We gave this place another chance and unfortunately were extremely disappointed again. 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. read more

Kingston's Steakhouse - Prime ribe and over cooked steak . - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Came here for a Valentine's day dinner, and walked out with a new favorite dinner spot! My boyfriend 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! read more

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Overall it was an acceptable experience. I ordered the demonic steak, a cut from the ribeye. It came out way over cooked. They prepared another for me. Meanwhile I had a house salad with pesto vinaigrette dressing. Needed more pesto. But was ok. The side of Brussel sprouts were tasty but under cooked Hard and needing more seasoning .Steak was re-presented and cooked as requested (med-rare). Had the hen butter topping as an extra. Feel the beef was mediocre at best. Supposedly aged 21 days. Not impressed with the food, but those attending the service were very good. Will not return. Too Many other places that make their food a priority! read more

Kingston's Steakhouse - Limoncello cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Great food and atmosphere. Drinks were well crafted and steak tip app was cooked to perfection. read more

Kingston's Steakhouse - Steak strips & green bean side with delicious dinner rolls and butter variety - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This is a late review, so my apologies. I had my birthday dinner here on October 7th. A couple of staff members from LP Street Food highly recommended the restaurant. And they were spot on. I chose to sit at the bar for my meal. I started with an appetizer of crab-stuffed mushrooms. They were rich in flavor and delectable, with just enough crab to not overpower the mushrooms' taste. The main course was a 10oz sirloin cooked medium with breaded Lobster Tail and Tater Tots. Initially, I was opting for the NY strip; however, the young lady who tended the bar and took my order mentioned this was their special. And since it was my birthday, I said what the heck? Let's do it. And I was not disappointed. Coming from Texas and having dined on grass-fed beef all the time, this was new to me. I will say I prefer the corn-fed variant. Tastier and with a buttery and slightly sweet flavor. I ordered it cooked medium and it literally melted in my mouth with each bite. Absolutely delicious. The ambiance was that of a family-friendly neighborhood restaurant. Rather quaint and a tad rustic, yet with a flair for the modern. When I travel I prefer to go where the locals dine and thank you to the staff at LP Streetfood for the recommendation, read more

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Delicious meals (pulled pork, short ribs, pulled pork, sirloin, Greek salad) for all of us! Happy hour great- though Very rigid on rules. And great music on the patio. Not keen on mahi tacos or amount of gravy on the mashed. Thanks for a great birthday dinner for family. read more

Went there several months ago and will not be back. My teenage son and I arrived about an hour before closing and were seated off in a side section with no one else, which would have been quiet and peaceful, except that within a few minutes someone brought out a bright yellow mop bucket and placed it right in my line of sight and left it there for the duration of our meal. If memory serves, they were also cleaning empty tabletops around us. I don't know if the tables generally have tablecloths, but ours did not, and our plates literally slid around on the pretty black -- but slick -- table as we attempted to cut our food. The food itself was good, though not exceptional, but the overall sense that we were interrupting their efforts to close up for the night made the entire experience unpleasant. Very disappointing. read more

I only write reviews for really good or really bad experiences, Mediocre takes care of itself! So...why am I writing a four star review for this establishment? The reason is for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the "heartland" of the USA, it is a 5 STAR REVIEW here. I LOVE this place; it is the true "middle America flyover state" restaurant. This is as "SALT OF THE EARTH" as it gets! These people as hardworking, "get it done" as you will find...but that means this: restaurants are NOT their first love. They work too hard growing the world's food . We call it the three big "F's" here in Iowa, Heartland USA: Farming, Feeding, and Forn... well, you get the picture. Hard working and BIG Families are the norm. In other words, this is not STEAK 44 in Scottsdale, AZ (see my other reviews). You will, however, have excellent service, wine "pours" worthy of a king for a reasonable price, and you will leave quite satisfied. If you are ever in Cedar Rapids, it is worthy of a "try" on your part. Don't order exotic preps...just the basics, as in rare, medium rare, etc. What? you want a well done steak??? What's wrong with you? Go to ARBYs. A real "sleeper"...give it a visit; you will not be disappointed! read more

We came for my 66th Birthday, and oh, what a treat! Their Stuffed Jalapeno appetizer was incredible. Justin recommended the Jalapeno Ranch dressing, and he was spot-on... I had a red blend, and Debbie had the Phantom Chardonnay, perfect choices... Their rolls came with four different butters, all good, but the garlic and chive was the tops. Caesar Salads were a great way to start the dinner, and then out came their Steak Dianne and their special Delmonico Steak with a peppercorn sauce and onions Strings... Perfect! The brussels were good, but a touch al dente, while the creamed spinach was perfection again... Secret, we ate half the salads, bringing the rest home. And we ate half the main dishes as well, the balance for tomorrow... To finish, a Limoncello cake with raspberry sauce. It was light, fresh, not overly rich - a perfect finish... Yeah, we'll come back. You should too! read more

Good food and good service this review requires 85 letters minimum so now it should work.

