Haven't been here for more years than I care to admit to, but I found myself back gor a Christmas…read moreget together. It took me back to the days of goingbto local neighborhood bars. While the place isn't fancy, it's comfortable and quiet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Might not be the place for trendy cocktails, but its good for a quiet get away

I visited this bar for karaoke on a Friday night and am very unimpressed by the karaoke hosts and…read morethe way they managed their system: Here are the issues: 1. The announcer was intoxicated: A rule of thumb for karaoke hosts is to always be aware and able to run karaoke to the best of their ability. After several drinks, the KJ was noticeably under the influence and being rude while interrupting karaoke singers. He may have thought he was being funny, but it came across to me as rude and unappreciative of the singers. 2. The announcer would interrupt songs with commentary: The KJ would frequently interrupt the singers (on his mic) with commentary and jokes. I found this extremely disrespectful to the singers. It was distracting to the singers, the audience, and made me feel uncomfortable. 3. The announcer was rude to me directly: During one song, he started laughing and made a comment of "well if you were to do it right". I know he somehow meant it as a joke, but I was embarrassed and that was completely uncalled for. At the end of the night, he restated he appreciated me coming out and hopes that I'd return, but as a KJ myself, there are things you just don't do when running karaoke. Being sober and able to make good judgments, respecting people when it's their time to shine, and being courteous to those around you are essential. This will be my first and last time visiting the Red Lion Lounge.

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.

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 came here as I thought there was going to a trivia night, but my information was incorrect. I…read moredecided to stay and had a club sandwich and fries. The fries were fresh and hot. They hit the spot! The sandwich was fine, the bread was fresh but the meat was too thick and had more fat on it than I would like. The server was very nice and prompt with refills and the place felt clean. I just felt like the experience was 'okay' and I don't know that I would head back there anytime soon when there is a lot more to explore downtown Cedar Rapids.

The picture below is my mom's Lincoln sitting outside time out lounge on 16th avenue 4 hours after…read morebeing released from the hospital. Me and my sister had her committed a week ago for alcohol addiction she was actually picked up in this bar by the Linn county sheriff's so they have no excuse they didn't know she was in the hospital they can't say they don't know she has a problem. Two weeks ago I ran into one of their regulars says he's there off the book security guard he told me they know they over serve her but she promises not to drive home goes out into the parking lot and leaves anyway and they still continue to serve her. I'm a bartender I can refuse service to anyone anytime for any reason if one of my regular kids came to me and said I need your help please don't serve my mom I'd cut him off and not even allow them back in the building and I've had it happen before. I work across the street from Roosevelt lots of alcoholics over there, there were a few that I won't even let in the bar because I know they have a problem and I'm not going to be a contributor. These people don't care about anything but their money, I've had a conversation with the owner he knows, he gave me some sob story 2 years ago about his mother being an alcoholic and he promised me that he would help me but guess what he didn't. Don't support this bar don't give this bar any of your money

You want to try a new bar to be greeted with kindness and a smile, DONT go here. The PM bartender…read moreis not a friendly person and does not smile much, her name is Sarah. I have also witnessed the OWNER (who looks like a regular) get into a verbal altercation with a patron who was simply stating the truth, that the service could be improved. Gross. Gross. Gross. I do not recommend. Also, the beer selection is junk and they do not take cards.

Food - very limited. Service at tables not good. Bartenders are not friendly, need customer service…read moretraining. Ambience - none Owner is clueless.

Always great music playing. It's definitely a local hangout. Karaoke sometimes. Worth a look.read more

Westside on Edgewood rd. Bartender Kayla blonde hair rude ass prejudice through a drink at me after…read morecharging me for a drink another patron brought for me , calling me all types of things but my name an told me to get the fuck out her bar, had only one drink, I was very sober an un impressed with the service an would like to speak with owner .

This place is FANTASTIC!! The service is outstanding and social distancing & mask use are…read moreincorporated in how they do business. Plenty of tv's here and the prices are good. Good place to take the mrs or you g/f to relax and just have some 'us' time.

This is two places in one. On one side is a little speak easy where you can have some drinks while…read morelounging on couches in what feels like a hallway. There are some small tables on this side also. On the other side is a small room with just tables for dining. We went in for dinner so we sat on the dining side. The service was hit and miss. We sat there for a good 10 minutes before anyone came to say hello. After that there were multiple people who came by to take our order or fill our water glasses. We ordered a couple drinks and we both enjoyed those, they were made very well. For food. we ordered Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and we felt it was a little on the bland side, no big flavor popping out at us. I ordered the Italian sausage Diavolo with shrimp. This had a good flavor and the shrimp complimented it well. Both were good sized portions, I took home more than half of the Diavolo pasta but we felt we would not eat the Alfredo. I did not feel we received the value for the prices we paid. I don't expect to be back for dinner, we probably will for drinks some time though.

Not sure what has happened to this place because it was ALWAYS a 5 star experience until the last 2…read moretimes. Not to mention that one of our dining companions had a 4 hour dinner, the last time he was there. Mind you, this was NOT their intent. Back to the review.....we were seated right away (we had reservations). But after that things took a turn. We were told by our waitress that she'd "be right back". After 40 mins another waitress asked if we wanted drinks. Took our drink order and then we waited another 20 minutes for our drinks to come. An hour to just get a drink?!?!? Ordered our meals and 3 out of 4 got the lasagna. HUGE portions but not hot....Luke warm at best. Like I said, what is happening to this place?!?!?! It was a Friday night and honestly not very busy. Not sure if they're short on help or just trying to "coast" on their reputation. Regardless, there will be some time that passes before either couple decides to roll the dice here again. Hopefully they step up their game so I can call this place my "never disappoint" place again!!!