Amazing. A strip mall bar with an Irish bar feel…read more Recommendation: Get a menu for your whiskey offerings. Looks to be considerable but asking the staff, didn't do me any good

Pat and Fran's is kind of hidden behind the Coralville Strip, so I discovered while looking on Yelp…read morefor new places to try. It's a smaller bar, but there seems to be a lot of seating available. I went to grab dinner with a friend, and we both ordered burgers. I got mine with a pretzel bun, and it tasted like it was made with rye. Not bad, but I was expecting a regular pretzel bun. My friend also ordered a stout flight that came with blue cheese chips and donuts. The food was good, but I can't comment on the stout. The service was pretty quick, but we did ask for napkins several times and did not get them. Overall, it was not bad, and I would definitely go back.

Great food! Very nice people! Smash burgers were excellent! Also food was ready very quick. Highly…read morerecommend stop in and trying everything they have on the menu!

We got Da Bomb⁣ Burger and Burger in a Haystack⁣. Great,…read moreattentive service on a Friday night. Wasn't too much crowded at all during dinner so wondering if it starts coming alive at night We love loaded burgers in general and these fries were reeeeally good, with ranch of course! ⁣

This is your basic chz burger..... Shorts's version = one pickle, a small tomato and a dash of…read morelettuce. After adding my own LTP I couldn't eat the burger because the untoasted bottom bun was so soggy it fell a part in my hands. This is kind of pathetic. I should have just made my own burger. I ate the rest with a fork because I was just That hungry. Disappointing. At least McDonalds gives you two pickles lol.

I don't live in Iowa City anymore but whenever I'm back for work, Shorts is a place I make sure to…read morestop by. They usually have one of my favorite beers on draft--Blonde Fatale. Their menu has a variety of burgers which can all be subbed out for grilled chicken or a veggie patty. Their fries are some of my favorite I've had, and I love to have a good dipping sauce with my fries so I usually ask for the garlic aioli. They also have shorts sauce on the table which is mildly spicy with good flavor. The restaurant is small and dark, so if you come during busy hours you may have to wait a bit for your table.

Great atmosphere, very kind staff, and amazing food! We were able to get seated right away on a…read morebusy Sunday. The macchiato was the best coffee I've ever had. The biscuits and gravy were delicious.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. We ended up at Pullman Bar & Diner three mornings in a…read morerow during our trip, and honestly, it became one of the highlights of our weekend. Every single thing we ordered felt fresh, thoughtful, and just really well done. My kids were obsessed with the chocolate chip pancakes (which says a lot), and my dad and I worked our way through a few different dishes. The biscuits and gravy were comforting and rich without being too heavy, and even the simple eggs were cooked perfectly. But the standout? The breakfast tacos. They were insane. The pork was seasoned perfectly, super flavorful without being overwhelming, and everything just worked together so well. Also, do not skip the fresh squeezed orange juice or the local sourdough with homemade preserves. You can taste the difference. It's one of those places where you can tell they really care about the ingredients. Service was warm and easy, and the vibe just makes you want to sit and stay a while. We'll 100% be back if we're ever in Iowa City again!

This place always gives the best service and the food is always so delish! We love their patio and…read moremiss it very much this time of year!! Absolutely love coming here anytime we are in the area! This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.

Good service good lunch and dinner whenever I travel into town for work. Will be back!read more

We came here on a Tuesday for happy hour!!! I think that was a huge mistake! The special was Old…read moreFashioned and I can't tell you how many we drink over. Our waiter was awesome, she put up with all our Shannan's. As far as I remember the food was good. I love the roof top but it got a little cool up there. Overall it was a great time!

Came here from out of town for a conference and stayed at the local hotels. We walked to 30 hop for…read moreaffordable food from a place with lots of good verbal recommendations. Pretty good for what it offers (bar food). We had the bowls, happy hour wings, truffle fries, and truffle cheesesteak. Everything came out steaming hot and flavors were there! Service was good, lots of young people. Ambiance was bar vibe. Clean. Definitely recommend for someone who's looking for good casual dining who's in the area and not wanting to walk far.

Once you settle in your location you can walk or drive to Twelve O1 Kitchen to order up fajitas or…read morefish & chips. The wait staff is friendly and the servers allow you to scan the menu while checking back to make sure you are happy with you on your entree to make sure your experience is enjoyable. The atmosphere was lively with many cheering for the home team on wide sports screen TVS - Go Hawkeyes!

Tried this as a "something new" date and pleasantly surprised. Perfect bridge between expensive…read morefine dining and a typical burger joint, the food is good and the prices are reasonable.

OMG THE BEST FOOD AND THE BEST SERVER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!! Wasn't expensive at all! And…read moreserver her name was forest and she was just the best she was very joyful, very funny, and honestly one of the most happiest server ever! Definitely will be going back there to eat again and just one of the best experiences I have ever had!! Forest you deserve a raise!!! ~Evelyn

well to start off our trip, this was our first time to the barrel house. We moved into Hallmar a…read morefew months ago and I don't know how we missed this place but we won't miss it again. The food the food was excellent. Jordan did a good job of describing the various options we drilled in on the pork tacos which apparently were on special and then the fish and chips which is what I got. I also got the cucumber and onions it's a side dish Yum Yum. Service was great. We were here at a pretty quiet time around 3 o'clock. So there really wasn't a lot of people around. Piggy enjoyed her pork tacos along with the warm mac & cheese. we will definitely be back here again as it's only 2 miles from Hallmark. I may even have to order to go and drive out and pick it up from my girlfriend a.k.a. the wife. If you're in the area you should drop in.

excellent service, great food and the best blueberry margaritas! Accessible with easy parking too!read more

I have been to the location over a dozen times. I love the location, the vibes, the selection of…read morefood and drinks. It is great! They have great indoor/outdoor seating, large booths and a great bar area. They take reservations! I've tried the nachos, the salads, the burgers and fries and the seafood - everything is fabulous! The only complaint is the service - no matter where I've sat or the number on our group (1-6 people) at some point the service is slow. I've waited 15 minutes for a waiter to acknowledge us at our table, I've waited 20-30 minutes to get drinks we ordered, I've waited an hour from the order to the time we've received our food and multiple times the order has been wrong. Everything about this place is great, but the service is just slooooow in one way.

My first visit to Iowa City, and Barrett's did not disappoint! Food, coffee, and vibes were all…read moreincredible. I love the counter service concept and being able to pick my pastry out of the case before finding a seat. I ordered the breakfast burrito, a lemon poppyseed muffin, and a latte. For brunch catching up with a friend, it was the perfect blend of savory and sweet. And MAN was the breakfast burrito delish - I adore when breakfast items have a hearty serving of avocado, and the burrito struck the perfect balance of avo and egg goodness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. My only complaint is I'm not a local so I can't visit more often. Definitely give this one a try!

Barrett's dinner and happy hour is the best kept secret in town! There I said it, and boy do I mean…read moreit! My son had the grand idea to stop by for a brownie and when they walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who asked if we needed a table for 4. We were still thinking we would stick to just a sweet treat, until we looked at the menu and were told it was happy hour. We decided to all get dinner and were not disappointed! The meal was started with some delicious bread rolls, the beers were only $1.50 on happy hour and they even gave us scotcharoos to end our experience!! We are already planning our next trip so I hope to see you there! I promise it won't disappoint!