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1. Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(240)
$$$$
• American • Des Moines
Booked 5 times today
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar serves comfort food with local flair in a historic building on Main Street in Grinnell, Iowa. Prairie Canary was opened in September 2012 and is currently owned by Chef, Paul Durr. Located in the city of Grinnell, also known as “The Jewel of the Prairie” and home to Grinnell College, Prairie Canary provides a gathering place where guests can enjoy Midwestern flavors in an inviting, understated atmosphere that speaks to the colors and textures of the Iowa prairie.Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar is all about being local. From the name of the restaurant to the dishes on which the food is served, effort was taken to showcase local talent and area producers. Enjoy your meal on hand-thrown plates and bowls. Sit at hand-made hickory tables. Savor farm-fresh produce grown just miles away. Sip on an Iowa wine or pint of beer. We look forward to seeing you!
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2. Hometown Heroes
4.7
Exceptional(8)
$$$$
• American • Des Moines
A restaurant with a focus on good food, great atmosphere, and fun, Hometown Heroes will be the place to watch the game, play trivia, or catch up with your best friend.
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3. Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids
4.4
Awesome(237)
$$$$
• American • Cedar Rapids
Booked 3 times today
With its warm, inviting and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.
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4. Midtown Reserve
4.7
Exceptional(42)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Cedar Rapids
Booked 6 times today
Midtown Reserve offers the best sourced USDA Prime grade steaks, decadent desserts, an extensive wine list, and fine dining dishes. We offer an intimate and classy dining experience, chef specials, and spirited cocktails.
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5. the hip-stir
5.0
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• American • Cedar Rapids
Booked 1 time today
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6. 350 First - Doubletree Hilton
4.1
Excellent(363)
$$$$
• Unspecified • Cedar Rapids
Booked 3 times today
Enjoy spectacular views of Cedar Rapids and the Cedar River as you dine for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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7. Red Lobster - Cedar Rapids
4.2
Awesome(8)
$$$$
• Seafood • Cedar Rapids
Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com
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8. Red Lobster - Coralville
4.6
Exceptional(14)
$$$$
• Seafood • Coralville
Booked 1 time today
Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com
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9. Mellow Mushroom - Coralville
3.0
Good(2)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Coralville
Mellow is a state of mind, a culture, a way of being. Our mission, is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative environment. We are the originators of hand tossed, stone baked classic, Southern pizza. Our spring water crust is unique, flavorful, & VEGAN friendly! All our pies are made with high quality, fresh ingredients, along with Gluten Free options. Our philosophy is to elevate the dining experience with a higher order of pizza & help you Mellow out...
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10. Red Lobster - Waterloo
3.9
Excellent(7)
$$$$
• Seafood • Cedar Falls / Waterloo
Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

Discover Iowa

Iowa is known as one of the safest states to live in, which adds to its appeal as a place to visit. With many attractions and things to do, you’re bound to work up an appetite for one of the many local dishes - and there are many! Iowa offers typical restaurant meals from almost any culture imaginable with many of the ingredients being grown in the area. You’ll also see foods iconic to Iowa, such as a loose meat sandwich called Maid Rite, rhubarb pie, Iowa chops, and taco pizza. Although specific to Des Moines, the steak de burgo is a popular item throughout the state. Don't miss some of Iowa's classic corn on the cob.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Iowa is Aposto

The best vegan restaurants in Iowa are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, Fresko and Destination Grille

The best vegetarian restaurants in Iowa are Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, Fresko and HoQ

The restaurants with the best service in Iowa are Twin Springs Supper Club, Aposto and RoCA

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Iowa are Aposto, the hip-stir and Centro Restaurant

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