I attended a graduation party here and was incredibly impressed with the space. When we arrived to…read moreset up, the owner was cleaning up from the previous party which had only finished about 30 minutes earlier. Even though that was not much time, the space was very clean and he was very helpful. There is ample parking out front. The space is well lit and very comfortable. The bar area was stocked with ample amounts of soda, water, beer, and spirits. Honestly, I really don't know what else to say. This was a very cool, hip, trendy space to have any kind of function. If I ever needed to host an event, this would be up at the top of my list of places to check on.

From the owner: If you're looking for a place to have your wedding or graduation party, or even a little corporate…read moregetaway from the office, Shores Event Center is the place for you. We're a unique, historic meeting and performance space right between Coe and Mount Mercy. You can contact us for a tour, or better yet, book our Escape Room experience with some friends. Pop in for one of our concerts, improv nights, or performance events. Planning your wedding is hard. We at Shores Event Center understand that. That's why it's our job to make your wedding day as stress-free as possible. Look, it might be our space, but we know it's your event. That's why you can use any caterer you want. Any DJ, cake vendor, photographer. Because it's your day, not ours. Sure, we can help you find the right vendors that fit your style, but we will never force you to use our vendors, because we like working with everyone. Come check us out at ShoresEventCenter.com. We're a great place to make your memories.

We gave this place another chance and unfortunately were extremely disappointed again…read more The restaurant itself is beautiful, the service was good, and the drinks were well made. We tried the duck wontons -- they were okay but not my favorite. The French onion soup was good. However, they simply cannot cook a steak properly. I ordered the porterhouse medium rare and it came out raw and severely undercooked. The fat wasn't even rendered. The manager did remove it from the bill, which we appreciated, but the steak should never have been served in the first place. It felt like the expediter was asleep at the pass. It's frustrating because the restaurant has great potential -- the atmosphere is beautiful and the service staff does a good job -- but the kitchen clearly lacks standards and consistency. 1 out of 5. I would not recommend.

Came here for a Valentine's day dinner, and walked out with a new favorite dinner spot! My…read moreboyfriend and I ordered the crab cakes, caesar salads, and ordered their butter flight (secret menu item but must have!) for our appetizers. All of which were delicious. For entrees, I got the shrimp pesto pasta and my boyfriend got the steak diane with loaded mashed potatoes. Personally I was blown away with the homemade creamy pesto sauce, the noodles were so unique and the shrimp was cooked so well. My boyfriend's steak was tender and flavorful, and he said he enjoyed it. We also got the limited edition red velvet cake for valentines which we took to go. The back room was decorated for Valentines which is something I personally love when restaurants do! Super cozy and seasonal. The service was great, our waiter was so sweet and attentive. Definitely pricey, but I'm glad we went!

My review is for renting the hall at this facility…read more They get an extra star for the staff, everyone was very nice and helpful and made us feel at home. We rented the hall for my brothers rehearsal dinner, we wanted to bring our own food in and they were fine with that. You do have to use their bar which was actually better then dragging stuff in. The hall can hold about 200-250 people with long banquet tables and chairs, they have a stage, and large foyer, a bar and a large parking lot. They also have a full kitchen but do not allow you to cook only get things ready in there. We were able to put up decorations as long as we took things down. Overall the people were very nice and the place was very clean and accommodating. If I ever need to throw an event that I want to cater myself this is a place that would be at the top of my list.

Not a bad place went here for my girlfriends cousins birthday party! They have a bar downstairs and…read morelarge area's for party's meeting etc..

Everyone is very friendly and hospitable. Wonderful large lobby for sitting and a restaurant. We…read moreplayed Play Nine with our son at a restaurant table later that evening. Played in the pool with our grandson in the afternoon. Our server was really friendly for dinner and the food was pretty good. Large grassy lawn for dogs out back. Very dog friendly. Although I would hope they would clean the poop for a $75 pet fee. So disappointing these hotels let us bring our pets and some people don't bother cleaning after their pets. It's so rude to the next dog owner. And to the establishment. I would raise the fee too. But then I would clean up after irresponsible dog owners so the next people don't have to risk stepping in it. Other than that it was the perfect stay. They really make you feel at home.

All in all the hotel was new, clean and the room was large. Bathroom, bed, furniture was all…read moreexceptionally clean too. Your feet didn't stick to the floor like many places. The HVAC was refreshingly quiet. The hotel lobby has a piped in fragrance that immediately puts you at ease. They have a pool, full service restaurant and a bar. The only thing that was describing was the shower water pressure. It was so bad if I had decided to wash my hair I would not ever have gotten the shampoo out of it. It hurt my heart because everything else was so good and then the final thing we do was epically bad. Hopefully there is a way to fix it for their sake. I did tell them at the front desk as we checked out but it didn't seem to register with the person I told.

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

Uptown Snug is such a unique and inviting place! The drinks are always good whether you're there…read moreearly for a coffee or tea or after hours for some cocktails. Be warned- this place is almost always busy!! Be prepared to use your patience, but trust me it's so worth it!

