Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Iowa

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Iowa? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.8

4.8 (1311)

$30 and under

American

Clive

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Holly

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic experience, great wait staff and accommodated my request for a quiet booth.

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House-Made Truffles

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Cooper's Hawk Chocolate Cake

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Caprese Flatbread

Roots95

4.6

4.6 (54)

$30 and under

American

Johnston

About the restaurant

Welcome to ROOTS 95 Craft Kitchen and bar! Mora is taking the "Craft" part of the name very seriously. As it suggests, craft food emphasizes handcrafted, chef-driven food (versus cookie-cutter menus you see everywhere), made from fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, often with globally inspired flavors.

In addition to the entrees, you will find globally inspired pastas, handhelds, small plates & flatbreads. Full bar with handcrafted signature drinks.

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JanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful food at a great value. Went here for a. Birthday celebration and will definitely be back!

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Experience

Happy Hour

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Ladies' Night every Thursday

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Sunday Steak Night

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (324)

$30 and under

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar serves comfort food with local flair in a historic building on Main Street in Grinnell, Iowa. Prairie Canary was opened in September 2012 and is currently owned by Chef, Paul Durr. Located in the city of Grinnell, also known as “The Jewel of the Prairie” and home to Grinnell College, Prairie Canary provides a gathering place where guests can enjoy Midwestern flavors in an inviting, understated atmosphere that speaks to the colors and textures of the Iowa prairie.
Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar is all about being local. From the name of the restaurant to the dishes on which the food is served, effort was taken to showcase local talent and area producers. Enjoy your meal on hand-thrown plates and bowls. Sit at hand-made hickory tables. Savor farm-fresh produce grown just miles away. Sip on an Iowa wine or pint of beer. We look forward to seeing you!

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GabrielVIP

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

We loved this resto. Great creative fresh and delicious. Knowledgeable warm and patient wait staff.

CRAVE - Sioux City

4.7

4.7 (790)

$30 and under

American

Sioux City

About the restaurant

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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Jill

Dined 1 day ago

Food is a bit pricey but good. Wait staff was attentive. However, after we paid our bill, no one ever came to refill our water or ask if we wanted another drink. We were there for over two hours with no water.

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Sushi Cones

Tribute Eatery & Bar

4.7

4.7 (23)

$30 and under

American

Coralville

About the restaurant

Tribute Eatery & Bar specializes in delightful sandwiches and putting a unique twist on timeless favorites. Step inside and you'll be warmly welcomed by our friendly staff. Come prepared with a hearty appetite to savor our delicious bites and a variety of exceptional cocktails, wines, and beers. Our venue is full of charm, vibrant energy, and a fun atmosphere, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable experience!

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KarenJ

Dined 1 day ago

Food was excellent… we had 3 apps and 7 dinners— everything was fantastic. Service was on point and ambience was elevated casual. Will definitely be back!

The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.5

4.5 (48)

$30 and under

American

Dubuque

About the restaurant

Come enjoy a great experience in our locally owned establishment! The old German bank building with a beautiful ambience and welcoming atmosphere is sure to be the go to place for the downtown Main Street area. We strive to ensure every guest will receive great service, made from scratch food, and an appreciation for every guest who chooses to dine with us!

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Jeff

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

Everything was wonderful! The service was seamless. The menu is very appealing.

the hip-stir

4.7

4.7 (34)

$31 to $50

American

Cedar Rapids

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service, great atmosphere, and the food is very good!

LP - Street Food

4.9

4.9 (53)

$30 and under

American

Cedar Rapids

About the restaurant

Welcome to LP Street Food. This reservation is for our dining room. Looking for our igloos? Head to www.lpstreetfood.com/igloos. Our menu is inspired by the streets of America. We’ve taken our cue from food carts, food trucks, street hawkers and walk-up windows all around the country, putting our own spin on creations originally dreamed up by people just like you and me. This isn't a place where you come to guess at how to pronounce half of the things on the menu. This is a place where you come to enjoy a fresh twist on culturally rich, gastronomically delightful street foods that we all know and love.
To round it all out, our drink menu is crafty & fun, featuring a carefully selected but not overwhelming assortment of beers, spirits and cocktails inspired by tropical areas. Who doesn’t enjoy a deliciously fruity libation? We are everyday people who like what we like… we’re fun, not fancy.

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Christine

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

The food, atmosphere, and service was wonderful as always!

Mulberry Street Tavern

4.7

4.7 (592)

$31 to $50

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Mulberry Street Tavern brings a fresh yet nostalgic vibe to Downtown Des Moines. Once a hub for the city transit, it is now adorned with rich woods, leather, and a zinc bar that create a warm and timeless social destination. The open-hearth kitchen produces shareable worldly tavern fare, hearty entrees and, hands down, the best burger in Des Moines. Enjoy perfect classic cocktails, eclectic award-winning wines, and interesting regional and foreign beers on draught.

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GregVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was very good. Had Bison Rib Eye and wife had the Salmon. Cocktails were so-so. Martini's were small and overpriced. Ambiance was nice. Prices were a little over the top for what you get. Still haven't found a better upscale dining experience in Des Moines than Cooper's Hawk in Clive. Overall Mulberry was good experience

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Popular dish

Half Chicken

Minerva's - Sioux City

4.7

4.7 (64)

$30 and under

American

Sioux City

About the restaurant

Minervas Food & Cocktails has been a North Sioux City staple for more than 25 years. We take pride in treating our guests as a part of our family. We not only provide great meals; we provide a dining experience. Each of our freshly prepared meals are guaranteed to satisfy and entice your return. Come and find out why we are the most popular restaurant on the North side of Sioux City. We would like to welcome you to be a part of our family!

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MariaVIP

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Had a nice dinner at Minerva’s. Especially enjoyed the Caesar Salad which had fun extras on it - more than a typical Caesar. The Crème Brûlée was excellent. Our server, Ronny, was attentive and friendly.

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