Vue Rooftop, Iowa City’s modern rooftop bar, boasts stunning panoramic views of the downtown skyline. Located on the 12th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn, this vibrant venue offers a unique escape combining delicious food, live music, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Craft cocktails, bar bites & expansive views are offered on the 12th floor of the Hilton Garden Inn.
shanaka jayatilake
We had a great experience here overall. I ordered the beef steak medium rare (they initially brought it medium), and while it ended up a bit more done than medium rare, it was still very tasty and well-prepared. The quality of the beef was solid, and the cheese appetizers were delicious. The ambience was really nice and made the meal even more enjoyable. Big thumbs up to the wait staff as well — attentive, friendly, and professional.
… moreMarcos Hernandez
I had a great experience at Vue Rooftop. The atmosphere is one of the highlights clean, modern, and elevated by the rooftop setting and city views, which make it a great spot for both casual outings and special occasions.
The service was attentive and professional, and the staff made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Drinks were well-crafted, and the menu offered a solid selection that paired nicely with the overall vibe of the space.
Vue Rooftop stands out as a place that combines quality service, a relaxed yet upscale environment, and a great location. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a rooftop spot in Iowa City and would be happy to return.
… moreMediatrice Muhawenimana
Great food! A bit crowded inside since most people watch football at the bar area. Friendly staff. Reservation easy to make either online or on call. Great service.
… moreLaurel D
Mia was so kind and very professional. She made a special day even more memorable for us by leaving us with a beautiful dessert plate that wished us a Happy Anniversary. So unexpected and so very very sweet!
… moreChristian Fanetti
Great experience. Food was excellent, service was top shelf and the views were amazing. Across the table and outside the windows.
… moreKJ McGraw
Iowa City (Hilton)— W O W, what a great place. Looked out over the River and airport to countryside. Fantastic atmosphere, service to match both the atmosphere and the view, topped only by the food.
We tried the Brussel sprout appetizer, they were fine but I’ll go with something else next time. Maybe because there were just the two of us and it’s a lot of appetizer.
Carol got wild mushroom and rice, she loved it. I went with the NY Strip (cheddar mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli) the steak was SPOT ON PERFECT, broccoli was crisp, fresh, delicious. Potatoes were enough for two services, they were delicious.
Waiter was attentive without hovering, this was a fair price point for the experience, definitely going back, definitely recommend- they will not disappoint.
Parking was on street (free – we were after 6pm), and close (we parked by the Courthouse). There’s literally nothing to complain about or be disgruntled with. We had a great experience.
Looks like they have some fun themed nights scheduled, a murder mystery, dueling pianos, check their website.
This is an upscale restaurant/bar. However we did see some daisy dukes, a guy in a baseball cap, and a lady who appears to have came direct from the pool. The theme and vibe is dress up a bit folks!
… morehelene donta
Came here on a Sunday evening with a friend for dinner. The host was very friendly and brought us to a nice booth facing the bar. Our waitress came soon after and took our order. My friend ordered the tacos and asked what came with them. The only option was fries. She asked to substitute a house salad and was informed it would be a $5 upcharge so she ordered the mushroom stir fry, as I did. We got our orders and started eating, and it was apparent that there were no mushrooms in the stir fry: just rice, onions, peppers, and zucchini. Also, they were not stir-fried; rather, sauteed vegetables were mixed with rice and sauce. It was a $20 dish so we tried to get our waitress’ attention several times. She passed by us multiple times and avoided our gaze and even our waves every time. The three bartenders also did not respond to our waves. It was a good 20 minutes before we were able to flag another waitress to ask her to ask our waitress to come over. She said that our waitress was too busy to come but that she could address our concern with the manager. The manager was not onsite- she had to call, and the host came back saying they could take the cost down or give us some sauteed mushrooms on the side, and that dessert would be free. By then, we had finished our plates and opted for the dessert and markdown. There were excuses made about how busy the waitress was and that the dish ingredients were prepped ahead of time but, really, the problem was that there was no managerial oversight. I have been a waitress during football season (long ago) and I can verify that the staff-to-client ratio was ample so the busy waitress excuse did not make sense. Adequate service training so that all tables are served, not just a party of eight, would help. Also, a team approach to service so that all staff are scanning the room periodically would certainly help. Not a great experience.
… moreMatt Esche
Did our wedding anniversary dinner here, The waitress did a tremendous job taking care of us. Amazingly, two other couples with anniversaries on the same night!
The new take on bruschrtta was very good. The drinks, tasty. The steak was done very close to perfect, and the chop was seasoned very well.
We truly enjoyed the slice of cake for desert in honor of our anniversary.
Only issue we had was there was the floor was definitely warm. Maintenance had been called but apparently this happens to 11th and 12th floors.
… moreEmilio Olivarez
One of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. Everything was perfect. Fatima was our server, serving roughly 15 of us. Everything was fast, accurate and cooked to perfection. The general manager of the establishment/hotel is a strong leader just by general observation. He’s blessed to have an amazing team that takes pride in their work and his team is blessed to have a-
‘lead from the front’ manager.
I would recommend this establishment to anyone!
… moreJane Steiner
Service was fantastic!!?
He read the specials to me. And I could decide what I wanted.
He knew the drink that I wanted even if I only knew it was a pear slice.
Gave fresh water refill multiple times!
He was the best!!!
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