29 Best American Restaurants in Council Bluffs

712 Eat + Drink American • $
1851 Madison Ave #700, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles
Crab Rangoon Fries
Crab Rangoon Tots
Sweet Potato Fries
Truffle Fries 7
Cubano Sandwich
Fried Pickles
Creme Brulee
Seafood Pasta
French Fries

“Seven One Two . We can't rate them high enough. Food, service and overall quality are excellent. Details below. To start off, I'm in a wheelchair. Most places that are accessible will watch my wife struggle to get through the door or a customer will help. Not the case here. My wife was about to grab for the door and one of the staff was right there, with a smile. We were seated immediately, out of the way, but not hidden in the corner. Our server, Sheree, was awesome. She answered our questions and explained the specials. She returned appropriately fast to take our order. Being about 2/3 full, I was expecting a bit of a wait, but our drinks were brought out quickly. The food is excellent. Expect it to be what the menu says it will be, not what you want or think it might be. We had the crab cakes for our appetizer. It had a good amount of crab and not all bread crumbs. My wife had the peach flatbread. Exactly what the menu said it would be and delicious. I had the beef stroganoff. After a little hiccup, it was as ordered and very yummy. We were disappointed that we didn't have room for a dessert, but we will make sure to leave room in the future. When we were leaving, 2 staff members were headed to open the door for us. Checking out their Facebook page, we will be back for the wine and flatbread special soon.“

4.4 Superb109 Reviews
3rd Base Bar and Grill Sports Bar • $
800 N 8th St, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

New Hand Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Strip Basket
Hangover Skillet
Chicken Wings
Cheeseburger
Patty Melt
Fries

“Awesome customer service. The host/waiter is super friendly and welcoming, makes you feel like you're at home!! The food is finger licking good! The fried chicken is perfectly cooked and so juicy. The sides pair so well with the chicken you'll never want to eat chicken anywhere else. The friday chicken sandwich special was also amazing and came highly recommended and it didn't disappoint! Clutch chicken for sure. I would definitely eat here again.“

4.8 Superb57 Reviews
LPL's Restaurant & Pub Bar & Grill • $
1707 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

16 Ounce Bacon Cheese Burger with Onion Rings
Prime Rib Hash Browns and Mostaccioli
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and Tots
Chili Cheeseburger Onion Rings
Cowboy Burger and Tots
Prime Rib Dinner
Chicken Strips
Hot Beef Dinner
10oz Burger
Tater Tots

“This is my Go-To for Soups! They always have multiple choices and haven’t had one I didn’t like. Clean atmosphere and the staff absolutely rock! I have yet to have a bad experience. I can’t recommend one waitress because they all work as a team and make sure you don’t wait for a refill ect. Foods always out in a timely manner even when the place is packed! Highly recommend checking it out if ya haven’t.“

4.5 Superb99 Reviews
Barley's Bar & Grill • $
114 W Broadway, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Quesadilla
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Fish and Chips
Steak Sandwich
French Fries
Onion Rings
Cheesus
Burger

“my daughter and I went to barleys yesterday for lunch. loved that it was handicap accessible without any steps. We sat towards the back of the reatraunt and was quickly serviced by a waitress to get our drink orders and given menus. I ordered the patty melt and my daughter ordered a Canadian pizza. both were really good. the only thing we wished were different and I say we because she stole a lot of my fries lol were the fries needed seasoned with something. we had to add salt. and the patty melt sandwich could've used an added sauce like Dorothy lynch or something. it wasn't dry just needed something else to add flavor. otherwise it was really good. will definitely be back.“

4.5 Superb73 Reviews
Tish's Restaurant American • $
1207 S 35th St, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Salad
Chicken Fried Steak
Sweet Potato Fries
Smothered Chicken
Spinach Artichoke
Steak Sandwich
Fish N Chips
Onion Rings
Side Salad
Meatloaf

