I've been coming to Panda Linn for quite a while, and it never disappoints. The food is…read moreconsistently fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic -- you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. This isn't your standard "takeout Chinese" spot; the flavors are balanced, portions are generous, and the quality is excellent every single time. Panda Linn is easily one of the best authentic restaurants in Cedar Rapids, and it's the kind of place you look forward to going back to again and again as I have multiple times!

Food is amazing. Portions above and beyond. Flavors are exceptional. Such a small place but they…read moreoffer so much. They care about their customers and are amazing people. I highly request you get their Food. You will not be left hungry or disappointed.

I have been to the BTH when it was at Lindale mall across town and that was a great restaurant…read morebefore it closed. This one is almost as good. The noise level was loud and it was crowded at dinner time but we didn't have to wait for a seat for two. The food was good enough that we would come back but nothing spectacular. I had the regular fries with my burger but next time I may try the seasonings that are available. The strawberry malt was delicious! They were training a new chef so the pulled pork was missing the pickles, they told us it would come out separately but never did. The manager was notified and gave us a un asked for discount due to the mistake. Nice touch. This is a clean friendly place that we would come back to if in the area.

While visiting Iowa I found this gem and was pleasantly surprised…read more The bar looks nice with a large selection of drinks. The menu had a good variety of food and we all loved there fries. The fries are seasoned to perfection. It was packed but the service was still great. You could also watch a ton of sporting games. Loved it.

I visited The District CR in downtown Cedar Rapids during a recent business trip and had an overall…read moreenjoyable experience. First impressions were a bit confusing--the entrance makes you feel like you're walking into an office building. There's a door to the right with signage for what seems to be a sister bar that's only open on limited nights, but the actual restaurant is straight back. Once inside, the space is large and open, with plenty of room between tables and a sizable bar area. I sat at the bar and learned about their Whiskey Wednesday specials, which included several types of Old Fashioneds and whiskey flights. While it sounded intriguing, I opted not to partake. They also offer daily drink special themes. The menu is eclectic, with a mix of Cajun, Italian, and American fare. I went with the Cacio e Pepe with Elephant Ear (Orcchiette) pasta, and added shrimp along with a half wedge salad as a premium side. The pasta itself was delicious--perfectly cooked with a rich, peppery flavor. However, I wish the server had mentioned that the shrimp was Cajun-seasoned. While great on its own, it slightly overpowered the pasta. The wedge salad was a bit of a letdown--the lettuce was watery, which diluted the overall flavor. The dish also came with garlic bread, which was yummy. Service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and efficient. Unfortunately, it was hard to get a real read on the restaurant's vibe because it was pretty empty on a Wednesday night.

A nice place with plenty of mood lighting, dark-stained wood and up/downstairs seating. Our…read morewaitress was friendly and efficient. My friends ordered, wine and draft beer, I ordered a fountain root beer (I would've rather had an IBC, Mill Creek or Jones). We had NOLA Hot Honey Taters for an appetizer. Honey drizzled over the top of fried sweet potato squares with a spicy dipping sauce. They were okay but I prefer my cooked/fried veggies to not have a vegetable "snap" to them, these didn't quite have that snap but they were too firm for my preference. The flavor was good though. Two of my friends had Zopa Toscana. Which was Italian vegetable soup, which reminded them of wedding soup a little bit. Rustic cut veggies but the potatoes were cut too large and weren't fully cooked compared to the other vegetables. Both of my friends picked the larger potatoes out and ate the rest. Again the flavor was good, temperature was not, it was just north of warm. Portion sizes were good and the flavor was good. As is a theme with almost all our food was the temperature was not hot. The food tasted fresh but it just wasn't hot enough temp-wise. One of us had Double Down Sausage Bowl which he thoroughly enjoyed. Another had the Muffuletta - New Orleans Classic w/ a twist with double meat, he enjoyed it and it was good. Another had the Shug's Creole Salad which she liked. I had the Cacio e Pepe and I added chicken, given the creole lean to the menu I expected blackened chicken but it was only grilled chicken. The garlic bread was good but my side of cheesy grits was more formed than I expected. The flavor was good but there was no gooey factor that you'd expect with cheesy grits. They came out still formed of the scoop they used to plate them, so not even as moist as regular grits. Overall a positive experience. The flavor of the food was good but the temperature of the food was not. I will return and give them another shot as the flavor was good enough to try them again.

I've had barbecue all over the country--from Georgia to Tennessee to Texas--and I can honestly say…read morethis was the best brisket and bbq pork ribs I've ever had. The brisket was perfectly cooked: incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with natural flavor. What really stood out was the seasoning. It enhanced the meat without overpowering it, allowing the rich, smoky beef flavor to shine through with every bite. The customer service was just as impressive. Everyone was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the entire experience even more memorable. Outstanding food paired with exceptional hospitality is a rare combination - a gem hidden in Cedar Rapids. Highly recommend the place if you're ever in town.

