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The Red Avocado


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4 of 5 stars 11 ratings
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#38 of 47 restaurants in Iowa City
  • Cuisines: Vegetarian
  • Address: 521 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Phone:  319-351-6088
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 28, 2008

Delicious vegetarian. Local produce. Can't get enough of this place. more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 13, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Granted, I've only gone once, and I'm not a vegetarian, but if I could give this place half a star, I would. The potatoes were hard and way overcooked, the beans were disgusting and mushy, and the rest was just tasteless. This is nothing against vegetarian food - I love vegetables when they're cooked well. I just couldn't believe they... more

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1 of 5 stars
rickleed 13 contributions
Iowa City, Iowa
Sep 9, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

I wanted to like this place. We have some friends who highly recommended this place. But you know, it just wasn't that good. The location just a few blocks from downtown is fine. It's right next to a little B&B. There are two parks each just a block away. Very idealic. The decor inside was fine. The service? Well, definitely... more

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5 of 5 stars
ilovehorsesChicago 49 contributions
Chicago
Jun 26, 2007

Great atmosphere and good food. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
iowa City
May 3, 2006
1/6 found this review helpful

As a vegetarian this place was just too over the top with spices. I can appreciate flavor, but vegetables are great without being drowned out by the spice. I found their over-reliance on garlic to be most offensive. Give it a shot, but avoid the pastas; killing my taste buds with seasoning doesn't stop me from noticing overdone rigatoni. Apps... more

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4 of 5 stars
soundasleep 15 contributions
Iowa City, Iowa
Jan 17, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Great buffet and they lowered their prices. How many restaurants do that? more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Iowa City, Iowa
Mar 14, 2005
7/9 found this review helpful

The Red Avocado Restaurant is a cornucopia of delight for ones tastebuds. Although it is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant, it is not tasteless as most meat eaters, as I am, believe about vegetarian. The flavors are delicious and the chefs use vegetables and spices which most of us are not familiar with but find very tasty and satisfying. Presented with color,... more

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The Red Avocado Address

521 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Tel: 319-351-6088
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.