We went there for Bday lunch. We had the buffet. We liked the salad bar, friend fish, pizza, lasagna & 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. read more

Tavern Blue - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

Tavern blue is a fun place with a unique atmosphere and very satisfying food. FOOD: the food is good and well-priced. I enjoyed the salad and side of house bread that I had. The burger looked incredible and I will be back for that! AMBIANCE: what a fun place. It's got a large room so it's not cozy, but what it lacks in coziness it gains in immensity. There's so much going on and that's a great thing! SERVICE: friendly PARKING: the lot we parked in was small but we found a spot. Not sure if they have more spots. read more

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Our server was very friendly and attentive and checked in with us regularly. The tenderloin (only $10 w/side on Thursday) was a bit too salty for my liking. That's all I could taste in the breading. The onions and pickles were on the bottom of the tenderloin, not the top which I found odd too--this also soaked the bottom of the bun. Fries, I believe are Brew City fries or an equivalent which are one of my three favorite types of fries. The ranch was too thick for my liking. The $5 bread basket is a good value and a good start to your meal. As a suggestion, it might be better with olive oil/cracked pepper versus the marinara. But both types of bread (a soft "King's Hawaiian" type role and a focaccia) were excellent. The ambience is odd--I get South Padre Island vibes from the decor; but they played a bunch of club-type music. Nothing offensive, but it doesn't fit what they're trying to go for--if I can figure out what they're going for. Mini golf was $5; we were in a hurry and didn't have time to play, but it seemed like a nice little course. read more

Tavern Blue - Tenderloin w/fries - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

Perfect volume. Nice waitress. Food was okay. Would have been bettter with beer. We have seen this place look really crowded so the atmosphere may be very different when comparing weekdays vs weekends and when the university has all students in attendance. Almost gave this a three cause of food, but I think we would like to come try some more stuff first before we hang our hats. The indoor activities could also make the experience more enjoyable with a larger group, so that also would need to be factored again. Until we "eat" again Tavern blue! read more

Tavern Blue - Mary Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

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I've been meaning to try this place for a long time. They have a daily $15 all you can eat lunch from Monday through Friday. I came here for the first time on the Easter Sunday all you can eat buffet for $25 per person. It was the regular buffet, but they had Easter stuff like ham, turkey, Mashed potatoes and other sides. It was very great and the service was excellent. I look forward to coming back again, especially on Friday nights where they have live music as it's a great live music venue as well as restaurants. Nice GM. read more

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Stopped in last night for the first time with my boyfriend. The website looked really cool but we wish it was updated because we wanted to do the mini golf but unfortunately they are remodeling and had all of that stuff closed off and not available. So instead we decided to stay for some pizza and drinks. The food was okay and the staff was very friendly and periodically checked in on us. They do have special throughout the week which is nice. Because we couldn't do what we came in for I can only speak on the food and service. read more

The buffet was well stocked. The food tasted good. The atmosphere was really unique. It was beach theme. They have mini golf and game room. read more

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This is my first time here for the jazz and first impressions are a motherfucker night first of all, I had to chase on a waitress or waiter because obviously me sitting by myself I was ignored or maybe I wasn't white enough man walk past me at least six times and ignoring me order a margarita with salt around the glass it did not have salt around the glass. I said just put some salt in a container. They gave me a table salt if I wanted to fucking table so I could've got table myself off the table. They gave me a little comp drink, which ain't shit. My coconut shrimp fried I finally told the manager that he walked past me many times and I guess sitting alone and not wait enough excuses the behavior plus the jazz is supposed to start at seven you mean 715 not 7 o'clock be more pacific if you start at 7:15, then say 715 if you start at 7 o'clock, then start at 7 the witches that I ended up making my waitress is the only one that was worth coming here for I want to hear the jazz, but I don't think I'll order anything from here ever again it's a very nice place but the service sucks i'm so not impressed. read more

