Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge | Gluten-free in Iowa city

K C
03/08/2025

5

I hadn't been here for years and it's as wonderful as it's always been! We arrived a little before 5 and hung out at the bar until our table was ready. Great conversation with the woman bartending and a great wine recommendation! We ordered the smoked fishes board. I loved it! ALL of it! I'm gluten-free and the crackers they provided were amazingly delicious. I ordered the duck, my favorite, and was pleasantly surprised when it arrived and it was the leg and thigh instead of the breast. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce was a delicious combination of figs and cherries. They subbed fingerling potatoes for the bread pudding to accommodate my gluten-free needs. Everything was perfectly seasoned and blended well together. Our waiter could have been a little more knowledgeable, but he did a good job getting the answers to our questions and was friendly. I love this place! You should go!