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Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Iowa

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A photo of Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(22)
££££
• Contemporary American • Rock Island
Booked 1 time today
Or waitress was amazing I'm sorry I forgot your name young lady with a long brown ponytail She is one of the best along with the tall gentleman I come to every UFC number event I'm getting nothing but respect and good service and I can be confusing with my brain injury
A photo of Maxwell's on the River restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(155)
££££
• Contemporary American • Davenport
Booked 4 times today
The food was amazing and the service was the best!
A photo of 401 Oak restaurant
4.0
Excellent(50)
££££
• Contemporary American • Iowa City
Booked 12 times today
A terrific dinner at 401 Oak. A beautiful restaurant with a modern flair. Natalie did an excellent job serving. Each entree was flavorful and beautifully presented.
A photo of UP Skybar restaurant
3.9
Excellent(2)
££££
• Contemporary American • Davenport
We loved having a birthday celebration up on the Skybar the weather was perfect and the outdoor fire pit was amazing!
A photo of Wilder at Graduate Iowa City restaurant
4.0
Excellent(39)
££££
• Contemporary American • Coralville
Booked 5 times today
We went to Wilder for a casual meal before going to Riverside theater. This was homecoming weekend and so there were a lot of crowds downtown, but it wasn’t too bad at Wilder. The food is basic but good service is always pretty good. We will go back.

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