Just had the Surf and Turf, steak cooked perfectly to medium rare and the lobster tail was fantastic! We also tried the smoked trout appetizer and it did not disappoint. Service was top-notch, with our waitress giving great recommendations throughout our meal. The atmosphere is charming, keeping the character of the '40s alive. Highly recommend Blu Tavern, I can't wait to come back and try more dishes (hopefully I'll save room for dessert!). read more

Atmosphere is pleasant and unique decor. Staff is always courteous and friendly to us. Lunch buffet is extensive and offers good selections. Menu offerings at lunch and dinner prove consistent quality and amount of food served. Check it out! read more

Food is poor to mediocre. Ordered fish tacos. Tortilla came with a cold breaded fish stick and a small squirt of sauce. Pizza has few ingredients in the center with a very wide bare crust around the outside. Little cheese or none. Crust was tasty. $18 was way overpriced for what it was. On another occasion the appetizer dish was not as described. Their big screen TV keeps freezing up when watching the football game every time I've been there. The service was good. read more

Dinner on the patio of Tavern Blue. We got⁣ ⁣fish taco⁣s, calamari⁣, and a black bean burger. ⁣ Would get the black bean burger again, it had a generous amount of avocado with good flavor! Fries here are also delicious with ranch of course #midwestthings The fish tacos' sauce was a bit sweet for me and breading thick but personal preference only. Also the corn was over cooked but it's an extra touch. It's a good family friendly place and would come back if I had a large group because the inside is HUGE with lots of seating. They also have mini golf inside and sand volleyball outside! Keep updated on their Instagram for events, too read more

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Went on a week night, there were maybe 8 tables occupied. We waited quite sometime for a waiter to greet us after being seated. Seemed to be confusion on whose table was who, or possibly too many tables to one server. I noticed a few other tables around us were patiently waiting for checks for a period of time and possibly an order that didn't get rung in. Pizza was great, shrimp tacos were ok. Willing to try again. read more

The pizza was legitimate and amazing. So was the Baratta appetizer and the onion rings. Love the vibe too. It has this tropical beach kind of feel that makes you forget you are not actually on vacation. Our waitress( I think her name was Anya) was super attentive And helpful. The whole staff was chill. After dinner, we hung out in the game room for like half an hour, just messing around and remembering what it felt like to be teenagers again. The space is huge. You can sit near the stage, by the movie projector, or grab a wooden booth by the bar if you want something more low-key. They have got golf, swings, a pool table, babyfoot. You're not gonna get a fancy steak here, but that's not the point. It's more about the experience: you come here to eat, hang, and play in a laid-back fun Environment with an American feel and varried cuisine. read more

Amazing food and music. The game room was a lot of fun. The live music was very entertaining

The pizza is the best in the area! The buffet looks awesome! Service is good. Very nice people. Manager takes time to stop at your table and visit. Definitely recommend Tavern Blue, Coralville, Iowa! read more

This is a nice addition to the strip. It's a different concept with fun things to do and a pretty decent menu. I only came for dinner, so I wasn't able to try any games. I hope to get back to try soon. I had the Tavern Burger which was pretty good. I love that I had the option to get a little corn on the cob as a side! I'm not sure if it was just a seasonal item, but it provides some variety. They also had a fun selection of drinks. I look forward to visiting again. read more

Tavern Blue - Tavern Burger - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

Good service, great food, the character and the atmosphere of a place is relaxed ambience. This cocktail lounge is a must visit. read more

Bring the kids there is plenty to keep them active here. This place has all kinds of games. Connect 4, Jenga, mini golf, checkers, fooseball. The food is good but nothing special to me. The burger was juicy and filling. We had the plain margarita pizza and it did not impress us due to the lack of flavor. Extra ranch was $1 for a small cup but hey prices are going up. Maybe we picked a good night (Friday) but luckily the kids were well enough behaved and were not loud and running around. There were plenty of students here to enjoy all the games. Maybe because there is plenty of room for groups. The service was pleasant and quick, extra tip for their kindness and being helpful. All and all a good place for a decent meal. read more

