Tomaso&#x27;s Pizza

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.

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The bar

Iowa Brewing Company

4.7(42 reviews)

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We really liked this place. We brought our dogs and sat on the patio. My husband had an IPA and I…read morehad a Mango smoothie sour which was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was very clean and comfortable. We got there not long after opening and it wasn't very busy.

Great beer. Great staff. Great facility. No place to park…read more Otherwise 5+. I wiil visit again but probably just to pickup beer.

Ginger Hibiscus Hard Kombucha from Wild Culture Kombucha.

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Our beer

Pub 217

4.1(80 reviews)

Last night, I went to Pub 217 on a Tuesday evening. The place was lively, with groups of people on…read moreone side and the bar area a bit more relaxed, which is where I sat with my sister. We came for happy hour and ordered an appetizer of wings. The wings were fantastic, and the cocktails were enjoyable, but it did take a while for someone to take our order, which was a little frustrating as I was trying to catch the happy hour specials. Eventually, the bartender came over, apologized for the wait, and was super friendly with a great personality. I've also ordered lunch from here several times, and my favorite dish is the Bruschetta Salad, which I get every time. It's a perfect option when dining with a group. Another thing I love about Pub 217 is the seasonal décor - they always do a great job switching it up throughout the year!

Our go-to place for pre-show meal and drinks for any event at the Paramount. Short walk to the…read morevenue. Still very affordable and great service. Mike the bartender was great!

Grilled chicken sandwich- had to cut in half to fit on the bun. Also a great deal.

Tenderloin. Great deal.

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Black bean vegetarian burger

Brick's Bar & Grill

3.8(115 reviews)

2.3 mi

Not bad, but not great…read more Asked for extra crispy buffalo wings and they came out almost undercooked. They were cooked long enough to not give me food poisoning, but still soggy. They do not toss their wings in sauce so you have to double dip/dunk to get the sauce and blue cheese in the same bite. Service was okay. The girl didn't introduce herself by name and the service was lack luster. Nothing special. The bar itself was nice. They did a great job decorating for St Pattys day. I'd go back out of convenience to the location of the hotel in staying but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I'd stay away from the wings too...

It's a nice bar, Long narrow seating area with bar seating and a run of tables. There's a second…read morelevel as well, so it is good for many different groups. Plenty of different beers available. The service was very pleasant. The food is just generic bar food. Nothing special. Great location right next to a parking garage. You can get into the place from the parking garage all in. It's a dive bar if that's what you're looking for it's a safe bet. Enjoy.

Bar

Chips and dip

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Entrance

Pedalers Fork

3.8(26 reviews)

2.5 mi

We are a family of six adults. We usually arrive during a weekday afternoon and are always seated…read moreimmediately. The food rates from very good to amazing (try the lobster roll appetizer - 4 mini rolls stuffed with real lobster and plenty of it). The burgers are huge and they dont skimp on the toppings. We live in Waterloo but always stop here on our way to and from Costco runs. One of our favorite places to eat. Staff has always been terrific. Try it. You wont be sorry you did!

Ate here on a late Friday afternoon with my husband and the in-laws. We loved the ambiance. Our…read moreserver was not the best, and the bartender was eating behind the bar. The bruschetta salad was really good, but the wings were nothing big to write home about. My husband loved his chicken sandwich and the pork belly appetizer is worth driving out of your way for. We will likely come back again, but won't tip over 20% unless something changes.

Chips and salsa with queso dip.

Great draft beer selection.

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Bruschetta Steak Salad

Cliff's Dive Bar & Grill

3.9(28 reviews)

First off, the owner Cale is a true renaissance man....Secondly the setting and food is second to…read morenone. As a food connoisseur who has tried no less than 50 daily specials and eaten their virtually every Friday since it opened... If you are familiar with Cliff's and live in Linn County you are missing out. I would still like to reconsider the fireman's pole idea to connect my office to the restaurant for those cold winter days....

