As North Liberty residents, we are grateful to have restaurants with character and personality like Tin Roost! In fact, this restaurant holds a special place in my wife and I's hearts as it was the location of our first date. During our most recent visit to Tin Roost, we ordered the pork tenderloin with broccoli (7.9/10) and a burger with fries (7.5/10)! We also ordered one of a few ciders that Tin Roost was offering on tap. Honestly, the food is pretty middle of the pack. The star of the show was surprisingly the roasted broccoli side. The service and ambiance was stellar during our visit. There are tons of seating options from bar side, high tops, booths, tables, and a big patio. Would highly recommend giving Tin Roost a try if you've never been! read more

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This place is good to grab a bite to eat with friends. I hear they have a backroom that is good for meetings, but I usually sit at the bar or a table. We got the double smash burger and added an egg - it was amazing. Seriously a great burger (would probably get without egg in the future). We also got the tater tot skillet, which was also good. We also got a burrito (not pictured) it comes drenched in queso and is kind of hard to eat, in the future will probably ask for the queso on the side. Portions are large. I am always a bit shocked at the price at the end of the meal, it is pretty expensive. I also don't like that you never get to see your itemized bill, the server uses the mobile payment machines and all you see is the overall total on the screen. Besides the cost, the food is good and there are lots of large table options for friend groups. There is also a lot of parking onsite. read more

Tin Roost - Tater Tot Skillet - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

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Service was subpar. Food was rather...meh. I've had better burgers at the legion hall. We had 3 meals and 3 bar drinks. 2 burgers with truffle fries and one chicken sandwich with parm tots. They do not inform you when choosing sides that there are upcharges. So we paid $3 extra for each of the fry orders and $5 extra for the tots so they could sprinkle on some parm cheese. All in all, dropped over $100 for something less satisfying than high school lunch. 11/10 times- would not recommend. read more

The pop up Sleigh Bar slays! A beautiful holiday treat! We had the power lunch featuring a smash burger, Caesar salad and fruit and a bowl of the loaded potato soup. We also tried the Santa Red Eye from the cocktail menu, which was good but I think Santa would it enjoy it even more if a shot of Bailey's was added . Service was great - attentive and taken care of without being overbearing. read more

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It's Lent, so time to take advantage of fish specials. We shared the catfish special. The catfish was okay, but not spectacular. The fries however were the bomb. They have a nice open concept area, which can get a little noisy if they're busy. There's a really nice patio where they have music sometimes. They have a full bar with a decent craft beer selection. Our waiter was the bomb! Very helpful, but not overly intrusive. read more

Tin Roost - Lenten catfish special - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

We were wedding dress shopping down the street for my baby sister and needed to grab a bite to eat at this NL staple before our next appointment. I can never get how cool Tin Roost is on the inside. It has tons of seating options. Cool lighting. A few party rooms. A rad patio. Service is always pretty hit or miss. Pricing, I feel, is a bit steep but the food is quality. I enjoyed a lunch special with a sandwich, soup and salad. It was great! My biggest hangup is service, wait time and pricing, additionally-- I had my other pregnant sister with us and it was very hard for her to find something on their menu. (To be fair, she is picky.) Overall, Tin Roost is a great spot to grab a drink on the patio and soak up summer. Pop in! read more

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Amazing food great atmosphere. The local beers are a great selection as well. Prices were reasonable. The place itself is huge. Plenty of outside seating if you want to sit inside call ahead of time to reserve seats. They have outdoor heaters with tvs. read more

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Came for dinner the other day to celebrate a birthday. The food was reallyyy good but it is pricey. For the atmosphere of the establishment I would say overpriced. The service this time also wasn't as great as it has been the last few times I've been. We had to remind the waitress of drink orders a few times, as well as boxes for leftovers. (I've worked service and so I understand it can get busy so I don't want to fault her for that). However, if people in our party had questions or wanted to check when the drinks or boxes would be by she wouldn't answer and walk away and we would be waiting another 20 minutes. If the food wasn't so good I'd probably not recommend coming here due to the prices and service. For just my boyfriend and I it was over $120 before tip (each of us had two alcoholic beverages, he had a tenderloin, and I had the Voodoo Chicken.) read more

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Easy to find location, we had a group of 12 people and had a very nice private room. It was nice we were separated from the main dining room so we could actually hear conversation without straining. The service was great our server was very good. Attentive but not annoying and was very accommodating. We had many appetizers which were all tasty. When it came to the entrees there was a slight delay in some of the orders, but they were quite busy and quickly remedied the situation. I had the brisket mac and cheese and recommend it. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and were quite pleased with the evening. read more

