Decided to stop in for a quick lunch on a Monday. I've been here once before, but it was quite a while ago, so I didn't really remember the quality of the food. We were seated right away, and it was a perfect day to sit outside. The hostess let us know they had workers outside, but we were totally okay with the noise, which ended up being very minimal. We didn't order any drinks, but for food, I decided to try the birria grilled cheese, which comes with one side, and I chose fries. Not only did it look so appetizing, but it tasted AMAZING. The bread had some sort of seasoning on it that added so much flavor to the sandwich. The fries were seasoned exceptionally well too. I'll definitely be back sometime soon to try more items. The food today was 10/10, and our waitress was very kind and attentive as well. read more

712 Eat + Drink - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

We took the family to 712 Eat + Drink for lunch and overall had a good experience. The food had a lot of promise, though a few dishes felt like they were just slightly off from being great. I had the Cubano sandwich, which was good overall, especially the smoky meat, but I think the coarse-ground mustard overpowered the flavours a bit and dulled the smokiness a bit. A plain yellow mustard might balance the sandwich better and let the smokiness shine through more. The sweet potato fries, however, were excellent. My wife Laura ordered Emily's Salad, which was pleasant and fresh, though we both thought it could have benefited from a little crunch--maybe some seeds or nuts added in. Our daughter Alex had the birria tacos and carne asada fries. The tacos were tasty, though a little on the small side, but the carne asada fries were fantastic. Umai! (I am a Rengoku fan; if you know, you know.) I highly recommend it. Our other daughter, Sam, ordered the birria grilled cheese and elote fries, and both were really good. Her cherryade was especially refreshing. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, though the dining area and patio felt a bit bare. A few plants outside and inside would really warm the place up and give it more character. The music was pretty good with indie hits in there. I also tried the Old Fashioned. It was definitely strong, which I appreciated, but it felt like it was missing a touch of sweetness or something to round it out. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves, and I'd absolutely go back and try more on the menu. Their waitstaff was top-notch and really were on their game. The restaurant has good ingredients and solid ideas--it just feels like a few flavour balances could be dialed in a little more. read more

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Crab Rangoon fries and That Chicken Sandwich still great! This time I had Emily's salad. On a very hot day, this cool salad, chock full of peaches, beets and figs mixed with creamy goat cheese and a tasty read more

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Not worth the price for what you get for bar food and appetizers such as crab rangoon fries for 14 you could make at home Atmosphere is nothing to rave about read more

TLDR: Great food, quick and kind service and a nice environment. I went to 712 with a friend on a Friday night (around 5p). I was pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn't super busy. The pace did start picking up around 6:30. The food was great! If you're considering getting appetizers, one is more than enough to share. I loved the cost to serving size ratio on everything we got. The food was wonderful! Depths to the flavors in all the meals. The server had a genuinely hard time picking the best thing on the menu, which I took as a good sign. After trying the salmon salad, the elote fries, and the fried pickles, I can see why. Word of caution: You will be tempted to eat all of the fries and pickles before your meal comes out. Next time, I would see if the appetizers and the entree could come out at the same time so I can eat more of the main entree. read more

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I honestly think you can't go wrong with the 712. We have been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got the chance. It's a very "now" kind of place, great decor, very clean and bright! Our waitress Ally was amazing , she had great recommendations for us and we tried a few of them. The "elote fries" are to die for. I had "that chicken sandwich " which was amazing. She had "Emily's salad" which is a fusion beet salad. We both had their nights special of the brisket mushroom soup. Soooo good!! We've been back since our initial visit, and will definitely make the 712 apart of our regular places to eat! read more

712 Eat + Drink - That Chicken Sandwich and brisket mushroom soup - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Came here for dinner and drinks after seeing it on the Resy app and wanting to try it. It was a nice night to sit outside so say on the patio. It's not the greatest view, as it's in a shopping center and close to a semi-busy road. Service was good, not great. It took a bit to get someone to take our order but once the waiter came, he was attentive and quick. Food was just slightly above bar food..the fried food was a bit overly fried and everything was just overly salty. The cocktails were good, but nothing spectacular. Overall, probably wouldn't come back unless it was just for a drink and appetizer. read more

