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Great food! Very nice people! Smash burgers were excellent! Also food was ready very quick. Highly…read morerecommend stop in and trying everything they have on the menu!

We got Da Bomb⁣ Burger and Burger in a Haystack⁣. Great,…read moreattentive service on a Friday night. Wasn't too much crowded at all during dinner so wondering if it starts coming alive at night We love loaded burgers in general and these fries were reeeeally good, with ranch of course! ⁣

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Pullman Bar & Diner

4.4(751 reviews)

High quality diner with swag…read more Phenomenal place. Great, top quality food and friendly staff. The Prince Chilli Chicken is fried chicken from beyond. Hot/spicy, but approachable from a Midwestern perspective. The beet salad was excellent. Super glad I ordered - everything is scratch made. (From a prior visit) Their burger is amazing. Order it. Say thank you.

Adorable restaurant on the University of Iowa campus with exposed brick walls and a masculine,…read moremodern contemporary diner feel. Food 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Croque Madame 3/5. The hollandaise sauce with jammy egg on top was fabulous, but the sandwich itself was just ok. Garganelli 2/5. I liked the mushrooms but was disappointed that this dish was rather bland, especially for this price point.

Table dining

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Ramen happy hour!

Short's Burger and Shine

3.9(311 reviews)

THICK, perfectly medium pink (you specify your desired doneness), juicy burgers were the craving of…read morethe day. And such inventive topping combos to choose from! Note: For anything in the 'Burger' section of the menu, you can sub the beef for chicken or black bean burger. The beef patties were HUGE - probably 1/2 pound . And no skimping on the toppings here so go there really hungry or split with a friend. They were messy, drippy, and once you pick the sucker up, you hang on for dear life so the bun or toppings don't slide off. To me, this is the way a truly great burger needs to be! So, prepare yourself - lots of napkins are your friends... Burgers come w/hand cut fries that are beautifully browned. Unfortunately, I opted for carryout so I knew the fries would not be very crispy due to steaming a bit during transit. I'd recommend eating fries there on-site as they will be MUCH better. So why 4 stars vs. 5?? The burger was begging for a better sear and was barely browned.

I don't live in Iowa City anymore but whenever I'm back for work, Shorts is a place I make sure to…read morestop by. They usually have one of my favorite beers on draft--Blonde Fatale. Their menu has a variety of burgers which can all be subbed out for grilled chicken or a veggie patty. Their fries are some of my favorite I've had, and I love to have a good dipping sauce with my fries so I usually ask for the garlic aioli. They also have shorts sauce on the table which is mildly spicy with good flavor. The restaurant is small and dark, so if you come during busy hours you may have to wait a bit for your table.

Lyddon burger

Cheeseburger & Beaconburger

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Micky's Irish Pub & Grill

4.1(190 reviews)

Always good, staff, food, service. Krinkle cut fries…read more Priced well. noisy but it is usually packed

This place is a bar that has food. It's called an Irish Pub, but the vast majority of the food is…read morenot Irish. They do have Guinness on tap - that's Irish. I came here with my group from the conference. We're all experienced attorneys and tomorrow is the last day, so we all hung out tonight. The place is divey and very pub like. That's fine and what I expected. The server was a young guy and he was fine. He did his best with a group of 7. However, there weee things ordered by a particular person on another's bill and there was food that never came on a bill and food that was an app delivered after the meal. Don't wasn't great: Nobody thought it was worth it to change the bills. So we paid. The food was ok. Four of us ordered fish and chips, which we found out 30 minutes later they ran out of. Ran out of frozen fish and french fries? Ok. We all ordered different things, none of wish were Irish. Nobody thought the food was good, it was ok. The beer was good and we all liked it. Come here to drink, not to eat.

