Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Iowa

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in Iowa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Wasabi - Waukee

4.9

4.9 (66)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Des Moines

About the restaurant

Wasabi is located at 9500 University Avenue in West Des Moines. Chefs at Wasabi serve the highest quality New York style sushi, Japanese fusion dishes. Unique custom cocktails and more.

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Lily

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

We had a wonderful dinner with friends. Chilean sea bass was amazing, so was the Thai chicken.

LP - Street Food

4.9

4.9 (55)

$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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Beth

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

A group of friends and I meet there. Loved thatvthere was a vegetarian, vegan, AND GF sections of the menu.

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.

The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.6

4.6 (841)

$30 and under

American

Des Moines

About the restaurant

The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!

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Audrey

Dined 5 days ago

Martinis are wonderful and the vibes are immaculate.

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Des Moines

4.6

4.6 (233)

$30 and under

Sushi

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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Michelle

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Awesome happy hour! The three of us had 4 rolls, 2 alcoholic drinks, an appetizer, and a Japanese soda for less than $50. Cheaper than fast food almost!

30hop Coralville

4.5

4.5 (22)

$30 and under

American

Coralville

About the restaurant

At 30hop there is an unmistakable energy the moment you walk through our doors. We revel in being unique yet approachable providing constantly rotating craft beers, crave-able menu items, and an atmosphere that’s all about celebrating the good times! Visit us in Ankeny, Coralville, or Cedar Rapids. Locations in Omaha and Kansas City coming soon!

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Stephen

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Good place for a weekend family gathering. It was easy to reserve through Open Table.

Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

4.4

4.4 (309)

$30 and under

American

Urbandale

About the restaurant

Range Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is casual fine dining establishment that combines prime proteins with signature cocktails, perfectly matched with each other. Our menu is crafted with locally sourced ingredients, the unique background of two talented chefs, and served by a talented team of servers and bartenders working to make your dining experience a Range experience.

You can enjoy any part of our facility individually or come and enjoy all aspects of Range with friends, family, co-workers, and teammates. You can dine in our restaurant, cocktail lounge, or our indoor golf simulators. We invite you to stop in and see what Range is all about!

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Reed

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Pretty good overall. We ate the Buffett on Farher’s Day. Great selection and good taste. Lids were off and food wasnt quite at perfect temps. Manager realized this and made corrections. Definitely give it a try

In Confidence Speakeasy

4.3

4.3 (39)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Des Moines

About the restaurant

For Large reservations or other inquiries please call 515-528-7733 x 4627 f=

SPEAKEASY BAR IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN DES MOINES

Hotel Fort Des Moines brings the Prohibition-era feel to downtown Des Moines - In Confidence. Enjoy our hidden secret with a curated wine collection and crafted cocktails.
Enjoy your downtime in a unique casual setting deserving of the Great Gatsby himself!

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Geoff

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great place. Will be back again. We didn't have food but your survey forced me to answer that question. Great place. Didn't love that we got kicked out at 11 pm for a private party....that wasn't mentioned when we made the reservation. Very cool place though.

Tupelo Honey - Des Moines

4.1

4.1 (697)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Des Moines

About the restaurant

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are currently closed on Monday's

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Diane

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service and food! I loved the Suracha honey glad on the pork.

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Experience

$10 Cluck 'n Burger Special

Granite City Food & Brewery - Davenport

3.8

3.8 (464)

$30 and under

American

Davenport

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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Marinda

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Wonderful Father’s Day meal!!! Everything was Excellant !

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Experience

Lawless Brunch Buffet

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