45 Best American Restaurants near Solon

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Our family had lunch at the Cafe and it was fabulous! Maddie was our server and she was the best. Food was great and the Cafe was beautiful. Thank you, we will be back!“

“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.“

“We used to come here quite a bit for lunch or dinners and always really loved the food. Unfortunately can’t help but notice some changes in quality since ownership changed. Hand cut fries are gone, some portions changed, and cheap salty cut-up breaded chicken patties are what’s used on chicken salads now, and a few other things we’ve noticed. It’s still decent and the service has always been good - just disappointing to pay the same or more and get lower quality now.“

“Great place to visit if you are in this area. Also, a nice option to eat and drink here when the Coralville and Iowa City popular establishments are filled up.

We went for dinner after a Iowa Hawkeyes game. Fantastic draft beer options and all food we ordered met or exceeded our expectations. Burgers actually tasted fresh and from grill.

We would not hesitate going back here in the future while my son is in college.“

“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. ;)“

“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.“

“Everything they make is amazing!“

“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.“

“Great food! The mushroom philly is to die for! Great fries! Great beer! I'm going back!“

“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.“

“Hosted an intimate outdoor dinner party. Catered food was impressive, both quality and display. Staff was incredibly friendly, greeting guests, engaging with them. Would most certainly consider hiring for future events.“

“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!!“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“The absolute best homemade chips in town!!!! YUM!“

“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!“

“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.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in the Iowa City/Coralville area. The Cali Burrito is something I want on my deathbed. I come here time and time again, and I always try something new. I have been amazed by my meal every single time. I never leave hungry, and the leftovers taste FIRE. I LOVE this place.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

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

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“New remodel is definitely worth checking out!“

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

“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.“

“that one waitress with the tits“

“What a fun restaurant with all that history. The food is amazing! I'm pretty sure that was one of the best ruben's I have ever eaten. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well. Then we got a blueberry pie milkshake to share. Even if you have to get a to go box for some food, save room for one of these. It was out of this world.“

“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!“