There's a lot of competition in the area for bbq so I ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich. It was…read morepounded flat, huge and cooked to perfection. However it lack flavor until I added the sauce. Perfect combination! The service was excellent and I like the ambiance of the dinning area. Overall, it's a very good spot and check it out if you're in the area.

My wife and I stopped in here for dinner after leaving Iowa's blowout win of UNI early. We order…read morethe Iowa platter to share (pulled chicken, brisket, pulled pork, jalapeño sausage, bacon, four sides, and cornbread muffins). You can't really beat their price for the shear volume of food you get, but you could definitely beat the quality of the meal. Don't get me wrong - everything is good enough to eat, but it didn't make me feel like I ever had to come back for more or recommend to family or friends. The sides were definitely the star of the show. Particularly, the baked beans, mac and cheese, and cornbread -- those were excellent! Overall, this isn't a spot I'd put on my list for top restaurants in the Iowa City area, but there are fair worse options (*cough* The Vine *cough*).

Loved this FREE event at a gorgeous North Liberty park. Recognized some familiar names on the…read morevending and music lineups and figured I'd make the drive from Marion to support my friends. I knew it was a longstanding community event, but didn't realize the scope of production that goes into it. The stage is MASSIVE and they had some really cool artists performing throughout the day. There was plenty of room to set up a blanket or chair, sip your beer, and enjoy the music. (It did start to fill up quickly in anticipation of the last two acts, so grab your spot early!) There were stations with fans blowing cool mists, free ice water tanks, and a few places to get out of the sun. The Blues & BBQ sign is a great photo opp. In addition to the beer tent by the stage, there were about ten vendors or so offering a variety of sips and bites. A little something for everyone, including multiple bbq options, tacos, shaved ice, and ice cream. I know the beer tent is a big factor in keeping this free, so it would be great if there was more than one non-alch option (and ideally root beer wouldn't be the same price as a beer - say $4 or $5 instead of $7). All in all, really great community event. I heard a rumor the park is being renovated to add shade and other amenities, so next year there will not be a festival. I'm sure it'll come back bigger and better than ever!

Fun event and free for everyone! Had great weather this year that made it comfortable to enjoy the…read moreshows and food a little bit more. All musical acts were awesome and were so fun to listen to in front of the stage or out about the park. Inflatables and other park equipment for kids to climb and a good amount of shaded seating for everyone to enjoy. The food truck options keep growing so anyone can find something they like. I like to go sometime earlier in the day and then come back later to hear the final show, all while trying some good brisket or pulled pork.

T.C. Bonez, which operates a bbq food truck and catering, this summer started serving on the…read moreweekends for takeout and dine 'in' at their covered patio along Mehaffey Bridge Rd. Fantastic meats! They have a Sampler (ribs, brisket, chicken, sides) which is a must-try, along with meals consisting of a sandwich of any of their meats along with sides, or tacos with any of their meats. Their cornbread is just right, not too dry or too oily, and the mac & cheese and smoked gouda potatoes are tasty as well. Keep an eye on their social media since they have specials from time to time posted there (hello, pulled pork nachos) as well as their location if they are using the food truck. I was worried after the loss of another bbq place recently in North Liberty and am so happy to have found T.C. Bonez this summer!

Delicious! Great variety of meats and they all taste great. They have a variety of sides - all…read morewonderful! I've eaten at at TC Bonez multiple times I have NEVER been disappointed. They are great for catering an event too! Check them out and order anything they have - it will all be great!

What a great experience at The Foundry! The butternut squash and battered (made in house daily)…read morefish tacos were outstanding, but what truly made our evening memorable was our server, Chase. From the greeting as we walked in and the moment we sat down, Chase treated us like lifelong friends. His enthusiasm and love for Iowa were unparalleled, and he was genuinely interested in hearing about what brought us all the way from California. He was warm, engaging, funny, and made us feel completely at home. The food was delicious on its own, but somehow Chase's enthusiasm made everything taste even better! If you're nearby, stop in for a beer and a bite--and if you're lucky enough to have Chase as your server, you're in for an especially great experience. You won't be disappointed!

Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Hostess will seat you. We arrived at lunch on a Saturday…read moreand were seated right away. Brunch menu available 10-3, including bottomless drinks (interchangeable options of mules, mimosas, and Bloody Mary). Staff was friendly and accommodating. Vibe was chill, not overly loud. Food had generous portions and was delicious overall. We would def come back!

