Restaurants in Council Bluffs

“Awesome bbq! And the staff was very helpful and friendly too! I highly recommend!”

“Me encanta el servicio lo antento que a uno lo antiendan bien”

“Truly the best meal prep service I’ve ever used. Alejandra is so sweet and considerate. The food is always fresh and I’m glad I found an affordable option for healthy meals!”

“Nice, quiet and clean restaurant to enjoy a good meal and share a memory. Our server was very nice and attentive to our needs. Prices were reasonable with plenty of options. Definitely recommend this restaurant.”

“The staff is very friendly and I’ve found my bar family here! Highly recommend!!”

“We eat here quite a bit when we are in the area for work & aways come hungry. The last three times we have stopped hasn’t been the best. I feel like we are always having to find someone to fill up our drinks, appetizers aren’t put in, we were very patient on a day they had one sushi chef but was told the wait would be 20 min…an hour & 15 later our food hadn’t been started and it was so quiet in there.. I will say the sushi is amazing and always has been but table service hasn’t been there. I Would still recommended for sushi (we haven’t tried hibachi yet) just hoping the service picks up a little.”

“I have had the opportunity to have Kristin’s amazing cookies at two of my events this year! Both times the cookies were absolutely gorgeous and tasted amazing! I got so many compliments from guests and cannot wait to order more in the future! She is amazing so work with!!”

“One of my favorite council bluffs bars. Always clean service is top notch plenty of dart boards and best of all no drama always feel welcome wether it’s new people I’ve invited or just hanging out with the regulars. BEST FRIED SHRIMP in town and only $6”

“Food not served here to offer. The service was consistent and helpful. We tried this new creamy drink in a can with a peppermint taste. Was dangerously delicious 😋”

“5 stars fantastic owner.”

“My boyfriend and I’s favorite spot! Food is always on point and Keisha is our favorite waitress! 10/10 recommend”

“Jeff is the best! We have eaten here many times, and the food and service are always superb. I recommend the filet with Jack straws. The French onion soup is delicious. The desserts are also yummy. We will be back!”

“Once again we had a wonderful experience. The staff was pleasant and very prompt. The prime rib and petite filets get rave reviews from all. I am told the mushroom ragout was great, I loved the mashed potatoes! Absolutely a fantastic time spent with out of town friends. Thank you!”

“GREAT ENVIRONMENT! AND THE SOUND SYSTEM IS AMAZING!”

“Delicious pizza, and sides, potato wedges were seasoned just right, monkey bread was also great, I also had the salad bar, everything was fresh, with a good selection.”

“Shyanne and Stafanie Hooters girls are doing well tonight!”

“Great food, staff, and service. I highly recommend the Friday buffet if you enjoy crab legs. It will always be in stock and stacked. The staff is extremely quick about refilling it when low.”

“My husband and I just had lunch here and it was amazing! Great food, clean bathroom and AMAZING Mac and cheese and peach tea! Also ended up meeting one of the owners, Paul. Very nice guy, great story teller, great staff! All around 5 stars!”

“Great service and amazing food. The staff was also equally as amazing. Look forward to trying all the delicious food on their menu”

“great chicken club sandwich. can't wait till opening day”

“Found this place while traveling to visit family. Steak was better than the steakhouse ones. Sides were amazing. They have fresh brewed flavored iced tea. Servers were friendly and very responsive to needs. Atmosphere is relaxed and the restaurant is very clean.”

“Very good service the are very nice people and kindly”

“Loved the staff and the food was awesome! A very nice experience!”

“this place did awesome! they did a wonderful job on my daughters birthday cake! she turned 6 & wanted a unicorn & rainbow cake & they exceeded my expectations & my daughter loved it so much!! the taste was outstanding! the cake was very moist & the frosting was so cute & tasted like heaven! i couldn’t believe how good this was! also they were able to get this done in 2 days! WOW! great service, great cakes & i will be a continuing customer! thank you so so much! :)”

“Best Mexican food in Council Bluffs period! Small business, family owned and operated great food, best service! I will be back! Probably every day…. Thank you!”

“Excellent food, service, price, and selection!! One of my new favorites; local, quaint, delicious.”

