Wowza! This place is FANTASTIC! Allen college hosted our grad dinner here and I am bringing my hubby back!! Huge wine and cocktail menu, scrumptious entrees, and sophisticated feels... definitely fine-dining. I enjoyed the salmon with montage signature mashed potatoes (yummm!) And a dinner roll. I also enjoyed a dry Italian red wine (I know whites are better with seafood) but the red was divine! The waitstaff was very attentive and timely toward our large group...this making the entire experience excellent! read more

Montage - Wine Bars Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

Ten years ago I lived in the area and frequently visited Montage. Often, when I returned to the area I would dine at the restaurant and enjoy my favorite dish, raspberry chipotle. I recently returned and found the restaurant was under new management and the menu no longer included my favorite dish. The ambiance was similar, the service was okay even though the server spilled the soup onto the table. The mushroom appetizer missed the mark. Baking them with cheese and a little butter left them dry and unsatisfying. The soup was warm but not hot. The zuppa was tasty though. The dishes we ordered were boarder line poor. I had the fireworks pasta with chicken and spinach fettuccine. I like very spicy food and found the dish had heat. It lacked flavor though. Another dish I tried was the blackberry salmon. The seeds from the berries were annoying and the salmon was over cooked and dry. The glasses for mixed drinks were aesthetically interesting but took time to get use to due to the offset rim. The first few times I put the glass down I felt like I was going to spill the drink due to the design. We did not order desert. For a person that fasts and enjoys one meal a day, I feel I could have been more satisfied elsewhere. Sadly, Montage has lost some luster since its peak. read more

"Special" of the night lamb gnocchi. Not good. Cold. Had the waiter take it away, barely touched, and they still insisted on charging me the full price ($36). read more

Great fine dining experience in Cedar Falls. The sirloin had a great char and was still juicy, and the whipped sweet potatoes were a great blend of sweet with a light spice. We had a reservation for 9, which was good for us because the restaurant started clearing out and getting quieter on a Friday night. The space is well designed with an upscale vibe. read more

Discovered this treasure while in Cedar Falls for work. The food was upscale and delicious. It is pricey, but many affordable options also. $10 scallop appetizer is large enough to be a meal. The shrimp cocktail was huge! All of my seafood was fresh. They have a lot of steak and pork options. Monday nights are half price wine nights. I wish this place had a happy hour! Great food! read more

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This is always my favorite restaurant pick in town. Consistently good and a romantic atmosphere. My go-to order is a long island iced tea (best in town!) along with the goat cheese appetizer, cashew crusted fish and spicy sweet potatoes. read more

This place is great. I think that this is one of the best places to go to in Cedar Falls if you were trying to go all out. Did you pay a lot for the price of going but honestly it's worth it because what you pay for everything it's worth it. read more

My favorite place to go in CF when I make it back! Great, upscale atmosphere and a unique twist to fine dining. I have so many meals I recommend from the garden pasta, the Iowa chop, to the montage potatoes and any of their seasonal specials and desserts like the creme brûlée and truffles are great as well! read more

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This is one of my favorite locations in CF. It's great if you're looking for reasonably priced fine dining. They have a wide range of options on the menu, which suits anyone's need. Decor matched the presentation of the dish, and the food tastes great. Id recommend the pinion crusted grouper! read more

Montage - Pinion crusted grouper with montage potatoes - Wine Bars Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

I have to give 2 stars to the lack of an ability to cook a filet mignon medium. I don't live here but I travel occasionally to the area and have eaten here at least 6 times. I was here on business about a year or so, ordered a filet medium and it had come out completely well done. Another previous trip probably another year previous, same exact thing!! Back again today, I had dinner tonight and ordered a filet ($28) and asked for it medium, just to show my fellow diners that maybe they figured out how to cook the tender filet. NOPE! Well done again, I cannot believe it. It cannot be that hard given that they slice it relatively thin, on the bias, almost as a way to keep it simple for the line cooks they apparently employ to NOT OVERCOOK!! Anyway, waitress did what she could to try and fix it and I did tip her well for the efforts, not her fault. New filet then came out on the rare side of med-rare...........back to the kitchen it went........Garlic mash taters were very good though... Avoid the steaks. It is apparently amateurs trying to cook those. I also have to question whether I come here again next time but I have had good food here, the empanadas come to mind and the pastas have been OK. read more

WOW this place is AHHHHMazing I love montage. The atmosphere is amazing. The drinks are great. I love this place for a date night.

