The best Restaurants in Iowa City ranking of February 2025
303 restaurant menus in Iowa City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"I've never had a bad experience here, everyone is so..."
Nicole Bible
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Sandra Hernandez de Marin
"Nice quite area. Close to I80. Swimming pool is clean. Customer service is great. Heater Quit working in the room and they were quick to accommodate..."
Jason Gonzales
"Only buy KFChicken through their drive-thru.
I love their chicken,coleslaw,& sweet corn...."
Richel Rubin
"100% delicious! My wife was in the mood for KFC. Our store was out of white meat, so we drove 45 miles to Iowa City. My wife told me it was..."
Dan Wright
"KFC has the best finger licking awesomeness chicken dinner meals and desserts in town by far hands down! The best place in Des Moines..."
Stephanie Carter
"Employees friendly and helpful and efficient. Food tasted..."
"Best noodle soup in Iowa City! Deep and savory soup broth with fresh veggies and well-cooked rice noodles. Price is so reasonable and affordable. We..."
YEJUN BAE
"i absolutely love thai flavors. the food is so delicious, the staff works fast and is friendly. Always a favorite. and the servings are so big!!!..."
Jordyn
"Anytime I come to Thai Flavors the food and drinks are always tasty, fresh and delicious. My favorite drink to get is the Thai iced coffee, and dish..."
Alberto Vital
"Really enjoyed our food. We shared between the two of us: the potstickers and Tom Yum soup (large). The Tom Yum would have also worked for three..."
Melissa Barnes
"Thai flavors is completely authentic and I love it. Food has great portions and it is absolutely delicious. Prices are very good. They also have..."
Gabriela Ceballos
"Nothing but great experiences here. One of the best restaurants iowa city has to offer. Red curry, pad Thai and drunken noodles are all fantastic,..."
Eve Small
"It was pretty good! The Pad Thai had a pretty good flavor, Kua Kai was yummy as well. The spicy noodle wasnt very spicy, and the bowl noodle soup was..."
"They have the nicest guy and the nicest girl in the world working there. Love the jukebox..."
Jerri Ann LoTempio
"Recently I purchased a meal received via curbside pickup that was missing an item from this McDonalds location. while they were unable to directly..."
Levi Hall
"They have the best fish fillets sandwiches and there fries are always hot and crispy, but.. LOVE. There Carmel Frappes!..."
Sandy Farrier
"Major renovation to the look and feel of the place. Same food. Order by kiosk if you’d like! WiFi is still slow. Hard to upload these..."
Aaron Van Noy
"I really like this mcdonald's. The staff are all very nice and provide excellent service. The drive thru moves efficiently so you don't have to sit..."
"I had a very positive experience at this McDonalds. From the moment I drove up to the drive thru speaker to the pick up window. All friendly faces,..."
Julie Weidler
"The employees at this location are consistently friendly, helpful and efficient. No matter how busy or what time of day, the food and service is..."
Angela Kenna
"Quick in and out always hot and fresh. Bring back the bagel breakfast..."
doug smith
"Great friendly staff and a clean seating/dining area. The meal was a good McD..."
"I haven't had subway in a long time because I use to eat it deep much. Going back I realized why I use to eat it soon much it is so good. It keeps me..."
Kia Luv
"While yes it is a subway there is two ways my visit could have went, like all the times at Anamosa, Maquoketa or Dubuque or how it went today...."
"I was with my 11 yo grandson and we wanted to grab something quick for lunch on the way home. It was about 1230pm and there were at least 10-15 cars..."
Howard Vernon
"I love Wendy's. Always have a positive experience with this one. In November they release a key fob for free mini frostys for the next year. Only $2!..."
"Young college lad provided me exceptional service. The taste of the food, per usual, was incredible, ..."
Aaron Poisel
"David helped us out and he was great. There were a ton of people coming in and he was the only one working. He handled it very well and all the food..."
"Food was great especially appetizer burgers (the one on the picture), and ribeye!
One thing that I DISAPPOINTED was the food was leaked when I order..."
J K
"Excellent food and service. Came in after an Iowa Homegame for date night with my wife. Made reservations ahead of time and they were quick to make..."
