11 Of The Coolest, Most Unusual Places To Dine In Iowa

When you just can't decide what you want for dinner... you want to visit this quirky Iowa restaurant. Combine Chinese food and Pizza at this unique eatery with locations in Ankeny and Des Moines. Try the Crab Rangoon Pizza - it might be the best dish ever invented in Iowa! Read more about it right here

Vinny Vanucchi's is more than just an Italian restaurant! While, yes, they do serve up the most delicious homemade, hearty meals, there's something unqiue about this spot. It used to be a jail, and you can still dine in the upstairs jail cell! How cool is that? Read more about it right here

Miss Spenser's Special-Teas is a tea room located on Longview Farms in New Virginia. This charming tea room will make you feel like you've stepped into a storybook! Try their afternoon tea and sample savories, sweets, pastries and tea sandwiches whil eyou try many varities of their famous teas. Read more about it right here

This historic restaurant was built from a restored Power Plant right on the Iowa River. From the dining room, you'll enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the river itself! They serve up a delicious tenderloin and some of the best steaks in the area, so your meal will be as amazing as your view. Read more about it right here

This old fashioned Soda Fountain serves up simple sandwiches, burgers and salads, and the best ice cream sundaes you'll ever try! If you're looking for a real throwback, take your family to this unique treasure in Grinnell. Read more about it right here

360 Steakhouse was named one of America's most stunning restaurants by OpenTable, and for good reason! The view from this restaurant shows off Council Bluffs and Omaha's skyline, plus views of the river and gorgeous surrounding green space. Plus, they serve up delicious steaks in an elegant environment that completely redefines the words "date night"! Read more about it right here

Capes Cafe is a superhero and comic book themed cafe located in the Des Moines Social Club. Stop by here in the morning before work for a coffee, comic book, and a muffin, or enjoy a late night snack after class, as it's open until 10 pm! Read more about it right here

Galleria de Paco is the most uniquely decorated spot in Iowa, for sure! The ceiling is painted like the Sistine Chapel, and the rest of the restaurant is decorated with incredible, inspiring art! Combine that with delicious midwestern food (like the best steaks in town!) and a swnaky jazz bar with creative cocktails, and you've got one of the best dining experiences in the state at this quirky Iowa restaurant. Read more about it right here

Zombie Burger is an apocalypse themed restaurant that might have Iowa's most extensive burger list! Make it a goal to try them all... before someone eats your brains! You can find this funky burger joint in Des Moines, Ankeny, Coral Ridge, and Jordan Creek. Read more about it right here

Altoona is hiding one of the best secrets in Iowa - an underwater themed bowling alley and restaurant! The details here are impressive - even the ball return machines are modeled after underwater creatures. The experience you'll have here is absolutely unforgettable!