“Excellent food! I have tried several different things here and they have all been great! I recommend the drunken noodles! I go at least once each week. There's so many more things I can't wait to try. The price is reasonable and the service is great. Lynn Leaders- Realtor”

“Always fun. I don’t get to Council Bluffs often. This is a great place to visit. Great drinks. Great staff. Good food to go. Probably better food to stay. Just saying.”

“Like my gas for the day, caring people and amazing beverages, cool events and they are really quick at what they do, highly appreciate these guys and what they do!!”

“10/10 would drink here again great bartenders”

“The daily specials are always good and a great value.”

“Our group of sports enthusiast have been spending a lot of time at 3rd Base lately, especially during March Madness. Tonight was great, Hailey stayed open for us so that we could stay and watch Iowa State Play. The outcome wan't the best but, once a fan, always a fan. Love the new remodel, the food is always hot and really good. They never miss a beat when it comes to taking care of us. Mary P, thank you for always helping to get us set up. Hailey, you were fantastic tonight THANK YOU! I would highly recommend this business.”

“We come to Legends as much as possible from Northwest Omaha...Standing Bear Lake are We have found the servers to begracious gracious and helpful. Prompt service..food always served hot and delicious. We love Miss Holly, especially when she's doing the cooking. She's a sweetheart. Prices are within range and appropriate. At the top of our favorite list. Please give this Cafe a try...I dont think you will be disappointed.”

“Came into town for the Omaha Zoo and looked up places with karaoke and Kikkers popped up! Darts boards, Touchtunes (before karaoke), pool tables and cheap drinks and slot machines! What more do you need? Definitely will be back! Oh and we had the chicken tenders and house made chips and both were SO good!”

“Best food in Council Bluffs!!”

“great burgers and sides!”

“Great restaurant great food good people love going there.”

“This has become a family favorite! We drive an hour and a half just to see the friendly faces and enjoy great food! Five stars always ❤️💜❤️💜”

“Have frequented Pizza King many times over the years and have usually had good service. Saw our server we normally have had lately and she said we were sitting in her section and she would be right back. Had a different server named Will for some reason. Right after he took our order Shelby came over and was upset. I told her it was ok. He was ok but not our Shelby. Food was very good as usual”

“This place is amazing. The people are amazing, the wide selection of award winning beers are amazing and the whole atmosphere is THEE happy place for anyone’s happy hour and all hours. Bonus - the swag shop is full of wonderful options too”

“My friend went to Wenday to make my daughters 16th Birthday Cake. ABSOLUTELY gorgeous and so delicious. I was so impressed and my daughter was beyond surprised. Thank you for helping to make her 16th memorable!”

“Best Ice Cream creamy melt in your mouth lol Best Chilli Dogs,Tender Loins , Burger & Loose meat sandwiches All around Delicious”

“Ate here for the first time today and had breakfast. I would highly recommend this place! Friendly staff and the chicken fried steak was delicious.”

“Great spot!”

“I stopped by tonight on the way to see my dad at the hospital. The girl who helped me was SO kind! I appreciate her going the extra mile to connect. Wish I had gotten her name to thank her personally!”

“Jace, close to his name. He was awesome. He provided great service. Very personable, told the manager how much we enjoyed him. We were there Wednesday afternoon. Council Bluffs location.”

“The tacos are amazing Those shells are awesum We had quick and friendly service Have loved this place for years”

“I've been dying for pizza from back home (Chicago), heard good things from coworkers about Pizza Counter but didn't have high hopes. It was SO good, I haven't had pizza this good in years!! Sausage was just like home, pizza pocket was AMAZING!”

“my daughter and I went to barleys yesterday for lunch. loved that it was handicap accessible without any steps. We sat towards the back of the reatraunt and was quickly serviced by a waitress to get our drink orders and given menus. I ordered the patty melt and my daughter ordered a Canadian pizza. both were really good. the only thing we wished were different and I say we because she stole a lot of my fries lol were the fries needed seasoned with something. we had to add salt. and the patty melt sandwich could've used an added sauce like Dorothy lynch or something. it wasn't dry just needed something else to add flavor. otherwise it was really good. will definitely be back.”

“Amazing food! Soft tacos with a little crisp on the edges made them one of my favorites! The drinks were soft refreshing and tasty!”

