50 Best American Restaurants near Solon

“Friendly/attentive staff and the food is always top notch!“

“My husband and I stopped in to the Bluebird Cafe after a busy morning and had a delicious breakfast. We were immediately greeted at the door. Service was fast, staff was friendly, and I had the most delectable omelette EVER! I would definitely recommend 10/10!! We will definitely be back!!“

“I had the crispy chicken sandwhich and the come back sauce is amazing. thier house made ranch is so good too. We sampled the cheese curds and the fried pickles...perfect. Service was friendly and helpful.“

“Tried this restaurant for the first time, Nate was our server & he was the best! He answered our questions on menu items & was very attentive. The mushroom squash pizza was amazing & the side salad that comes with it was a nice added freshness! We will definitely be back again to try more menu items!“

“First time here, AMAZING food and service! Missouri to Reds Alehouse“

“Food is great! Especially the cheese curds & Monte Cristo! Service is slightly above average. Atmosphere is also nice.“

“I helped plan and host a surprise retirement party for a dear friend at Tin Roost in 'The Coop'. Mackenzie, their Event Coordinator, was professional, responsive and very detail orientated. She worked with us quickly to plan the party and checked in at appropriate times to be sure we were still on track. Her recommendations for service, food and layout were spot on. The event service staff was polished and hospitable. Each person we encountered at Tin Roost seemed genuinely happy to be working there.“

“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!!“

“First time dining here, sat outside on the patio for an afternoon lunch. Service was top notch (Kat, our server, was very attentive & knowledgeable of the menu items) and the food (I had a chicken sandwich & my husband had a tenderloin) was excellent!! We will recommend & definitely return to try other items!“

“Everything they make is amazing!“

“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“

“I’d probably give this place the first four stars just based on fond memories, but we stopped in before a game and the Bine delivered in spades! We arrived 4 hours before the game and the place already had great energy. We were able to park through the game for only $20 and found a table with no wait.

Our server was nice and efficient and the wings were as good as I remembered! For the atmosphere, food and location, this is an easy 5 stars. We’ll be stopping back when we’re in town again in a few weeks!“

“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.“

“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“

“Tenderloin Combo was 🔥, can't wait to try their other menu items/specials!“

“We don't usually eat at chain restaurants, but this was the choice. I was pleasantly surprised. The menu had some nice options, heavy on the calories. 😁. The food came out quickly it was all cooked right, and the Bourbon Street chicken and shrimp were really good. The service was OK.“

“Hilltop is a local dive and neighborhood bar with a great menu. 3 pool tables in the back, several TV's with Iowa games featured. Great selection of canned and bottled beverages. They recently expanded their NA selection. This is a great spot for conversationalists, lunch specials, and the rural, urban crowd this spot draws in. Open Tuesday through Saturday“

“What a lovely space. Open and clean. Lots of outdoor tables that are all cover. Went the for the time today that we try someplace new. Well, what a great surprise. The food was delicious and the service excellent thank you Bree. You were great. I recommend this highly and the menu was great. The drinks were delicious and something a little different than the ordinary. Thanks for a great brunch.“

“Great service, food, and spirts. Funny thing after getting my bill for three well drinks and three IPA’s and splitting a tenderlion for 65.00 All I can seem to remember is the .95 up charge for a side of mayo. Makes me not want to come back and I really like the place.“

“Literally some of the best cupcakes I’ve ever had! The cake was moist and the icing was AMAZING! Everyone at the party asked where they were from“

“Decent bar & grill on the river.

Parking: There is decent parking available for everyone to include handicap.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, the BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER & the Bar are HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.“

“The Carmel apple cider is fanominal!!! Thanks for creating another great one to drink !“

“I went today for the first time and loved it! I ordered the iced raspberry white mocha latte and the bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito, which was served with salsa on the side. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food and drinks had great quality and flavor. Quiet and chill atmosphere with plenty of seating. I will definitely be back to try more and would 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.“

“Stopped in for lunch July 7, 2025. Crab bisque soup was delicious along with their nice small salad. Dessert was a rustic peach pie that was simply incredible. Please message me when serving the bisque & peach pie again!“

