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.

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let’s eat

Check It Out

let’s eat

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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what’ll it be?

See More Bars

what’ll it be?

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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. 

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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!

Long Xing Restaurant
International, Iowa City

Long Xing Restaurant

428 Highway 1 West Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA
Colony Acres Family Farm
Family Entertainment, Family Friendly, Farms/Pumpkin Patches/Orchards

Colony Acres Family Farm

1150 Front Street North Liberty, Iowa 52317 USA
Pancheros Mexican Grill – Iowa City (Riverside Drive)
Iowa City, Restaurant

Pancheros Mexican Grill – Iowa City (Riverside Drive)

965 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA
Oasis Falafel
Downtown Iowa City, International

Oasis Falafel

206 North Linn Street Iowa City, Iowa 52235 USA
Cracken’s Grill
American, Iowa City, Restaurant

Cracken’s Grill

2221 Rochester Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Grocery, South of 6 Iowa City

Natural Grocers

1404 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Wilder
Downtown Iowa City, Restaurant

Wilder

210 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Mexican & Hispanic, South of 6 Iowa City

Carlos O’Kelly’s

1406 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Midnight Coffee – Iowa City (East Market Street)
Coffee, Desserts & Bakeries, Downtown Iowa City

Midnight Coffee – Iowa City (East Market Street)

301 East Market Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA

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