McAlister&#x27;s Deli

I visited this business a couple times and I can honestly say that every time is great! This is a…read moregreat spot to give vegan food ranging from sandwiches, smoothies, and more. The staff are very friendly and everything tastes amazing.

I have to travel for work. Eating healthy on the road is very hard, so I was extremely happy to…read morefind this place 200 FT from where I was staying! And let me tell you it was a very nice surprise! This place is family owned and the cashier was one of the owners. He was very friendly, very knowledgeable and loved to share his knowledge about fresh, organic food. I had the XL Taco Salad which is so big is good for lunch and dinner. And had the peanut butter cocoa smoothie. Both are really good. I am from Los Angeles and I miss my PB smoothie from my local favorite place and this took me home! I really like all the variety of dishes they have. I am happy to say I have found my local place in Rock Island! The only thing I recommend is to check when you pay extra for avocado. I payed extra for the avocado and I barely got 3 very small pieces.

Vegan and organic grocery

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Brew In The Village

4.4(160 reviews)

1.8 mi

The food, location and staff are impeccable! It's my go to when I come back home to the Quad cities…read moreand visit!

Run don't walk. Breakfast all day. Culinary marvels that challenge your taste buds to detect every…read morelittle note in the flavors. The Korean street tacos and pretzel with cranberry jam or spicy mustard were my favorites!!!

Jumbo Pretzel

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Beers

Treehouse Pub & Eatery

3.3(292 reviews)

1.4 mi

We arrived on a Thursday around 5:45 PM with a party of 12. Despite already hosting a large group,…read morethe staff immediately started putting tables together for us without hesitation. We were barely seated when they began taking drink orders--super efficient and friendly service right from the start. I tried the Cherry Bomb Blonde beer and really enjoyed it--light and flavorful. The servers worked as a team and got everyone's orders in quickly, which is impressive for a group our size. We started with the pretzel bites and beer cheese, which were a definite 10/10--warm, soft, and perfectly paired with the cheese. We also shared a hamburger pizza, and really appreciated the thin crust and how the hamburger was broken up into small pieces. The sauce was sweet, and we would've loved just a little more of it (or maybe some on the side for dipping). We're not from the area, but if we were, this would definitely be a regular spot. I've included pictures of the BLT pizza and the jalapeño pineapple pizza that others in our group ordered--both got great reviews too. Overall, fast and friendly service, especially impressive for a large group, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for a quick bite., and had a pretty good meal. The staff was friendly and sat outside…read moreand enjoying the fresh air and avoiding the loud drunks in the bar.

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Build Your Own Pizza Build Your Own 12" Pizza

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Machine Shed Restaurant

3.8(462 reviews)

4.4 mi

Before I started the 2 hour drive back to Chicago suburbs, I knew we had to check out the Machine…read moreShed. The location was very easy to find. It helps that the restaurant also has a giant sign so it would be very hard to miss the building. I entered on the side where, I think, I drove over the curb to get to the parking lot but there was no big issue. It also helps that I got the first parking spot luckily. Outside the building is very nice. My daughter noticed, and the loved, the pig in the front and the tractor. Once we got inside, she was mesmerized with everything the place had to offer. I also enjoyd how they offered a toy tractor to play with while we are ordering and eating. For my late breakfast, I had the Country Breakfast with the country fried steak, sunny side up eggs, shredded hash browns, and toast. I thought we could get the shredded hash brown casserole but must of been a mixup between me and our waitress or the cooks in the back. The country fried steak was delicious. I enjoyed the rest and it is your typical breakfast restaurant...good ole hearty food. My daughter, surprising, ate most of her food and hers + mines toast which was rare. Of course, we had to leave the restaurant with a new brand toy. She thought the one we got the table was hers to keep as well but she quickly understood that it was not and she got another toy to play with. Overall our server was nice and the food was delicious. I would return in the future if I am in the area again.

We met our son, DIL, and granddaughter for supper. Everyone enjoyed their meals (turkey/dressing,…read morechicken fried steak, pork tenderloin, and my favorite; the beef liver and onions.) The bread and sides are generous and tasty. I have enough leftovers for at least one meal. The waitstaff are super friendly and we didn't feel rushed to leave. It's been awhile since we visited the Machine Shes but I bet we will be back soon! Shout out to the liver lovers!!!!