712 Eat + Drink - Calamari - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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I went to 712 with two friends and my toddler, and we had a wonderful time! I ordered the Cajun chicken pasta for myself and the pepperoni flatbread with fries for my daughter. We really enjoyed our food! The pasta was definitely spicy, but I couldn't stop eating it- it was so good! My daughter was mostly interested in her fries, but the fries and the flatbread saved very well as leftovers. Our waitress was really great, and made it easy to have a toddler with us! I always do appreciate restaurants that make it easy to dine out with kids! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Cajun Chicken Pasta - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Came here for Sunday brunch and it was pretty busy, was seated immediately and our waiter was great! I forgot his name, but he said he had been there for 7yrs. I ordered the creme brûlée waffle, omelet and my son got the chicken and waffles. The food is INCREDIBLE and worth every penny! Their sister restaurant (402 Eat and Drink) is pretty good too! Most definitely enjoyed the food and service! Parking is easy to get and looking forward to coming back for more! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Creme Brûlée Waffle - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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We had a great experience at 712 Eat + Drink. We came on a weeknight about an hour or so before close. Got sat immediately and the waitress was very accommodating as we had our baby and let us order her food first. Got the kids Alfredo which was a big portion and very good not just some bagged Alfredo. Big hit. I got the Cuban sandwich with the side salad. It was a very good Cuban one of the better ones I've had in a while. The side salad was tasty as well really enjoyed the house made vinaigrette that had a great sweet but not too sweet taste. My wife got the Cajun chicken pasta which she really enjoyed then she mixed the leftover Alfredo and Cajun chicken pasta leftovers the next day and said it was amazing! She enjoyed her drink but I don't remember what she got unfortunately it's pictured. Thought the murals were really cool as well. Definitely would come back. read more

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Had a great experience. Sat out on the patio, which is huge. Ordered a couple of appetizers and drinks before a show at CHI in downtown Omaha, a very easy drive. The Crab Rangoon Tots were delicious, we also got the Fried Shrimp and Nachos. Everything came out quick, and the server was very friendly and attentive. Huge plus that they have all day Happy Hour on Thursday's. We'll be back! read more

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Neighborhood gem! Food and service were fantastic with a great selection of choices on the menu.

Fantastic chicken salad and our server, Avery, was friendly, kind, and professional! We all have a wonderful time! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Christmas Ale - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Overall food and service were good, was loud but not too bad and we were able to converse easily. Annoyingly we could not split the bill and had to put a large group all on one credit card. They also charge a credit card fee. But the food was good, large portions and their drinks were fun! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Breakfast Sandwich - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

My sister and I went there for lunch. The food was incredible. First, the menu is so tempting. We wanted to order everything. We settled with crab Rangoon tots, elote fries, the artichoke flat bread and a sandwich. The sandwich was just ok in the first few bites. Turns out all the flavor items had shifted to the side of the bread. Once we rejigged the toppings it was super flavorful. The Rangoon tots were by far our favorite with the elote in a close second. The flatbread was nice but filling. Service was quick and the wait staff were all really helpful and friendly. We'll be back again for sure! I forgot to take pictures of everything else! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Crab Rangoon Tots - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

I was a party of one. Hostess forgot to mention me to one of the servers, but that can happen anywhere. Waitress was super nice and open, and was ready to go and take my order. Everything looked so pretty, I was scared to eat it but it was all so delicious! I got the Jerk Chicken Sandwich (or something to that effect) with sweet potato fries. The fries had some kind of green garnish that added a bright zing I wasn't expecting, but it worked really well. Sriracha aioli and strawberry lemonade were amazing as well. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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We were invited to a free event at the restaurant, and we were excited to try their delicious looking menu. I found a lot I wanted to try but opted for the special (steak with lobster mac). The lobster mac was very good and flavorful. I'm not a huge lobster fan so I would definitely eat the mac-n-cheese by itself next time. I requested my steak to be cooked medium but it was cooked well done. That ruined the flavor of the steak for me unfortunately. I took a bite of my son's chicken flatbread that was excellent so I wish I would have tried one of those. Definitely my plan for our next visit. One drinks tasted great, and our server was nice but crazy busy. Overall good experience that makes me want to come back. read more

