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Since moving back to the Quad Cities a few years ago, I've definitely felt this part of Kimberly in Bettendorf that's seen better days. The bookstore nearby is no longer there, Fortune Garden, one of my favorite Chinese restaurants, is also gone, and many of the spaces further north and west along the road have changed several times over the years. The Treehouse is a bright, newish looking spot along this road and I figured tonight was as good as any to give the place a try. Upon closer inspection, the Treehouse definitely seems sharper than from further away on the outside. This continues through into the interior, which features wood tables, chairs and a largeish bar area. There's further dining spaces located out back, both in a large common enclosed area and even further out, individual clear plastic igloos with heating located within. They honestly look kind of fun - something I might want to try at a later date. Since I was dining alone, I opted to sit in the bar area at the bar itself. The area is adorned throughout with wooden walls covered in TVs playing various sporting events. Beer signs and different bicycle or nature related decoration also line the walls. The area behind the bar was covered in a textured stone backsplash and lighting features placed behind some of the higher shelf liquors. Though the ceiling covered any sort of structural elements present, the cylindrical HVAC ductwork was exposed, discharge vents and mixing boxes both. Most prominent near the bar, however, were the large stained wooden beam/supports. The name "treehouse" definitely fits with the design elements both inside the restaurant and outside. I talked a little bit with the server behind the bar to figure out what to order for dinner. She recommended one of the pizzas, burgers, or sandwiches. Between those and the appetizers, it was kind of hard to make a decision about what to get (way to many options). I ended up getting a gin and tonic and a pizza. The pizza came not long after ordering. I think I got the pizza titled "A piece of the action"? I don't really remember. At any rate, it was pretty good. The crust was pretty crispy - it didn't have the buttery full flavor of like a Chicago Tavern style pizza (a favorite of mine) but given the ingredients, this was almost better. The structure but lesser flavor of the crust allowed the ingredients some room to shine. This was a good thing - the sausage was tasty, I felt like the onion and green pepper did more than just exist on the pie - not bad all around. Not my favorite pizza in the QC area, but definitely solid and its own thing unto itself. The music complimented the entire experience as well. The choice of genre, a mix of 70s and 80s rock, was something I can always get behind for a bar/restaurant like this. Plus, it was playing at a level that was conducive to conversation at a normal volume. The Treehouse gets this right, at least on this day. Between the good pizza and the eclectic atmosphere, I'd come back for another go. I kind of want to try one of the burgers or sandwiches and possibly eat it out in one of the igloos (they just look fun...). Thanks for a good meal Treehouse, I'm glad you're making Kimberly Road a better place!
Joe KopaczJoe Kopacz
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I would like to preface that my partner and I moved back to the area and with doing so, have made it a priority to try new places in the QC. My partner does have a degree in the culinary arts and has been working in gourmet kitchens for the last four years. This isn’t mentioned to be snooty but rather to give our review more credibility. Before we focus on food, we did want to make sure that we noticed that the service was great! Our server Jacob was attentive and pleasant. Even with a cast on his foot, he worked extremely hard to keep the restaurant clean while simultaneously checking on us and other tables. We had heard some horror stories about the poor ownership but never of the food. Since we are set on trying new places and were in the area we decided to give it a try! This was definitely a mistake. We were sat and chose waters to start off with. It didn’t take long until after we opened the menu that we realized that the food was not going to be all that great especially at the price point. We had a movie that we needed to catch so we decided just to split a meal and went with the Bacon Mac and cheese burger since it was an option that gave us the opportunity to try several food options (bacon, “prime rib” burger, the four cheese macaroni, and the fries). It took over twenty minutes for the food to come out to us yet it was barely lukewarm. The fries were hard as if they had either been cooked for way too long, recooked, or sat out. We have a hard time believing that the Mac and cheese is actually made in house and made of four cheeses. If it is, there was no flavor or seasoning. From the looks of it, the macaroni looks like boxed velveta shells. Now, by other reviews, the owner claims that she is the one in the back of house cooking. This is fine and dandy but they may want to find a chef de cuisine to bring some more life and flavor into their menu. Obviously by the large crowd that was there, many people disagree, but that does not change our food experience. I’d also like to touch base on the owners love for pepperoncinis. The pepper has great flavor and can add a lot to a dish, but we noticed that it was added to pretty much every option. Including our burger. I’m willing to say that my view on the flavor is wrong solely because it was truly hard to taste anything other than the strong pepperoncini taste. On the way to the bathroom my partner walked past the kitchen and commented about the lack of cleanliness. Just by glancing in, the stove was so dirty that it’s hard to believe that it had been properly cleaned, there were pots and pans all over the place and the floors definitely didn’t look taken care of. Now this is just here-say on our end but that alone was enough for us to decide that we won’t be coming back. We have not met the owners and do not know them personally but from what we’ve heard from other reviews and word of mouth, we truly don’t think anyone should waste money here. We made the mistake ourselves and other than our server, we were not pleased with Treehouse at all.
