Parlor City Pub and Eatery

Reviews

• Becca S.

  star star star star star_border 12 June 2026

  Had lunch on here on Sunday.   I had not been to this restaurant in about 6 or 7 years.  I'd read the recent reviews and we decided to go.   It was close to where were staying.   Walked in and the hostess was rather vacant.  No smile, sort of a welcome, sat us and walked away.   I was a little worried at this point.  
  
  Our server appeared at our table smiling and friendly.   We ordered our drinks and some of our party was taking a bit longer than others figuring out what they wanted.  She was patient and sweet about that and checked in on her other tables while we decided.   We had the breakfast quesadilla, guac chicken on a gluten free bun, bacon cheese fries, hummus and the blues jam pub burger.    Everything was delicious.   If I'm going to be picky about anything, I would have liked more of a bacon presence in the jam.   That's being pretty darn picky though.   The french fries were really really good!   Other than the hostess, the service was great and the food was really good.

• Olivia F.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 9 June 2026

  This place is disgusting. I had always had my doubts about it even before that big reddit post came out about the gross habits of this place.
  Ordered a chicken caesar wrap and a water. Not only did it take forever but when I finally received the wrap it tasted like straight up bile. It had a revolting smell to it, and the friends I was dining with agreed with me. I tried to power through it but I just couldn't finish it. The pieces of lettuce looked wilted and soggy. No crunch whatsoever, and the sauce tasted expired.
  The waitress wasn't too bad but she definitely wasn't the most kind. She seemed like she was in a hurry for us to get out, and honestly I might even understand. If i worked in a place like that I might feel that way too.
  I haven't been back since that encounter and I hope to God that they fix this place up.

• Bob T.

  star star star star_border star_border 7 June 2026

  Stopped by during the New Bo "Arts Fest". Very busy area yet we were seated promptly. Excellent selection of beers on tap and a varied menu. I had the breaded boneless pork tenderloin- a favorite sandwich of mine. Our food was served promptly. The BPT was hot, crisp and served on a toasted brioche bun. The pickles and onion were fresh and delicious.  The tenderloin should have been pulled from the fryer about 2 minutes earlier - it was a tad over-done.  But, the batter-dipped onion rings were delicious.  The wait staff were all pleasant.  But, the staff were vocal behind the bar complaining that their checks weren't ready and that they'd all had a terribly busy day.  Not really conducive to my meal and my being a customer.   I love the Newbo area and this place has a ton of potential.  But they need to pay attention to the finer details of customer service.

• Megan W.

  star star star star star_border 7 June 2026

  Decided to check out Parlor City after walking by it many times when I'm up at Newbo.  The place is very large with a big outdoor patio and multiple rooms to sit in (or the bar).  I was happy to have the option to sit outside.  The menu is extensive, so there is a good chance you can find something you'll like.  I opted for the guac chicken sandwich and it was pretty good.  I thought the chicken was cooked really well (not too dry), but the flavor in general was a little bland. I'm guessing the guacamole needed something.  The flight we got was great and I would recommend getting one as each sample is 7oz.  Our waitress was good, but very busy; I couldn't get a refill on my water until we got our check and we didn't see her as much as I would have preferred.  
  Parlor City Pub is a nice place to sit and enjoy your food. It is family friendly and would accommodate a large party well. However, for a more unique and flavorful experience, I would probably recommend going across the street to Newbo.

• Chris R.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  We decided to sit on the patio, due to the fact that it was a beautiful Iowa summer day.  We had to go inside to make sure that the wait staff knew that we were out there but after that, our waitress, Stacia, came out and immediately took our drink order.   After that I could not have asked for a better experience. Our server had recommended the nachos for the four of us and they were great. (Tip: just get the nachos as they are big enough for a meal). As for the lunch, it was good. I got the cheesesteak with frits and dip....not great, but good. Everyone else in my party got a total different thing and didn't complain but also didn't rave about how good it was.  All in all, we would all go back.  Service deserves 5 stars though!!!!  She did a great job!