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!

The food was top notch along side the service which explained the food at every meal…read more The ambiance, as an architect was an awesome experience. Only downside is that there is a shared restroom.

What a fantastic spot in Iowa City. I come to Iowa City several times a year to visit family. I'm…read moreso glad we discovered with place as it could easily compete with quality of bigger city restaurants. There were four of us. We started with the kimchi cucumbers and gyoza. Both were great but those cucumbers were so good we got a second order. We also tried a few cocktails from the lounge menu. We asked specifically to see that menu as the food menu has a few cocktails but not as extensive as on the lounge menu. All the cocktails our table tried were great -- tastefully made and well balanced. Finally for the main course, we all tried a ramen. I got the Negi Shoyu which is chicken broth based and it was so flavor packed and delicious. Everyone was pleased and cleared their plates.

This was the place in Iowa City I thought would be the best when I researched it, The Webster is a…read morereally good restaurant. It could be in LA or New York, easily. The decor is modern industrial and it's great. The space is beautiful and feels high end. The service is spot on. The server was professional? helpful and accommodating. It is literally perfect. The food is served family style, though. friend didn't want to do that. Ironically. my wife didn't like that either. So i'm use to it. Instead of splitting apps, we both had the same app: beef tartare. It was one of the best tatteres i've ever had. And I love this dish. We each ordered a pasta as our main. My friend loved his. Mine was ok, but too salty, which is never my issue. Nevertheless? the whole thing was really excellent. This is a great restaurant.

This was our first time dining at The Webster. What an amazing experience!! Jess was our waitress…read more She was knowledgeable and attentive. The food was top notch. It was hot, delicious and very well spaced out between each course. The restaurant is quaint and pleasant. We will definitely return!

It's our third time at this place. We waited a bit to be seated after the annual block party. The…read moreguy was incredible in moving our party to the couches. The couches is where it's at! We all ordered martinis. We are kind of all over the place. We shared each others drinks. Incredible choices. The menu is huge for martinis. We didn't have food this time around. Waitstaff was quick and nice. I love the upscale atmosphere of this place compared to the typical college bars. Come here with parents. They are flexible with kids.

I placed an order for 4 items on DoorDash. The pictures of the food didn't match what I got in 3…read moreout of 4 items. (The sliders did.) Vastly overpriced for what you get. You get a miniscule, tiny amount for an exhorbitant price. The calamari looked nothing like the picture and was enough for about 3 bites. The Kamikaze Tuna had less tuna than the photo showed, and also less rice (a thimble full, maybe) and was so spicy hot it was inedible for me. The bruchetta bread came separately from the topping, and the bread was hard as rocks. As with the others, it looked nothing like the photo on the menu. I suspect the photos are A.I. generated. I can't comment on the restaurant's atmosphere or drinks because I ordered from DoorDash. I suggest you do not.

Awesome happy hour and pleasant environment. Service is prompt. Plenty of seating options at the…read morebar, tables, and booths. Great choice when staying at The Graduate!

Ordered wings and dirty chips. Service a bit off. Both ok but would not reorder. Appetizers…read moreserved no plates and silverware. Had to ask for refills Chicken kabobs good. Burger good.

Blue Agave was a rather nice spot for a causal Mexican food experience…read more FOOD: chips, salsa, fajitas all met expectations and were prepared well. I'm never a fan of being charged for chips but they were good so that erased any "resentment" on that account. SERVICE: friendly, responsive, and accommodating AMBIANCE: casual spot that also makes for a great date night. Do note that as this is near the university, there are a lot of students there. That's not a negative or positive, just a note.

Ambiance was great, food was decent, but the cost was a little high. Service was prompt for a large…read moregroup and everything was accurate. They process payment at the table with a machine, so tipping can be a bit awkward. Overall would come back again for a special event or night out, but wouldn't be a regular dining spot.

Genes is a really great bar. The drinks are incredibly tasty and very well priced, as well. While I…read morehave only had the onion rings as an appetizer, those were incredibly tasty. Plus, Each time we have been there, the service has been fast and friendly. I really don't know what else to say. This place is just a solid, slightly more upscale bar than the rest of the bars in Iowa city. If you're looking for a nice place to have a quiet drink, this is it. I would highly recommend the Manhattan or the Waco kid! Ps the chicken Parmesan is one of the best sandwiches I have had in my entire time in Iowa city

I came here for a Yelp event, so I can't speak to the service/food on an average Tuesday, but I was…read moredefinitely impressed with everything I tried during my visit. This, in addition to the gorgeous 70s vibes from the restaurant. Seriously, every little piece of it has a story behind it, from the tiny pigs hanging in the beads separating two parts of the restaurant to the Gene Wilder-print paper accompanying the fries. I love it. I love the way it shows the thought and care that went into every single detail. Food: Open your menu. Find the meal with the maple-glazed carrots. Order them. Thank me. Again, no idea about where exactly they're located on the menu because I tried them at a Yelp event, but they are exquisite. The best-tasting carrots I've ever eaten. Like, I found myself wanting a plate of veggies. That should speak volumes. They also get their desserts daily from Bread Garden, and if you've ever stopped by (it's literally next door, so I would hope so), they're more like the Bread Eden. So in other words, you can expect a lot from their desserts. I had pie served on an artfully decorated plate with fresh cream on top, and I was two seconds away from licking my plate it was so good. Drinks: Their cocktails are AMAZING. I can already picture spring and summer, stopping by for a quick bite and a cocktail on their patio. This place is in an ideal location, and with excellent beverages and yummy apps, what's not to love? Decor: Did I mention it's awesome? Yeah. It's awesome. This isn't a huge restaurant, but it's worth noting that the space is divided, so it could easily accommodate a larger group with a more private dining vibe on the far side of the room. I can't wait to come back!

Perfect volume. Nice waitress…read more Food was okay. Would have been bettter with beer. We have seen this place look really crowded so the atmosphere may be very different when comparing weekdays vs weekends and when the university has all students in attendance. Almost gave this a three cause of food, but I think we would like to come try some more stuff first before we hang our hats. The indoor activities could also make the experience more enjoyable with a larger group, so that also would need to be factored again. Until we "eat" again Tavern blue!

I went there for my birthday on October 5th. The service was great. The food was awful, worst pizza…read moreI ever had. We will never eat there again.