Around Iowa City
Below is a restaurant guide for dining in Iowa City. The guide is also available as a Word file or PDF if you would like to print it out.
The University of Iowa events calendar provides information about university events happening this week.
If you have free time in Iowa City and would like to explore a little, the Museum of Natural History, the University of Iowa Museum of Art, and the Old Capitol Museum are all within easy walking distance of downtown Iowa City and the conference site.
Also, the Englert Theater in downtown Iowa City is presenting a free show featuring several local music groups at 7:00pm on Friday. More information about the event and the music is available here. The Englert is located on Washington St., between S. Dubuque and S. Linn Sts.
Dining Out in Iowa City
Asian
Aoeshe Japanese/Korean Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St., 351-7000: Closed Monday. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Entrees: $5.90 - $20.00
India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St., 354-2775: Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Entrees $6.99 - $11.50
Masala Indian Vegetarian Cuisine, 9 South Dubuque, 338-6199: 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. Credit cards accepted. Entrees $5.95 - $8.95
Taste of China, 208 N. Linn St., 356-0983: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 9:30 p.m Sunday. Entrees $3.25 - $8.25
Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington, 339-8900: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday is support your community night where a portion of all profits go to a pre-selected community organization.
Formosa, 201 South Linn Street, Iowa City (bottom of Hotel Vetro). A unique Japanese restaurant. Featuring Shabu Shabu style cooking (Asian Fondue) and a Feng Shui-inspired environment, Formosa stands apart from other Iowa City restaurants.
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American and Pizza
The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St., 351-9529: 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday , 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday. Reservations accepted for private room. Visa, MasterCard and local checks accepted. Entrees $4 - $10. Free Delivery
Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington, 351-5073: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily.
The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St., 337-5314: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. Entree's $5.00 - $7.50
The Bread Garden, 224 S Clinton St., 354-4246: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Daily specials, Sandwiches, Salads and Breads. Entree's $2.00 - $6.00
Hamburg Inn No. 2. Inc., 214 N. Linn, 337-5512: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Sunday. Daily Luncheon and Dinner specials, beginning at 11:00 a.m. An Iowa City classic, and local caucus hot-spot. Great breakfasts.
The Cottage, 127 Iowa Ave, 358-5533: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Bakery-Deli-Catering Pastries, Breads, Cakes, Deserts, Custom Sandwiches, Soups & Salads. Dine-in, Patio Seating, or Carry Out. Fax orders 351-4531. Great breaksfasts.
Linn Street Cafe, 121 Linn St., 337-7370: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Fine dining. All major credit cards accepted. Entrees $12 - $19
Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St., 338-6860: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Motley Cow, 327 E. Market St., (319) 688-9177 : 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday. Local checks accepted. Daily specials. Entrees $3.00 - $9.25
The Vine, 303 2nd St., Coralville, 354-4459; Kitchen hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Summer Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Winter Sundays. Major credit cards and cash accepted.
The Sanctuary, 405 S. Gilbert St., 351-5692: 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday; 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.
Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19 S. Dubuque, 319.338.5500; 11am - 9pm 7 Days a Week
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International
Venuto's World Bistro, 115 E. College Street, Iowa City, 319-688-0002, European Restaurant and Coffee Shop: European Restaurant and Coffee Shop, Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner, authentic German-Bavarian, Mediterranean, Italian & more
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Italian/European
The Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St., 319-351-6704: 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations accepted. Major credit cards and local checks accepted. Entrees $2.50 - $14
Devotay Fine Food and Wine Merchants, 117 North Linn Street, 319-354-1001 Mon. 11am - 2pm; Tue.-Sat. 11am-3pm & 5pm to 10pm; Fri. and Sat. 11am to 3pm & 5pm to 11pm. Cooking classes, wine tastings, and an email newsletter, too. Kim McWane Friese and Chef Kurt Michael Friese, Proprietors.
Givanni's, 109 E. College St., 338-5967: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; Homemade pastas, soups, salads, fresh seafood, steak, and many vegetarian specialties. Major credit cards and local checks accepted. Entrees $6.99 - $16.99
The Red Avocado, 521 E. Washington St. Specializing in vegetarian and organic fare. 319-351-6088
Vito's, 118 E. College St., 338-1393: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. Entrees $6.99 - $10.99
Venuto's World Bistro, 115 E. College Street, Iowa City, 319-688-0002, European Restaurant and Coffee Shop, Open Monday-Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner., Venuto's is an Internet Cafe, with full wireless access
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Mexican
Diamond Dave's Taco Company Inc., 281 Old Capitol Center, 354-6794: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Visa, Mastercard and local checks accepted.
El Ranchero, 21 Sturgis Corner, 338-4324: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Visa, Mastercard and local checks accepted.
Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St., 338-6311: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Entrees: $1.49 - $5.45
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Some good Coralville Options
Mondo's, 516 2nd St., Coralville, 337-3000: 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Pasta, Rotisserie Chicken and Salmon, Sandwiches and Salads. Major credit cards and local checks accepted. Entrees: $6.99 - $15.99
The Wig and Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 W., Coralville, 354-2767. 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Cancun Restaurant, 708 1st Ave Coralville Iowa 52241, 319-339-8500: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Iowa River Power Company, 501 First Ave., Coralville, 351-1904: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Reservations accepted. Major credit cards and local checks accepted. Entrees $4.95 - $23.95