Restaurants in Bettendorf

“Great atmosphere, great service….recommend it”

“Great food and drinks! Highly recommend if you’re looking for some authentic Mexican made from scratch!”

“We had several employees recommend trying Smash Pizza for our employee lunch. We are glad they did! The pizza was exceptional. The crust was delish. Thank you all!”

“We love the environment of Five Cities and how welcoming the staff is. Wish the 50% app were still a thing from Central Standard.”

“This was my first time for Mediterranean food, and it was fantastic! The food, service and staff were exceptional!”

“Really nice atmosphere. Very nice bartenders. Bathrooms very clean & even have cell phone holder!! Great live music. Beautiful outdoor patio with fireplace. Only suggestion would be to add some baffles in the ceiling to help with noise. Fun place, recommend!!”

“Beautiful place with AMAZING food, Chef Juan is the best. You can't go wrong with anything he prepares!”

“First time ordering Angerer Eats and we had lasagna tonight and let me tell you, it was delicious! excited to try the meatloaf tomorrow. Thank you for your delicious meals!”

“We recently had a "private party" at Adventurous to celebrate a retirement. We have been coming to Adventurous since the taproom was opened. The vibe is amazing and the staff is fantastic. Jami was so great to work with in getting the party scheduled and figuring out how we wanted to set things up to the beer. The communication was excellent and we felt so comfortable that the day would be just we wanted it to be. The day was perfect (we drove over 2 hours as well as did all of those invited to join us) and cannot say enough about Jami and team at Adventurous.”

“Seriously love coming in here. Brooklyn is so amazing and makes the best drinks. She’s so attentive and sweet!”

“We just visited for the first time. The service was great. Our waiter was perfect and kept our drinks filled and checked on us a lot. The food was good. It wasn’t the best or anything better than other restaurants. But, it was pricier. On top of that they charge $1 extra for ranch, which we tend to eat a lot of. And, there’s a $2 charge for using credit card. We didn’t know about either of these until we got our bill. I would consider this an average restaurant that’s a little pricier than others in the area.”

“What a wonderful place! My parents and I have become regulars here because of our favorite 6 ounce filet cooked to perfection, wonderful atmosphere, and the sweetest servers in the world! Thank you to our favorite waitress (blonde lady with glasses) for sending us home with the best peach cobbler in the world!”

“First time visiting and it was overall a pleasant experience. The service and food was good. The spice level is difficult to determine. We both ordered medium spice. My dish was too spicy, but the other dish was not. We will be returning to try again.”

“From our very first visit to our most recent, we’ve loved the food here! Everything is incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and the customer service is just as wonderful. This has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in the QC!”

“I had never heard of Tony's until they opened the new location in Bettendorf. Talk about good food! I'm a huge fan of Chicago style pizza. I was sad when the Davenport Godfather's closed. And I hate driving all the way to Silvis to order a pizza and then eat it lukewarm after I finally get home. This hits the spot. And breakfast? You couldn't get that at a Godfather's. The wait staff are really friendly and helpful. Latisha was my server, and she was great. It was like she could read my mind when I needed her. The prices are reasonable, and the food is excellent. 5 stars!”

“Great food and very friendly service! The owner always asks about what’s going on in your life as well!”

“My first time visiting this place yesterday. I enjoyed the whatever bowl. I will be returning tomorrow. 😊 The ladies at Virginia Beach store was very welcoming and friendly.”

“Our server Christian was awesome. Great oaxacan old fashioned! Enjoyed the Jamaica margarita as well. Food was top notch as well. Very cool atmosphere. We will be back!”

“Very good. We ordered take out. Everything as requested. Something for everyone, vegetarian, meat eaters and delicious fruit lovers sandwiches!”

“Fun spot to hang out! Plus check out The Full Nelson Catering and Food Truck debute at The Q!!”

“One of my favorite places to go, fun and friendly atmosphere and great service. The owners are amazing people.”

“Excellent service! Food was hot and fresh. Buffet was clean as well as the arcade. 5 star will be back!”

“Our food was very plain and bland. Service was good, prices high for quality of food. Some plates at other tables look better than ours. Just average & was hoping for amazing!”