An amazing restaurant in cedar falls they have amazing service and all of the waiters are very nice. They also have a wide selection of Food which I like read more

This is one of the nicest restaurants in the Cedar Valley! My friend always asks me to go here and he says "Were beasts for going here when were so young." The food is amazing and the service is always impeccable. The pricing is a little high, but you are getting what you pay for. I either get the New York Strip or sometimes my pal pays for me and I feel bad so I just get a salad. The salad is full of greens and vegetables, and although it's rather small, it is $8. Last time I was there, my pal was paying for me so I got the salad, and he got raspberry chipotle pasta, which is amazing! I had a few bites, and I am definitely getting it next time I go there! If you are looking for a nice place to eat, and are not afraid to spend money, I would go here! read more

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Montage can be found on the quaint Main Street of Cedar Falls. On warm days, the coveted spots on the upper deck fill quickly. And it is a lovely spot to sit outside. If you are ever wanting to try this place, I'd recommend going when you can sit out on the second floor deck. The deck is the best and only good part of this restaurant. The food is okay. The menu doesn't change very often. And considering price, you aren't really getting what you pay for in food quality. The service is fine. Again, I'd definitely recommend a trip when their deck is open! It's neat to sit out above everything. But it does fill up quickly! read more

I love the food here. It is very good and it never seems to disappoint. The atmosphere is great and we sat out on the deck which was beautiful. But the other day I was here and I was pretty disappointed. We had to wait almost and hour for our food and 45 mins for our appetizer! We never got bread either. Our waitress was very nice, but I expected better service. Would defiantly recommend for the food! Maybe it was just that one time, but we were not pleased with our service. read more

Montage - Wine Bars Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

I've gone here a few times and each time is disappointing. For the price you expect a much higher standard and it fails every time. Even the best meals I've gotten there have simply been "alright". If your looking for a place for nice dinner you'll have better luck at Lark. Their food is tastier and quality more consistent. No matter what, just skip Montage and save your money. read more

Sadly I'm disappointed anytime we eat here. Nice ambiance but this time only two employees were wearing masks. The food and drinks are over priced. The spinach salad at $9 is delicious and well-worth it. My husband had the white fish and one side dish of sweet potatoes and his meal was $23. read more

The main reason for the 3/5 rating is because this place is so EXPENSIVE. I would come here maybe once a year for a super special occassion if necessary. It is just not within my budget. The great thing is that they have a VEGAN menu. It is small but there are quite a few options, including 3 main dishes and appetizers, unforunately no desserts. I had a nice time. My drink, pain killer was delicious and oh so coconutty. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location and place itself is nice. I went in some nice jeans but this is certainly a place for which you could dress up a bit. I got the peanutty pasta dish. It was really good and a nice serving size as I was able to take some home; but 30$ for a some pasta with sauce and a few veggies is excessive. Overall I had a nice time and the food was good; however not good enough to entice me back without an important reason. read more

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Food is great especially the basil pasta wine is good service is great a must go Crab Cakes not the best but okay

Only thing keeping this from an amazing review is my steak being well done when I asked for it to be cooked medium. They asked to cook me another one and I realized they're likely short staffed due to covid so I declined. They did comp half of the meal. Great customer service by the staff after realizing the order was not correct. Because of the rest of the meal being great and incredible customer service, they get 5 stars. read more

This place is our favorite in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. Great food. Great wine selection. Great service.

I had the rosemary pecan-crusted chicken breast, and it was absolutely mouthwatering. I kept taking smaller and smaller bites to prolong the pleasure. (There is also a version of this with grouper that I can't wait to try.) Others in my party had salmon, ahi tuna and a steak. They were equally pleased, although I can't quite imagine anything being as tasty as my chicken. We ate on the rooftop deck, but I'd recommend one of the attractive indoor rooms instead. The rooftop view is an alley and parking lot, and the outdoor setting meant annoying bugs throughout the meal. read more

