8 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Cedar Rapids

“So good. Great BBQ sauces to choose from!“

“We had County Line cater our son’s graduation party and everyone at the party complimented how wonderful the food was! We even had several say it was the best food they had at all the grad parties they had been to! Food is consistently excellent and Barb is great at communicating when we had any questions and very easy to work with! Highly recommend!“

“I definitely recommend Willie and his place, I've had every different thing he makes and love it! he and his staff are always friendly and service with a smile. good food, good people, good experience“

“Just tried Backyard BBQ for the first time yesterday with my family for lunch, and wow — hands down the best BBQ in Iowa! The brisket and ribs were incredibly tender and packed with flavor, literally falling apart with every bite. The staff was so friendly, and the whole place had an awesome atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“We used Up In Smoke for our wedding last weekend 09.20.25, and we have nothing but good to say! The beans were great, the Mac n cheese is to die for, the pork was mine and my husband’s favorite. The cost blew everyone else out of the water, they left Togo boxes- brought utensils, sauces and great attitudes! Highly recommend and will continue to recommend them! Thank you Up In Smoke for catering us and treating us very well!“

“The wings are amazing here, great flavor, moist, delicious, so satisfying, and the bartenders here every time are so talented juggling so many customers, and completely at ease, they are fantastic! And kudos to all the other staff in the back that make this a fantastic experience!“

“Girls day out met here for lunch and cards. Good was good and Denise our go to gal was great!!! Thanks for the hospitality!“

“The Family Packs on the app to go is the BEST DEAL EVER!!! We order them every week , feeds my family at a GREAT price!!“