Stupid expensive !!! Just had drinks ... 32$ for one cocktail....view is good but not great. Folks there are very nice and service is great. ... read more

I know I've had a better food experience in the past and I'd like to think that the next time I come to Vue, I'll have that again. This particular visit, not so great. My first choice off the menu ended up not being available as one of ingredients was out. So, my second choice, a chicken sandwich was just okay. While the chicken was tender, it was very salty - too salty. It needed more flavor and less salt. The fries were okay, nothing memorable and a little soggy. Our server was great and she's what made the experience enjoyable. She was really on top of it and made sure to keep our drinks full and that we had what we needed. The ambiance is pretty good at Vue; it is fun to be on the top of the hotel and see Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus down below. read more

Vue Rooftop - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

The ambiance is amazing! Large bar inside and then a wonderful outdoor patio with tv's! And the service was great too. The food was ok but lacked flavor! We got a cheeseboard that really needed some honey or berry compute to brighten up the flavors of the cheese. And then it came with toasted baguette which typically is only slightly toasted to still give the chew of a bread. But this was toasted to the max so it was all crunch. At that point I would have rather eaten a cracker. Also, the cheese itself just wasn't anything special. Then I got a spinach salad which was really good. But I got the truffle fries that came out with ketchup so we asked for the aioli but it was SO gross! I love aioli and this was straight up mayo from a squeeze bottle with garlic. The rest of my table got salmon and they enjoyed it! We had a wonderful waiter and enjoyed the ambiance. And I think if Vue makes a few changes to their charcuterie board and gets rid of the awful aioli it will help! read more

I expected a lot more when coming here. The service isn't the best, waited well over 10 minutes for someone to come to the table after being seated and there was only 2 other tables sat. The tables are close together and only a handful of tables have a good view. The food isn't the best, I expected a lot more. I got the chicken sandwich which tastes just like Popeyes. read more

Cam was an excellent server. He recommended the salmon and it did not disappoint! It exceeded my expectations and the brussels sprouts were also amazing. They might've been a little undercooked, but the flavoring and crispiness made me not even Care. The views are fantastic and there was plenty of seating on a Tuesday night. There was a guy doing some kind of bingo inside with a microphone with music trivia, but I sat outside and it was gorgeous. Highly recommend and I can't wait to go back. read more

Vue Rooftop - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

Beautiful place! Amazing food and stellar service! Always have a great experience here! read more

I like their steak but I think their whipped potatoes are too cheesy. But overall that's a good fish and I liked the broccolini read more

Vue Rooftop - Filet mignon - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

Great view! Go for sunset. I had a few local IPA beers, and they were very good. I ordered the filet medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. Tender and delicious. Would definitely go back again. The view makes the price well worth it! read more

Coming here for a special event is always fun. There was live music going on a Friday right before Iowa football Hawkeye game. The place was bustling. The food is good and the music isn't loud enough that you can't talk. What stood out to me, food wise was the crispy Duck wontons as an appetizer. The prices are about as expensive as you will get Iowa City but you go there for the view - no pun intended and high-quality food and service. Also make sure to use your yelp check in which they honored. It's been my experience many Iowa City restaurants have it, and the weight staff and managers have no clue as they had to take my phone in the back, but at least they took off 1 eight dollar appetizer of our $200 something bill for five people read more

Vue Rooftop - Free app with check in - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

I can't speak to the vibe of the restaurant or the ambiance but I stayed at the Element nextdoor, and I seen a sign that said this restaurant offered delivery to the rooms, so I took advantage. I called and ordered a meal and dessert, the service over the phone and the delivery were both great! read more

Vue Rooftop - The cheesecake was a little gritty for my taste. - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

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Everything was AMAZING...ONLY restaurant in Iowa city that would give Us reservations last minute on Graduation day!!!!!! THANK YOU

Vue Rooftop is located at the Hilton Garden Inn and offers a pleasant elevated experience either withing its expansive interior dining room or out on the patio. As this is Iowa, the outdoor experience is seasonal. I was up here as part of a group of fellow University of Iowa alums who were in town for an Engineering Department Board meeting. We were just inside, but still with a bit of a view. We had a great time over drinks and dinner. Our service was friendly, helpful, and engaged. I thought that the menu was a bit limited, and the Caesar Salad that I chose was quite good. And between 1 glass of wine and a lot of sparkling water, I kept my alcohol consumption low, and my attention span high. read more

pleasantly surprised for a hotel restaurant. food was solid. great ambiance with nice view of the city and nice outdoor seating area. good for large groups. read more