“I've been dying for pizza from back home (Chicago), heard good things from coworkers about Pizza Counter but didn't have high hopes. It was SO good, I haven't had pizza this good in years!! Sausage was just like home, pizza pocket was AMAZING!”

“Great place to drink and enjoy pizza. Bar tenders are amazing and professional 😎”

“This is one of the best places in CB for breakfast! Very flavorful and great service! The omelette was amazing! ♥️♥️”

“Excellent food. Excellent service. Every time I go there I have an outstanding experience!”

“The food was great love how friendly the night staff is”

“Izzy is my favorite person that works there always makes everything so good she k ow how to make people feel welcome”

“Top notch! I love Pizza Ranch wherever I go. Council Bluffs is the 103rd different location the Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest ever visited.”

“This is the absolute BEST taco truck in the area. The owner is so sweet and the food ALWAYS to die for! If you haven't tried this little gem you are missing out!”

“People friendly,got great service,did not have to wait long to get drinks.enjoyed being at a birthday party there for a family member. I would visit this place again.the places name is Dusty's now.”

“great auntentic mexican cuisine, best margaritas especially half off on Thursdays and big portions of chips and salsa”

“Discovered Sugars today while making a pit stop during a day of motorcycle riding with friends thru Iowa and Nebraska. Had a fantastic experience - great service, cold beer and excellent food! We discussed afterwards and all agreed, we will definitely be back! Cheers! 🍻🙂”

“Love love this location and the staff! I come here weekly for a coffee and the staff are always super quick and kind, and the drinks are made perfectly. The quickness is something I really appreciate as sometimes I'm cutting it close on time- the drive through girls keep the line moving. Appreciate them!”

“Happy 3rd Birthday Council Bluffs Raising Cane's. Best chicken fingers for the last 3 years.”

“We went for my first time this past Saturday to get our kids and grandkids together for Easter. Not only was the food amazing the service was great.”

“I love their drinks and pool table, good drunk people . Loves smoking cigars at outside”

“Very nice restaurant in a truck stop. I had a good burger and a salad. The signature burger sauce I had on the side and it tasted tangy and very yum. Service is great. I had delicious banana cream pie for dessert. This is a great stop on our last travel day of vacation.”

“I love this place! The food is incredible and reasonably priced, the patio is top notch and the service was fantastic! My new favorite spot in Council Bluffs!”

“I love this place! There's only a few places I go out to. I even had my first drink(legal drink) that Dan served back when I was in grad school house hunting. Crazy dan still serves and works here lol.but ultimately I recommend this place a thousand times over. Gracie and Dan have always been my favorite. insane customer service and bartender skills. Gracie runs this place like a pro/killer. And the food is always good. overall I'm always enthralled every time I'm there.”

“katie is a fantastic bartender.”

“The burrito I bought last night was too greasy and fell apart. That’s the first time this happened and I’ve been eating there for years. Do better please!”

“A little more upgraded look to the restaurant instead of the traditional look and the food was decent. They were short handed staff wise but they had good attitudes and managed okay.”

“Our Teufelhund Veterans Group stopped there for lunch on our way back from Colorado. Called ahead for our group of 13 and everything was ready for us. Great service and food!”

“We LOVED having J's Coffee at our Spring Vendor Market! Amazing drinks, amazing people, and such a great addition to our event! Thank you for being part of such a fun day, highly recommend having them at your next event! ✨”

“Excellent Quality Subs! Huge Variety! Great Service!”

“Tyra is the best man! Love her. I’ll come back just for her!!”

“I'm a new fan! The food was delicious! The atmosphere was just what you would hope for in this little out of the way type of place. Owners are friendly and have obvious pride in their place. Highly recommend!”

“A very relaxing Saturday morning breakfast at this small neighborhood cafe. The staff was polite and efficient, the menu selection stuck to the basics and the portions are plentiful. Would definitely recommend a breakfast or lunch at this establishment.”

“1892 is the best sports bar and really the only place I like to watch sports other than my house. Pool table and darts and good company. Jeremy the owner is a class act and very accommodating to the patrons of the bar. I’ve hosted baby showers and birthday parties at 1892 and it’s always been a success! You like to watch soccer at 7AM in morning? Well 1892 will be open so you can cheer on your favorite team! Go Nottingham Forest!”