Bar area

Brisket sandwich

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No, they don't sell sheds, but good eats are inside!

Front Street Pub & Eatery

3.8(428 reviews)

2.9 mi

Bottom Line: Good food, good service, good value!…read more Stopped in for a very late lunch pre after-work/evening crowd. Super inviting feel, lots of warm tones in this contemporary but old-town, Americana-feeling pub overlooking the Mississippi. Server prompt, easy going and efficient. Very good American pub-fare selection. My pork tenderloin sandwich from the pub-fare side of the menu, with Fries, beautifully done, and with creamy coleslaw side, was needed comfort on a plate. I relished and just enjoyed the whole vibe for a while. The adult beverage selection is more than ample. All in all a definite return-to spot!

Meeting friends in the quad cities we landed on Front Street as the meeting spot. Parking was…read moretough. The place was super busy and a bit loud when we arrived but we were able to get a couple spots at the bar. Service was slow but that was okay. Over the course of an hour or two we had their beers, a soup and some appetizers, all good. Definitely worth four stars.

1st time here with Hubbie. (9/1/2025)

Blackened chicken salad

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Across the street view of the Mississippi River

The Half Nelson

4.4(158 reviews)

2.8 mi

Perfect date location. Lighting…read more Chef quality food Strong cocktails Within walking distance of the last picture house

Stayed in davernport overnight and picked this restaurant for dinner based on yelp reviews. I try…read morenot to have high expectations for restaurants based on reviews and make my own opinions. I'll admit I was a little bit disappointed with the experience. The ambiance is very nice. The restaurant was in the downtown area very close to the mississippi river. There seemed to be a lot happening at the other establishments.In the area. The service was efficient , although we weren't a big fan of our server. One of the things that bothered me was when our bill came and they have those handheld machines that cash you out , the server stood over the top of us waiting to see how much gratuity we were gonna apply to our check. That's one thing that should never be done in a nicer place. The food was decent. The brussels sprout salad was absolutely fantastic. We ordered four different entrees. The swordfish , the salmon , lamb meatballs and a pasta dish. All came out hot looking really nice and had multiple components. Some of the dishes lacked seasoning and the overall wow factor. The bill came out to $240 with one salad , four entrees and five alcoholic drinks. Very reasonable fo four people at a nice place. We didn't order dessert, but I would've liked to try the cheesecake.

Brussel sprout salad wad absolutely magnificent

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Crab beignets

Village Corner Deli

4.7(207 reviews)

1.8 mi

Every time I come here, the food is excellent service is fast and friendly. If you like really a…read moregood sandwich you should try a nice deli sandwich here. Highly recommend!!

One of the best delis ever ever. Their pickles are AMAZING and come from a giant jar. The…read moresandwiches have the juiciest meat and the bread is perfectly crisp. I'm picky about my Cubans and I loved theirs. The meat was thin and there were enough pickles! They have a bunch of tables but they're almost always busy. And they have the miss vickies spicy pickle chips! I can't wait to go back.

Cibatta with turkey and Veggies

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Barrel House

3.9(281 reviews)

2.9 mi

Everything on the menu sounded wonderful. We opted for Portabella mushroom fries and the dipping…read moresauce for our appetizer. The breading was light and the mushrooms were flavorful. The dipping sauce was so good. The Ruben I got could have used more sauerkraut and dressing but other than that, it was a good sandwich and one I would order again.

This place gets 5 starts for the incredible bartender, Jackson. Friendly and welcoming. Ask him for…read morea lavender old fashioned, you will not regret it. Typical bar/restaurant in most aspects, I sat at the bar both times I visited. Had a good chicken salad sandwich the first night (which was very good), came back the second night simply for another of the lavender old fashioneds. The folks I sat next to at the bar were consistently friendly (even though I mostly prefer to read my book) and the place did steady in person and take out business. I would have kept coming back had I not left town. Highly recommend!

Sitting looking out to the street.

