• Whether it’s locally owned and • Whether vegetarian entrées are Welcome operated, a franchise, or a chain. available. he spring/summer 2009 River • Whether reservations are accepted • Whether outdoor seating is Cities’ Reader Dining Guide or required. available. Tincludes all the information you • Awards and specialties. • Whether wireless Internet access is need to decide where and what to eat. • Payment options, including checks available. We’ve also printed it in a new format, and credit cards. Outside of fast-food restaurants, we’ve with the goal of making it more • The average cost of an entrée. called or written nearly every restaurant convenient and easier to use. • Whether dressy attire is in this guide to confirm the information Restaurants are grouped by cuisine recommended. herein. But if you find an error or – fine dining, American, Asian, • The types of alcohol available omission, please contact Rick at food@ Published twice a Year • RiverCitiesReader.com/dining Year a twice Published Italian/pizza, Mexican, coffee/café, – specifically whether beer, wine, and rcreader.com or (563)324-0049. other (including ethnic restaurants mixed drinks are served. It’s worth noting that the economy not covered by other categories), ice • Whether you can get a lunch in 30 has definitely taken its toll, with cream/sweets, and fast food – and minutes or less. nearly 50 restaurants closing since their listings include: • Whether takeout, delivery, and the last Dining Guide was published • Address, phone number, and catering are available. in October. But that still leaves more Web site. • Whether the restaurant is available than 700 dining establishments in the • Kitchen hours. for private parties. Quad Cities area. Quad City Dining Guide • Spring/Summer 2009 Published twice a Year • RiverCitiesReader.com/dining Year a twice Published The Black Watch Room DJ’s Steakhouse Fine Dining Interstate 280 and Highway 92 Exit 11A (Jumer’s Casino and at Pebble Creek Hotel), Rock Island IL; (309)756-4773; jumerscasinohotel. Atlante 3851 Forest Grove Rd, LeClaire IA; (563)332-5072; com; Tue-Sun 5-10pm; Locally Owned and Operated; 140 18th St, Rock Island IL; (309)788-2805; qcatlante.com; pebblecreekgolf.org; Sun-Sat 10am-10pm; Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Beautiful dining experience Reservations Accepted; The “gem” of all of our restaurants is Mon-Tue 8am-2pm, Wed-Fri 8am-2pm/5-8pm, Sat 5-8pm; overlooking golf course, reservations recommended DJ’s Steakhouse, featuring Certified Angus Beef and seafood. Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted; The cozy and sophisticated ambiance is perfect for a special Worldly Cuisine with an Italian Sensibility; Dinner Menu n MC Visa AmEx $$$$ g c ifjb hk d occasion or for no reason at all except to experience a true Online; Daily Lunch Specials; Freshly made Gelato (Italian ice gourmet dining experience The Brown Bottle cream); Lasagna, Pizza and Pasta; Wines 1624 5th Ave, Moline IL; (309)736-9288; molinebrownbottle. Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$$ a g c if hm Visa MC $$$ g c ifjb hl k d com; Mon-Thu 11am-2pm4-9pm, Fri 11am-2pm4-11pm, Sat 4-11pm, Sun 4-9pm; Locally Owned and Operated; Duck City Bistro Bass Street Chop House Reservations Accepted; Awards: RCReader Best New 115 E 3rd St, Davenport IA; (563)322-3825; duckcitybistro. 1601 River Dr, Moline IL; (309)762-4700; bschouse.com; Restaurant of 2005; Specialties: Lasagne, House Specialty com; Mon-Sat 5pm-mid; Locally Owned and Operated; Mon-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 5-9pm; Locally Owned and Operated; Pizza, Prime Rib, Seafood, Pastas, Fine Wines Reservations Accepted. Specialties: Filet Melissa, duck confit, Reservations Accepted; the finest cuts of hand-selected MC Visa AmEx Disc $$$ag c ifjhk sea bass, extensive wine list USDA prime and choice dry aged cuts of meat and jet-fresh Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$$ a g c if b hl seafood; signature cocktails, extensive wine and single malt Bud’s Skyline Inn k d scotch collection, as well as a light bar menu. Bar opens 4pm 2621 69th Ave, Moline IL; Mon-Fri Open 11am, Sat Open 4pm; Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Mon-Fri Dinner menu available at lunch; Right by the airport so you The Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits n Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$ g c if b hl k can watch the planes come in; Prime Rib, steaks, catfish, 117 N Cody Rd, Le Claire IA; (563)289-4156; faithfulpilotcafe. seafood, accepts local checks; reservations accepted for parties com; Mon-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 9:30am-1:30pm; Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano of 2 or more Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted; 5195 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport IA; (563)344-2103; biaggis. nMC Visa AmEx $$$$ g c ifjb hk d Pan-seared New Zealand Lamb, Seasonal produce, Sunday com/davenport.htm; Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am- Brunch. RCReader’s Most Romantic Place to take a Date. 11pm, Sun 11am-9pm; Chain; Reservations Accepted; The Cellar