I was so excited to try the best reviewed restaurant in Cedar Falls while traveling through town on business and staying at the local historic hotel. Unfortunately Montage left a lot to be desired from the presentation, food, and service. If I restaurant lacks in service or presentation but the food still rocks I don't complain. At Montage the menu was uninspired and trying to be too much for too many people. There was Kung Pao chicken pasta on the menu alongside steakhouse classics and misspelled beer options (Mundien =/= Munchen). Everything had clearly previously been frozen, the meat was terrible quality, and cooked into a brick. I NEVER return food but my Blackberry Pork Loin (which sounded awesome) was so chewy I couldn't actually eat it. When I told my server she kindly offered to get me me something else but I got the same thing which was only slightly better enough to actually chew but still really tough. The bread basket rolls clearly came from the grocery store. My companions pecan crusted chicken again sounded great on the menu and came out looking like bad buffet food. As for service, our server was trying hard but missing the mark. She was very attentive but then put her thumb in my sauce while serving and hoped I wouldn't notice. When I told her my pork was inedible she offered to get me something else and told the manager. The manager never actually stopped at the table but on his way back to the kitchen without missing a stride TOLD me (not offered) that he would get me a new one rather than something different. I did not even have the chance to respond. And in the end since the next one was bad too but it was already late I didn't fight it. My companion's plate was cleared before I was even close to done without asking which then made me feel rushed to consume my second attempt. That's just a pet peeve of mine. Overall it was just a disappointing experience and WAY overpriced for the quality. I don't see myself giving it a second chance. read more

This is the best restaurant to hit up if your ever in the Waterloo-/ Cedar falls area looking for fine dining. The food is to die for and the service is always impeccable. No matter what you order at the montage you'll surely feel like you are like a king after. The montage offers free bread and butter that is second to none to start you off right. I got the raspberry chipotle pasta as my entree, and was extremely satisfied with this very rich and creamy pasta boasted with quality ingredients. I'm a very big fan of the chocolate lava cake usually for desert, but was feeling cheap tonight. read more

Montage - Bread and butter comes free as an appetizer. - Wine Bars Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

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I was in Cedar Falls this week on a business trip, and was taken to Montage for a group dinner. It's an unassuming restaurant that looks small and bar-like from the outside, but inside is a nice dining experience. Our group took up most of one of their dining areas, but they didn't seat anyone else in the room we were in, which I thought was nice since we were probably pretty loud. The servers were all very attentive, and I barely got to finish my drink before the waitress serving the group asked me if I'd like another. I was impressed by the level of service here; everyone was well dressed, extremely friendly, and helpful. I stuck to pomegranate cosmos for the night, and they were quite tasty! I did notice that they had a decent, though small, beer list, and an AMAZING wine list. The wine list took up over half of the menu. Their menu is pretty broad, ranging from burgers and pizza to steaks and seafood to Italian entrees. For appetizers, my table ordered sauteed mushrooms (I didn't try those), Bruschetta (which was good, though they only gave us 4 pieces for a table of 5), and a cheesey-chicken dip served with blue corn chips. The dip was ok; I didn't really fancy the taste or consistency. For dinner, I ordered a sirloin, medium rare, with a side of their spicy sweet potatoes. The sirloin came out slightly under cooked in the center, but it was a really thick cut. The sweet potatoes were super delicious though. Those around me got their special house potatoes, which were apparently also very good. For dessert, I ordered creme brulee, which was on point. I also tried a bite of their chocolate souffle, which was heavenly. Overall, the place was really great for a large group. There were 4 tables, holding 5+ people at each. The prices are closer to $$$ per person than $$, unless you're ordering just an entree and a glass of water. There were some people dressed very casually there (Star Wars leggings, anyone?) but most of the patrons were dressed nicely. I can see this place being great for a nice date night. read more

I'm really not too sure why Montage is listed on here as Italian. Puns fully intended, it is a montage of American-ethnic fusion. Unlike a place like Cheesecake Factory, the menu is at a comfortable size with enough variety to take care of everyone's palate and with a gourmet twist. I've been there twice with groups of people. Every time I've not heard a single complaint, and everyone's meals looked well executed. My first meal there was a blackberry pork tenderloin on a lemon-scented couscous. The lemon literally was just a slight hint in the couscous, but the sweet and spicy blackberry sauce stole the show anyways so it wasn't even missed. I liked how the pork was barely drizzled with sauce, with beautiful dark purple ribbons of sauce on the outer sides of the plate so you could dip as you please. I was glad I could even enjoy the wonderful flavor of the pork on its own. My second meal allowed me to sample several more dishes, since I was with a large group and we ordered some appetizers. All were great! I really loved the goat cheese torte. Of the 3 apps we ordered, that one stood out the most. The crab cakes were great as well, but it was a small portion so not great for maybe a party of 4 or more. I ordered a New York Strip steak rare, and that's just how it came to me. My risotto was delicious as well. For dessert I opted for the chocolate soufflé and it was the perfect accompaniment to my last few sips of Cabernet. It was gooey and rich and the perfect balance of bitterness from the chocolate and not too sweet. Service is always great; servers are young but for working in a more upscale setting they present themselves with much more polish than I've seen at nice restaurants in other cities with servers who have had a little more time in the business. The Old Fashioned I had was fantastic, and I've not had a bad glass of wine yet. read more