This is a great gallery with a variety of mediums to capture your creative interests. From clay…read morepottery and glass blown art to paintings and stonework, there is something for everyone. I also found prices to be reasonable and affordable. The owner, Mark, is a delight, and the artists are quite personable. I had the pleasure of meeting a few of them and even walking away with a beautiful piece from one of them, Chris Sell. There is a parking lot right outside the door and a ramp to support accessibility. They make good use of the space they have, displaying pieces at every turn without making you feel like you are going to bump into something. I recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.

From the owner: 22+ Regional artists displaying all medias of art from oils, acrylic and metals to glass, stone and…read morewood. Owner Deb has a working studio. Classes are taught from age 4 to advanced. We do all styles of art parties/events for kids to teen classes to adults. We help with family therapy and team-building for businesses. We also do limited restorations. On Saturdays 2-5PM, we have an Artist Forum open to all artist, all mediums, all levels. A free for all chat session for motivation and sharing of spirit and ideas. No program, no fee, just camaraderie and fun for anyone.

Best outdoor bar in town! Great prices and the food truck is delicious. Try the smash burger for…read moresure!

From the owner: Sandlot Sports and Social is an outdoor events space located at 4655 Tower Terrace Road NE, Cedar…read moreRapids, IA. Since 2018, we have been the go-to destination for fun and entertainment, hosting legendary sand volleyball leagues on our 19 courts. Our venue features live music, a fully stocked bar, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for great times and unforgettable memories. Whether you're here to play, relax, or enjoy a lively event, Sandlot Sports and Social has something for everyone.

Our friends that live in Iowa took us here because we have gotten into pickleball and thought this…read morewould be a cool place to check out. They certainly spend a lot of money and I hope it's busy every single day. I know if their was an establishment like this in California it would be super pricy to play and eat. The service was awesome and the gal took great care of us and came back to check on us often. The food was okay. They made really good margaritas and the spicy bloody was the best I have had. My cobb salad would have been amazing if they had better or homemade dressing. It was very thick and had no flavor. We had to taste the fried cheese and it was really good, but very salty. I would have to eat one and then wait 15 minutes to eat another one. It was delicious though. My husband had the meat sundae I think and he liked the dish and the horseradish sauce was good and not too over powering. I love that they offer airline chicken which I am assuming it is "air chilled" which has not been dipped into chlorine or antibiotics!? Overall I would come back and try other foods and drinks in the future!!

I have never been to a place like this nor do I play Pickleball (yet), but while visiting Iowa, our…read morefriends took us here and it was a memorable experience. They have very good comfort food and a nice selection of adult beverages. I had the bacon mac which I enjoyed. The place was clean and our server was friendly. I love that they have indoor activities like bowling and pickleball with another upstairs bar with indoor and outdoor seating with more activities like corn hole. I think others are overly harsh on their critiques of the establishment. It is not meant for fine dining; it's a place to have fun for a few hours. As a person who grew up in Northern WI in the 80s, I would have loved to have a place like this!

I try not to leave the house unless it's to go to a restaurant. So, I had no idea The Olympic even…read moreexisted. They apparently do weddings, events, and comedy shows. I was going there to see a Smashing Pumpkins cover band and a Foo Fighters cover band. (Our oldest daughter saw her first concert a while back, which was Foo Fighters in Denver, and she really wanted to go to this concert.) Anyway, I didn't know the place was a wedding venue. So, I was expecting the type of place one goes for a concert of cover bands. My first surprise was when I got on the elevator, and the only option was to go up. If I'm getting on an elevator to see a Smashing Pumpkins cover band, I'm expecting that elevator to take me down to a basement with sticky concrete floors. My second surprise was when the elevator opened to reveal a hallway with very nice floors. I'm pretty dense. So, my first thought was "Wow. This hallway is really nice for a hallway that leads to the type of place that would host a concert I would go to." It turned out that the whole venue was beautiful: high ceilings, chandeliers, floors that were probably laminate (but looked like wood floors to me), a bigger main room than I expected, a nice-sized bar area separated from the main room, a balcony with additional seating (and I think it's own bathroom, if I heard my wife and daughter correctly, which I may not have, because there was a concert going on). Also, I guess I was technically a designated driver, because my wife had a whiskey, and I guess it's pretty common for bars to comp sodas and other non-alcoholic drinks for DDs, but I was really surprised that they didn't seem to charge for any of the non-alcoholic drinks that the three of us had, though. Either that, or they were incredibly cheap. I think I had three or four iced teas. My wife had at least one whiskey, and two Cokes. My daughter had a Sprite. Our bill was $11.00 even. So, either everything but the whiskey was free, or my iced teas were free and everything else was incredibly cheap. I thought that was really nice. I would highly recommend The Olympic South Side Theatre to anyone who is looking for a place to host an event.

What a beautiful venue. We attended a Bob Marley Festival. It was wonderful. 4 bands beautiful…read morevenue with great acoustics. They have crystal chandeliers adorning the ceiling. Couches and comfy couches and chairs on the sides. Easily able to find parking and uber clean bathrooms for a concert venue. It is located in an old building on the second floor with both stairs and an elevator. All in all it was amazing!