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Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Iowa

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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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78.8
#1

Des Moines Iowa

801 Chophouse

For a relaxed meal, 801 Chophouse is a local option.

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78.2
#2

Cedar Falls Iowa

Montage

For your next night out, Montage is a casual choice.

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76.7
#3

Cedar Falls Iowa

Table 1912

For dinner with friends, Table 1912 is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in Iowa
Des Moines666Cedar Rapids533Davenport363Sioux City290West Des Moines255Iowa City230Ames216Dubuque203Ankeny197Waterloo197Council Bluffs182Cedar Falls153Coralville135Mason City111Bettendorf102Ottumwa100Urbandale98Muscatine86Clive84Marshalltown83Burlington81Clinton81Altoona78Fort Dodge78

Top Places in Iowa

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#1

801 Chophouse

Des Moines, Iowa

5
78.8
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#2

Montage

Cedar Falls, Iowa

4
78.2
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#3

Table 1912

Cedar Falls, Iowa

8
76.7
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#4

Wartburg College: The Den

Waverly, Iowa

7
67.1
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#5

Bix Bistro

Davenport, Iowa

2
64.0
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#6

The Prime Rib

Spencer, Iowa

7
61.3
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#7

Lava Fusion

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1
43.1
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#1

Table 1912

Cedar Falls, Iowa

76.7
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#2

Montage

Cedar Falls, Iowa

78.2
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#3

Wartburg College: The Den

Waverly, Iowa

67.1
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