C Gengler
"Great place in downtown for meat lovers and large groups. Would recommend making a reservation in advance for big groups.
I was surprised at how big..."
Doma
"Great place! We ordered The Scottish and Bison Burger, both were cooked spot on. I was leery about ordering salmon. So many places over cook and dry..."
Stephanie C
"Excellent steak and burgers, wonderful atmosphere and reasonable prices. Staff was friendly and excellent service. Highly..."
Rob Schmidt
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and high quality locally sourced menu items. My girlfriend and I had the best experience at the Iowa Chop house...."
"We had our company party on 1/27/18 & had a great experience! Pete was great to work with answering all my questions quickly. He was extremely..."
Patsy Patterson Halleran
"We had the best brisket sandwich with lots of meat and killer barbeque sauce! The cornbread was to die..."
Joyce Mostaert Petersen
"Went for the band. I'm a huge fan. Who knew they would have the best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had. I tried some of almost everything. You..."
James Cohn
"What a nice find! had some burnt ends which were very good and their beans were spectacular. The service was helpful and refreshing and the..."
Chuck Lintner
"Celebrated my 61st birthday last night..all employees was so nice.. helpful..the food was good..had a super great time..."
Janice Hotka
"This place was incredible. My wife and I are beginning a series of visits to multiple BBQ restaurants across the country beginning with Illinois and..."
Joshua Adams
"I crave this food when I'm not in town. We live 2.5 hrs away and come every few months to eat and catch a show. Amazing food! Hot. Fresh...."
Megan Smith
"As someone who considers himself a wing connoisseur, I think Wildwood has the best wings in town hands down. I recommend getting them with the bleu..."
Narsty Boy
"The food was outstanding...as usual. The servers are always very attentive and very friendly. Never any complaints about..."
"On par with the better places in downtown Chicago. Generous cuts of fish on the nigiri and the signature rolls are full of flavors without being..."
John Petrosky
"I like that this Sushi place is located in the downtown area. I prefer carry out and choosing a nice spot downtown to eat because their place is..."
Doma
"Cool place. Seats are a bit uncomfortable, and the udon noodle soup had pepper, which I wasn't aware of or happy about. They gave my sister a free..."
Macey Huckstep
"Best Poke Bowls this side of Hawaii!! ♡♡ Great selection of sushi rolls! A definite FAVORITE in the IAC..."
"The pokey sticks are amazing and the pizza is fantastic. I eat here every time I want pizza in..."
Josh Beyer
"pokey stix are the bomb! Late night hours are also very..."
Travis Homewood
"Maybe it was the starvation I was feeling but the pizza and dessert from Gumby's was soooo good. The pizza came out so hot the toppings were sliding..."
Cassie Stout
"Delicious. We killed almost everything we ordered. Delivery wasn't too bad for a wait considering it was 10 pm on a Saturday..."
Raquel Gitch
"I love your pizza and your brother and sister duo is fantastic I love that you have employees that are siblings that can work together and do a great..."
Michelle B
"Prices are very competitive for this town. But the selection & quality from Gumby's is considerably above average usually. They are in my top 2..."
Jenna Burns
"So good haven't had since college. Good service delivery driver was nice food was good and the smell brought back..."
Morgan Ferris (Bigmofpv35)
"I love the stoner pie pizza after a night out! It’s great food with great prices and deals! Only catch is delivery will take longer than predicted..."
"After they revamped this Starbucks location, I like the decor for having a coffee break with a friend or two. It conveniently has free parking next..."
Doma
"Awesome as always 😊 covid precautions shown in photos. Bathrooms are in the back and are always clean. Don't go in a hurry when college courses..."
Heather Van Raden (V_ Ryah)
"I wanted to try the new pineapple coconut refresher so I got my venti and went on my way to work. TURNS OUT IM ALLERGIC TO COCONUT. I had the worst..."
Uyen Vo
"We got a caramel Frappuccino with coconut milk and the new peach cobbler ice tea. Peach drink was tasty, Frappuccino was way too sweet. Tasted like..."
Brina Marie
"I've never been disappointed by this store, and the iced americano I had yesterday was delicious. Many..."