“The waitress couldnt wait for us to order. We ordered the 4th time she asked. 15 minutes after we got there. We were still looking at our menus. If I wanted fast food.......”

“Didn't try the food phone atmosphere plenty of dart boards and a pool table and it has a small parking lot but overall pretty cool place and moderately priced.”

“Great food as always you can definitely get full for the price well worth it!”

“great drink prices, the bartenders are good there they know what they're doing. great service, they have five pool tables, a Rockin jukebox three speakers that rocks the place and one dartboard the atmosphere is very clean.”

“Try the caramel rolls There Excellent !”

“I came in yesterday to order food to go. In front of me there were 3 adults that were all together. I watched as this older gal just berated and cussed out the people behind the counter who were making their food. Jason, the manager stepped up after a little bit and asked these “customers” to leave. Good for him too! Staff and other guests in the establishment didn’t need to hear or deal with this ongoing ridiculousness and he handled it very well. I have been in customer service for many years and feel he deserves many accolades for handling this situation so well! Also, my food was fabulous as always. I have never had a bad meal here and the service has always been amazing!”

“Just a small little mom and pop Shop the kind of thing we should all be supporting food was good for a cold cut sandwich service was great also u get about 3 times the meat for the money compared to the place across the street”

“I hit Hard Luck everytime I am in Council Bluffs for the weekend.”

“A great, friendly place to hang out and visit with other nice people. I've been there a lot and no complaints ever.”

“Best Mexican food in CB! We went for lunch and had excellent food and great service. The asada tacos were amazing.”

“Today was our 4th trip to Culvers. The meal we had was delicious. They have the softest pretzels and hot cheese I have ever had. I was really disappointed though with the raspberry malt. it looked like a chocolate malt instead of a raspberry one. I took a swallow and got a big mouth full of malt flavor. topped off with big chunks of raspberry. it might have been good if it was one of the cement drinks. I called back and told the worker what had happened, he said bring it back and we'll make a new one. Thank you for your kindness sir. I would definitely recommend Culvers to anyone”

“The associates are very friendly and helpful”

“Fun place and decor. Really busy for lunch but order was correct, hot, and delicious. The single cheeseburger is huge, really enough to share-same with kids meals. It was the best burger I have had anywhere for years-full leaf of lettuce, slice of tomato and pickle, so good. The staff was efficient but not friendly and looked unhappy. As we left, I thanked two workers that I walked by, said it was a great lunch. They didn’t even acknowledge me.”

“The staff that helped me was very friendly the food was good the cheese on my hamburger wasn't melted!! Fry's and onion rings were hot!! The drive-in window situation isn't very good because you have to go through an ally that you can't block so it's a little annoying”

“Big Al's really came through for a grieving family when their plans for a Celebration of Life fell through at the last minute. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate them. Thanks so much.”

“I was very impressed with my visit to Lanskys tonight. Food was amazing. Service was awesome. Super clean and all the workers did a great job and very professional. I will definitely return. Thank you for the amazing dinner!”

“Love the food! Wish there was an inside dining area.”

“as a retired Chef I give it 5 out of 5 stars. great food and sweet tea. I love a good sandwitch and this place beats subways outright. I had the Black Angus club really yummy. If you want great food thats light and fast and fresh eat here. Chef Terry L White.”

“Every time I stop at Starbucks, the baristas make my day. They’re friendly, professional, and have the best sense of humor — even on the busiest mornings! You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in both the service and the smiles. Thanks for keeping the caffeine flowing and the vibes high! ☕️💚”

“Everyone’s food was great came out quick and Tasha was on point with service!! 10 out of 10 Highly recommend kids loved the arcade too!”

“Coldest beer and best karaoke in town!”

“Oskies is a bar I've visited quite a few times, particularly to watch my Chicago Bears lose to whatever team they're up against. The staff is always so friendly and inviting. and the patrons all seem to get along despite everybody cheering for different teams and simultaneously pitying the poor Bears fans. I had a few slices of a thin crust, cheese pizza and some chicken Nachos which arrived quickly. Oskies has no pool tables, nor karaoke, but darts and video poker will keep you distracted from how bad our Bears are doing. The bathroom has a ton of graffiti , which you'll notice, should you excuse yourself to the bathroom to cry in a stall about The Offensive Line of the Chicago Bears.”

