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Oasis Falafel
New Pioneer Coop
Jimmy Jacks Rib Shack
Wig & Pen East
La Regia Taqueria
Pullman Bar & Diner
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
Orchard Green
La Bendicion
The Webster
Dandy Lion
Encounter Cafe
Burger Haul
Deluxe Bakery
Nodo
Her Soup Kitchen
Shorts Burger & Shine
Long Xing
2 Dogs Pub
Hamburg Inn No 2
Maggie’s Farm Pizzeria
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Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Coralville Reservoir/Devonian Fossil Gorge
reservoir/fossil site
5
2850 Priarie Du Chien Rd NE
319/338-3543
University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
art museum
4
corner of Madison & Burlington
319/335-1727
University of Iowa Natural History Museum
museum
4
MacBride Hall 17 N Clinton St
319/335-0480
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Oasis Falafel
4
inexpensive
mediterranean
206 N Linn St
319/358-7342
falafel pita
pita chips
red cabbage
lamb or beef skewer plate
fries
chicken shawarma
tabbouleh
moroccan eggplant sandwich
baba ganoush
e central
New Pioneer Coop
4
moderate
deli/bakery
22 S Van Buren St
319/338-9441
garlic lovers pasta
cashew on a hot tin roof sandwich
roast beast sandwich
carrot or chocolate cake
quiche
garlic chicken & bacon wrap
cajun tofu
oasis hummus
e central
Jimmy Jacks Rib Shack
4
moderate
BBQ
1940 Lower Muscatine Rd
319/354=7427
fatty brisket
ribs
pulled pork sandwich
portobello sandwich
coleslaw
bbq sauces
chicken
honey cornbread
burnt ends sandwich
e central
Wig & Pen East
4
moderate
pizza
363 N 1st Ave
319/351-2327
flying tomato thin crust pizza
bbq chicken pizza
carnivore
pepperoni & mushroom
flying wheel cheese chicago deep dish
jalapeno poppers
moscow mule
cheese fries
wings
e central
La Regia Taqueria
4
inexpensive
mexican
436 Hwy 1
319/341-8226
california burrito
carnitas tacos
lengua tacos
carne asada
cabeza
al pastor
chorizo
fish
fried or grilled shrimp
guacamole
salsas
menudo
e central
Pullman Bar & Diner
4
moderate
diner
17 S Dubuque St
319/338-1808
pullman or mo burger
fried chicken w/house hot sauce
breakfast tacos
french onion soup
steak frites
grapefriut mimosa
breakfast bowl
truffle fries
croque madame
griddled turkey club
crispy chicken sandwich
buffalo wings
e central
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
4
moderate
italian
121 Iowa Ave
319/337-2010
lobster pizza
butternut squash ravioli
blue crab spaghetti
foccocia
grilled chicken alfredo
nutella creme brulee
bib salad
spaghetti bolognese
brussel sprouts
tomato bisque
stuffed dates
steak & beet salad
e central
Orchard Green
4
expensive
american
521 S Gilbert St
319/354-1642
crab cakes
focaccia
filet mignon
smoked fish tray
chocolate torte
bacon corn fricase
trout
mussels
duck
pistachio white fish
moroccan pork
e central
La Bendicion
4
inexpensive/moderate
salvadoran
89 2nd St Ste 2 Coralville IA
319/569-1091
mojarres fritos (whole fried tilapia)
pork & cheese pupusas
bean & cheese pupusa
zucchini pupusa
salsa
yellow rice
beans
curtido
e central
The Webster
4
moderate/expensive
american
202 N Linn St
319/800-0720
tuna crudo
duck egg pasta
watermelon feta salad
fluke
foie gras torchon
wagyu beef tartare
braised kale
secreto cut pork
potato salad
lemon meringue pie
e central
Dandy Lion
4
inexpensive/moderate
american
111 S Dubuque St
319/358-6400
avocado toast
french toast
pork sandwich
blueberry pancakes
ham
mac n cheese
eggs benedict
bloody mary
california omelette
homemade jam
e central
Encounter Cafe
4
moderate
american
376 S Clinton St
319/519-2044
cinnamon rolls
soft pretzels
grilled cheese
chipotle chicken or philly steak panini
special panini
blackberry latte
chocolate chip cookies
breakfast burrito
french toast
crab quiche
chipotle bacon egg sandwich
e central
Burger Haul
4
moderate
american
112 E College St
319/354-3837
BALT burger
fries
burger in a haystack
da bomb burger
magic mushroom
jamming jalapeno
spice machine
e central
Deluxe Bakery
4
inexpensive
bakery
812 S Summit
319/338-5000
apple pie
strawberry rhubarb pie
ham & gruyere baquette
chocolate raspberry baby cake
morning biscuit
chocolate croissant
nutella or apricot croissant
sticky buns
macarons
e central
Nodo
4
inexpensive
american
600 N Dodge St
319/512-5028
banh mi
steak sandwich
turkey cranberry wrap
egg sandwich
mushroom sandwich
bacon sandwich
hoisin beef wrap
ham & mango sandwich
sweet potato fries
e central
Long Xing
5
inexpensive
chinese
428 Hwy 1 W
319/569-1830
beef lo mein
general tso’s chicken
hot & sour soup
shrimp fried rice
crab rangoon
sweet & sour chicken
egg drop soup
scallion pancakes
wonton soup
e central
Her Soup Kitchen
4
moderate
american
625 S Dubuque St
319/354-1602
chicken salad sandwich
beet salad
tomato bisque
sweet chicken avocado sandwich
grilled chicken sandwich
el cubano
zucchini or mushroom bisque
meatloaf sandwich
turkey brie & cranberry sanswich
grilled portabello sandwich
tomato okra soup
cheese tortellini soup
e central
Shorts Burger & Shine
4
moderate
american
185 Clinton St
319/259-7154
chicken sandwich
arion burger
manila burger
essex
maynard
black bean burger
larchwood
chili burger
fries
e central
2 Dogs Pub
4
moderate
american
1705 S 1st Ave
319/337-9047
great buffalo wings
piggy piggy burger
firestarter burger
french dip w/swiss
bratwurst
boom boom wrap
sweet potato fries
onion rings
reuben
cheese balls
fish n chips
e central
Hamburg Inn No 2
3 (but iconic)
inexpensive
breakfast/american
214 N Linn St
319/337-5512
pie shakes
chicken fried steak
reuben
eggs benedict or florentine
farmers omelette
hawkeye hog omelette
breakfast burrito
cali omelette
e central
Maggie’s Farm Pizzeria
4
moderate
pizza
1308 Melrose Ave
319/351-4588
funghi pizza
margherita
ellie pizza
pepperoni
pesto pizza
meatball pizza
bianco w/mushrooms
farm salad
burrata appetizer
brussel sprouts
ricotta dip
bleu asian pear salad
house gelato
white lasagna
bagna fagioli
e central