My Uncle & Aunt who live in North Liberty, IA treated myself and other family members to brunch & a tour of the distillery. The seating area outside is very nice and the view is beautiful. The $23.99 brunch really could step up the food items. I personally did not eat brunch after seeing what was offered and it just didn't look appealing. I'm from California and the brunch menus at the wineries I go to the food is top tier. But you do pay $80.00+ and up. After brunch my uncle treated us all to the tour. Our tour guide Kelly was absolutely amazing. She was very informative and answered any questions we asked. Kelly truly dies deserves the 5 star review. After our distillery tour we all sat back out at the patio area and listens to live music. We ordered some wine and I ordered their wood fire cheese pizza which was very delicious. Today was a very nice outing for the family. If I ever come back I would just order pizza or something off the menu and NOT the brunch. read more

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I don't care what anybody says, this is one of my favorite spot in the area! As always the service was excellent and the food was on point. But what really blow my mind was setting outside drinking an old fashioned well watching the sunset. Pretty freaking cool!!!! read more

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The two flights were good to try for the price. On the other hand my wings were not warm and very dry. The chips and dip was very salty. My waitress was very nice and polite about my experience at the distillery. Very nice atmosphere and there were tons of pros here. Staff is great and the drinks were amazing. I would say if you're in the area stop by and experience the atmosphere, and the drinks. read more

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Came here recently and had a wonderful experience! First of all the space is beautiful especially the outdoor area where we sat. I enjoyed a flight of sweet wines which were all very good, my favorite was the apple cranberry or harvest blush. While I was here I also had the crowd pleaser punch and enjoyed sharing the butcher board and smoked gouda and ribeye pizza. For the drinks the harvest blush was definitely the sweetest - very much giving moscato. The atlas was more acidic and a bit dry, less on the sweet side, and the apple cranberry was somewhere in the middle - a nice sweet and fruity blend. The crowd pleaser punch was also yummy, heavy on the pineapple flavor and very little taste of alcohol if that's something you look for. I really enjoyed the butcher board and thought it had a nice array of options with cheese curds, Brie, a fruit spread, little pickles, a couple different meats, a yummy cheese spread, and bread. I was slightly underwhelmed by the pizza - but mostly because I was expecting the smoked gouda flavor but didn't think that really came through at all. The flavor of the meat was great though, ultimately I just wish it had a little more sauce on it, but otherwise a solid pizza. I would definitely recommend this spot for getting together with friends - such a fun atmosphere! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great time as usual at Cedar Ridge. We sat near the band and enjoyed some delicious food and drink. There is sure to be food for anyone's taste, including kids. The staff is great and the atmosphere is always fun and relaxed. read more

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Great wine flight and snacks! Would totally go back and try the pizza and all the other food! All the wine was exceptional! And live music was a great bonus. Such a fun Saturday spot! read more

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I've gone a few times for brunch. The amount of flies all over the uncovered food (about half the items don't have a covering) is unsanitary. It seems they need to get covered containers for all food. Outside our food was also covered in bees so they do try to have the black spinners to detract. The service is ok, but often plates ran out during the brunch as well as it took about 10-15 minutes to have a waiter. read more

We have enjoyed coming to Cedar Ridge since their opening and loved to see them thrive and expand. Their specialty dinners are always amazing and we enjoy live music from the fabulous outdoor spaces. Our server, Olivia, was friendly and professional and we enjoyed her pleasant demeanor. read more

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I surprised my wife with a tour and lunch at cedar ridge and honestly we had a blast. The food was Devine, the tour was great and the tour guide was hilarious and fit right in with us! We had such a great time and can't wait to go back! read more

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - The queso! Yum!! - Wineries Near Me - Swisher, Iowa

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Really nice experience here. Been many times - from Saturday afternoon live music sessions in the sun, to chilly October fall outdoor dinners by the fire pit, also with live music, which seems to be one of their things. The food is really good even though the menu is not extensive. For example, the five cheese pizza is phenomenal and the little chips with the onion dip they do are great, but I really wish they had fries which is my only critique. I've tried the wine and whiskey they make there and while it's pretty good for Iowa, don't go into it thinking you're in Napa or Bordeaux, France. read more

