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- MMariaKansas City / Kansas •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGood and drinks were excellent. I am looking forward to going again.More infoTribute Eatery & Bar$$$$• American• Coralville•4.8
- JJosephGoldChicago / Illinois •20 reviews5.0Dined on May 16, 2026We had a great experience on our first visit to Tavern Blue. It was over graduation weekend and I expected it to be chaotic, but the restaurant was prepared. The food was great, the service was excellent, and even the manager came around to the tables with leis for the graduates - nice touch! Thank you!More infoTavern Blue$$$$• American• Coralville•4.1
- TTishlyIowa •1 review5.0Dined on May 10, 2026We loved having 30% off apps and drinks. It was a good place to bring our kids and we enjoyed the entire experience.More info30hop Coralville$$$$• American• Coralville•4.7
- KKathleenChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 18, 2026Great atmosphere. Service a little slow (very crowded night) but the food made up for it. Salmon and burrata were excellent. Would definitely go back.More info401 Oak$$$$• Contemporary American• Iowa City•3.4
- TTheresaGoldChicago / Illinois •5 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 22, 2026We enjoyed a delicious dinner and watched the awesome Iowa mbb win last night. It’s a great place to have a casual meal and watch sports. Excellent, friendly service too! A+++More infoIowa Athletic Club$$$$• American• Coralville•4.9
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You are in for a treat when you make plans to dine out in charming Iowa City. Situated in the middle of farm country, this is the perfect location to enjoy American cuisine sourced from locally grown ingredients. Everything from healthy salads and vegetable soup to thick steaks and perfectly seasoned chicken dishes is available in both casual American cafes and upscale restaurants. You can also sit down to enjoy a deep-dish pizza with your family, or head to an ethnic restaurant for a unique dining experience when you need a change of pace. Some of the cultural venues that you can find in Iowa City boast Mexican fare, such as tacos and enchiladas, as well as Italian, Japanese, Chinese and much more.
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Child friendly restaurants in Iowa City include 30hop Coralville, Tavern Blue and Tribute Eatery & Bar