More of Iowa's Standout Tables
A broader cut of the restaurants defining how diners move through Iowa, with Beam Score signals and editorial context side by side.
Firehouse Subs Ames Duff
Ames, Iowa
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Fazoli's
Des Moines, Iowa
Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Exotic India
Iowa City, Iowa
Cozy, colorful restaurant serving curries, tandoori fare & traditional Indian cuisine.
Ray's Pub
Donahue, Iowa
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for.
Northern Lights Pizza (108)
West Des Moines, Iowa
Thin-crust pizzas, pasta & flatbread sandwiches served in a no-frills setting.
Perkins American Food Co.
Sioux City, Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Café Dodici
Washington, Iowa
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee.
Skip's
Des Moines, Iowa
Veteran restaurant serving American cuisine & pasta dishes in a classy space with a full bar.
Thai Bistro & Sushi Bar
Mason City, Iowa
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill
Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
30hop
Coralville, Iowa
Industrial haunt with a rooftop patio, American bites with an Asian fusion twist & many craft beers.
Eat Thai, Thai Eatery
West Des Moines, Iowa
Cozy family-run restaurant for classic Thai dishes, plus vegetarian & gluten-free options.
Olympic Flame Restaurant
Des Moines, Iowa
Casual, long-running Greek food standby with weekly live belly dancers & a menu of traditional eats.
El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Ames, Iowa
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Tasty Tacos
Des Moines, Iowa
Local counter-serve chain dishing up homestyle Mexican fare in a low-key setting.
Northern Lights Pizza (103)
Urbandale, Iowa
Thin-crust pizzas, pasta & flatbread sandwiches served in a no-frills setting.
OPA! Italian & Greek
West Des Moines, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Zolly’s Grill
Iowa City, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Park View Cafe
Long Grove, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Davenport, Iowa
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Village Inn
West Des Moines, Iowa
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Fong's Pizza
Des Moines, Iowa
Funky mash-up of an old-school Polynesian cocktail lounge & a red-sauce Italian joint.
Perkins American Food Co.
Sioux City, Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails.