The J Bar - Davenport

4.4

127 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

The J Bar serves new American cuisine with foodie flair – blending fresh ingredients in unexpected ways. Sip on a glass of wine, craft beer or an expertly crafted cocktail from our mixology menu. Savor your meal in our restaurant or bar – or – take it outside to The J Bar’s patio, the perfect spot to listen to live music, have a drink after work, Socialize with friends or entertain business clients.

Sip. Savor. Socialize. The J Bar is your destination for work or play. We can’t wait to see you for your next meal, special occasion or just a case of the Mondays.

Located in Davenport on Elmore Ave.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
(563) 468-6150
Website
http://thejbar.com/davenport/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andy Wildermuth
Catering
Let us bring The J Bar experience to you! Our chefs and event team will work to create a catering menu suitable for your needs, please contact us directly for more information.
Private party facilities
Our chefs and event team will work to create a private events menu and venue suitable for your needs, please contact us directly for more information.

Location
4215 Elmore Ave., Davenport, IA 52807
Area
Iowa
Parking details
Parking is available at the hotel or the Elmore Marketplace.
Entertainment
Live music Thursday nights on the J Bar Patio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cheesesteak Egg RollsUS$10.00
Sweet Chile Sauce, Horseradish Cream
Avocado Egg RollsUS$9.00
Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, Chipotle Soy Sauce
Shumai DumplingsUS$9.00
Chicken, Pork, Motoyaki, Sriracha, Ponzu
J WingsUS$10.00
Crispy Fried, Sauces: Buffalo, Bourbon BBQ, Asian BBQ, Old Bay Dry Rub
Pretzel SticksUS$9.00
Pale Ale Cheese Sauce, Stone Ground Mustard
Hummus BoardUS$8.00
Tahini Hummus, Veggies, Pita

Greens

Cobb SaladUS$12.00
Romaine, Chicken, Red Onion, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Bacon, Avocado, Egg, Buttermilk Sage Dressing
Mediterranean Salmon Salad**US$15.00
Spring Greens, Onion, Red Pepper, Hummus, Olive, Crostini, Feta Cheese, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Southwest Chicken SaladUS$13.00
Fresh Greens, Poblano Slaw, Pico De Gallo, Tomato, Black Beans, Grilled Corn, Cajun Chicken, Red Onion, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Ranch Dressing, Chimichurri Sauce
Side CaesarUS$5.00
Romaine, Tomato, Croutons, Asiago Cheese, Caesar Dressing

Flats

CapreseUS$10.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil, Balsamic
SmokehouseUS$10.00
Pulled Pork, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Smoked Gouda, Red Onion
Philly CheesesteakUS$10.00
Three Cheese Blend, Beef, Onion, Pepper, Horseradish Cream
PepperoniUS$10.00
Tomato Sauce, Smoked Gouda, Pepperoni

Soups

Chicken TortillaUS$5.00
Tomato BisqueUS$5.00

Hands

Served with a Choice of Chips or Smoked Sea Salt Fries. Substitute Side of J Mac - $3

The J Bar Prime Burger**US$13.00
Prime Beef, Brioche Roll, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
50/50 Burger**US$13.00
(50% Beef 50% Bacon=100% Awesome) Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chipotle Aioli, Rustic Roll
California Turkey WrapUS$12.00
Roasted Turkey, Pesto Aioli, Bruschetta Tomatoes, Avocado, Feta, Spinach Herb Tortilla
Italian BeefUS$12.00
Provolone, Spicy Giardiniera, Peppers, Onions, Hoagie Roll
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$12.00
Swiss Cheese, Prosciutto, Lettuce, Tomato, Rustic Roll

Plates

Steak Gorgonzola*US$26.00
Sirloin, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Mushroom Gorgonzola Demi-Glaze
J MacUS$10.00
Homemade Cheese Sauce, Macaroni, Focaccia Bread Crumbs
Korean Noodle BowlUS$12.00
Kimchee Broth, Seared Pork Belly, Sunny Side Up Egg, Korean Noodles, Vegetables
Herb Spiced SalmonUS$20.00
Moroccan Spiced Faroe Island Salmon Fillet, Brown Rice, Roasted Vegetables, Saffron Aioli
Beer Battered Fish N ChipsUS$14.00
Citrus Beer Battered Cod, Fries, Lemon Caper Dill Tarter Sauce
Sage ChickenUS$15.00
Pan-Fried Chicken, Chef's Potato, Buttermilk Sage Sauce, Roasted Corn O'Brien

Sweets

Tequi-Lime CheesecakeUS$8.00
Lime Zest, Tequila Cream
Carrot CakeUS$8.00
Candied Pecans, Cream Cheese Frosting, Sea Salt Caramel

Wine

Bubbles & Blush

Rosé, Vino – WashingtonUS$7.00
Rosé, Fleur de Mer – FranceUS$10.00
Brut, Kenwood – California
- SplitUS$9.00
Prosecco, Lamarca – Italy
- SplitUS$12.00
Blanc de Blancs, Sterling – CaliforniaUS$39.00

