Katie was our server tonite. She was outstanding! The pretzel fries are fun! I had the BBQ Pulled Pork. It was huge and delicious. My partner Greg had the Gyro. He really liked it. We've been here several times. Never disappointed. We're glad they've survived thru the pandemic so far! read more

We frequent Emil's whenever we are looking for a great vibe, great service, and great tasting food. We usually end up there at night and have always enjoyed ourselves. read more

Anyone complaining about the lack of lighting, you do realize its called The Hideaway now, right? This isn't just a great deli shoved into a tiny building anymore. This is more of an upscale dive bar and restaurant and a breath of fresh air in this town. And that's something this city of 5 smells could use. The art on the wall is superb, I wanted to buy a couple but they aren't for sale.. Yet.. ;) As for the food, I've eaten here 5 times, haven't had the same thing twice or a bad meal yet. The shrimp Rangoon pizza is out of this world, followed closely by the Thai Chicken. OUTSTANDING! The dynamite shrimp blew my tongue out of my mouth with the cavalcade of flavors. My woman absolutely loves the pickle chips.. Whatsthat? I haven't had a burger in this town that can compare to what these guys are doing in the kitchen. I hear they're hand grinding all of the hamburger meat in house and it surely tastes like it. This place hasn't been open 2 weeks and its completely surpassed any expectations I had. Every sandwich I liked at the old place has been improved. No more sliced deli meats, these guys are roasting their own chicken and turkey breast in house. read more

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Always great service! We love this place, brought my father in law and now he is a fan! Mahi dinner was amazing with a great peanut sauce and accented with sriracha sauce on a bed of veggies and peanuts, fish cooked perfectly and presentation extra special. Fish and chips were huge and piping hot, meatloaf dinner almost too big for the plate! If you haven't been you need to make a trip it will be worth it! read more

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Super cute place with a "dive bar" kind of vibe to it! The food was delicious and our server was so attentive. Guinness pint was poured perfectly! Definitely recommend!! read more

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Pretty good food for a sports bar. Wife and I each had a sandwich and both were really good and large. Kids had pizza which was nothing to write home about. The server was a little forgetful but we got our food in a timely manner. all in all a good experience. read more

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I visited Cedar Rapids on business recently. I tried Emil's and was not disappointed. In fact, I went back for dinner on my second night in town. I was there early, but the place started to fill up almost as soon as the clock hit 5:00. It's clearly popular. The ambiance is nice - low lit. Service was good, too. The cheeseburger I had was really good, and I say that as someone who loves a good burger. (I usually opt for a plain cheeseburger (no toppings) when I want to judge hamburger quality. This one stood up to the test,) I liked the place so much that I stopped by again the next evening. I tried the grilled cheese this time. Can a grilled cheese be too cheesy? If you say no, you'll be interested in this sandwich. The bread was perfectly crisp and the cheese was molten deliciousness. read more

First visit since self-imposed closed dining room (due to COVID I guess). Used to go here all the time. Half price apps: gone. Pool table: gone. Full of people, vibrant fun place to meet family and friends: gone. Some of their great apps: gone. Me: gone. Not going back to Emil's..... sad story of a place that decided to take all the good things out for whatever reason. Don't waste your time going here if you loved the Emil's of pre-March 2020. read more

Everything we ate here was phenomenal! I don't typically enjoy bar food, but this was more upscale bar food. Mac n Cheese side dish was simply delicious and creamy. The Cuban sandwich was full of flavor. We had stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and they were amazing! I will definitely try to recreate that recipe at home! My boyfriend had a sandwich I believe called the Hawkeye. It had some sort of prime rib or roast beef on it. Whatever it was he said it was very very good. The wait staff was friendly and food came in a timely manner. We will definitely be back. read more

Emil's Hideaway - Cuban sandwich with Mac n Cheese side - Bars Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Found this one on yelp and had occasion to have lunch here during a recent trip. Atmosphere is more bar like than we usually do for lunch, but it was good nonetheless. Tried the grape and gorgonzola pizza since it was something different and it was quite good. Will hit this place again if I have the chance. read more

This place is AWESOME. I've gone to Emil's so many times, they should make me a part owner. I've tried several different things on their menu and they were all delicious! (My fav being the chicken Parmesan). They have something for everyone! Not to mention the service has always been top notch and the ambience is just so trendy and cool. It's a trendy local restaurant with no down-sides.. what more could you ask for? read more

Emil's Hideaway - Chicken Parmesan... YUM - Bars Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Second time I've been here and while it's a fun atmosphere I find the food lacking. Tj8s time I had the Cuban wontons. The y were interesting but somewhat bland. Perhaps a little more pickle in them would have helped. One friend had the Rueben and said there's was hardly any sauerkraut on it. A nice portion of meet, but she ended up asking for horseradish to give it some flavor. Another friend had the crab Rangoon wontons. I snuck one..not bad but extremely spicy. My mouth burned for an hour after. Not at all what we were expecting and she ended up leaving about 3/4s of them. I know a lot of people love it, but I think I'll pass on going again read more

