We had Super Ram Salad mixed kale and red leaflettuce…read more tri-colored quinoa. avocado. roasted sweet potato. apples. candied pepitas. cashew cheese. (Vegan by leaving off the candied pepitas) Falafel Burger Spiced chickpea patty, roasted red pepper sauce, pickled apple relish. vegan gluten free bun. (V/GF) with Sweet Potato Fries Pecan Dream pretzel crust. cashew custard. caramel pecan crumble. dark chocolate. (Vegan/GF/contains nuts) Normally, I would not focus on a desert, but this Vegan dessert is something I would come here just to get it. This place prides itself on having menu items which change with the seasons. This desert merits being an exception to that rule and hopefully will become perennial. Despite being a Vegan and Gluten-free desert, it is one of their most popular. I hope it's there the next time we travel through this area. The other Vegan items were good but this is truly great!

first time here. It's embarrassing I miss this place. The ambience was outstanding. More…read moreimportantly you could have a conversation in the area without the echo you getting some of the other restaurants. I was a guest to my bankers and they made a couple recommend recommendations which were outstanding. I ended up getting the tuna poke, and the appetizer with tuna. Everything was outstanding. I will definitely bring my better half a.k.a. the wife a.k.a. Peggy back. If you're looking for a nice place with great service in ambulance with good food to top it off you'll definitely wanna check this place out.

Apparently this is a coffee bar in the day and a martini bar at night, I have not been here during…read morethe day. My friends and I came in for a drink to end our evening and found this place to be a little quirky but very homey. We sat in the area with the couch, loveseat and chairs. There is other seating available with high stools and tables. We had three people check in us during our visit so we were well cared for. We didn't order food as we had already eaten. It's drink menu has about 50 martinis listed. This place has a laidback feel to it, very enjoyable. The martinis come out just slow enough to notice but not overly slow. Enjoyed our experience, we will return.

Fantastic food, drinks, and service! Incredible experience…read more Would highly recommend the blueberry lemon or scotheroo martinis, you will not be disappointed.

Great selection of craft beers, enough to satisfy anyone's palate. Sometimes the service can be a…read morelittle iffy since there are two bars (and all the times I've been here there's only been one server). But, since there's no alcohol service at Rudy's next door, this is your only option.

Love. Love love…read morelove. They offer real beer, not "stupid beer," as I'm fond of saying. "Stupid beer" is the mass-marketed domestic, watery, flavorless crap most often offered at nearly every other blasted bar. Oh, no; If I want a super-hopped IPA, I can get it. An oatmeal stout? NO PROBLEM. Perhaps a porter, or maybe a craft brew? They have it. It is a beer oasis in a sea of swill.

The Green House is my new favorite spot for cocktails-- truly a hidden (in plain sight) gem! What I…read moremean by that is-- The Green House does not reside in the ped mall. In fact it is lives in the shadow of the Chauncey Swan parking ramp and you easily could drive right past it. This labor of love boasts a rad patio, super cool space decked out in oh so many plants with lots of seating options and fabulous cocktails. You don't feel like you're in Iowa City anymore, Toto. It's an oasis! Additionally, the waitstaff is insanely friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. It's open on the daily and has happy hour each day! Huzzah! Happy Hour on weekends (2-5pm) and the weekdays (3-6pm) is $2 off all cocktails, wine, beer and kombucha. The menu has something for everyone-- literally. There are over a dozen beer options, a few hard cider options, handful of signature cocktails, handful of non-alcoholic options, shrubs, bushes (a take on a moscow mule with bush light instead of vodka), all the wines (red/white/rosé/bubbly) and seasonal cocktails. We popped in on a date night on Friday evening. My partner was freezing and got a Hot Toddy. It was wonderful-- you could taste the booze but it wasn't overpowering. I like that it came with fresh lemon slices and herbs to add as desired. I enjoyed the cider-centric seasonal cocktail, The Hemlock. Sublime. I was loving the word play on the menu with bushes and shrubs so we opted to try the Watermelon Habanero Shrub. It was a treat. They don't serve food really (pretzels and macarons are available) but you can bring in your own food, or have it delivered. The Green House will now and forever be my happy hour destination. It fills the void that was left when Clinton Street Social Club left the IC downtown scene-- it's that good. The ambiance, the chill atmosphere, reasonable pricing and the people. You really can't beat it.

