Best places: Restaurants in Iowa City, United States

Creative, French-inspired crêpes with sweet & savory ingredients offered in a cozy, casual setting.

👍👍 Encounter Café is literally the love of my life. I am about to graduate from U of I, so I figured now is the time to write this review finally. There is nothing here I would not give five stars. The food: outstanding. Literally everything on the menu. The atmosphere: warm, welcoming, and joyous The...

Old-school, family-owned joint serving thin-crust pizzas made from family recipes & beer.

Cozy place for vegan dishes made with carefully sourced ingredients, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

Pizzeria with an upbeat, publike atmosphere, offering 3 different crust styles, bar food & beer.

Seasonal American dishes with Mediterranean influences in a sleek, dark-wood dining room.

Refurbished diner offering traditional comfort fare with a twist, plus craft cocktails & beers.

House-brewed beers & pub plates in a cool, industrial-style space with a patio & backyard cornhole.

Modest BBQ cafe with rustic decor & a menu of classic eats like sandwiches, ribs & smoked chicken.

Eatery serving kebabs, gyros & other Middle Eastern street foods in laid-back, counter-serve digs.

Relaxed brick-clad stop serving up smoked BBQ classics such as ribs, pulled pork & chicken.

Small, pared-down Mexican place offering classic eats & sodas, plus a shop with imported staples.

👍👍 Literally everything we tried here was delicious. The short rib appetizer had just the right amount of chew and exploded in flavor, the pork belly was incredible, the brisket fell apart on the chopsticks, and even my not-very-adventurous parents loved their chicken teriyaki rice bowls (and everythin...

Comfortable all-day eatery with a low-key, retro vibe & a menu of updated diner-style fare.

Counter-service joint offering Mexican fare such as burritos, tacos & quesadillas, plus delivery.

Breakfast, sandwiches & salads served in a casual luncheonette featuring exposed-brick walls.

👍👍 My SIL held a birthday luncheon here this past weekend. The hospitality and food were incredible. The staff was warm and friendly, and kept us supplied with chips, salsa and drinks. This is no mean feat with a party of twenty-two (22). The quality of the foods' ingredients was excellent. I would rec...

Airy, low-key stop offering quick-serve sushi dishes & cooked Japanese fare plus coffee & smoothies.

Local chain serving a menu of breakfast & American comfort food in a casual atmosphere.