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Reviewed October 8, 2022 via mobile

We come to the Quad Cities 1-2 times per year from out of town. We always visit the J Bar. Such a classy place! The cocktails are all amazing and the food is so delicious. The atmosphere is classy. The bartenders and wait staff are...all so nice. Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Heart of America Group, General Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded October 10, 2022

Wow, thank you so much for your outstanding review and for your patronage! We can't wait to see you the next time that you're in town.

Reviewed October 7, 2022 via mobile

We had a wonderful dinner and Mariah was an awesome waitress! Great food and friendly and fast service. Great night at the J Bar!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Heart of America Group, General Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded October 10, 2022

Hello, it makes us so happy to hear that Mariah was able to provide such great service. Thanks for dining with us and leaving your amazing 5-star review!

Reviewed September 30, 2021 via mobile

Wonderful hip spot surprisingly at a Holiday Inn! The food and bar selections were unique and creative. I had a smoked bbq flatbread that was divine and not greasy. My waiter Taylor was very nice and attentive without being intrusive. Perfect! I loved the outdoor...patio seating.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Heart of America Group, General Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded October 4, 2021

Hello, thank you for dining with us and for providing your wonderful feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. Hopefully, we will see you again soon!

Reviewed July 29, 2021 via mobile

We were here for a drink and dinner. Atmosphere is very nice inside in fact, a little chilly for a hot summer day. Outside dining area is covered and very nice also. Chicken dinner with mashed potatoes was excellent and so is the service. We...will be stopping here againMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Heart of America Group, General Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded August 6, 2021

Hello, thank you for stopping into The J Bar to dine with us! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to seeing you again!

Reviewed July 10, 2021

We went to J Bar to try something new after hearing friends talk about their appetizers. We ordered jalapeno fondue that came with toasted pretzels. It was great. My husband and I both enjoyed out entrees and our server Maryah was fantastic. We decided we...would definitely be backMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Heart of America Group, General Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded July 12, 2021

Thank for taking the time to post your review! We are so pleased to hear that you received such great food & service from Maryah! We appreciate the wonderful feedback and look forward to your next visit!

Reviewed July 5, 2021 via mobile

An exceedingly pretentious bar hoping to be taken as trendy and cutting edge. When boiled down it's a bar. It's a hotel lounge. It's just a bar in a Holiday Inn no less.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Heart of America Group, General Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded July 8, 2021

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate hearing from our guests and have submitted your comments to our team for review.

Reviewed March 27, 2021 via mobile

Came here on a Friday night for a late dinner after traveling all day. We were staying at the hotel so it was nice to have this restaurant on site. We were not disappointed. Had the flat bread with tomatoes, cheese, and balsamic vinegar and...it was tasty. Shared the carrot cake and it was decadent. The iced tea was great as well. Great place!More

Date of visit: March 2021
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LVTersch, General Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded March 29, 2021

Hello, thank you for the outstanding review! We take pride in our restaurant and we love to hear that everything has met your expectations.

Reviewed December 5, 2019

The J Bar is an amazing experience! From the awesome staff throughout the hotel and restaurant/bar to the beautifully maintained property, to the quality of the food and drink. Rooms at the hotel are well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The staff are always friendly, and...super helpful. The restaurant provides delicious food at reasonable prices. And then, there's the bar. Austin and Pauline consistently serve incredible cocktails, are super-friendly, and very helpful. From old standards, to drink menu regulars, to on-the-spot inventions they've got you covered. Not sure what you want? No problem, they are more than happy to help guide you through a decision based on your preferences. It is fun to watch them create completely new drinks on-the-spot. The bar also has an excellent selection of local beers and standard brews, if cocktails aren't your thing. All of this at surprisingly reasonable prices considering the quality and experience you are receiving.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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MKSparkman, Public Relations Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded December 9, 2019

Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so lucky to have Pauline and Austin on our team, they really have a passion for cocktails and bartending. We appreciated your kind words and look forward to your next visit with us!

Reviewed December 1, 2019

Attractive restaurant. We had a small family reunion of eight people and found the food and service to both be very good.

Date of visit: November 2019
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MKSparkman, Public Relations Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded December 3, 2019

Steve, thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you had a great time catching up with family at your reunion! Come see us again soon.

Reviewed September 26, 2019 via mobile

Nice crowd, however seated right away. Great service, suggestions and timing. Started with yummy steak egg rolls and Mac and cheese. Had the 50-50 burger, half bacon half beef on brioche with aioli, side of sea salt french fries. Wine by the bottle selection was...very nice.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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MKSparkman, Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded September 29, 2019

Thank you for dining with us and posting your great review! We look forward to your next visit.

Reviewed June 18, 2019 via mobile

Craft cocktails, amazing apps good enough for Top Chef and great staff make The J Bar a not-to-be-missed stop in Davenport! The only thing small about their Small Plates is the size of the dinnerware. Try everything! The drink menu is eclectic and filled with...creative combinations that taste as good as they look! Can't decide? Ask the mixologist for a suggestion? With just a couple of questions, the expert behind the bar will come up with the perfect libation, just for you! Love, love, love this place. As a frequent traveler I've come to appreciate a great hotel bar and restaurant. The J Bar does not disappoint!More

Date of visit: May 2019
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MKSparkman, Public Relations Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded June 20, 2019

Thank you for the awesome review! We enjoyed hearing about your great dining experience. We look forward to seeing you for your next visit to the Davenport area.

Reviewed May 29, 2019

I have severe food allergies, and the friendly staff immediately laid out my options and helped me find something delicious. I had the best mac and cheese of my life, with the highest quality ingredients and made fresh in-house. I would highly recommend it to...anyone. The prices are reasonable too!More

Date of visit: May 2019
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MKSparkman, Brand Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded May 30, 2019

Robin, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We are happy to accommodate your food allergies and are happy you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to your next visit with us!

Reviewed May 12, 2019

Etta did a great job with out party of 6 this evening. She was patient with those in the group who couldn't decide and those who changed their mind. Salads were good, flat bread was good. Seafood ravioli was very good. Many mac and cheese...options were OK, but nothing special. Hummus appetizer had veggies but no bread or chips (which we might have anticipated if we read more carefully).More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed April 13, 2019 via mobile

We are in Davenport with our 12 year old son visiting family. The J Bar is attached to a Holiday Inn, and both facilities are beautiful. Looking for an 8 pm meal, we headed here not sure about bringing our son and 9 year old...niece. No concerns here! While the area near the bar was lively with 20 somethings, there are more removed tables for eating (and drinking) that are suited for conversation. The menu is not big, but has a varied selection from salads to “hand food” to burgers to steaks. My top sirloin Gorgonzola was delicious and all I could eat. There is a kids menu and broad selection of craft beers and drink mixes. Decorating is fantastic. A very comfortable place for dinner. We loved it!!More

Date of visit: April 2019
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MKSparkman, Brand Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded April 15, 2019

Thank you for the wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon when you are in the Davenport area!

Reviewed April 7, 2019 via mobile

J Bar provides a wonderful fusion menu with delectable paired cocktails. Raquel was wonderful, intuitive, and attentive. Definitely request her for a pleasurable dining experience!!

Date of visit: April 2019
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MKSparkman, Brand Manager at The J Bar, responded to this reviewResponded April 30, 2019

Thank you for the great review! We will be sure to tell Raquel to keep up the great work!

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Brunch at The J Bar is plated items, not a buffet. Each item has its own price based on what it is.
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The J Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5