Inn located?

4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Ox Yoke Inn?

Season 4, Episode 12 of Food Paradise, first aired 2013. The episode is titled “Pork Paradise”.

Is Ox Yoke Inn still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

On 2026-09-08 the Ox Yoke Inn's website listed a 2026 copyright date and an active online ordering system for menu items, along with banquet and group-tour services and a loyalty and eClub program. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
4420 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
oxyokeinn.com

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