We stop here once in a while as they always have a good selection of beverages. It's a good place to go after work, or watch a game, etc. They also have a nice outside patio and a great brunch on the weekends. I like the tomato basil soup and get it the grilled cheese. This last time my husband tried their smash burger and said it was pretty good and their fries are always delicious. Cheese curds are amazing! read more

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Food was good, service was excellent. It was a beautiful Tuesday evening, outdoor seating was perfect and they had live music. Ample parking area. read more

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Haven't been back to this place for over a year. The last time we came the food was not good at all, but today their food was very good! Recommend ordering: - Sweet potato hash (better than the Huevos rancheros if you like a good hash) - Mac and cheese - Unicorn waffle (not sickeningly sweet but if you like sweeter then try something else) Cons: Their drinks aren't the best. You can tell their coffee is way too watered down for the cold brew. I got an espresso martini and it was 90% martini and the espresso tasted like watered down coffee. Overall, a much better experience than the last time we came! Their food have improved but their drinks could use some work, especially their cocktails and coffee. I've had many espresso martinis before and it was one of the lesser ones I've had. Service is good and ambiance is nice. read more

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Excellent service and food Very good customer service and very welcoming Excellent ambiance read more

Tin Roost - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

Lady B is amazing. Great food and not bad prices for you get. Kinda fancy. Best jimbolia in town

Fun spot. Large indoor and outdoor seating options. Housemade salads dressings- very tasty. Great service.

Wonderful experience. Every member of the team made us feel welcome and the food was excellent. Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in North Liberty. read more

Excellent! Extensive menu. Great ambiance. Had the French toast (see picture) Was excellent. Give the place a try and you will be back. read more

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Nashville hot chicken Philly was very delicious! Smash burgers were not exactly "smash" but still good. Not very many gluten free sides (fries are incorrectly labeled GF on the menu) but they do have GF buns. Does slightly feel like a chain restaurant, maybe a little overpriced read more

Was just recently in after work and tried their tequila cider. It was quite tasty. I had a burger to follow and it was quite large. It was reminiscent of a famous burger joint I used to frequent back in CO. I got the roost burger with no bacon & added onion strings. Service was fantastic and the ambiance was super chill. read more

Tin Roost - Tequila cider - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

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Went to brunch yesterday with a group of 9 and ordered 2 eggs(most styles) $3.95 and wheat toast $2.95. "Most styles" must not include over-easy, and the toast was cold. I would think that if you're going to charge outrageous prices for your food, you would prepare it correctly and serve it at least warm. Won't go back... read more

The food was delicious, and the drinks were tasty! We sat outside in the sun, very nice! The service was great and very helpful!

I would definitely recommend coming here on Thursdays because that's when they have music the food is so tasty I would definitely recommended the smash burger and truffle fries and all the waiters where really friendly and sweet a specially Zach! read more

Tin Roost - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

Pretty consistent in my experience. I've been here with small groups and for events! Multiple dishes tried

Great spot in Iowa! We were in Cedar Rapids for the weekend and this was about a 25 minute drive from our hotel. The rest of our family was there for the igloo and we decided to tag along and eat inside for dinner! My dad was super impressed by the beer list. I liked my drink - I got a margarita. The food was pretty good! My burrito was less of a burrito and more of a wrap, but tasty still. The mac was outstanding. We shared the brussel sprouts and that was the highlight of the meal. Our server was awesome and very attentive. I had a great experience and enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. We loved spending some time in the igloos too, however, it was a bit chilly. I would definitely recommend for anyone in the area! read more

Tin Roost - Chicken Burrito and Mac n Cheese - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

We wound up here after our target restaurant was unexpectedly closed. Right off a main road from the interstate, we were aiming for an early dinner before a flight out of Cedar Rapids. They have a great beer selection on tap and a fairly varied menu. After a weekend in Iowa City I was pleasantly surprised by the much more reasonable prices! I got the Turkey Club sandwich, which was a bit greasy but in a yummy way. The fries are amazing - super crispy with a nice seasoning blend. I really wanted to try the brussels sprouts appetizer but what with heading to the airport it didn't seem practical. As other reviews have mentioned, the main downside to this place is that it's very echo-y and loud inside. I was with two older people with hearing aids and even though it wasn't very busy inside, they couldn't hear much. We should have opted for the outdoor patio. Service was pretty good and very friendly. I'd go back in good patio weather for sure. read more

