Offering comfort food and a comfortable atmosphere, Tish's is the place to be! Dedicated parking and easy access makes it convenient for all. Add great service and good prices and you've got it made. Tish's has a full bar, table service with indoor dining, a separate party room that can be booked for events and a patio, which is really pleasant in summer months. The burgers are handmade, their tenderloin sandwiches are really great, and generous portions on the sides. I had been away for a while and found myself for trying to hear more frequently. Well maintained, super clean, and daily specials that rotate regularly. Check out Tish's ! read more

Tish's Restaurant - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

I love Trish's! Whenever I am in the Council Bluffs area I stop for a great meal. Their covered patio is lovely! Be sure you put the address in your GPS...you may think you definitely made a wrong turn somewhere. read more

On our way to an evening meeting on a Friday, we didn't have much time for dinner. However, the hostess and the waiter were both very understanding of our situation and they made sure that we were helped quickly. The restaurant was crowded, but service was great! I had the Philly which was delicious. Plenty of chicken, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and cheese on that sandwich! My wife was a big fan of the Texas Toast Grilled Cheese with added tomato. She got potato wedges and I got fries; both were very good. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Tish's and we will come back again when we have more time to enjoy the ambiance. read more

Tish's Restaurant - Philly Sandwich with Fries - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

The service was beyond friendly from the get go being sat, even with a large group next to me she still checked on regularly. The atmosphere is so adorable and clean and chic. Felt very cozy here. The food tasted as good as it looks-- I ordered medium rare and would say it was closer to rare but tasted great and didn't need steak sauce! I prefer it be that way over being overcooked, so would just do medium. Will definitely be back! Thanks to the girls working! read more

Tish's Restaurant - Salad w/ homemade ranch dressing- Ribeye with house vegetable and red potatoes - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

See all

I always look forward to coming here, until today. Was excited to try the beef stroganoff. But when it came I didn't even have an ounce of meat, palm size serving of beef and noodles. No mushrooms, sour cream or wine. Tasted like brown gravy mix. The green beans were okay, could tell they were once frozen. The little piece of crusted bread they gave me was tasty. Totally disappointed. My husband ordered the Aristocrat 16 burger and sweet potato fries. He enjoyed it. He knew I didn't care for mine and kept offering his. The restaurant started filling up after we got there, but always has a good noise level. Waitress did well, checked on us a couple times. I guess if I come back I need to stick to the Reuben or burger. read more

See all

This place is just past the railroad bridge and you can almost miss it. The exterior is almost like it is a golf clubhouse so you might not think it is a open restaurant. Pretty good sized easy to navigate parking lot. When i stopped in around noon on a Tuesday it seemed like a pretty old-ish crowd. The booths are actually kinda tight in the main area near the interior bar. There is a pretty high vaulted ceiling so it could get kinda loud in there. The Staff was pretty dadang nice. I was listening to how they were treating everyone and it pleasant. The food we ordered up was pretty good but for the price it could have just a bit better. What I really liked was the raspberry mosow mule was damn near perfect! read more

See all

On the recommendation of our hotel staff, we drove about a mile down the road to try this restaurant. It was clean and quiet and well maintained. The service was prompt and friendly, and the food is excellent. I had the Caprese salad with grilled asparagus and I was so pleasantly surprised. They make their own dressing, and the pesto vinaigrette is really good. You never know what you're going to get in a local restaurant in this place delivers. I kind of wish I was staying more than one night in Council Bluffs so I could eat here again. read more

What makes this place is the people. I loved the atmosphere, very neat and clean and comfortable. You could go business casual and have a nice meal or wear blue collar work clothes and still feel comfortable. The owner is engaged and very friendly. His care and attitude show with the staff. My waitress was prompt and friendly with the perfect amount of attention. The food was good too. I was looking for a tenderloin sandwich and Tish did not disappoint. The onion rings were not my favorite but not an issue, it was the sandwich I was looking for. If back in town, I will go back. Tish recommends the double cheeseburger so that is my order next visit! read more

