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Best American Restaurants in Iowa
Honouring the top spots in Iowa.
A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Iowa, and discover what puts each one at the top.
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#1
CITYWALK EATERY
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1
88.1
#2
Simon's
Des Moines, Iowa
8
86.5
#3
Crane & Pelican Cafe
Le Claire, Iowa
22
86.0
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#4
Culver’s
Sioux Center, Iowa
7
84.6
#5
712 Eat + Drink
Council Bluffs, Iowa
3
84.5
#6
Dave's Hot Chicken
Davenport, Iowa
0
84.3
#7
The Blue Heron Bar & Grill
Mason City, Iowa
4
83.8
#8
Fire Creek
West Des Moines, Iowa
1
83.5
#9
Culver’s
Hiawatha, Iowa
6
83.4
#10
Culver’s
Decorah, Iowa
11
83.4
#11
Cooper's on 5th
West Des Moines, Iowa
3
83.4
#12
Culver’s
Dubuque, Iowa
1
83.1
#13
Lachele's Fine Foods
Des Moines, Iowa
2
82.8
#14
Maid-Rite Marshalltown IA
Marshalltown, Iowa
5
82.4
#15
Tish's Restaurant
Council Bluffs, Iowa
2
82.4
#16
Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge
Iowa City, Iowa
4
82.3
#17
Provisions Lot F
Ames, Iowa
3
82.3
#18
Cobble Hill
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
12
82.2
#19
Culver’s
Clinton, Iowa
5
82.1
#20
Buck Snort
Council Bluffs, Iowa
1
81.7
#21
BlackStone
Iowa City, Iowa
1
81.7
#22
Destination Grille
Grimes, Iowa
14
81.6
#23
Club Car Restaurant & Lounge- Clive
Clive, Iowa
5
81.6
#24
Culver’s
West Des Moines, Iowa
1
81.4
#25
Culver’s
Newton, Iowa
4
81.4
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