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Best Takeout 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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80.7
#1

Coralville Iowa

Maestro Empanadas

For a relaxed meal, Maestro Empanadas is one table worth exploring.

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75.6
#2

Davenport Iowa

QC Diner/Moti’s Food

For your next night out, QC Diner/Moti’s Food is a casual choice.

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75.2
#3

West Des Moines Iowa

OSAKA

For dinner with friends, OSAKA is a casual choice.

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Cities in Iowa
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Top Places in Iowa

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#1

Maestro Empanadas

Coralville, Iowa

7
80.7
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#2

QC Diner/Moti’s Food

Davenport, Iowa

2
75.6
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#3

OSAKA

West Des Moines, Iowa

5
75.2
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#4

The Grateful Chef

Des Moines, Iowa

4
74.8
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#5

Baxter Hideout

Baxter, Iowa

2
65.3
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#6

radicáto

Boone, Iowa

1
61.6
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#7

Dysart Drive In

Dysart, Iowa

3
59.5
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#8

Wingz On Wheelz

Des Moines, Iowa

3
55.8
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#9

The Meatery on Main

Fredericksburg, Iowa

3
54.8
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#10

Lay Down Lounge

Des Moines, Iowa

1
39.4
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#11

Uncle Louie's

Clinton, Iowa

1
35.5
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#12

Z Marie’s

Newton, Iowa

1
29.4
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#13

Cevapcinica

Waterloo, Iowa

1
24.4
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#14

Fresh Freddy’s

Waterloo, Iowa

1
12.4
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#15

Blimpie Subs & Salads

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1
8.3
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On the rise in Iowa.

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#1

Maestro Empanadas

Coralville, Iowa

80.7
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#2

radicáto

Boone, Iowa

61.6
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#3

Dysart Drive In

Dysart, Iowa

59.5
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