I love a good dive bar. This place may be the perfect dive bar. I absolutely loved it. Great layout…read morewith bar seating and dining seating spread throughout the facility. Clean bathrooms, entertaining decor and the service was terrific. Great variety of beers. And the food while just "dive bar food" according to the owner was both creative and excellent. We tried a variety of stuff and everything we tried was awesome. The owner Cale stopped by and had a decent conversation with us. Great guy shortly after his wife stopped by and couldn't be more friendly. I can't say enough about this place. If you're in the area, it's a must see! I was in the area for a couple of days and tried to go back the next day, but it was Wall the wall packed so we moved onto another place that didn't nearly live up to this one. I hope you get to stop in. I'm sure you'll enjoy!

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Colorful idea and wonderful display for cocktail drinks.

Spinal Taproom

4.5(2 reviews)

5.0 mi

I have stopped by this place multiple times now and it is a comfortable place with friendly service…read moreand many of the patrons are willing to say hi and talk if you are looking for a conversation. The walls are covered with music art as is the theme. There is plenty of room to sit on a couch, outside on a patio or around the bar that is shaped like a guitar. They have free popcorn and you must try the Hammer Slugen. (Sp?) I believe it is a German game where you pound nails into a block of wood. They have a happy hour special and often have other beer specials as well. This is a nice place for an adult beverage. Although it is primarily craft beer they do have wine. Worth the visit.

Been here numerous times. The venue is super-cool. The bar is shaped lijed a guitar and…read morebeautiful. The staff rocks. My downside is the beers. I like that they're doing iowa breweries, but sometimes they need to step up the selection. The other downside is the hours. Not a late night place and they'll don't open till after right after work hours. I like the place, but a few adjustments would ne nice

Exit to the outside seating

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Clock House Brewing

4.2(26 reviews)

2.6 mi

Been coming here for at least 4 years and still a favorite of mine. The beers are solid, the staff…read moreis top notch. They have special releases that are interesting and good. Their flagship beer is witchslap. A very solid new England IPa, but they have great other syles. The venue is cozy and friendly. Give them a try!

My wife left a review but was removed so I'll add my own. I'm not sure if the brewery asks for…read morereviews to be removed from yelp or not. We sat outside on a beautiful day. On multiple occasions, our waiter forgot our food and drink order. I wasn't pleased with the food. I ordered a chicken sandwich which was not appetizing. Looks like something I could make in five minutes at home. My children ordered a pizza pretzel that had no cheese and two pepperoni on it. The waiter even acknowledged this as he gave it to us. We waited for the bill for 20 minutes after the last time he came to our table so we went in and had to do it ourselves.

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Witchslap

Raging Rynos

4.6(22 reviews)

1.6 mi

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

Bar and kitchen window

Spicy Chicken Slider

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Spicy Chicken Slider and fries

Need Pizza

4.3(341 reviews)

This was my second visit to Need Pizza, and somehow it was even more fabulous than the first. Not…read moreonly do they create true culinary delights with their pizzas, but the service and friendliness of the staff are truly unmatched. I love that they constantly rotate their pizza of the week. Even when I'm hesitant because it's something I've never tried before, I find myself excited and eager to go for it--because everything here is consistently a 10. After experiences like this, it's hard not to trust every specialty pizza they put out. Our server, Lexi, was absolutely on point--friendly, so personable . They also let you sample any beer you're curious about, which I really appreciate. I tried the Cotton Candy beer, and it was over-the-moon good. I'm not a big beer drinker at all, and I honestly couldn't believe it was beer. I also got to sample the drinks my party ordered--wow. Every visit, there are new beers on tap. You might miss one and wish it was still around, but the ever-rotating selection is just another reason this place is such a delight. As for the food, I took a leap of faith with the Sriracha BLT pizza. I was very hesitant, but I threw caution to the wind--and I'm so glad I did. It was absolutely fabulous. Need Pizza continues to impress on every level, and I can't wait to come back again.

The pizza is exceptional. I read the reviews and came in to try their white. I built my own, so…read moreadded sausage and mushrooms. The crust is amazing with a hint of sweetness, and the white sauce was very tasty. It accompanied the mushrooms and sausage perfectly. The pie was 20 bucks with the toppings on a large and beers are 5 to 8 dollars.