We stopped in here today after visiting the nearby Czech museum. We shared the 2 meat/2 side…read moreplate with baked beans and Cole slaw. Cole slaw is just one of those foods that you never know if it's going to be good, lol. I did ask when I ordered it if it was mayonnaise-based or vinegar based, and he told me they use both! I had the pulled pork, and I thought it was very good and a generous portion, hubs had the brisket, which he said it was very good but a different consistency than what he is used to at a barbecue joint. I was definitely not a fan of the coleslaw as I found it a too salty for my taste so hubs had that one to himself. The baked beans were very good and I liked the addition of orange and yellow peppers. There are four different kinds of sauces to choose from, and they were tasty. $26 for the two meat to side plate, along with two iced teas. Friendly service.

Great food and lunch specials. Im still full and the blue berry habanero BBQ sauce was outstanding…read more I will be back very soon.

3.5 stars. We came to NewBo to give everyone in our group the opportunity to peruse the different…read morefood kiosks and choose something that each of us wanted. My son spotted the pork tenderloin sandwich, and that clinched the deal for us. Since moving away from Iowa, this is something that is sorely missed. It was a pretty quiet weekday lunch hour when we stopped by. There was only one other customer in front of us, and the friendly gentleman behind the counter took our order and told us that it would be about 8 minutes for our order to be ready. In addition to the tenderloin, we ordered the brisket sammich and some onion rings. We were going to eat well that day. Unfortunately, things seemed to get away from him just a little bit. The people before us had also ordered two tenderloins, but for reasons unclear he only prepared their order instead of breading and frying all three of ours at once. Then some guy from DoorDash or GrubHub showed up to pick up an order, and then he had to stop everything and focus on that pickup. When he returned to the people waiting, the couple in front of us was starting to get a little impatient. He finally took care of them, and turned his attention to ours. Our tenderloin was breaded and put into the fryer. He gave it us, but we had to remind him that we had also ordered the brisket and onion rings, the latter of which he had not put into the fryer. Several minutes later our order was ready, but at this point it was over 20 minutes later. Having said all that, the food was quite good. The brisket was served in thick cuts and was tender and juicy. The tenderloin was also very good, with a nice crispy texture that didn't get soggy. It was served in a basket, and I felt that it would have been better on a plate because the tenderloin is so large that it's hard to get your hands around it when it fills up the entire basket. The onion rings were disappointing, though. I was expecting much more hearty, thick rings, but they were small and somewhat uninspired. Overall, this was a fine meal with just some logistical snags that certainly can be improved upon.

Probably my favorite barbecue sauce in the whole city. The beef brisket was excellent, it had the…read moreright amount of fatty grizzle for good flavor. The pulled pork was good tasting and was served on a quality bun,however it seemed soggy from sitting in the steam table. Don't get me wrong it was still delicious. The cornbread is amazing.

A no-frills food truck in a weird, but easy to find location. They have a handful of tables and…read morechairs on the lawn in front. Service was friendly and very quick. Prices are reasonable. The sandwich portions are generous and come with a small side portion and sliced pickles. The pulled pork comes without sauce and when we went, they only had spicy and blackberry sauce. As far as flavor, we agreed the pork was kinda dry but okay. I had the blackberry sauce, which I found runny and not so flavorful. My boyfriend had the spicy and said it was good, but the kick lingered in his mouth. My coleslaw was weak too. Overall, the location is perfect for this kind of meal. It's a reasonable price for what you get - sandwich, side, and drink. Probably great for local lunches, but we wouldn't go out of our way.

Chubbs BBQ is a fairly new food truck in the Marion area and overall I must say I'm impressed…read more They are quick, well priced and consistent. The meat has a great smokey flavor and is very tender. The baked beans have quickly become a favorite and the coleslaw is a close second. They offer huge sandwiches which include 6 oz. meat, one side and a drink for $7.50 or larger platters for around $11. They never keep me waiting long and they have many BBQ sauces to choose from including some interesting ones such as cherry habanero and blackberry. They are usually located around the corner of 7th Ave. and 44th St. in Marion behind Arnold's motor supply. So if you find yourself in the area around lunchtime it's definitely worth the stop!

