It's a hotel restaurant, which isn't clear from the yelp page. The entrance is through the hotel. 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, read more

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Great environment, good food, great service. We ordered the brisket sliders as an appetizer first, and they were delicious. I ordered the small burger and fries, while my husband ordered the fried chicken sandwich and macaroni. The bacon jam on the burger was delicious and the chicken on the sandwich was perfectly cooked. I will say the fries and the macaroni were a let down. The macaroni was the plainest I've ever had. I also ordered the bacon and corn soup, and that was delicious. read more

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

Well appointed bar and dining room. Menu is very diverse with creatively imagined food and cocktails I'm a big fan of Old Fashioned cocktails and compare them wherever I go The Old Fashioned at Watermill was one of the very best Friday and Saturday prime rib is the feature Ours were perfectly done and delicious The only drawback is a critical need for valet parking The designated hotel parking is a bone chilling hike Other than the absence of parking Watermill at Hyatt provided a memorable evening read more

Nice ambiance. Food was average. However, food was served below normal temp (my spouse's food was cold). Service was slow even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Disappointing, because we so wanted to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, we won't go back. read more

Absolutely spectacular restaurant. The Chef has pushed the boundaries with his creativity and culinary excellence. I was blown away by the Monkfish Osso Buco ! Added the Brussel Sprouts as a side and wow wow wow. Service was outstanding with Katie ! read more

Watermill Kitchen + Bar - Monkfish Osso Buco - New American Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

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This reastaurant is located in a hotel. There is limited parking in the area. They do validate parking.The service was prompt and attentive. It was a slow weeknight. The decor is nice ( not quite fine dining ). The food choices are interesting in a good way. Bacon wrapped meat loaf - yes. The rib eye perfect medium well. Prices mid range 20 to 30 average per plate. read more

From start to finish, I had a very good time at Watermill Kitchen + Bar. The server was excellent - checking up the right amount of time - and communicating well with the status of our food and drinks. The flat bread appetizer was excellent with unique flavors of grilled peach and goat cheese. I absolutely loved the brisket sliders and will be back to have those again. I will rave about them to anyone. My cocktail was delicious with the right balance of sweet, but not too sweet. I had to limit myself to just one, but could have had another. The dessert of bread pudding was very good and I'd be happy to try something else on their list next time. I found the decor very upscale and pleasant and while I did not sit outside, their outdoor dining area looked spacious and nice. I think this is an impressive restaurant in the Hyatt and should definitely be a consideration for evening drinks and apps. read more

Watermill Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

We had a pleasant dining experience at Watermill Kitchen & Bar last night. The place was very clean, well-lit, and featured a partially open kitchen, which added a nice touch. The service was friendly and welcoming. We ordered the roasted chicken with fries and the short ribs with sautéed cabbage, apples, and mashed potatoes. Both dishes were tender, which we appreciated, though a bit under-seasoned for our taste. While we enjoyed the meal, we'd love to see more flavors and enhancements on the menu to really make the dishes pop. The appetizer selection felt a bit lackluster--if they could elevate that aspect and overall flavors, we could see this place packed every night. And for the life of me, I still can't figure out why cheese curds are such a staple here in Iowa! Thank you for a lovely evening, and please keep us posted on any new menu items. We'd be open to exploring more! read more

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The Thanksgiving day buffet was tremendous. We came right when it opened, which I highly recommend. If you can handle eating at noon, you get the first dibs on the buffet and before the line gets crazy, which it was by the time we finished an hour later. I forget the prices per person, but they were super reasonable. I wanna say around $30 per person. It was a lovely meal with great service and at the end of the day no one had to cook and clean. In addition to turkey, they had ham, they had mashed potatoes, they had all the good stuff like stuffing and everything you would normally expect, including a multitude of desserts from pecan pie to pumpkin and even cheesecake. A stressless yet delicious Thanksgiving. The only con is no leftovers!! read more