Vibes are truly the best at The Green House. It's so cute with all the plants around. Been a few…read moretimes but got the Chai Espresso Martini⁣ last time. It's definitely preference but The Green House has my favorite espresso martini! Strong in both coffee and alcohol so it's a sipper! Less chocolate and more chai and coffee. I've also loved their shrub beverages and perfect to get some snacks from there or across the street at New Pioneer Coop. Bartenders are always nice and helpful. Quicker usually to go to bar to order

Wild Culture is truly a gem of a watering hole on the North Side. It is an oasis of good vibes,…read moregreenery and a sexy menu for teetotalers and adult beverage enthusiasts alike. The booch menu is always changing. There's a bunch of craft beer options. Devine cocktails (many made with some seasonal kombucha). And coffee is offered here with a super limited snack menu. I stopped in on date night and had wonderful service, as well as a delicious Tom Collins. Pricing still seems on point. Seating is limited. Parking is always tough.

Small, intimate cocktail lounge with a creative cocktail menu! Bartender was friendly and helpful…read morewhen it came to selection!

Friday night busy but they had the routine down. Have an outdoor pool table and seating area kinda…read morecool.

We stopped to watch Michigan in the college World Series. Jedd was the bartender, he's very great…read moreguy, he had some great stories. When in the area of Waterloo Iowa try and stop in. Cheers!!

Went to Shuey's with friends for dinner on a Friday night. We were seated immediately and our…read moreserver took our drink orders quickly. I ordered the French Dip and Fries and it was delicious.

We paid $120 for a table for the Dueling Piano entertainment. One would think we would get stellar…read moreservice. Wrong - Dueling Piano crew had to point out the poor service we had. That did not work so we went to the bar to get service (for 3 drinks) Then we had to go to the bar to get our tab. We will never go back Shuey's

What a delightful dining experience! We dined in the outdoor patio, and the weather was equally…read moredelightful. Our waitress was attentive, pleasant, and fun. I ordered the rack of lamb, it was amazing! Literally like butter, no knife needed, cooked to perfection, the most tender lamb ever! The owners came by the table to greet and welcome us. Made us feel very special. Don't let the pricey menu deter your visit; it is well worth it. And the desserts, leave room! Full liquor bar and an amazing wine list for your choice. This is a gem for downtown Kalona!

Everything was perfect food service in ambience. I was able to pair a couple of vegetables sides…read morewith the tuna takati and it was just the right amount and done perfectly. What a treasure for small town rural Iowa.

Haven't been here for more years than I care to admit to, but I found myself back gor a Christmas…read moreget together. It took me back to the days of goingbto local neighborhood bars. While the place isn't fancy, it's comfortable and quiet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Might not be the place for trendy cocktails, but its good for a quiet get away

I visited this bar for karaoke on a Friday night and am very unimpressed by the karaoke hosts and…read morethe way they managed their system: Here are the issues: 1. The announcer was intoxicated: A rule of thumb for karaoke hosts is to always be aware and able to run karaoke to the best of their ability. After several drinks, the KJ was noticeably under the influence and being rude while interrupting karaoke singers. He may have thought he was being funny, but it came across to me as rude and unappreciative of the singers. 2. The announcer would interrupt songs with commentary: The KJ would frequently interrupt the singers (on his mic) with commentary and jokes. I found this extremely disrespectful to the singers. It was distracting to the singers, the audience, and made me feel uncomfortable. 3. The announcer was rude to me directly: During one song, he started laughing and made a comment of "well if you were to do it right". I know he somehow meant it as a joke, but I was embarrassed and that was completely uncalled for. At the end of the night, he restated he appreciated me coming out and hopes that I'd return, but as a KJ myself, there are things you just don't do when running karaoke. Being sober and able to make good judgments, respecting people when it's their time to shine, and being courteous to those around you are essential. This will be my first and last time visiting the Red Lion Lounge.

Excellent food and service I have been there many times. It's located in a charming town too!read more

This is definitely a solid little place for drinks and pub food. It's right in the delightful…read morelittle downtown area of Mt. Vernon -- a small place with a cute entrance, tables down one side and plenty of bar seating along the other side. A large variety of draft beers are available (although as a big Guinness fan, I was happy to order a can of that). Apparently, they also do all sorts of mules. A good variety of options for food, including a number of tenderloin options (both fried and grilled). I chose the Czech Reuben (grilled tenderloin on toasted rye with swiss cheese, sauerkraut, caramelized onions and horseradish mustard). It was really good. The tenderloin was tender, the rye was oustanding, and the onions and mustard added a ton of flavor. I got the fries with it. They looked like home-cut fries, and they were soft on the inside, but they were also soft on the outside. They were just... soft. If they had some crispiness on the outside, it would have been 5 stars. When I return, I'll try a different side.