Tish's Restaurant - Tenderloin sandwich, onion rings and house lemonade. - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Satisfying experience after a day driving Lincoln Highway - Chicago to Wyoming to Pacific Northwest road-trip. In the beginning the staff greeting was with non-welcoming attitude, that change a little throughout our dinner time. Locals seem to enjoy the small bar area and claim their seat there. Food was good, salads were fresh and perfect serving that satisfied our hunger. My old fashion was a little sweet from sugar not bitters. First I ordered a Boulevardier a Negroni variation, and the server came to i forming that they do not have Campari, bummed. The I was informed there were no cherries for the old fashion. Being the flexible me I settle for an old fashion with a Lin orange twist. Overall, it is an okay place to grab a bite and a cocktail (if you are into that). Good place for locals to hang out read more

See all

OMG can I just take a moment to RAVE about this place? We were in the area and picked it based off Yelp reviews and our dining group dynamics. This always feels like a risky venture when you're deciding on an unknown (to you) place for a bunch of other people; it can be pretty hit and miss. But this place was a HIT. The menu is surprisingly extensive for a diner, with tons of unique options that still represent classic American tastes. We had a big group but were immediately seated in the back room, which gave our group's rambunctious kiddos a little space to get out the wiggles. They have kids menus and crayons! Service was super speedy with all those little touches - we ordered a lot of lemonades so they brought a carafe for easy self-refills. Appetizers and salads and entrees were timed perfectly and everyone's food came out at the same time. Speaking of appetizers, you must try the spinach dip! Sooo good and not huge portions, so it won't spoil your meal (although still enough to share with others). I ordered one of their wraps, and that special crispy cheese on the outside was just amazing. Kids meals came with ice cream and sprinkles so the kids were in heaven. Hopefully I'm not setting the bar too high for this place, but we just had an incredible experience. Those reviews that call this place a gem, they are not wrong. read more

See all

We have gone a number of times. This was my first time for grilled cheese with tomato and bacon. It was perfectly grilled and the potato wedges were perfectly done. They didn't look like many but they were pleasantly satisfying and filling read more

See all

This cozy and cute little lunch spot is fantastic for a fast casual bite to eat. Listen honestly I may have given it three stars. But it is clean, the service is good, and the soup was on point. The ruban's meat could have been more tender. But for a nice lunch this is definitely a place worth trying. read more

Tish's Restaurant - Half soup and sandwich - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

This place is just okay but seems to be a favorite for locals. The wait staff clearly knew most of the guests who appear to come every week. They have a nice outdoor space for dining and a full bar. I don't know that I'd come back here but seems like a good basic spot if you just want a burger. read more

See all

Hamburger was very good. Sweet potato fries were delicious. Carrot cake was amazing.. Service was great too.

Classic comfort food. A treat for lunch, Tish's did not disappoint with the variety of specials and food just like someone's Mom makes. I really enjoy their open face sandwiches covered in gravy, but this particular visit during Lent I could not pass up the tuna casserole. Service is generally friendly and many patrons are regulars. Private parking and reasonable price. read more

Tish's Restaurant - Tuna casserole - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

It has been decades since I have eaten at Tish's. It feels good to be back. Kind of like coming home. The grilled cheese is as good I remembered. It is a pretty laid back place with good service and yummy food. Give it a shot. Hopefully it won't take decades for me to make it back. read more

We ordered boneless wings They look like chicken tenders cut in half (over cooked). Beer order was not correct. Flatbread pizza had no flavor. Service was very slow. Three tables of six plus us(2). read more

We were in Council Bluffs on an errand and decided to find a place for a late lunch. We landed on Tish's which was a delight. The server was knowledgeable and friendly, the sandwiches and sides and wine were all delicious, and the restaurant itself had a welcoming vibe. Highly recommended. read more

The food and service were wonderful, and the woman owner was so pleasant to visit with. We loved that we could bring our dog to the outdoor patio. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. Highly recommend!!! read more

I ordered onion rings. They were awful! They've changed the o-rings and need to find out excellent brand.