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Saturday lunch a few days prior to St. Patty's Day. I have only experienced Cedar Ridge once before with a flight of wine and amazing appetizers. So I wanted to give a whirl again and see about their entrees. Our party of three were seated immediately, with prompt serve getting our drink orders. You are able and to sample the bourns etc before settling on a final pick. I ordered a bottle of harvest blush wine and special their Ruben and kettle chip in leu of the holiday. The Ruben sandwich was delightful, chef's kiss, so yummy. As others in my party ordered the same and one other got a bacon pulled pork mac and cheese. Everyone was full and happy in this afternoon lunch. Not only was service on point, excellent food, but the ambience can really set the setting which is Cedar Ridge Winery does exactly that. read more

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I was visiting Iowa City from out of state and while exploring we found ourselves out in Swisher. We stumbled on Cedar Ridge and were nervous at first because sometimes these little remote towns can be a little scary for outsiders. Ended up having a great experience. The place is packed and for good reason. The pizza is first rate, one is the best I've had. Drinks are great as well (I had the Iowa Mule which I really enjoyed). Service was super friendly and attentive. Pricing is more than fair too. An equivalent experience in California (where I'm from) with the caliber of food, service, and great views of the vineyards, would easily cost double or triple. Worth making the trip for sure. read more

First time visiting. Great service. I had a lovely meal and got to sample several whiskey and wines. Purchased 3 bottles. read more

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What is not to like about Cedar Ridge? Excellent food, excellent drinks, and excellent service. Be sure to look ahead at what's going on that night - if there's a band it gets busy fairly early. My only wish is they would have some heat lamps outside on the 60 degree nights because once the sun goes down it gets very chilly. read more

Luv this place. Approximately 99.9 % I've eaten outdoors. Scenery is breathtaking. Wonderful setting. Food & drinks typically great (one exception-not great food for Easter brunch. Then again, no restaurant in the area does a decent Easter brunch.) read more

Be aware! Cedar Ridge use molded serving board! they claimed that is wood discolored. see the photo yourself! The mold would cause liver cancer. They served foods with molded wood boards and show me multiple wood boards with black marks and claimed they are not molded. read more

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Man, dude! We were very happy w the service, the vibe, the dranks, and the food! I have been to other distilleries and wineries and Cedar Ridge is Top 5 in my book. The only disappointment I have is that my local liquor stores do not carry CR. :::sadface::: read more

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Went on a tour and got lunch at Cedar Ridge this past weekend. The tour itself lasted about an hour with a sampling at the end and included a complimentary tasting glass. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was glad to answer any questions the group had, overall was definitely worth the $5. For lunch, my fiancee and I both got wood fired pizzas and were extremely pleased with them both! Would highly recommend! read more

Stop by while passing through last Friday. The front part of the house is really cool and I like the pictures on the wall of the winery over the years. Unfortunately the front part was full and they had to sit us in the back banquet room. I'm sure during the Summer with all the garage doors open it's a different experience but during Winter kind of felt like getting sat at the kids table for Thanksgiving. I tried a flight of whiskey and my wife did a flight of wines. I had the Original 86, Wheat, and Rye. I didn't care for the wheat or rye but the original was ok. We started with the smoked wings and they came out really fast. They could be served a little hotter, temperature wise and I wish they tossed them in the sauce instead of having it on the side. But they were very good and tender. Brisket sandwich was also delicious as well. They real miss is the pizza. I've had every style from coast to coast and this was my least favorite. Unfortunately it was a swing and miss on crust, cheese, and toppings. read more

Went here for the 1st time today and tried the Sunday Brunch buffet. We'd read & heard lots of great things about their brunch and they weren't wrong! First thing I loved was there's not an overwhelming amount of options. Just the breakfast basics + brisket & some salads & desserts. But everything offered was top notch and for an unbelievable price. The bacon, brisket, pancakes and bourbon maple syrup were my favorites. But everything was fantastic. The coffee was strong, and flavorful. Not watered down like most places. The seating area was roomy and all the staff members were nice and helpful. We will be back and plan to check out their live music and take a tasting tour next time! read more

Amazing! So cute, the sangria was absolutely delicious. Their events are crazy fun and all of the staff are knowledgeable and kind. The food was delicious and unique which is so fun. read more

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - Sweet and salty - Wineries Near Me - Swisher, Iowa

