Dropped by on a trip through Iowa. Definitely a highlight after driving through Des Moines ‍…read more We both enjoyed our meals. Fry's in the Fish and Chips were awesome. Drinks and Brews were legit. Cool old corner diner updated to a Manhattan street vibe. Service was solid for a College town. Check it out.

This is the second time i've bee. here in a week. I'm on a business trip and we were too late the…read morefirst time for the happy hour price on the seafood towers. The "seafood tower" is 1/2 off before 6:00. The larger one is $50 off before 6:00. We each got the seafood tower and that more the. enough for a meal for one. It has six oysters, which are delicious. Also six pickled sardines, which are wonderful on the provided crackers. There's also a crab claw that is lovely. The tuna poke thing is very good. There a lump crab dish in a creamy sauce I don't think it needs. The crab is good. I could lose the sauce. The only bad part was the six shrimp. They're cooked in a way that they have a flavor I didn't love. That part I did not finish. But the server was wonderful. She could not have been nicer and more professional. She made our experience great. The server on the first night we came here was also great. They have great servers. The place has a high end bar and grill atmosphere. Everything looks really clean and well put together. This is a great place to eat.

Loved this burger! They had so many different options it was hard to pick. I'd go back and try…read moreanother. They also had a nice beer and cider list.

Stella is a convenient spot to grab a bite near the University of Iowa Hospital, with a darker,…read morefairly quiet atmosphere for a bar-style restaurant. My lady and I stopped in while visiting my dad, and we were seated and greeted quickly. However, it took quite a while--about 10 minutes--for our server to come back and take our orders. To be fair, they did seem a bit understaffed for the number of guests. We ordered the Woodbury and Dickinson chicken sandwiches. Both were pretty average, with the Dickinson being the better of the two. Surprisingly, the French fries ended up being the highlight of the meal--not something I normally feel the need to mention, but they stood out more than the entrées. One thing to note: bring your own condiments. They charge $1 for a small ranch cup, which was a bit of a letdown. Overall, I'd probably skip Stella's when visiting Iowa City.

It's a hotel restaurant, which isn't clear from the yelp page. The entrance is through the hotel…read more If you come through the patio, you have to walk all the way to the front. Don't do that. The place is clean and open with a very corporate inside and a more laid back patio, which would be great if it was cooler out. The server was very friendly, got me water quickly, and brought my iced tea quickly too. She was professional and pleasant. ashe even brought me a second iced tea without me asking. Good seevice. I was here for lunch and water eat light. I got a lunch special that's half salad and half sandwich. I got the blt and the chopped salad. The plate was served with sliced avocado, which I added to the half blt. That was a very good sandwich. It's only on the menu as part of the 2/2 and 1/2 lunch special. But it's good, The salad was pretty good, not great. But it was light. The waitperson offered to get me iced tea to go, which was awesome. She was terrific. This is a good little lunch spot,

Right on the river, lots be of outdoor seating, plenty of room inside for large groups…read more Nice salad bar Food good, seemed to be a lot of repeat customers. Would definitely go back.

Before I came to Iowa City for a conference? i researched places to eat. This was one I wanted to…read morego to. They're well reviewed on Yelp, which I value. My friend from work and I came here tonight. Wow. They have an informal lounge downstairs and a more formal dining room upstairs. The lounge has the same menu plus a lounge menu. So we chose more choice. The lounge was kinda dark and it's not fancy. But it's clean and open. It's fine. The server was terrific. Ash accommodated our need for separate checks (for us each to bill for our meal). She was attentive and pleasant. I asked her what she liked better between a couple of things and she gave me an honest answer. I followed her recommendation, The beet salad was lovely. the dressing had some goat cheese in it and was delicious. The fresh beets on the side really worked with the dressing. My friend got the cheese platter to start and there was lots of cheese. He loved it. He got the lounge version of the salmon, which he thought was great. I got the Artic Char, which was delicate and phenomenal. It was topped with pieces of lobster and caviar like eggs. The fish was delicate and the sauce rich, but not overpowering. It was delightful. We both loved our meals and highly recommend Orchard Green.

What an incredible find ! This is probably the most delicious food I have had in the last 20+…read moreyears. I picked this place just from a random search on Yelp. First, this is fancier than your usual, casual restaurant. It is also more expensive than your usual, casual restaurant (main courses avg. $45/dish). That being said, you can dine on the first floor (the lounge) or the second floor (main dining room). Service was good, the server was very pleasant. The ambiance was chill, soft music playing in the background, def not a casual restaurant... The menu was not 20 pages long, just 2 pages, with a great variety of dishes. First, had the crab cakes, 2 small square ones on the plate, I wish there had been more, because they were just amazing... Then came the lobster bisque, very tasty, really hit the spot... 2 main dishes were tried: Pistachio crusted white fish and Jerk chicken. The fish was cooked to perfection, and the flavors on every bite were absolutely delicious, and the potato pancake was super tasty and a perfect complement to the fish. The chicken (1/2 chicken) was tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly in my opinion, the little potatoes and broccoli were very tasty also. For dessert, crème brûlée... Pretty amazing as well. I feel this is a place you bring someone you want to impress or just treat to an amazing gastronomical experience.