I love this hidden Gem. Great appetizers. Very unique. I have always had great service. Happy to go here anytime someone suggests it read more

While visiting town, some locals suggested this place as a gem. I must agree. The atmosphere is unique, comfortable and friendly. At the reccomendation of Madison, my stellar server, I tried the Cuban sandwich. I have had numerous Cubans but this one was outstanding! Add in onion strings for a great meal with a great local beer! Other than a young hostess who didn't understand that friendliness is job one, this place is a gem. I'll be back! read more

The location of this restaurant speaks to how good they are. It isn't in a location on a main street and yet they are always busy. I enjoy all of the food I have had here but highly recommend the Spicey Chicken Rangoons! read more

This place was great! It definitely looked like a hideaway--as in it's nothing special from the outside. The inside had a cool, swanky atmosphere. Everything we tried on the menu was great. We got the redneck nachos and some drinks. All were awesome! I split the French dip sandwich and fries with someone else and they went the extra mile to put it on two separate plates and give us each our own bowl of au jus. Nice touch! The fries were seasoned really well and the sandwich itself was great. We will definitely be going back there again when we're in the mood for American food! read more

Ate here while on a business trip after a 13 hour day. Everything was wonderful and the folks were very nice!

Came here Saturday night and the place was pretty bustling. Definitely a fun divey/sportsy vibe. Hard to find too! It's not right off the main road but set back quite a ways behind another building so look for the sign. Service was perfect and they have a pretty decent, lengthy beer selection. Started with fried pickles that were hot, seasoned and fried perfectly, but the main course was disappointing. Had a junior American classic burger (definitely go for the junior unless you're absolutely starving) with a side of Mac and cheese. The burger was ok but the bun was cold and the Mac and cheese was really watery and not very good. Overall decent experience, entree could've been better. read more

Only a hideaway in that it's behind a Taco John's and a secondhand sports equipment store...otherwise that space is strange. The entire space is almost completely open, with a few smaller 'walls' outlining the seating/dining area, with a large open space between these seating areas and the large, mid-tall bar area. Any customer at the bar can see any other customer in the entire place, from seats to the bathroom and everywhere in-between. Negative points there. Beer selection, on tap and in bottler/can is decent. Once upon a time it would have been above par, but most places today have 9/10 the same selection and usually lower prices. Some craft brews, all on offer in a tall 22oz pour, but the selection and service gets a 'meh'. I had the spicey chicken rangoons (7/10) and the 'Hawkeye' sandwich, which was served on Texas Toast instead of the Sourdough the menu stated. Overall the sandwich was tasty, but the Texas toast was soggy/mushy and gave the whole thing a doughy texture. great potential here, awful execution as it stands. I visited on a saturday morning and the staff was attentive if overly relaxed (multiple employees were sitting at the bar nearby , horseplay and gossip in the air) with multiple TVs playing the game (Iowa Hawkeyes FTW!). A little separation of bar/seating areas would do wonders for the overall 'theme' of a hideaway, and some way to fill the massive empty space between the two would do wonders. lighting was right for the most part, but the inclusion of some cheap video games and the associated children running around killed the overall vibe. Great potential, poor execution as it stands. 2 1/2 stars, honestly. Price was a bit high for overall quality and service. read more

Atmosphere: Went for dinner. I don't remember much atmosphere music. There was a good amount of people there, and it was a positive feeling. I wish it wasn't located behind a Taco Bell, next to a storage facility. That's the worst part. Once you're inside, it's a really great restaurant. But location is important, which is why I'm giving 4/5. Service: Great service. The waitress was very friendly, open, and capable. Everything you'd want in a waitress. Food: Food was really spectacular. We had the chicken won tons (GET THEM! They are worth a mean in themselves.), Filet, and an Italian sandwich. All amazing choices. We would love to become regulars of this place. read more

Ate here twice during work training in Cedar Rapids. It's definitely a solid restaurant that offers food that will appeal to most every diner. It's clean and there is ample seating. It has a bar, booths and tables (high tops and regular). It's rather dark inside but not obnoxiously. The wait staff is attentive and the food comes quick. Both visits I had a sandwich and fries. My favorite was the philly cheese steak sandwich with grilled onions and peppers. I was told the pizza is awesome but the rest of my party didn't want pizza. If I get there again I will have to try it. read more

Atmosphere: Went over lunch. Soft music was played from the bar, allowing you to hear the music and carry on a conversation. Service: We were greeted as soon as we walked in and seated right away. Server was very quick with our drinks and returned shortly after to take our food order. I thought the food was out from the kitchen in pretty quick time for a lunch crowd. Food: The Philly was great. About the closest thing to a sandwich from the City of Brotherly Love you can find in Cedar Rapids. Had the Mac & Cheese as a side. It was good. I'll be back again and look forward to trying different things on the menu. read more

Try to get to Emil's a few times a month but is pretty full most nights...but worth the wait. Have always had prompt and pleasant service whenever we have been there, even when they are busy. IMO, the stuffed mushroom appetizer is the best in town along with their Rachel sandwich. Their building has been completely remodeled and has nice room to get together with a group of friends and family, If you are looking for good value and a menu that has something for everyone you wont be disappointed. read more