I came here to the Vue Rooftop with my boyfriend for date night. Great atmosphere (it really does have a great view of Iowa city) drinks were great and so was the food. My boyfriends food was incorrect at first but it was corrected right away and our server made a point to make sure everything was great which we both love (especially since we both have worked in the service industry). Would 100% come back and highly recommend!!! read more

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This restaurant is beyond fab!!!! The food-the ambiance- the drinks were simply over the top! Gorgeous restaurant- the staff is really great and made us feel great. The 12 oz strip steak was done to perfection and the apps we had were also excellent. We will be back on our next trip through Iowa City!! The prices are incredibly priced as well. Thank you read more

Had a beautiful evening dinner at Vue! Their service is impeccable, and our waitress was fun to interact with for the evening. She recommended the pork chop, which was one of the juiciest pork chops I've had in a long time. The food was great and I wanted to enjoy about three more cocktails as delicious as this one was. Appetizer: cheese curds (4/10) Soup: tomato bisque (10/10) Entree: Iowa pork chop (7/10) Cocktail: Four Birds Calling (10/10) Tip: get a table by the window, if possible and enjoy a beautiful views day or night out over Iowa City. During the summer, enjoy their open air patio, but it will fill up quickly. read more

Vue Rooftop - Four Birds Calling cocktail - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

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We love going to the Vue on game weekends, it's a great spot to get drinks and a bite to eat and catch up with friends also just getting into town! The view is amazing, look at the sunset view I got the other day! During my brother's recruitment process, they also had us all go up here for a welcome dinner and we've gone back multiple times since. Usually we'll sit at the bar, but this past time we ordered dinner too and the service is always so lovely. People love to chat here also, we're always meeting new people! read more

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I was on a trip to Iowa and wondered where I could get a nice meal, ambiance, and have a nice time after an event. I was invited to Vue, and it checked all the boxes. I had the fried Walleye Po Boy. It was seasoned very well. I also had the mashed potatoes which were delicious. The menu had great selections, there was much more I will choose next time I visit. The scenic view just added to this wonderful restaurant. read more

Vue Rooftop - Fried Walleye Po Boy - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

Had excellent service and a great meal. Our waiter was very polite and serviceable. Would recommend to everyone.

Great service with a cool view of the night city lights, sadly food was blah, and bland. The menu made items seem better than they tasted. Not to often do I have to ask for a salt & pepper shaker in a restaurant and this restaurant had my palate begging for it. Would give them another shot if in a large group of people to order family style. read more

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The Vue is a great place to go to for any occasion. There's plenty of options on the menu for food. They also have special menu options for holidays like New Years and Valentine's Day. The service has always been friendly. Prices are fair for the beautiful environment and views. read more

My husband and I chose Vue as our destination for our one year anniversary dinner. We along with ONE other couple were the only customers in the restaurant. There were about 10 other customers sitting on the patio. We waited about 10-15 minutes before our server came to get our drink orders. Both of our mashed potatoes were lukewarm, steaks too. His steak was cooked medium well when requested medium rare. My steak was very dry and not hot, and yes I like mine well done - BUT I have had well done filet mignon before and it has been hot and juicy. As trendy and pricey as this establishment is we expected better. We should've went to Longhorn... read more

Anxious to change my venue, took a road trip to the Vue. What a spectacular rooftop view of the city with 7 large sports screens, a plethora of wines and other libations. The food descriptions were outstanding. I opted for a bone in pork chop with brussel sprouts and potato mash. The entire meal was eye appealing and very tasty. The decor was very upscale and the atmosphere was warm with a very friendly vibe! Need a road trip? Then try this tasty upscale venue with an opulent menu of refined choices that would please any palate! read more

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Great ambiance. I usually sit at the bar, bc I am a business traveler, however the views from the windows were outstanding. Luke was a great bartender even if I had iced water. The ceaser salad was by far one of the best I have ever had! I would definately come back for the ceaser salad! read more