Sage K.
"They are frequently SO busy but they manage to keep calm and be friendly and get drinks out in a timely manner...I love this place and the people who..."
Evie
"If you're a Starbucks fan, you will definitely want to visit this location. The venue is quite nice and the staff are very..."
"Fantastic pizza, ordered the large buffalo chicken pizza for half price on a Tuesday and was not disappointed. Pizza was delicious, and they had..."
Zack Dibbern
"The Airliner is one of the best and consistent eateries when I go out in Iowa City. With their vast selection of delicious burgers, prompt and polite..."
Zane Rosen
"Had a great time at the bar this week. Beer and slices while watching the Olympics. Whole pie on 1/2 price pizza Tuesday ( and more beer). And the..."
Mike Hayhoe
"Went for lunch futing my son's orientation. Love it! My son got a burger with onion rings on it. My friend and I got salads. The were huge and very..."
Dana Hughes
"Stopped in on my way from California to Tennessee to have a beer 🍺 n the place my parents met while in college in 1950! Great..."
Charles McLaughlin
"Loved the Airliner!!! Food was delicious, fresh, hot, & served quickly. Love Downtown Iowa City, but given its age, I expected dark but was surprised..."
Barb Mungovan Koch
"Went for lunch and to catch the first half of the Bears game before heading back to Chicago yesterday! Had great service!! Was a little disappointed..."
Jackie Magidson Nayyer
"Great food and friendly service! I guess the bathrooms could be cleaner but other than that it was a good place to..."
Korbi Muñoz
"Hat a fun place for the college kids! A must have a drink place in Iowa..."
Sonja Boysen Mennenga
"The best tenderloin I've ever had!!! The service was very good and they couldn't have been nicer!! I will go there..."
Andy Lehman
"This place is the best, great staff and great management. They take care of you here!!! Thank..."
Kris Latorre
"Been there 3 out of 4 home game Saturday’s this year including yesterday. Despite the crush of people after a game they did an exceptional job of..."
Thomas Justice Jr.
"We went here at the recommendation of a friend who went to school at U of I. Apparently, she spent more time here than in class when she was a..."
Kevin Andrews
"Any time we drive near Iowa City we have to get some Airliner pizza. We call ahead and today we picked it up and ate on the road. Yummy!!!
Update: we..."
Michelle Black
"The pizzas here are amazing! Get airliner crust, and your day will be complete. Its a great place to be on game day, with friendly staff, and..."
Blake
"Ok, I haven’t been here in 22 years, not much has changed except the prices. The burgers were delicious, the salad was not at all. Service was..."
"There food is really delicious ever thing that they serve chicken, pizza, salads,potatoe, vegetable and filled myself up that couldn't even eat any..."
Julia A Proctor
"We ordered from there for the first time tonight 12/23/16. Our food that was supposed to be hot was hot, Cole slaw was cooled. Everything tasted..."
Susan Laschke-Phelps
"Thanks Kristen and crew for always being so friendly and making sure the buffets are always so fresh and yummy!..."
Victoria Orman
"We had my son's birthday party there and it was great. They made sure my son had any pizza he wanted and made sure we were taken care..."
Brittney Whitby
"We had my son’s birthday at Pizza Ranch and I can’t say enough about how good the staff there was. A special shout out to Alex, who was the best..."
Andy L
"The food could have been better. But considering the time of day that's understandable. I've also have had good food here..."
Andrew Bender
"Best Pizza Ranch we have eaten at! They had a Caprese Pizza that was SO good!!! The place was clean, food was fresh and hot, and staff was friendly..."
Madeline Martens
"My fellow patrons are great! One gave my kids arcade vouchers and another was a great person I hadn't seen in 30..."
Andrew Vevera
"Amazing service, Dylan was friendly & attentive, Every employee was kind & greeted my family & I, we felt welcomed & enjoyed our food! The food was..."
Heriberto Mendez
"Tasty and delicious, obviously kid friendly, and that mug is full of rootbeer... for you know, a Pizza Ranch RB Float! Plus games for the..."
