Good food, good service, casual environment. Clean. Varied menu. Nice gathering place.read more

Amazing food, and my beautiful, blue jean wearing blond server was the best server I've ever had. A…read moregreat experience all around.

I'm originally from Oskaloosa so I know this place, but I brought my boyfriend from Florida and the…read moremoment we walked in we was going on about how cool this place is, how unique and outgoing it is ! And then we have our amazing bartender who was the best to talk to and was all about helping us find the best drinks . The vibe of this place is just a GO TO. I went ahead and tried the Best dressed Bloody Mary and let me tell you...WE HAVE TRAVELED ALL OVER AND THIS ! THIS ONE IS THEEEE ONE TO TRY! Should win the best bloody nation wide! My boyfriend hates Bloody Marys and he tried to drink all of mine here I highly recommend this place , always forever will be our go to when coming back to visit family and friends !

Great environment and staff. They make really good drinks and food. Stop by if you're in the area!read more

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.

Great food and great service. The best wings in Cedar…read moreRapids. They have great moisture and are a perfect level of crispy. Always a great experience to eat here. Only complaint is to make those Aperol Spritz a little more Aperol!

I chose this restaurant to dine at with my family on the way back from a vacation, and I'm happy…read morethat I did! The chicken sandwich I had was, and I seldom use this word, 'LITERALLY', the BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD. The breading was flavorful and the recipe was superb. There was home made Cole slaw on one side, and fresh cucumber cubes on the other side of the sandwich. I cannot stress how amazing this sandwich was! It has ruined all other chicken sandwiches for me, quite possibly forever. The French fries were also home made, and were curled in such a way I've never seen. These were not spiral cut. I cannot even describe them, other than to say they were prepared to perfection. Others had burgers and enjoyed them. Service from the male server was friendly and attentive. You couldn't ask for more--he was great! If you're in the neighborhood of this local Cedar Rapids favorite, take the opportunity to sample some out-of-this-world food!

A couple of visits inform this review, which is 4 stars because one must take into account other…read moreoptions in the area, which are few. That preamble out of the way - I like this place! The facility is faux-English pub, with a woody vibe and lots of nooks and crannies. Servers are earnest, friendly, and very helpful, albeit not polished or slick. So far I have sampled the "pork wings" (breaded and fried slices of tenderloin - AMAZING!!!); the Reuben (solid, though weirdly served with Thousand Island on the side, not on the sandwich); the platter of red onion rings (crazy delicious, if a tad salty); and the spinach and artichoke dip (very cheesy - mmmm). Friends and family have ordered the Walleye (looked wonderful), the nachos (a little odd and not recommended), the chicken fajita salad (unexpectedly lovely), and the ribeye (a wonderful cut of meat, sadly very overcooked). There are lots of beer choices and more varieties of wine than I expected (they carry Malbec!), well-poured drinks, and the one dessert we tried (my birthday girl caramel sundae) was lush. A word on portions and value: portions are HUGE. You'll probably need a box. Prices are very fair and seem low to this city girl: great value for your money! If you are in the area and want a nice sit down meal in a cozy, friendly spot, this is the place.

Our group of 17 had an amazing dining experience at Pub at the Pinicon. Several had the pork…read moretenderloin and most left with doggie bags for a meal the next day. We tried the breaded shrimp and the lobster Mac & cheese. Both entrees were delicious. You won't leave hungry or disappointed with the quality of food and serving size. Service was wonderful and we had our own room. Give it a try soon!! It was well worth our hour drive!! We will be back!!

Amazing food, great alcohol, with fun games at the tables, a great atmosphere as well and very nice…read morepeople. I love the overall vibe to this place and the bathrooms are AMAZING!!!!

111 doesn't disappoint. Excellent food atmosphere and service. Worth the drive to Knoxville. The…read more brussel spouts are amazing. Had the grilled chx sandwich with feta sun-dried tomatoes and garlic aoli hubby had the French dip with o rings. Love their dill ranch dressing.

Absolutely the worst dining experience of my life! Last…read morenight we tried Bent's, Walk in, stood in doorway for a few minutes, not knowing their procedure, no sign saying please seat yourself, or wait to be seated. Never greeted by anyone. We go sit near bar area. Saw 1 bartender and a server. 10+ minutes later a server greeted us took our order, dropped off our drinks, needed more time to look at menu. So server went to another table for nearly 20 minutes. My girlfriend and I had a lengthy conversation about walking out. But we didn't have cash on hand to leave for payment of our drinks. Finally order, food came out in 5 min. Minus 1 side. Sampler platter. Pulled pork, molten hot, huge amount, and good! Brisket, at best warm, and the fattest slab of meat I've ever seen. Most prime rib has less fat. 50-50 ratio of meat and fat. Oh I had to use my pocket knife to cut because my gf had the only knife we were provided. Then the ribs..... Warm ish, tried using my fork, then pocket knife. Considered asking for a Sawsall to cut them. We ate about 15% of our food. The take home is going to the dog!

Great place! Great bar tender& wait staff awesome food & awesome drinks. Pork tenderloin is huge…read moreRack of Ribs huge &yhe brisket was superb and the prices were fair!

Fantastic pub atmosphere and a great spot for a night out! I…read morestopped by Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill while traveling, and the overall experience was fantastic. They had a live band playing, which gave the entire place such a fun, lively energy. Service was super friendly and attentive throughout. Here is what we tried: Scotch Egg: Outstanding! Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside with great flavor. A really unique dish done right. Irish Cottage Shepherd's Pie: Delicious and savory--the seasoning and rich flavor profile were so good that I almost found myself wishing for a side of white rice to go with it! Pub Fish & Chips: Decent flavor, though the batter was slightly on the thicker side compared to the rest of the meal. Great food, wonderful music, top-tier service, and an amazing vibe. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Checked out this Irish pub located in a hotel in Galena. Frank O'Dowd's certainly is an appropriate…read moresetting for the guests here. It has a lot more room than expected with enough space for live music. As for the drinks and food they're good stuff also. The prices can be high but it's not crazy for the atmosphere and quality. Basically this is one of the first places one encounters when entering town from the east. It's located in the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The hotel itself is very nice and has lots of amenities of its own if wanting to stay there. As for the restaurant itself it's one of the highlights. It's about $8 for an Irish coffee, which is a classic in the morning, evening, or whenever. Amazingly they have non dairy options including Bailey's Dairy Free Toffee Cream. It's about $18 or more for an entree which is a lot. We were able to find a few plant based options. I got the Roasted Squash Bowl. This has broccolini, farro, heirloom tomato relish, pickled red cabbage, and white beech mushrooms. An earthy flavor. She had the Vegan Shepherd's Pie. An alternative made with faux beef and mushroom gravy There's also plenty of meaty options like beef medallions. For sure it's one of the nicer restaurants around here. It's closed Mondays. They amazingly have a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

We came in on a Wednesday. The doors were open. We sat at the bar, while listening to two managers…read moretalk at the bar , about staffing needs while on their laptops. We sat for 3-4 minutes before I asked if someone was a bartender. We were told the bar was not open till 3 pm by a manager, who was aloof, to us being there less than a foot away. Ok ay attention to who sits down in your establishment.

This place was so cool!!! I cannot wait to come back. Their drink menu was fun to explore for a…read moresmall get together.