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
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Aqua
I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant because the front of staff lacked decency and respect for its patrons. For the price of a meal, I would rather take my business elsewhere where we’re treated with dignity and kindness.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Abby Johnson
Food was phenomenal (yet a bit cold), however the service I would give 0 stars if I could. It was our anniversary & we seemed more of a bother to them rather than it being a celebration. We had to tell the server it was our anniversary even though we booked it as that, “Happy Anniversary” was even on our menu, & they offered nothing to celebrate us. Disappointed because if I’m spending $300 on food, the service might as well be good! ☹️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
susan farrell
amazing experience as always...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Kasi Koehler
If I could give this place no stars I would! Right after I paid my $500 bill I had to sit and listen to the chef( I use that term loosely!!!) completely dress down one of his line cooks! No human should ever be treated that way! I will never go back! Over priced, underwhelming, and inhumane!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
simon renaud
We are disappointed by our experience at the Webster last night and won’t be coming back. This was unpleasant surprise compared to our last dinner, a year ago.
Service The welcome gentlemen was not so welcoming. We were right on time but our table wasn’t ready, which happens. But we were sent to the bar without an apology and just stood there.
During dinner the service made us feel unwelcome and rushed. That was a contrast with last year when our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to make sure we had the best experience.
Food the fazzoletti were interesting and the tagliatelle good. We liked the lemon-yuzu curd dessert as well. The pork chops were unsavory: dry and hard. We didn’t finish them. The panna cotta was terrible: the idea of the olive oil is interesting but there was way too much.
Atmosphere We were freezing the whole dinner. There was an unpleasant cold draft and it didn’t change after we asked. It wasn’t just us: I saw a woman wearing her winter coat at the bar. The noise level was also unpleasant.
This overall experience was not worth the price paid and simply wasn’t good. I regret choosing the Webster for my son’s 18th birthday.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Abe Kline
Truly high class restaurant a la momofuku. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu and both the somolier and bartender are phenomenal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Kraus
Best service in Iowa City. Top notch dining, reminds me of a fancy place in Chicago or bigger city, but we have it right here in Iowa and we are so incredibly lucky to have a fine dining place here. The quality of the meal is worth the price. I spent my birthday here, and custom menus were printed. #lovethat
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
alexandria alcala
When we arrived, we sat, I opened my napkin, and the host made us get up and move to another 4 top directly next to it with absolutely no difference. Mind you the restaraunt was never to capacity with a couple 4 tops always open. The people about to be seated at the old 4 top saw this go down and were mortified and apologized profusely. So awkward. Waiter totally forgot our biscuits for our first course. So we just had tomatoes which were boring and undressed. I can’t believe they would put that on the menu and the waiter would serve it without anything accompanying it. She never checked to make sure we were getting our proper courses. Tagliatelle was decent. Ravioli was under cooked (I’m an Al dente person) but they tasted rubbery. Pork chops were bland and super dry. Trout was decent. Because we didn’t get the biscuits we were starving. I’ve never left a restaraunt hungry in my life. At that price point. We ordered as much as she suggested. When we tried to order more she said it wasn’t possible. Would not recommend. The apple dessert was actually really good and the som was great as well! Those were the only two pluses.
Was looking for a little bit of home (NY) in Iowa- definitely not it. Oh and it’s our tradition to take a shot after dinner (I know. I know. Classless. lol) so we went to the bar where they had burgers that looked decent….away from our mother…out of respect….where they have burgers. And they would not allow us to take the shots at the bar quickly before paying our bill. THEY SUGGESTED WE TAKE THE SHOTS IN THE BATHROOM!!!!! Then I paid the bill and this maitre d with dark hair, mustache, middle aged, lots of chains on (can’t make this up)…. PUT HIS HAND OUT TO COLLECT THE BILL AFTER I SIGNED IT). I travel around the world for food gems and was so hoping (with the owners pedigree) that this would be one. Obviously not. The hunt for the Iowa City eats continues. Worst culinary experience I’ve ever had at this price point :-(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian Mulcahey
As a conservative eater I was so impressed. To be honest the best part was the unbelievable staff. Thank you so much for making our 28th wedding anniversary a great night. We will be back.
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Iowa. Service was fabulous and food was excellent. Got a hand roll, wagyu pasta, pork chop and potato salad; so good!
We love visiting The Webster. They have great cocktails, amazing food, and great service, (rated 4 stars on service due to our last server, it’s usually great). We wish there were some sweeter wines on the menu by the glass instead of all dry options. My absolute favorite dish I’ve had at The Webster is their summer Mafalde. Overall, this is a great date spot, night out with friends, or place to celebrate!
Parking: Plan to arrive early as The Webster has a 15 min grace period on reservations. This will allow enough time to find a parking spot on the street or in a parking garage. Some evenings, after 6pm, parking will be free depending on the street you park on.
Astonishing menu, first of all, met with top shelf service!
I am a local and have my “go to” places I entertain special guests and family. This is first on my list! I also frequent here to sit at the bar, have a glass of wine or cocktail and have the finest meal Iowa City has to offer, alone or with my husband. Staff is top-echelon, from the hosts greeting you, to the bartenders, servers and even back waiters. The owner, Riene Gelman is consistently working all angles of the floor to make sure each guest has what they need with perfect timing! The chefs in the back are nonstop killing it!!
Never have I had a bad experience. Go Webster!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bailey Singer
Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish! Best pork chop of my life!