“Unique cafe with a wonderful atmosphere to share special events or time with family and friends. And the coffee, drinks and food are exceptional. Congratulations to the founders of this amazing cafe!!!”

“Ate there with my boy Lucas (well known guy in the QC) for our lunch break and were very impressed by the friendliness of the staff and how clean the shop was. This place is perfect for the event plex area and I’m sure the community will love having them on busy days!”

“Chef's Island Express is an absolute gem, delivering an incredible culinary experience that transports you straight to the Caribbean. From the moment you walk in, you're met with the friendliest staff, whose genuine warmth and attentiveness make you feel right at home. They are happy to guide you through the menu, ensuring a wonderful experience from start to finish.
The food itself is nothing short of phenomenal. The Jamaican jerk chicken and Hawaiian rice are a standout combination, with the meat so tender it falls right off the bone. For the price, the portions are unbelievably generous—you'll likely have enough for a second meal, making it an exceptional value. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, capturing the authentic tastes of the islands. Whether you opt for a savory rice bowl or delicious jerk tacos, you can't go wrong. The quality, taste, and cost-effectiveness of this place are truly unmatched.”

“Great stop to start your day!”

“Food was amazing. Great & friendly staff. We were in and out in about 30-40 minutes and they were super busy but we got a table right away. Prices are great for the servings you get. Will definitely be coming back now that I know their family friendly (first time at this place so wasn't sure what to expect)”

“This is a great place to eat . Food was very good very friendly staff. Will go back next week r in the area. Janette”

“I freaking love whitey's! We come almost every other day and i personally get a 1.5 qt and eat it all right there! Their ice-cream is the best in the widwest! Shout out whitey's! The workers are great and they are all happy to see us when we walk in! They ask what flavor today! Ella and Tyler deserve a raise! In fact all of the workers do! (sorry I forgot most of the names) but this is our go to location the people are great and the ice cream is great! All around a great place!”

“Ok, so I came to the quad cities on work/vacation and my buddy insisted on me having Dlua taco shop. I ended up coming here many times, but this is what hook me one time I ordered some tacos and an Horchata. I asked the cashier if they could do an Horchata latte. He said no, but the owner was there and they had just gotten a latte machine so he poured me an espresso shot over my Horchata. So good!!! I tried their steak burrito, steak tacos, and Quesa Birria tacos on different days. Tried my friends carnitas 👌🏾 all Solid! Another thing that I really liked is that they use non-GMO quality tortillas for the win!!!! I ended up getting one of their cool Mexican shirts too.”

“Me and my entire family have been coming here for years! We have never had a disappointing experience! The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and personable. The quality of the ingredients has always been consistently fresh. This place is always very high on my recommendation list of places to go eat at when in the Quad Cities. The best part is, they're locally owned and operated!!!”

“the eggplant panini is the love of my life”

“Service was phenomenal, the owner is sooo kind! The Dubai chocolate pancakes are the bomb! Will be back again and again!”

“I love this place so much, so many good options for toppings and flavors. Do be careful if you're allergic to pineapple though, if you choose to get the gummy bears. The pale yellow bears are pineapple flavor”

“Great experience! Great food! Will definitely come back!”

“Absolutely amazing customer service. I had a problem with shipping (nothing to do with Cookies and Dreams) and the response was so personal and responsive -it made me feel well treated. And the cookies are absolutely delicious. A home run for me”

“I miss working there. all the customers, and the fun just working with Mickey, Bill, and, my love to hate and love to just be near kelly”

“I knew I loved this bar. Great & professional staff every night. I finally ordered a burger and that burger was the best - truly optimal. Their basket-deals are a great deal. Heather cooked my burger to perfection”

“Great old fashioned food. Great service.”

“Best sushi in the Quad Cities! The staff is friendly and efficient, we LOVE going”

“This place is up there with Whiteys because it makes there ice cream different soso I really enjoy how great it taste and all the flavors they have”

“100% best food, and I am vegetarian- exceptional mimosa options!! Clean friendly cool place and how have I missed this. I live in Bettendorf!! 5 out of 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“quite literally everything was perfect. the food was amazing. the staff was attentive and showed a lot of care to everyone there. they made my 50th bday great! we will be back! and I'm telling everyone I know about the place. thank you!”