The service was so so and expected more for the prices. The steak was okay and would expect a better cut of meat for the price

Comfy, cozy! Food delicious! Upscale dining and will definitely be back! Great service as well.

Food was delicious! Outdoor seating was wonderful, it was busy but the one staff did great! read more

Kingston's Steakhouse - Chicken Sandwich with Onion Rings - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I really enjoyed dinner. They provide an elegant atmosphere and good menu. Appetizers were elegant and foodie quality delicious. DUCK WONTONS 4 duck and sweet corn wantons, with cream cheese and drizzled with raspberry sauce. This was my favorite appetizer, a true foodie experience that artfully mixes flavors. It's a true art. FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Lightly battered green tomatoes with melted fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. The cheese was through the roof. BRUSCHETTA Marinated diced tomatoes and fresh basil, topped with fresh goat cheese on ciabatta bread. NEW YORK STRIP The steak was cooked perfectly and came with nice grill marks. WINE They offer a descent wine menu that has many by-the-glass offerings when you are not sharing a bottle with others. read more

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Food was delicious but 5 stars for service. Ally was exceptional. She explained everything and was excited by everything we ordered. We had a wonderful evening. So glad we gave them a try. Thank you for a wonderful evening. read more

This restaurant is definitely worth checking out. We are lucky we have a place like this in Cedar Rapids. The food and drinks are great and the experience is even greater. You can dine inside the main restaurant, enjoy the large outside patio on nice days or find your way to the back bar full of tv's. The menu has a lot of choices and the food is excellent. read more

Just shared a Valentine's Day dinner here and wanted to provide some feedback for management. Spent a little over $300 for 2. - we like to eat. Positives - the service and appetizers were phenomenal. Kind and efficient (the service), hot and tasty (the apps). I couldn't done with just apps. Areas of opportunity: 1. The lighting in the spillover area is clearly way too bright for dinner on any day. It was brighter than chuckee cheese. Please address this with the multiple cost effective solutions available. Just wasn't cute at all for a steakhouse. So disappointed having a date night there. 2. The Steaks: nice pick of cuts for price and temperature was prepared nearly perfect. HOWEVER, it was extremely bland lacking any type of seasoning. The steak tasted like it was literally just thrown on the grill. Unfortunately, I was left adding salt, pepper and dousing it in A1 sauce. As a Chicago native I felt embarrassed doing so and couldn't finish it as there were large parts where the rind wasnt grilled down properly. So disappointed. 3. The hot sides: same as the steaks, Under seasoned and lacked attention to quality. Please revisit the Mac and cheese; I can see what you're going for but it's not there yet. Allow cheese to thicken more, salt the noodles, less soupy texture and shred your own cheese so there's a more creamy consistency. I couldn't finish my loaded mash, Mac n cheese, broccoli, or the ice berg salad. Disappointed. 4. Presentation of drinks could be refined a bit. I understand the rush Valentines day brings but the tavern feel in a steakhouse wasn't doing it. Receiving the same large cup for different drinks isn't what someone expects from a steakhouse. Going to an acclaimed steak house over a chain like Texas Roadhouse is a deliberate choice because of what you'd expect from food, its presentation (many of our plates were chipped), ambiance, drinks, and service. I'm hoping y'all slow down, quality control, and make some small changes to your establishment and ops. Would be open to dining once more for good measure. read more

We recently had dinner at Kingston's with some friends and the service was outstanding. We sat in the bar area and our server was very friendly and on-top of our orders. The food has always been very good, and we love the desert! Easy parking and love the atmosphere. Even when they are busy it doesn't feel like it. read more

Great steak. Excellent service. Very clean We were very happy with our experience My wife gave me a wink when we arrived

Went out with another couple to celebrate my wife's birthday on a Sunday evening where there was only a couple other tables in the restaurant. Our server was very pleasant and everything was well until my wife's steak (the filet mignon) arrived. She had ordered it medium and it took just one look for the server to observe that it was well done and then some. This was not a big deal and these things happen. He sent it back and they promptly brought out another steak. Unfortunately, they were a little too prompt as the next steak that came out was completely raw on the inside not even to the point that I would say rare. The man who had brought the steak out who I'm assuming was the manager observed that this one was cooked incorrectly as well and took it back. Finally that same steak was returned which at this point even if at the right temperature was dry and flavorless due to being fired and cut into multiple times. They did comp us with two free desserts in an attempt to salvage what was otherwise a very disappointing evening. Mistakes happen but at the price point and with the steakhouse in the name the expectations were much higher. read more

Enjoyed our meal there last night. First time with new owners and some nice changes to the menu. Would recommend.