“First rate food, reasonably priced. I like their burgers because they are well prepared and rationally sized. Old school in the best sense. No silliness, just simple quality. Really can't go wrong. Casual setting, friendly service in an out of the way corner of Council Bluffs. Before retiring I used to eat at Tish's about once a week. Reliable and good.“

4.4 Superb102 Reviews
Buck Snort American • $
25 Scott St, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Grunt Snort Wheeze Burger
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Swamp Donkey Burger
Chicken Fried Steak
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Mushrooms
French Fries
Onion Rings
Side Salad
Poppers

“Types the names of the burgers are memorable and inventive, and only cause me to wonder which one I should try the next time I visit.To boost your immune system by sharing germs, I recommend each member of your dinner party order a different burger so everyone can test and taste each one.“

4.4 Superb87 Reviews
Kikker's Bar & Grill Bar • $
1503 Avenue C, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger
Chicken Fried Steak
Burgers
Fries
Soup
Wings

“Kickers is very friendly and fun. The Staff & Owner are Wonderful!! They have the best food and I'm telling you there's no way you can complain about price forsure. Check out their menu.. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. They are the best. Whether it's food, fun, karoke it's a great place.“

4.6 Superb46 Reviews
Railway Bar & Grill • $
115 S 12th St, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and Onion Rings
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with Eggs
Tenderloin and Fries Basket
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Salad
Fried Chicken Dinner
Breaded Cauliflower
Country Fried Steak
Chicken Sandwich

“We've been participating in group bike rides starting and ending at Railway Inn on Wednesdays since September. The proximity to the FIRST AVE bike trail can't be beat and its convenient location in Council Bluffs is a great stopping point for almost any bike ride. I really enjoy their veggie burger and LOVE how you can swap any of their creative burgers for a veggie burger. Tom is a very attentive bartender/server. We will be back again and again! Thanks Railway Inn for being so bike friendly!“

4.5 Superb57 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
530 30th Ave, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Stuffed Cheesecake Fresh Strawberries
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Biscuits and Chicken Fried Steak
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
The Barrel Cheeseburger
Southern Fried Chicken
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Chicken Fried Chicken
Country Fried Steak

“My family and I are passing through from Arizona. We had the absolute DELIGHT of having Cheryl as our server. She was amazing. Great service, and her sense of humor was on point! She kept up with drinks, recommended good eats and was just an absolute joy to have piping in at our table! Please, go say hello to Miss Cheryl and enjoy the best meal around!“

4.3 Superb125 Reviews
The Dock Bar and Grill Bar & Grill • $
401 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner
Nacho Plate
Onion Rings
Hamburger
French Dip
Nachos
Wings
Fries

“Looking for a local "dive bar" with some musical flare? Here it is. Enjoyed dinner, drinks and dancing to Blue House RTOH. You can tell by the happy table chatter and bar banter that everyone is like family here. Kind of a "Cheers" atmosphere. Give it a try“

4.4 Superb69 Reviews
Home Team Cookout Grills • $
3150 24th Ave, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Chicken Fried Chicken
Country Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak
Bacon Cheeseburger
Mozzarella Sticks
Philly Cheesesteak
Hot Beef Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Boneless Wings

“My husband & I visited on 12/30 (his first time but not mine) and the food was great. We got mushrooms for the appetizer. they came out hot & fresh. my husband got the chicken fried steak dinner & I got the Philly sandwich. both were good. the only issues we had were my husband said the breading on the chicken fried steak was a little salty & the service, while not terrible, was not the greatest (checked on us during appetizers but didn't come back until we were done to ask if we wanted refills on our drinks). overall, a pleasant experience & my husband says he definitely wants to go back.“

4.2 Good144 Reviews

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Mo Fish

Mo Fish Seafood • $
2403 Nash Blvd #1, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Alaskan Walleye Dinner
Walleye Fish and Chips
Fried Catfish Nuggets
Catfish and Chips
Boneless Catfish
Catfish Dinner
Chicken Strips
Breaded Clams
Jumbo Shrimp
Baked Beans