I absolutely love the Watermill Kitchen + Bar! It's truly a hidden gem, tucked inside the Hyatt Regency Coralville. The restaurant has been fully remodeled and it's nothing short of stunning. Beyond its beautiful design, the food is amazing! I'm a big fan of their $12 Pick 2 lunch special--my favorite is the Turkey Reuben paired with the Sweet Potato + Kale Salad. I could honestly eat it every day! Plus, they're incredibly accommodating for my gluten-free diet, which can be hard to find. The menu clearly marks gluten-free options, and they're always happy to swap in gluten-free bread or buns for sandwiches. The Watermill is also a great spot for business lunches. They have a gorgeous private dining room that seats about 14, making it ideal for meetings. A few other favorites of mine: - Chicken Bacon Flatbread (GF with sweet potato crust) - Watermill Smash Burger (with a GF bun - the bacon jam is amazing!) - Crème Brûlée (GF) If you're in the area, definitely check it out! read more

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Well several of us went there as lunch bunch.We brought a small birthday cake in.Notging said about it..Waitress saw in table didnt say anything. Most of food 5 to 7..on scale 1 to 10.i liked my prime rib sandwich ate half toor rest home ate yester..food poisoning today. 2 other didnt like it all all. Tip included ..no problem there were 8 of us. Waitress wonderfull. What got them the one. The waitress didnt tell us of cake charge...she didnt cut swrvr bring forks or plates. Charges us a 8 dollar each caking cost. My lunch tip and cake included 48.00 And now sick.all night and morning. As a group we will not go back... I. Coralville...48$ for lunch is incredible.. wont have too many want to pay that cake fee. greedy move lost you ladies that lunch for birthdays. read more

Beautiful restaurant! The outside patio is a hidden gem. The menu is excellent and food is very high quality. Eat here!!!!

This place was incredible! It's inside the Hyatt Regency hotel so it's kinda hard to find if you don't know that it's right next to the hotel. The vibes are beautiful! The way it's decorated is so new and classy. It's a fine dining experience for sure but they also have affordable options less than $20 on the menu (e.g. burgers). I loved the cocktails and felt they were cheap for how great they were, with several options at $12! I know everyone thinks of the Webster for fine dining (which I think is sooo overpriced/overrated) but I'd say give this place a try instead! read more

Pleasant surprise! I don't expect very much from hotel restaurants but this most definitely exceeded expectations. Had their weekend Prime Rib special, and it was pretty tasty -- as were their fries! Ordered their award-winning mocktail (name of which I can't remember, unfortunately) and it was very refreshing! Ambience did not disappoint, pretty good early dinner on a Saturday evening. read more

The food and service is always on point. We had the corn chowder, fries and bacon ranch flatbread and they were all fantastic. They have live music on Wednesday nights which is great. read more

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I know what you're thinking -- hotel restaurants aren't exactly known for good food, right? Trust me, this one is different. I've been to many hotel lobby restaurants that didn't impress me, but this place is truly special. Since it revamped its menu and brought in a new executive chef, everything I've tried has been absolutely amazing. From appetizers to salads, pasta, and main dishes, each item has been delicious. Reserve judgment and give Watermill Kitchen a try--you won't regret it. And if your friends and family are skeptical about dining at a hotel restaurant, just tell them to hold their opinions until they try it. Once you do, you'll be just as impressed as I was. read more

VERY DISAPPOINTING THANKSGIVING 2024 We had reservations at 3 pm, turkey was all cut up into pieces so it was difficult to sort white and dark meat. No cranberry sauce, no root vegs, a best pat of meal was the squash soup. No pumpkin pie left at 315, I mean REALLY. Fior $36 per person expected more. The check came and a surprise, a 20% surcharge for special event, REALLY ? read more

Thank you Kennedy and Nancy for always taking such good care of us. We always enjoy the fresh and delusional meal.

Pretty disappointed with our breakfast experience here. Our group had a total of 4 "poached" eggs and every single one of them was so over cooked they were hard boiled. We were going to send them back but the waitress took a while to check in on us and we were on a time crunch and it had already been almost an hour experience. The rest of the meals were fine, nothing objectively wrong but just not that good. Would probably not come back here or recommend it to others. read more

The Watermill Kitchen is the IRL's best kept secret! The lunch menu is amazing with a pick-2 special for only $12. They just rolled out a Fall/Winter menu that has the best butternut bucatini I've ever had! from the soups, to the entrees, to the amazing desserts, you won't leave disappointed. read more

We had breakfast and the food was very good. The service was also excellent and the restaurant atmosphere was nice. We felt very comfortable and were able to enjoy our food in a pleasant environment. read more