38 Iowa Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

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17 Restaurants

Updated 06 February 2019

Restaurants:	Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines, CRAVE - Sioux City, Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	American…
Neighborhoods:	West Des Moines, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids…

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - West Des Moines

$$$$

American

West Des Moines

4.4

1528 reviews

Receptionist very friendly and pleasant. Our waiter was exceptional and attentive checking various times to see if we needed anything else. The meals were excellent with the exception of my steak which I ordered medium but it was almost well done, after requesting a new steak it was prepared just right and it was delicious. Manager went above and beyond and compensated and didn’t charge me for my steak, I was expecting to still pay for my steak but it was a happy surprise. I will definitely be back next time in town and will highly recommend.

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CRAVE - Sioux City

$$$$

American

Sioux City

4.5

629 reviews

New Years Day

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Cedar Rapids

$$$$

American

Cedar Rapids

4.4

237 reviews

New Years Day Sunday Buffet. Good value, good food. Enjoyed the outing.

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801 Chophouse – Des Moines

$$$$

Steakhouse

Downtown Des Moines

4.8

2750 reviews

The best experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant, the food I had completely changed my taste for the meat they serve, I would recommend this out of anything.

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Jordan Creek

$$$$

Italian

West Des Moines

4.4

777 reviews

Best lasagna I ever ate!

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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

$$$$

Steakhouse

Des Moines

4.5

877 reviews

Very easy and user friendly to make reservation. Love hotel, casino and AJ's Steakouse all under one roof.

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The J Bar - Davenport

$$$$

Gastro Pub

Iowa

4.4

127 reviews

Great food and drinks! Philly cheesesteak egg rolls were spectacular! Will definitely be back soon!

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Davenport

$$$$

American

Davenport

4.1

341 reviews

Service and food was great as usual.

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350 First - Doubletree Hilton

$$$$

Unspecified

Cedar Rapids

4.1

363 reviews

Our server/Bartender Jessica U. provided exceptional service. The food was fantastic and our adult beverages were made to perfection. Yummy yummy! The crunch berries drink was our table’s favorite.

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Experiences available

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Woodfire Grille at Diamond Jo - Dubuque

$$$$

Steak

Dubuque

4.7

933 reviews

Order the Wednesday Porterhouse for 2. Enough for 3. Server was excellent. We usually order steak medium rare but this time we ordered medium which was a good choice. Was done closer to medium rare. Meal was worth the $99. Leftovers for sure for 2.

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Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque

$$$$

Italian

Dubuque

4.4

676 reviews

Ambiance and location great. Service very good. Food very average. A basic red sauce joint. In my opinion Vinny Vanuchis Dubuque was always more about atmosphere and location than food. Unfortunately prices have gotten too high for the food quality, and CEB given location and atmosphere

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Takeout available

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Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

$$$$

Seafood

Downtown Des Moines

4.6

1782 reviews

Splash Seafood is a unique dining experience with Fresh Seafood, great service, and awesome atmosphere!!

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Martini's Grille

$$$$

Steak

Burlington

4.8

924 reviews

Martini's is he only fine dining in Southeast Iowa. It is a treat to dine there as the service and food is always great.

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Bass Street Chop House

$$$$

Steak

Moline

4.5

1397 reviews

Always a good meal at Bass street. I had the meat loaf and my wife had the prime rib. Both were outstanding.

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The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

$$$$

American

Des Moines

4.7

559 reviews

Always a great place to visit! Food and drinks were great and service was awesome!

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Otis & Henry's - Isle Casino Waterloo

$$$$

Steakhouse

Cedar Falls / Waterloo

3.9

84 reviews

My only complaint being the Rib Eye steak was not of the quality normally served. Walleye meal was fantastic.

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Woodfire Grille at Diamond Jo - Northwood

$$$$

Steak

Northwood

4.1

533 reviews

Our server was relatively new on the job and was fantastic

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