I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

Whenever I come to Iowa city I must have their Chicago Style pizza. The amount of cheese inside the…read moreperfectly crunchy yet chewy crust is epic. I love their Italian sausage and huge side salad the best blue cheese dressing around. I liked being able to order a stout on tap so I could get that nice inch of creamy head. The kind that gives me a mustache - it's so good. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. And we got to watch our team (Norway) unjustly lose on one of their big screen TVs. The spacious restaurant with an old school charm has plenty of rooms for the crowds that seek out their delicious pizza. Another table next to us ordered the thin crust, so I'm guessing that's as good as the huge pie we got. But if you like Chicago style, you must try the Wig and Pen-this is their original location I went to in the 90s, and I'm happy to say it's just as good as I remembered-every year when I return to visit family. It's either here or Sam's Pizza for the colossal cheese filled loveliness.

Really nice staff. Food average. Fries look good but really…read moreno flavor. Inside tables and bar area and big tvs isnt the largest area but the outside area is impressive. When the weather is warmer, the garage door walls can rise up and open up the area to the outside. Lots of bike racks outside to park your bikes.

What a cool place to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon. With a tremendous beer selection, a simple…read moremenu, and an incredible outdoor seating area, this is most certainly one of the best places to enjoy a beautiful day. When you eat here, however, do not expect to have someone checking on you every couple of minutes. This place is pretty no-frills in what you get. If you need something and the server hasn't stopped by, walk 5 feet into the bar and ask for it. If you are expecting to have the most attentive wait staff, you will be sorely mistaken. That doesn't mean that you never get checked on but rather they assume you are there to leisurely enjoy yourself. I found that to be incredibly refreshing. How was the food? It was good. I had the Asian glaze chicken wings with tater tot's. It was outstanding. Why the tater tot's cost two dollars more than french fries, I have no idea. Apparently, trendy and hipster cost more. In any case, it was a great way to spend an hour on a gorgeous Sunday.

This is a well received bbq place in Iowa City. My friend wanted bbq and i knew this was the…read moreplace. it's a bbq shack kinda place. it's rustic and open and kinda country. but it's the perfect vibe for bbq. the service is simple. you order at a counter then they bring your food to your table. it's fine. the food is very good. the smoked ribs and chicken were amazing. deep wood flavors and so moist. just great. i didn't like the links, as they're not links. the smoked italian sausages were not good. but it matters not. the rest of the food is great.

Coming from the south I did expect perfection in Iowa. The ribs were good, they smoked them with…read morebbq sauce and they were good. The cornbread was average but the honey on top boosted it up a couple of levels. The coleslaw and Mac-n-cheese were also good. Also the service was great and outside seating enhanced my experience. Overall I like this place. There is good bbq in Iowa.

Beautiful location, service and food are good, have had good experiences in past visits. Today,…read morehowever, our son is back from out of town, and we had hoped to bring him up to Cedar Ridge this evening. Unfortunately, it appears that they are not open on Saturday night--!!! What is up with that?! A dining/drinking establishment, closed on the busiest night of the week. Hard to figure. Oh well. It was a nice thought.

I've always loved this place! The views are great. The staff are friendly and accommodating as well…read moreas the facility being clean and easy to navigate even with all the tables. Our last visit was spent on the patio of course. We ordered a couple flights, a few drinks, pizza and a charcuterie board. I always enjoy the presentation of their items as well as the effort that goes into it! This time around I tried the sangria and I really enjoyed it. We don't live nearby so I am sad I won't return for another on a hot day, but well worth it!

I happen to be in town from San Diego and I wanted a good burger and and a cold beer, that's…read moreexactly what this place is. However, skip the chips or ask for them not to charge you for them, they were so soft that we could fold them into paper animals like origami. Server was a young looking kid that did a good job, even though he brought us the wrong food..twice. Did I say a great burger?

