Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Iowa

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Updated December 05, 2024

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30hop Coralville

4.8

4.8 (14)

$30 and under

American

Coralville

About the restaurant

At 30hop there is an unmistakable energy the moment you walk through our doors. We revel in being unique yet approachable providing constantly rotating craft beers, crave-able menu items, and an atmosphere that’s all about celebrating the good times! Visit us in Ankeny, Coralville, or Cedar Rapids. Locations in Omaha and Kansas City coming soon!

Top review

Lisa

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Thankful for reservations as we were going to event at Xtreme arena. Waitress for attentive to the time frame we had! Much appreciated!

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque

4.7

4.7 (745)

$30 and under

Italian

Dubuque

About the restaurant

The new Vinny Vanucchi’s ‘Little Italy’ location in Dubuque, Iowa, embodies every thing loved about our original Vinny’s location in Galena, Illinois. Serving the same Italian favorites including Nana Lu’s Meat Lasagna, Auntie Gracie's Sausage Ragu, and Dee Dee's Tortellini Carbonara, meals are complete with piping hot Garlic Bread, and Salad tossed with Vinny’s Italian House Vinaigrette Dressing. From eclectic artifacts and family portraits to rich wood floors and checkered tablecloths, we’ll transport you and your family to the Old Country. The moment you step into Vinny’s Dubuque, you'll swear Nana Lu is hard at work in our kitchen. You'll smell the slow-cooking marinara sauce and feel like part of the familia. • Family Recipes Passed Down 5 Generations • Pasta Bowls and Baked & Stuffed Pastas • Chicken and Veal Specialties • Vinny’s Thin Crust Pizza • Extensive Wine List • Import & Domestic Brews

Top review

Maryvip

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

We enjoy going to Vinny’s. The food is great and the staff is top notch!!!

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Popular dish

House Salad

Eatery A

4.7

4.7 (538)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Eatery A is Des Moines's destination for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Perfecting simple dishes that focus on local, quality ingredients, we strive to offer our guests exotic flavor profiles that let the ingredients take center stage.

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Nancy

Dined today

first time here at the suggestion of my son…highly recommend!

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The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.7

4.7 (774)

$30 and under

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

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Patrick

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Too loud and being seated next to the door and being blasted with cold air everytime the door was opened was no fun. Most likely not coming back.

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.7

4.7 (205)

$30 and under

Sushi

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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Laura

Dined today

EVERYTHING was delicious, fresh, excellent presentations, perfect timing between courses❣️ Dipping Crab, Tuna Tower, Godzilla Bomb, Everything Smoked Salmon. Our waiter Tristan's favorite Amazon Roll is now one of our favorites too❣️. Thank you Open Table for recommending Blue Sushi Sake Grill when we arrived in Des Moines.

Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

4.6 (219)

$31 to $50

American

Urbandale

About the restaurant

Lively & flavorful tapas along with vibrant cocktails offer a unique shared experience that challenges the traditional. At Aura, it's good vibes only! Our invigorating environment is the perfect place to gather friends & family.

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Allison

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Had an amazing meal at Aura! The food and drinks were excellent, the portions were big and satisfying, and the staff was wonderful!

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Experience

Happy Hour Everyday!

Woodbury’s Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (277)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sioux City

About the restaurant

An American Steakhouse” offers upscale rustic cuisine in an elegant and sleek setting with non-stop service. Enjoy a creative take on Midwest food. Woodbury's offers dry aged steaks, fresh seafood, and a great selection of appetizers and signature cocktails.

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Pamela

Dined today

I had an incredible dining experience at Woodbury Steakhouse! From start to finish, everything was absolutely amazing. The food was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and exceeded all expectations. The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and professional, which made the evening even more enjoyable. It’s clear that the team here is dedicated to creating a top-notch experience for their guests. My family and I will definitely be back soon. Highly recommend!

Granite City Food & Brewery - Davenport

4.3

4.3 (437)

$30 and under

American

Davenport

About the restaurant

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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Lisa

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Excellent service, delicious food! Great experience

Dave & Buster's - Des Moines

4.0

4 (112)

$30 and under

American

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Whitney

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Food was all fantastic and waitress did an excellent job with our large group. We will be back!

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Experience

Sunday SIP Night

Keller's American Grill - Isle Casino Bettendorf

3.9

3.9 (477)

$30 and under

American

Bettendorf

About the restaurant

Upscale luxury with down home comfort. Stop by to experience the modern twists we put on the classics. We’ll host an assortment of specialty drinks and refreshments with a simple side of elegance, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy. Health and Safety Plan: https://www.islebettendorf.com/health-and-safety

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Rick

Dined 3 days ago

Server brought us the wrong drinks - we asked for Leinenkugels seasonal - brought us a different beer. Brought us dirty glasses to pour our drinks in to. Server did not ask if we wanted refills on our drinks - the answer would have been yes. Brought our check but never checked if we wanted dessert - the answer was yes. I gave my players card and ID to the server and he kept giving it back to my husband. Server sat in corner on his phone most of the time. Seemed like he didn't care. My husband and I both worked in service industry when we were young and tend to be generous with our tipping but he did the minimum so no 20% + tip for him. Always have enjoyed the staff and food at Kellers but this was a disappointment.

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