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303 2nd St
Coralville, IA 52241
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American Sandwiches

Burger

We sell more Burgers than any other menu item except the Ziti. Locally-sourced, a full half-pound of custom-ground top-grade Iowa beef, never-frozen, with a blend of beef cuts including short ribs and steak for tremendous flavor, served on a great bun to hold all the juices.
  • $15.45
  • Add Bacon or fried egg $1.75
  • Add Cheese, Green Pepper, Guac, Caramelized Onion or Jalepeno $1.00

Black Bean Burger

$14.45
I think this an absolutely fabulous non-meat burger. We serve it with ranch salsa on the side, on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato and onion garnish, with your choice of side dish.

Fried Egg Sandwich

$14.45
Simple but few things better. Toasted sourdough bread, with 2 perfectly cooked free-range fried eggs, with Havarti and lots of bacon, served with seasoned french fries or any other side dish.

Chicken Sandwich

2 days of brining and marinating makes this chicken breast tender and flavorful. Served on a toasted bun with any side dish. Add for $0.75: American, white cheddar, mozzarella, bleu, feta, swiss, monterey jack, pepper, provolone, and Philly cream cheeses, mushrooms, caramelized (fried) onions, jalapenos, guacamole or green peppers
  • $14.45
  • Add Bacon $1.75
  • Add cheese $0.75

Shrimp Po'boy

$16.45
A classic New Orleans sandwich, or po'boy uses a French loaf. We fill it with 5 lightly-battered fried shrimp, tomato, lettuce, (onion on request) and slightly-spicy remoulade sauce (see Cajun Tilapia). Served with any side dish.

French Dip

$15.45
Tasty roast beef sliced thin, on a French loaf with Swiss cheese, served au jus with mashed potatoes.

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

$14.45
A breaded chicken breast fried then dipped in Buffalo sauce for a crispy taste sensation. Served with blue cheese or ranch dressing and any side dish.

Italian Sandwiches

Meatball Sub

$15.45
Our homemade meatballs with marinara sauce. The french loaf handles them perfectly, with a little pizza cheese to hold it all together. Served with a side of spaghetti alfredo or any other side dish

Parmesan Chicken Sandwich

$16.45
Same as our entree, but served on a toasted bun, with a little marinara sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti alfredo or any other side dish

Paninis

Smoked Turkey and Gouda

$14.45
Smoked turkey, Gouda, bacon, green onions

Caprese

$12.45
Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil

Chicken and Applewood Bacon

$15.45
Grilled chicken, bacon, roasted red peppers, havarti

Reuben

$15.45
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, Thousand Island, on light rye

Chicken Pesto

$15.45
Grilled chicken, roma tomatoes, white cheddar, artichokes, pesto

Turkey Avocado

$14.45
Smoked turkey, Swiss, roma tomatoes, avocado, cranberry-citrus vinaigrette

Signature Salads

Dressings: Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Cranberry-Citrus Vinaigrette, Tomato Bacon Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, Honey-Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Ranch and French

Pears, Walnuts and Fried Brie

Spring greens with fried chunks of breaded, creamy brie cheese, with fresh pears, candied walnuts and dried cranberries with our cranberry-citrus vinaigrette dressing
  • $15.45
  • Add Grilled Chicken $3.95
  • Add Grilled Shrimp $4.95

Crab Cakes with a Caesar Salad

$15.45
Two crispy Maryland style crab and shrimp cakes with a caper tartar sauce served with a Caesar salad.

Tuscan Salad

Spring greens with grape tomatoes, red onions, candied walnuts and gorgonzola cheese served with our balsamic vinaigrette
  • $14.45
  • Add Grilled Chicken $3.90
  • Add Grilled Shrimp $4.95

Greek Vegetable Delight Salad

Spinach and spring mix with feta cheese, tomatoes and kalamata olives served with our balsamic vinaigrette & topped with grilled asparagus and red bell pepper rings.
  • $14.95
  • Add Grilled Chicken $3.95
  • Add Grilled Shrimp $4.95

Louisiana Shrimp Salad

$18.45
5 Cajun shrimp with a Creole remoulade dressing, with roasted red potatoes, egg, a little Andouille sausage, tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese over romaine lettuce.

Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad

Baby spinach greens, eggs, crispy prosciutto and crumbled goat cheese, served with our tomato and bacon vinaigrette
  • $14.45
  • Add Grilled Chicken $3.95
  • Add Grilled Shrimp $4.95

*Cedar Salmon Salad

$18.45
Cedar-grilled fresh North Atlantic salmon with a balsamic glaze on top, on Spring greens with grape tomatoes, red onion and pine nuts, served with our cranberry-citrus vinaigrette

Dinner Salad

Mixed spring greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, croutons and your choice of dressing
  • $11.45
  • Add Grilled Chicken $3.95
  • Add Grilled Shrimp $4.95

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and focaccia croutons
  • $12.45
  • Add Grilled Chicken $3.95
  • Add Grilled Shrimp $4.95

American Favorites

This section of American Favorites is full of comfort food, similar to the concept we used for 14 years at our sister restaurant Bob's your Uncle, made with care faithfully to the way they've tasted for many years across the heartland of America.

Appetizers

Crab Cakes

Two crispy Maryland style crab-and-shrimp cakes with a caper-tartar sauce.
  • $13.95
  • Additional cake $3.00

Chips and Salsa Con Queso

Freshly made tortilla chips served with homemade Salsa and Con Queso
  • $13.95
  • Without Queso (Less) $3.00

Buffalo Wings

$15.95
Ours aren't the tiny ones, but 1½ lbs of the highest quality, with our own buffalo sauce, served with celery, ranch or bleu cheese dressing and a pile of napkins.

Onion Rings

$9.95
A big favorite from Bob's your Uncle, a personal portion of beer-battered onion rings served with ranch dressing.

Chicken Strips

$13.95
The highesst quality boneless chicken breast meat. Served with ranch, bbq sauce, honey-mustard or buffalo, and a half order of fries.

Baked Brie

$14.95
Creamy brie cheese with a puff pastry top baked golden brown in our open-flame oven so it's warm and soft inside. Served with fresh-baked French bread and apple slices.

Potato Balls

$4.25
We hid savory ground beef in a spicy sauce in the middle of a 2" ball of our mashed potatoes, then fry them golden brown. $4.25 apiece, order all you want.

Main Dishes

You can add a side salad for just $3, or sub any side dish for any other

Jambalaya

$21.95
Our take on this Creole classic is Andouille sausage, shrimp & battered chicken in a slightly spicy New Orleans sauce, with Creole rice topped with zucchini crisps

Pork Schnitzel

$18.95
A prime cut of pork tenderlion, hammered-thin and breaded with panko breadcrumbs, then pan-sauteed to a golden brown finish and served with white country gravy, served with sour cream & cream cheese mashed potatoes.

Fried Chicken

$19.95
Hand-breaded fried boneless chicken breast with country-style white pepper gravy, served with mashed potatoes and any other side dish.

Almond-Crusted Tilapia

$20.95
Tilapia with a crispy almond crust, served with caper tartar sauce, a dinner salad and your choice of side dish

Cajun Tilapia

$20.95
Cajun-seasoned pan-fried tilapia, served with remoulade, which is our caper-tartar sauce mixed with pureed red peppers, horseradish and Louisiana hot sauce. Served with any 2 side dishes.

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

$17.95
Sliced Russet potatoes and plenty of Iowa ham, in a creamy white sauce topped with cheese and baked in our open-flame brick oven. A classic. Served with a side salad or any other side dish.

Quiche

$15.95
We make a great quiche pie - we'll have a vegetarian and a meat offering. Served with any side dish

Chicken Pot Pie

$15.95
A light and delicious chicken stew with vegetables, potatoes and chicken over a golden brown pie crust. A complete medium-sized meal so no side dish served with it.

Tater Tot Casserole

$15.95
Comfort food classic: Ground beef and a little corn and green beans in a nice gravy under a baked topping of cheddar cheese and tater tots. No side dish necessary with this one.

Fish and Chips

$14.95
Two golden-battered fried cod pieces, served with fries, and tartar sauce. Extra pieces $2.75

Beef Stroganoff

$18.95
I thought this portion was too large so have made it a little smaller and lowered the price. When expertly made, this is a rich, flavorful dish. Sirloin tips simmered in a sauce of mushrooms, onion, brandy, chicken and beef broth poured over egg noodles cooked in the same sauce and finished with lemon and sour cream, served with any side dish

Grandmother's Meat Loaf

$15.95
A blend of fresh ground beef with milk and panko bread crumbs makes the best texture and taste, with Monica's grandmother's brown sugar and ketchup glaze. Served with sour cream & cream cheese mashed potatoes

Liver and Onions

$15.95
A comfort food classic off the Bob's your Uncle favorists list. 8oz of grilled liver and grilled onions, served with mashed potatoes and brown gravy.