“However don't ask me if I want arby sauce if you are not going to give me any. Just got all the way back to work to realize they did put in my sack after they asked if I wanted any.”

“This store was great! They had great customer service and were super quick with our drinks. They didn't have the cup I was looking for but one of them went out of her way to call another store down the street and put it on hold for me. Great job, this store truly lives the Starbucks promise!”

“Darius and the crew working were very kind, personable and the kind of people you’d want to invite to your next BBQ. Thanks for all your help ordering the ham and Turkey! Happy Holidays to you all!”

“We brought my grandma in today for a birthday cookie, she turned 95! She was treated with so much kindness and even got free cookies for the birthday girl 😂 Thank you for just being awesome!”

“It was a little bit of a wait, but totally worth it! Tommy was our host and he did a phenomenal job sitting us. I was seeking out about Guy Fieri after watching him for years, so naturally Tommy provided us the best table for an amazing experience.

Once seated, Esther took our orders and provided great service, listened to our requests, and worked hard to meet our needs!

My friend and I both had the Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger. I have had burgers that hit your gut with grease and leave you feeling yucky, this one was not the case. Not only was it delicious, but well balanced. The crispy onion frills added the much needed texture to compliment the thin pickles, refreshing lettuce, and cheesy mess of a burger. The fry trio - french fries, twisted seasoned wedges, and waffle fries - was something I haven't seen before but thoroughly loved. We split the brookie for dessert and have no complaints.

100% recommend this burger and place for anyone else who enjoys watching Guy Fieri! Just be aware you may be waiting a while for your food.”

“The lady at the front desk has been working there and by herself for 20 years! They only pay her $10 a hour and don’t even show appreciation. She deserves to retire and get some money! I thought she owned the place! We should start a go fund me for her! Truly!”

“I love going to this Scooters! All the girls are very friendly and they always make my day better. They will make suggests if your not sure what to get.”

“Excellent staff and good food at this Jersey Mike’s location. I ended up getting the chipotle cheese steak and it did not disappointed at all. Definitely worth the wait but it was not that long of a wait. You can download the app and order for pickup for faster service and earn points for every time you order.”

“Great place to eat. Very friendly”

“Amazing crab Rangoon. Like. I ate it without the sweet and sour sauce. We got the general tso’s bean curd (basically tofu general tso). It was very good. Wish they’d put more veggies. When did Chinese food get so skimpy with veggies? Anyway. It was really good.”

“You literally can’t find a better pizza than Papa Johns!”

“Rich did an extremely good job . Mentioned to him on the pick up that I appreciate the quality and service . Thanks Rich”

“From KC, I saw there was a Godfather's Pizza and had to stop. Great extra crispy thin-crust pizza! Places nowadays don't know how to make thin, crispy pizza. Stop and grab a pizza 🍕”

“I go to Hardee’s every Sunday morning, plus sometimes during the week also. Love their food. Breakfast is my favorite! When I pull up to the drive-thru, they already know that I always order a large Diet Coke with lots of ice with my food. The crew at this location is fantastic!!”

“Great family friendly environment! Awesome pizza & wings!!”

“I always have great service. The food is hot and exactly what I expect every time I go.”

“Great Taco Johns, most the time I regreat eating at their chain but this one is a gem I enjoyed every bite. Very nice staff and its worth a little wait for your food because it WILL be freshly made, great job to their team!”

“Good food and drink special. We tried the wonton chicken tacos and the grilled chicken salad. Both were very good and the service (Chantil) was excellent. Looking forward to going back again soon.”

“awesome food waitresses super sweet i love eating here”

“This is Council Bluffs BEST restaurant! The food is fantastic. The freshest vegetables. Tenderest meat and the servings are incredibly generous. You always get the best service here too. It’s the perfect dining experience.
I don’t cook much, but I do enjoy a healthy and well prepared meal. China Wok, menu is extensive and they offer a wonderful variety of extraordinary dishes for every palate. I can honestly say, I have tried several and have never been disappointed, they just make me want to come back for more.
The masterful chefs, the awesome staff make it so easy for me to make China Wok, my number one choice for lunch or dinner! It is the best!”