White

Moscato D'asti, Risata – ItalyUS$8.00
Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle – Columbia ValleyUS$8.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Joel Gott – CaliforniaUS$9.00
Sauvignon Blanc, 13 Celsius – MarlboroughUS$10.00
Pinot Grigio, Mezzacorona – ItalyUS$9.00
Chenin Blanc & Viognier, Terra D'oro – CaliforniaUS$9.00
Chardonnay, William Hill – Central CoastUS$8.00
Chardonnay, Pomelo Unoaked – CaliforniaUS$10.00
Chardonnay, Mer Soleil – Santa Lucia HighlandsUS$12.00

Red

Pinot Noir, McManis – CaliforniaUS$7.00
Pinot Noir, Votre Sante by Coppola – CaliforniaUS$10.00
Pinot Noir, Acrobat – OregonUS$12.00
Malbec, Bodega Norton 1895 – ArgentinaUS$9.00
Merlot, Greystone – CaliforniaUS$8.00
Merlot, Decoy - Sonoma CountyUS$14.00
Red Blend, Conundrum – CaliforniaUS$10.00
Shiraz, Jacob's Creek Double Barrel – AustraliaUS$10.00
Zinfandel, OZV – LodiUS$8.00
Red Blend, Ammunition – Sonoma CountyUS$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Edna Valley Vineyard – Central CoastUS$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joel Gott 815 – CaliforniaUS$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini – CaliforniaUS$12.00

Mixology

New Old FashionedUS$12.00
Spirit Forward, Aromatic, Sturdy - Rye Whiskey, J Bar Cherry Cordial, Aromatic & Orange Bitters
Something Fun with VodkaUS$10.00
Light, Bright, Stimulating - Vodka, Pomegranate, Orange Liqueur, Ginger, Lime
Citrus RoséUS$10.00
Crisp, Bright, Slightly Tart - Vodka, Rosé, Lemon, Simple
Devil's AdvocateUS$12.00
Smokey, Sweet, Touch of Heat - Tequila, Mezcal, J Bar Cherry Cordial, Chili Liqueur, Lime, Agave
Pretty in PinkUS$10.00
Cosmo Riff, You'll like it - Vodka, Lime, Cranberry, Agave
Skinny JeansUS$10.00
Fresh, Spicy, Stimulating - Jalapeño Vodka, Cucumber, Cilantro, Lime, Agave
ShowstopperUS$11.00
Bubbly, Citrus, Floral - Choice of Gin or Vodka, Lemon, Creme de Violette, Lavender Simple, Edible Glitter, Champagne
Patio Sippin'US$10.00
Cherry Limeade Daiquiri - Bacardi, Orange Liqueur, Cherry and Lime Simple, Burnt Lemon Peel
Italian StallionUS$11.00
Sturdy, Smooth, Complex - Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Amaro, Chili Liqueur, Chili Bitters
The LifeguardUS$10.00
Sweet, Tropical - Tequila, Lime, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple
Banana HammockUS$12.00
Tropical, Rum Old Fashioned - Caribbean Rum, Coconut Tincture, Walnut Bitters, Banana

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

127 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks! Philly cheesesteak egg rolls were spectacular! Will definitely be back soon!
The J Bar - DavenportResponded on 10 November 2020
Thank you for the outstanding review! We take pride in our restaurant and we love to hear that everything has met your expectations. We appreciate your patronage and hope to see you again soon!
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RobertB
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Groups >6-8 are great, but you MUST make reservations! Drinks & Food were fantastic! The menu was a little limited, but great! Service was fantastic, especially since one bartender had suddenly left during busy dinner services! Manager jumped in and help save the evening! Super Service!
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WallFam
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall it was pretty good! The service was a little spotty when we first got there. Quite a few tables had not been bussed. We were told my bartender to pick a seat but there weren’t many ready... host and servers seemed preoccupied with other larger groups. Started with one server but never saw her again. Server we ended up with did a great job. Food was pretty good- we both got the salmon dinner. I wouldn’t rave about anything, but the experiwnce was pretty good overall.
The J Bar - DavenportResponded on 8 October 2020
Thank you for sharing your review. We very much value our guests' feedback and I apologize that your experience did not meet the expectations we strive to meet. We appreciate hearing from our guests on what we could do better. Thank you for your review and your patronage!
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R
Renee
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 September 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our drinks were delicious. Excellent recommendations from the staff. Food was delicious as it always is. Thank you for making my husband's birthday extra special
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v
victoriao
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 June 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow for the lack of people dining. ..
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M
Maura
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 June 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening at the J Bar! Our server was fabulous, food was delectable, and we felt very safe. Can’t wait for our next visit!
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D
Doobs
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated outside (where we requested) immediately. Service was excellent. Quality of the food was very good - dumpling appetizers and steak dinners. This was our first time visiting and the atmosphere was very nice.
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KH
KathyH
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love going to the JBar and dining on the patio or inside. It is usually nice and quiet, which makes our dining experience much better. The food is always perfect. Their salads are huge and is more than enough for both my husband and I, so we can also have an appetizer or small entree. Very good cocktails also. The only thing we found a little off-putting on this visit was that none of the wait staff or servers were wearing masks. They did make sure that people were setting at tables that were at a safe distance from other patrons, but the lack of masks made us both uncomfortable.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good but the service was a bit slow eventhough the place was 1/2 capacity. Korean noodle was excellent and fish and chips was ok. Carrot cake was dry and did not have more than two bites. Waiter did remove the dessert from our bill. I will probably go back to give this place another chance.
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QCMKE
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining area well-spaced for social distancing. Those that wanted to be around other people closer together had a great bar area to do so. Food came out fast. Current limited menu still had good variety to satisfy many tastes and diets. Service attentive, helpful, and polite. Gave us space and time to talk, and politely interrupted us to be sure our experience was good. Excellent and safe place to go in this pandemic.
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FAQs

