Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Iowa
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- TTinaIowa •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe food was amazing and the service was the best!More infoMaxwell's on the River$$$$• Contemporary American• Davenport•5
- MMichaelGoldIowa •29 reviews5.0Dined on 30 Oct 2026We went to Wilder for a casual meal before going to Riverside theater. This was homecoming weekend and so there were a lot of crowds downtown, but it wasn’t too bad at Wilder. The food is basic but good service is always pretty good. We will go back.More infoWilder at Graduate Iowa City$$$$• Contemporary American• Coralville•4
- BBethGoldChicago / Illinois •156 reviews5.0Dined on 25 Sept 2026A terrific dinner at 401 Oak. A beautiful restaurant with a modern flair. Natalie did an excellent job serving. Each entree was flavorful and beautifully presented.More info401 Oak$$$$• Contemporary American• Iowa City•4
- DDanielGoldKansas City / Kansas •9 reviews5.0Dined on 12 Sept 2026Or waitress was amazing I'm sorry I forgot your name young lady with a long brown ponytail She is one of the best along with the tall gentleman I come to every UFC number event I'm getting nothing but respect and good service and I can be confusing with my brain injuryMore infoBally Bet Sportsbook & Bar$$$$• American• Rock Island•4.8
- JJoyceIowa •1 review5.0Dined on 23 Apr 2026We loved having a birthday celebration up on the Skybar the weather was perfect and the outdoor fire pit was amazing!More infoUP Skybar$$$$• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Davenport•3.9