“Food was excellent, and beer top notch! Service was outstanding!”

“We are from out of town and wanted something close to our hotel. The food and service were top notch! Can’t say enough about this place. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely return.”

“Waterfront Deli Quad Cities provided lunch today for our work event. Food was ready exactly on time and exactly as ordered. EVERYONE at our meeting commented on how great the soup, sandwiches & side salads were. I think we all ate 2 cookies each as well! Thank you Waterfront Deli for an awesome experience.🤩🤩🤩”

“This is a great place to eat . Food was very good very friendly staff. Will go back next week r in the area. Janette”

“Everything was done on time. My order was exactly what I got. And the guy at the window was very friendly and quick to get my pizza and sides out to me. I did use the drive-thru.”

“We have eaten here for years. The food is always good. Love the selection and the owners always accommodate special orders. A good price for a lot of food.”

“Outstanding pastries and sandwiches, definitely worth the price!!!”

“Catering 🍦Ice Cream Sundae Bar The ice cream sundae bar was an absolute hit at our wedding reception! From the rustic setup to the delicious flavors, everything added a nostalgic, feel-good touch. Guests of all ages loved the ice cream, thoughtful presentation, and service. The team was friendly and professional. Their service was smooth and cheerful- our guests share many compliments including engaging conversations. Cristina was easy to work with and I highly recommend to anyone planning a special event!”

“The food was amazing. Our waiter Jacob was the best we've ever had anywhere and the overall experience very memorable! Can't wait to come back!”

“I was at the bar when the incident occurred with the customer vaping. Owner asked him politely to please not vape. The customer was unnecessarily offended even though there were signs stating no smoking or vaping. Riverside is very friendly and welcoming- veterans included. Great food, great staff!”

“We had La Flama on Wheels for a birthday party and it was well worth the money! The service was amazing and the food was so good! Everyone really enjoyed the food. Most people had more than one helping. All the kids loved seeing the truck and thought it was super cool. The staff was supportive and incredibly accommodating. I will for-sure be using La Flama for our next party. I highly recommend La Flama on Wheels for any special occasion. It was so much fun and super delicious!!!! 🌮🎈🌮”

“Service is phenomenal amazing an that food taste so delightfully coke-cola products an Jarritos monsters agua de orchata! :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“It's nice to have MLK day off from work - three-day weekends are great from school, and their just as good in adult life. After a day spent largely across the river in Rock Island and East Moline, I took a rest at home. I needed a night cap and some dinner however. What better way to accomplish both of those things than a quick trip out to a nearby bar?I have no other reason to traverse Central Avenue in Bettendorf. I live within a 5 minute drive of Central Ave Tap, but I don't need to visit Neil Armstrong Elementary, nor is there anything else along the road for me to visit currently. I've driven by before on my way to visit friends that live in the area, just never stopped in here ever for a drink or food. Well, that changes tonight - I needed a gin and tonic and a burger before bed!There's not too much to say about Central Ave Tap. Its a bar in the bottom half of a building all to itself. There're two pool tables, a few dart boards, and a long bar that runs the whole length of the space. Newish wood laminate floor covers most of the inside, as does the newer looking drop ceiling. There's a TouchTunes jukebox along the wall - one of the new variety that lets anyone with the corresponding phone app play anything they like with the touch of a button from their phone. Suffice to say, the space is well maintained and clean.I settled at the bar on my visit and got my gin and tonic to start. They only had well gin - Fleischmann's I think? - it was fine, made a good G&T. After a quick perusal of the menu, I settled on a burger and fries, both of which I got to watch the bartender prepare right from my seat at the bar. This was a new experience for me - the stove and, really, the entire kitchen area are right there, unsegregated from the rest of the space, to watch as you please. It was actually kind of neat, plus the food came out super fresh.I enjoyed both the burger and fries. The burger was a simple pre-formed frozen patty, but it tasted fresh all the same. The fries were crinkle cut, fried to crispy perfection. The total portion size was exactly what I needed for the evening - not too much, not too little.Given a similar urge, I'd come back here for another burger. It felt kind of weird just randomly coming here. The space had the distinct feeling of being a local pup, a sort of common space for mostly those that lived close by. I hope I didn't intrude much. It's definitely a nice space. Thanks Central Ave Tap!”