I googled best tenderloin sandwich in CR and the first restaurant that popped up was The Blind Pig…read more I'm so thankful we took a chance on this little spot because the service was amazing and the food fantastic!! You can't go wrong with the flavor of the tenderloin sandwich and the sauce that came with the hot chips was phenomenal!! The whole vibe of The Blind Pig is exceptional!!

Good place to hang out and eat some American food! Decent burgers and love the pickle chips!…read morePerfectly fried! The wings were a lil salty for my taste and had to eat them with a side of their garlic dip which I love! Ordered a drink with Tamarindo Smirnoff. It was delicious! Since it was flavored vodka you really couldn't taste the alcohol on that one. They have karaoke Fridays so it was cool to hear ppl sing. The speakers were a bit loud ( reminded me of a club). Overall, good place to hang out.

Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a tiny little gem on first avenue that suffers from lack of customers. As…read moresuch, the staff were extremely attentive and friendly when I went in for a late lunch. The restaurant was clean and tidy while the dining area had that delicious smell of cooking meat that makes you drool. The food was delicious and they heaped the helpings onto my plate. It was just the perfect amount of food for me at that time. The ribs were tender and juicy, the burnt ends had a nice caramelized char, the potato was cooked well, and my corn was sweet as pie. If you haven't tried Bandana's before I highly recommend it

I usually love Bandanas when I eat there. Here's my Yelp offer to go. I paid extra for an…read moreturkey...it didn't come with the butter I requested. I'm so sad today.

There bbq is absolutely the best in town hands down there specialty sausages are to die forread more

With the road construction it took me three tries to actually get there...TomTom loses to Android…read moreand GoogleMap! Anyway, once I made it there and saw the big smokers out front with the wood stacked alongside I was encouraged... once I made it inside the smells had me convinced me I had made a good decision. Large menu board above where your order is taken is self explanatory and very clear. Service was friendly and outstanding as one progresses through the ordering and payment stages and they "assembled" my Pulled Pork Burger before my eyes. A good sized burger in it's right then topped with some succulent Pulled Pork, pickles, and two sauces (the Harmony and Havana Moon I believe). I wasn't sure about the sauce combo until the first bite...amazing! The combination of sweet and zesty is deeeeelicious. I also ordered up the Brisket Eggrolls which were amazing in their own right...I sampled all four of the CR Midnight BBQ sauces by dipping the eggroll into each one alternately. Along with the Harmony (which is, dare I say) a more traditional style sweet sauce and the Havana Moon (a Cuban inspired Mustard sauce (my favorite paired up with the Pulled Pork) are a duo of sauces that surprised me at how much I liked them.....a Blueberry and a Peach version..outstanding sauces!! I left ordering a 3 Meat Combo to go so I can enjoy a meal tonight with the Mrs as she was unable to make the trip with me today as I was in town on business. I'll add to my review later...I'm sure more positive words and pictures will be upcoming! The "at home" pics aren't quite as good...the food however was just as delicious! The 3 Meat combo (plus 3 ribs) consisted of Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, and Brisket as well as the aforementioned ribs. The meats were all top notch smokey and flavorful...the Brisket is some of the best I've had in quite awhile. The sides I've tried were the Mac & Cheese and the Baked Beans. Mac&Cheese was very well executed and the Baked Beans side was good but just a bit on the spicy side for us. I highly recommend making a trip to CR Midnight Smoker BBQ, negotiate the road construction and enjoy some amazing food, friendly folks and a casual atmosphere!