2nd Stop...06/20/26 Repeat visit as we were in town for…read morebusiness.. Terri was with me this time and got the last burger they had as part of the Pulled Pork Burger so I tried one of the daily specials....a Cuban Salad Sandwich. Not quite sure what I was expecting but the sandwich wasn't what I was expecting. I'll describe it as a Cuban Egg Salad Sandwich...Cubanized by the pork and mustard it was a good sandwich but I was looking for more pork to be honest. I also ordered the Brisket Eggroll again and tried the Smoked Mac and Cheese this time...excellent choices! Terri enjoyed the Pulled Pork Burger as much as I did on my previous stop. She ordered the fried potatoes as a side and thought the addition of onions to it would be a good idea...I tried them and I concur, they were very good but the onion idea would put them over the top. We grabbed a 3 MEAT COMBO to go with Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, and Brisket as the main event and the fried potatoes, baked beans, and smoked mac and cheese for the sides. This will make for a great meal later and tomorrow which is also what I did on my first stop here a few weeks ago. We'll be back again as the food is delicious, the service is very friendly and accommodating and the ambiance of the place is very comfortable....when you get out of your vehicle and the business end of those two smokers hit your senses you know your in for a treat!

Everything went well super clean, food was awesome and great selection! Super hibachi grill made my…read morewife smile big time she is super picky!!! Service was very attentive but not bothersome!! Was only passing thru Cedar Rapids but if I venture this way again Im coming back!!

We t here beciase my son was in town and meeting up with a friend so we decided to eat here. I…read moregotta say for a buffet place I was impressed at the variety of foods offered. Was a little pricey but in today's economy I understand why. Overall the service was great. The lady we had as a service was busting her behind and she tok great care of us.

Fresh food, generous portions (mine was enough for multiple meals), would definitely come back as…read morelong as I am not in a rush since it took us about 1.5 hours to have lunch on a slow day. I recommend the Mexi Cali Omelet.

I'm visiting Iowa on a work assignment and I was referred to this restaurant by coworker. Now it…read morewasn't busy but service was slow everyone moves slow. No customer service we sat 30 mins before someone came to the table. The flies greeted us more than the servers. Food took forever to come the rice was hard and everyone looked like zombies in the place. It's definitely a no for me.

I should label this place as corporate dinner with my leadership. It's funny that twice I've been…read moreto this restaurant during the wizard to Cedar Rapids. Both of them were because of a corporate event. The lady who was serving us was from England, so was very sweet and kind, and her recommendations were good Food overall is a bar food with wings and lots of greasy appetizers. I love their pretzels. I had their mac & cheese with chicken. I got bored with it because they have like a huge potion but the flavor remains very constant probably I'll try some bowls next time. i'm at the event or paying for it. The best part about this place is their huge patio with being around the most busiest street of Cedar Rapids Their IPA beer is super light and not as heavy as other IPAs in the market very nice flavor

I mean, the place is nice. Like the interior is so cool looking! For a Tuesday night it was crazy…read morebusy. Didn't try their beer which I probably should have since their wine pour was barely 2 fingers. Pro tip: just get the bottle if you're going the wine route. I had the chicken sticky buns and those were soooo good. Hubby had the buffalo wings and loved all of them. Service was nice and always helpful. Here's the reason for the 3 stars though, there was a food runner that, bless her heart, may have been under the weather but literally sneezed into someone's soup as she was carrying it to them. Constantly touching her face (nose, eyes) and going straight to picking up another order. We were right by the kitchen so we saw it all. I'm aware that's a touchy situation and no we weren't able to see how many times she washed her hands which she totally could have, but it was super busy after 6pm so just wondering if she even had the time. This isn't an exaggeration and I don't like throwing anyone under the bus as they are hard workers, but the whole table saw the sneeze into the soup and it still got delivered. Food was great and next time I'll try the beer but will still be sitting by the kitchen :)

This place is adorable, small intimate setting with your faves, now back to the food, everything…read morewas delicious, from the apps to the main dish, it was my first time, but my friends had been previous times and i was impressed to say the least, you won't be disappointed at all!! Also the sourdough bread was delicious, we had a couple rounds, ha ha, and that butter, as the saying goes, smooth like butter baby! ( It literally was) Check this place out and get your reservation now

After experiencing fine dining through living on the West Coast and traveling internationally, I…read morewas excited to learn that the town I grew up in had a restaurant that offered a tasting menu. I knew I had to try it on a recent visit back home. My experience was mixed. The excellent: our table service was next level with each dish being thoroughly explained. We were educated on the thought process behind each wine pairing as well. Between each course our table was cleaned and we were presented with fresh silverware. The great: the food was presented beautifully and our meal looked incredibly impressive. The interior definitely invoked the Brooklyn vibes that inspired the restaurant in the first place. It feels very upscale hipster. The disappointing: though the overall experience was tasty and texturally perfect, each dish we tried had some overpowering element and flavors were not balanced. After the tuna crudo all I could taste was celery, after the morel mushroom pasta all I could taste were the pungent chive blossoms, and the trout skin/asparagus were over-grilled and I felt like I was eating a well prepared charcoal briquette. Maybe I'll give this place another try next time I'm in town and hope the flavors make as much sense as the rest of the experience.