“There's literally a Starbucks store not a block down Middle Road from this one. I know it's pretty much a hackneyed and tired observation at this point, but I still feel compelled to make it. At any rate, I happened to be doing some shopping within the HyVee that contains this Starbucks and decided to stop here for a tea and pastry. Never done this before, but felt compelled to do so today.This place has a weird look. The accent lighting fixtures in most Starbucks are present across the trellis that surrounds this location, but they do nothing to add to the functionality or overall appearance of the location, as uncovered 4 ft florescent light fixtures provide the same harsh white light common to this and most other Hy Vee locations. It's kind of a bummer - I wish Hy Vee would fix this.I got an Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade and an Iced Lemon Loaf. No issues with either - they were of the quality expected of any other Starbucks. I enjoyed both while sitting at one of the two tables adjacent to the kiosk while looking at this location's particularly strange painting that I swear every Starbucks has to have their own version of.In summary, the food and drink of this Starbucks was standard fare, but the grocery store ambiance took away something from the experience. I think if Hy Vee fixed their lighting around the Starbucks, this would be better. Don't know how they'd do that - maybe add a separate drop ceiling around the area to make it a little darker? Anyway, thanks Starbucks!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of coffee, tea, and pastry will satisfy the meatless consumers among us.

Kid-friendliness: None of the employees seemed anti-child. Specific to their seating, there aren't child seats.

Parking: There's a large parking lot available outside the Hy Vee that can also be used by those wanting to partake in this Starbucks.

Wheelchair accessibility: There's no real wheelchair seating right at this Starbucks. If needed, however, you could probably go to the Hy Vee dining area close by to find something suitable.”

“While visiting the QC area from out of town, we stopped by for a late morning treat! We always try to support locally-owned and operated businesses and Gravastar did NOT disappoint! I like flavor without a lot of extra “stuff” in my coffee, including little to no cream. The barista acknowledged this and recommended the Peanut Butter Pup custom cold brew, Black. It was absolutely delicious!!! My daughter loves Caramel and chocolate and the barista recommended a California Dream, which is caramel sauce and white chocolate. It received rave reviews from a super picky teen! My tween son ordered an Orange July-Us smoothie which was fervently consumed and declared to be “Amazing!” To eat, we also ordered a BAE Breakfast Sammie - it was scrumptious - and a Chicken Bacon Ranch flatbread pizza. Both of these tasted like they were from a restaurant and came out piping hot and packed with flavor. You could tell they were hand-made with care and they were delicious!!! The ambiance at Gravastar is also so well-constructed. You can tell it was designed and created with intention and clarity that supports their vision and theme very well. Bravo 👏! Well-done! Everyone - do yourself a favor and stop by Gravastar. Skip the chains. Support local. Tell your friends. You’ll be happy you did!”

“Went there with my wife and 5 kids on the 4th of July. Place was packed with people. Excellent customer service, surprisingly timely service with the amount of customers in the small lobby, and everyone in my family enjoyed their treat!!”

“While I'm not a Starbucks frequented due to the fact that I don't like the way they roast their coffee. It's over roasted in my opinion and I buy my beans from other sources where I can buy high quality medium/light roasted beans. But I digress. We as a family like their mixed iced tea drinks so we buy those and we get the coffee grounds. This Starbucks bags them up, all espresso picks BTW, and puts them out for people to take. Like I thought all Starbucks do, which isn't the case. They were very happy when we came in to get some. I live in Davenport, but I'll drive over here instead of going to the rude Starbucks on Kimberly.”

“Nice vibe for sure I enjoyed the service and cleanliness. One thing I could bank on is that I definitely did better at The Lone Wolf then in the casino, hopefully they get back to even running side by side so we can keep are tabs paid up with all the big winnings. Thanks Lone Wolf!”

