50 Best American Restaurants near Hills

“My daughter and I walked down last night to get a bite to eat, and the staff was super friendly, and the food was great as well!“

“Jordan was our server and was outstanding with checking in on us for drinks, keeping us updated on food. Very friendly and attentive and making sure all our needs were met. Food and views incredible!!“

“My wife and I went to the Black Angel for a late lunch about 4 pm today. We split a beef brisket sandwich with each us having a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The soup was lukewarm and had to be reheated which was promptly and courteously done, as was all service rendered. This was our only complaint. Everything was excellent. Best Chicken Tortilla soup (not too spicy) ever had, The sandwich was great too. Yum!“

“Great Service, Food, atmosphere. Will visit again when in town.“

“The meatloaf melt is the best!! Tenderloin is good, too. Friendly, attentive staff.“

“Excellent food, eclectic specials, one of the better and more creative restaurants in Iowa City“

“Love it would definitely come back and bring friends“

“Celebrated my 70th birthday here last Friday night and the food/service was spectacular. They really catered to us. The six of us shared the charcuterie board and devoured it (plenty for six people though). The Chilean Sea Bass, Filet, Salmon, and Short Ribs were excellent. The flourless chocolate cake and bread pudding were very good. Highly recommend this place. Thanks to Hannah for providing us top notch service.“

“Everything they make is amazing!“

“I finally got time to stop for lunch today. Amazing. Service was quick. The sweet tea was good, and the tenderloin and fries were smoking hot and came out fast. I'm not a cole slaw guy, but it was good. Totally awesome. But if you're not really hungry, get the smaller sandwich. I finished the large, but I shouldn't have. ;)“

“This restaurant has incredible service and staff. I have been numerous times and each time I have been greeted at the door and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure I have a good experience. They recommend I try certain sauces, dishes, and even offer me a free drink with my meal. I did not know anything about this restaurant until I had their food at a graduation party. The food is great and very affordable!“

“Updated October 2024:
Back again - still excellent - Mike is a great bartender - all staff I encountered I found fun and nice. The BBQ Ribs I've added to my favorites.

While staying at an adjacent hotel, I much enjoyed dining in, convivial conversations at the bar over a craft IPA, then taking out more. The Kick Up Coleslaw and Plabano Rice are new favorites.“

“The beer, the food, the staff, and the vibe of each location is top notch. The brewers clearly take great pride in their craft, and the result shows. Logan, Pete, and Big Dave put a lot of love & thought into Reunion's offerings, and the product speaks for itself. Drink with confidence.“

“Oh my gosh we are here for my 25th birthday and the food was *chef kiss* delicious!! From our entrees to my birthday dessert was phenomenal and I can’t wait to eat here again!! Everything was very well seasoned and so fresh!“

“Good food, bright and clean atmosphere and friendly people“

“Ate here on November 7 in the early afternoon. I ordered the baked white fish dinner, which included a large roll, French fries and a side salad. The fish was a large portion and baked to perfection. Our waitress was friendly and took good care of us. All employees were friendly. The place appeared clean and there is ample parking. Prices are reasonable. Would definitely come back again when in Iowa City.“

“1st time there. Excellent food and service! jumped to top of my list!“

“Fun speakeasy vibes in the Den. Quick service, delicious oysters, overall great food.“

“Best bartenders and regulars in the business! Go Griff!“

“Very unique, creative and very delicious food!When we were there, we tried the west coast wrap and it was full of greens and grilled chicken, goat cheese and pistachios.Fresh food, made to order.One goes up to the register to order and then you wait while they fix your food and then you take it and go sit down. They are multi-level, it's narrow and not excessively deep, but there is quite of bit of seating for two people or four people and even if you're just by yourself. There are larger tables up stairs, (they have two floors) The restrooms are on the second floor, as well. Stairs are used to access the second level.They also have very tasty drinks.We had the blueberry lemonade.

Vegetarian options: I do believe that you could get any wrap adjusted to your dietary needs. One could turn a wrap vegetarian. One could add cheese or leave off cheese. I think that they would accommodate that.