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So the family stopped off at the winery. They found it on Harvest Host, a website for RVers to hang out for a night and enjoy winerie, breweries, and farms. Based on the refills they seemed to enjoy themselves. we all hung out at the entertainment center outside behind the restaurant. At 6 there was live music. Lots of people there and I got a bunch of petting and scritches. Family said this will be a place to stop back and visit on every trip north. The staff were really nice and friendly to us 4 legged kind. I have to give it 5 peanut butter filled kongs. read more

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I have always loved the cedar ridge bourbon, but now that I have been to the actual winery and distillery I am even further impressed. I was here for a wedding celebration and they did a great job catering to us. Additionally to that we were able to try quite a variety of food and drinks, and everything was better than the next. They had a tomato bruschetta that was out of this world, and while I'm usually an old fashion gal I tried the double oak barrel wine and it was phenomenal. The place is sweet, they have a bar at the front, a nice private dining room we were in, as well as general seating for guests. Everything was clean, and everyone was kind! read more

Spacious and cute outdoor seating, overlooking vineyard. Good food & service. Loved their flights! read more

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Beautiful views. Food was delicious. Nice service and fun ambience. Enjoyed the apps and bruschetta. read more

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As a long time Cedar Ridge customer i have to say the La Crescent White wine has been changed it is now considered their white reserve. It is no longer in its signature blue bottle and they changed the formulation yet they claim it to be their signature wine however it is NOT! It is terrible. It Has no nose or taste! Saying it is Meh would be a compliment. Disappointing to say the least. Everything else about CR was the same service and food and drinks were great. read more

I went with some friends and attended the Cedar Ridge Bourbon and Blues Festival. Live music was playing with different bands going on stage. It was a beautiful day and my friends and I ended up bringing out our folding lawn chairs and sat in the shade listening to the great blues music. We ended up staying for a couple of hours and had a wonderful time! Good music! Good beer and wine! Good people! I'm not much of a heavy liquor drinker but I do like a good wine and a great craft beer. I was able to find some decent craft beer on tap. I pretty much stuck to the Dankalope from Exile Brewing and to the Juice Factory from Reunion Brewery. Also, their Harvest Blush wine is my favorite and it tastes delicious. It was interesting while we were there a lady ended up having a seizure or passed out or something and the paramedics showed up. The staff at Cedar Ridge handled everything very well and appeared to try to help out as much as possible. There was indoor seating as well as an outdoor pergola and patio, or you could even sit right up next to the band. There were a lot of people dancing as well. And they had a specific menu setup for this event, which was fancy looking. We didn't order any food but it all looked very good, only problem was it was a little on the pricey side. I have been to Cedar Ridge Winery multiple times in the past for tastings, pairings, music events, and murder mystery dinners, all of which were so fun to attend. Overall, great event and venue! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Was packed and cold outside. Would LOvE to go back when warm out to look over the vineyard. Great atmosphere. read more

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - Drinks - Wineries Near Me - Swisher, Iowa

We attended a "murder mystery" dinner this weekend - our first time here. It was fun and entertaining and the food was very good (chicken, pork, salad, potatoes, chocolate mousse). Recommend you visit and enjoy. Also good wine and mixed drinks! read more

I ordered the pork ribs. Wife ordered the Mac and cheese . Ribs were very good, but I ended up eating her Mac and cheese .

We went for brunch & stayed for the complementary tour! Absolutely outstanding food! Our favorites included: thick sliced bacon, maple bourbon syrup on the pancakes, biscuits & gravy, and eggs! It was all delightful, we are looking forward to returning again soon. During our visit, there was plenty of room for social distancing and all staff and guests wore mask when not seated at their table. (Masks removed for photo at the end of the tour) read more

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - Check our their Complementary Tours! - Wineries Near Me - Swisher, Iowa

Great winery and distillery in Swisher. Beautiful facility with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. You can sample wine, bourbon and other spirits at the bar. The food has greatly improved and they now have table side service which has really increased the appeal. Their pizzas are fantastic and cooked in a wood fired oven. I also recommend their meat and cheese tray. Don't forget to purchase a couple bottles of wine or bourbon on your way out. Try their fabulous Sunday brunch or catch live music on the weekend. Highly recommended. read more

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - Smoked brisket and Gouda pizza - Wineries Near Me - Swisher, Iowa