Came here with a buddy of mine... Sat at the bar... Grabbed a beer menu and had a good beer. That was the highlight of the evening because the food came next,. My buddy had the burger, which he said was a fairly dry piece of meat, and said it seemed like it had been in deep freeze since the Obama administration before they thawed it out and served it to him. I asked the waitress behind the bar what she recommended on the menu and she said all the beef was local and delicious. I am visiting Iowa, I thought to myself that the meat had to be good since in this part of the world, it should be considering it's the beautiful farmland of the US. I had the New York strip, Ordered it medium rare, and it came out medium...but it didn't matter because there was no rescuing this piece of meat...the quality was poor. It was tough, flavorless and unmemorable ...if you do go to this restaurant just drink the beer since the kitchen can't screw it up. BTW... the wait staff stood at the end of the bar talking smack to each other pretty much the whole time while we were eating our meal. Maybe that's their break room--I don't know --but it sure did reflect on the poor service we received. Get a manager who cares. read more

Beautiful view! Loved the service and fresh food. Well worth it!. Attended Mothers Day brunch and left very happy and full

The service was absolutely EXCELLENT, friendly and professional. The atmosphere was also great. Unfortunately, the food was a disappointment. I got the harvest salad, the goat cheese was missing and the "maple dijon vinaigrette" was (near as I could tell) just mustard and lots of it, it was the only flavor the dish had and it was overwhelming--even for someone who generally likes mustard. I ate less than half of it and was still nauseous from all the mustard. My companions ordered pork chops and fish, they said they were good but my bf mentioned after we left that his pork chop was still a bit pink. Not terrible, I might give the place another chance, but I'm not in any hurry to. read more

A few weeks ago the Vue hosted an amazing rehearsal dinner for my friend's wedding. The service was incredible and all of the food for about 50 people came out and was timed impeccably. A fantastic steak and a chocolate torte (that I ate so fast I forgot to take a picture) was a great way to celebrate. It's on the top floor of a Hilton I believe with a great "Vue" or the city! Thanks for a great experience. read more

Vue Rooftop - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

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Honey glazed Brussels sprouts were drenched in glaze which totally overpowered and ruined the sprouts-- all I could taste was the glaze. Chocolate torte was super rich and sweet and would be better served with fresh berries to offset the flavor. read more

The ambiance is wonderful. Terrific view of the city from their outdoor seating. Service is excellent as I've eaten there several times. Always paying attention to details, always accommodating. Fabulous wine list. The menu changes and I can promise you I've not had a disappointing meal there yet. I ate there last year and have eaten there three times this year and it's always a unique and exquisite experience. The food has good flavor and is cooked perfectly. read more

For a hotel venue, the Vue on the 12th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn is a trendy, hot spot restaurant with a full bar and seven TVs. Food is fresh and reasonably priced. Specialty drinks are interesting and reasonably priced at between $12-$14 for each cocktail. The Lavender Rose Royale is served in a champagne glass and is delicious. Would be a great alternative to a simple mimosa on a hot summer morning. French Onion Soup is new to their menu. For a large bowl at $8, it's a bargain! Half order of Caesar Salad with Salmon and a bowl of French Onion Soup was a great meal. Full, satisfied, but not overstuffed. read more

Hello Everyone, First this place is "Damn Cool" for Iowa City! Not slamming Iowa City but unexpected. The ambiance is fantastic over looking most of the city. It is on campus and downtown. So there is a lot going on. My server made the evening for me. I do not remember her name, but she had short pink hair. She is a Gem! I gave four stars only because i was a expecting a luttle more wow! Well done but not the wow! People go and enjoy it! It really is a great place Ok i was back! I still love the place. I had another dish this time. Good, but uhhmm. That dish did not give my tongue excitement. I do hope they make things more exciting to pallet. read more

This was our first time here and it was great ! Our server Ike deserves a raise. He was the best part of the experience. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and even recommended a great mocktail . The views were amazing and we will absolutely be back. I highly recommend the pork dumpling appetizer. read more

Vue Rooftop - Fish and chips / new York strip - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