Steaks are DELICIOUS! Had a Ribeye and Filet Mignon-medium rare-both cooked to perfection. Sides were fine but the steak was incredible. Great, friendly service. Highly recommend! read more

Only has 1 star because the brochette was good, my lobster for my lobster Alfredo was over cooked sent back and still wasn't cooked right! Let's not talk about the Caesar salad I order that I'm forsure wasn't a Caesar salad For 45$ should been perfect ! Service was also slow I have never been here and always wanted to try this place but a complete let down I'll never recommend or eat here ever again that's for sure read more

Upon entering the restaurant I was greeted with a warm welcome! Very polite and respectful staff. Our server, Jarrett, was masterful to his craft. Timely service and frequent check ins. Our food was amazing and I couldn't be more pleased with my choice. read more

I have no complaints about this experience today. Great experience with server and food. read more

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We wanted to enjoy the beautiful evening weather so we chose Kingston's. We sat outdoors on the patio and had a wonderful time. Despite it being busy our server was phenomenal with her promptness and helpfulness on our questions. She checked in on us regularly and our food was delivered hot and delicious. I would definitely recommend Kingston's! read more

My husband and I wanted a steak dinner for our 25 anniversary. We chose Kingston's. The food was excellent, ambiance was good but the service we received from our server Victoria was amazing. She was on top of things, offered suggestions and has the most awesome personality. We will definitely go back and specifically ask for her to serve us. Thank you for helping to make our evening so special. read more

We were super excited to try this place. We are new to the area and love great food & drinks. Was super disappointed being charged for ice & blue cheese stuffed olives for my dirty martini on the rocks!!! My drink arrived with no "dirty". My spouse had to go to bar to ask for olive juice. The drink arrived with little ice, so asked for more ice. Who knew that they charge for ice and for blue cheese stuffed olives!? We have been all over the USA & have never been up charged for ice or blue cheese stuffed olives. The outdoor patio is lovely with nice fire pits and the salmon bites were delicious. We will not be repeat customers as ice and olives for a dirty martini on the rocks should not be up charge read more

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I am picky with steaks and I quite enjoyed my ribeye. My wife loved her Monster Burger. Service was excellent. I did deduct a star since our food came out and a few looked like they were finished before the others and they sat in a warmer or something. It's only affected the appearance, the flavor was still great. read more

Kingston's Steakhouse - Cowboy Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Food was appropriately seasoned and definitely delivered on flavor. I had the the NY strip flavorful and cooked as I had ordered. Server was friendly and not intrusive and situationally aware of our needs. Ambiance was a perfect fall night on the patio with the fire pit in use. Will definitely revisit if we are in the area. read more

Not sure how this place doesn't have 5 stars. We have ate here so many times and always have the best experiences. Best steaks in CR. Quick service. Free bread & butter! read more

Great food, super waiter, very clean and pretty. Prices were reasonable-happy hr 2 for 1 even special drinks. Get there early if u want the patio. Fills up fast especially on a Friday @ 5. read more

Food was delicious with nice sized portions. Plenty of help, very efficient. Very nice ambiance. Probably could have given 5 stars.

We love Kingston's BUT we and others would like to see some updates as we see the current menu mimicking Butcher Block! Can you review adding or updating the appetizer menu to Chicken strips -you bring them to life Wings Slider plate Parmesan fries Asian lettuce wraps Authentic potato chips with dipping sauces Charcuterie boards and the list can go on-- there is a fun back bar that needs a menu of its own AND we cannot wait for the outdoor patio BUT it needs a FUN appropriate menu of it own that can be enjoyed on the patio or the back bar ! read more

Great patio and improved menu options. I enjoy the open air back bar and friendly staff. Go check it out.

We tried Kingston's for the first time tonight. Service was great. The menu had a range of options for most palates. We ordered the spinach dip, steak salad, and the NY strip. The steaks were cooked to perfection. The salad had fresh ingredients. However, the food was lacking any seasoning even with adding salt and pepper. I think this place could be something great but definitely need to experiment with seasonings. read more

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Best club sandwich in town. Also has these salmon bites as an appetizer and they are hands down amazing.

Overall great experience. Service, buschetta, bread all great. Steak also really good, but for me I thought the seasoning a bit salty, I'd probably just get light seasoning next time. Really only gripe is, charging for toppings on a baked potato?? I've never seen that before, it's not much, but still, the potato is already an upcharge. Still recommend and I'll be back next time in town. read more

I was so excited to finally try this restaurant. Even though the prices are high. The server was awful. He never came to check on our food or ask if we needed anything after we were served. the béarnaise sauce was terrible. I got the Oscar style fillet, and it was horrible. The cheese sauce on the Lyonnaise potatoes was thick and goopy and didn't taste like cheese sauce. Very disappointing. The lighting is also horrible bright white lights in the chandeliers. read more

I am not a Karen but I'm about to sound like one. The wings we ordered for a appetizer were bone dry and over cooked. 2 out of 3 of our steaks came out raw, not rare, raw. And we asked them to be cooked medium. When we got them back, they were cooked beyond well done. Lastly, the sauce on the steak Diane was over powered with garlic. The service was understanding and accommodating. And the drinks were good. Otherwise, we had a bad experience. read more