Carl & Ernie's Good Time Pub and Grub is known for its friendly, fast service and delicious food and drinks. The menu includes lots of yummy offerings, from chicken strips and mozzarella sticks to burgers and salads. In addition, the pub has a full bar.
Seoul Grill is a Korean restaurant in the Old Capitol Mall. The menu includes customer favorites like Duk-Boki, spicy squid, kimchi, bim bim bap and ukgejang.
The Union Bar, located on College Street, is the biggest bar in Iowa City and offers live music, theme parties (it consistently makes Playboy's list of best parties) and more. The bar offers several daily specials on beer, mixed drinks and shots. The Union is known for great music and for having the "hottest" staff in town.
Sports Column located on Dubuque Street is a full-service sports-themed bar and grill. Specials are offered daily and there is an new "punchcard" program on Thursday nights offering 15 drinks for $15. The menu offers appetizers, burgers, pizza and sandwiches.
Dc's, located on Dubuque Street on the pedway, is a full-service bar and restaurant, serving lunch and dinner. The menu includes soup, salad, burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches and pizza. Beer and cocktail specials are available daily, and Dc's features televisions, making it a popular spot to watch the big game or hang out on the patio and people watch.
Studio 13 is Iowa City's only gay bar and dance club in the city as of summer 2012. It offers a full bar and features regular events, such as The Glow Party, drag shows, Thirsty Thursdays and disco night. Specials include free pizza every Sunday and $15 60oz Trade Tea Pitchers.
Sam's Pizza is a full-service pizza place offering dine-in, pic-up and delivery service to residents of Iowa City since 1991. Sam's Pizza offers an array of items, from appetizers to pasta to pizza made your way. Pizzas include thin and stuffed crust as well as calzones and more.
The Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge offers gourmet food and American-Mediterranean cuisine. The menu includes focaccia and hummus, Mediterranean cheese steak, vegetable frito misto, roasted corn and sweet potato soup, and orange, beet and radish salad.
2 Dogs Pub is a restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu here features soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wings and more. Specials and nightlife events are featured on the website.
Club Car serves up bar fare in a laid-back atmosphere. The bar offers beer, liquor and wine. The establishment features a pool table and dart boards.
The Airliner is a full-service bar and restaurant serving Iowa City for more than 60 years. It is known for its famous pizza and large drinks. The Airliner has more than 20 large screen TVs for sporting events.