LemonGrass Cafe

The Lemongrass Cafe has swiftly become my favorite restaurant. Every visit has been a consistent escape from the poor service culture that seems to exist today. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is amazing and the service is thoughtful. You may see me there on any given Tuesday.

The food was average and the restaurant inviting. Several people recommended coming here for great food; however, I found the Pad Thai and Buddha rolls lacking flavor and somewhat oily. Service was fast, but the restaurant was empty and they were closing early. The atmosphere was very inviting. But, that does not overcome food quality. I probably will not be back as a first choice.

Green curry spice was great! Portion was sufficient for one person. Menu design and presentation was beautiful.

First-time diners here. Very tasty food, and I'm not a big Asian cuisine person. Wait staff were pleasant and responsive, almost to the point of clairvoyance. We'll try to make it back here sometime when we are again in Moline.

Not only is the food amazing, the staff are all such wonderful people. My favorite dish is the Thai Dirty Rice, and they have THE best cocktail in the quad cities called the Big River. An absolute must for anyone wanting to try some of the best Thai food that the Quad Cities has to offer 💕

Best Pad Thai in the Quad Cities. I've tried Pad Thai from other restaurants but Lemongrass Pad Thai is the best, especially when you have it with pork belly and shrimp and an extra wedge of lime for more lime juice over the dish!

From the greeting by the staff to the farewell, "Thank you so much," the place was very friendly and welcoming. We visited at the end of the lunch service, as the busy weekday working people headed back to work. We were impressed with the servers efficiency and incredible attention to cleanliness after every customer left. The food was very tasty. The green curry was advertised as spicy, and it definitely was. My wife had the Pad Thai which was good for someone who didn't want intensely spiced food. They serve many local craft beers. For those that are in a hurry this is a great stop, and if you have time to savor the flavors and the brews you will not be disappointed.

Everything we had tasted incredibly fresh. All of the veggies were amazing. The food had just enough heat to make it enjoyable. If you are looking for quality Asian Food, you don't have to look any further. The service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly.

I haven't dined in Lemongrass but have tried their food via take out from family and friends dropping it off from when they go. The food is fine. I would eat it but nothing special enough that has made me go visit in person. There are many other Asian restaurants that are closer that are tasty and have great flavor. But if you're in the area, it's worth stopping by and giving it a shot.

This is one of the best Thai food restaurants I've been to. The food we excellent. I had the Yellow curry. Service was quick and courteous. Don't miss this place if you're in the area.

I took no chances and went there as soon as they opened at 4pm, this place is super cute and has a great mural on the wall that's fun to look at, the service was great, the food was fast and fresh. I got the Gra Pow with shrimp, the flavor and the level of spicy was perfect really enjoyed my early dinner!

Everything about this dining establishment is superb! Service is always great, food is excellent, and the ambiance is perfect! 11/10 would recommend!

lovely establishment food is delicious would recommend the curry and fried rice and wings were delicious. The people that work here are very quick good serivce. Ambiance is excellent the music is lovely and lights are perfect would come again!

We came here during a volunteer event to get some lunch. It was amazing! The best Thai food in the quad cities. The larb is definitely not served how some of us have had it before but it was still good. The dirty rice and coconut soup was absolutely phenomenal. The interior looks like it's been redone and it's a great place to come and relax.

I have lived in the quad cities for 22 years and Lemongrass has been one of my favorite restaurants. It opened shortly after we moved to Moline and it has been a staple ever seen. They have wonderful food and wait staff. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and friendly. Food is fresh and very tasty. I have never had a bad dish.

Best tasting Asian cuisine I have had anywhere flavor profile was fantastic the Lemongrass dish was a great surprise you should try it yum

Service and ambiance was great! We tried the lemongrass bomb and the pad Thai with chicken. Both dishes were delicious! The lemongrass bomb could definitely be shared by 3 people, there were 2 of us and we still had a whole meal for tomorrow. I would also recommend coming for an early dinner or be prepared to wait a bit. We went at 5 on a Saturday and didn't have any problems, but if you come around 6 or later there may be a little wait to be seated.

The neighborhood looks rough but the food is hands down the best Thai food I've ever eaten. Restaurant is clean and has a modern funky vibe. Service was great as well.

My favorite place for Pineapple fried rice or pad thai! Great service and great food. Fast pick up orders too.

Friendly service and a good atmosphere. Try the spicy pork belly. It is delicious. For the main course I chose the fried chicken. It was good and crispy.