I was looking at the reviews and found a steak sandwich that looked just amazing! I was excited to go enjoy this amazing meal. I was greeted and seated by a super nice lady, she made me laugh. I looked over the menu and didn't change my mind when the server took my order. When the sandwich came out I was speechless. It looked nothing like the picture in the reviews. The cheese was so thin or melted in you could barely see it, I wish I had taken a picture. The onions and mushrooms were very skimpy and the steak was cut up into pieces that one couldn't possibly bite and chew as is. I thought I ordered a steak sandwich not a sandwich with steak pieces. This was impossible to eat as a sandwich I had to knife and fork it. The steak was very good and cooked as I ordered. The bread, well that was a different story. The bun was lightly toasted on the inside, but the ends were so hard and stale I could bring myself to eat them. The server was nice and did offer to get me something else. I'm not a waster, I'll eat what I order, after all the meat was very good. The potato's were good as well. Over all, not a great first impression or experience. I will probably try them again, hopefully this was just an isolated case. Really liked the atmosphere and friendly staff. In all fairness they did discount my meal for the experience. Not that that's what I was worried about. Solid 3 star experience, mostly due to the friendly staff. Would have been 5 stars if I had received the sandwich pictured. read more

First rate food, reasonably priced. I like their burgers because they are well prepared and rationally sized. Old school in the best sense. No silliness, just simple quality. Really can't go wrong. Casual setting, friendly service in an out of the way corner of Council Bluffs. Before retiring I used to eat at Tish's about once a week. Reliable and good. read more

The food was very good. Fresh and hot. The shrimp was excellent! Our waiter was helpful and friendly. There were tables or booths and we asked for a booth, and they found one for us. All in all it was a great dining experience. read more

Excellent service and great food. on Vacation with wife we both enjoyed this restaurant

Definitely a hidden gem in Council Bluffs! My family and I were staying at the Holiday Inn during our recent trip to Omaha and decided to look for a local sit down place for dinner. We came across Tish's and wow were so glad we did! The owner is incredibly nice and the menu was a decent size. Three of us opted for the house sirloin while the other two ordered the cheese crusted quesadillas with the sirloin and the steak sandwich. While the house sirloin was just okay, we all obsessed over how amazing the cheese crusted quesadillas were. Tish's is definitely a place to give a try, especially if you're wanting a nice quiet dinner with good people and food. read more

Tish's Restaurant - House Sirloin - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Driving cross country and stopped for the night in Omaha. Decided to eat local and really enjoyed Tish's. Got the BLT and fettuccine Alfredo both were pretty good. Also got the Reuben egg rolls and loved them. Service was also excellent!!! read more

Good food prices are good would recommend this place to anyone and it's ina great are north of town

Pretty decent place! Definitely a favorite of the locals. Good variety and daily specials, friendly staff, comfy ambiance.

My family recently had dinner here for the first time. The food was good and they have a nice covered patio area. We started with the Spinach Artichoke dip served on either house french bread or tortilla chips. We opted for the chips. The dip had good flavor, with a healthy portion of spinach and artichokes that was good with the tortilla chips. For dinner, I had the Barramundi Sea Bass and it was decent. The Pinot Grigio I had with it was great. Unfortunately, I don't remember what it was. My husband had the Kansas City BBQ Burger with fries and it was good. The menu offers a little something for everyone. The kid's meals come with a small serving of ice cream with sprinkles after dinner which was definitely a hit with my daughter! Overall it was a good experience. Tish's is a nice local place with good food. I'm sure we'll be back again soon. read more

See all

Fantastic!!!!! That is for both the food and the service. The price was good as well. We would most certainly eat here again. So yes we highly recommend Tish's. read more

