The best new restaurants to try this fall include Black Angel and Hot and Roll

Several new restaurants have sprouted throughout the Iowa City corridor this year, and as the outdoor festival season wraps up, locals may be inspired to dabble in the diverse offerings.

Whether you want to give a new cuisine a shot or need a new go-to spot, these restaurants have something for everyone.

The Black Angel

630 Iowa Ave., Iowa City

The Black Angel, named after the iconic and mythical cursed angel statue at the Oakland Cemetery made in 1912, has a menu that blends American and international flavors, including blackened chicken, tacos, and Canadian fries. The establishment opened this month a few blocks away from downtown. The cozy restaurant also offers occasional live music to accompany its diverse offerings.

Harry’s Bar & Grill

116 E Washington St., Iowa City

Harry’s Bar & Grill is on the fast track to becoming an Iowa City classic in the heart of downtown. Harry’s takes an adventurous spin on classic breakfast dishes while specializing in sandwiches, including Phillys, burgers, and a house-made Iowa pork tenderloin. 

Hot & Roll

1800 Boyrum St., Iowa City

Hot & Roll is one of Iowa’s only Pakistani restaurants, which opened in August. This simple restaurant offers South Asian flavors with a European twist, introducing new cuisine to the community. From dishes like roll paratha and chicken shawarma, Hot & Roll is great for residents hoping to experience something new.

Barrett’s Quality Eats

3242 Crosspark Rd., Coralville

Cory Barrett, owner of Barrett’s Quality Eats, is a 17-time sous chef on Iron Chef America and a former Food Network baking champion. Barrett’s Quality Eats is an all-day bakery that hits it all: handmade bread and bagels, pastries, fresh salads, fruits and vegetables, rotisserie chicken, roasted salmon, and artisan sandwiches.

El Patrón Mexican Bar & Grill

1295 Jordan St., North Liberty

El Patrón is North Liberty’s newest addition, a full-service Mexican restaurant boasting all the dishes you love, from fajitas to quesabirria tacos. El Patrón translates to “the boss,” and the restaurant is certainly the unquestioned king of seafood dishes, with 20 seafood-only menu items, including ceviche. 

Jessica Rish is an entertainment, dining and business reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. She can be reached at JRish@presscitizen.com.