Restaurant Guide – Coralville/Iowa City –and Groceries/Sundries in Coralville
Sit Down/Takeout Restaurants close to the Marriott/Homewood Suites with favorable reviews from UI debaters or coaches (ordered by distance)
Vesta – Mediterranean-inspired eatery, walking distance 849 Quarry Rd # 100, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-3782
Konomi – Compact, upscale Japanese eatery walking distance 843 Quarry Rd #140, Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-2880
Edgewater Grille – Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Hotel restaurant w/decent food 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-688-4800
30hop – Sandwiches, beer, slow service? walking distance 900 E 2nd Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-3800
Backpocket Brewing – Pizza and craft beer walking distance 903 Quarry Rd, Coralville, IA 52241 319-466-4444
Bandana’s BBQ – Bellus thinks their sauces are lacking, and service may be a bit slow, but it’s walking distance from the hotels 807 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-512-6555
Iowa River Power Restaurant/Flannigan’s Pub and Restaurant Dinner-Sunday brunch good/Pub with steak specials 501 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-1904
Tailgators Sports Bar and Grill – Basic menu and beer 450 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241 319-356-6914
Petra Falafel House – good find for vegetarians 89 2nd St, Unit 2, Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-2030
Old Chicago – Italian food and beer 75 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-248-1220
Vine Tavern & Eatery – Sports bar with menu of salads & pub grub 39 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-7770
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub – Pizzeria offering 3 different crust styles, bar food & beer. Ask for the flying tomato and for cheese fries 1220 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52246 319-354-2767
Hunan Restaurant – Chinese standards and a lunch buffet 118 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-8885
Exotic India – Cozy for curries, tandoori fare & traditional Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. 102 2nd Ave # B, Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-4710
Eldorado Mexican Restaurant 102 2nd Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-688-5237
Monica’s- Upscale Italian-American comfort food, brick-oven pizza & a full bar 303 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-7400 GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS
Mondo’s Draft House – Sports bar featuring craft beers and classic American fare 516 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-3000 GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS
Kapok – A far-reaching Asian menu including sushi, pad Thai & Chinese food 906 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-3880
Three Samurai Japanese Restaurant – sushi, teppanyaki & other Japanese specialties plus a full bar Clock Tower Plaza, 1801 2nd St #200, Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-3340
Fast Food within 2 miles of the Marriott/Homewood Suites (in order of distance)
Arby’s – walking distance 801 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-2729
McDonalds – ¼ mile 618 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-1700
Burger King – ½ mile 550 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-341-9408
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery – Café/bakery chain with NY style bagels ½ mile 404 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-2243
Milio’s Sandwiches -Casual, counter-serve sandwich chain featuring subs and soups 208 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-887-6916 ¾ mile
Panera Bread – Restaurant and drive-through ¾ mile 213 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241
Hardee’s – Fast-food chain for burgers & breakfast 1 mile 107 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-4275
Subway 1 mile 89 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-1272
Papa John’s Pizza 1 mile 89 2nd Street, Coralville, IA 52241 319-887-2727
Sparti’s Gyros – Gyros and Mediterranean style food 61 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-512-5005
Taco John’s – Western-style Mexican 204 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-5965
Pita Pit – Mediterranean style fast food 517 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-7484
Dunkin Donuts – Coffee and doughnuts 604 2nd Street, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-2729
Dairy Queen – Grill and ice cream 904 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-9483
Tierra Coffee 1150 5th St #130, Coralville, IA 52241 319-325-0087
Starbucks 1815 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-0479
Taste of China – Chinese food standards 2012 8th St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-2088
Sit Down/Takeout Restaurants one exit west of Marriott off I-80 (exit 240, near Coral Ridge Mall, and Highways 965 and US 6) with good reviews