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The view from the back

Hamburg Inn No 2

3.7(377 reviews)

2.6 mi

In town for a couple of days, and a good friend said we absolutely positively had to eat at Hamburg…read moreInn No 2, because it's an institution in Iowa City. It was good, maybe not to the level she pushed it, but really good and we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant is pretty small, but we got there early on a Sunday. No wait, though I'd guess once the church crowd starts arriving it might be more crowded. The entire place is decorated with political memorabilia as it's a frequent stop for politicians getting in the race early in Iowa. It is a 'coffee bean' caucus location, and they're proud of that! I had the biscuits and gravy and added the fried chicken. I was worried it would be too much food and had visions of a giant fried chicken breast, and while it was substantial, it wasn't overwhelming. It was a great dish and I'd order it again. Wife had a basic breakfast omelette. She liked it. Daughter did it right and ordered the French toast, which came with a great blueberry sauce. Lucky for me, she didn't finish it so I did (I'm nice like that) and it was every bit as great as she said it was. An enjoyable breakfast, and I'd return. Service was prompt with coffee refills which is also important!

Good burgers! We came for dinner about 5 or 6pm, at prime dining time, on a Monday and had no wait…read more I jogged past this place earlier around breakfast time and people were lined up out the door with a wait. I started with a strawberry rhubarb pieshake (because I'm a firm believer that desserts should be on the appetizer menu). I liked the flavor. I ate way too much dairy, but that's on me. I should have had a little restraint and gotten the pie ala mode but I wanted to try the pieshake thing. It was fun. I got a double onion burger. I really should have gotten a single, but I took leftovers home. Loved the flavor of the grilled onions. My hubby got the double mushroom & Swiss. I ate one of the mushrooms and they are marinated. The shrooms were incredible. He loved the side of hashbrowns as well as his burger. When I ever get a chance to go back, I'm getting a single Mushroom & Swiss burger and a piece of pie.

Booth seating

Bloody Mary

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Fried Tenderloin Sandwich

Pat and Fran's Irish Pub

4.3(55 reviews)

5.0 mi

This place is top notch. The ambience is awesome. They actually have good Guinness on draft. They…read morehave live Irish music once a month and an awesome patio. The servers are friendly and awesome. The food is gourmet bar food. The Mac and cheese is exceptional as is the shepherds pie. One of the best happy hours in town from 4 to 6. That gives you two for one well drinks and domestic drafts. They also have a late night. Happy hour from nine to close with three dollar Wells and four dollar Jamison.

Pat and Fran's is kind of hidden behind the Coralville Strip, so I discovered while looking on Yelp…read morefor new places to try. It's a smaller bar, but there seems to be a lot of seating available. I went to grab dinner with a friend, and we both ordered burgers. I got mine with a pretzel bun, and it tasted like it was made with rye. Not bad, but I was expecting a regular pretzel bun. My friend also ordered a stout flight that came with blue cheese chips and donuts. The food was good, but I can't comment on the stout. The service was pretty quick, but we did ask for napkins several times and did not get them. Overall, it was not bad, and I would definitely go back.

Blarney Stones

Donuts

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Big Grove Brewery and Taproom

4.1(435 reviews)

3.1 mi

I passed this brewery several times and decided to check it out. What a pretty cool spot. Plenty of…read morespace on the inside and cool outdoor space. I didn't order any food, just a couple of beers which was good. The staff were friendly and helpful and overall I had a good time. Next time I'm in the area I'll bring some of my coworkers.

Flew into Iowa and first spot on Yelp that just knocked the visual was Big Grove brewery and…read moretaproom. Best part it said it was open to 11pm. Thankfully we got there 15 mins before they closed the kitchen at 10pm. Staff was amazing super friendly and helpful. The menu was stacked with so many delicious options but I'm a sucker for a good fried chicken sandwich so that was the go to! With honey sriracha sauce let's go! The sandwich was crispy flavorful and juicy. The sauce combo with the fresh house made pickles was a perfect combo of salty, spicy, savory I could have put two down! It was also cool to see so many non alcoholic options and their promotion of dry January, as someone who quick drinking alcohol years ago the N/A options were fantastic. I'll have to stop in again before leaving.

