In downtown Sioux City, a hidden gem gastropub opened in mid-2019, combining a 10-barrel brewing system capable of producing 310 gallons of beer daily with an Italian wood-fired oven serving elevated cuisine.
Owner Erik Martin, whose longtime nickname “Marto” became the business name, operates a craft brewery and restaurant featuring 25 taps, seating for over 100 patrons, and mouth-watering food cooked using fresh local ingredients.
The modern industrial atmosphere meets art deco design, creating a unique space where traditional beer lovers and craft beer connoisseurs enjoy award-winning brews alongside classic Neapolitan pizzas and enormous burgers.
How Marto Brewing Co Won Sioux City’s Hearts
Marto Brewing Co captured Siouxland hearts by elevating pub classics into gourmet burgers and wood-fired pizzas that pair perfectly with their award-winning craft beers.
Customers discovered the pear-prosciutto pizza offered sophisticated flavor combinations with fresh-tasting ingredients that rivaled standalone Italian restaurants.
The wood-fired oven produces authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas with perfectly charred crusts that earned praise from diners seeking genuine Italian pizza in Iowa.
The Erik’s Brew Burger with its signature bacon jam became an instant favorite, showing locals that brewery food could be as thoughtfully crafted as the beer itself 🔥
Burger enthusiasts rave about the brisket and bacon ground patties that deliver rich, complex beef flavors far beyond typical pub burgers.
The creative pizza combinations like soppressata with local Mallet Bees’ honey demonstrate how a sweet-spicy balance can transform traditional pies into memorable experiences.
Food Highlights 🍽️
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Angus Sliders: These popular appetizers feature 3 Certified Angus Beef and bacon patties with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and garlic aioli on brioche slider buns.
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Pit Beef Burger: This loaded creation combines a CAB ground chuck and bacon patty with sliced pit beef, BBQ sauce, habanero cheese, and marinated onions on a challah bun.
- Erik’s Brew Burger: This signature burger features a brisket and bacon ground patty topped with bacon jam, marinated onions, heirloom tomatoes, and arugula, served with kettle chips.
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Marto’s Meats Pizza: A carnivore’s dream loaded with fresh mozzarella, red sauce, capicola, soppressata, and house Italian sausage — this meat lover’s pie delivers bold Italian flavors.
- Fungus Pie: This customer favorite pizza showcases a blend of woodland mushrooms with balsamic reduction, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, arugula, and pecorino Romano.
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Pear & Prosciutto Pizza: This highly praised specialty combines olive oil, pears, mozzarella, thin-sliced prosciutto, figs, and arugula — customers specifically mention this as “great” with fresh-tasting ingredients
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Soppressata & Hot Honey Pizza: This sweet-spicy creation features fresh mozzarella, red sauce, Mallet Bees’ honey, and soppressata.
Atmosphere 🏭
The restaurant creates a modern industrial atmosphere that meets art deco design with craft brewery equipment visible throughout the space.
The outdoor patio area provides perfect summer sipping opportunities where guests enjoy easy-drinking lagers and refreshing wheat ales.
Seating for over 100 patrons makes this versatile for everything from intimate couples’ dinners to large family gatherings.
The wood-fired oven creates visual interest while producing aromatic pizzas, pastas, and entrées that fill the space with enticing scents.
Bottom Line 💯
Visit Marto Brewing Co for award-winning craft beer brewed on-site with 25 taps featuring everything from IPAs to fruited sours, elevated cuisine including wood-fired pizzas and burgers with bacon jam, the best lamb chops in the Midwest according to travelers, and supporting a locally-owned brewery that transformed downtown Sioux City since 2019.
Address:
930 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
📞 (712) 560-3397
🕔 Mon 3 PM–10 PM, Tue-Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM–11 PM, Sun 10 AM–8 PM