16 Best Bars in Bettendorf

“What an amazing experience we had. The atmosphere is awesome, the food is great, and the staff were incredible. The owner was super friendly and welcoming! I’ve got a family now but when I’m able to make it out this will definitely be one of my stops. Great job y’all!“

“The Q is a great local bar. Go in a few times and they start to remember your name and what you like. I’ve never had a bad time there and enjoy going.“

“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!!“

“Stop it! Just get here. Stop reading this review and go get in your car and drive there. You have already had one of the best times you've ever had in a joint these folks put together. This one is not different. Price, quality, atmosphere, service. Home run.“

“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!“

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

“My new favorite lunch place. Food is fabulous. Absolutely love the chia tea ☕️“

“I’ve stumbled across this place and it’s my new spot. breakfast is so delicious! 🤤 everyone is so friendly !“

“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!“

“Burgers were fantastic. Had the Pb and J burger and it worked , I believe due to the soft bun and the patties were the perfect size. Will definitely be back.“

“wow. what a place. really great people. wonderful place. maybe the best. The food has just been hitting every time! had the corn beef and cabbage, the Mrs. had the crab dip. wow wa we woo! Wonderful staff all around... 10/10 Really really great“

“Natalie and Zack said I had to do this so I did this“

“Food was fantastic, service was quick and friendly. We had our dog with us as we were driving back on a road trip and a server brought him a water dish and continued to bring us water to refill it. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back next time we drive through!“

“really great place to go to listen you live music. need a bigger women's restroom!!!! lol but love this place“

“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!“

“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!“