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!
Olive Garden
930 25th Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Estela’s Fresh Mex
184 East Burlington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Get Fresh Cafe
109 Iowa Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Noodles & Company – Coralville
2451 2nd Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Rayo Mexican Bar & Grill
125 East Zeller Street North Liberty, Iowa 52317 USA
Lucky Star Farm
2625 Hwy 1 SW Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Pancheros Mexican Grill – Coralville
901 25th Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Donnelly’s Pub
110 East College Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Wendy’s
2804 Commerce Drive Coralville, Iowa 52241 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