Visiting in Council Bluffs and oddly enough have eaten here twice now. The steak salad is delicious! Great piece of meat with the right mix of greens. This noon I had the ribeye with red potatoes and green beans. So good. The owner stopped by and chatted. Friendly people and good food. My kind of place. read more

Small, cozy and clean restaurant just around a corner from major hotels and a convention center. We ordered four meals for our family and everyone was happy. They also have outside seating. The host and waitress were perfectly paced and super nice to interact with. read more

Tish's Restaurant - Seating area - American Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Absolutely a go to for me!! Amazing, fresh food!!! The owners are sweet and I have never had a bad experience!!! Love the coziness and my absolute favorite time to visit is spring and summer so we can dine on the patio!! read more

We went here after reading about it in a travel book about Council Bluffs. We checked out their Facebook page and read the reviews. Many people were critical saying it was a place for locals. We thought if locals like it and are regulars there must be something to it. We were greeted warmly like we were one of the locals. The waitress Jessica could not have been any nicer. We received great service and had nice conversation with her. The Spinach Artichoke on French Bread was delicious. We ordered our meals and one came with a choice of salad or cottage cheese. I chose salad and there were several options for dressing. I made my choice for dressing but asked about a dressing I had never heard of (Dorthy Lynch) She said it was a local thing that was like French dressing and she would bring me some on the side to try. Another customer sitting nearby said that I would love it. It came and was very good. The food was really good and at a fair price. We would definitely go here again if we were in town. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible! read more

We came here as a large group for a business meeting and were able to sit in the back room at a long table altogether. The staff was very friendly and did a great job taking care of our large party. I ordered the pork chop which unfortunately was kind of dry but still pretty good and all in all we enjoyed our visit. I would come back and try again without such a large group. read more

Delish! We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. Fresh and tasty food. The staff was attentive as well. With all the glitz of Casinos in the town, Tish's must be a hidden treasure in Council Bluffs. We only found it by searching on our phones. Definitely would eat here again when passing through. read more

We were greeted at the door by a guy I believe t Bethesda owned. After seating us n a cozy both, he proceeded to inform us they now have two chefs on staff. My expectations were immediatelty elevated. I tried very hard not to let my disappointment show when my meal arrived. It was nothing spies,,something one might grab from the freezer and whip together if in a hurry. Nothing substantial, nor evident that it was prepared or prepped by a chef. Service was good and attentive, but I was expecting way more from this cozy family run place, however, I will return to give something else on the extensive menu a try. read more

See all

Homemade food served hot and cooked to perfection. The restaurant is clean and spacious.

The artichoke bread was phenomenal! That is the only item I've eaten at Tish's restaurant but based solely on that, I am looking forward to trying the entire menu. 10/10 will enjoy the food at Tish's again. read more

It's ok. The employees are nice enough. It is really loud in there mainly because of the Open concept and close quarters. It seemed everyone was trying to out talk the next table. I guess there was a break down in communication as my husband was trying to ask the waitress about their special for tonight which they had posted as tacos. We travel a lot and he understands that some places serve tacos but they are not like traditional tacos. The waitress just could not wrap her mind around a taco shell filled with meat and lettuce and cheese. Decided to go with the chicken Alfredo... a pretty straight forward dish. The Alfredo sauce was a little runny and it was pretty bland. The tiny piece of bread that came with it was burnt on one side and not even toasted on the other. The side salad was small and the cucumber that came on it tasted like fish. When we were ready to pay we told the waitress and she wanted to make sure we didn't need anything else...ie... to go containers, more drinks. I told her no that we were ready to go and she asked if we wanted her to take our plates and I said that's alright we are ready to pay and be on our way. Instead of just letting us pay she insisted we hand her our plates. Which is one of my pet peeves, I would think they could clear the table after we left. Anyways we will not be going back. Still trying to find a place around this area that the food is worth the price. read more