Top rated Lunch restaurants in Iowa City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Lunch restaurants in Iowa City

Experience the best that Iowa City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 35 places from Lunch restaurant category.

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The KETO Kitchen

Restaurant

👍👍 Great lunch—we ordered the lasagna, meat loaf, brussels, and amazing chocolate cupcake. All keto—delicious and super low carb. Really charming owners and COVID safe. All cooked to order. Coming back next week.

$ $$$

4.90 (209 reviews) (~36.95 km from centre)

Wilton Cafe

Family restaurant

👍👍 Great place, friendly service and good food. Prices are great

$ $$$

4.80 (383 reviews) (~43.34 km from centre)

Lightworks Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 The BLT was perfect yet unique with a tangy combination of pico de gallo and garlic aioli.

4.80 (284 reviews) (~36.55 km from centre)

More Flavors Hoagies

Restaurant

👍👍 My husband and I picked some sandwiches up for supper after seeing an ad on google. We both ordered the hot sandwiches, the super steak and the sweet chicken in small. The sandwiches came with fries. It was the perfect serving size for us. This is by far the best hot sandwich we have ever had. The b...

$$ $$

4.80 (87 reviews) (~36.1 km from centre)

Lucky's on 16th

Restaurant

👍👍 Stopped here on our way out of Cedat Rapids. Really good food and all reasonably priced. The pancakes are huge! I had the florentine eggs Benedict and it was delicious. The service was quick, food yummy and staff friendly. Good place to stop for a quick bite.

$ $$$

4.70 (938 reviews) (~35.45 km from centre)

Mi Tierra Mexican Grill

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Good food and large portions. Nice clean atmosphere and friendly server. Definitely will return. Just wish I knew what the white cheese dip was it was delicious.

$ $$$

4.70 (481 reviews) (~35.41 km from centre)

Highway 30 Diner

Diner

👍👍 Food is ALWAYS on-point! They get busy on weekend breakfasts, but stick it out; they do a pretty good turnaround. Highly recommend the corned beef hash and Reuben; they make and slice their own corned beef. 😍 Gyros are amazing, and fries are great plain, but put those together with ranch for the...

$ $$$

4.70 (376 reviews) (~37.49 km from centre)

Rio Burritos

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 10/10 !! Came in on a Saturday night around 730. Not busy. Seated quickly. Chips and salsa were good! Salsa was really flavorful. Not something you see at typical Mexican joints. Queso was delicious. Ordered Birra tacos, burrito, arroz con Pollo and the elote. My fiancé had the watermelon dream drin...

$$ $$

4.70 (170 reviews) (~41.27 km from centre)

Shawnniecakes

Bakery

👍👍 I walked in after ordering a dozen toffee butter cookies and was greeted by the most friendly smile!! I felt so welcomed! The toffee butter cookies are soft yet crunchy all in one! I don't know she does it! The cookies are amazing!!!!

4.70 (79 reviews) (~38.01 km from centre)

Pullman Bar & Diner

Bar & grill

Refurbished diner offering traditional comfort fare with a twist, plus craft cocktails & beers.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Restaurant

House-brewed beers & pub plates in a cool, industrial-style space with a patio & backyard cornhole.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~1.63 km from centre)

Cruz's Cafe

American restaurant

👍👍 Car-themed diner. Great place to go eat! Lots of great food and they also have a giant mimosa!! That's on my list for the next visit. Yes, I'm definitely going back!

$$ $$

4.60 (257 reviews) (~43.97 km from centre)

30hop

Bar & grill

👍👍 We reserved the upstairs room and private bar for a work event. The bartender was absolutely amazing and handled our group of 25 without missing a beat. Tons of food and drinks and not one order was made wrong. Amazing atmosphere and food.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~42.67 km from centre)

El Bajio Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

Unassuming, informal venue turning out hearty, traditional Mexican dishes & specialty margaritas.

$ $$$

4.50 (1.3K reviews) (~33.83 km from centre)

St. Burch Tavern

Restaurant

Steaks, seafood & other American plates, plus cocktails & brews served in a sophisticated setting.

$$ $$

4.50 (808 reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)

Midtown Family Restaurant

American restaurant

Local chain serving a menu of breakfast & American comfort food in a casual atmosphere.

$ $$$

4.50 (712 reviews) (~4 km from centre)

Villa's Patio Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

Tacos, fajitas & seafood entrees are served at this casual Mexican spot with a bar & outdoor seats.

$$ $$

4.40 (1.1K reviews) (~41.83 km from centre)

Your Pie Pizza

Pizza restaurant

Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.

$ $$$

4.40 (213 reviews) (~41.54 km from centre)

Hy-Vee Market Grille

Bar & grill

👍 I stopped in here for lunch on a Monday afternoon and ordered the blueberry and bacon (Gouda) cheese burger. The burger was perfectly cooked and the flavor combination was magnificent. The dining area is very nice. However, I didn't like the fact that you have to place your order in the store. There...

$$ $$

4.30 (145 reviews) (~35.51 km from centre)

Pizza World

Pizza restaurant

🫤 So disappointed in the pizza we ordered. I think we have different definitions of what a thin pizza crust should be like. I called and expressed my disappointment and was told nobody else complained.

$$ $$

4.20 (253 reviews) (~42.42 km from centre)

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Top rated Lunch restaurants in Iowa City, United States