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.

Great burgers! Came out fast and service was friendly. My…read moredtr said the Memphis burger bbq sauce was tangier rather than sweet. She ate it but she said she wouldn't order again. Hubby ate all the N.O. burger and really enjoyed it. My Lima burger was delish but I ordered the gravy on the side. Don't care for gravy and glad they didn't smother the patty with it. Enjoyed the salad. The fries were good but a tad salty for my taste. FYI, parking only in street or lot. Both places charge. Would return when I'm in town.

I googled best tenderloin sandwich in CR and the first restaurant that popped up was The Blind Pig…read more I'm so thankful we took a chance on this little spot because the service was amazing and the food fantastic!! You can't go wrong with the flavor of the tenderloin sandwich and the sauce that came with the hot chips was phenomenal!! The whole vibe of The Blind Pig is exceptional!!

Good place to hang out and eat some American food! Decent burgers and love the pickle chips!…read morePerfectly fried! The wings were a lil salty for my taste and had to eat them with a side of their garlic dip which I love! Ordered a drink with Tamarindo Smirnoff. It was delicious! Since it was flavored vodka you really couldn't taste the alcohol on that one. They have karaoke Fridays so it was cool to hear ppl sing. The speakers were a bit loud ( reminded me of a club). Overall, good place to hang out.

Went to this place on a whim and was not disappointed. The service was fast even though there was…read moreonly one server when we got in there, he was kind and very helpful when we had questions. The area and ambiance of the restaurant is very unique and lovely! The food was the star of the show and made us question ever second guessing this place. We will be back for sure! If you're looking for quick and easy but tasty sliders and sides, this is the place for you!

Hello Again Ahhh!…read more Raging Rynos is raging with some yummy food. This is pretty much a slider sandwich place. I had Mac n Cheese and a smash taco. Yum yum! Get your buns to this place. I will be going back. Oh, the most expensive $14. Wow

I've been here twice, once for takeout, and once dining in. It's great. The staff are warm and…read morefriendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive. The food is amazing. I also really like the inviting ambiance of the whole place! The only downside is that you have to park downhill and behind the restaurant, and there doesn't seem to be any wheelchair accessible entrance. The bathroom is neat and tidy. I can't wait to try their locally renowned burgers, and the chicken and waffles!

We found this unexpected gem while visiting family in CR and we're SO happy we did. Located in the…read moreold Spicy Basil spot, this cafe is very small on the inside and there are only a few seats so snag them quick if you're planning to dine in. However, we got our food to-go and it held up impressively well. My husband got the steak burrito fully smothered and it while it wasn't reinventing the burrito wheel, it was an impressive bite. I had the spicy chicken sandwich and it exceeded my expectations - the brand on the bun is a nice touch as well. The elote wasn't quite as impressive as the rest of the meal but for Cedar Rapids it's a rare find. Overall, it was a great, easy lunch to grab that left us full and happy. It's SO nice to have another great restaurant pop up on the SE side and the spot is a great transition from the food truck.

My go-to to for great bar food, fantastic service, and decent prices. I'm fond of their Starlite…read moreburger. Grandkids love it too.

Dined in today with my husband and daughters and it was excellent. This place has been on my list…read morefor awhile so we stopped in because we had an errand in CR. This place a great decor and we were served popcorn as we were seated. I had a buffalo chicken wrap, my husband had a tenderloin, my oldest had a Caesar wrap, and my youngest had a kids chicken fingers. Everything was delicious and I feel the "macaroni" salad was the star of the show. This came with my wrap and was creamy and delicious with fresh vegetables. I can't wait to get it again. Service was superb!

Jackpot! What a great find. Running into town for a concert…read moreand wanted something quick not near the venue. Only a couple cars in the parking lot on a Tuesday evening but the waitress behind the counter was all smiles. We told her it was our first time and she recommend the burger for the first time over everything else. All the toppings on the list are included and free. I actually was so excited about this. I told her more of what I didn't want to make the list shorter. I got the 1/4 ,patty, all the toppings minus raw onion. Picked my sauces. There was a fry big enough to share with the hubby and he got the Fiend size burger. They have Coca-Cola in glass bottles which was fantastic. The food came out fast and tasted amazing. Nailed it for the burger department. If we lived closer we would be here again and again. Yelp app also had a free scoop of ice cream for them. I think we were the first to see it . Lol

Listen- do you want to know a secret- do you PROMISE TO TELL OTHERS? Yes i said do you promise to…read moretell? The reason BurgerFiend burgers are better than your average burger joint is they fresh grind and make their own Pattie's. My second tome here I ordered the Fiend Burger with just lettuce tomato and Ketchup so I would be getting a pure taste of the burger. This burger reminds me of what my dad would have thrown on the grill - minus the lighter fluid flavors. I also ordered an order of onion rings pictured here and again not sure if they are made here or brought in frozen but they are wonderfully flavorful and the fact that they tasted handmade (if they ate frozen) speaks to quality of product. I received great service and was impressed to see the owner interacting with some of what I could tell were regular patrons. Living nearby, I might just become one myself. I really enjoyed chatting up the staff and finding out what is on deck for new flavors and food. If you like a hood local place check out BurgerFiend.

good food and very nice service i went there and i ate so much my tummy feels greatread more

What a spot if you want great food and funky cool atmosphere that is your spot…read more Highlights include the pickle fries, Cubano sandwich and Patty melt. When you're here give this place a go.

The food was around 4 stars, but my service and treatment left a lot on the table, and none if it…read morewas my change. We called in to get carry out and I'm glad we did. We got some Sunday dinner and there was a band playing. As soon as I walk in, I get stopped and get told there's a $5 cover charge. No biggie I explain I called ahead and she directed me to the bar to get my food. (When I ordered over the phone they didn't tell me my total, there's a 4% additional fee for credit cards) The bartender takes my name and goes to grab my food, she comes back with food and total. Of course I didn't have perfect change ready and gave her extra. She took my money to the register and just left me stranded and out to dry. I finally found another employee to right their wrongs, he grabbed her and she went back to the register. She comes back and shoves my change across the bar. She seemed like I was the one being the problem. If this was my "friendly neighbor bar" I'd be calling my realtor.

We started with the traditional nachos for a shared appetizer. They were soooo good. I would…read moredefinitely order them again. For my main dish, I ordered the Asian Bowl with grilled shrimp and rice. Others at my table ordered the Bruschetta Steak Salad and the Burrito Bowl--both looked delicious and are on my list to try next. I appreciate their menu offers "healthier" choices like salads and bowls in addition to traditional bar food. Bonus: They had bingo the night we dined there.

Huge portions, Huge TVs, Great beers, Tasty Seasonal Specials, Clean atmosphere, Phenomenal…read moreService!!! We were coming through from MT, headed an Iowa Hawkeyes game... We left so happy! Thanks guys!!

We went to Emil's last weekend. They were busy, but the staff did a great job getting us seated…read more Their Rueben is the best! The Nachos were also good! We had Danielle has a waitress and she was attentive, prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is great and they flow people through at a good pace! Definitely coming back!

Great experience. Service was on point. Food was terrific. Specials are a great value. Will go back…read morewhen I am in the area.