“Great catfish filets. Great carp. Side of beans were actually pretty good. Great service. Charming atmosphere. Packed place for Saturday lunch. It's cash only folks, so beware. Not many places like this in the metro area these days. It's a bit of a drive from Omaha but worth every mile. Next time, will try the walleye.“

4.3 Superb61 Reviews
LongHorn Steakhouse Steak House • $$
3727 Denmark Dr, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Six Ounce Sirloin and Loaded Baked Potato
Strawberries & Cream Shortcake
House Salad with Pecans
Redrock Grilled Shrimp
Spicy Chicken Bites
Chocolate Stampede
Parmesan Crusted
Renegade Sirloin
Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Chicken

“Rather busy and loud, stuck to my headphones but that's good for buisness! Maybe invest in noise Dampening wall decor?Food was amazing, best steak I've had in years. Above and beyond.Service was wonderful, obviously busy but still polite and courteous.I like this restaurant, very happy dining here.“

4.3 Superb57 Reviews
Spillway Grill & Bar Bar & Grill • $
1840 Madison Ave # 8, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken or Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken
Homemade Soups
Cheese Balls
Busch Light
Onion Rings
Hamburger
Fries
Wings

“We were in town for a baseball tournament and stopped here for lunch in between games and had a party of around 30 ppl. They welcomed us with open arms. Without any prior notice, we walked in with our large baseball family, got seated, had drinks served and orders taken within 10 min. Our food arrived piping hot within 15 min and was absolutely delicious!! I’m sure we put a slight strain on the staff and cook, so we were just blown away by their 5 star service. Just awesome!! Highly highly recommend this lovely place!!“

4.4 Superb38 Reviews
Main Street Cafe American • $
102 S Main St, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak and Eggs
Chicken Fried Steak
Main Street Skillet
Eggs Any Style
Sausage Gravy
Cheese Omelet
Hash Browns
Eggs Bacon
Sandwich
Burrito

“Tried Main Street for the first time. Biscuits and gravy is really good . Ordered the one Biscuit with hashbrowns and was more than enough to eat. Biscuit are great niceand flakey. Very friendly place with a lot of return customers. Now on by favorite restaurants list..“

4.3 Superb49 Reviews
Whistles Pub & Grub Bar & Grill • $
807 S 21st St, Council Bluffs

“food is great, service is always horrible. something always goes wrong. typically they forget a small part of your food. the most recent time I waited an hour for a to go order just to be told "it never got sent back." food is awesome but not worth that kind of wait honestly.“

4.6 Superb21 Reviews
Glory Days Sports Bar & Restaurant Bar • $
106 W Broadway, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

The Jersey Shore Burger
Swiss Mushroom Burger

“The food was delicious and they have some unique sandwiches! You can put each in either a wrap or a hogue bun! The FF and tots were even delicious! Best part of our experience was Katie. She made the best drinks and had the BEST customer service! Would definitely come here again!“

4.4 Superb29 Reviews
Apple Barrel Restaurant American • $
2608 S 24th St, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeño Pepper Jack Double Cheese Burger
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Signature Cinnamon Roll
Breakfast Steak & Eggs
Cheesy Egg Sandwich
Philly Cheese Steak
Fresh Hash Browns
Chicken Sandwich
Biscuits & Gravy
Whiskey Steak

“My wife and I stopped here for breakfast on Feb 18 while visiting the Omaha, Ne/Council Bluff, Iowa area. The food was great but they were very short staffed this particular morning. However, the staff that was working, our waitress was Kimmie, were going full speed ahead trying to get orders taken and food served. All together from the time we set down to the time we checked out was about an hour. The quality of the food and the effort on the part of the staff that was working will allow me to revisit the Apple Barrel for breakfast in the future.“

4.1 Good99 Reviews
Street Side Lounge Bar • $
319 N 16th St, Council Bluffs

“Love this bar! They were awesome with the new mask mandate and even though not everyone is happy about it, they kept everyone in compliance. Bar tender Tim was attentive and walked around making sure everyone was taken care of. Would recommend to anyone“

