Pizza King opened way back in 1965 and throughout this half-century the restaurant has been run by the same family, the Poulos. They began by serving pizza, but have long since expanded into steaks, seafood and more. Apart from this expansion of the menu, much has stayed the same in this restaurant since it opened.

Council Bluffs is proud to be home to food entrepreneurs that have opened restaurants like 712 Eat + Drink, a contemporary American restaurant named after the CB area code, Barley's, a longtime community favorite, Caddy's Kitchen & Cocktails, a modern and creative restaurant that makes scratch-made American cuisine, Christy Creme, the local's favorite ice cream shop, Pizza King, an award-winning steakhouse, and Primo's Mexican Restaurant, an authentic Mexican restaurant dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients.

Established in 1965, Pizza King not only has pizza but steaks, seafood, pasta, salads, sandwiches, chicken, pork chops and desserts, including tiramisu and baklava — all served in a huge old-fashioned dining room. This restaurant may have the most misleading name in the industry. Established in 1965, it not only has pizza but steaks, seafood, pasta, salads, sandwiches, chicken, pork chops and desserts, including tiramisu and baklava — all served in a huge old-fashioned dining room.

Pizza King is an extremely popular Council Bluffs pizza place, with the same family having operated the business since the restaurant’s inception in 1965. This family-focused business model translates to the experience you’ll have during a visit, as friendly service is of the utmost importance to Pizza King. While their extensive menu includes prime rib, steaks and seafood, Pizza King places a particular emphasis on pizza, as can be inferred by their name.

Founded in 1965, this family-owned pizza joint has been honored both locally and statewide with reader’s choice awards and even recognition from Iowa’s State House of Representatives. Pizza King is all about made-from-scratch thin-crust pizza, prime rib, and seafood served with a smile. You can also find specials for veal, chicken fried steak, and more.

Why: Pizza King is an old-school Italian steakhouse with an emphasis on pizza. They’ve been serving families since 1965 and regularly win the Reader’s Choice awards for best steaks, pizza and service. For something a little different, try Danny’s Special, a Canadian bacon-beef-pepperoni combo pizza accented with cream cheese and some veggies.

Pizza King is an extremely popular Council Bluffs pizza place, with the same family having operated the business since the restaurant’s inception in 1965. This family-focused business model translates to the experience you’ll have during a visit, as friendly service is of the utmost importance to Pizza King.

Local institution serving up legendary pizza pies with crispy crusts and gooey cheese. Try creative toppings, hearty sandwiches, and beloved Italian-American comfort food. Cozy, no-frills spot perfect for family meals or takeout.

Clayton liked the sea salt we found on the crust of a margherita pizza at the Pizza King in Council Bluffs and the simple execution of the margherita at Ragazzi’s. And, of course, the incredible Shrooms pizza at Pitch.

I had never eaten here until my ex dragged me there years ago. From the outside, it's pretty unassuming, looks like a big scuzzy pizza joint. Walk in through the front doors and holy shit is that a chandelier?!