“They VERY recently changed hours and we were unaware, came in with a decent sized party and they accommodated us with no issue and no complaints even though we were very willing to grab our tab and get out of their way. They even turned the football game on for us! Food was great, drinks were great, service was OUTSTANDING! We’ve patronized this location for a couple years now and have every intention to continue!”

“I was here everyday for a couple of months, working on a business next door. Food always tastes fresh (especially the fries which are very important) and not soggy. The manager seems great and so are the employees.”

“One of our favorite places to come for some cold beers, good wine, and great time !!”

“I have always enjoyed going to the healthy hub but I hadn’t been for a while. Today I decided to grab a shake for lunch since I was pressed for time and I am so happy I did! I had the best experience chatting with the owner. She is always so helpful and friendly! I look forward to going back soon!”

“Our team was in town for a sporting event. The staff accommodated our large party (make reservations), the food was delicious, served quickly for the large group, and our server even matched up child/parent for separate checks. Great night out!”

“GIRL SAVED ME FROM A SPIDER ON MY CAR SO I COULD FINALLY ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW AND GET MY COFFEE THIS MORNING💪🏾✊🏿😂 BEST WORKER EVER!!! LOVE HER!!!”

“The food was very good, didnt have to wait long for it. The waitress a very short girl with dark hair was a really nice girl. She did her job well for the only person there besides the cook. It could have been a little cleaner, but she was by herself. And it look like there was alot stuff maybe taken off the walls at the downtown location of Davenport. Like I said the food was delicious. We will be back..??”

“I’ve been meaning to write this review! First, I want to say that the owners are very kind people, and I was absolutely impressed with their pizza! Best crust ever! We ordered a couple of appetizers as well and they were also quite tasty! We will definitely be back and we highly recommend this establishment for pizza! Sooooo yummy!🥰 Staff knows their menu and makes great recommendations! Our server was wonderful.”

“Been here at least 100 times over the years. Always good service. Yesterday, Kaleb served us. I believe he is new but he did a great job. Very kind and respectful to us, especially my son who ordered. You have a good staff!”

“Had a terrible experience at Hardee's and the manager called me back and told me to bring my family in and she would make sure it was handled. She definitely made sure that our food was made perfect and fast. This was exactly how every fast food restaurant should run, fast, fluent, and effectively getting the correct orders out. Thanks guys!!!”

“We used Happy Joe’s for our employee lunch. The food was ready to go when ordered and tasted great. Thanks so much for the good food!”

“Let me start off by saying I have a food allergy to onion's. I what I ordered had onion, I did tell the waitress I have a food allergy. They brought out the food, right after that the management came out to tell the beans have onion in it and changed the beans for extra rice. Now to me that is awesome. I love when a restaurant will come out and say something. 5 STARS 🌟 all the way”

“good service and fresh food”

“We just ate here for the first time. We loved the Irish Pub decor! Our waiter, Zack, was awesome! They have Guinness and Smithwicks on tap, so I could have my favorite drink, half of each! Very difficult to find here locally. Zack knew it was called a “blacksmith”! Our food was very good and arrived fast. We will definitely be back for corned beef and cabbage at the end of the month! Great experience!”

“Thank you for being open on this icy day! We just had a baby and the wife was craving a breakfast sandwich! Your team still coming into work durring an ice storm made that new momma so happy! Thank you so much”

“Bettendorf is our halfway stop to home and we were looking for a good pizza. We found Harris and ordered on the road. Food was done exactly when promised. There was a slight mess up on order but staff quickly remedied it and more than made up for it. We will definitely get pizza here again. Food was perfect!”

“This was my first visit to Smoothie King. As I was sitting at the local Smoothie King waiting for my order a young lady walked in and went up to the counter. As she was greeted by the staff she began to cry. I heard her say “I am sorry I’m just nervous.” The female employee asked her if she was there for an interview and she nodded yes. The employee then said “don’t be nervous. Everyone here is nice.” They had her take a seat. Shortly after, the Shift Lead Kionna came out and sat down with her and approached her with the biggest warm smile and a calm and reassuring tone. She said “I didn’t know about your interview today so I’m nervous and you’re neevous. Everything will be ok.” And then the interview started! We need more people like the ladies at Smoothie King!!! AND our smoothies were delicious too! ♥️”