4.9 Superb9 Reviews
Quaker Steak & Lube American • $
3320 Mid America Dr, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Strips and Pretzel Sticks
Kids Chevy Cheeseburger
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Philly Cheese Steak
GTO Gyro Sandwich
Hangover Burger
Boneless Wings
Steak Sandwich
Fried Pickles
Cheese Curds

“I have been to this location many times. I have never had anything but good food. They are always completely packed. It's a popular place. And there is a reason why, good food and positive atmosphere from the staff. Kudos, keep up the amazing work.░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░▄▄▄▄▄▄▄░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░░░▄▀▀▀░░░░░░░▀▄░░░░░░░ ░░░░░░░▄▀░░░░░░░░░░░░▀▄░░░░░░ ░░░░░░▄▀░░░░░░░░░░▄▀▀▄▀▄░░░░░ ░░░░▄▀░░░░░░░░░░▄▀░░██▄▀▄░░░░ ░░░▄▀░░▄▀▀▀▄░░░░█░░░▀▀░█▀▄░░░ ░░░█░░█▄▄░░░█░░░▀▄░░░░░▐░█░░░ ░░▐▌░░█▀▀░░▄▀░░░░░▀▄▄▄▄▀░░█░░ ░░▐▌░░█░░░▄▀░░░░░░░░░░░░░░█░░ ░░▐▌░░░▀▀▀░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░▐▌░ ░░▐▌░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░▄░░░░░░▐▌░ ░░▐▌░░░░░░░░░▄░░░░░█░░░░░░▐▌░ ░░░█░░░░░░░░░▀█▄░░▄█░░░░░░▐▌░ ░░░▐▌░░░░░░░░░░▀▀▀▀░░░░░░░▐▌░ ░░░░█░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░█░░ ░░░░▐▌▀▄░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░▐▌░░ ░░░░░█░░▀░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░▀░░░YOU HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY the reviewer.“

3.9 Good140 Reviews
Sapp Bros. Travel Center American • $$
2608 S 24th St, Council Bluffs

“The women's bathroom could have been a little cleaner. But this big truck stop sells both cold and hot food options, snacks, beverages, clothes, stuffed animals and many other things. There is an Apple Barrel restaurant attached to the store. The cashier Julie that rang up my items was very friendly.“

3.9 Good97 Reviews
Red Lobster Seafood • $$
3040 Dial Dr, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Scampi Shrimp Linguine Fried Shrimp Basket
Surf & Turf Walt's Favorite Shrimp & 7 Oz Sirloin
Signature Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter
New Deep Sea Lobsterita
Shrimp Linguini Alfredo
Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
Seaside Shrimp Trio
Fried Green Beans

“I highly recommend council bluff, Iowa Red lobster. best food I have ever had do not go to the Kansas City Red lobster it service in Kansas City Iowa service immaculate never had such good service or good food in my life. they have restored my faith in Red lobster will definitely be going back“

3.9 Good86 Reviews
Caddy's Kitchen & Cocktails Bar & Grill • $
103 W Broadway, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Caddy's Ultimate Burger
Loaded Bloody Mary
French Onion Soup
Sweet Potato Fries
Breakfast Burrito
Huevos Rancheros
Sandwich

“This two star was for our clearly overcooked tenderloins. Tenderloin sandwiches were pounded very thin so they would require a much shorter time to deep fry. My husband and I have visited before and had the Bloody Mary fishbowl which was beyond our wildest expectations. We will definitely be back simply because of our experience today. As we were not happy with the sandwiches, the staff went out of their way to make things right. I don't ever return food, I just don't eat it. My husband decided to choose a burger as his second option and was pleased. We appreciate your considerations and will be back soon. Our server had a fantastic welcoming, bright, and cheerful attitude. The restaurant was super clean and the huge windows let all the sunshine come through. Thank you again!“

3.9 Good71 Reviews
The Terrace Coffee & Tea • $
4201 Rivers Edge Pkwy Suite 100, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Prairie Harvest
Cheesecake