Chicken Fried Steak

$17.95
Tender cube steak double-dipped in our buttermilk batter and fried, then covered in white country gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and any other side.

Buffalo Chicken Burrito

$16.95
Beloved at Bob's your Uncle for 15 years, a big tortilla filled with sour cream and cream cheese mashed potatoes and buffalo chicken strips.

Pot Roast

$21.95
These slow-cooked short ribs are boneless and fall-apart tender, served with carrots and sour cream & cream cheese mashed potatoes, and a flavorful wine-gravy.

Potato Balls

$16.95
We hid savory ground beef in a flavor packed sauce in the middle of a 2" ball of our mashed potatoes, then fry them golden brown. 4 balls served with your choice of side. Individual as an appetizer.

Italian Specialties

Our Italian Specialties use five sauces, including the very popular lobster cream sauce, 3 red sauces and alfredo. Some dishes are pretty traditional and some have interesting twists. Don't be afraid to ask your server or Manager for help in choosing an item. Any entree can add a side salad for $3

Appetizers

Fried Calamari

$16.95
Tender calamari, lightly breaded, fried and served with fresh tomato sauce

Crab and Artichoke Dip

$16.95
A creamy blend of Blue Crabmeat, artichokes, roasted garlic and cream cheese baked until golden brown. Served with frshly baked rustic bread.

Bruschetta

$15.95
Toasted Country Style bread topped with roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic and an aged balsamic drizzle.

Fried Ravioli

$14.95
Eight breaded ravioli filled with ricotta, romano and parmesan cheese delicately fried and served with fresh tomato and alfredo sauces on the side

Meatballs with Marinara

$9.95
Three of our Italian meatballs in the classic Italian red sauce.

Main Dishes

You can add a side salad for just $3, or sub any side dish for any other

Shrimp Diavalo

$24.95
Large Gulf shrimp lightly breaded, basted with garlic-chili butter, then baked in our brick oven. Served with angel hair pasta topped with a slightly-spicy tomato sauce

*Cedar Plank Salmon

$25.95
Fresh North Atlantic salmon grilled in our open-flame brick oven on a cedar plank. Topped with a honey-balsamic glaze and served with vegetables and roasted baby red potatoes

Chicken Parmesan

$19.95
Chicken breast coated in panko breadcrumbs and lightly fried. Topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and served over fettuccine topped with alfredo sauce.

Chicken Balsamico

$23.95
Chicken breast marinated in honey, rosemary, Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar, then grilled. Topped with roasted portabella mushrooms and a honey balsamic glaze and served with vegetables and parmesan mashed potatoes.

*12oz Ribeye Steak

$29.95
A big 12 ounce Ribeye steak with the great flavor they're known for, topped with Rod's red wine & gorgonzola butter. Served with any 2 sides

Pasta

Add a dinner salad to any of these for just $3.00 Gluten-free spaghetti noodles or penne pasta can be substituted in most Italian dishes

Black Fettuccine with Lobster

$25.95
Succulent Maine lobster and wild mushrooms sautéed in butter and tossed with black fettuccine noodles in our rich lobster cream sauce. Fabulous!

Angel Hair with Seafood

$23.95
Scallops, shrimp, calamari, and a delicious, wine-and-tomato sauce over angel hair pasta.

Angel Hair with Chicken

$20.95
The same angel hair pasta and wonderful wine-and-tomato sauce as above, with marinated chicken instead.

Brick Oven Baked Ziti

Our #1 seller, (after the Cupcakes), a big casserole dish with chicken, shrimp, prosciutto and penne pasta in a marvelous lobster cream sauce, baked with a blend of Italian cheeses
  • $25.95
  • Without Shrimp $22.95

Rigatoni Bolognese

$18.95
Our Bolognese meat sauce combines pork, ground beef & sausage with red wine, a little cream, spices, & tomato sauce for a great flavor. Over rigatoni pasta tubes.

Lasagna

$20.95
Pasta layered with mozzarella and ricotta cheeses and a Bolognese meat sauce gives our lasagna a rich flavor.

