Bistro Restaurant & Bar

901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City
(319) 569-6777

Recent Reviews

Tom MacNabb

This bistro actually feels like a restaurant that just happened to be in a hotel, not a typical Courtyard Bistro.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Michael Ritchie

My daughter's wedding venue was held there. From the rehearsal dinner, reception and brunch the next morning there was not one complaint. The food was outstanding. The rooftop is a beautiful setting. I highly recommend the Heights Rooftop for any reception. I hear that they are also going to start catering for outside events.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nancy

Food was fine…equivalent to a chain restaurant. Service was excellent! Many better options in there area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

David Strickland

Arrived at 9:15 on a Friday exhausted after a very active athletic event and the kitchen was closed the bar was listed as closing at midnight on Friday but called last call at 10. We ended up eating potato chips and fruit cups from the vending area. Under staffed, over priced for the “service” you get, evidentially the management expects its guests to “understand” when they fail to hire staff and prepare their facility.Not a place I’d recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Eric Robert

Nice food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Kathryn Kemmann

I would have given 5 stars for everything but we went down at 10:05 excited for breakfast and were told they stopped serving breakfast at 10 and we could only get lunch. Really?? Not cool.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Greg Johnson

Fast friendly service. Delicious fresh food. Great breakfast items. Nice spacious seating indoors and on patio. Convenient location.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

icfolk

I attended Easter brunch at the Bistro.It was 34 dollars a person.were Since it was a special event due to Easter, the brunch was held on the roof top. The roof top overlooks Kinnick Stadium. It was a beautiful day and perfect weather to be outside. The dining part was enclosed, but they also have a patio area to visit and enjoy the view. The brunch was very disorganized. When we arrived we were told we would have to wait, but half of the tables were empty. We were told we could wait on the patio. I asked how she would find us and she said she would remember. After waiting awhile we checked up front and the girl said she had sent someone out to the patio to talk with us, but no one did. She said the empty tables were reserved, but reservations went all day, and I asked why she couldn't swap us with someone else that had a reservation later. She said she would and then we were finally seated. The food was good. Ham was great! They could have had a better selection of pop, although beverages were included in the price which was nice. Dessert selection was lacking. Only one type of pie. No cookies. Nothing Easter themed. I thought they would at least have carrot cake. Overall it was an okay experience. It they would organize the brunch better next year with a few more food and beverage items it would be great. I would like to comeback sometime and enjoy the Bistro in their regular setting.

Jesse Baird

Great place to chill. Small menu but everything is great. I would recommend the chips with dip, the chips are thinly sliced potatoes freshly fried. The burger is very good as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ellie F.

The service was slow even though it wasn't busy, and the portions were small for the price. However, the food was good and it is a nice restaurant! I like the aesthetic and atmosphere here.

Jan Ballard

I had the sausage pene pasta which I found to be dry. There was no sauce on the pasta. I had great service but I feel everything is bit pricey

Joshua Hukill

Great cocktail

Kathy Heilskov

I had the filet and it was the best! Nice size, flavorful and tender. The service was great too!

Art Than

Totchos were amazing! Highly recommend

Hannah Yang

Very tasty food, friendly servers and not super busy which was greatly appreciated. Also had decent gluten free options!

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