“A nice little nonprofit coffee shop supporting people in the community with disabilities. Located right on the river, next to the bike path at the base of the Bob Kerry pedestrian bridge (east side!). Free parking if you're not on foot or bike - the location doesn't get any better. Outdoor seating to enjoy during nice weather with wonderful views of the river and downtown Omaha skyline. Really nice clean vibe with modern finishes. Limited menu with snacks, sandwiches, coffee, beer, and some drinks. A great place for happy hour, but closes by 6 PM so stop by for a drink early and check the place out.“

3.8 Good33 Reviews
Bella's Bakery & Cafe American • $
2200 River Rd, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Steak and Eggs

“Food is amazing !!!!! The chicken fried steak is the best all around you can find . Portions are huge ! It's been closed for a very long time due to CORONAVIRUS ,they are currently carry out only on Friday and Saturday evenings .I can't wait tell they open again .Been way to long.“

3.7 Good15 Reviews
Lincoln's Pub Gastropubs • $
157 W Broadway, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Crab Rangoon Pizza
Artichoke Dip
Onion Rings
Wings

“Well the pop was good had plenty of carbonation food not so much $18 for a BALT and side salad that came out half the size of a normal piece of bread didn’t get our salad but was basically accused of lying when I mentioned it then when he came back was like “ anything else wrong?” Like it was an inconvenience that I said anything. forgot multiple items place was bitterly cold inside bring a coat had to walk to bar for a refill. My daughter asked for no mayo and wouldn’t ya guess it Mayo all over it. Still charged full price no offer to fix items VERY over priced service is non existent and to top it off my bill was $38.00 and I handed waiter 60 and had the audacity to ask if I want change! Very disappointed will not be back and don’t recommend!!!!“

3.8 Good55 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
3245 S 24th St, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Fish Dinner Cod Mashed Potatoes Coleslaw Mixed Concrete Raspberry Blueberry
Deluxe Burger and Mushroom Burger
Butter Burger Combo Gluten Free
North Atlantic Cod Dinner
Butterfly Shrimp Platter
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
Fish Dinner 2 Pieces
Chilli Cheese Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Cookies & Cream

“Today was our 4th trip to Culvers. The meal we had was delicious. They have the softest pretzels and hot cheese I have ever had. I was really disappointed though with the raspberry malt. it looked like a chocolate malt instead of a raspberry one. I took a swallow and got a big mouth full of malt flavor. topped off with big chunks of raspberry. it might have been good if it was one of the cement drinks. I called back and told the worker what had happened, he said bring it back and we'll make a new one. Thank you for your kindness sir. I would definitely recommend Culvers to anyone“

3.7 Good111 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
3103 Dial Dr, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

French Toast and Cinnamon Roll with Butter
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Ham and Prime Rib Roast
Bourbon Street Chicken
Ham Prime Rib Turkey
Smoked Pulled Pork
Chocolate Fountain
Macaroni & Cheese
Chocolate Cake
Fried Chicken

“Went there Feb 27 2024. The food was really fresh. They kept the salad bar well stocked. The hot food was really good. The only downside was the chicken livers. They were stale tough and kinda dried out. But there was plenty other food that was fresh and hot. My wife and I did not have NO COMPLAINTS. I will be back on our next trip to council bluffs. Keep up the good work Golden Corral. Thumbs up to all the employees and the manager.“

3.7 Good125 Reviews
Amerisports Bar Sports Bar • $$
2200 River Rd, Council Bluffs

Customers` Favorites

Cheese Burger with Onion Rings
Hamburger and Fries with Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
Philly Cheesesteak
Fish and Chips
Pretzel

“Best food, funnest easy environment and you won’t find better service from here to the Missouri riverVegetarian options: Several tasty options to choose from!Dietary restrictions: Willingness to do all they reasonably can to accommodate all!Parking: Three large parking lots and truck parking as well as a 5 story parking garageWheelchair accessibility: Full ramp, handrails and plenty of room for full wheelchair access as well as exceptional team members always willing to lend a hand or help accommodate all!“

3.5 Good49 Reviews
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