First off, the owner Cale is a true renaissance man....Secondly the setting and food is second to…read morenone. As a food connoisseur who has tried no less than 50 daily specials and eaten their virtually every Friday since it opened... If you are familiar with Cliff's and live in Linn County you are missing out. I would still like to reconsider the fireman's pole idea to connect my office to the restaurant for those cold winter days....

I love a good dive bar. This place may be the perfect dive bar. I absolutely loved it. Great layout…read morewith bar seating and dining seating spread throughout the facility. Clean bathrooms, entertaining decor and the service was terrific. Great variety of beers. And the food while just "dive bar food" according to the owner was both creative and excellent. We tried a variety of stuff and everything we tried was awesome. The owner Cale stopped by and had a decent conversation with us. Great guy shortly after his wife stopped by and couldn't be more friendly. I can't say enough about this place. If you're in the area, it's a must see! I was in the area for a couple of days and tried to go back the next day, but it was Wall the wall packed so we moved onto another place that didn't nearly live up to this one. I hope you get to stop in. I'm sure you'll enjoy!

A great place for drinks, bartender and the people are very welcoming. We just moved to Iowa a…read morecouple months and are trying different places for cocktails and drinks. I'm really liked how friendly everyone is at this bar. I definitely think we will be back!!

A small dive with an interesting cast of characters. A friendly group from the bartenders to the…read morelocals who all know each other, but are happy to show you silly youtube videos or chat with you. The jukebox has just about any favorites your could ask for, and the pinball, pool tables, and shuffleboard in the back allow for a little room to unwind without sitting by the bar. Nothing flashy, but just a place to get a good drink with the people from the surrounding neighborhoods.

My last review of this place was 8 years ago, this place has changed quite a bit. The inside was…read moretotally redone and it is much brighter and cleaner. The food is much better too. I had the grinder and it had some wonderful flavors, the coleslaw was kind of plane. There is a local lunch crowd but they have plenty of seating if you want to bring a small group. Service with a smile and a friendly word, what more can you ask for. Definitely a place to come back and enjoy as the menu has plenty to offer.

Great food and service! Haven't been here since the remodel. It's larger, appeared cleaner, and had…read morea lot more room. Went here to watch football with some friends. The employees were attentive and fast. You never had an empty drink. We ordered wings and pretzel bites. The wings were big, crispy, and hot. I liked the sweet chili sauce on them. The pretzels were just ok. The only thing I think to work on is making sure all the football games are playing since a lot of people come to watch games that aren't on local. I didn't see pizza on the menu, but looks like it was a special and I saw some people get a large pizza. Looked good! Will be back!

Fun, Cedar Rapids dive bar that does karaoke sometimes and also serves very cheap drinks. It is the…read moreepitome of a neighborhood Dive.

We have visited this place multiple times and we have not had a bad experience…read more The management is moving in the right direction. There is trivia, karaoke, bingo and occasional live bands. There is even free pool one night. Every Saturday morning there is a loaded Bloody Mary that is fantastic. The staff are super friendly, as are most of the patrons. It is a very comfortable atmosphere. This is a "cash only" bar so keep that in mind. Stop by and have a beverage any time you come you will feel welcome.

A nice local bar close to Coe College and the Interstate. They serve can/bottle beer (no on tap…read moreselection), and decent selection of hard liquor. Teresa "T" and Amanda are excellent bartenders and will keep your drinks cold and serve you up a basic list of warm food from the kitchen. Prices are respectable and there is a nice mix of patrons.

Mary provides excellent service!!! 6 beers on tap with frosty mugs! We were looking for a new dive…read morebar to try and we stumbled upon it. They even have food here and then roasted chicken was great! Mary makes all kinds of cocktails and they have really cool glasses that hold the shot and chaser all in one. Activities and specials every night. Pool tournaments on fridays. Nice music set up too. Great local bar with friendly service! We'll be back!! Thanks Mary!!!

What a spot if you want great food and funky cool atmosphere that is your spot…read more Highlights include the pickle fries, Cubano sandwich and Patty melt. When you're here give this place a go.

The food was around 4 stars, but my service and treatment left a lot on the table, and none if it…read morewas my change. We called in to get carry out and I'm glad we did. We got some Sunday dinner and there was a band playing. As soon as I walk in, I get stopped and get told there's a $5 cover charge. No biggie I explain I called ahead and she directed me to the bar to get my food. (When I ordered over the phone they didn't tell me my total, there's a 4% additional fee for credit cards) The bartender takes my name and goes to grab my food, she comes back with food and total. Of course I didn't have perfect change ready and gave her extra. She took my money to the register and just left me stranded and out to dry. I finally found another employee to right their wrongs, he grabbed her and she went back to the register. She comes back and shoves my change across the bar. She seemed like I was the one being the problem. If this was my "friendly neighbor bar" I'd be calling my realtor.

Couldn't have asked for a better burger. Fun atmosphere, fun server. Will be one of my go to places.read more

Saturday night and we didn't feel like cooking. My husband wanted a good burger because he had one…read morethe night before and it was lackluster. We arrived around 545 and Tornado's was FULL! Even with everyone standing around the doorway (there is not much in the way of a waiting area), I was spotted right away and they took my name and said it would be a 30-40 minute wait. Turns out it was only about 20 minutes and we were seated in a comfy booth. The servers were super efficient given how busy it was. We ordered the cheese curds and they were nice and hot. I especially liked them because I prefer breading over beer battered. I ordered the F-3 with sweet potato fries and marshmallow. The sweet potato fries were a little soft/soggy even though they looked burnt, and the burger was a little more red than pink, but that's just a personal preference. It was still a solid burger. My husband ordered the F-3 Both, which looked delicious, and the cheese and jalapeno macaroni salad is always a win. My son ordered the F-4 with FF. He's loves a good burger, and wanted to eat it all, but the portion was large enough that he just couldn't. It was loud and energetic, and we had to talk a little louder, but overall it was a nice dinner out with good food!

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.

Last night, I went to Pub 217 on a Tuesday evening. The place was lively, with groups of people on…read moreone side and the bar area a bit more relaxed, which is where I sat with my sister. We came for happy hour and ordered an appetizer of wings. The wings were fantastic, and the cocktails were enjoyable, but it did take a while for someone to take our order, which was a little frustrating as I was trying to catch the happy hour specials. Eventually, the bartender came over, apologized for the wait, and was super friendly with a great personality. I've also ordered lunch from here several times, and my favorite dish is the Bruschetta Salad, which I get every time. It's a perfect option when dining with a group. Another thing I love about Pub 217 is the seasonal décor - they always do a great job switching it up throughout the year!

Our go-to place for pre-show meal and drinks for any event at the Paramount. Short walk to the…read morevenue. Still very affordable and great service. Mike the bartender was great!

I was at Double Z last week after hearing it mentioned on the radio…read more I was actually there with a friend and we loved the place. It was comfortable during the lunch hour and the food was delicious! Moving forward, I liked the place so much I entered a contest that same local radio station is doing to win lunch there! Did I mention REALLY GOOD FOOD!