The environment and property are great. Whether you are inside or out at the large, open patio, there is a cool vibe for relaxing and enjoying the company you are with. It can get a bit loud inside, though, so try to sit outside if you are looking to have a deeper conversation. The food is fine enough. You can fill up on something uniquely different from what you make at home. I, personally, have struggled to find anything that knocks my socks off and leaves me craving more, though. There have been numerous changes to the menu over the past 5 years with a number of staples that have stood the test of time. I feel as though a smaller menu may allow the opportunity to really focus on doing a few things really well instead of doing a bunch of things okay or slightly above average. It's all a matter of understanding the restaurants identity, though. If it is really to be looked at more as a hangout and bar, then I get why the food's quality and variety is where it is (which is good, just not great). That makes complete sense (hence the 4 stars). But if it hoping to be known for its food, I think there is some work to do. Overall, I enjoy the environment, but I still have a hard time trying to determine the restaurant's vision. read more

Tin Roost - Spicy Chicken Bowl - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

Place was really cute and service wasn't bad either! Went for brunch and got the burger and goat cheese toast... burger was good- but the toast for the goat cheese and jam was super soggy. I was expecting it to be sweet I guess and I was underwhelmed I suppose. Would go again but I'd avoid that dish as it was a bit pricy and the flavor was meh.Good drink selection as well! read more

Service was prompt and attentive. This is a nice , but typical restaurant bar with a good selection of local beers. I had the Roost burger that was very very dry and the fries came out barely warm. My wife had the breaded tenderloin that was very good, the habanero honey she ordered on the side was so good we got another to go. The patio looks great we will be back to try it out. read more

Love this place so much, hubby brought me here for fun one afternoon and our waiter was great! He brought me samples of beer and the PBJ beer was to die for, it was so dang good! I can't wait to return our next time near Iowa city! read more

We ended up here quite by accident--another local favorite was washing off their patio at 11:45 AM and we wanted to eat outdoors--and what a wonderful accident it turned out to be! I tried the salmon salad, a go-to for me at many Iowa City places. This was the best ever by miles! Fresh, succulent salmon--a large portion--beautifully grilled with ribbons of carrots, edamame, sections of mandarin oranges, a zesty ginger dressing, gorgeous leafy greens, and crispy won ton strips. It was HUGE, something you don't take for granted these days. There was plenty left over for another whole meal. My friend had a reasonably-priced combo of yummy tomato soup, a sophisticated "adult" grilled cheese, and a pretty house salad. Like the salmon, we were hooked! I've returned at least once a week since that first fortuitous visit and have never been disappointed. Took a tremendous crowd here for a birthday brunch and another on Father's Day. Where can you please folks from age three to seventy and everyone in between? TIN ROOST, that's where! The younger ones lapped up fluffy pancakes, bacon, with spicy chicken and waffles, while the rest of us found so many pleasing choices it was difficult to decide. Brioche French toast, a Southern-style platter of light-as-a-feather biscuits and sausage gravy, fresh fruit (the GOOD kind, not a bunch of green melon), huevos rancheros, and a chicken tortilla salad left us happy, full, and smiling like a bunch of proverbial clams! That chicken tortilla salad is heaven on a plate, btw! Lots of complex flavors vie for your attention. Nicely charred white chicken, crisp greens and grape tomatoes coated lightly in a wowza-hot dressing, fresh sweet corn, black beans, shredded jack cheese, avocado, and WHAT magic did they perform on that lightly-browned tortilla shell? Usually, you leave the shell on the plate and just eat the salad, but you won't with this one! Sprinkle on some salt and you'll be tempted to munch it like a plate of crisps! The wait staff, whether old hands or, in one delightful case, a young lady on her very first day, has been universally cheerful, helpful, and competent. As many times as I have visited over the past months, NOTHING has been missing, added, or mistakenly served to anyone in my party. Where can you find THAT kind of service these days? Smiles are the norm. Orders are placed to the kitchen directly from the table with hand-held devices, and that's the way you pay, too. Fewer chances for error. The outdoor patio is nothing short of a masterpiece; tables overlook a winding waterway, a picturesque bridge lined with blooming flower boxes, an enormous sunken fire pit surrounded by benches, all decorated with striking ceramic planters (some shaped like fish with flowers bursting from their mouths!). There is shade aplenty, thanks to generous roof awnings and enormously wide umbrellas. I love seeing folks lingering over Sunday coffees or cocktails, the occasional well-behaved canine companion at their feet. Kids, teens, adults, and seniors (plus those doggies) all seem delighted to be a part of this enchanting scene. In case you haven't guessed, this is my new favorite place to dine! read more

