Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Iowa

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most scenic view in Iowa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Twin Springs Supper Club

4.9

4.9 (821)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Decorah

About the restaurant

Enjoy a tradional Supper Club experience in the scenic hills and valleys minutes from downtown Decorah. We have prepared the very best in Steaks, Chops and Seafood in the area utilizing locally sourced products. Our full service bar won't disappoint as our mixologist create some unique speciality drinks.

Top review

Kristin

Dined 2 days ago

Wow, food and service was amazing. Took my daughter and her friend there for their Birthdays, owner stopped over to wish them both a Happy Birthday. Steak was cooked a perfect medium-rare and tasted great. Will definitely go back!

CRAVE - Sioux City

4.8

4.8 (770)

$30 and under

American

Sioux City

About the restaurant

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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Holly

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding dinner with a friend. Food and drinks were amazing. Anna, our server, went above and beyond!! Highly recommend Crave and Anna!

Martini's Grille

4.7

4.7 (1133)

$31 to $50

Steak

Burlington

About the restaurant

Martini's Grille is the Great American Steakhouse featuring top quality Midwest beef and pork, fresh seafood daily, and world-famous Chicken Lips! The cocktail list includes over 50 classic and designer cocktails. The panoramic view of the Mississippi is perfect for casual dining or upscale private parties and wine dinners. In addition, Martini's features a patio during the summer months and an upscale venue for private events.

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Eric

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Great staff and incredible food. Perfect for a date night

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Popular dish

Petite Filet

Ruthie's Steak & Seafood at the Rhythm City Casino

4.7

4.7 (1614)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Davenport

About the restaurant

Ruthie’s is a high rise, fine dining experience. With a beautiful view (especially during the sunset hours), it’s the perfect place for your next birthday, anniversary, or special occasion meal. Our steak and seafood options are top notch. From lamb to lobster to filet mignon, we only serve the best at our establishment. We even serve gluten and nut free choices, so you won’t have to worry about indulging with us. All you need to bring is good company for a great evening.

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Joann

Dined 3 days ago

Great view, awesome food, and the server was on very professional.

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

Popular dish

Filet Medallions & Shrimp

Popular dish

Atlantic Salmon

Mulberry Street Tavern

4.7

4.7 (574)

$31 to $50

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.

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StewartVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Wonderful evening. Great menu and wine suggestions; excellent food and service.

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Popular dish

Half Chicken

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.7

4.7 (210)

$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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Shelley

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Always excellent food, drinks, and service! We love this place!

The Waterfront Grille - Okoboji

4.5

4.5 (203)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Cedar Falls / Waterloo

About the restaurant

The Waterfront Grille is a restaurant on the shores of Lake Okoboji with indoor/outdoor seating boasting stunning lake views. Just steps away from Bridges Bay Resort, Waterfront Grille offers steak, seafood, pasta, pizza, burgers, specialty crepes, entrée salads, appetizers, and more! You will also find an extensive Gluten-Free menu available upon request. We look forward to serving you!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

Mary was fantastic. Good was wonderful. Wine was excellent.

Woodbury’s Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (278)

$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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BeccaVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Our first time there and was very impressed! Will be back!!

Bass Street Chop House

4.4

4.4 (1532)

$31 to $50

Steak

Moline

About the restaurant

Bass Street Chop House, located in Moline, Illinois, is a prime steakhouse featuring the finest cuts of hand-selected U.S.D.A. prime and choice dry aged cuts of meat and jet-fresh seafood. Bass Street provides casually elegant fine dining that is complemented by the great tasting steaks, chops and seafood, skillfully served 7 nights a week. The ideal location for your VIP corporate dinner or your family and friends.

Bass Street Chop House offers the Quad Cities, private dining spaces for special events and a full service bar. The Chop Bar offers signature cocktails, extensive wine, bourbon, single malt scotch collection, as well as a Chop Bar Menu featuring outstanding sandwiches.

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James

Dined 2 days ago

Bass Street was a great experience. The filet was cooked to perfection, and the service and atmosphere was excellent. The crab cake was very good but a bit on the salty side. Will definitely be going back soon.

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Popular dish

Hanger Steak

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