Red Avocado Restaurant-Ctrng

The Red Avocado is a great place with a winsome name...though their vegetarian fare can be called anything BUT winsome. I have visited this restaurant on a number of occasions when shopping in the downtown area and I have been impressed with the service as well as the food. I have always been greeted with a smile and asked how my day was before ordering. The food is a great change of pace from red meat and while I like my steak like most "corn fed" Iowans....I would definitely drive the distance to visit this place again. Located on East Washington Street, it is easily accessible from campus and a short walk from about any parking venue around. While parking is usually a challenge in downtown Iowa City, this restaurant is worth the walk should parking prove to be hard to locate. Next time you are in the downtown area, I invite you to stop by THE RED AVACADO and see what they have to offer...who knows, you might see me sitting there...:-)........ more

I must be frank here, I honestly was not hinking "vegetarian" when this restraunt was suggested but after eating ther, I must admit it was great! I am an Iowa girl born and bred, so beef is almost a sacred word in my house, vegetarian just isn't part of our everyday conversation. UNTIL.....The Red Avacado. With a wonderful array of veggies to choose from and a tantilizing selection of breads, I almost forgets that there is no "meat" on my special sandwich of the day. With reasonable prices and a convenient location on E Washington street, this is a place not to be missed. If you are looking for something a little bit different or if you are a vegetarian looking for a local eating place you can really sink your teeth into, try The Red Avocado...it's a step above the rest! more