"I had a great time here! Sat at the bar for a bit and knocked back some Reunion Gonzo Pils... refreshing. Tried the cheese fries that a friend..."
Hush Pup
"Great food. Staff is top notch. I wish Sioux City had a Mickeys! Sill the best bar in downtown Iowa..."
Mjrod Go Hawks
"This the best bar in Iowa City. The owners have beards and a healthy appreciation for Busch..."
AJ Freeberg
"Great place good food and service highly recommend..."
Carla Jo Schillig
"Great wait staff, place was super crowded yet they were all attentive while keeping the upbeat atmosphere..."
Erika DuVall
"I was a first-timer to Micky's so you never know what to expect. My food was good, margaritas were great, atmosphere was fun but my last drink,..."
MaryJo Regnier
"Amazing Reubens, patty melts, and good soup. Decent selection of local beers and the staff were friendly..."
Dylan Morrow
"Loved the service and the burgers and beer were delicious. We will be..."
Gina Bergmann Kline
"Great Food, Great Service, & Loved the Ambiance: Old-Time Irish Pub in Modern day..."
Ruby Nava
"Went into town to visit one of my old college day classics...the Conglomeration with cheese fries! Was not dissapointed, as good as it was back in..."
Joe Sample
"Zach was amazing and the food was delish.. Not greasy bar food. Well done..."
Krissy Ann
"Love breakfast at Mickey's, always a great experience and..."
Ed Laub
"Fantastic food, great service, classic Irish Pub atmosphere. My daughter says it's the best French Onion Soup in Iowa City; the Rueben is to die for,..."
Clay Major
"Day 1 in Iowa city, was hungry and decided to visit Mickey's. Around 1 PM and it was rush hour as there was only one table left. Having said that the..."
Rohit Kulkarni
"Great atmosphere and seating. Prices are worth it for the high quality food! I had the Steve Winwood, requested toasted, and substituted fries for..."
Josh Merritt
"Ordered the Blackened Salmon Wrap with sweet potato fries and chicken tenders - both were really good and worth the..."
Xin Wang
"Delicious!! We got the pretzel burger, pastrami sandwich, and chicken fingers. The pretzel was very fresh and the burger was very high quality! ..."
Teri Clark
"Best damn jambalaya north of the Mason Dixon line.. like seriously I haven't eaten jambalaya this good since being in New Orleans. Husband had..."
Kenly Overturf
"Great breaded Pork tenderloin. Good flavor and portion size. Every food item we saw looked..."
Jim Carr
"I totally loved the (vegan) Pretzel Burger and the fact that any burger could be ordered with a vegan patty is great. The waiter was nice and the..."
"Excellent food, very clean restaurant, service with a..."
Patty Ross Beal
"Best build-your-own burritos. Best rice, best queso, best tortillas. Love that they press each tortilla from dough in front of you. Sadly, this..."
Jill McConnell
"Last night my Husband and I visited Pancheros on RIverside drive. We were served by the most fun/professional/proficient and polite employees I have..."
"Been here a few times. Pretty tasty confections with gluten free, soy free, and vegan options. I ordered a gender reveal cake several months ago and..."
China Reese
"Everytime I get a craving for a treat I visit Molly's cupcakes! The "I do" flavor is my personal favorite. We had Molly's make our wedding..."
Lorrie Kasal
"Molly's is the best ever! My personal favorite is the Ron Bennington, which is a chocolate cupcake filled with peanut butter. It's to die for! All..."
Nofiya Denbaum
"It's no wonder Molly's Cupcakes won the very first season of Cupcake Wars... their cupcakes are to die for. The original location in Iowa City is a..."
John Hsieh
"Creme brulee, chocolate decadence and muddy buddy. Best cupcakes I've ever eaten. Sooo good.
Chocolate decadence had a creamy chocolate filling that..."
Keiahna D-R
"What a charming, inviting shop with such tasty treats! They have a great selection of item so plan on getting a couple of extra items to eat later!..."
"Best pizza in Iowa city. Peppery sauce and slices all day. $2 a slice on..."
John Manning
"Meatball sub is a major winner. It is everything I want, but it also doesn't squeeze out giant chunks. The toasted bread is perfect! Pizza is also..."