Check our website for updated special events 137 S State St, Geneseo IL; (309)944-2177; Tue-Thu 5pm- Specialties: Steaks, Seafood and Pasta; 3 private dining rooms 9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 4pm-9pm; Loc ally Owned n Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$ a g c if hl k available. RCReader’s readers’ poll: Best Italian Restaurant; QC and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Specialties; Hand-cut m Times Best wine list and Best Italian food Steaks, Charcoal-broiled BBQ Shrimp, Surf and Turf, Full- service bar n Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$ a g c ifjhk m n Visa MC $$$ a g c if hk DINING KEY: Payment Options: n= Checks; Visa = Visa; MC = MasterCard; AmEx = American Express; Disc = Discover. Average Entrée Price: $ = <$5; $$ = $5-10; $$$ = $10-15; $$$$ = $15-20; $$$$$ = >$20. a= dressy attire recommended; g = beer available; c = wine available; i = mixed drinks available; j = quick lunch (30 minutes or less); 3 = vegetarian entrées; b= outdoor seating;h= carryout ; e = delivery l= catering; k= parties;d= WiFi; m= River Cities’ Reader Best of the Quad Cities winner Quad City Dining Guide • Spring/Summer 2009 Mo Brady’s Osaka Japanese Steak House Fine Dining 4830 N Brady St, Davenport IA; (563)445-0684; Sun-Thu 4901 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport IA; (563)355-1115; Mon-Fri 4-9pm, Fri-Sat 4-10pm; Locally Owned and Operated; 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-10am, Sun 11am-9pm; Locally Owned Farraddays’ S teakhouse Reservations Accepted; Steaks, Seafood, Cinnamon rolls. QC and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Sushi Bar, Hibachi Grill, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf IA; (563)441-7111; Times Reader’s Choice “Best Burgers” and “Best Salads.” Seafood, Tempura Teriyaki, Noodles, Chef Specials, Lunch Specials. Nice dining experience with a touch of elegance isleofcapricasinos.com/Bettendorf/dining-farradday.aspx; Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$ a g c if hl k Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm; Locally Owned Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$ g c ifjb hm d and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Exceptional Moon River Service and Ambiance. Menu features Angus Beef and Osaka Japanese Steak House Supper Club and Lounge 4707 16th St, Moline IL; (309)762-2211; Mon-Thu 11am- Seafood dishes. Reservations highly recommended.#1 101 1st St, Andalusia IL; (309)798-2354; 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun Noon-9pm; Locally Owned Fine Dining, Best Value, Best Seafood, #2 Wine List and moonriversupperclub.com; Wed-Sat 5pm-close, Sun 10am- and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Osaka Japanese Steaks -- QC Times Reader’s Poll 2pm; Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted. Steakhouse has called Moline home for over four years. Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$$ a g c if hk m d Supper Club favorites are catfish and prime rib, but we also Customers love visiting their favorite sushi/hibachi chefs feature nightly chef’s creations Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$ g c ifjhk m Published twice a Year • RiverCitiesReader.com/dining Year a twice Published G’s Riverfront Cafe n Visa MC $$$$ a g c if hl k d 102 S Main St, Port Byron IL; (309)523-2781; Tue-Thu Red Crow Grille 2504 53rd Ave, Bettendorf IA; (563)332-2370; redcrowgrille. 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm; Locally Owned and Operated; One Eleven Grill net; Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; Locally Owned Reservations Accepted; Steaks, seafood, duck, lamb. Burgers and Banquet Center and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Head Chef Brian Olsen and more for the lighter appetites. Live music in the Lounge 111 E 2nd St, Davenport IA; (563)323-0123; Mon-Sat 11am- has recently won the title “Chef Par Excellence.” Enjoy our on weekends. Lounge open until 2am on Friday and Saturday, 10pm; Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted new menu and wine list. Drink favorites: Red Crow Cosmo, Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$ a g c if hk Visa MC Disc $$$$ a g c ifjhl k Raspberry-Lemontini n Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$$ a g c ifhk m d Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse 1300 River Dr, Moline IL; (309)736-0100; johnnysItaliansteakhouse.com; Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted; friendly service, an enticing menu, irresistible desserts, and an extensive wine and martini selection. One of Johnny’s specialties is Steak DeBurgo. Awarded RCReader Best of 2007: Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Food. 2007 Festival of Trees Award for Best Dessert n Visa MC Disc AmEx $$$$ a g c ifjb he l k m d Le Figaro French Restaurant 1708 2nd Ave, Rock Island IL; (309)786-4944; lefigarorestaurant.com/; Tue-Sat 5pm-closing; Locally Owned and Operated; Reservations Accepted; Rack of lamb, Chateaubriand, Early-bird special: 4 course dinners Tue thru Fri from 5pm-6:30pm; Extensive wine list; Call ahead for off- menu items.