My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate his birthday. We are from FL visiting, and this…read morerestaurant was just amazing! From the food to our server... and the owner.. wow! He made sure that we were taken care of, and attentive to our table. He came over to wish him a Happy Birthday. They gave us a complimentary birthday cake which made it so special and sweet. The hospitality is unmatched and worth visiting. We got the lamb/mash, and the hanger steak/mash. The meal was delicious! I'm glad we will be in Iowa for a little longer to visit again!

We made reservations and we were seated immediately. I love the unique vibes for a downtown…read morerestaurant. We were greeted by Amy, who is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Our food was outstanding and delicious. The butternut squash was so good!! We will definitely go back!

It's a hotel restaurant, which isn't clear from the yelp page. The entrance is through the hotel…read more If you come through the patio, you have to walk all the way to the front. Don't do that. The place is clean and open with a very corporate inside and a more laid back patio, which would be great if it was cooler out. The server was very friendly, got me water quickly, and brought my iced tea quickly too. She was professional and pleasant. ashe even brought me a second iced tea without me asking. Good seevice. I was here for lunch and water eat light. I got a lunch special that's half salad and half sandwich. I got the blt and the chopped salad. The plate was served with sliced avocado, which I added to the half blt. That was a very good sandwich. It's only on the menu as part of the 2/2 and 1/2 lunch special. But it's good, The salad was pretty good, not great. But it was light. The waitperson offered to get me iced tea to go, which was awesome. She was terrific. This is a good little lunch spot,

Right on the river, lots be of outdoor seating, plenty of room inside for large groups…read more Nice salad bar Food good, seemed to be a lot of repeat customers. Would definitely go back.

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!

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.

We went there for Bday lunch. We had the buffet. We liked the salad bar, friend fish, pizza,…read morelasagna & fried shrimp. Service was good but server was very busy. They do need to step up their dessert game though. No drinks just water. Veterans eat 1/2 off. The buffet seating was just tables and chairs. No booths.

Tavern blue is a fun place with a unique atmosphere and very satisfying food…read more FOOD: the food is good and well-priced. I enjoyed the salad and side of house bread that I had. The burger looked incredible and I will be back for that! AMBIANCE: what a fun place. It's got a large room so it's not cozy, but what it lacks in coziness it gains in immensity. There's so much going on and that's a great thing! SERVICE: friendly PARKING: the lot we parked in was small but we found a spot. Not sure if they have more spots.

Claude has been on our list forever and we finally went for our anniversary and it did not…read moredisappoint. I got the Le Fizz Parfait and he got the C'est Bon and both were so soo good. The bartenders are very talented! The vibe is everything. Obsessed with the red interior, it's so cute and feels special but still fun. Service was also fantastic, we felt very well taken care of. We didn't try food because the kitchen closes at 10 which we didn't realize, but honestly just gives us an excuse to go again. We will 100% come back soon!

This was a little spot that Iowa City needed. A cozy place to enjoy conversation and the company of…read moreothers. The decor and ambience contributes to an atmosphere of connection where you want to keep lingering. The drinks are delicious, some traditional and some with a unique fresh take. The small plates are satisfying and not too heavy. The servers are kind and engaging. Wouldn't change a thing!

Vesta is a great spot. We went there for valentine's day dinner and it delivered a meal with good…read morefood, service, and atmosphere. FOOD: I got a pretty basic salad and a side of mashed potatoes. My partner got the scallops. Both were perfectly good. DRINKS: we both enjoyed a Valentine's special drink (champagne with other ingredients, which we opted to forgo) which was very well priced. SERVICE: friendly and efficient. Our server did a great job while also being the perfect amount of friendly. AMBIANCE: perfect for casual or a more upscale outing!

Wow, what a difference a year makes!! Our waitress made sure our drinks were always full and did a…read moregreat job on checking to make sure everything was perfect. Speaking of perfect....our beef tenderloins were perfect. Not to mention the truffle risotto. It's AMAZING!!!!! The place wasn't too busy so it made for a nice laid back Friday night. Was leery about going back after my last time here but I'm so glad we did! My only complaint is that took the beef Wellington bites off their appetizers, but I understand the need to change. Can't wait to try some of the new stuff on the menu but it'll be hard to get away from the beef tenderloin.

The food and service were amazing. The ambiance was a bit loud, but we were there for a benefit…read more Our server was the sweetest and very attentive considering how busy the restaurant was especially for a Monday night.

Big Grove is always a great experience. The Solon brewpub has a little different vibe as the other…read morelocations and the food is slightly different but great in its own way. Service was perfect, as usual!

Great service, friendly staff and a solid menu. Old school Midwest steakhouse in downtown Iowa…read moreCity. Good place for a nice dinner.

I went here with a friend at a legal conference in Iowa City. It's a very nice restaurant…read more the place is really lovely. The decor is elegant and calming. The service is extraordinary. Our waiter was terrific. He was professional and informative. One of the other servers tried to serve our food when we were still working on the apps. He went right by us and they were redone after we were done. It was seamless. The mains were really good. My friend loved his food, as did I. I also had a great glass of a very good Cabernet to go with my steak. This place was great and we'd both come back here again.