Tavern Blue - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

My mom and I came here for a Christmas Eve late lunch and I ordered the Chicken BLT Sandwich. I asked for no chipotle mayo and no onion and it came out the first time with both things on it. I told my waitress that I would like another one because I asked for it to be taken off. My second sandwich came out and it was the EXACT SAME. Absolutely crazy. Say in this restaurant for around 2 hours waiting on awful food and the service was awful. If I could give this place a 0 star I 100% would. Please don't let eat here. Waste of time. 0/10. read more

The space is huge with unfinished ceilings and an overall, intentional "unfinished" style, making it feel open. There are a few areas that have some eclectic motif, allowing customers to have a variety of different environments to choose from. There are hanging bench swings, tables, a bar, and even a mini golf course! The pretzel bites were soft with the right cook and salt to them. The beer cheese that came with it paired nicely. The Carnitas Pizza was good, but not what we expected. It tasted a bit "greener" than we thought it would, likely due to the sauce base they used and almost over-powering avocado notes. The chewy-yet-sturdy crust and carnitas were great, and there was just the right amount of cheese to it. This left us wanting to come back at some point to try some of their other pizzas and food. read more

Tavern Blue - Salted Pretzel Bites - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

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Really bad service. Checked in for our 7pm reservation and was told it might be a few minutes. 20 minutes later I checked and the hostess said she didn't have us checked in. She did not seem fully lucid. So now wait a bit longer please. Another 20 minutes and they got pissy when asking for an update. I couldn't believe the attitude. "What do you expect ME to do about it?!" Wow. At 8:10 I checked again and the host staff person moodily took us to a table where we sat for about another half hour before having to go back to ask for them to assign a server. No wonder this was the only place with a reservation available on a busy Saturday. I will never return. Food was actually ok! And bar staff were great. And when we finally got a server, she too was great. Hostess staff let everyone down. And please don't give me the excuses from the manager treatment because the manager ignored us several times when waiting at the host desk trying to get someone's attention. read more

Had a great time there and the food was so good. The Bartender Delany was a great add to everything!

An excellent selection of drinks,food and events await at tavern blue. We were greeted quickly and shown to our table. The server was good but had a little trouble answering a question about a beer. We placed a drink order and an order of calamari. Probably the best calamari I have had. Crispy but not burnt and chewy not rubbery. Our entrees can out with perfect timing . I had the chicken Parm sandwich with fries. Excellent my dining partner had the chicken marsala with wild rice an veggies and was very impressed. This is a huge place with a mini golf course inside. We were there on rainy Wed but I could see them being busy on the weekend. read more

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Best-kept secret in Iowa City (Coralville). Outstanding food, especially pork tenderloin and carnitas pizza. Ask for the hummus, which may not be on the menu. Tremendous value for the money. Friendly servers and manager, good people. read more

Ordered the Taverna pizza to pick-up. It was ready in 15 minutes. Very tasty and worth the money. I have always had a good experience with Tavern Blue for the quality of food and service. read more

Service was atrocious! We walked in mid afternoon, the place was mostly empty except for 4 other customers. Seated right away. After 15 minutes of being ignored (no offering water and definitely taking our order) we left! Clearly they didn't our business! read more

$16 for imitation crab dip is WILD. The pizza had potential but was drenched with oil. The fish bowl drink was very good, bartender was nice. read more

Tavern Blue - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

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OK. OK. I should have popped in Tavern Blue sooner. It is a hidden gem on the Coralville Strip. It is huge-- over 15,000 square-feet -- previously home to retail stores. Repurposed spaces can look kind of DIYish but Tavern Blue underwent extensive renovations and honestly, it looks good! There's over twenty beers on tap (with emphasis on local craft brews) and wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza At a $10-15 price point. We ordered a few pizzas on a Tuesday night after taekwondo and the Buffalo Chicken pizza definitely hit the spot. (Kids eat free on Tuesdays, FTW!) I'm all here for the charred hot spots from the brick oven. Price is on point, the menu has something for everyone, parking is a non-issue. There's mini golf, foosball, Jenga, giant Connect Four and bags. Check out Tavern Blue. They're open every day except Monday. Don't miss out on their BOGO Happy Hour today from 4-6 PM! BOGO for draft beers, well liquor, wine, can beers, and select specialty cocktails. read more