Eggplant Parmesan

$18.95
Fresh eggplant cut into pieces battered and rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and lightly fried. Topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and served over fettuccine alfredo.

Chicken and Spinach Ravioli

$21.95
Ravioli filled with chicken, cheese and spinach brushed with alfredo sauce, served over marinara sauce accented with pesto. Everyone likes this flavorful, elegant dish.

Spaghetti

with Meatballs, Ground Beef or Chicken. Remind yourself why this is one of the worlds most popular dishes...rich marinara sauce, noodles and your choice of meatballs, ground beef or chicken
  • $18.95
  • Marinara only $13.95

Fettuccine Alfredo

Tossed with our homemade alfredo sauce
  • $18.95
  • Add grilled or cajun chicken $3.95
  • Add shrimp $4.95
  • Add Cajun chicken $3.95

Bucatini Broccolini

$22.95
Imported Bucatini pasta are narrow, hollow tubes of pasta, resembling spaghetti, which hold flavor very well. We sautee them with white wine and chicken broth and add parmesan, garlic-roasted roma tomatoes, broccolini and a mild Italian sausage. Broccolini is a Japanese hybrid vegetable that tastes sweet like asparagus but looks like young broccoli.

Tortellini Chicken Arrabiata

$21.95
Arrabbiata is Italian for angry and this spicy classic Italian dish earns the name with a sauce featuring chili peppers, tomatoes and garlic cooked in olive oil. We serve it as a casserole, with grilled chicken pieces and tri-colored, cheese-filled tortellini pasta, sprinked with bread crumbs and Parmesan before baking.

Soups

Tomato Basil Bisque

  • Cup $5.25
  • Bowl $8.45

French Onion

  • Cup $5.25
  • Bowl $8.45

Soup of the Day

  • Cup $5.25
  • Bowl $8.45

Side Dishes

Tater Tots

$5.25

Dinner Salad

$5.95

French Fries

$5.25

Caesar Salad

$5.95

Onion Rings

$5.25

Grilled Asparagus

$5.25

Sauteed Vegetables

$5.25

Sour Cream & Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

$5.25

Roasted Red Potatoes

$5.25

Smashed Fried Potatoes

$5.25

Creole Rice

$5.25

Cottage Cheese

$2.95

Cup of Soup

$5.25

Broccoli

$5.25

Gourmet Pizza

Gluten-free dough can be substituted in the individual and 10" sizes.

Pizza

with 1 or 2 toppings.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Toppings

Grilled Chicken, Barbecue Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Cajun Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, Canadian Bacon, Meatballs, Green Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Onion, Black Olives, Green Olives, Fresh Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes, Broccoli, Jalapeno, Pineapple, Artichoke Hearts, Portabella Mushrooms, Sauerkraut, Spinach, Feta Cheese and Pesto. Alfredo sauce can be substituted.
  • 7" $1.25
  • 10" $1.50
  • 16" $1.75

Specialty Pizzas

Luka Garza

A two-time 1st team All-American, and Iowa's all-time leading scorer, it was his effort and desire to improve that set him apart to me. Sausage, mushroom, green peppers with provolone and mozzarella cheese.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Joe Wieskamp

Iowa's top scoring high schooler of all time, Joe became a star at Iowa because of his smooth shot and great athleticism. Now playing for the San Antonio Spurs. He and former Iowa player Makenzie Meyer are a magical couple. Pepperoni, sausage, black olives, green olives with provolone and mozzarella cheese.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Kathleen Doyle

The Big Ten's Player of the Year! Beyond leading the Big Ten in assists and 3rd in scoring, her determination, hustle and joy of competing, were what defined her. She could guard anyone and she and Makenzie Meyer led their class to the best record in Iowa history. And the most smiles in Iowa history. Margherita Pizza: Roasted garlic oil base, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella with provolne & mozzarella cheeses. Traditional Italian pizza, perfect for our oven.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Makenzie Meyer

Makenzie was the best free throw shooter in the Big Ten this year, 89%, 6th in 3-point shooting, at 41.1%, 6th in assists, and always a great defender. She was the fastest player I've ever seen and her shy smile after splashing another 3 lit up the Arena. She and Kathleen Doyle led their teammates to the best 4 year record in Iowa history. Sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms and onions with provolone and mozzarella cheese.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Megan Gustafson