Went while just looking for a Thai restaurant and it turned out to be a hidden gem. Had the curry chicken and it was one of the best I've had, seasoned just right and spice level was perfect! Had a casual feel and the staff was attentive.

My son and I split the crispy lard. Very much enjoyed that. I had the Zen Garden with shrimp. I think it could have been saucier and more heat. The shrimp was definitely over cooked. My wife got the Pad Thai noodles. The description does say sweet but was too sweet for her. Needed more nuts and curry sauce. She asked for more curry sauce and got a bowl of coconut curry soup. I also wish that they offered some kind of steak dish?

Great local spot with excellent Asian flavors. The service was quick and friendly too. A terrific spot for luck lunch or dinner. Moo grob gra pow was incredible!!! Can't recommend enough.

Good service and good food. Friendly Staff when is about questions regarding the menu. Food portions are very decent.

Excellent lunch break- food, service, ambiance. good food selection. Fast service. Definitely worth it.

Excellent food, superior service and recommend for a great Thai meal. They will make it anyway you want it including substituting vegetables. I can't eat carrots so they substituted broccoli in the dish. Only place ai know that will do this kind of thing.

"This is the best food we've had in a long time" - my husband. Also he doesn't care that much about what we eat as food is basically just fuel for him so hearing that coming from him was a big deal! Flavors were phenomenal and service was great. If you have the chance to try the coconut soup definitely give it a go!

Ok. Good not great. Service was good as I waited about ten minutes for my takeout. While the ingredients seemed fresh, flavor was average.

If you like Thai food, this is one of the best around. The service is excellent and the food is the best. Great atmosphere in downtown Moline, as well.

Wow! Talk about food with lots of flavor! The soups here are outstanding. I have never gotten the same thing twice because I like to try something different each time. This restaurant is always very crowded when I go. I feel like the prices are fair for the amount of work and preparation needed to make these meals. Everyone seems nice and friendly as they are working.

Loved my meal. Nice ambiance, though I got it to go. Pad Keemao was great. The cashier was very bright and friendly.

Food is too sweet for a thai dish. Service is great and very nice staff. The place is nice and has some great ambiance.

One of my favorite places. Never had a dish that disappointed me. Great vegetarian options too!

Food is amazing and the atmosphere is great! Fast and clean service. Went back the next day!!

Based on other's reviews, we got off 1-80 on our way from Chicago to Omaha to try Lemongrass Cafe for lunch, and we are so glad we did! From the buddha rolls to my poor man's noodles, every bite was delicious. My fellow diners enjoyed their mains, too. TIP: if a dish says it's spicy/hot on the menu, believe it!!! The service was very friendly and prompt, and the space was welcoming with a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Good selection. Green curry with shrimp was fantastic-very spicy as stated on menu- you won't be disappointed.

Great find. Good food. Pad me mao delicious and whole party very pleased. Affordable and tasty!

Read the reviews and had rather high expectations. Lemongrass did not disappoint. Dining alone, I only ordered one dish: Pad Thai. It was the best I've had in quite some time, perhaps dating back 20 years to good meals enjoyed at Thai restaurants in West Hollywood. Very generous portion, which was appreciated after biking 60 miles earlier in the day along the Hennepin Canal. Took my takeout to Wake Brewery and paired it with their nice ESB (Wake Sink Fast-Let Go; brewed with Sichuan peppercorns). The next day, I was going to go for lunch but they were doing some work on the kitchen and weren't open. Will go again if I'm ever in Moline in the future. Restaurant is conveniently located downtown and parking was relatively easy.

Great Thai food! Loved the location and atmosphere. Service was great! Reasonably rice with large portions!

Crab Cheese Won Ton 10/10 Pad Thai 10/10 Wor Won Ton Soup 10/20 Thai Dirty Rice 9/10 Cashew Lover 10/10

Food is consistently good. It can sometimes take a while to get your order. I highly recommend the kimchi fried rice with chicken.

What a wonderful spot! Food, ambience and service. A hidden Midwest gem. I had the lemongrass soup and it was so good. Absolutely will return.

Food was good, ordered basically the chicken fried rice, it had a nice twist to it with a lot of flavor. Would like a bit more spice but just my preference

Like the atmosphere, service was very quick and the Phad Thai and Gra Pow (just the right amount of spicy) were very very good, prices reasonable. Would recommend!

ATMOSPHERE: Tight quarters-a cute little place. Not too many seats. It's not great for groups. SERVICE: The service is the reason I almost gave this restaurant a 4. They mean well, but they took forever to get out drinks out. FOOD: By far the best part about this place. Incredibly generous portions and all food was cooked very well. The meat was fantastic and flavorful and the rice was delicious.