Paxton LoquistPaxton Loquist
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Okay, so I found this place on google maps when searching for a good sandwich shop so my fiancé and I decided to stop in and we are both extremely glad we did!! It’s not often I give 5 stars across the board but this place delivers in all aspects. Our server, Jack, was very polite, attentive and stayed busy, he made sure we got exactly what we ordered and he did so very fast! I’m impressed with the quality of food they can produce in a relatively short period of time. In fact, I didn’t expect our meals to arrive as fast as they did!! And holy s**t!!! That burger was legit the biggest one I’ve ever attempted to consume! For the first time in my entire 47 years on this planet, I had to use a fork and knife to eat it. And yes, I squished it down as much as I could and still needed utensils. It was delicious!!! Cooked perfectly with a hint of smoke. The bacon was on point, the burger was on point, the entire experience was on point! And trust me, read my other reviews, it’s not an easy task making me this happy! Don’t sleep on this place, definitely give them a try!! I do have just one small complaint and that is, there is a table in the middle of the isle that when people are seated there, it’s impossible for a guy my size to get to the bathroom without disturbing one entire side of the table. I’m not sure if they have a second restroom but if they do, my bad. I had to hold it until we left and stopped in at another store. Aside from that, I think their drink menu’s could use a good cleaning. Ours was a bit dingy and made for a not so comfortable first impression. Aside from that, the restaurant appeared to be clean and well kept, again, I didn’t get to use the restroom so I’m not sure how clean it is. But that’s my review. All things considered, we will most definitely be back!
Michael LeeMichael Lee
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Awesome people, drinks, and food.
The ChazThe Chaz
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Thus may have been my second time being here. Gr8 service, food, menu options, clean, good location, & easy to find.
Melvin WoodsMelvin Woods
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Great food, Excellent Service, can't wait to go back!
Wayne ZuggWayne Zugg
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Nearby Attractions Of Treehouse Pub & Eatery
Malibu Jack's Quad Cities
The Home Depot
Duck Creek Plaza
Revell Jewelers
Burlington
Duck Creek Park
Crossroads Fireworks Quad Cities Superstore
838 Boutique
Entertainment Expressions

Malibu Jack's Quad Cities
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The Home Depot
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Duck Creek Plaza
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Revell Jewelers
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Nearby Restaurants Of Treehouse Pub & Eatery
Chef's (Zeke's) Island Express
The Grinders & Spaghetti House - Bettendorf
Red Ginger
Red Lobster
Waterfront Deli
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Zeke's Island Cafe
The Q
Bruegger's Bagels
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Chef's (Zeke's) Island Express
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The Grinders & Spaghetti House - Bettendorf
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Red Ginger
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Red Lobster
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Basic Info
Address
2239 Kimberly Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
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(563) 355-1255
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Website
treehouseqc.com
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4.2
(1.1K reviews)
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Description
Locally sourced American fare, craft beer & pizza amid reclaimed-wood decor & spacious deck seating.
attractions: Malibu Jack's Quad Cities, The Home Depot, Duck Creek Plaza, Revell Jewelers, Burlington, Duck Creek Park, Crossroads Fireworks Quad Cities Superstore, 838 Boutique, Entertainment Expressions, restaurants: Chef's (Zeke's) Island Express, The Grinders & Spaghetti House - Bettendorf, Red Ginger, Red Lobster, Waterfront Deli, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Zeke's Island Cafe, The Q, Bruegger's Bagels, Starbucks

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