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Bandana's BBQ

807 1st ave, Coralville, IA
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Ranked #4 of 45 restaurants in Coralville
Cuisines: Barbecue
Most recent review
- 14 May 2013
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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36 reviews 36 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

It's a chain restaurant, so I was expecting good, but not something that would wow me. The beef I had was extremely tender. Probably the most tender I've had in the recent past and there was absolutely no gristle, which is what I always seem to get when I go to Famous Dave's. I like Famous Dave's sauce better, but... More

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Brownsfan82
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49 reviews 49 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Bandanas BBQ has a nice atmosphere, but I went in for take out. 37 dollars for two platters and a kids meal, but it is comparable to Famous Dave's BBQ. I think the best thing was the donut holes, but nothing special about the barbecue. It's average to what I've endeavored before. So in all the food was good, but... More

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Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Stopped here on our way through kind of by accident and glad we we made a wrong turn. The food here was quite good and the service was as well. The ribs had great flavor enhanced by the variety of sauces, portions were generous and the sides also were good. Being from the south, I tend to be picky about... More

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West Branch, Iowa
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5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

have been here several times. Bandana's has very good barbecue with a choice of sauces I prefer the K.C. style). t a lot of food for your money f is nice and friendly, and you g

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Iowa City, Iowa
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19 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

We were thrilled when we found out Bandanas was coming to town! Love the food, the country atmosphere! AWESOME meats, baked beans. Everything is always totally delicious! Love the idea of a roll of paper towels on each table for messy fingers. (RIBS!!! So finger liken good!) And the kids favorite is the HOT FRESH LITTLE DONUTS for dessert. Perfect... More

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Coralville, Iowa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

Food was okay. Service was okay. We've had better BBQ elsewhere. Would not recommend to "older folks."

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Burlington, IA
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92 reviews 92 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

This is a smoked meat restaurant with "apply as you wish" bbq sauces on your table. Good service- good quantities- we like Bandana's!

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Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

soft rock and country music, paper towels as napkins, sides in plastic cups that taste like they were delievered in 55 gallon drums. Good ribs, dry chewy beef. Prompt friendly service at this franchise that gives Famous Dave's a run for its money. Had a third of tables filled on Monday evening. Nice alternative to olive garden, perkins, or applebees... More

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Novi, Michigan, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

If you like BBQ then you have to eat here. Prices are not bad and the food is excellent! My wife and I had the three meat sampler (ribs, chicken, and pork). It was so good we went back there the next night!

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Baltimore, Maryland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

We stumbled onto this place after a full day of "getting the job done". We were tired and hungry. From the beginning host, the whole experience put us in a much better mood. We sat at the bar and ate the best ribs in a long time and watched a great Ravens football game! The bartender was extremely nice and... More

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