Jackie and Chef Jake knocked it out of the park. Jackie was friendly and very knowledgeable about…read moremenu and absolutely knew how to pour draft beer. We had the reuben and the bangers. Both of these were phenomenal! Everything melts in your mouth and made from scratch. We even got the Shepard's Pie to go for dinner. You must come here for lunch or dinner. We will be back real soon. M&J

This place is top notch. The ambience is awesome. They actually have good Guinness on draft. They…read morehave live Irish music once a month and an awesome patio. The servers are friendly and awesome. The food is gourmet bar food. The Mac and cheese is exceptional as is the shepherds pie. One of the best happy hours in town from 4 to 6. That gives you two for one well drinks and domestic drafts. They also have a late night. Happy hour from nine to close with three dollar Wells and four dollar Jamison.

A highlight on my trip to Iowa. This is a great restaurant: the food, the service, the atmosphere…read more I had the avocado toast and homemade blueberry muffins and they were phenomenal. My husband had the huevos rancheros and he really enjoyed them. We sat on the patio, by the covered area and it was perfect on a Sunday morning for brunch. I wish I could go back to enjoy the fire pit on a Saturday night. Tip: try the blueberry muffins, they are exquisite. Highly recommend!

If I'm in Iowa I'm having a tenderloin! Thick pork chop panko breaded and topped with tangy sweet…read morepickles. Cane with a large portion of tots, that were slightly undercooked. I needed some greens in my life, so I chose the chopped Caesar salad. It was a bit heavy on the arugula that overpowered everything with pepper. Ambiance is industrial rustic, service was prompt, and prices are in line with the area.

This is a horrible business. The owner is truly a bad person who treats his employees horribly. He…read morecommits various health code violations such as leaving meat out overnight. The fridge they use is rarely within required health code temp zones. They also thaw their meat in uncleaned sinks. I would not eat here if you do not want to get sick from food poisoning. They also date their food past the required health code use date.

We went to Red's for happy hour. It really never disappoints. The person answering the phone said…read morethey don't take reservations for the patio, although we call ahead all the time. When we got there we sat on the patio and the vibe is always fun and casual. We ordered appetizers and happy hour drinks. The Spicy Chicken Thai flatbread is always delicious. We also ordered the chips and queso/chorizo. It is so so good. No picture of the flatbread as we ate it so fast. Lena was our waitress and she was delightful, attentive and sweet.

My sister suggested we try Red's for a late lunch. Their large dinning area is spacious and clean…read more Tje server was attentive and gave great recommendations. We ordered the Pork Tenderlion, Grown Up Grilled Cheese and rhe Wacky Patty. It took a little long for our food to arrive but it was well worth the wait. Pork Tenderlion was a little on the small size but tasty. The Wacky was delicious and the Grilled Cheese. Sides are ver6 tasty. There is an astounding slelect of beers offered. Both draft and bottled. After I asked the manager if the kitchen was short staffed, as the food took a littke long. Alex stated that they had a limited staff at the tome as most had been on break. As we were on our way out, Alex presented us with a gift certificate for the delay. It was ver6 unexpected but greatly appreciated. Overall, our experience was very good and I will be recommending this establishment to my friends. Well worth the time to head out to enjoy the fares this establishment has to offer

This place was located next to our hotel. We needed to eat before tailgating at a Hawkeye game…read more We had 7 of us. We saw the outdoor patio and asked to be seated. They have one big table outside next to the fire pit. You can bring your dog to the fire pit! Menu is on the small side but the choices are varied. All seven of us found something to eat. Nobody complained. Service was fast. My burger was nice and juicy - perfectly done. I saw they had pretzel buns but was too late to change mine. Oh well. Still tasted great. Fries were crispy. "table side" guac was not made tableside but it did taste freshly made. This is somewhat of a hidden gem on the outskirts of Coralville by the golf courses.

I was greeted very quickly by the host. My drink order came quickly as well as my appetizer of…read morecheese curds that were great. I had a half of rack of ribs that were tender and not over sauced. The waitress was wonderful and attentive. The music was a little too loud but overall this was a nice place for dinner.

The best pizza in town. I love their family-run business, their crust reminds me of Casey's without…read moreall the greasy cheese, their garlic bread sticks might look like severed Mongoloid fingers but they are a-m-a-z-i-n-g. Highly recommend - and they will actually make one of my favorites of all time: Canadian bacon, sauerkraut and pineapple pizza. I also feel the gal(s?) who delivers are so sweet. Our dogs always greet them a little too rambunctiously, but they love it.

Long wait time, made the order incorrectly, rude customer service, treated condescendingly when we…read morecalled about it, and were forced to go back to return it. Heard them yelling at each other (about us) in the kitchen while waiting for the remake, despite asking a refund instead. My brother ordered for his dinner, but is allergic to the excessive onions they added, despite telling them ahead. I tagged along for support, as he has some health issues and is not always able to speak up for himself. Not worth the trouble, the visit back, and definitely not worth the price ($25 +fees for just a medium pizza). The remake looked okay, and they added in dessert breadsticks on the house, but still left us with an overall bitter aftertaste.