There’s no question Iowa has great food, but most people’s favorite restaurants trend toward the traditional. However, one hotel restaurant in Davenport has the state’s most surprising menu. The J Bar, a unique fusion restaurant in Iowa, takes the standard hotel model of a cocktail bar serving upscale cuisine and infuses it with a wild array of international dishes. You can mix and match Italian, Latin, and Korean food to make the perfect meal – or go all-in with some fusion dishes you’ve never seen before. To chase your meal, you’ll be able to indulge in the creations from the cocktail bar. It’s definitely not the kind of restaurant you’d expect to find in the parking lot of a Davenport Holiday Inn – but Iowa is full of surprises, and you’ll be glad you found it.
If you pass by the Holiday Inn in Davenport, you might see the classy-looking restaurant along the exterior. It looks like a great place to spend a relaxed evening for hotel guests.
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But it’s so much more. This restaurant and cocktail bar is the most inventive international and fusion restaurant in the Hawkeye State.
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To start your meal, go with the Queso-inspired Jalapeno fondue - a gooey shareable side that comes with toasted bread for dipping.
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The restaurant also features a variety of house-made pizzas, including the barbecue-flavored Smokehouse.
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They may even have the tuna wonton tacos on the menu when you’re there, if you’re looking to try a creative fusion of east and west.
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For entrees, you have your pick of the traditional, like this barbecue chicken thigh with chipotle mash.
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If you’re in the mood for a steak, The J Bar’s sirloin comes with a few extra touches - like a fried egg and house-made condiments.
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The most exciting menu item is probably the Korean Bowl, a spicy kimchi-packed ramen bowl topped with seared tuna.
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The key lime cheesecake is a great way to end your meal, packed with fresh citrus flavor.
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Finally, consider chasing your meal with the cocktail of your choice - and the mixologists here are just as creative as the chefs!
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Have you been to The J Bar in Davenport? Let us know what you think of this unique fusion restaurant in Iowa in the comments section. Their offerings change all the time, so drop by the website and Facebook page to see what they’re cooking up now. If you’re looking for another one-of-a-kind Iowa menu, check out what might be the wackiest menu in Iowa.
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Address: The J Bar Davenport, 4215 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807, USA
