We were in Cedar Rapids for a concert at the Paramount Theater and discovered this treasure…read more Though I didn't snap many pics photos, the interior was classy, yet casual. Our dinner was wonderful and two weeks later my husband still raved about the fried chicken sandwich! Service was good, considering how busy they were but we had a little frustration taking care of our tab when we mentioned we were headed to a show and needed to be headed there,

After many visits tried the Captain crunch fish appetizer. Incredibly good…read more The Witches Slap brew was also amazing! One of the best burgers in town. Wish they had some more burger variations. Sweet potato fries were the best Ive tried anywhere!

When traveling, I always visit local, independent restaurants. The Map Room is a gem!…read more A wide variety of burgers, with house made vegan options. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great decor and comfortable booths. Fantastic service! Attentive without hovering. 10/10

The locals already know what I am about to tell you: The Map Room is truly a perfect restaurant…read more The intentionally eclectic menu offers something for everyone, so long as they like a LOT of flavor, and the burgers in particular, are *REALLY* good. Service is exceptionally welcoming and friendly, and if I lived in Cedar Rapids, I would be here at least twice a week.

This place is adorable, small intimate setting with your faves, now back to the food, everything…read morewas delicious, from the apps to the main dish, it was my first time, but my friends had been previous times and i was impressed to say the least, you won't be disappointed at all!! Also the sourdough bread was delicious, we had a couple rounds, ha ha, and that butter, as the saying goes, smooth like butter baby! ( It literally was) Check this place out and get your reservation now

After experiencing fine dining through living on the West Coast and traveling internationally, I…read morewas excited to learn that the town I grew up in had a restaurant that offered a tasting menu. I knew I had to try it on a recent visit back home. My experience was mixed. The excellent: our table service was next level with each dish being thoroughly explained. We were educated on the thought process behind each wine pairing as well. Between each course our table was cleaned and we were presented with fresh silverware. The great: the food was presented beautifully and our meal looked incredibly impressive. The interior definitely invoked the Brooklyn vibes that inspired the restaurant in the first place. It feels very upscale hipster. The disappointing: though the overall experience was tasty and texturally perfect, each dish we tried had some overpowering element and flavors were not balanced. After the tuna crudo all I could taste was celery, after the morel mushroom pasta all I could taste were the pungent chive blossoms, and the trout skin/asparagus were over-grilled and I felt like I was eating a well prepared charcoal briquette. Maybe I'll give this place another try next time I'm in town and hope the flavors make as much sense as the rest of the experience.

5/5 Everything…read moreexceeded my expectations. I was impressed with every single dish. They serve Roasterie coffee from Kansas City. And gave us a to-go cup when we left. I'm still dreaming about the grilled cheese and Oreo cheesecake. The eggs Benedict was standout. My husband ordered the steak and eggs and the chimichurri was delicious. For a Cedar Rapids, Iowa hotel restaurant - I'm blown away. I might make a return trip just for the Oreo cheesecake.

We enjoyed a very nice dinner at Class Act at the Kirkwood Hotel. Service was wonderful and all…read morethe food tasty and well presented. Duck poutine with local curds from Dan and Debbie's was so good. The ribeye with tomato butter was lovely. The pecan crusted walleye with Creole Cream had a little kick but didn't overwhelm the fish. Check them out!

We went to Emil's last weekend. They were busy, but the staff did a great job getting us seated…read more Their Rueben is the best! The Nachos were also good! We had Danielle has a waitress and she was attentive, prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is great and they flow people through at a good pace! Definitely coming back!

Great experience. Service was on point. Food was terrific. Specials are a great value. Will go back…read morewhen I am in the area.

I was back at The Hip-Stir last night to celebrate a family event. We made a reservation for 6 and…read moresat at a table near the front. The vibe of Hip-Stir ha always been cool and kinda niche and this was no exception. If you don't know that they changed up their menu.. they did. It's not bad by any means, but I am pretty heartbroken about them removing the Spinach Artichoke dip. It was the best around and I'll be overjoyed when it returns. The new menu still features ramen, sandwiches and other yummy dishes. I ordered a side of Mac and cheese with my entree and the food was out in about 20 minutes which is great! Unfortunately my Mac and cheese was forgotten- our server apologized and went to "get that started", no worries. The next time our server was at our table I inquired about it again since it had been about 10 minutes, but she had forgotten yet again. She rushed back to "get it started", ok. At this point everyone was getting full and I didn't even want it anymore, but she returned a few minutes later with it. A little frustrating. The ramen has changed, unfortunately. My sister ordered the spicy pork (which has historically been amazing) and didn't even finish it, which is pretty weird for her lol. I tasted nothing but soy sauce and spice. I'm not sure where the aromatics went, but they need to bring them back asap. Don't order the carrot cake. It was served over coffee (yes, hot coffee) which ruined it. The cake was overly soggy and tasted of nothing but the coffee flavor. I'm sure it would have been great without it, the frosting looked great. I'll probably be back and love supporting the Fun not Fancy group in CR, but last night was a miss.

This is the second NYE we have spent at The Hip Stir. The service is great, ambiance is great and…read morethe food is unique a d great as well. We had a party of 10 and we all ordered different things. My husband and I got the cheese curds. The honey Lemon aioli was a legit surprise and was SO good. My husband got salmon and loved the vinegrette salad dressing. I got the chicken marsala gnocchi. It was rich and salty and delicious. I've never had anything quite like it. I also enjoyed being able to enjoy the Tinsel pop up decorations as well.

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.

There is nothing like supporting local. But when that local place also has heart and great food it…read moreis unmatched. I reached out in hopes to surprise a friend with some of their famous food and the response was quick and friendly. I soon came to learn so much more about them as people and business owners. They live a full busy life and support animals. Now who could ask for anything more!! The food was amazing and hit the spot for my friend who just complete his cancer treatment. Jer and Draya are amazing humans wonderful cooks. Thank you does not say enough.

I had breakfast . Eggs, American fries, ham and rye toast. Everything was good. A nice ham slice ,…read morepotatoes cooked as I asked, crispy. Service was great, prices are a good value, it was like eating in a home town diner. I went back before the week was over....that tells a lot.

So delicious Will definitely come back…read moreFast and convient Friendly & Family Atmosphere