33 Best American Restaurants in Council Bluffs

“Love this place, excellent food, nice family business.“

“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.“

“It’s a great place to eat!!! They have a variety of food, I have my favorites, Patty melt with bacon is bomb 💣!!! Prime rib sandwich on Pretzel bun yum!!! Chef salad 🥗 and chicken salad are very good also, bbq sauce is amazing, plus it’s nice when you walk in and I hear hi Patty lol what’s that tell ya 😀 ❤️ me some Buck Snort!!!!!“

“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.“

“This is a family run operation in the most absolute wonderful way possible. It was our first time visiting for Dinner Tonight and we were immediately greeted with what felt like open arms and were shown around. The food was fresh and hot and the atmosphere was laid back and down to earth. Great place to bring the family or gather with friends. First time wont be the last time! Thank you guys!...Al.“

“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“

“I'm glad I decided to eat here while in Council Bluffs my server was very kind and attentive and the portions were huge, the picture I took was just one dish I ordered, chicken fried steak with pancakes & seasoned breakfast potatoes & eggs. I had leftovers. Everything was so delicious!“

“Kristin is so great to work with. Her communication was on point every time I contacted her and she also reached out to me several times to ensure everything was in place for my order. The cake we ordered was perfect and tasted delicious! I highly recommend Kristin for any occasion!“

“Can't go wrong with any of the breakfast skillets. My hubby had the ham and I had the bacon with English muffins. Always great food. Great service. Only the one server guy running his side of restaurant. Have a little patience, if it's just him. He does a good job?“

“We have been to three concerts in two weeks and everything was easy to get to and the wait was most comfortable since we had our lawn chairs. I am 87 and have two arthritic knees, so not having to stand all that time was great. Our spot for the concert was convenient for getting to the food, merch and restrooms. The traffic getting out was a little slow, but the traffic was coming from so many directions, it had to be“

“Bridget was wonderful! Came for a birthday celebration during the NCAA World Series, kind, efficient, and knowledgeable on the menu, made a fabulous recommendation of the Turkey Burger, and surprised us with a dessert celebrate! Great atmosphere!“

“Great group of individuals. The best in the IOWA.“

“Best food in Council Bluffs!!“

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

“Great food… Great service! Thank you!“

“Great service, best fish around, going on 10+ years of driving from Lincoln to make their meals! Bert & crew take care of their customers!!!“

“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.“

“This place has great food and drinks. The steaks are always perfect, and for far less than other restaurants. Chilled bowls for the excellent salads. Side dishes-especially the mashed potatoes- are amazing. They are far and away the best value for an excellent steak dinner. And the strawberry shortcake dessert is delicious. And the Jack and Cokes for $5.49....cant say enough good things about Longhorn.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Best food ever!!! I’m from Washington State, feels like home with the food“

“Love this bar! They were awesome with the new mask mandate and even though not everyone is happy about it, they kept everyone in compliance. Bar tender Tim was attentive and walked around making sure everyone was taken care of. Would recommend to anyone“

“Ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and everything was great! CFS was perfectly seasoned and crispy with every bite. Sides were cooked well and pretty tasty, too. Definitely recommend trying it out!“

“Amazing food, great atmosphere, and the staff were magnificent! The kitchen manager has to be hands down the best I’ve ever conversed with. Very knowledgeable, informative, and ready to assist with whatever he possibly can! Definitely recommend!!“

“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!“

“The server named Sean is the true reason we will be back. he was AWESOME. so friendly and inviting. he accommodated everything we asked for. He knew all of the ipa selections and recommended a really great beer that I have never heard of. he went above and beyond for us in a way I have never experienced. The food was good! But I will be making more visits to see this server specifically! THANK YOU SEAN!!“

“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!“

“The burgers are delicious and juicy. They are cooked when ordered, cooked to your preference. Medium to well done. The toppings were fresh too. The typical lettuce, onion, tomato and pickles. On the menu they have several specialty burgers. They also serve chicken and salads. Definitely coming back.“

“Sometime the year after my first visit, they reopened this place. Thanks for addressing the concerns from last time! Great casual experience. Turkey club and tots were crisp, tasty, and filling. Clean, brightly lit seating with views of the poker room and TVs. Well stocked condiments and utensils. Glad I don’t have to drive around the city scrambling to find something clean and casual to eat. Good use of any RC you’ve earned from the day“

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

“Great sports bar! Good place for someone traveling alone or a group of friends. No shortage of seating with a perfect view of multiple screens from every seat. Watch the brick oven pizzas being made while keeping up with your team. The pizza isn't a thick or thin crust, in the middle, with a nice crunch. Homemade chili, not too salty & no noodles! Plus, it comes with the sour cream, cheese, & onions, no charge. We didn't get a picture of the delicious wings before they were all gone!Friendly staff each time we've been here. They are just the right mix of attentive but not annoying. We will continue to stop in when we stay at the Ameristar in Omaha. Highly recommend.“

“Freddy's is always our go to restaurant. We love the food but the service is outstanding that's what keeps us coming back!“