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Overall this place was amazing... let's go over the good and the not so good. The place itself looks small from the outside but is actually HUGE inside. Nice bar, great atmosphere, even has indoor putt putt and large yard games like giant jenga, bowling, connect four and more. The food... was DELICIOUS. The carnitas pizza with the jalapeños, carnitas, avocado, (red onion and cilantro removed for us) was one of the best pizzas we have ever had. The tequila steak fettuccine was also SO DELICIOUS, a little one the sweet side (which I'm totally okay with) tender steak, delicious flavor and a hefty helping. Already craving both and can't wait until the next time we go back. The drinks were also delicious highly recommend the somewhere in the beach fishbowl. Tastes like a jolly rancher. So good. Our server (I wish I recall her name) was so super sweet, was handling a lot of tables so she missed a few things here and there but corrected them immediately when asked. They even let us stay an hour past close. (We didn't realize they closed at 10, we were caught up in conversation and realized how late it was) they didn't even rush us. A few things that could be improved or just weren't my cup of tea It was LOUD.. like really loud, between the live band and the kids screaming in the putt putt area, it's not easy to have good conversations and not going to be the best place for someone who is hard of hearing. The parking isn't ideal, definitely too small of a parking lot than they should have, I know that's not necessarily something they can control, just mentioning to be prepared to have to park a little further from the building.. Either way, I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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The wood fired pizza is amazing and they now offer all you can eat for lunch for just $15! read more

Tavern Blue - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

The restaurant has a fun atmosphere! There are games to play and dart boards. However, the food isn't very good and is very pricey for Iowa city bar food. The service is slow and clearly not super excited to be there. read more

A great spot in Coralville/Iowa City. Friendly staff and great food. Loved their onion rings. Service was so pleasant, they check on you often and are very responsive. We walked out very impressed. Highly recommend. read more

Everything about the restaurant is just so good. The food the atmosphere the staff absolutely excellent.

Hubby thought it would be a great place to try on a Saturday night and it was such a great idea. We started with the Tropical Paradise Fish bowl and it was delicious and great for 2 to share. We got the nachos and I'm a picky nacho connoisseur, and these have now become my new favorite nachos. Grabbed another Somewhere on a Beach fishbowl to go with our pizzas. I got the Bianca while the hubby got the Carnitas, and we loved them. It was all so good we forgot to take pictures, take my word for it they were stunning. Grabbed some putters and golf balls from our bartender and finished off our fish bowl with a round of mini golf. Everything from the service, to the food and atmosphere. It was a great time, and the perfect place for a spontaneous date night. Will I come back, hell yes! Will I tell friends, hell yes! Do I recommend, hell yes! I read more

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Best wood fired pizza around! I loved the pepperoni and the hot honey prosciutto! Also very fun atmosphere! Huge place, great for big groups. read more

We stopped by on a Thursday evening during 2 for 1 happy hour. I also took advantage of the $10 tenderloin special. It may be hard for me to try something new next time, because it was melt in your mouth good! It wasn't the super thin size of a dinner plate tenderloin, it was nice and thick, and has the BEST breading. Two people could easily take advantage of the double bun and split it down the middle, add an appetizer and have plenty of food for two. read more

Tavern Blue - Tenderloin - Pizza Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

Not overly impressed with the food through the aesthetic. We came per the suggestion of a friend but left disappointed. Came in a group of 11 and were never given the correct number of menus, silverware, or appetizer plates. Our food also came out in waves, with some people in our party finishing their meals before others food ever arrived. Our food ranged from burgers to pizza to apps and they were average at best. Won't be back again but glad we gave it a try! read more

The manager Victor and the other staff we encountered were very nice. The beer was cold and the cocktails were great!

Despite the MASSIVE crowd that Tavern Blue had tonight, I feel as if it went as expected! Food service is a rough job from experience, and my server Taylor tonight was awesome!! Kitchen was a bit slow, otherwise great time with the family! read more