Kid-friendliness: I would say it was kid friendly. There is a big front window and it seems like a very fun place that children would like to be.

Parking: Street parking at metered spots, or one could park in the car park(ramps) and walk.“

“a wonderful lunch outside. And a delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich that was DELISH!!“

“The best tots evet“

“Nice surprise, I heard a lot of bad things about Applebee's but it's all the opposite, we really liked our experience
Food: good with interesting menus and attractive prices
Service: very friendly and accommodating waitress
Atmosphere: a little too dark for my taste but no complaints, everyone has their own space to discuss properly“

“Wow! Winner all the way around! Home made sauces, bread… We had- wagyu burger and fries, filet and ribeye. ZERO complaints and loved it all. Had the pork belly, onion rings and bread for appetizers. Again, all excellent. Sure wish this place were closer to us. Peter, our waiter was top notch!! Very knowledgeable.“

“Halal food is a rarity in Iowa City, so I'm really hoping they keep these options on the menu.

The gyro burger is amazing. The chicken wings and milkshakes are top tier. Spicy mozzarella cheese curds are delicious. Will definitely be going back for more

Dietary restrictions: Halal“

“Sydney is our server, she is absolutely wonderful every time, today was no exception! The food is great and well presented! Staff is keeping busy, friendly and helpful. Everything is clean and tidy! Management helped me to find where to leave a review, love this online option! Thank you for exceptional staff and experiences!“

“I'm consistently impressed by the exceptional service and food quality at The Bistro at the Courtyard by Marriott. Great Iowa City location just across from Kinnick Stadium in University Heights – the atmosphere is fantastic, the food is always fresh and top-notch, and the staff is outstanding. A consistently delightful experience, whether dining indoors or on the patio.“

“I went to a family event here and the service was amazing. We were asked consistently if we needed drinks. The food was very fresh and good, I would recommend their boneless wings, very tasty! Plus their ranch dressing is the bomb! Everyone was super friendly. Thank you all for such a wonderful night.“

“Ate here on November 7 in the early afternoon. I ordered the baked white fish dinner, which included a large roll, French fries and a side salad. The fish was a large portion and baked to perfection. Our waitress was friendly and took good care of us. All employees were friendly. The place appeared clean and there is ample parking. Prices are reasonable. Would definitely come back again when in Iowa City.“

“Very impressed. Single page, homecrafted menu items. Single page is the first tell tale sign of a good place. It seems counter intuitive, but restaurants only have so much money to put towards buying items; the more they have to spend per item, the lower the quality. Not to mention how creative you have to be to think of many pages of complex dishes.

I got the pork with demi-glace and it was perfectly cooked. Wish I got a photo to post here. Perfect sear w/maintained moisture. Good presentation too. Vegetables on side and well made. $22 on the menu I believe. Very worth the price.

I generally dont eat out, especially these days, as restaurant prices have gone up but quality has gone down. That is not the case here. If lived closer I would eat here a fair bit. Kudos

Dietary restrictions: Many things on the menu are either gluten free or can be made that way. Clear markings“

“I am a celiac and was pleasantly surprised that they have a whole gluten-free menu with lots of options! One of the servers said that she is a celiac, too. That was cool.
The only thing that made me nervous was the wooden cutting boards they served my gluten free food on. Not sure how they clean them, or if they keep them separate from gluten serving boards, but I know we should mistrust all wooden utensils due to their absorbency. These had obvious cut marks on them and everything.
Happily though, I didn't feel and signs of being glutened. With major gluten ingestions I definitely feel symptoms, and I had none to report here. Hopefully that bodes well.

Dietary restrictions: Celiacs may want to be wary but I think that, pending confirmation about their serving boards, this should be safe. I did not experience symptoms of having gotten glutened, at least. The food was delicious.“

“Not sure why we have not tried this place sooner after seeing others rave about it online. Tenderloins were AMAZING - plan on two meals with one sandwich. Deliciousness on the east side!“

“Nice atmosphere. Good food.“

“Squash soup and bay scallops were perfect starters. The trout was so tender, and delightful with the butter sauce and mushrooms. The monkfish, my favorite, reminded me of bouillabaisse. The food was excellent but definitely not the place for quiet dining.

