Guidebook for Iowa City
Food Scene
I have not had a bad meal there ever. From appetizers to entrees to pizza to dessert to cocktails - they are exceptional. Great beer garden also. $$
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
121 Iowa AveI have not had a bad meal there ever. From appetizers to entrees to pizza to dessert to cocktails - they are exceptional. Great beer garden also. $$
Wide assortment of cuts of meat, great cocktails, and they have a beer barn! It's a fun place to go with friends - they have lots of TVs so this could either be a distraction or a bonus to catch an athletic event. Their beer garden is also quite nice. $$
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Iowa Chop House
223 E Washington StWide assortment of cuts of meat, great cocktails, and they have a beer barn! It's a fun place to go with friends - they have lots of TVs so this could either be a distraction or a bonus to catch an athletic event. Their beer garden is also quite nice. $$
The interior is quite unique and is reminiscent of a speak-easy, the time period music is either a love or hate at the beginning. The food is of good quality and cocktails are excellent (great place for an old fashioned). $$
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Clinton Street Social Club
18 1/2 S Clinton StThe interior is quite unique and is reminiscent of a speak-easy, the time period music is either a love or hate at the beginning. The food is of good quality and cocktails are excellent (great place for an old fashioned). $$
If you choose to sit at the "bar" you can watch your food being made by the line cooks. Cocktails are very good here. There is a variety of menu options to serve your budget plus there is a nice beer garden to take advantage of during the warmer months. $-$$
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pullman Bar & Diner
17 S Dubuque StIf you choose to sit at the "bar" you can watch your food being made by the line cooks. Cocktails are very good here. There is a variety of menu options to serve your budget plus there is a nice beer garden to take advantage of during the warmer months. $-$$
The food here is ok, it's not my top choice to go eat, but it is a unique experience. You make a line and order at a window and they will give you a buzzer that will notify you that your food is ready to be picked up. You will have a server that will take your drink order - so you pay twice here which probably isn't ideal, but the ambiance is great and there are lots of events that happen here. Cocktails are decent and it's a great place to order a microbrew. They have a spectacular beer garden and the whole place is quite family friendly, fits large groups of people, and you can even organize an event here. $-$$
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
1225 S Gilbert StThe food here is ok, it's not my top choice to go eat, but it is a unique experience. You make a line and order at a window and they will give you a buzzer that will notify you that your food is ready to be picked up. You will have a server that will take your drink order - so you pay twice here which probably isn't ideal, but the ambiance is great and there are lots of events that happen here. Cocktails are decent and it's a great place to order a microbrew. They have a spectacular beer garden and the whole place is quite family friendly, fits large groups of people, and you can even organize an event here. $-$$
Classic diner, good food, quant, excellent for breakfast. $-$$
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bluebird Diner
330 E Market StClassic diner, good food, quant, excellent for breakfast. $-$$
This is a novelty - I think the food is over priced, but you get a beautiful view of the city. Drinks are also on the expensive side but again this is a novelty. $$$
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vue Rooftop
328 South Clinton StreetThis is a novelty - I think the food is over priced, but you get a beautiful view of the city. Drinks are also on the expensive side but again this is a novelty. $$$
Decent food at a decent price, and they have a large beer list (their cocktails are good too). They have a beer garden and a roof top, it should be noted that food is not served on their rooftop, but they will have live music out there during the warmer months. $-$$
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
30hop Iowa River Landing
900 E 2nd AveDecent food at a decent price, and they have a large beer list (their cocktails are good too). They have a beer garden and a roof top, it should be noted that food is not served on their rooftop, but they will have live music out there during the warmer months. $-$$
The food and drinks here are of high quality. There is a nice beer garden for the warmer months. Also , TV's in the bar area for any sports you may like to watch. They project games in the "library" section. $$
Vesta
849 Quarry RdThe food and drinks here are of high quality. There is a nice beer garden for the warmer months. Also , TV's in the bar area for any sports you may like to watch. They project games in the "library" section. $$
Pretty good sushi - not my favorite place for cocktails as most are very sweet. Beer garden available in warmer months. $$
Formosa
221 E College StPretty good sushi - not my favorite place for cocktails as most are very sweet. Beer garden available in warmer months. $$