“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.“

“I was not looking forward to meeting friends at this bar and grill for a birthday dinner but was pleasantly surprised by the food and the atmosphere. We were with a large group so shared several of their appetizers and pizza and everything was delicious.“

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

“Amazing food that tasted as good as it looked! Staff was so personable and genuinely courteous. Tyson was our server that we will always remember for his kindness, attentiveness and over-the-top care. Great experience! 5 stars! Thank you!“

“Wow. Just wow. It was so so so good. High quality everything. Craft cocktails. Beautiful menu set up as small slates with groupings you can choose from. You can watch all the chefs in the kitchen. The Wagyu beef was insanely soft and delicious. The beautiful interior is too and dim lights. So much qttention to detail everywhere. Ryan and Laura shout out for making it my best birthday 💜“

“👍🏻👍🏻 One of my favorite local restaurants!“

“Delicious food and always friendly service. Highly recommended.“

“Tenderloins are excellent! Cheese balls are too! Love the frozen custard. People are very friendly!!“

“New remodel is definitely worth checking out!“

“Three of us had supper last night around 8:30 pm. Gabe was our server. That young man always has a smile on his face and kept our water and soda filled. He was very prompt with everything he did for us. God bless you, Gabe. You are an exceptional person and server and you DO make eating out enjoyable. Thanks so much!“

“The Slammin’ Salmon omelette was awesome!“

“Cheddar’s is one of our favorite restaurants for a nice atmosphere, good service, and delicious food at a reasonable price. And while we could have afforded a pricier venue with linen tablecloths and napkins, we chose Cheddar’s in Coralville to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary. Our favorite item on the menu is their Bourbon Glazed Salmon. I mean, it is delicious and always perfectly prepared. But I want to talk about our dinner last night. Who,e we were there, our son in in esoteric called the restaurant knowing we would be there and wanted to pay for our dinner as a surprise. Well, the manager Jeff said he could not take any credit card information over the phone. Knowing how disappointed our son was, he would personally comp our meal. Our son offered to reimburse him through Venmo, but Jeff refused. When our dinner was brought out, he personally game to our table to explain what had transpired. What he did wasn’t necessary. What he did was make sure we had an enjoyable dinner and that our son got all the credit for it. Cheddar’s was a favorite before last night; it’s even more so now. Thank you, thank you for lovely and memorable evening. Oh, and as for our waiter Dallen, he was generously tipped for his service.“

“Food here was EXCELLENT! I highly recommend! We will definitely be back!“

“this is my favorite restaurant in iowa city. the hamburgers here are just so amazing. the atmosphere is fantastic. and i would die for a pie shake. it cannot be overstated how good this place is.“

“Selection and cleanliness are both great but the reason I wanted to review was actually for the mother’s room- it is my first time using one provided by HyVee and it was so nice! It was private and comfortable. There was a place to nurse, change the diaper and wash hands all in one place. It was unexpectedly very nice and I am grateful. We were able to get our groceries AND take care of our four month old 💕“

“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.“

“Fantastic place! Food, Decor, Customer Service. Love it!“

“Huge selection of delicious food. Lovely presentation of our meals. Service was excellent!“

“My favorite restaurant! Staff is always so pleasant and the food never NEVER disappoints! The Longhorn Old Fashion is to die for! And don’t get me started on the porterhouse! Perfectly seasoned that melts in your mouth! Gotta try that amazing mac n’ cheese!“

“I’ll be honest. I do not typically eat the food here. The atmosphere however…. Is immaculate. Thursday and Saturday Karaoke is a must. Fridays they have live music or a dj. The beer is always cold and the staff are always friendly! Throw darts, shoot pool, drink and be merry! 4.5/5“

“Taco pizza pleaseeeeeeeee“

“Melinda was amazing! We walked in and felt more than welcome! She offered us menus so she could personally get our order in fast! We got sat down with our drinks and food was already coming out! Super great service, food came out super quick!“

“this is my Cheers and I'm Norm 5/5 ⭐“

“that one waitress with the tits“

“Cool retro vibe! Fun place to get some great food and watch the Hawkeyes!“