50 Best American Restaurants near North Liberty

“We went for lunch today with a large group! The service was amazing. We came right when they opened and they got us set up right away. The food was so good!!! Will def be back :)“

“I had my graduation party in one of the event spaces, and it was amazing!! The bartenders and caterers were so hardworking, and Mackenzie (our event coordinator) made sure everything was perfect. Highly recommended!!“

“I booked the party room for a party of 22 for my brother's graduation. The initial manager I spoke to (I think Amanda?) was amazing, helpful! Another manager greeted us when we arrived (I didn't catch his name) super friendly and welcoming! We had a lot of kids in our party, our waitress, Emerson, was AMAZING! The food and drinks were fantastic!!!! Would highly recommend!!!“

“The most delicious red velvet cupcakes I've ever had!“

“We pulled into this place and we immediatly felt a LOTO vibe. They have a merchandise shop and neat decor not to mention a decent drink list.
We opted for the rum runners and they were fantastic, so was the catfish and the burgers.
We will be back!
Thanks to June for taking care of us andthe great service!“

“My husband and I decided to try Naomi’s Kitchen because dinner was always a hassle in the evenings. With a 7 mo old, two dogs and both of us working, we decided it was time to start outsourcing some things! We are 3 meals in and are SOLD! The meals are delicious, easy to heat and the staff is so kind. I can NOT recommend this service enough.“

“My kind of dive bar! Will definitely be going again! The staff was exceptional... Very attentive. The owner seemed very nice as well. I stumbled on a night of volleyball going on outside and trivia inside. Seemed like everyone was having a great time. I had the sirloin and mashed potatoes for dinner. Was ok but I plan on trying other dishes. Has a little more than your typical bar food.“

“I loved this place so much! I was in town visiting family from Wisconsin and my dad and I came here for brunch today (7/14/2024) before I had to drive back home. I don’t recall our servers name but they were so, so sweet! My dad has been there a ton and loves the corned beef hash. I tried the ah-nold sandwich. Hands down the most amazing sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t wait to visit again!“

“Taco pizza pleaseeeeeeeee“

“Great view! Great food!!!“

“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.“

“Great service & delicious food & drinks!“

“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.“

“Our server Jaden was polite on top of things and very helpful. He assisted with seating us when no one helped to seat us after standing at the host stand for roughly 10 minutes in a not busy resturan he tried at least. Until the manager was not so nice, disrespectful, raised her voice, and was rude to him for seating us because no one else would. He did tell him thank you for trying. She was beyond rude. Dont belittle your staff infront of guest. Recommended options when a couple of us didnt know what we wanted.“

“Drinks were tasty! My husband enjoyed the Easy Eddy and I sipped on the Sutliff Cider just happened in during Happy Hour 3-6. Emma was helpful in making our decision with the choice of to go drinks. She was polite and knowledgeable about the product! Great stop on our road trip to grab some drinks for the cabin getaway. Emma gave us some stickers so we will remember Big Grove! We will be back! Great customer 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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Ethan aat the front security, was awesome and understanding when I realized I had something in my pockets he offered to hold it for me until I left. Awesome people, he could have turned me away but instead worked things out for me to go in. 10 out of 10. Will return“

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

“The NEW Foundry in North liberty is AMAZING!! Always great food, Always a friendly smile, the food & service is what ppl go to restaurants for and GREAT food & GREAT service is definitely what you will receive here! The managers make sure the atmosphere is welcoming along with all the staff. Great place for all sizes of parties whether its 1 ppl to a latge group, they are always willing to accommodate and make it happen. This new restaurant has been booming & Im sure its ranked at #1 in the area so far! Soo happy my daughter has found her calling to serve as she continues her nursing studies! I definitely recommend everyone to check them out!!“

“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!!“

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

“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“

“The best tots evet“

“It was so delicious. Food was excellent place was clean people were friendly. We will be back“

“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“

“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!“

“Unbelievable food and service. My steak was cooked so perfect I could’ve cut it with a spoon.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“Ice cream & fries for ride home today! Great service from the guy working today! Tastes fantastic & we will be back!“

“food is always great as well as the service. oh, and they make deviled eggs much more delicate compared to most places. with the option to sprinkle bacon on top of their deviled eggs, you definitely got a chefs kiss right there“

“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.“

“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.“