Emil's Hideaway does American bar food to Midwest perfection. Redneck Nachos, Hawkeye Sandwiches, Southwest Burgers, Fried Pickles, Spicy Chicken Rangoon, Taco Pizza. These are just some of the creative, dangerously delicious options that you can get at Emil's Hideaway. Tucked away behind the main road, Emil's Hideaway is one of Cedar Rapids best-kept secrets. You don't come here for a salad. You come here for the bar food and cold beer. Verdict: While they probably will not win any fancy culinary awards anytime soon, you will not be disappointed by the friendly service, cold beer, and fantastic American bar food. read more

WHAT!?! These fries were hand-peeled, hand-cut, hand-boiled, frozen for who knows how long, deep fried, and hand seasoned, all before they even reached my plate, and you have the audacity to charge me one whole dollar!?!? Anyway I'd like to say I think the location is fine. The name of the restaurant is Emil's HIDEAWAY. The restaurant is hidden... away... but if that wasn't intentional then whatever. The food was good and portion sizes were everything they should be. I am a foody and I understand the food and labor costs that go into FRESH HANDCUT/HANDMADE FOOD. I emphasis this point because it grinds my gears when people want fast food prices for 10x the quality. Service was great, keep it up. Again I was very, very happy with the portion sizes for the price of HANDMADE appetizers and sandwhiches. Right on par with other restaurants that serve the same type of food. The pork tenders appetizer was phenomenal! I think they might use pork belly which is a littly fatty for my taste, but I was completely fine with cutting those parts off. Some kinks to be worked out, but that is to be expected from a new place. In conclusion, if you are more than happy to eat the "protein" at Taco Bell, or you think Applebee's is the best thing sinced sliced bread, this is not the place for you. read more

This is maybe the 3rd time I've been here. I've had both lunch and supper and each time I have had stellar service. The wait staff are friendly and timely. The food is just OK. I would rate this place a 3 star if it weren't for the service. I had the tenderloin today. There was a lot to it, but wasn't terribly flavorful. I did the onion skins for an appetizer and they were both plentiful and greasy. I might come here often if it weren't buried behind Taco John's. Out of sight, out of mind. read more

Affordable, fun, good food. Place had everything from older couples (like us) to people obviously on "date night". read more

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Place is a hideaway. I guess it used to be a strip club? Not much to do in Cedar Rapids but we took a chance. It was nice and clean inside and the staff was very friendly. Had the Rachael sandwich with fries. Turkey was fresh and the bread was great. Also had the stuffed mushrooms which were outstanding. read more

Big fan! Perfect spot for a family gathering. Plenty of space for the whole crew and a great variety on the menu. Check it out!

I really appreciate how prompt and personal the service staff is. After 2 or 3 times they remembered me by name. The pizza is unique and high quality and the prices are very reasonable. I've only experienced the restaurant part and not so much the bar, but I can't recommend this place enough. Casually classy. Comfortable but very clean. I don't want to oversell it, but I fully recommend it. read more

This is one of our go to spots, the staff takes great care of their customers. Their food is always great! We love getting the appetizer on their specialty menu. A great little spot to hangout and relax with friends. read more

Best burgers in town along with not being a chain. A solid 8/10 for me. Other dishes are alright read more

I really liked Emil's. It is set off the main road as others have noted. The food is good, they have a good selection of taps and a better selection of bottles! Everything is well priced. The interior is large, with high top, bar, and booth seating for couples and groups. It is dark, with rope lights, dark wood tables, floors, and walls...so it has more of an upscale feel vs a BW3. The server was knowledgeable about the beers and wine choices and made recommendations with confidence. read more

This place has a good vibe, slightly upscale and also laid back. Semi formal yet has a pool table and sports on tv. They were out of both cuts of steak :-( but the Thai style mahi mahi was excellent as was the service from the lovely bartender. Definitely recommend and will return. read more

Had dinner here on Thursday we where in town for a robotic competition. These restaurant was tucked away behind a taco joint . The food came was tasty I had the BBQ burger and husband had the party melt. The burgers were cooked well since they where fresh not frozen. read more

Emil's Hideaway - My BBQ bacon burger and the one in the background was my son's Cuban sandwich. - Bars Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

My wife and I have been here about 6 times and we have never been disappointed! The last time that we were here, I had the Reuben sandwich and she got the crab Rangoon pizza. We were both very happy with our food! read more

This place has a good menu and good service. We really enjoyed the food! My friend got the Lobster Mac and Cheese and LOVED it. They have decent prices for all the food and drinks too. There is plenty of seating either at the bar or tables. read more

Emil's always has good food , good prices, and great service. Clean and convenient! Love going there for a quick good lunch!!

The best and juiciest hamburger in Cedar Rapids! The service is very attentive and pleasant. Food is attractively presented.

Everything here is good. It's not fancy foo foo food, but I would classify it as higher class bar food. The inside is really pretty and unique. The bar has tiny little lights, there's a large gorgeous salt water aquarium, salt lamps, neat lighting, cool wall hangings. I like it. read more