Best Places in Iowa City, Iowa

1 La Regia Taqueria

Humble Mexican eatery with a market BEST

Rating: 4.5 (1868)

436 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

Products/Services: Mexican restaurant, Caterer

2 Bluebird Diner

All-day eatery serving updated classics BEST

Rating: 4.5 (1423)

330 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Products/Services: Diner, American restaurant, Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant

3 Wig & Pen Pizza Pub

Quaint alehouse with pub grub & pies BEST

Rating: 4.6 (1282)

1220 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

Products/Services: Pizza restaurant, Pub

4 Pullman Bar & Diner

Modern spot for reimagined American grub BEST

Rating: 4.6 (1243)

17 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Bar & grill, Bar, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Diner, Lunch restaurant, Restaurant

5 Hamburg Inn No. 2

Legendary down-home diner open all day

Rating: 4.4 (1172)

214 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Products/Services: Diner, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant

6 Culver's

Fast-food burgers & frozen custard chain

Rating: 4.0 (1127)

710 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

Products/Services: American restaurant, Dessert restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Ice cream shop, Restaurant, Sandwich shop

7 BlackStone

Stylish American restaurant & bar

Rating: 4.4 (1053)

503 Westbury Dr #1, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Products/Services: American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Family restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant

8 Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Buzzy brewpub with pub fare & a patio BEST

Rating: 4.6 (1042)

1225 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Beer hall, Beer store, Brewery, Lunch restaurant

9 Stella

Casual contemporary American restaurant

Rating: 4.0 (1023)

1006 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

Products/Services: American restaurant

10 Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack - Iowa City

Basic BBQ spot known for ribs & chicken BEST

Rating: 4.6 (1002)

1940 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant, Caterer

11 Oasis Falafel (Iowa City)

Casual joint for Middle Eastern eats BEST

Rating: 4.6 (966)

206 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Products/Services: Mediterranean restaurant, Falafel restaurant, Middle Eastern restaurant, Restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant

12 Los Agaves Mexican Grill

BEST

Rating: 4.5 (911)

2208 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Products/Services: Mexican restaurant, Bar, Restaurant

13 Basta Pizzeria Ristorante

Stylish spot for Italian fare & drinks

Rating: 4.3 (839)

121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Italian restaurant, Bar, Espresso bar, Pizza restaurant

14 Vue Rooftop

Stylish rooftop for bites & cocktails

Rating: 4.3 (794)

328 S Clinton St Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Restaurant, Live music bar, Piano bar, Wine bar

15 Midtown Family Restaurant

Casual option for American comfort food BEST

Rating: 4.5 (791)

1069 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

Products/Services: Family restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant

16 Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon

Buzzy BBQ eatery & bar with dancing too BEST

Rating: 4.5 (737)

4919 Walleye Dr SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant

17 Short's Burger & Shine

Ornate, upscale burger joint & bar BEST

Rating: 4.5 (731)

18 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Hamburger restaurant, Cocktail bar

18 Iowa Chop House

Locally sourced fare & ample craft brews BEST

Rating: 4.5 (717)

223 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Steak house, Beer hall, Catering food and drink supplier, Chophouse restaurant, Fine dining restaurant, Gastropub, Restaurant, Wine bar

19 St. Burch Tavern

American meals & drinks in stylish space BEST

Rating: 4.5 (647)

127 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Brunch restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Seafood restaurant

20 Pop's BBQ

Down-home spot for BBQ meats & sides BEST

Rating: 4.6 (614)

130 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant, Caterer, Restaurant

21 The Java House - Downtown

Standby for specialty coffee & pastries

Rating: 4.3 (606)

211 1/2 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Coffee shop, Cafe

22 Micky's Irish Pub

Veteran pub for craft beer & cocktails BEST

Rating: 4.5 (603)

11 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Irish pub, Pub

23 Devonian Fossil Gorge

Rare site of a prehistoric ocean floor BEST

Rating: 4.6 (591)

2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Hiking area, Scenic spot

24 The Airliner

Long-running sports bar & eatery

Rating: 4.1 (589)

22 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Pizza restaurant, Salad shop, Sports bar

25 Joe's Place

Games & brews in an old-fashioned bar

Rating: 4.3 (542)

115 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Bar

26 Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Riverside hotel with an indoor pool

Rating: 4.3 (515)

4 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Hotel

27 Mosley's Barbecue and Provisions

Bustling BBQ joint with a large patio

Rating: 4.3 (506)

525 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant, Bar, Beer garden, Caterer, Lunch restaurant, Mobile caterer, Restaurant

28 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Rating: 3.9 (505)

200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

Products/Services: General hospital, University hospital

29 Panda Express

Simple Chinese fast-food chain

Rating: 3.8 (476)

1035 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

Products/Services: Chinese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Restaurant

30 Thornberry Dog Park

Spacious dog park with fenced areas BEST

Rating: 4.7 (450)

1867 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Products/Services: Park, Dog park