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
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant because the front of staff lacked decency and respect for its patrons. For the price of a meal, I would rather take my business elsewhere where we’re treated with dignity and kindness.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Food was phenomenal (yet a bit cold), however the service I would give 0 stars if I could. It was our anniversary & we seemed more of a bother to them rather than it being a celebration. We had to tell the server it was our anniversary even though we booked it as that, “Happy Anniversary” was even on our menu, & they offered nothing to celebrate us. Disappointed because if I’m spending $300 on food, the service might as well be good! ☹️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
amazing experience as always...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
If I could give this place no stars I would! Right after I paid my $500 bill I had to sit and listen to the chef( I use that term loosely!!!) completely dress down one of his line cooks! No human should ever be treated that way! I will never go back! Over priced, underwhelming, and inhumane!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
We are disappointed by our experience at the Webster last night and won’t be coming back. This was unpleasant surprise compared to our last dinner, a year ago.
Service
The welcome gentlemen was not so welcoming. We were right on time but our table wasn’t ready, which happens. But we were sent to the bar without an apology and just stood there.
During dinner the service made us feel unwelcome and rushed. That was a contrast with last year when our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and took the time to make sure we had the best experience.
Food
the fazzoletti were interesting and the tagliatelle good. We liked the lemon-yuzu curd dessert as well.
The pork chops were unsavory: dry and hard. We didn’t finish them.
The panna cotta was terrible: the idea of the olive oil is interesting but there was way too much.
Atmosphere
We were freezing the whole dinner. There was an unpleasant cold draft and it didn’t change after we asked. It wasn’t just us: I saw a woman wearing her winter coat at the bar.
The noise level was also unpleasant.
This overall experience was not worth the price paid and simply wasn’t good.
I regret choosing the Webster for my son’s 18th birthday.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Truly high class restaurant a la momofuku. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu and both the somolier and bartender are phenomenal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best service in Iowa City. Top notch dining, reminds me of a fancy place in Chicago or bigger city, but we have it right here in Iowa and we are so incredibly lucky to have a fine dining place here. The quality of the meal is worth the price. I spent my birthday here, and custom menus were printed. #lovethat
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
When we arrived, we sat, I opened my napkin, and the host made us get up and move to another 4 top directly next to it with absolutely no difference. Mind you the restaraunt was never to capacity with a couple 4 tops always open. The people about to be seated at the old 4 top saw this go down and were mortified and apologized profusely. So awkward. Waiter totally forgot our biscuits for our first course. So we just had tomatoes which were boring and undressed. I can’t believe they would put that on the menu and the waiter would serve it without anything accompanying it. She never checked to make sure we were getting our proper courses. Tagliatelle was decent. Ravioli was under cooked (I’m an Al dente person) but they tasted rubbery. Pork chops were bland and super dry. Trout was decent. Because we didn’t get the biscuits we were starving. I’ve never left a restaraunt hungry in my life. At that price point. We ordered as much as she suggested. When we tried to order more she said it wasn’t possible. Would not recommend. The apple dessert was actually really good and the som was great as well! Those were the only two pluses.
Was looking for a little bit of home (NY) in Iowa- definitely not it. Oh and it’s our tradition to take a shot after dinner (I know. I know. Classless. lol) so we went to the bar where they had burgers that looked decent….away from our mother…out of respect….where they have burgers. And they would not allow us to take the shots at the bar quickly before paying our bill. THEY SUGGESTED WE TAKE THE SHOTS IN THE BATHROOM!!!!! Then I paid the bill and this maitre d with dark hair, mustache, middle aged, lots of chains on (can’t make this up)…. PUT HIS HAND OUT TO COLLECT THE BILL AFTER I SIGNED IT). I travel around the world for food gems and was so hoping (with the owners pedigree) that this would be one. Obviously not. The hunt for the Iowa City eats continues. Worst culinary experience I’ve ever had at this price point :-(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
As a conservative eater I was so impressed. To be honest the best part was the unbelievable staff. Thank you so much for making our 28th wedding anniversary a great night. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Iowa. Service was fabulous and food was excellent. Got a hand roll, wagyu pasta, pork chop and potato salad; so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Shortcake, Potato Salad
Fabulous food and service in a beautiful but noisy setting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
• Cast Iron Cornbread = 5⭐️
• Buttermilk Biscuits = 4⭐️
• Sweet Corn Soup = 5⭐️
• Grande Creamery Burrata = 4.5 ⭐️
• Duck Egg Tagliatelle = 4.5 ⭐️
• Mafalde (Summer Version) = 5⭐️
• Beeler’s Pork Chop = 5 ⭐️
• Sweet Corn Side = 3.5 ⭐️
• Lemon Yuzu Dessert = 5 ⭐️
We love visiting The Webster. They have great cocktails, amazing food, and great service, (rated 4 stars on service due to our last server, it’s usually great). We wish there were some sweeter wines on the menu by the glass instead of all dry options. My absolute favorite dish I’ve had at The Webster is their summer Mafalde. Overall, this is a great date spot, night out with friends, or place to celebrate!
Parking: Plan to arrive early as The Webster has a 15 min grace period on reservations. This will allow enough time to find a parking spot on the street or in a parking garage. Some evenings, after 6pm, parking will be free depending on the street you park on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lemon-Yuzu Curd Graham Cracker Crust Toasted Meringue, Duck Egg Tagliatelle
Astonishing menu, first of all, met with top shelf service!
I am a local and have my “go to” places I entertain special guests and family. This is first on my list! I also frequent here to sit at the bar, have a glass of wine or cocktail and have the finest meal Iowa City has to offer, alone or with my husband. Staff is top-echelon, from the hosts greeting you, to the bartenders, servers and even back waiters. The owner, Riene Gelman is consistently working all angles of the floor to make sure each guest has what they need with perfect timing! The chefs in the back are nonstop killing it!!
Never have I had a bad experience. Go Webster!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish! Best pork chop of my life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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