South of I-80
Haveli Indian Cuisine 943 25th Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-359-1744
LongHorn Steakhouse Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes
2671 James St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-2011
Chili’s Grill & Bar 2651 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-351-1488
Noodles & Company 2451 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-5979
Olive Garden 930 25th Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241 319-339-9100
Red Lobster 2671 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-6400
North of I-80
Texas Roadhouse chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin
2520 Corridor Way, Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-3489
Buffalo Wild Wings sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub
2500 Corridor Way Suite 1, Coralville, IA 52241 319-338-9464
Fast Food one exit west of Marriott on I-80 (exit 240, near Coral Ridge Mall, and Highways 965 and US 6)
South of I-80
Jimmy John’s Subs 2451 2nd St #3, Coralville, IA 52241 319-466-7441
Pancheros Mexican Grill Better quality than Chipotle’s
901 25th Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 319-248-3256
Panera Bread In Coral Ridge Mall 319-341-9252
Subway In Coral Ridge Mall 319-625-3011
Mellow Mushroom craft beer & pizza In Coral Ridge Mall 319-338-2011
North of I-80
McDonald’s 2794 Commerce Dr, Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-7117
Jimmy John’s Subs 2510 Corridor Way, Coralville, IA 52241 319-337-7827
Culver’s frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy
2591 Heartland Pl, Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-8255
Steak ‘n Shake 2806 Commerce Dr, Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-5471
Subway 2801 Commerce Dr, Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-7770
Pancheros Mexican Grill Better quality than Chipotle’s
2475 Coral Ct # B, Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-6565
Wendy’s 2804 Commerce Dr, Coralville, IA 52241 319-545-3095
Fine Dining in Downtown Iowa City
126 Restaurant/Hearth/Moonrakers Classic French American bistro/tapas/upscale bar good
126 East Washington Street 319-887-1909 http://onetwentysix.net
Baroncini Ristorante Warm and welcoming atmosphere; authentic Italian cuisine.
104 South Linn Street 319-337-2048 www.baroncinirestaurant.com
Devotay Tapas, Pintxos, Paellas, and Special Entrees
117 North Linn Street 319-354-1001 http://www.devotay.net
Iowa Chop House Farm to table food & craft beer
223 East Washington Street 319-359-1078 http://theiowachophouse.com
Joseph’s Steakhouse High quality steaks and seafood in upscale atmosphere
212 South Clinton Street 319-338-0776 www.josephssteak.com
Linn Street Café Gourmet menu and good wine list
121 North Linn Street 319-337-7370 www.linnstreetcafe.com
Motley Cow Café Local produce prepared in gourmet style
160 North Linn Street 319-688-9177 www.motleycowcafe.com
Orchard Green gourmet classics and innovative American-Mediterranean cuisine
521 S. Gilbert Street 319-354-1642 www.orchardgreenrestaurant.com
Sit-down/Takeout places we like that are pretty close to the Iowa Memorial Union in downtown Iowa City (* breakfast/lunch type)
A&A Pagliai’s Pizza old fashioned pizza parlor
302 East Bloomington Street 319-351-5073
Airliner sports bar with decent pizza
22 South Clinton Street 319-351-9259
Atlas upscale sandwiches and entrees, salads
127 Iowa Ave 319-341-7700 atlasiowacity.com
Basta fresh Italian pasta and meat entrees
121 Iowa Ave 319-337-2010
*Bluebird Diner breakfast and lunch place
330 East Market Street 319-351-1470
Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar with wings and burgers
201 South Clinton Street 319-887-9494
*Crepes de Luxe Café breakfast and brunch good crepes
309 East College Street 319-887-2233
Donnelly’s Pub Irish pub, great reuben sandwiches and lunch specials; Paul Johnson’s place
110 East College Street 319-338-7355
El Bandito’s upscale Mexican
327 East Market Street 319-358-2836
Formosa Asian fusion and sushi
221 East College Street (in Hotel Vetro) 319-338-8880
Givanni’s American and continental entrees
109 East College Street 319-338-5967
Graze tapas and small plates; wine list
115 East College Street 319-887-5477
*Hamburg Inn no. 2 breakfast & lunch place; famous for pie shakes
214 North Linn Street 319-337-5512
India Café lunch buffet and Indian entrees
227 East Washington Street 319-354-2775
Mama’s Deli & Catering deli sandwiches and soups GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS
125 East Washington Street 319-341-0700
Masala Indian Cuisine primarily vegetarian; lunch buffet
9 South Dubuque Street 319-338-6199
Mondo’s Saloon southwestern entrees
112 East College Street 319-354-3837
Nodo Downtown good-quality wraps, soups, and salads
5 South Dubuque Street 319-359-1181
Noodles and Company noodles, salads, soups in the Old Capitol Mall
201 South Clinton Street 319-351-3824
Oasis Falafel Mediterranean; great hummus!