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This is a great little restaurant they had great specials and beer selection as well as awesome cocktails and mock tails. I had the short rib sandwich with a small side salad which was a great salad! The service great very attentive and awesome attitudes! The restaurant itself was adorable, amazing lighting and murals on the wall. I was very happy here! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Shorty Melt - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

I try not to think too negatively on restaurants when I review, and it's hard to complain when this meal was paid for by somebody else. It was a busy night for the event. They had only a few servers from what I could tell so they were extremely busy. My family and I started off with an order fried calamari rings. They were overcooked and chewy unfortunately. My wife and I both went with steak and lobster mac & cheese for our main course. I asked for rare, but it was almost well done unfortunately. The lobster mac & cheese was very good with a decent amount of lobster in it, but I was very saddened that they overcooked the heck out of my steak. We definitely wanna come back and give it another try because they have a great looking menu with a lot of good food to choose from. read more

712 Eat + Drink - Lobster Mac & Cheese w/ Hand Cut Steak - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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I love this place. Comfortable atmosphere, excellent service and amazing menu. My go to has usually been Emily's salad with beets, figs, pickled peach, arugula, goat cheese and other tasty stuff. Today I tried the Peach and Prosciutto flatbread, gluten free version. Flat out fantastic! Their GF crust surpasses anything I've had since going GF. Topped with a goat cheese spread, pickled peaches, fresh figs, fontina cheese, arugula and Prosciutto finished with just enough hot honey to tingle your tongue. I can't wait to finish off what I took home as my breakfast tomorrow morning. They make the GF crust in house with sweet potato! Amaze, Amaze, Amaze! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Peach and Prosciutto flatbread - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Food is always good. The service is great! A good spot for brunch. Cocktail menu is pretty diverse.

Stopped by for a quick lunch during a road trip, and it was amazing. We were tempted to spend an extra day in town just so we could come back for dinner! The atmosphere was classy and welcoming, and the service was excellent. Everything we ordered was delicious. We will definitely be back next time we're in the area. read more

We recently stopped and had a great sandwich for me and my wife. I like to order wine with my meal as I always do here. We've been coming here for several years. This time, the wine portions are a lot smaller and the prices are higher. I know times are getting more expensive, but I'm sure the price I paid for a glass of wine could've bought a whole bottle. read more

"That chicken sandwich" is the perfect name for what I ordered on my first visit here. It was SO good (and also massive and resulted in a second lunch the following day). The service was attentive but not invasive and for the quality, I thought the prices were reasonable. Will definitely be back. read more

712 is a great place for brunch and dinner, or even stopping in for cocktails and appetizers. There's nothing on their menu that isn't good! Definitely recommend the Crab Rangoon Fries or Crab Rangoon tots as well as their Brussel Sprouts! They have a great brunch food and drink menu. I had the Peanut Butter Espresso Martini and the Butchers Omelet and both were delicious! Everyone is always super friendly and helpful. I love the wall mural and how some of their items on the menu have a Council Bluffs or Iowa theme. Overall, I highly recommend 712 and hope they are on your dining rotation soon! Keep up the great work, friends! :) read more

712 Eat + Drink - Peanut Butter Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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I have eaten here several times and they had a new menu which included Halibut so I gave it a try the fish was so over cooked it cut like chicken the flavor was very good. Our waitress said she wanted to try it later so let her know how it was after dinner she asked me about the halibut and I told her that it was severely overcooked but it'd be good otherwise. I think she should of contacted her manager to report the poor quality of my dinner but that didn't happen read more

