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Joseph's Steakhouse of Iowa City, Iowa City, IA

Joseph's Steakhouse of Iowa City

4.4 (580)
$31 to $50
Steak
212 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Joseph's Steakhouse of Iowa City offers the highest quality steak and seafood in a fine dining atmosphere. We serve only vegetarian organically fed Angus beef, our seafood is always fresh. Complement your entree with one of our signature martinis or choose from our extensive collection of fine wines.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Phone number
    (319) 358-0776
  • Website
    http://www.josephs-steak.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Kirchner
  • Catering
    Our sister restaurant, "The Bread Garden Market" offers catering. <br />(319) 354-4246
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of seven or more, please call 319-358-0776. Joseph's has two areas that may be partitioned off for private or semi-private parties. We may require a signed contract, with a minimum spending requirement or rental fee.
  • Location
    212 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Neighborhood
    Iowa City
  • Cross street
    Burlington
  • Parking details
    Parking is available at 3 public ramps, each within one block of Joseph's. Additional parking is available on the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Joseph's Steakhouse of Iowa City's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

Appetizer

  • Brie & Prosciutto$20.00

    green olives, roasted peppers, crostini

    • Crab Cakes$16.00

      sriracha aioli, mâche, manchego

      • Tuna Tartare*$18.00

        brioche, avocado, accoutrements

        • Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

          tomato-caper sauce, cocktail sauce

          • Onion Rings$13.00

            double-battered, parmesan, ranch

            • Short Rib Ravioli$15.00

              spinach pasta, brussels sprouts, soubise

              • Smoked Pork Belly$14.00

                fried potatoes, rosemary mustard

                • Calamari$14.00

                  harissa, sun dried tomato, thyme oil

                  Small Plates

                  • Lobster Mac & Cheese$29.00

                    8 oz lobster tail, shell pasta, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, toasted panko

                    • Beef Tips & Fettuccini$22.00

                      Iowa C.A.B. filet, roasted tomatoes & peppers, house made pasta, parmesan

                      • Steak Sandwich$20.00

                        sautéed peppers & onions, colby, local tomato, creamy horseradish served with seasoned french fries

                        • Joseph's Burger*$17.00

                          Swiss, applewood bacon, fried egg, double-battered onion ring, BBQ sauce served with seasoned french fries

                          • Mushroom Tortellini$17.00

                            fresh herbs, parmesan, sautéed spinach

                            • Vegetarian Dinner$18.00

                              a medley of sautéed locally sourced seasonal vegetables, ancient grains

                              Soups & Salads

                              Salad dressing selection: lemon caper vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, bleu cheese, caesar*, 1000 island, french. add chicken [$6], seared ahi tuna [$10], jumbo shrimp [$4] or diver scallop [$9] to any salad

                              • French Onion Soup$5.00

                                • Seafood Bisque$6.00

                                  • House Salad$5.00

                                    spring mix, cucumber, shaved carrots, sun dried tomato, croutons

                                    • Chopped Salad$8.00

                                      bacon, avocado, tomatoes, cheddar, croutons, bleu cheese, 1000 island

                                      • Wedge Salad$8.00

                                        bacon, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, croutons

                                        • Caesar Salad*$7.00

                                          romaine, asiago, croutons

                                          • Classic Spinach$8.00

                                            avocado, roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, hard-boiled egg, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette

                                            • Thai Peanut Kale Salad$8.00

                                              cabbage, radish, broccoli, peanuts, rice wine vinaigrette

                                              • Steakhouse Salad$23.00

                                                Iowa C.A.B. filet, jumbo shrimp, feta, beets, onion strings, lemon caper vinaigrette

                                                Side Dishes

                                                • Baked Potato$4.00

                                                  with sour cream, whipped butter

                                                  • Sweet Potato$4.00

                                                    with brown sugar butter

                                                    • Mac & Cheese$4.00

                                                      • Whipped Potatoes$6.00

                                                        • Broccoli & Spinach$6.00

                                                          • Sautéed Mushrooms$6.00

                                                            • Creamed Spinach$6.00

                                                              • Creamed Corn$6.00

                                                                • Steamed Asparagus$8.00

                                                                  • Steamed Broccoli$6.00

                                                                    • Spinach & Mushrooms$6.00

                                                                      • Parmesan Garlic Fries$6.00

                                                                        • Brussels Sprouts & Bacon$7.00

                                                                          • Boursin Whipped Potatoes$8.00

                                                                            • Loaded Baked Potato$8.00

                                                                              with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, whipped butter

                                                                              • Loaded Hashbrowns$9.00

                                                                                with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream

                                                                                • Bacon Mac & Cheese$10.00

                                                                                  Steaks

                                                                                  served with your choice of house salad or soup all steaks served with house demi glace Iowa Certified Angus Beef steaks

                                                                                  • New York Strip [16 Oz]$37.00

                                                                                    • Ribeye [16 Oz]$38.00

                                                                                      • Petite Filet Mignon [8 Oz]$39.00

                                                                                        • Grand Filet Mignon [12 Oz]$49.00

                                                                                          • Porterhouse [24 Oz]$46.00

                                                                                            Sauce

                                                                                            • Bearnaise*$2.00

                                                                                              • Hollandaise*$2.00

                                                                                                • Sriracha Cream$3.00

                                                                                                  • Gorgonzola Cream$3.00

                                                                                                    • Horseradish Cream$3.00

                                                                                                      • Demi Au Poivre$5.00

                                                                                                        Crusts

                                                                                                        • Black Pepper$3.00

                                                                                                          • Horseradish$3.00

                                                                                                            • Maytag Bleu Cheese$4.00

                                                                                                              • Roasted Garlic Butter$4.00

                                                                                                                • Foie Butter$5.00

                                                                                                                  • Bacon Wrap a Filet$5.00

                                                                                                                    Chef Entrées

                                                                                                                    served with your choice of house salad or soup

                                                                                                                    • King Salmon$28.00

                                                                                                                      gnocchi, roasted cauliflower, celery root purée, thyme oil

                                                                                                                      • Broiled Sea Bass$36.00

                                                                                                                        potato croquettes, orange beurre blanc, local greens

                                                                                                                        • Braised C.A.B. Short Ribs$32.00

                                                                                                                          whipped potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, roasted tomatoes

