Food & Drink
Iowa City’s Culinary & Nightlife Scene
From award-winning restaurants and cozy cafés to craft breweries and vibrant bars, Iowa City’s food and drink landscape offers something for every palate and occasion. Discover locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine, international flavors from around the globe, and innovative cocktail lounges where mixology meets Midwestern hospitality.
Restaurants
Taste the Town
Hungry? You’re in the right place! Our communities know how to feed a craving, no matter how weird, wild, or wonderfully delicious.
Bars + Nightlife
Buzz Around Town
Whether it’s brunch mimosas, afternoon beers, or a cocktail nightcap, you’ll find the perfect pours for every vibe.
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eat around the world
Are you ready to take your tastebuds on a global adventure—right here in Iowa City? Many may not realize it, but the Iowa City area is a foodie’s dream come true because of a diverse culture that’s created a vibrant culinary scene. Did you know that on any given day Iowa City is home to University of Iowa students and scholars who are from more than 103 countries? That’s just one of the reasons Iowa City has long been known as a hotspot to enjoy food from all over the world. To help you map out where to start your adventure, we’ve rounded up a list of 11 impressive globally inspired restaurants.
Browse Food & Drink
Scroll the full menu of local favorites, hidden gems, and must-try spots across the Iowa City area.
it’s all the bites and bevs!
Panera Bread – Coralville (Coral Ridge Mall)
Coral Ridge Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
McDonalds – Iowa City (Lower Muscatine Road)
Iowa City Marketplace, 1861 Lower Muscatine Rd Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
John’s Grocery
401 E. Market St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Nodo – Iowa City (North Dodge Street)
600 North Dodge Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Noodles & Company – Iowa City
Old Capitol Museum, 201 S Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Marco’s Pizza
415 Community Drive North Liberty, Iowa 52317 USA
Short’s Burger Eastside
521 Westbury Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Midtown Family Restaurant – Iowa City (Scott Court)
200 Scott Court Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Z’s Catering and BBQ
760 Nathan Ave #9 North Liberty, Iowa 52317 USA
Something to Post About
With so much to write home about, one hashtag wasn’t enough. Share your adventures in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty with #thinkiowacity