Best places to eat in Iowa City?

[gamedayron01]

My wife and I want to get sitters for the kids and have a nice weekend in Iowa City. Any recommendations on places to eat or hotels? We would probably wait until after football season since the hotel availability is spare for good places.

Thanks in advance,
Scott

 

[PackerHawkeye1]

The Webster is awesome!

It just made the NYT restaurants list

Link

 

[Hawki97]

The McDonalds on Benton St. consistently puts out the hottest fries. I'd recommend staying away from the one on Lower Muscatine, their Diet Coke tastes weird. The Hardee's downtown is gone but you can still get out to Coralville and scratch the Frisco Burger itch there. Other than that, the Taco Johns across from the mall is the last one left in the area - so if you need some ole's that's your only shot.

Have fun with the wife!

 

[Thunderlips71]

Not the OP’s mom’s Y. Smells like a stew of rotten garbage, wet dog, and bad fish.

 

[TC Nole OX]

The McDonalds on Benton St. consistently puts out the hottest fries. I'd recommend staying away from the one on Lower Muscatine, their Diet Coke tastes weird. The Hardee's downtown is gone but you can still get out to Coralville and scratch the Frisco Burger itch there. Other than that, the Taco Johns across from the mall is the last one left in the area - so if you need some ole's that's your only shot.

Have fun with the wife!

Luckily there are three Taco John’s in the QC

 

[cigaretteman]

We tried the Black Angel last friday, and it was pretty good. It just opened in September in the old Maid Rite, Lou Henry's building at North Dodge and Iowa Avenue. Burgers, mexican, po' boys. Breakfast lunch and dinner.

 

[cubsMDdmb]

I’m headed to the Vue rooftop restaurant. Looks like a cool place. Anyone had anything good there?

 

[cigaretteman]

I’m headed to the Vue rooftop restaurant. Looks like a cool place. Anyone had anything good there?

Had a wedding reception there. Great food!

 

[TC Nole OX]

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[Colonoscopy]

We tried the Black Angel last friday, and it was pretty good. It just opened in September in the old Maid Rite, Lou Henry's building at North Dodge and Iowa Avenue. Burgers, mexican, po' boys. Breakfast lunch and dinner.

That is a cursed spot for a restaurant. RIP in peace Black Angel

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

My wife and I want to get sitters for the kids and have a nice weekend in Iowa City. Any recommendations on places to eat or hotels? We would probably wait until after football season since the hotel availability is spare for good places.

Thanks in advance,
Scott

I’m curious, “Scott”, how do you know Ron?

 

[gamedayron01]

Is Monica’s any good?

 

[gamedayron01]

I’m curious, “Scott”, how do you know Ron?

Have no clue who he is. I used to post on here from 2004-2012 but got banned for calling out players in 2012. I have a deep dislike for Greg Davis.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

Have no clue who he is. I used to post on here from 2004-2012 but got banned for calling out players in 2012. I have a deep dislike for Greg Davis.

How did you get his login/password ?

 

[gamedayron01]

How did you get his login/password ?

Was passed on to me via someone who shall remain nameless. Ron passed it to him, and he passed it to me.

I am changing the password today so it will be me from now on. Ron is gone.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

Was passed on to me via someone who shall remain nameless. Ron passed it to him, and he passed it to me.

I am changing the password today so it will be me from now on. Ron is gone.

How come you didn’t just create your own?

 

[gamedayron01]

How come you didn’t just create your own?

I have another one but am locked out of it. Can't reset my password.

 

[comp_sci_hawk]

Is Monica’s any good?

Meh, Monica's is ok, lacking for any atmosphere. It's like eating at Denny's.

I would recommend Pullman, Basta, or Baranchinis, I've also heard the Webster is good but haven't gone there. Orchard Green is pretty good also.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

I have another one but am locked out of it. Can't reset my password.

Ok. That all makes perfect sense when you really think about it.

 

[Moral]

Was passed on to me via someone who shall remain nameless. Ron passed it to him, and he passed it to me.

I am changing the password today so it will be me from now on. Ron is gone.

In this scenario are you Brad Pitt or Edward Norton Jr in Fight Club?

 

[McLovin32]

This thread is ****ing weird.

 

[Hawki97]

This thread is ****ing weird.

I gave very solid, on topic advice.

 

[QChawks]

House of Lords

 

[Hawki97]

House of Lords

RIP in pieces.

 

[Derekd3408]

This thread is ****ing weird.

Pretty normal thread for the OP tbh.

 

[McLovin32]

Pretty normal thread for the OP tbh.

Good point

 

[MargarettConnors]

Iowa City has some great spots! One of my faves is Pullman Bar & Diner for a delicious meal. HotelVetro is a good stay option. Waiting till after football season is smart. Also, check breakfast near me for delicious options. Enjoy your weekend getaway!

 

[Tom Paris]

Meh, Monica's is ok, lacking for any atmosphere. It's like eating at Denny's.

I would recommend Pullman, Basta, or Baranchinis, I've also heard the Webster is good but haven't gone there. Orchard Green is pretty good also.

Really? We like their food...especially easy for kids to find something because the menu has lots of options. Is it my favorite? No. But it's not bad at all.