Vibes are truly the best at The Green House. It's so cute with all the plants around. Been a few…read moretimes but got the Chai Espresso Martini⁣ last time. It's definitely preference but The Green House has my favorite espresso martini! Strong in both coffee and alcohol so it's a sipper! Less chocolate and more chai and coffee. I've also loved their shrub beverages and perfect to get some snacks from there or across the street at New Pioneer Coop. Bartenders are always nice and helpful. Quicker usually to go to bar to order

Great bar atmosphere and fun drinks. The service is best at the bar if busy as they don't come…read morearound to tables much. I had the Aubrey 2 mock tail, which was good. I really enjoyed my friend's affogato espresso drink.

Back again for an iced coffee while I strolled the Farmers Market. I tried oat milk in my coffee…read moretoday and it was divine.

Wild Culture is truly a gem of a watering hole on the North Side. It is an oasis of good vibes,…read moregreenery and a sexy menu for teetotalers and adult beverage enthusiasts alike. The booch menu is always changing. There's a bunch of craft beer options. Devine cocktails (many made with some seasonal kombucha). And coffee is offered here with a super limited snack menu. I stopped in on date night and had wonderful service, as well as a delicious Tom Collins. Pricing still seems on point. Seating is limited. Parking is always tough.

What a fantastic spot in Iowa City. I come to Iowa City several times a year to visit family. I'm…read moreso glad we discovered with place as it could easily compete with quality of bigger city restaurants. There were four of us. We started with the kimchi cucumbers and gyoza. Both were great but those cucumbers were so good we got a second order. We also tried a few cocktails from the lounge menu. We asked specifically to see that menu as the food menu has a few cocktails but not as extensive as on the lounge menu. All the cocktails our table tried were great -- tastefully made and well balanced. Finally for the main course, we all tried a ramen. I got the Negi Shoyu which is chicken broth based and it was so flavor packed and delicious. Everyone was pleased and cleared their plates.

It had been awhile since we have visited Paper Crane, but it never disappoints. I am a creature of…read morehabit, so I was a bit nervous when I saw the menu had changed. Luckily I knew I couldn't go wrong so I closely reviewed the options and landed on the Maepo Tofu. My husband decided to go with the Kimchi ramen. We went with a tried and true woodear mushroom appetizer which never disappoints. The bonus of this appetizer is any leftovers just get added to the ramen I didn't finish for leftovers at home. Cheers yet again to Paper Crane for delivery on amazing food for a long overdue date night!

To be honest I feel bad leaving such a low review for a fine dining staple, but came today for my…read moreDad's 75th birthday and quite possibly has the worst $200 meal on my life. The $50 sirloin steak was served cold. Because our waitress, Grace H, failed to even ask how our food was the entire time until after we had eaten everything I couldn't even send it back. I spent the entire time trying to make eye contact with her but she was busy taking new tables. When she finally came to ask how our food was and was told, her response was I will let the kitchen know. Not "I will bring you another plate" or even discount or comp the entree. Not what you'd expect from Iowa city's fine dining flagship. The prices were not just expensive, but over the top expensive. $50 for an 8 ounce sirloin. $56 for 12 average oysters. To be honest it's below average in value to a nice restaurant in LA, NY or Chicago. They may thrive because the IC elite doesn't have many options for upscale dining. But for someone who has lived in those cities and eaten at Michelin star culinary venues this place is lacking in both food and service for the prices they charge. It was enough of a bad experience that I will never be back. There's Chez Grace, Joseph's and 126 which offer quality food, much better value and food service. Posting my food pics and the receipt to see what $200 gets you here.

We came to Iowa City in order to dine here - and while for the most part I'm glad we did - I don't…read moreneed to come back. Pro: upscale modern interior, friendly (for the most part) staff, attentive to our children's (5 & 3) food and attention span needs. There is a kids menu and ours enjoyed their food very much. One staff brought a Lego box in addition to the coloring pages and crayons. The squash soup was delicious - hands down the best thing we had. Neutral: the biscuits were good but my wife remarked that they tasted "warmed-up" as in not fresh. The Shishito peppers were underwhelming and my skeptical assumption is that they were recommended to us because the profit margin was particularly high on that dish. The rotating nature of the menu left it with a sense of lacked coordination. Cons: we ordered at 5:59pm (confirmed on the bill) - it took one hour and 40 minutes to get our final plate - the scallop large plate - which the first thing I noticed when it was sat on the table was an odor that tells me these scallops would not be fresh. 4 scallops for $49 is wild, but when they aren't fresh and they're overpowered by the sauce and accompanying beans, it's a real disappointment. Mind you, we waited 100 minutes for this unfortunate last dish. We asked our waiter at one point if he would please check on them, after a while he said they would be "out in a few minutes." Strangely, there was no recognition on his behalf that they were taking a long time, or that this was clearly an inconvenience. Nonsensical: there are two single restrooms tucked away in a rear hallway near the entrance to the back kitchen. The line queue was at a dozen people crammed into that small hallway.

Wow. What a nice adult-ish spot where anyone over 30 struggles to find a place that isn't bro ish…read moreand charotic. Small plates, tapas style menu and amazing bar and lounge set up to feel adult. The crab Rangoon pizza was very good however not over the top amazing.

Brunch not recommended heavy on bbq spice but little else. though service was great. Outdoor…read moreseating pleasant.

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.

Had an amazing Gruyère stuffed Wagyu hamburger with great fries! Would highly recommend.read more

Blue Agave was a rather nice spot for a causal Mexican food experience…read more FOOD: chips, salsa, fajitas all met expectations and were prepared well. I'm never a fan of being charged for chips but they were good so that erased any "resentment" on that account. SERVICE: friendly, responsive, and accommodating AMBIANCE: casual spot that also makes for a great date night. Do note that as this is near the university, there are a lot of students there. That's not a negative or positive, just a note.

Ambiance was great, food was decent, but the cost was a little high. Service was prompt for a large…read moregroup and everything was accurate. They process payment at the table with a machine, so tipping can be a bit awkward. Overall would come back again for a special event or night out, but wouldn't be a regular dining spot.

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!

Stopped in tonight with a friend and my youngest daughter and my friends daughter. The kids…read moreenjoyed the game room and the price per game was about $1. My friend had the macaroni pizza and I had a house salad and the crab dip with bread. Our kids had the grilled cheese and boneless wings. Everything was great/Service good.

We went there for Bday lunch. We had the buffet. We liked the salad bar, friend fish, pizza,…read morelasagna & fried shrimp. Service was good but server was very busy. They do need to step up their dessert game though. No drinks just water. Veterans eat 1/2 off. The buffet seating was just tables and chairs. No booths.