Very bad onions

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2 AM Burger with Potato Rounds

Granite City Food & Brewery

3.2(295 reviews)

1.9 mi

We stopped in to Granite City as it is right next to our hotel. Easy…read more. A hostess will seat you. No greeting arriving (or departing,) other than "just two?". She was efficient and smiled. Our waitress came over in good time and took a drink order which showed up in very good time. I also asked a menu question which she got the answer to right away. As another reviewer stated it is *cold* in there! I keep a sweater in my bag for this purpose but still, I was cold. 86 outside, 66 inside (at a guess of course). They may keep the air cold to cool down that hot open kitchen. Bring a jacket or sweater. Our food came out in good time. Portions were generous. Plenty of cheese on my burger. I can understand how another reviewer mentioned the food is salty. The burger is mixed w/a GC spice blend that does seem heavy on the salt. At first it was fine, but I couldn't finish my burger. After a while the taste just stuck in my throat and was too much. May want to pull back a bit on the amount of spice blend being added. The crinkle fries were really good. Nice and crispy. My dining comlanion got the buffalo chicken wrap. Plenty of meat, spicy sauce and veg in this wrap. Trouble is the wrap barely holds the filling in and as the sauce makes the wrap wet, it inevitably fell apart. It is very tasty though, and he happily ate it with a knife and fork. Maybe a bigger wrap is available? 'Cause that portion size is excellent. Staff do seem to congregate in the kitchen area with the expediter. As the dining room got busier, we naturally saw less of our waitress but she did check in a few times and was sure to keep the water glass full and offer drink refills. The ladies room really needs a visual make over and deep clean. It does have a bit of a swampy smell. A machine by the sink, that I believe is a dehumidifier, had a light on it blinking "empty". So the tank was full of water? If it had been running, that may have helped with the smell but I don't know. It wasn't offensive, just a humid bathroom smell. The beer is good, as one would hope from a brewery. They have a selection from Irish Red to pilsners. The menu says to ask about sours. The interior is comfortable, casual with a mix of booths and tables. A couple of the booth seats are in serious disrepair (torn/split material exposing the foam cushion) and need to be fixed. A bar with high top tables is on the other side of the hostess stand keeping the areas seperate. A glass wall seperates you from both the brewing tanks on one wall and the kitchen on another wall. Restrooms by kitchen. Plenty of parking in their private lot. Those entry doors (two sets) are *heavy!

Food is pretty good but WAY overpriced. $19.50 for a salad. Come on! But the worst thing that makes…read moreme never want to return is the sewer smell by and in the bathrooms. Literally the worst I've ever encountered and it took everything in me not to throw up. And having cracked booth seats is a huge restaurant turnoff for me. Especially if you want to ask me to pay $20 for a salad. It

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Olive Tree Cafe

3.7(153 reviews)

2.7 mi

I love the food, it's really an authentic restaurant you can taste it, services was okay!read more

Pros: Omg... this place is amazing! The food is great, and the receptionist (or whatever it's…read morecalled at a restauran) is super nice! I usually get the tandoori chicken and baba ganouche and it is amazing!! Also pretty cheap Cons: The only bad thing is that the cups for the soda fountain usually have soap left in them. 9/10

Gyro

Gyro Wrap & side salad

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Falafel Pita with a side salad

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Sophia S.

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2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at McAlister's Deli in Davenport, IA, and I must say it was a fantastic experience from start to finish! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The menu selection at McAlister's Deli is impressive, offering a wide variety of delicious options. I opted for the McAlister's Club sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious! The sandwich was freshly made with quality ingredients, and the portion size was generous. What stood out the most was the exceptional customer service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was enjoyable. They were attentive, accommodating, and genuinely seemed to care about providing top-notch service. Overall, I had a great experience and would love to come here again! read more

Chris N.

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5 years ago

This is the absolute worst McAlister's Deli. I got shorted one sandwich but they had the side... I wait for 30 minutes in a drive-thru to pick up my food. Then I had to go in to get the food. I am not even trying for a refund and they had horrible service. This is absolutely unacceptable even in today's labor shortage. I will only go to the location in Moline. read more

Perryellis S.

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10 months ago

Terrill" s customer service was great, the food was on time, and Terrill showed great customer service

Amber W.

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6 years ago

No meat on my sandwich. So expensive for meh food. Not worth it. Go to Jersey Mike's

Deborah R.

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5 years ago

I got violently sick. Will never go back.

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