We stayed 2 nights at the Hilton Garden Inn this past weekend. We are from Texas and one of the reasons we chose the hotel is because we saw the The Vue Rooftop was the on-site restaurant (the online menu, reviews and pics looked great). The Vue Rooftop did not disappoint! The craft cocktails were off the hook - the Perfect Pear was, well, PERFECT. My husband had the Sunrise Sangria, then another night, a Martini Flight. All were fantastic. We saw that there was a wine and bourbon flight as well, though we didn't try it. For food we had the Lobster Risoto (absolutely delicious), the Firecracker Shrimp (my only regret is I can't quit craving it), then also the Summer Vegetable Pasta, Cheese Curds and warm bread were delicious as well. The beautiful view that surrounds restaurant is breathtaking (day and night) and really adds to the experience. Lastly, but most importantly, the service - everyone was so friendly, skilled and professional It made our trip so enjoyable. Special shout outs to Dillon, Mia, Cade, Kaiden and Gage. You are the best! Also the male manager on Saturday and Sunday (sorry, the name slips!) and manager Marissa who was also helpful accommodating us. Amazing! Thank you! Date of visit: July 2023 read more

Had an 8:15 reservation on Fri June 14 for a party of 4. Immediately when they sat us they said we had to be out before 9:30 because they were turning floor into salsa dancing. Our waiter was not trained well. We waited 30 min for our cocktails then longer for our meals. We ordered wine with our dinner which arrived when we were finished. Risotto was dry and had been sitting out. My steak was not good. We were then rushed out without finishing our wine. No offer of desserts. If you can't service someone in a proper time frame don't offer a reservation. We had dinner here before and it was good. Spoke to manager who could have cared less. Will not come back! read more

The "name" said it all. Great view of. DTIC and sunset. The staff was fantastic. The foods were good and nothing to write home about. If you like wine by the bottle, $10 off a bottle on Wednesday. read more

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Loved the ambiance, the servers were great! If you're looking for an upscale date night this is your spot! Highly recommend any of their drinks read more

Vue Rooftop - New American Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

Ok...here's the thing. Come for the drinks - they make a divine Makers Old Fashioned (thanks to Leslie at the bar) and have a few (does three still count as a few - that's how many I had). The Luxardo cherry in the OF was doctored up by Leslie and Vue Staff, with a few spices that really enhanced the flavor! Shows they take pride in the drinks and go the extra mile! Much appreciated. When I arrived around 4ish, the rooftop was empty and I had my choice of seats. The front staff brought me out and let me choose, even suggesting an area where she felt had the best views. I took her up on the helpful advice. The staff were all super friendly, the drinks fantastic and the views (especially the fall foliage) were beautiful. So now-- the food. I had a small Caesar Salad (which was good) and a coconut shrimp appetizer (which was plated beautifully but honestly for the price vs. quantity/quality ($16 and 3 shrimp/mediocre) could have been more juicy, more than 3, and the coconut could have been more vibrant. All in all, I would definitely make this a weekly spot. Come for the views and drinks, and next time I'll try something else. Leslie had recommended the Cavatelli and after her cocktail, I'm down to come back and try anything she suggests!!!! It was a hot day so I opted for something a bit light, but as it cools down, pasta sounds just right. Can't wait to come back and give it a try -- along with a few more of those EPIC Old Fashioned(s). read more

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Stopped on a weeknight after driving to Iowa City for business. And immediately we wished we were spending the night and enjoying more down time in this great town! The Vue lives up to it's name... Gorgeous view and amazing read more

This is a review during the pandemic. Ever since things went crazy my six year old has lived for 'fancy meals.' We dress up, do our hair, accessorize and even put on makeup. It has given her something to look forward to, since the pandemic has seemingly taken so much away. And makes her feel normal-- even if we are still at home enjoying takeout. Well, fast forward a few months and we decided to do a 'fancy meal' al fresco at Vue Rooftop. We called in advance at set up a super early dinner reservation specifically on their rooftop-- in hopes of avoiding a crowd. The biggest thing that freaked me out was the elevator? But I loved that hand sanitizer was outside it on each floor. We were greeted by a masked hostess. Taken to our table instantly. The restaurant's entire back wall was opened, to keep air circulating. Our table was both in the shade and on the threshold of the patio and said opened wall. (We could feel the air conditioning even though we were outside which was an added bonus!) Everything was distanced. Menus were single use. The kids didn't have a menu, that I saw? But they shared a side of mac n cheese from the adult menu-- it is definitely a good sized portion. The cheese curds were to die for, wings were so flavorful and the fried chicken sandwich with amazing slaw still stands to be my favorite entree on the menu. PLUS, Vue features a cocktail each week for only $5. It was a perfect Friday night out. I thoroughly enjoyed the view with perfectly concocted piña colada in hand. I felt safe and most importantly, my family felt a bit of normalcy-- which has been hard to come by lately. read more