The strength of the Iowa City restaurant scene is its independence — chain restaurants make almost no headway here. The Webster, Pullman, and Bluebird are the higher-end options for a proper sit-down dinner; the Hamburg, the Mill, and Atlas cover everything from diner breakfasts to mid-range pub plates. Pho 88, Oasis Falafel, and the Wedge Pizzeria handle quick lunches downtown. New Pi's hot bar is a good cheap option for picnics or take-away.