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We hosted our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Tin Roost (60 people) June 14, and it was absolute perfection! The entire team went above and beyond to make sure every guest had everything they needed and still made the night special for the Bride and Groom. Food was delicious, room presentation (they lit 180 tapers for us and turned the air down to account for the extra heat!!!), table settings, food and bar service, was just amazing! Their professionalism, timing, kindness, and hard work did not go unnoticed by any of our guests! If you are looking for a place to host an event this is the place! Big shout out to Mackenzie for all the extra patience (with all my questions and requests!), the impeccable professionalism and little extra touches. read more

I love the food there, particularly the Cauliflower Hash they have for brunch. It's delicious! My husband likes the food, but has always been very crowded when we have dined in. When we dine in, we always have to wait 15-30 minutes or more for a table. We have also ordered takeout from there, and he prefers that. read more

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I've been coming to this place for a while now every time I come in town to visit my family. I love this place and I will continue to come back but my last visit was awkward- our server could have sold so much more if she had just asked! It was a really dead time of day (just after lunch, right before happy hour). Would have thought we'd get more attention... I would have happily ordered more things! Overall, food is always really great. VERY generous portions. My Flower Power mule was on a $5 special and it was delicious! I hope they put more things on their Happy Hour menus!! read more

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Good food, very good selections of very good microbrews. Nice to have an outside option. Very roomy. A bit noisy as brew pubs are apt to be.

This Mac and cheese is a DELICACY!! Everyone needs to try it. Steve is the best bartender I've ever had in all my experience going to restaurants! He knows how to make a drink, that's for sure! Charismatic, funny, and just fun to be around! We will DEFINITELY be back, especially when Steve is working. read more

I'm a Los Angeles, CA Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles lover. On an occasion, I get a craving for chicken and waffles that I have to quench even when I'm a thousand miles away. Unfortunately, whenever I try to fill that void, I compare the "stand-in" to the real thing, and usually the stand-in just isn't as good. Although Tin Roost has a better presentation, the taste just missed a little bit. So I wouldn't recommend this particular dish unless you were just simply curious about the food pairing. It was descent, just not great. What I did like about the restaurant is the amount of space it has and that their menu was on the more ample side for options (that usually makes me happy). However, when that happens there's also a larger chance of ordering something that might be just mediocre, while other, better tasting items may be available. If you visit, my recommendation - ask them what they're known for or if they have a specialty, and try that! read more

Tin Roost - Chicken & Waffles - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - North Liberty, Iowa

I would give it a zero if I could. I ordered a tenderloin online and was a minute early. I called and said I had an online order and was told she'd bring it right out. Another phone call and ten minutes later, I went in and asked if it was ready. The waitress was sitting talking and responded, "Oh, I forgot." I took the tenderloin home and it was limp, not at all crispy like a tenderloin should be! (Especially when they advertise that it was voted the best tenderloin in Johnson County. Must have been a long time ago. The pickles were unedible, mushy, and sickly looking. The bread was saturated. I also ordered a mac salad. When I put it on my plate, mayo ran out of the cup. It, too, was awful. I wish I had checked it before I left because I would have given it back! What's the service fee for? There was no service and an expensive tenderloin ended up dogfood. NEVER AGAIN. SO DISAPPOINTING. LOST THIS CUSTOMER. There are too many good eating places here in North Liberty to ever go back. read more

My favorite breakfast place near Iowa City! Absolutely love the service, wait staff & menu options! Tin Roost is always clean in the dining areas and bathrooms. The wait staff is amazingly kind and always willing to help with recommendations or adjusting the meal you're ordering. They're super understanding & will do what is needed to ensure your meal is enjoyed! PS We joined them for their Easter brunch which had plenty of new specials that were sooo tasty! We loved the mimosa & deviled eggs! read more

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It's our last night in the area so my partner took me out for a "Goodbye Iowa" dinner. We just drove by the place and saw it seemed to be popular. The service was amazing, and we were NOT easy to serve! First we had to request a table switch because the original spot wasn't going to work for us. Our server, Hayley, totally rolled with it. I then had to send my fries back (no way to couch it, they were old) and she jumped right on it and fresh ones were back before I even missed them. The food-- I had a the Cuban and it was as good as any I've had in Miami. My partner had the double smash burger and gave it a 6 out of 10. His fries were cold and old too but he didn't swap them for fresh. I also found an amazing happy hour-- craft cocktails for five bucks! Unheard of! The ambiance is beautiful. Decorated beautifully. I think if I go back, I'd have the happy hour appetizers and cheap drinks. Definitely a good stop. read more

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Long wait, but quality of food was well worth it. Highly recommend the classic eggs Benedict. Server was attentive and kept on top of the coffee refills! read more