Ordered pad thai and chicken pot stickers, both were extremely delicious and the portion for the pad thai was amazingly generous. The owners were amazing and very helpful while I was there to order to go.

This place is amazing!! The food is incredible, probably the best Thai I've ever had, and the staff is so friendly! Everything on the menu is delicious. My personal favorite is the Khao Soi.

This place is very aunthentic! We went for the lunch special (its 11.99). Came with soup of the day (today it was chicken vegetable soup) very flavorful. Also Korean slaw which I've never had and I loved it. And Vietnamese hand roll vegetable roll with this peanut sweet sauce. And assorted fruits. I got the Pad keeMao with chicken. It wasn't too spicy and it was jammed jammed with flavor! Everything I had tasted amazing. Definitely worth the trip to Moline!

They are nice. The food was great and it was a large portion of chicken pad Thai. COVID-19: they have the tables within good distance. All the workers wear masks. There is a barrier between each table. I appreciate the extra steps they took to take care of their workers and guests.

Delicately crispy egg rolls. Pleasant service . Delicious cocktail, lemongrass park to die for.

This place is incredible! Kind and constant service without have to ask, inexpensive huge portions ($15 for the plate of food in front of me)! Gluten free options (when asked) with knowledgeable servers! And some of the most delicious food I've had! Completely worth stopping at if you're GF and passing through Moline!

The service was fantastic. Very friendly, quick, & checked on us multiple times throughout our time there. Atmosphere was fantastic & clean. The food was okay. I felt like portion wise, it was not worth the price. The taste and quality was a little salty too. I would recommend if you're looking for Asian fusion. Something different from traditional Asian cuisine but some familiarity

We visit Moline for work annually and everyone raves about this place, it was closed for remodeling last time so this was our first time in. I was expecting the sun and moon based on reviews so maybe my expectations were too high. The place is cute, lively music and very attentive service. All these rave reviews about the food, which is what you can expect at any decent Thai place... maybe I'm spoiled from all the great Thai cooking where I live, and we have it often. Or maybe we ordered the wrong dishes. ‍ Anyway! 5 stars because I have no reason to dock them based on my projecting Thai food snobbery. We will be back next year!

Refused service an hour before Ambiance looked shady Unable to comment on food since service was refused

OK. This was just okay but I concede I'm spoiled when it comes to Asian food given (1) I'm Asian and (2) I travel quite a bit and spoiled by Asian eats everywhere. My college self would have enjoyed it more since there weren't a lot of Asian eateries. (1) Server was nice but messed up MY order and I waited around an extra 15 minutes to make me the wor wonton soup. When it finally came out, it wasn't what i expected. Wontons were very DRY ground white chicken. Would have been better if they were pork. Noodles were meh. Broth was bland. The server did NOTHING in terms of the inconvenience and basically blamed it on me ordering the "wrong thing". She insisted I would have liked something spicy. When I told her I'm not a fan of spicy, she looked at me like I had two heads. (2) Hubby did enjoy the very saucy yakisoba noodles with tofu. He ate the whole bowl. (3) We both enjoyed the crab rangoons and the orange dipping sauce. (4) Good list of alcohol choices. Hubby enjoyed his cherry bomb IPA from a local IOWA brewery. (5) No desserts. None. No mango sticky rice. Nothing. WTH??? I don't think we'll be stopping by any time soon.

Horrible service. They offer gift cards but don't let you redeem them online. I've called 10 times and unable to connect with anyone. It rings twice and then goes straight to a full mailbox. I will not be ordering from here any longer.

Used to be my favorite pad thai place (also only pad thai place i've tried since moving here, i'm sure there are other great ones) before I experienced the terrible customer service. I placed an online pickup order asking for the peanuts on the pad thai to be on the side and also asked if they could make it a little spicy in the comments. My fiancé picked up the food and brought it home to find that the peanuts were not on the side (but we ignored it) and the food was UNBEARABLY spicy. I absolutely love spicy food and make all my food spicy. I tried to eat it and realized I couldn't so we drove back and explained the situation. The lady argued with us saying that she used extra hot sauce on it and we explained we asked for a little spicy and she basically laughed in our face saying it's what we asked for. Then we explained the peanuts were not on the side and she told us we need to be more clear with our directions next time and they will not remake the food in the future. I found our interaction to be very rude. We will be finding a new pad thai place.