Parking: Paid parking only 8-6 Mon -sat“

“Classic dive bar. If it's not made in the fryer or griddle they don't have it. But it's a good stop for bar food if you don't want the bougie food closer to campus. Server was a bit confused but in the best possible way. Too many jobs to remember which bar she was working that day. Teased her a bit and she responded in kind. Love these types of places.“

“Passing through Iowa City looking for a quick healthy lunch. I found Nodo online so we headed that direction. Right next to the Ace Hardware - I was a little skeptical but it was lunch time! I am so glad we found this place. The food we had was excellent and healthy. The Thai wrap was amazing. Stuffed full of veggie goodness, crunchy peanuts and drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. I would go back for that again. My husband got the bacon sandwich and kept raving about the amount of bacon and how delicious it was. There is another location that might be more restaurant typical but we grabbed a seat outside and did some people watching while we ate. Great alternative to the fast food chains. WIN!“

“What a fantastic place to eat and relax with friends and colleagues. The food is delicious and extremely reasonably priced! I experienced this restaurant when they first opened in Riverside and lived across the street from it. I now live in Iowa City and still go there quite often.“

“Mediocre and expensive food. Terrible service - took forever to get our order, but the waitresses were friendly. $55 for two sandwiches, side salads and two beers with tip.“

“Great food and service every time!“

“Fun place and friendly staff. Good for kids and family. Food and cooks were off during our lunch visit. Salad was good but more than some lettuce was brown; sandwich had old rubbery Swiss cheese and slab of chicken or turkey, and Margherita pizza had little flavor, a few tiny pieces of old basil, and doughy crust. A waste of a wood-fired oven. Go for fun, not food.“

“Had the shrimp with Medium Cajun sauce. Tasted fantastic and I highly recommend!“

“Ate here for the first time before attending an Iowa basketball game nearby. There were good choices on the menu. I had the spicey Italian meatball grinder with fries. It was good and very filling. Prices seemed reasonable. The place was noisy so it was hard to socialize with my friends. Otherwise, a good place to eat and would go there again if in town.“

“After a long day in the sun, went for a drink and had the best waitress around. The sun makes me grumpy but Ms. Hannah's bubbly spirit and kindness was just what I needed to not finish the day in disaster ❤️ Big Grove, you are lucky to have this little peanut and will be a big reason I return 🍻“

“We had the best burgers!! Definitely try the Dundee!!! SO yum!!“

“Excellent customer service from Thomas the friendly guy in the bar area, he went above and beyond providing me a wonderful customer service during my first visit. He is making a positive impact in people's lives. God bless him and wishing all the best for this business!

Nelson Emanuel
Evangelist of Jesus Christ“

“The Slammin’ Salmon omelette was awesome!“

“Great service and our food was delicious! Highly recommend“

“It’s an ok college type bar with a full menu of drinks and bar food. The simple bar food is adequate, but nothing special. The staff tries to do their best to keep you happy, though. There are many other better places downtown. All our food came out cold. Cheese curds were below average, and we aren’t even picky.

Vegetarian options: There are a few appetizers that are vegetarian

Parking: There are 40 parking spots that are $2 an hour or free after 6pm. There are also several parking garages nearby similar rates with several thousand parking spots available.

Kid-friendliness: It’s a bar, so not too kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s a nice wide entrance and they have outside seating so it’s convenient to wheelchair users.“

“Great steaks, prime rib and the pepperoni pizza with thin crust is very good.“

“Extremely great service! Always enjoy our time at this restaurant. The manager named Nick is always very kind to us and checks to make sure we are satisfied. Food always comes out quick and I especially enjoy the omelettes. Have had Angie and Terri as servers and they always do great!“