The best restaurants in Quad Cities
41 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Armored Gardens
RestaurantsArmored Gardens is the spot when the weather cooperates and you want a cold one on the patio, plus a rotating monthly kitchen feature that…
Armored Gardens
RestaurantsThe Filling Station
RestaurantsLively, gas station–themed bar & grill offering hearty pub grub, draft beers & mixed drinks.
The Filling Station
RestaurantsMac's Tavern
RestaurantsOld-school pub from 1934 offering Irish & American pub fare, a long bar with beer on tap & a patio.
Mac's Tavern
RestaurantsSteel Plow Burger Company
RestaurantsCasual eatery for creative burgers and fries, plus signature milkshakes layered with toppings.
Steel Plow Burger Company
RestaurantsBix Bistro
RestaurantsStylish, contemporary restaurant with modern American cuisine, plus a cocktail lounge.
Bix Bistro
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsWise Guys Pizza & Pub
RestaurantsCasual eatery in Valley Fair Shopping Center known for its Quad City-style pizza, wings, and other comfort eats.
Wise Guys Pizza & Pub
RestaurantsHarlan's Fine Foods
RestaurantsFamily-friendly restaurant offering all-day American comfort food from breakfast favorites to fried chicken.
Harlan's Fine Foods
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant for steaks, lamb and lobster dishes, plus a wine bar with expansive cityscape views.
The Family Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-school eatery serving traditional American fare, including all-day breakfast.
The Family Restaurant
RestaurantsMo Brady's Steakhouse
RestaurantsFamily-owned, American bar/eatery with a homey feel providing traditional steak & seafood standards.
Mo Brady's Steakhouse
RestaurantsHooters
RestaurantsSports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts.
Hooters
RestaurantsMonarch -Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, upscale restaurant featuring a patio, for burgers, pasta dishes and steaks, including gluten-free options.
Monarch -Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsBad Boy'z Pizza
RestaurantsPizza, wings, and other comfort food are served in this casual restaurant and bar.
Bad Boy'z Pizza
RestaurantsTing’s Asian Fusion Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery showcasing a selection of classic Thai dishes (pad thai, noodles, curry, fried rice), along with boba and pancakes.
Ting’s Asian Fusion Restaurant
RestaurantsPho Fusion & Bar Vietnamese and Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual, trendy spot serving Thai-inspired Vietnamese staples alongside a full bar.
Pho Fusion & Bar Vietnamese and Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsR|C Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly stop for hearty Brazilian dishes & all-you-can-eat meat plus an extensive salad bar.
R|C Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsMiss Phay Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed space with exposed-brick walls & a menu featuring Thai & Vietnamese recipes.
Miss Phay Cafe
RestaurantsLotus Asian Bistro
RestaurantsStylish restaurant with a patio serving East Asian cuisine such as Thai, Chinese & Korean dishes, plus Asian beers & cocktails.
Lotus Asian Bistro
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsSaucy, traditional, and smokey chicken wings served with fries and beer for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsMe & Billy
RestaurantsSeasonal cocktails, craft beer & elevated bar fare provided in modern, convivial surroundings.
Me & Billy
RestaurantsTreehouse Pub & Eatery
RestaurantsLocally sourced American fare, craft beer & pizza amid reclaimed-wood decor & spacious deck seating.
Treehouse Pub & Eatery
RestaurantsPortillo's Davenport
RestaurantsChicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Portillo's Davenport
RestaurantsAntonella's II Sicilian Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria offering an all-you-can-eat option, plus wine and beer, in a kid-friendly setting.
Antonella's II Sicilian Pizzeria
RestaurantsBig JJ Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint cooking up catfish nuggets, wings, and other fried fare for takeout.
Big JJ Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsGirl + food by cafe fresh
RestaurantsCasual spot serving American comfort fare including wraps, salads, and soups.
Girl + food by cafe fresh
RestaurantsJiang's Hot Pot BBQ
RestaurantsCasual venue for all-you-can-eat Asian eats such as hot pots and BBQ.
Jiang's Hot Pot BBQ
RestaurantsLopiez
RestaurantsPizza joint serving slices and pies in a range of styles, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
Lopiez
RestaurantsSteel Plow Burger Company
RestaurantsUpbeat, family-friendly joint specializing in creative burgers & imaginative, oversized shakes.
Steel Plow Burger Company
RestaurantsRocks Anchor Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for American grub such as breakfast fare, hash browns and pancakes, plus burgers.
Rocks Anchor Grill
RestaurantsCalifornia Pho
RestaurantsPho, vermicelli noodles, and other traditional fare are offered by this casual Vietnamese restaurant.
California Pho
RestaurantsDuck City Bistro
RestaurantsLong-running, candlelit restaurant featuring a globally influenced menu, full bar & homey lounge.
Duck City Bistro
RestaurantsMachine Shed Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing farm-themed operation offering traditional American dishes & a full bar.
Machine Shed Restaurant
RestaurantsSippis American Grill & Craft Beer
RestaurantsLaid-back, brick-walled American tavern with many beers, a cozy fireplace & outdoor seating.
Sippis American Grill & Craft Beer
RestaurantsThe Half Nelson
RestaurantsStylish venue with a menu of chef-driven cuisine and bar snacks, plus drinks.
The Half Nelson
RestaurantsDuck Creek Pancake House
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned eatery serving Greek-inspired breakfast classics and burgers, as well as pancakes, omelets and sandwiches.
Duck Creek Pancake House
RestaurantsFlip's Pancake House - Utica Ridge
RestaurantsBreakfast and lunch spot offering a selection of pancakes, as well as eggs Benedict, and French toast.
Flip's Pancake House - Utica Ridge
RestaurantsYour Pie Pizza
RestaurantsDiners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.
Your Pie Pizza
RestaurantsBrew
RestaurantsCompact, relaxed haunt serving breakfast, sandwiches & bar bites, plus coffee, wine & beer.
Brew
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