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    The Hip-Stir

    4.2 (84 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken marsala gnocchi
    Kat B.

    This is the second NYE we have spent at The Hip Stir. The service is great, ambiance is great and the 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.

    Chicken masala gnocchi
    Erica L.

    Great holiday atmosphere (Dec '25) and the service was good. My friend and I tried the relish plate, and then I had the savory beef ramen and my friend had the chicken Marsala gnocchi. They serve some bread and spread at the table as well that was tasty. The relish tray was good but didn't really care for the deviled eggs. My ramen was decent but really salty. And the gnocchi was ok but also too salty. I'd give this place another shot maybe but would probably try something else instead.

    Le Shmashburger  Mac & Cheese
    Gregory G.

    First time here and I'll be back again soon. Enjoyed our dinner start to finish. The staff was fast and friendly. The decor is not easily described but it is randomly fun with exposed brick, barrel booths, doors on the ceiling, etc. The lighting however stood out among this, creating a warm atmosphere. As far as the meals were concerned, my friend enjoyed his salmon curry rice bowl so much so that he would come back soon and have it again. He had a mixed drink during their happy hour specials. I ordered the smash burger, the two patties had American cheese on them and sat on a warm, fresh brioche bun. The bun was in a demi glaze sauce (I ate it with a fork) and it had a terrifically tangy tartar sauce. Whoever does the sauces in this place deserves a medal - the glaze and tartar are wipe your plate with a roll to get every last drop, good. I had Mac and cheese as a side, white cheddar, it had a nice flavor and the noodles were cooked properly. The cheese was a little more liquid than gooey but that's a personal preference. I had a fountain root beer so nothing special there. Given the ambiance of the place I expected a craft or bottled root beer but that's neither here nor there. I'll be back and will try the chicken Alfredo next time.

    1lb bone-in wings | honey buffalo sauce | togarashi | tajin | cucumber | ranch
    Danielle S.

    Was recommended by the salon next door modern valley hair co, that I Must try the buffalo wings, got a lovely sit at the bar and order just that and let me say they are one of the best buffalo wings I've ever had, they are not your traditional Buffalo wings, 1lb bone-in wings honey buffalo sauce, togarashi, tajin, cucumber. So much flavor in every bite and loved it was kind of like a dry rub my sticky. The services was fantastic and I hope they keep the Christmas lights up on the bar.

    Coconut shrimp ramen
    April Y.

    The best food I've had in or around Cedar Rapids. We had the shmash burger and the coconut shrimp ramen - delicious! The atmosphere is SO cute and fun - even in the bathroom. I also had a pretty good Hefe on tap.

    Unique sitting/dining
    Johnny G.

    Overall, a good experience. Very cool and relaxed vibe with a great decor and layout. Bar area was nice and the service was good as well. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced.

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    Ambiance was inviting, staff was not. To give them the benefit, it was busy. Recommend getting reservations.

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    This small bar has great ambiance. Really unique aesthetic and unique dishes. We loved the privacy of the booths shaped with old barrels.

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    Good food and drinks. Nice vibe. Serves is great. Food is unique and always yummy. I look forward to going again

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    Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Fried Tenderloin Sandwich

    Goldfinch Tap + Eatery

    4.0(93 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Goldfinch NEVER lets me down! Stopped by this past Saturday for brunch and had the most amazing…read moreserver who was also the bartender. He was SO friendly and made my time there even better. The "Apple of my Chai" brunch bev was refreshing, aesthetically pleasing and DELISH! The Lobster Benny could have used more hollandaise, but other than that everything was absolutely spectacular.

    Unbeknownst to us, we ended up coming out on a 90's music bingo night, which conceptually sounds…read moreterrible but ended up being mildly entertaining, as everyone in the restaurant sang along with some of the worst songs ever known to be recorded. Also a surprise, was the amount of LED Christmas lights strung from every single corner it could be nailed to, providing the strangest throbbing glow on all of the patrons, and the extremely underseasoned food. Our waitress was friendly, and nervous, repeating herself multiple times every time she swung by the table. The food came out extremely fast and was generally well received, but in that way, generic bar food is always a crowd-pleaser. My dad loved his burger and fries, and the table loved the cheese curds (cubes), but my Panzanella salad with shrimp was tragically underseasoned, with giant cold, limp cornbread croutons that would have been a million times better toasted, and my chili and my wife's mac & cheese were about as bland as it gets. We'd happily come back if someone asked us to meet them, and I'm sure we'd generally enjoy ourselves if we did, but I can't say it's very unlikely I'd be a regular if I lived in the area.

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    Goldfinch Tap + Eatery - Mac & cheese that no one enjoyed

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    District CR

    District CR

    4.1(25 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    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.

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    District CR - Shrimp and cheesy grits with our famous Tasso cream sauce

    Shrimp and cheesy grits with our famous Tasso cream sauce

    District CR - Toasted marshmallow Old Fashioned made with homemade toasted marshmallow simple syrup

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    Toasted marshmallow Old Fashioned made with homemade toasted marshmallow simple syrup

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