Absolutely incredible. Accommodated my gluten free Mom and myself as a vegetarian beautifully. Best…read moremashed potatoes I have ever had

We made reservations and we were seated immediately. I love the unique vibes for a downtown…read morerestaurant. We were greeted by Amy, who is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Our food was outstanding and delicious. The butternut squash was so good!! We will definitely go back!

Iowa Chop House (Iowa City) delivers a warm, approachable steakhouse experience that feels right at…read morehome in the heart of Iowa. It wasn't busy the night I visited bc Taste of Iowa City was going on, which seems like a welcome back event for the UI college students. The rustic atmosphere stands out immediately--barn wood accents, cozy lighting, and a farm-to-table vibe that nods to Iowa's agricultural roots without feeling overly formal. Staff are consistently friendly and attentive, making the evening relaxed and welcoming from the moment you sit down. The filet steak is a highlight: tender, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor, showcasing the quality of their Iowa-sourced cuts. I paired it with garlic whipped potatoes... pretty darn good. The diverse drink menu rounds things out nicely, with a solid selection of local craft beers, wines, and other options that complement the hearty fare. Overall, it's a reliable, comforting spot for a solid steak dinner in a down-to-earth setting. Highly recommended if you're craving classic chops done right.

This is a very good steak place. the rib eye steak I had was cooked perfectly and was delicious…read more The best steak i've had in iowa. The wedge salad was really good too as a starter. The loaded baked sweet potato was lovely as a side. The service was very good. Our waitperson was excellent. Three of us were there on work trip and there was no problem getting separate checks for our expenses. The place has a very traditional steak house vibe, which is exactly what one expects at a great steak house.

My birthday request was brunch so my husband and friends surprised me with Dandy Lion - one of my…read morefaves! Six of us met at 11:00 on a Monday and the place was comfortable packed. We had about a 5 minute wait. I LOVE their bloody Mary's and my husband loves their spicy bloody so we each had one of those. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. I loved my salmon toast. I forgot about the hash brown side - they taste fine but I'm just not huge on hash browns so I would have chosen a different side. Since it was my birthday, the waitress brought a small plate with 6 macarons - one with a candle. It was the perfect small treat to polish off our brunch! Delicious caramel and chocolate bite!

I got the salmon and egg on sourdough toast. It was delicious and quite filling. The service was…read moreexcellent and the space is so cute!

I went here with a friend at a legal conference in Iowa City. It's a very nice restaurant…read more the place is really lovely. The decor is elegant and calming. The service is extraordinary. Our waiter was terrific. He was professional and informative. One of the other servers tried to serve our food when we were still working on the apps. He went right by us and they were redone after we were done. It was seamless. The mains were really good. My friend loved his food, as did I. I also had a great glass of a very good Cabernet to go with my steak. This place was great and we'd both come back here again.

All I can say is WOW!! I stopped in with my son for a nightcap and ended up enjoying one of my best…read moremeals in Iowa city. We sat at the bar and ordered two Long Island iced teas. Not an easy drink to pour for many bartenders, but these were PERFECT! We were glancing at the menu and I decided to order their PIZZAIOLA - ribeye cap, roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, olive tapenade, fresh mozzarella, oregano, house made focaccia. After ordering, my son and I chuckled that I ordered a steak pizza. And I started to stress - a $50 pizza??? When the dish arrived, I almost fell out of my chair. The aroma of the tomatoes, the bread the steak - wow!!! A picture paints a thousand words but one bite generated millions! I will be back for graduation soon and will be sure to make my reservations well in advance!!! Been to most places in this town the past couple years - stumbling into here was the best decision ever!!!

Stupid expensive !!! Just had drinks ... 32$ for one cocktail....view is good but not great. Folks…read morethere are very nice and service is great. ...

I know I've had a better food experience in the past and I'd like to think that the next time I…read morecome to Vue, I'll have that again. This particular visit, not so great. My first choice off the menu ended up not being available as one of ingredients was out. So, my second choice, a chicken sandwich was just okay. While the chicken was tender, it was very salty - too salty. It needed more flavor and less salt. The fries were okay, nothing memorable and a little soggy. Our server was great and she's what made the experience enjoyable. She was really on top of it and made sure to keep our drinks full and that we had what we needed. The ambiance is pretty good at Vue; it is fun to be on the top of the hotel and see Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus down below.

Great fresh food! Service was awesome and they setup some tables outside for us. Quick eats and…read morecheap too, excellent quality.

I really loved my number 5 chicken artichoke on sourdough. My husbands number 6 Nodo steak was…read morereally good--I loved the onions and mayo and cheddar (the beef was a little dry but mayo helped that). The star of the show was the freshly cooked basket of sweet potato fries with garlic aioli. We almost didn't get a side and I'm SO glad we got them. Those fries would definitely be part of my "last meal".