Restaurants in Iowa City
Places to eat in Iowa City, Iowa
Her Soup Kitchen
Soup, Sandwiches, Salad
127 reviews
Barb, the owner, and her son are wonderful people, who are truly doing something special here in Iowa City. There is a reason this place is 5-stars, and...
Island Vybz Mobile Rasta-rant
Caribeño, Camión de comida
22 reviews
Everyone! If you have not tried this food truck yet, order the Jerk Chicken Wrap with plantains! It is such a hearty meal and their plantains are heavenly!...
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack Downtown
Barbacoa, Bocatas, Alitas de pollo
20 reviews
Yummmm this place is perfect to satisfy your BBQ cravings. 5 stars because of the sauce!! I love the sweet Carolina honey mustard, the cowboy and four alarm...
Oasis Falafel
Middle Eastern, Falafel, Vegan
127 reviews
An Iowa City favorite for anyone who works downtown and wants a flair of Mediterranean cuisine. This place can get very packed during lunch time so, go...
Pullman Bar & Diner
Diners, Bars
127 reviews
Oh, Pullman. Thank you.
We went to Pullman on a much needed night out and it was just what the doctor ordered. We had the steak frites and seared ahi tuna...
Pullman Bar & Diner
Diners, Bars
127 reviews
Oh, Pullman. Thank you.
We went to Pullman on a much needed night out and it was just what the doctor ordered. We had the steak frites and seared ahi tuna...
Basta
Italian, Pizza
127 reviews
If you're on the hunt for some delicious Italian food in our area (with an amazing wine selection to match) Basta is the place for you.
I have enjoyed...
La Regia Taqueria
Mexican, Seafood, Vegetarian
127 reviews
Hole in the wall, mom-and-pops, best place for tacos in Iowa City. This place can be easy to miss, but it's right by the Hertz rental car place on Highway...
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack East Side
Barbeque, Chicken Wings
127 reviews
Heck yeah! Best BBQ around! Unique exterior for BBQ, but it works in Iowa. Painted "barn red" and having a silo gave it a farm feel, but as soon as I...
Orchard Green
American (New), Seafood
127 reviews
Once upon a time a reservation was made at Orchard Green for Valentine's Day, unfortunately the beautiful princess was so sick that the reservation was...
Nodo
Cafes, American (Traditional)
125 reviews
Fantastic lunch! Definitely will be a frequented place now. I had #15 and boyfriend had #23 both were amazing.
Clinton Street Social Club
Gastropubs, Jazz & Blues
119 reviews
Love. Love. Love. If you're older than the college population, this is your place, my friends. I love the vibe here. It's darkened, has an older population...
Nodo Downtown
American (New), Delis, Sandwiches
91 reviews
I make it a point to always come to Nodo every time I come home from college. Lots of seating (upstairs is super nice) and food comes out very quickly....
Crêpes de Luxe Café
Creperies
75 reviews
Best crepes ever! I m a regular at crepe de luxe in Iowa city, to the extent that I was craving for the Iowa city crepes even when I was in Paris. Freshly...
El Paso
Bakeries, Mexican
40 reviews
Super authentic Mexican food, and everyone who works there is super kind, which always goes a long way with me. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Iowa...
Sushi Kicchin
Sushi Bars
30 reviews
Favorite sushi in Iowa city, from someone who has tried them all. Run by the owner who prepares unbelievable sushi in front of you. Try the seared beef roll...
The Dingo Bar
Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Desserts
27 reviews
This is a cute local coffee shop on the peninsula if you want a change of scenery from downtown IC. I love the modern decor and the intimate space.
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The Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
Pizza, Pubs, American (Traditional)
127 reviews
I lived in Chicago for five years and missed our deep dish pizza badly. Then I found Wig & Pen. Bravo! So much cheese! And the sauce is really delicious and...
Atlas Restaurant & Bar
American (New), Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
127 reviews
Came here with a large group and was taken to a private dining area in the back that was quite spacious and a more quiet and intimate setting....
Hamburg Inn
Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
127 reviews
A group of 20 of us were traveling from Minneapolis to Memphis and some other southern cities for a weeklong trip and stopped here for dinner on day one....