I noticed today that I have not reviewed Willie Ray's. That's pretty crazy, because I eat there A…read moreLOT. Like, I own multiple Willie Ray's t-shirts. How have I never reviewed them? Well, I guess my 500th Yelp review is as good a time as any. I don't eat potato salad, but I have to start with the potato salad because my wife loves Willie Ray's potato salad so much that I actually order it as my side just to give to her. So, I guess it's pretty good. I'm pretty sure I've had every entree at Willie Ray's. I think their best entree might actually be their barbecue chicken, but I also love their ribs. A lot of places make ribs that I think are too fatty. My guess is the ribs are the same before they go in the smoker, and the ones I consider too fatty just haven't fully rendered. Regardless, the ribs at Willie Ray's never seem too fatty, or too greasy. They're always cooked just right, and have a great flavor. The entree I get the most is probably the pulled pork. It's also very good. It's not as good as the ribs, but I usually go to Willie Ray's for lunch, and something about ribs just makes me sleepy. Their brisket is awesome, too. They seem to run out of that pretty quickly, though. If you ever go there and they have a side called chicken ro-mac, definitely try it. They don't seem to have it often. So, you don't want to pass up an opportunity to try it. Based on the name, and the flavor, I'm assuming it has Rotel tomatoes in it. Other than that, it's mac and cheese with pulled chicken. I highly recommend it. Anyway, I've never had a bad meal there, and I've had a lot of meals there.

I question ourselves: why did we wait so long? Today was our first meal from here! And it only…read moretakes one word to describe it: DELICIOUS!!!!!! Everyone was friendly and helpful.

Great food, best smoked food around, juicy smoked pulled pork, the meat was delicious, smoked…read morehotdogs were a hit with the kids

From the owner: Rudy Blues BBQ has been proudly serving the Cedar Rapids area since 2016! Open Monday, Wednesday, &…read moreFridays, come join us for fresh BBQ made daily. Now booking for graduation parties and weddings as well. Call for details!

Had a nice meal before a Paramount show. Super location. Food was good. Felt awful for our waiter-…read moreit was only him with all the tables. It took 40 minutes to get our food which gave us only minutes to eat to walk to the show. He was so busy- I never did get ketchup. We had to ask for our bill and payed when he brought the food. It wasn't his fault but made our night a bit more stressful

I visited The District CR in downtown Cedar Rapids during a recent business trip and had an overall…read moreenjoyable experience. First impressions were a bit confusing--the entrance makes you feel like you're walking into an office building. There's a door to the right with signage for what seems to be a sister bar that's only open on limited nights, but the actual restaurant is straight back. Once inside, the space is large and open, with plenty of room between tables and a sizable bar area. I sat at the bar and learned about their Whiskey Wednesday specials, which included several types of Old Fashioneds and whiskey flights. While it sounded intriguing, I opted not to partake. They also offer daily drink special themes. The menu is eclectic, with a mix of Cajun, Italian, and American fare. I went with the Cacio e Pepe with Elephant Ear (Orcchiette) pasta, and added shrimp along with a half wedge salad as a premium side. The pasta itself was delicious--perfectly cooked with a rich, peppery flavor. However, I wish the server had mentioned that the shrimp was Cajun-seasoned. While great on its own, it slightly overpowered the pasta. The wedge salad was a bit of a letdown--the lettuce was watery, which diluted the overall flavor. The dish also came with garlic bread, which was yummy. Service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and efficient. Unfortunately, it was hard to get a real read on the restaurant's vibe because it was pretty empty on a Wednesday night.

I loved the loose meat sandwich....the potato salad side was 2.50 and very small but so…read moredelicious...get the bigger one. ladies working are very kind and friendly.

Happened to be in Iowa Cory for work...and had a free afternoon and drive up to Cedar Rapids to try…read moreanother bucket list food item for me...Iowa's infamous Loose Meat Sandwich. And aptly named Loosies seemed to fit the bill! This is a very small spot off the road... it when I walked in the staff was smiling and very welcoming...true midwestern warmth! I ordered the classic loose meat sandwich with a side of beans...and this was very good!!! Kind of like a sloppy Joe sans the sauce. Beans were tasty! Great lunch and I recommend giving it a try!