Roxxy is a chill and vintage bar/ restaurant. The security and bartenders are really nice and…read morehelpful. Thursday are $1 tequila well shots and mixed drinks!! They have a couch area that is good for chill nights or vip parties. I recommend checking out Roxxy for their exciting nights and amazing drinks. You can have a good night a Roxxy because I know I do lol

Soul food from SweetiePie!! Cafeteria style seating. Very large. I chose fish and chicken with…read morecoleslaw and Mac/cheese. They are not big on seasoning which is fine by me as I limit my salt intake. The fish fried to absolute perfection. Chicken was juicy which is hard to find in most restaurants. Mac could use more mixed in cheese vs just on top but good. Coleslaw was outstanding. Yes, the lemonade is great. Different varieties available. The menu I found to be difficult to understand. It had to be broken down for me. Service was outstanding by the owner, kind lady. Plenty of parking, strip mall. I would definitely go again if ever passing through.

Sugapeach is everything you want in a local gem. A cozy,…read morefamily-run soul food spot that's bursting with love, flavor, and personality. The space is cute and roomy enough to enjoy your food without feeling crammed--and trust me, you'll want to savor every bite. I had the fried chicken and catfish plate and thought the chicken was unbeatable. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The catfish was solid too, but I'd come back for the chicken alone. The sides? Generous portions and all the comfort you could want--just don't argue over them (or do, I won't judge). Now let me put you on to the real star of the show: the peach lemonade. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best I've ever had. Sweet, refreshing, and dangerously addictive. The staff makes the experience even better--friendly, warm, and genuinely funny. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like family even if it's your first time. Go here. Support them. Bring friends. Leave full and happy.

I am less than impressed with this establishment. I received a coupon in the mail for 5 free…read moreboneless wings with a combo meal purchase. When I showed the coupon to the lady behind the counter she asked me which of the two more expensive meals I wanted. I learned afterwards ther was a smaller meal, so I am thinking she was trying to upsell me. They make the wings right there and then so it was a long wait. I believe that may be why so many people called ahead. I noticed this because of my long wait. I suppose this is a good thing if you'd like fresh. I took my meal home to eat as they are still not allowing inside seating. The first thing I noticed was the wings were very crispy, it gave it a chard or slightly burnt taste. There were several crispy pieces on each wing that I could not even eat. I had a couple different sauces cooked into my wings and would have liked to try others. I may give this place another chance if I am in the mood but I will definitely call and order ahead.

I wouldn't even rate our experience one star. The place is very small, and hard to walk around to…read moreget what you need to eat in the restaurant. We ended up taking ours to go. The lady was very rude and acted like she did not know what she was talking about. We ended up not getting what we originally wanted because she couldn't understand what i was saying which really made us mad. I do not recommend going to this wing stop because of the service and the small place. We haven't tried the food yet, but hopefully will be better than the experience we had!

Great place for family style dining. Lots of great choices for your entree, the rest just comes…read morewith it. Wines and beers if that's what you want. Great experience.

Must visit this place!!! Where I live, there's not much…read moreGerman (nor is it authentic and good tasting) food. The Saurbraten was delicious and in and of itself deserving of the full five stars. There's plenty of parking in the back and side of the restaurant, as well as an accessible entrance. Walking in you're greeted with friendly staff, the extensive gift shop and yummy smells. We were quickly seated and it was obvious this was a local favorite (had been recommended to us by several hotel staff). Everything about our meal and experience here was great and if I'm ever within an hour of this place, it's worth a detour for another meal.

Back in college friends from Iowa bragged about how awesome pork tenderloin were in back home. Fast…read moreforward many years and I've tried several around the Midwest. Sally's is the first that lived up to the hype!!! Awesome "Smokin Hot Shelly" at Sally's was the bomb. Also, it was prime rib sandwich day (Monday) and every elder in Springville was here for lunch!!! So ya know the food is consistently good. Highly recommend. Will be back on my next trip through.

We came on a Tuesday specifically for the Chicken Dinner Special! It was the best chicken dinner…read morein my Life! Great ambiance and friendly staff and attentive waitress! I look forward to the next time we go out to Sally's on Broadway!

We decided to come here last minute, great service and AMAZING food. You can watch your pizza being…read moremade & fired. Smaller establishment, but has a good family ambiance. The pizza, shrimp risotto, and dessert were well worth coming out to North Liberty. I would recommend to anyone & will be back with friends and family!

First time here. The food is fabulous. The service is first class. I will definitely be coming…read moreback. If you are a pizza snob, you need to eat here. The cannolis are good too, very traditional with chocolate chips and pistachios. The service is the best I've had anywhere. Did I mention the food was fabulous?