                                                                                                                          • Joseph's Sea Scallops$38.00

                                                                                                                            potato risotto, spinach, sauce chasseur

                                                                                                                            • Free Range Chicken Marsala$26.00

                                                                                                                              wild mushrooms, fresh pasta, foie butter

                                                                                                                              • Berkshire Grilled Pork Chop$30.00

                                                                                                                                pork belly, local apples, cornbread

                                                                                                                                • Colorado Rack of Lamb$48.00

                                                                                                                                  local carrot purée, new potatoes, lamb ragù

                                                                                                                                  • Lobster Tails

                                                                                                                                    two 8 oz. lobster tails, clarified butter, lemon

                                                                                                                                    • Market Price

                                                                                                                                  • King Crab Legs

                                                                                                                                    20 oz. of king crab legs, clarified butter, lemon

                                                                                                                                    • Market Price

                                                                                                                                  • Fresh Fish of the Day

                                                                                                                                    • Market Price

                                                                                                                                  Seafood by the Piece

                                                                                                                                  seafood by the piece is available as an addition to any steak, entrée or small plate

                                                                                                                                  • Jumbo Shrimp$4.00

                                                                                                                                    • Crab Cake$5.00

                                                                                                                                      • Diver Scallop$9.00

                                                                                                                                        • Oscar Style$11.00

                                                                                                                                          • 8 oz. Lobster Tail$28.00

                                                                                                                                            • 10 oz. King Crab Leg$39.00

                                                                                                                                              What 580 people are saying

                                                                                                                                              Joseph's Steakhouse of Iowa City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                              4.4
                                                                                                                                              4.4 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                                                              • 1.0Value

                                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                              580 Reviews

                                                                                                                                              1. MJD1 VIP

                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 11, 2019

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                Overall disappointed. Food was good, not great. After 4 years (daughter was a college student at university) we have gone to nearly every Iowa City restaurant. We saved this for graduation. Definitely this was a one and done experience. The Chop House and Pullman are far superior.

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                                                                                                                                              2. madcityfoodie

                                                                                                                                                Wisconsin122 reviews

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on September 22, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                Very good steak. Dinners include soup or salad. The French onion soup was excellent. Steaks were perfectly rare. Five star service. Great cocktails.

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                                                                                                                                              3. NLMom

                                                                                                                                                Iowa1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on June 27, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                My husband and I decided to try Joseph's for our anniversary--very happy we did! Our waiter was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful with suggestions. We felt that our halibut and steak dishes were absolutely delicious! I also tried yucca for the first time ever--yummy! We will definitely be back!

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                                                                                                                                              4. JessicaG

                                                                                                                                                Iowa1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on June 21, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                We love going to Joseph's for a date night because we always know the food and atmosphere is perfect!

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                                                                                                                                              5. kam123

                                                                                                                                                Iowa1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 30, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                A great fine dining restaurant in Iowa city ! I am not a huge fan of steak or meat in general, but their menu is very accommodating! I ordered the mushroom tortellini and every bite was like heaven. Even if you don't like some of their dishes that they are known for, give this place a try because their other menu options will still give you a wonderful experience. Staff is also very friendly and knowledgeable if you have any questions.

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                                                                                                                                              6. AnnR

                                                                                                                                                Iowa2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 25, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                Enjoyed our first time at the restaurant. Food and service was good.

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                                                                                                                                              7. PaulA

                                                                                                                                                Nebraska1 review

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 13, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                Martin, our waiter, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Very energetic and made the evening fun for our party of 6. I've eaten a 5-stars around the country and the food here was equal too, or better than, any of them. The food was fantastic and reasonably priced and between the food and Martin, made the evening very special.

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                                                                                                                                              8. Roo67

                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 13, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                Steak doneness is one level below the normal temperature(ie. medium would come out to medium rare etc.) Aside from that, overall a good restaurant.

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                                                                                                                                              9. CyndiJ

                                                                                                                                                Virginia3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 13, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                Joseph’s never disappoints. Their attention to detail is wonderful. Love the food and service. Cheers!

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                                                                                                                                              10. csofan VIP

                                                                                                                                                Chicago / Illinois27 reviews

                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 6, 2018

                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                Great waiter. He knew the wines and a thorough knowledge of the menu.

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                                                                                                                                              212 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

                                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                Burlington
                                                                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                Iowa City
                                                                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
                                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                Steak, Seafood, American
                                                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                Fine Dining
                                                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                Parking is available at 3 public ramps, each within one block of Joseph's. Additional parking is available on the street.
                                                                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                                Andrew Kirchner
                                                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                                                Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                                                http://www.josephs-steak.com/
                                                                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                (319) 358-0776
                                                                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                                                                Our sister restaurant, "The Bread Garden Market" offers catering. <br />(319) 354-4246
                                                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                                For parties of seven or more, please call 319-358-0776. Joseph's has two areas that may be partitioned off for private or semi-private parties. We may require a signed contract, with a minimum spending requirement or rental fee.

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