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Iowa boasts a broad array of dining options to satisfy any taste. Discover 99 restaurants (one for each county) to get you started. Happy dining!
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2nd Street Emporium
Since 1980, 2nd Street Emporium has had friendly waiters serving quality food in Webster City. The Emporium offers a fine-dining experience with a special focus on their mouth-watering steaks that are cut fresh daily at the restaurant. Head in on a Monday evening to take full advantage of their Steak Night specials.
Antojitos Carmen
Fresh and authentic are two words that diners use to describe Antojitos Carmen, a cozy Mexican restaurant located in downtown Columbus Junction. Everything on the menu is homemade - from the salsa down to the tortillas.
Barrel Drive In
Step back in time with a visit to this old-fashioned drive in boasting a delicious home-made menu. From broasted chicken, burgers and infamous onion rings to milkshakes, there's something to satisfy everyone.
Big Grove Brewery
The restaurant features 14 changing taps that include their own beers – brewed on-site in Solon – as well as guest brews. Food is created using as many local ingredients as possible. The tater tot casserole, made with housemade mushroom soup, is a favorite side item.
Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium
Enjoy three distinct eateries in one at the Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium where unique cooking techniques such as wood-fire, hardwood charcoal and smoke turn out world-class, made-from-scratch meals.
Cobble Hill Eatery & Dispensary
The James Beard Foundation named chef and co-owner Andy Schumacher a semifinalist for the Best Chef in the Midwest in 2015. The menu, which changes seasonally due to availability of local produce in Cedar Rapids, includes ingredients like smoked popcorn grits and barrel-aged hot sauce jus.
Crane & Pelican
Housed in a historic former riverboat captain's home that offers views of the nearby Mississippi River, only the ambiance at the Crane and Pelican can match the food made with fresh, local ingredients.
Emerald's
The back room of this local mainstay features a charming front porch built inside the restaurant. Diners rave about the tomato basil soup.
Galleria de Paco
World-renowned artist Paco Rosic painstakingly recreated the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling using only spray paint to create an unforgettable ambiance. The family-owned restaurant serves dishes with a European flair.
Ila on Main
Named after the chef's mother, Ila, the menu at this restaurant focuses on local and sustainable ingredients. Order off the a la carte menu anytime to create a custom meal or come for Sunday brunch where the omelets are the star.
La Tavola
Enjoy Italian cuisine at its best. La Tavola serves wonderfully crafted entrees that will keep you coming back for more. And with a cozy atmosphere and mouthwatering desserts? That’s amore.
Milk & Honey
This community-minded restaurant serves high quality, locally sourced foods, including many organic and vegetarian options.
Northwestern Steakhouse
This North Iowa institution has been serving the best Greek steaks (that is, flavored with butter and a special blend of Greek seasoning) in the Midwest since 1930. Although the steaks are the main attraction, diners also drool over the spaghetti which is topped with the same Greek sauce as the steaks.
Peppercorn Pantry
A small-town tearoom loaded with elegant charm, The Peppercorn Pantry serves brunch, lunch and afternoon coffee with desserts like raspberry parfait pie and Snickers cheesecake. After dining, browse the adjoining gift shop and their signature line of homemade dressings and sauces.
Prairie Canary
"Local" is the best word to describe Grinnell's charming Prairie Canary Restaurant and Bar where Chef Paul Durr makes a special effort to showcase local products and food producers.
Salvatore's Ristorante
A local staple for more than 30 years, the restaurant’s Italian wine list is one of the most extensive in the area. The delectable Italian food is created from recipes handed down through multiple generations of the Vitale family.
Schera's
Serving food honoring the town’s namesake (Algerian leader Emir Adb El Kader), Schera’s serves a mixture of Mediterranean flavors and Iowa classics. Meaning, you can get za’atar and shawarma served along with pork tenderloins and fried pickles. Not to miss are Schera’s special prix fixe dinners paired with rare wines and beers. Check their website for dates.
Signature's Supper Club
If prime rib is your passion, Signature's Supper Club is your place. Northern Iowa's and southern Minnesota's premier supper club also features salads, sandwiches, seafood and more.
Simple Table
This charming restaurant offers a unique menu with hand-made multi-cultural food, all with a slight Japanese twist. Test your taste buds with any selection from their ever-changing menu.
The Continental
The Continental Hotel is a historic gem located on the square in Centerville, built by one of Appanoose County’s most successful businessmen, Morgan E. Cline. Dine on steak and prime rib at Lucile’s and then make a reservation to stay the night in a completely updated executive suite.
The Diving Elk
This gastropub brings locally sourced foods and and a variety of regional craft beers to Sioux City's Historic Fourth Street. Try the 14-ounce bone-in Heritage Farm pork chop, served with patatas bravas (fried potatoes in a spicy red sauce).
The Gathering Table
Fresh Iowa-grown fruits and vegetables and locally-raised beef and poultry are the centerpieces of The Gathering Table’s menu. And when they say "farm to table," they mean it – diners can stroll the on-site garden and orchard before enjoying their meal. Open seasonally on Fridays for lunch and dinner.