Led the nation in scoring two years in a row and was not only 1st Team All-American but national Player of the Year this year. A 70% shooter, and Big Ten All-Defensive team as well. Iowa's all-time leading scorer and rebounder, our Greatest of all time, and a wonderful person too. Fellow seniors Hannah Stewart and Tania Davis earned hefty places in her circle of glory as Iowa's best team in decades. Sausage and pepperoni.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Nicholas Baer

I thought Iowa played better whenever he was on the floor. Blocking shots, making 3's, vigorously guarding every position, and always unselfish. His career stats are uniquely impressive as he stole balls, rebounded, blocked shots, got assists and made 3's as well as any all-around player in the nation. Truly an inspiration, especially because every college coach in the country failed to see his value and didn't recruit him. BBQ chicken, bacon, pineapple on a BBQ base with provolone and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Ally Disterhoft

Ally is more determined, competitive and tough than any Iowa player I have known. She became first team All-Big Ten and the national Academic All-American player of the year, not to mention Iowa's all-time leading scorer. She will be a huge success in business because she is so determined and smart. All meat: ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon and Canadian bacon
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Acie Earl

A lightly-recruited 7-footer out of Moline, Illinois, he used great coaching from Dr. Davis and plenty of smarts and perseverance to have a tremendous career at Iowa (23 records still); as a 12 year pro, including 4 in the NBA; and continues that success today as a teacher, coach, Realtor and entrepreneur. Alfredo sauce instead of pizza sauce, spinach (tossed in garlic oil), chicken, feta and provolone and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Jarrod Uthoff

Jarrod is going to play in the NBA a long time. He was Iowa's first consensus All-American in 53 years... Think about that; our best player in 53 years. And the Academic All-American of the year nationally as well. Unselfish, family-oriented, and a two-way player every trip. Along with Matt Gatens my fave Hawk ever. Taco pizza: Refried bean & taco sauce instead of pizza sauce, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes and taco chips
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Matt Gatens

We have waited patiently for Matt to get his pizza (against NCAA rules until you complete college) since 9th grade when we first predicted stardom at Iowa. He's been amazing as a leader, a defender, a shooter, a guy who embraces wholeheartedly playing the right way and sacrificed personal stats for it, and above all, a role-model as a man with integrity, character and virtue. My favorite Hawkeye ever. 'Nuff said. Supreme: Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Black Olives and Onion
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Ryan Bowen

One of my favorite Hawkeye competitors ever. Ryan had a very nice, long NBA career. It was great to have him coach the Hawks awhile and we know he'll be a great NBA coach. Now a top assistant with the high-flying Denver Nuggets. All vegetables: roma tomatoes, broccoli, green peppers, onions, black olives, green olives and artichoke hearts.
  • Individual 7" $12.95
  • 10" $20.95
  • 16" $29.95

Desserts

Hot Oatmeal Pie

$9.95
Hot Oatmeal Pie from the Bread Garden served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream

Cupcakes

Home-made & fresh, not too fancy. Volume discounts available for take-out
  • (Each) $3.95

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

$9.95
Bread baked with sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla surrounded by a white chocolate sauce makes this dish incredible, enough for 2 or 3, although I can eat one by myself

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee

$9.95
Scraping our own vanilla bean flavorings into the cold custard and serving it hot on top from the flame that crusts the sugar makes this special. DINE-IN ONLY.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

$3.95
Two scoops of the highest quality vanilla ice cream

Chocolate Gelato

$3.95
Italian for ice cream...gelato has less butterfat, calories, sugar and air than American ice cream and great taste!
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
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303 2nd St
Coralville, IA 52241
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319-338-7400
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Hours

Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm

About Us

Welcome to Monica's! We've been very gratified by the overwhelming response to our food and proud to have brought this great location back to life after the flood of '08. Our Head Chef is Rod Bowman who was much-loved as the Executive Chef at the University Athletic Club for 11 years. You'll be amazed at his food and we sure like working with him. We've doubled our menu of comfort food to make it half American and half Italian plus Gourmet Pizza. The American Favorites on the menu like scalloped potatoes and ham, chicken pot pie or meat loaf, are mostly dishes that have stood the test of time for decades and are made faithfully to their original recipes. The Italian Specialties are elegant and rich in flavor, with a blend of traditional dishes and newer creations. We use five different sauces so you'll have lots to choose from.