206 North Linn Street 319-358-7342
Share Wine Lounge & Small Plate Bistro near Sheraton Hotel; OK wine list
210 South Dubuque Street 319-354-4640
Short’s Burger and Shine gourmet hamburgers and veggie burgers
18 Clinton Street 319-337-4678
Takanami Restaurant best sushi in downtown IC; teppan grill
219 Iowa Ave 319-351-5125
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers upscale hamburgers
324 East Washingont Street 319-354-6888
Thai Flavors curries, stir fry, and rice dishes
340 East Burlington Street 319-339-8900
Z’Mariks noodle and rice bowls with toppings; good quality
19 South Dubuque Street 319-338-5500
Better quality fast food close to Iowa Memorial Union in downtown Iowa City
Bread Garden Market best food/salad bar in town (pay by the ounce), groceries; Dr. Dave eats here
225 South Linn Street 319-351-9119
Chipotle Mexican Grill you know it; in the Old Capitol Mall
201 South Clinton Street #112 319-338-1194
Jimmy John’s Subs
130 East Washington Street 319-358-0000
Mesa Pizza upscale by-the-slice pizza place
114 East Washington Street 319-351-6372
Panchero’s Mexican Grill better quality burritos than Chipotle’s; open very late for the bar crowd
32 South Clinton Street 319-338-6311
Pita Pit basic Mediterranean
113 Iowa Ave 319-351-7482
Subway Sandwiches
127 East Washington Street 319-466-0436
Swankie Frankie’s get your dogs here; a Dr. Dave Saturday favorite
125 South Dubuque Street 319-338-2320
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches sub-style
23 South Dubuque Street 319-337-9424
Coffee and pastries within ¼ to ½ mile from Iowa Memorial Union
High Ground Café ground fresh to order; pricey coffee; pastries
301 East Market Street 319-338-5382
Java House brew bar; Dr. Dave likes it best; pricey coffee; pastries
211 Washington Street 319-341-0012
Molly’s Cupcakes gourmet level stuff
14 South Clinton Street 319-333-1297
Starbucks
228 South Clinton Street 319-338-4788
Sit down/takeout places further away from campus but in Iowa City that we like a lot
Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack best barbecue in this town
1940 Lower Muscatine Road, Iowa City 319-354-7427
La Regia Taqueria (formerly La Michoacana) the real deal; best tacos in Iowa City
436 Highway 1, Iowa City 319-341-8226
Thai Spice decent Thai food
1210 South Gilbert St, Iowa City 319-351-2581
Groceries and sundries in Coralville close to hotels
Hy-Vee Supermarket 24 Hours/7 days
1914 8th Street, Coralville (intersection of Highway 6 and 20th Avenue)
New Pioneer Food Co-Op 7 AM to 10 PM VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY; prepared foods 1101 2nd Street, Coralville 319-358-5513
Walgreens 24 Hours/7 days
102 2nd Street, Coralville 319-341-6153
Walmart Supercenter 24 Hours/7 days
2801 Commerce Drive, Coralville (north of I-80 exit 240, left off Highway 965; 2 miles west of hotels)
Groceries and sundries close to Iowa Memorial Union
John’s Grocery Saturday, 7:30 am – 2:00 am; Sunday, 9 am – midnight good beer/wine selection
401 East Market Street, Iowa City 319-337-2183
New Pioneer Food Co-Op 7 AM to 10 PM VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY; prepared foods 22 South Van Buren, Iowa City 319-338-9441
Iowa Book & Supply Saturday, 10 am- 6 pm; Sunday noon-5:00 pm stationery; some computer stuff
8 South Clinton St, Iowa City
University of Iowa Bookstore Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm stationery
201 South Clinton St, Iowa City (Old Capitol Mall) 319-335-3179
Tech Connection Saturday 10 am-5 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm lots of Apple & PC computer supplies
201 South Clinton St, Iowa City (Old Capitol Mall) 319-335-3120
Staples Friday, 8 am-9 pm; Saturday 9 am-9 pm; Sunday 9 am-9 pm; Monday 8 am-9pm
820 South Riverside Drive, Iowa City 319-354-0799
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