Top rated American restaurants in Iowa City

Experience the best that Iowa City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 19 places from American restaurant category.

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Cracken's Grill
American restaurant
👍👍 Super clean shop & yummy food! Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich wasn't just a Sysco chicken breast on a Sysco bun. The fried chicken was cooked fresh and seasoned well. The bun was a fluffy, tasty kaiser (I think?) with corn meal on top! Staff is super nice. Menu board is positioned a bit awkwardly, b...
$ $$$
5.00 (43 reviews)
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The Black Angel
American restaurant
👍👍 Food is tasty and prepared well. Slim menu, which is always a good sign (I don't trust restaurants with huge menus). Po' boys are a good choice, as are the Perez tacos. Has the same problem as every other restaurant in town- not enough wait staff-so service is slow. Bar is well-stocked, bartender se...
$$ $$
4.80 (49 reviews)
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Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge
American restaurant
Seasonal American dishes with Mediterranean influences in a sleek, dark-wood dining room.
$$$ $
4.70 (503 reviews)
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Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Restaurant
House-brewed beers & pub plates in a cool, industrial-style space with a patio & backyard cornhole.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Bluebird Diner
Diner
Comfortable all-day eatery with a low-key, retro vibe & a menu of updated diner-style fare.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
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St. Burch Tavern
Restaurant
Steaks, seafood & other American plates, plus cocktails & brews served in a sophisticated setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (808 reviews)
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Midtown Family Restaurant
American restaurant
Local chain serving a menu of breakfast & American comfort food in a casual atmosphere.
$ $$$
4.50 (712 reviews)
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Micky's Irish Pub
Restaurant
Longtime Irish pub for craft brews, cocktails & whiskey, featuring a vintage bar & patio seats.
$$ $$
4.50 (711 reviews)
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One Twenty Six & Moonrakers
American restaurant
Bistro serving organic, locally sourced French-American fare in a candlelit brick-walled setting.
4.50 (277 reviews)
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Hamburg Inn No. 2
Diner
Decades-old, memorabilia-filled haunt serving up hearty American classics from morning to night.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
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BlackStone
American restaurant
Spacious, contemporary spot serving playful twists on American comfort food plus Sunday brunch.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
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Hudson's Southside Tap
American restaurant
👍👍 Hudson’s is probably the best restaurant in Iowa, and one of the best restaurants out there. Down to the fine details, there is so much delicious flavor in the food. The shrimp po boy is the best thing on the menu in my opinion. But, they have phenomenal ranch to go with delicious fries and delectab...
$$ $$
4.40 (701 reviews)
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2 Dogs Pub
American restaurant
👍👍 Had a wonderful fish sandwich today and some yummy coleslaw. Very helpful waitress, fast service and 24 different tastes in beers; what more could a person want!
$$ $$
4.40 (663 reviews)
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Touch Down Wings
Chicken wings restaurant
$$ $$
4.20 (52 reviews)
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Village Inn
Breakfast restaurant
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
$ $$$
4.10 (1.6K reviews)
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Arby's
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
$ $$$
4.10 (610 reviews)
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Culver’s
American restaurant
Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
$ $$$
4.00 (1.2K reviews)
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Heirloom Salad Co. - Downtown
Health food restaurant
😐 I really want to like Heirloom, I really do. It has all the makings of a cute cafe with really good food. They have big windows which let the natural light in and are connected to a coffee shop giving it homey vibes. It has a cute name and logo. They have sandwiches, salads, and soups and unique opt...
$ $$$
3.80 (105 reviews)
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Chicken wings restaurant
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
$$ $$
3.60 (590 reviews)
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