You haven't lived if you haven't tried Poimen's bao buns yet. I tried their food truck last summer…read moreat Cedar Rapid's Community STEM Day. The staff was very helpful explaining the items on their menu. I tried their bao bun trio based on their recommendation. I let my sister take a bite of each and she ended up making me take them away so she didn't finish them. It was the best food I have had in a LONG time. Next time, I am going to try their tofu that I hear is phenomenal. You can follow their Facebook page to see where they will be (the downtown farmer's market, etc). They also have a bao bun bar catering option.

Great food and friendly service. The buns were awesome. Fresh food and crisp toppings.read more

Fantastic supper club experience. Salad bar has all of the favorites, and our entrees (prime rib,…read morecoconut shrimp, salmon, and ribs) were great. Owner was present and the staff provided great service. Very clean and well cared for establishment. Highly recommend, and we will be back.

Great bourbon selection for those who enjoy a good bourbon drink…read more Food was great! It's been years since I've been here but gonna have to visit more frequently when I'm in town. Service was great. We were there after a holiday so it was fairly quiet. Nice clean restaurant. Been around for years. Ribeye steak was cooked perfectly to order and sides were great. Definitely recommend. Sorry I forgot to take pics of the food!

A return visit to Duck City Bistro! Love the circus atmosphere with the chef standing in front of…read morethe case and presenting and describing the daily specials with a flourish when you first walk into the restaurant. One of the appetizers was a morel mushroom soup which was downright exquisite. They also had a 30 oz lightly smoked lobster tail. We didn't get that but noticed several people did and it looked amazing. There is a range of seafood, beef, chicken, duck, etc.; all with interesting presentations. And the desserts are great too. We had the carrot cake and a chocolate chip cookie with toppings. The cookie was about 6 inches in diameter! Duck City Bistro is an all around fun time with great food and epic presentations. No ordinary dishes need apply here!

I am writing this review to warn future patrons of the hidden price gouging that goes on at this…read morerestaurant. We dined on February 13th-we were excited, as our reservation was made due to an enthusiastic review of a friend. There was a bit of a show from the owner when he was introducing the featured items, which we found endearing. The drinks were good, although hardly uniform, as multiple people in our party ordered the same drink but they were served in different glasses with varying levels of alcohol. The menu was heavy on the steak and seafood, and there were no prices listed. We ordered the duck (signature dish) and the crab legs. No mention from the waitress on any pricing (and shame on us for not asking). The meal was good, although nothing outstanding. We were happy with our experience until the bill came. The crab legs alone were $300!!! Our jaws hit the floor. We have dined in many upscale restaurants (Manhattan, Miami, Chicago) and we have NEVER paid close to that price tag for crab legs. We spoke to the owner Jerry, and he issued excuse after excuse. He stated that he paid "$100 per pound" and our order consisted of 1.5 pounds...so we were up-charged $150?! He was incredibly defensive and non-apologetic regarding our experience. Our take home point to him was if you're going to charge that amount of money for a singular menu item, you need to disclose the price when people order. Our bill was over $500 for mediocre food and left us with such a poor experience. That's more than we spend on an entire month dining out. We felt swindled and taken advantage of. Shame on us for not asking the price, and shame on Jerry and this restaurant for charging such an outrageous price for a menu item. BEWARE!!! We will never eat here again-largely because of the terrible response we got from the owner when we expressed our frustration and the lack of transparency with the menu.

This place is a hidden gem! My teenage son was hungry and couldn't wait until after grocery…read moreshopping, so we stopped in on a whim. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who not only provided him with an amazing meal but introduced him to real lemonade (something he refused with me) as she had pineapple lemonade for sale too. We brought him home and immediately his father and sister wanted to know what smelled so good. Already making plans for a weeknight order from Sugapeach.

Soul food from SweetiePie!! Cafeteria style seating. Very large. I chose fish and chicken with…read morecoleslaw and Mac/cheese. They are not big on seasoning which is fine by me as I limit my salt intake. The fish fried to absolute perfection. Chicken was juicy which is hard to find in most restaurants. Mac could use more mixed in cheese vs just on top but good. Coleslaw was outstanding. Yes, the lemonade is great. Different varieties available. The menu I found to be difficult to understand. It had to be broken down for me. Service was outstanding by the owner, kind lady. Plenty of parking, strip mall. I would definitely go again if ever passing through.

Bread Garden is a number of things: bakery, generous wine and beer section, cheese monger, grocery…read morestore, deli, and patio. I probably missed a couple descriptors, as I really needed another visit to wind around this place some more. I left with a single beer (for an evening nightcap at my hotel room) and a scone (for the next morning). I appreciated the friendly help as I might have looked confused as I wandered along.

I went here for dinner and it was on a friday night and they had great happy hour specials for…read morecheese platters, sandwiches and salads. the service was really nice and excellent in answering questions and the salad was really flavorful, great ingredients and good portion size. the accompanying bread was also really good

What a great lunch. The food is fresh, tasty and just the right spicy. My fussy boy said "Cake!"…read moreand dug in . The ultimate compliment. They do lunch weekdays and dinner Monday and Friday. Try the Rubens Tacos - they sound strange but are amazing!

From the owner: Sharing the love one uniquely, delicious taco at a time! Everything is made fresh to order here,…read moregood food is our passion.

This restaurant has outstanding Chinese food with entrees large enough for two meals. We regularly…read morego for lunch and these specials include an appetizer, entree with starch option, drink, and orange slice. The staff is friendly and establishment very clean.

Quick service. Food was nice and hot. I could have used a bit more fried rice and less sauce in my…read morelunch combo, but overall, not bad for a lunch stop. Plus, unlike most Chinese restaurants, they are open on Mondays.

Ordered classic table service, not hibachi or Korean bbq, and had a great experience…read more Kind and courteous staff, good sushi, and the stir fried Udon and General Tao's were amazing! Look forward to returning to try the bbq.

My Bradley student loves sushi so we are always on the hunt for a good place. Went here for an…read moreearly dinner and was at first worried that the sign out front did not mention sushi. Went inside and was delighted by the lovely decor and seating area for sushi. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Found a great sushi special depending on how hungry you are. We had gyoza, small salad, miso soup and sushi rollls. We both were very happy with our food and plan to go back again the next time we visit.

We were in the area hiking at Starved Rock and came upon this gem. The food was DELICIOUS! I had…read morepupusas and yuca frita, everything tasted so fresh! I highly recommend stopping here for a meal!

From the owner: Welcome to Pupuseria El Encanto, the Illinois Valley's first restaurant dedicated to authentic…read moreSalvadoran cuisine. Here, you’ll experience the vibrant flavors and traditional dishes of El Salvador, from savory pupusas and fresh curtido to sweet nuegados and piping hot coffee. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the rich heritage and unique tastes of Salvadoran food, right here in your community.

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!