Great Covid 19 precautions, all tables are spaced 6 feet apart! That said: Seriously such a beautiful spot, perfect for a mini weekday or weekend getaway. This was the perfect date spot for my boyfriend and I on Saturday. I called in advance to make sure they're not too busy and luckily we were seated right away at arrival! There's indoor and outdoor seating options, but I highly recommend the gorgeous outdoor. They had an awesome band playing live music, and the ambiance was perfect. Everyone was dancing, and cheering. Such fun vibes. If you choose outdoor seating, you'll get a fantastic view of the vineyards. Especially at sunset, the golden hour is magical. You'll get to see the moon rise and the sunset- what more can you ask for! The drink selections are great, I loved the la crescent. Hints of fruit and off-dry. For $7, they give you a very generous glass. My boyfriend got the old fashion, $10. Very strong, and he enjoyed it as well Our waiter was so kind and attentive. We enjoyed every minute of our date night here. If you're in Iowa City, this is a beautiful spot to spend your day or evening. read more

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This place is awesome! I'm not much if a drinker and I still enjoyed myself. The drink sampling was amazing, the tour was short but informative, the location is beautiful! I really appreciated the fact they had food available. I'd definitely come again if I'm ev er in town. If you like sweet drinks... APPLE CIDER IS THE BEST AND SO IS APPLE CRANBERRY . For the rum drinkers.... LOST PIRATE WILL GET YOU LOST AT SEA LOL. read more

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The scenes and atmosphere is what gives this venue 5 stars. The old fashioned I had was also very good. I was disappointed in the chicken wings as they looked a lot better then how they tasted. They weren't particularly flavorful and were not crispy at all. All in all though this place was a great experience. read more

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - Old fashioned - Wineries Near Me - Swisher, Iowa

It's the best the Midwest has to offer. This isn't Napa, folks, but it's making a way and space for itself. You should stop, have a flight, take a walk, and enjoy a side of Iowa you likely haven't seen. The Green pizza was superb. Who knew a smoked tomato was magical?? The Iowa wine is as Iowa wine is. They like it sweet here. That's not my thing, but I enjoyed the Double Oak Reserve, a dry red blend with depth and lingering tannins. The rosé made for a nice after dinner finish. We took a walk through the vineyard and soaked in the beautiful scenery of rolling hills and warm sun. The Quintessential Bourbon is everything it's name implies. Serving it in a nose first glass was unexpected, yet not unpleasant. If you like bourbon, there's nothing not to like in this Iowa born bourbon. Go to Cedar Ridge and enjoy. read more

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The owner did a great job with the place. It is beautiful. The wine was AMAZING (I believe we got the "Reserve Red''). And the pizza was delicious. Service could use some improvement. read more

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery - SMOKED GOUDA & BRAISED RIBEYE (amazing) - Wineries Near Me - Swisher, Iowa

Great wood fired pizza. Can't beat the location with tons of great outdoor seating. The service is excellent as well.

Cool place! We went here for a wedding. The setting is great. The wedding was outside on Oct 1. They had cute fire pits going, plenty of outdoor tables and chairs, and a neat little area for the actual wedding. Once the wedding was over we went inside and they had the garage doors open to the outside. They closed the doors since it is fall and it was a 530pm wedding. The old fashioned was one of the best I have ever had. The food was good, especially the spinach and artichoke dip. We want to go back sometime on our own to try the wood fired pizza. The pork and chicken on the buffet was good and included potatoes and a corn type side. The ranch that was served with the salad was amazing! Overall, cute place, great old fashioned, and convenient location. We live an hour away but it is easy to get to. read more

Update - Cedar Ridge changed up their menu recently which I was excited about! New on the menu are "grilled cheese" Sandwiches, a few new apps, and pizzas. I decided to try the grilled cheese - sweet and salty (Brie, Turkey, apples) served with chips and dip. I referred my decision after the first bite. This was more panini with minuscule amounts of cheese. My sandwich had ham and not turkey and maybe two apples slices. The majority of the flavor was the ham...the chips were likely bagged chips (was thinking they were now making homemade chips) with an onion dip. The two of us at our table who ordered the sandwiches were both disappointed and it took more than 30 minutes to receive. The other two at our table had pizza and wings which came out 20 minutes before ours. I wish Cedar Ridge would have stuck with pizzas and added more options of pizzas than adding in sandwiches.... read more

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