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The Lively, West Branch, IA

The Lively

4.7
4.7
12 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Little Lights on the Lane is an event center located on the Cedars Edge Golf Course well known for creating exceptional experiences for weddings, events, family and friends. We strive to reach each human that walks through our door, making them feel welcome and warm. When the chance arose to open a restaurant next door we knew it was an opportunity to continue intentional experiences in a more intimate setting.

Thus, the Lively, a welcoming atmosphere full of ambience and cheer with hand-crafted dishes that make your senses come alive. Join us Thursday evenings or Sunday brunch with family and friends. We also host a monthly supper club that is full of fresh, local ingredients and served farm to table. Our hours range-so check our calendar to be sure we are open. We don’t open the door every evening because we want you, too, to be intentional when you come in to visit.
See you soon friends, at the Lively.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (319) 643-3287
  • Website
    http://www.thelivelyonlane.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • December 6th Supper Club

    US$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Dec 2024 only
    The Supper Club at The Lively harkens to the root of neighbors and strangers eating together, gathering at a common table to enjoy a meal. Offering an elevated dining experience that combines the pleasures of fine cuisine with a social and interactive ambiance, The Supper Club meets monthly to celebrate what is happening now in the fields as well as projects from the kitchen. Each menu is prix fixe and features products that are grown here in Eastern Iowa. Come join us for an intentional evening and experience the heart of The Lively.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lively offers a "delicious" dining experience with "amazing" food and a "beautiful" setting. Guests rave about the "exceptionally friendly staff" and the engaging supper club events. Locally sourced ingredients paired with creative dishes make for "an extraordinary evening." It's a "great addition" to the community, perfect for celebrations.

12 Reviews

  1. Yareli

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! We will definitely be going back! Such a unique place with really good food and a homey environment. Loved it!

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  2. Kelli

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to several Supper Club evenings, and thoroughly enjoy each one. I being different friends each time, and no one is disappointed. Love that we have this available in our town. Owners are great, genuinely kind and ensure every detail is attended to. The food is full of creative combinations, and is locally sourced / tied to the season. The chef is down-to-earth, and the stories about each course are very interesting - why he chose it, how he sources it, other ways to use the ingredients at times. It is simply nice to be with a crowd of other foodies. I plan to attend many more Supper Clubs.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our time at Lively getting to celebrate our Anniversary!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight! Great vibe, great views, great food and cocktails!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh it’s that good

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An extraordinary evening. The food is exceptional with a focus on fresh and local. The room is beautiful. The service kind and professional.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. The social setting and engagement with the chef and host made for an incredible experience. The supper club experience is highly recommended.

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  8. Kiki

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 25 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is beautiful. The food was great. The ambiance was wonderful. The 5 course dinner last Friday was very good and fun. My favorite was the green salad and the duck. This is a great addition to our neck of the woods.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their Sunday brunch was AMAZING! The restaurant is decorated to beautifully. The views are gorgeous. The service was fantastic. And the food was outstanding. Loved everything about our brunch!!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, comfortable and inviting atmosphere, and best of all, an exceptionally friendly staff. We went for an evening dinner and drinks, and they were a little short staffed but handled the entire situation with aplomb. We've also been many times for brunch and had nothing but wonderful experiences each time!

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FAQs

The Lively is rated 4.7 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lively

3 Ember Ln, West Branch, IA 52358-1202

Additional information

  • Area
    Iowa City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Sat 17:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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