For its size, Washington offers a surprising number of quality, locally owned restaurants and cafes as well as familiar restaurant chains and neighborhood bars. The diversity of cuisines may surprise you! You’ll find Italian, Chinese and Mexican fare as well as steak, chicken, barbecue and sandwiches. Coffee and ice cream shops provide special treats for your taste buds.

Whether you’re in Washington for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll never go home hungry. Many of the restaurants and bars feature Iowa-raised beef and pork on their menus alongside native Iowa wines and beers. If you’re near the square, you’re within easy walking distance of several eateries. Other restaurants are easy to find around town.

In nearby Keota, Wooden Wheel Vineyards offers a tasting room to sip its Iowa-made wine. Up the road in Riverside, you can take advantage of several other options for food and drink.

Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer. Enjoy excellent meals and time spent with friends at the great places you can eat and drink here!