Richard the whale release

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Wilder

3.7(15 reviews)

Casual dining

Locally owned & operated

I've eaten a lot of burgers across Iowa, but this one at The Wilder just climbed to my Top 10 list…read morefaster than I could say "extra napkins, please." I'm ready to fight anyone who disagrees--this burger is a legend. The Wilder, you've ruined me for all other burgers, and I'm not even mad about it. I'll be back tomorrow, and I'm bringing stretchy pants and a bib. Shoutout to our waiter, Chase, who was an absolute rockstar! He brought the burger with a smile that could light up the room, checked on us just the right amount, and even laughed at my terrible food puns (sorry, Chase, I couldn't resist). He made the whole experience even better, and that's saying something because this burger was already stealing the show.

Ordered wings and dirty chips. Service a bit off. Both ok but would not reorder. Appetizers…read moreserved no plates and silverware. Had to ask for refills Chicken kabobs good. Burger good.

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Bluebird Diner

3.8(521 reviews)

2.6 mi

This place is very popular and quite busy. The servers work their tails off. Our server was…read moregreat. The place is very much a diner. It's got a diner vibe and look. And that's fine. The food was hit and miss. I got a crab cake po boy with pork green chile chili on the side. the chili was amazing. I wish I would have ordered a bowl of that. The po boy was not good. The bread was soggy and the crab cakes did not taste like crab, or really anything. I took one bite then just ate the bland crab cakes. But ordering that was my fault. I'm at a diner, what was I thinking? My friend loved his Cuban sandwich, which was a better choice. But that pork green chile chili was phenomenal.

I've been to All 3 locations. Food and service are the same…read moreat all. Kind of warm in this facility but it is an older building. Awesome Celia D. did wonderful. Solon restaurant is a very nice surprise too.

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Small outdoor patio for those nice weather days

Gene’s

3.6(17 reviews)

Genes is a really great bar. The drinks are incredibly tasty and very well priced, as well. While I…read morehave only had the onion rings as an appetizer, those were incredibly tasty. Plus, Each time we have been there, the service has been fast and friendly. I really don't know what else to say. This place is just a solid, slightly more upscale bar than the rest of the bars in Iowa city. If you're looking for a nice place to have a quiet drink, this is it. I would highly recommend the Manhattan or the Waco kid! Ps the chicken Parmesan is one of the best sandwiches I have had in my entire time in Iowa city

I came here for a Yelp event, so I can't speak to the service/food on an average Tuesday, but I was…read moredefinitely impressed with everything I tried during my visit. This, in addition to the gorgeous 70s vibes from the restaurant. Seriously, every little piece of it has a story behind it, from the tiny pigs hanging in the beads separating two parts of the restaurant to the Gene Wilder-print paper accompanying the fries. I love it. I love the way it shows the thought and care that went into every single detail. Food: Open your menu. Find the meal with the maple-glazed carrots. Order them. Thank me. Again, no idea about where exactly they're located on the menu because I tried them at a Yelp event, but they are exquisite. The best-tasting carrots I've ever eaten. Like, I found myself wanting a plate of veggies. That should speak volumes. They also get their desserts daily from Bread Garden, and if you've ever stopped by (it's literally next door, so I would hope so), they're more like the Bread Eden. So in other words, you can expect a lot from their desserts. I had pie served on an artfully decorated plate with fresh cream on top, and I was two seconds away from licking my plate it was so good. Drinks: Their cocktails are AMAZING. I can already picture spring and summer, stopping by for a quick bite and a cocktail on their patio. This place is in an ideal location, and with excellent beverages and yummy apps, what's not to love? Decor: Did I mention it's awesome? Yeah. It's awesome. This isn't a huge restaurant, but it's worth noting that the space is divided, so it could easily accommodate a larger group with a more private dining vibe on the far side of the room. I can't wait to come back!

Having a great time pairing food and drinks at the Mustache Bash!‍

Fun string bead decor.

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On nice weather days these large doors can open to the outside patio.

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Great burger not dried out, but cooked throughout. Quick service from ordering at self service…read morekiosk, picking up food at counter, to busing our table. Nice quiet Route 66 Mel's style.

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