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Red Ginger
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Restaurants Japanese Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
793 Middle RdBettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 355-4898
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
6 reviews for Red Ginger
6 reviews in English
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Review from Susan A.
Brentwood, TN
12/11/2011
Awesome sushi. Delightful presentation. I'll definitely be back.
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Review from Lianne N.
Bettendorf, IA
9/1/2011 1 photo
Very nice. Beautiful selection of fresh made-to-order sushi and sashimi. There were cooked options as well.
Moderate quantity of seating, including two floor-level tables for an authentic-feeling of traditional floor service, except these tables actually have leg area underneath, making them a more suitable option for someone like me, who cannot do well sitting too long directly on the floor, while still providing the experience.
Very nice servers. Fully stocked bar with a large flat-screen tv above it.
Expensive, but really, that's no surprise considering the fare. My takeout order of about eight pieces (pic is uploaded here) cost $13. -
Review from Christine W.
Austin, TX
Thrilled the QC is getting more Sushi options. When in the Quad Cities, I have visited the Red Ginger several times for both dinner and lunch. My first time, I loved the decor - clean, modern and the right amount of Asian touches with unique dinner booths. The sushi was ok, but the wine list is in need of a huge improvement. (We have mentioned it every time) Go for the cocktails if you need an adult beverage. Each time we have been back, the restaurant gets more and more cluttered with cheap Asian restaurant posters, feature signs, etc. And the TV doesn't need the shopping network or cheap TV showing. Put on an Asian movie with subtitles or a sports network - but I would suggest the owners figure out what they are trying to be.
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Review from Elizabeth D.
Akron, OH
11/18/2011
I stayed overnight in Battendorf, Iowa, and went to Red Ginger for dinner. I had the chicken yakisoba, which was delicious! It came with a nice clear soup and small salad. There was plenty of chicken, but not enough vegetable for my taste. Also, it seemed to have wheat noodles rather than soba noodles. It was still pretty darn yummy, though! Dinner came to about $10. The service was friendly and fast.
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Review from Brainmist K.
Davenport, IA
3/28/2011
The QCA has come a long way in sushi from the days when SuperTarget was the only place to have it. And amazingly, the majority of our sushi restaurants are, well, good. Better, in fact, than a lot of what I've found in bigger cities. Perhaps it's because there's a perception that Midwesterners won't touch exotic cuisine, and must be won over. If so, please keep winning us!
I just tried Red Ginger for the first time, and now I'm kicking myself for not cashing in on a local Groupon-type deal, because this place bears regular revisitation.
First, the atmosphere: Quiet (although with a game playing at the bar), with use of simple, visually soothing materials like stone and fresh bamboo plants to create an understated, elegant simplicity.
Staff were attentive, again in an understated way. There was no pestering, just a quiet monitoring of the tables to ensure everyone was satisfied and engaged.
Food? Ah, see, here's the make-or-break point. I'll eat sushi at a roadside vendors (in Japan...not so much here) if the sushi's good, and have no complaints. And I'll snub the most beautifully appointed, highest rated place in Zagat's if they serve me something not-so-fresh. Red Ginger had fresh down pat. I had the sashimi and some lovely uni, and both were just about perfect. Firm and lush, no graininess, no smell, no hints of degradation. I'd have only two requests: the fish was sightly chilled, and I prefer cool or room temp (I suspect that most Americans feel more comfortable with the idea of fish on ice, which seems to be increasingly a horrible trend); and more, please! Oh, don't worry, they don't underfeed...I just like to eat a lot.
One of these days one of our good sushi restaurants will offer an all-you-can-eat special similar to those found on the West Coast (NOT a buffet!) and I will die happy. And possibly fat. -
Review from Heather W.
Riverdale, IA
5/25/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Now with 5 visits over both lunch and dinner, I can say I have a new favorite. While I have not had any of the cooked dishes, the sushi and rolls were all delicious, especially the Tuna Martini. Yum! The edimame was hot, lightly salted and easy to pop; the kani salad was spicy without being overwhelming; the sushi was fresh and tasty. The wine selection is underwhelming, but the cocktails have been very good. Attentive staff that has improved over several weeks of dining there, a quiet restaurant for a business lunch, family dinner, or date. I will definitely recommend for all three!