Colin Clark
"The service is always great. And prices are very..."
Iris Castro-Bueno
"Half the price of Mesa..far less wait..really good..."
"Is this the greatest middle eastern food you'll ever eat? No. Is it very serviceable middle eastern food at a nice locally-owned spot with friendly..."
Warren Sprouse
"Oasis Falafel it's a fantastic place! Get the lamb pita if you're a meat eater. Their falafel is fantastic as well. I like to order in advance..."
John D. Freyer
"OUTSTANDING. This place is amazing. The food is so good and fresh. Even though the fried chicken sandwich isn't on the menu (it should be) it is the..."
Zainab Khatun
"High quality TASTEY food, skilled staff, fast service. Sultans Plate FOR LIFE. I've ordered in or eaten there well over 100 times-10 times in the..."
Trista Carlson-Kimmel
"One of the best Mediterranean foods in town! I usually crave falafel or shwarma once a week and this is the perfect place to..."
Kriti Anand
"I had an amazing experience here for lunch. Everything is very fresh here and made to order. I had the Pad Kee Mao and it came with miso soup and an..."
Katherin Yamilith
"Exquisite baklava, falafel, and hummus. I would recommend to anyone and..."
Shelby Woods
"Amazing food!! Seriously my favorite restaurant in Iowa City and great..."
"Which Wich did I choose? The Club Wich. Made with fresh whole wheat bread, the sandwich was delicious. I was just visiting Iowa City and if I come..."
Rome Odom
"Had a small Garden Party and a large ham. Both were pretty good. Slightly better than Subway with better bread and fillings. Bread sizes are similar..."
TJ Raitzer
"This franchise should be killing Jimmy Johns. Better way to order, and tastes much better. The place wad clean but looks dirty. Will definitely..."
"Atmosphere, service, and food was excellent! Highly recommend coming to eat here. The lobster pot pie was incredible. You won’t be..."
Joshua Lambrecht
"Great vibe, cozy seating, and everything's delicious (of course). They preserved a number of Atlas favorites, but overall the menu is bold, new, and..."
Josh Krakauer
"A gem. This spot nails it. Upstairs and down, the menu is spot on and service was, too. Man, this is a great..."
Sean Keller
"St. Burch sets itself waay above the other restaurants in the area. To start off, the atmosphere in both dining rooms is fantastic. We tried several..."
Christine Oliverio
"Had some great cocktails on the patio and only scratched the surface of the menu. Loved the staff and..."
Zach Roberts
"St Burch tavern is the new addition to the food scene in Iowa City that we’ve been needing! Awesome atmosphere with a cool vibe. Freshest oysters..."
Jerad Ruth
"10 years ago, my wife and I went on our first date at Atlas (the restaurant formerly in this location). A decade later, we decided to celebrate our..."
Mitch Smith
"The food was great. Fresh menu. Lovely service. Adequate drink menu. Family Friendly for dinner..."
Laurie Wyatt
"We will be hitting this place up again! Loved the variety that an be found on this menu. Another job well done by this..."
Erica Johnson
"Amazing food, team, design and story. They’ve managed to find the right combo of both elegant and laid-back...."
Jason Napoli
"Went for lunch on Saturday. Cheese curds and burger were bomb. My parents thoroughly enjoyed the Johnny Cash playlist as well. Will diff be back for..."
Nick Burrell
"So so so so good. Like I want to eat there every night.
Vegans- they have the Impossible Burger!!!! And get the chilled market vegetables. Amazing...."
Jill Statler
"Great food, great service. The prime rib we had tonight was perfectly cooked. Another great addition to downtown Iowa..."
Jennifer Kurka
"Sooo cool, definitely check out the downstairs. Stop by for happy hour great deals and you can try the wares. Service is great. No doubt going to be..."
Natalie Roberts
"Everything was amazing! Had oysters, polenta, green goddess salad, cheddar bay biscuits, and the poutine! All small plates and they still killed it...."
Jo-z Lynn
"Amazing all around; food, service ,and atmosphere. Reminds me of a fancy, hip version of the supper clubs like I grew up going to in Wisconsin...."