The J Bar - Davenport is rated 4.4 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

The J Bar - Davenport does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online bookings at The J Bar - Davenport can only be made directly on their website.

4215 Elmore Ave., Davenport, IA 52807

Additional information

Area
Iowa
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available at the hotel or the Elmore Marketplace.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andy Wildermuth
Entertainment
Live music Thursday nights on the J Bar Patio.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thejbar.com/davenport/
Phone number
(563) 468-6150
Catering
Let us bring The J Bar experience to you! Our chefs and event team will work to create a catering menu suitable for your needs, please contact us directly for more information.
Private party facilities
Our chefs and event team will work to create a private events menu and venue suitable for your needs, please contact us directly for more information.

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Tastes

Cheesesteak Egg RollsUS$10.00

Avocado Egg RollsUS$9.00

Shumai DumplingsUS$9.00

J WingsUS$10.00

Pretzel SticksUS$9.00

Hummus BoardUS$8.00

Greens

Cobb SaladUS$12.00

Mediterranean Salmon Salad**US$15.00

Southwest Chicken SaladUS$13.00

Side CaesarUS$5.00

Flats

CapreseUS$10.00

SmokehouseUS$10.00

Philly CheesesteakUS$10.00

PepperoniUS$10.00

Soups

Chicken TortillaUS$5.00

Tomato BisqueUS$5.00

Hands

The J Bar Prime Burger**US$13.00

50/50 Burger**US$13.00

California Turkey WrapUS$12.00

Italian BeefUS$12.00

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$12.00

Plates

Steak Gorgonzola*US$26.00

J MacUS$10.00

Korean Noodle BowlUS$12.00

Herb Spiced SalmonUS$20.00

Beer Battered Fish N ChipsUS$14.00

Sage ChickenUS$15.00

Sweets

Tequi-Lime CheesecakeUS$8.00

Carrot CakeUS$8.00

Wine

Bubbles & Blush

Rosé, Vino – WashingtonUS$7.00

Rosé, Fleur de Mer – FranceUS$10.00

Brut, Kenwood – California

Prosecco, Lamarca – Italy

Blanc de Blancs, Sterling – CaliforniaUS$39.00

White

Moscato D'asti, Risata – ItalyUS$8.00

Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle – Columbia ValleyUS$8.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Joel Gott – CaliforniaUS$9.00

Sauvignon Blanc, 13 Celsius – MarlboroughUS$10.00

Pinot Grigio, Mezzacorona – ItalyUS$9.00

Chenin Blanc & Viognier, Terra D'oro – CaliforniaUS$9.00

Chardonnay, William Hill – Central CoastUS$8.00

Chardonnay, Pomelo Unoaked – CaliforniaUS$10.00

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil – Santa Lucia HighlandsUS$12.00

Red

Pinot Noir, McManis – CaliforniaUS$7.00

Pinot Noir, Votre Sante by Coppola – CaliforniaUS$10.00

Pinot Noir, Acrobat – OregonUS$12.00

Malbec, Bodega Norton 1895 – ArgentinaUS$9.00

Merlot, Greystone – CaliforniaUS$8.00

Merlot, Decoy - Sonoma CountyUS$14.00

Red Blend, Conundrum – CaliforniaUS$10.00

Shiraz, Jacob's Creek Double Barrel – AustraliaUS$10.00

Zinfandel, OZV – LodiUS$8.00

Red Blend, Ammunition – Sonoma CountyUS$12.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Edna Valley Vineyard – Central CoastUS$9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Joel Gott 815 – CaliforniaUS$11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini – CaliforniaUS$12.00

Mixology

New Old FashionedUS$12.00

Something Fun with VodkaUS$10.00

Citrus RoséUS$10.00

Devil's AdvocateUS$12.00

Pretty in PinkUS$10.00