My son bought me the chocolate souffle for my birthday in March. It is one of the richest and best desserts you can get!!

We ordered a Fireworks Pasta on Campanelli, which was excellent, and cheesecake for dessert. Everything was quite nice. We appreciated the excellent service and that they offered decent wines that were not over-priced. Food: 4.5 stars Service: 4.5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars read more

We were in Cedar Falls for one evening chose the Montage based on their proximity to the hotel and the on-line menu. I was impressed by the surroundings and was surprised at the wines that were being offered. Particularly there was an excellent Pinot Noir from Oregon. However, the food was a disappointment. Here are the comments on the food. Spinach Goat Cheese Salad - My wife and I shared this. The salad itself was fine but the hot citrus dressing was too sweet and contained herbs that did not complement the spinach Hoisin Glazed Pork Loin. - This was my entree. Sorry the glaze was overly sweet and was not spicy. In this case the loin would have been better minus this glaze Pasta Alfredo - butter, cream and parmesan cheese on penne pasta. - This was my wife's entree. I am not sure why they used the term Alfredo in the name because it was really nothing more than noodles with butter and Parmesan. Really, we have had better at home as a quick and easy meal. read more

So let's start with Crispy crust, soft warm sourdough bread with sweet butter. Yum Add a Crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc Plus Good music playing in the background Bonus Great service. She sold the summer vegetable pasta to me with her fantastic description and confidence in what the kitchen was putting out-- and was helpful with the wine selection as well. I've been here a few times now and am never disappointed. You won't be either. read more

Great food every time! We recently had a reservation for 10 people and they were nothing but accommodating. Service was excellent and drinks were great! It's is very hard for me to find places I like in Iowa having moved here from San Diego, but this is definitely one of them! read more

It was the best sirloin steak I've had in years. It was thick and tender, but dense. It was cooked to perfection. My friend's meal was delicious, too. Our server back on Monday June 3rd was terrific. read more

Had a great time here a couple weeks ago! Our server was so wonderful and friendly. We of course ordered the spinach and goat cheese salad with the hot citrus dressing (my fave!) but they left off the oranges :( We also got a couple of appetizers to share, the mini crabcakes with chipolte sauce and the bacon wrapped scallops in hoison sauce. They were both really good! It had been a while since I've been here but am looking forward to coming back again for a full meal. read more

Nice atmosphere but kitchen doesn't know how to cook a piece of meet to order. Everything comes out well done.

On a recommendation from YELP, we gave it a shot. Montage was outstanding! Every staff member was personable and professional. The service was excellent. We dined on the rooftop, when the weather was perfect. I hade the spinach salad, with raspberry chipotle dressing and they nailed it. The Iowa chop was also perfectly prepared and served with the Montage Potatoes. Excellent combination. Great restaurant in a great downtown setting. read more

Roof top dining at its finest! Great food and wine, good service - a can't miss restaurant!!!

Great food, best service need I say more? The fireworks pasta is by far my favorite dish, but I also love the piñon chicken with parmesan potatoes! YUM! It is a must if you are in the Cedar Valley! read more

Good food executed well. Great service. Pro tip to new restaurant owners...you have to be there! Montage has done so well over decades because the owners are there every night ! Great place that survives for that reason. read more

My favorite date night restaurant by far! The food is amazing, my husband and I have tried something new every time and each time we're wowed and want more! The creme brûlée is some of the best we've had we each have to get our own when we go! Love sitting rooftop when it's available and people watching while enjoying an amazing meal! read more

Fave restaurant in CF. The dip appetizer was meh but the scallops were a good value. Tuna dish was great. The blackberry salmon has a little too much sauce, should be more to taste and not the whole taste. Wine was great and our waiter was awesome. Too much sauce on the Asian slaw. But good! Our fave place to go for steak and seafood in CF. read more