Maggie Lytle
"Went to The Den at St. Burch a couple weeks ago and was excited to finally try their food. Back when this was Atlas, I always got the Mac and cheese..."
Katie Gerlach
"Thus was my first visit. It definitely won't be my last. From start to finish, the food and drinks were on point. The dimmly lit place was buzzing..."
Shonda Monette
"Excellent Seafood Mac and Cheese! The oyster bar is impressive. The East Coast and West Coast oysters were awesome! The staff was very knowledgeable..."
Rome Odom
"Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Price: 8/10
Cleanliness: 9/10
Will I go back: Definitely!
Unique thing to taste: Cocktails…
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Arvand Asghari
"Food was very tasty. Fun to try the oysters as not usually into Iowa seafood. Everything was cooked well. The truffle and ricotta ravoli was unique..."
Erich Thalacker
"Wonderful stop today! Great bar staff and excellent drinks. Super fresh oysters - get here for happy hour and you will not regret it! Unique ambience..."
Justin
"Great service. Good ambiance. Decent menu. Great selection of drinks.
Really good kids menu as..."
"My favorite restaurant in Iowa City. Great drinks, great food, and wonderful gnocchi! My two favorite dishes, one with salmon and the other with..."
Bret Hackathorn
"They did a great job handling our 10 person group. The stuffed dates and burrata were great appetizers, butternut squash ravioli and salmon were..."
Kristin Baird Nicola
"Great place! Highly recommend if you are looking for Italian food in Iowa..."
CJ Heaton
"Great ambiance (rowdy table, party of 20 could have been asked to lower their volume, as it was annoying), excellent choices of starters (I chose the..."
Osvaldo Francisco Díaz-Duque
"Ribeye,beet salad, and wine list was excellent, calamari was good, and service was outstanding.
We will differently return on our next..."
Paul Stefani
"This place is awesome!!! Highly recommended to anyone. Authentic Italian food. And I know Italian food am from..."
Victor Moon
"I had the best chicken alfredo I've ever had. The pizza looked great. Their open oven fire was warming. Next time I will have the stuffed date..."
Bev Bryant
"One of the best places in DT Iowa City. Great staff, food and..."
Ashley Foster
"Very delicious and great service! Enjoyed a nice meal on the patio..."
Jami Brechon
"We have been here a few times while visiting the University, it is the best food I've had!!! We will be..."
"Grilled Chicken Alfredo is to die for. Definitely a must stop in Iowa City. Great service and perfect..."
Bibiana Prz
"Great food, service and atmosphere! The lobster pizza was amazing. Perfect for all..."
Michael J. Anderson
"Went here on a date night years ago and revisited again with friends a couple weeks ago and wow, it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is super moody..."
Katie Gerlach
"We came into town late on a Wednesday night and they got us in 15 minutes before closing.
Service was great, atmosphere was nice, and we all ordered..."
Vel Natarajan
"This seems like a very nice place to take a date to. Great staff and a better atmosphere than most restaurants. The appetizers were very..."
DiLy Fly
"best fried calamari and chicken alfredo in iowa city. the chicken is marinated in herbs and is super juicy and flavorful. the drinks are amazing..."
Nico Thurman
"Good place to go with family for a classic Italian fine dining experience. The seafood as very good as well as the appetizers. Fun environment that..."
William Sallen
"Can’t say enough good about this wonderful place in Iowa City. The food is top notch. A small menu packed with great items. The atmosphere is..."
"I have never been to a Pancheros before. Wow, what an experience. Lived up to the hype. I am not really a fan of chipotle, but I am definitely a fan..."
Andrew Allen
"As a Minnesotan, I hate the Hawkeyes but at least this campus has a Pancheros. I almost prefer it over Chipotle due to the fact this restaurant makes..."
"Clean and relaxed atmosphere. Many food choices and all food was..."
Stacey Frank
"As usual, fast service, wide variety of Asian cuisine, and clean tables to sit and enjoy..."
Hood Rat Stick Fight (Hood Rat Stick Fight)
"Exactly what you would expect. Super fast and friendly and very clean inside. Great place to swing through for lunch as I often do when wanting some..."
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