The air freshener smell inside was so strong we left before getting a table. Nothing worse than a great looking place ruin by something so easily fixed. read more

Stopped over here for lunch with a bigger group. There are quite a few tables for bigger groups which is awesome. If you're worried call ahead. Large parking lot with tons of space. The server we had was awesome! Very good at his job and juggled a lot of tables. We got the fried pickles for the table. These are little slivers of chips with tons of breading. You can't really taste the pickle and you miss that crunch and vinegar hit I would expect. Lots of oil. I would recommend these to folks that aren't big pickle fans. The ranch here is delicious! I got the veggie burger with fries. Fries were delicious and salty and perfect with their ranch. The veggie patty itself was performed and seamed store bought. Lots of meaty notes and I would consider this 'plant based' instead of a veggie and it didn't seem to have a lot of veggies in it. Bun and all the fixings were great!! My friends at the table raved about the lobster mac, lettuce wraps, and crispy chicken sandwich. read more

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Five Stars for Sally, Also Food Happened The food was excellent, sure. But let's be clear: Sally is the main attraction. Calm, unflappable, and operating at a level of professionalism that suggests she has transcended this job entirely. Nothing rattled her. Nothing surprised her. I'm pretty sure she could de-escalate a small riot while refilling waters. Management should give her a raise, a medal, and possibly the keys to the building. Five stars. Mostly for Sally. read more

Good service. The waitress listened and was polite and patient with our kids. The bathrooms were clean and gender neutral although in a bit of a cramped hallway. The food for my husband and I was absolutely delicious. The kids Mac and cheese was not great and the chicken tenders were just large chicken nuggets rather than chicken breast pieces. Taste was ok but not fantastic. read more

We've been here a few times. Always great. Tonight I tried the salmon salad which was amazing. I also had a crème brûlée martini. 10/10 my hubby had the fried tuna sushi and loved it. Mac & cheese for my son. Great time. Will be back. read more

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We came in with a huge group that took up most of the restaurant and were able to all be seated at once. An entire baseball team, parents, and families. Service was great and we were all able to make it back in time for our next game (Slumpbuster baseball tournament). Food was well loved all around. My kiddos had wings and flatbread pizza. I too had the gluten free margarita flatbread pizza which was more tasty than most GF stuff I eat. We would definitely eat here again if we were in the area. Great staff and friendly attentive service. My only ding was the bartender tried to pull off pouring my margarita with salt on the rim over the salt into a non-salted glass. It's my pet peeve as I hate the taste of salt in any drink and for the price, if ordered without salt, should just remake the drink and he seemed shocked I asked him to do so. read more

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We stopped into 712 Eat + Drink after a movie in Council Bluffs on a rainy day. It is in a sort of "strip mall" area, but doesn't feel like a strip mall restaurant at all. There is a nice patio outside and an inviting feel to the atmosphere when you walk in. The design of the restaurant is a little boxy, with it being one large open room with industrial, open high ceilings. The walls are dark and there is a large group table when you enter, and some smaller tables around the rest of the interior. There is a cute Council Bluffs mural all along one side of the restaurant though and that brightened up the vibe a lot. There is a bar at the far end of the restaurant, and that has a really cool, large "712" wooden sign above it which I really liked. We were there a little under one hour before they closed (we knew we wouldn't be there longer than 30 minutes, as we were hungry and can eat fast). Even with being latecomers, the hostess who seated us and our server were not in a hurry or trying to rush us at all. Our server was Devon, and he was super pleasant, helping my husband choose between a few options he was considering. Also, our table was a little wobbly when we sat down, and he made sure to grab a few coasters to fix it for us. For a starter, we ordered the Elote Fries. They were very tasty, consisting of semi-crispy fries with roasted corn, house-made tajin aioli, cotija cheese, and jalapeños. It's a HUGE serving too, so this can be shared with 2-3 people, for sure. My husband ordered the steak and potato flatbread, which came with steak, bits of roasted potatoes, a melted garlicky cheese spread on top, and a few sprigs of arugula. My husband is not a huge fan of garlic, but I absolutely am, so I definitely took a few of his flatbread slices. I had the Korean Stir Fry with Chicken, which had sweet potato glass (clear) noodles, lots of veggies, diced chicken, and cashews and sesame seeds. It was a delightful, sweet dish with some savory elements to balance everything out. It also was a huge portion so my husband had a bit of mine to trade for the flatbread I took of his :-P We finished up with plenty of time to spare before closing, and as we were paying our check, Devon even gave us a to-go cup of my soda refill for the road. Great service! read more

