Best of Iowa City, IA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Iowa City, IA — mapped and organized by category.
About Iowa City
Iowa City serves as the county seat of Johnson County and is the fifth-most populous city in Iowa. The broader metropolitan area includes Washington County and forms part of the larger Iowa City–Cedar Rapids region. This combined statistical area has a population nearing 500,000.
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Oyama Sushi
Oyama Sushi is a sushi restaurant located at 1853 Lower Muscatine Road.
View details →Best Hotels in Iowa City
1 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
Best Restaurants in Iowa City
10 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Oyama Sushi
Oyama Sushi is a sushi restaurant located at 1853 Lower Muscatine Road.
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Shorts Burgers Eastside
Shorts Burgers Eastside serves burgers in the Oakdale neighborhood.
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Taste of China
Taste of China offers a selection of Chinese dishes in the Oakdale neighborhood.
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Touchdown Wings
Touchdown Wings is a restaurant that specializes in wings, located in Oakdale.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Iowa City
1 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Iowa City
1 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Shakespeare's Pub and Grill
Shakespeare's Pub and Grill is a bar located in the Oakdale neighborhood.
Best Shops in Iowa City
1 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Captain's Book Shoppe
The Captain's Book Shoppe is a bookshop located in the Oakdale neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Iowa City
13 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Chadek Green Park
Chadek Green Park offers a spacious green space in Oakdale for walking, picnics, or relaxation. It is open to the public and provides a pleasant environment for residents and visitors alike.
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James Alan McPherson Park
James Alan McPherson Park is a public park located in the Oakdale neighborhood.
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Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park
Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park is a public soccer facility located in the Oakdale neighborhood.
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Fairmeadows Park
Fairmeadows Park is a public park located in the neighborhood of Oakdale.
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Mercer Park
Mercer Park offers open green space for walking and relaxation in the Oakdale neighborhood.
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