The Iowa tavern

2103 Des Moines Ave, Burlington
(319) 753-2634

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Jason S

Note: Reopened under new ownership and management in July 2024 - come visit the new Iowa Tavern. (Closed on Mondays)

*Outstanding* breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches (I'm willing to argue they are likely the best in Burlington and word of mouth that I received is supporting that), excellent service, super clean, and spacious seating at high-top tables, the bar, and regular tables. Lunch-hour environment (my only experience so far) is well-lit and conducive to meal-time discussion around the table. Service is friendly and relatable with prompt food prep and attentive check-ins. Even the cook came out to see that our meals were pleasing. Loved it. (!) Plus, if they are doing tenderloins this well, I can't wait to find out what other magic they're producing in the kitchen. Eager to return on future trips to the area and start a crawl through the menu. Highest recommendation. Not to be missed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim Inghram

Food and service was great!

Craig Dean

Great food, excellent service and friendly staff.

J T

Best place in town 😃

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jen Arnold

Food was great, service was great and food came out sooner than we expected because they were BUSY! Definitely will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

ramon schmitz

Over all it was a good time

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

David McManis

Busy on a Friday night, while staff was working hard, they stayed friendly. I’ll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kent Rhum

The bartender was great and the ribeye sanmich was good.sure I will be back to try the other menu items. And they have Bud select stocked

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Brandon Diehl

Stopped in for food because pookies was closed. Dee made cheeseburgers that wereA+.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jordan Vantiger

Wonderful food my tenderloin was huge and the bartender overheard my wife had an allergy to gluten and made her some delicious grilled catfish. What a wonderful staff thank you Mike, Misty, and management. Ps best bathrooms in Burlington.

Dietary restrictions: Grilled catfish/ Gluten allergy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew kuhlman

Tiffany is the

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Master Disaster

Stopped in for food because pookies was closed. Dee made cheeseburgers that wereA+.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda Adkisson

Will most definitely be visiting again very soon!! Tacos are amazing!!Best in the area!!Great and timely service!!Thank you Tammy!!

Kid-friendliness: My daughter was able to come have tacos with me and i felt it was an overall good exsperience for the both of us!

Kelly Walgren

Had a great meal last night. Taco Thursday. Good, fast service. Very clean. Thanks Tammy !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

B Robair (Ben)

Since April of 2022 I been eating the catfish dinner on Fridays, no complaints from me. For those who don't like, just don't eat and stop reading stupidity

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