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Hmmm. I am generally a huge fan of this restaurant which would score between four and five stars. Today's experience was a little different. We made a reservation and arrived on time. Seems that they could not find a reservation and once they finally found it, we were seated at a high top table that was dirty and unsteady. A person came to our table that we were not sure if they were our server as they never introduced themselves. We clarified who was our server, made our drink selection, and went from there. We each ordered a starter and an entrée. Our starter arrived. However, we did not have any cutlery. We finally ended up having to go into the restaurant from our outdoor seating area to get our own cutlery off a table after requesting our server twice. The restaurant was generally busy, but many of the staff seem to be standing around, chatting with unbussed and or dirty tables. This is normally a restaurant with a clean, modern vibe but not today. Having only just begun with our starter, we were informed our entrée it would be out immediately. We informed our server that we did not want our entrée as we were just beginning our starter. It followed immediately, regardless. The special crab soup was excellent, the beet salad was good as ever, the stirfry was over spiced, and the beef rib was spot on. Once we were just about finished with our entrées our plates were quickly removed, and we were asked if we wanted dessert. Would like to point out at this time that the outside was empty with the exception of two tables, and there were plenty of empty tables inside and not entirely sure why we were being rushed. Our server recited the dessert menu, and we went ahead and ordered our deserts to go. Our server, then returned to inform us that they were out of what we had selected. At that point we gave up. I would normally rank this is an excellent restaurant, however, there has to be more attention to service. Minimally, coach your staff, wash your tables and provide cutlery to your customers. Hope it is better next time as I would give it one more chance. read more

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We sat out on the patio and it was such a nice spot & relaxed atmosphere and not too busy when we went. The food came out quickly and everything was excellent. Great service and a great place overall. I'll definitely be back! read more

712 Eat + Drink - Salmon Salad Sweet Potato Fries Chicken Artichoke Flatbread House Salad - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

This is such a great casual spot with elevated food/drinks! Our service was quick and easy, and the flavors were very good. I had the Lavender cocktail and this is officially my favorite in the Omaha area!! I highly recommend trying it if you like fresh/sweet vodka cocktails like I do. The side salad was a good enough size for a small dinner since I added shrimp, and this was seasoned perfectly with a slightly crispy blackening. I tried all my friends' apps and they were good too. Definitely a great spot and my favorite by far in CB! read more

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One of my favorite places! They have such unique foods that rotate in and out. Have never been disappointed here. Also, the drinks are super refreshing as well. Service is great, space itself is super clean and well decorated. read more

712 is a nice cozy spot at the edge of Council Bluffs. It's in a big plaza with plenty of parking spots. We were a party of 6 and seated right away. We had the crispy Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and those were great. I had the blackened chicken as an entree and it was good. Lots of spices used on the chicken to give it a ton of flavor. The bun was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just how I like it. My wife had the seafood pasta and she liked it. Very filling and a large portion of it. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Food came out fast and they were attentive to the table. Would definitely come back again. read more

712 Eat + Drink - Blackened Chicken - New American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Love this restaurant! It's our favorite but the last couple times we've been in the seats are worn out or are broken and the tables rock because they're off balance. I know this place gets lots of business and I would like to see them invest in nicer seating. When we ask about it, the employees know already and seat you there anyways. It's very frustrating! read more

Crab Rangoon fries. Those alone are worth the visit. The gluten free flatbread was a high quality choice and everyone enjoyed them. The service was top notch from both our server and the manager. Thank you for a great midday lunch. read more