47 Best Bars in Cedar Rapids

“I told my 11 year old son to pick a place to eat for our guys day out. He was in the mood for wings and found this place online. We were not disappointed! Both of us loved our wings and onion rings. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our server, Chelsea, did a great job. We will definitely be back next time we are in CR.“

“My boyfriend and I shared the elote corn cauliflower, I ordered the sprout sandwhich with side of potato salad. He ordered the chopped gyro cheesesteak with side of beer cheese soup- Everything was absolutely amazing. The beer cheese soup absolutely blew me away. Potato salad perfect ratio with the egg😍 My sandwich didn’t come with cheese ( unsure if it even does ) I added my own from home so no biggie, it was amazing but expected more dill spread. All in all, it was a treat for us with price but we will definitely be back!!“

“On behalf of the Washington High School Class of 1995, I would like to thank Kevin and his staff for their wonderful service and hospitality. The laid back atmosphere, in and outdoor seating, live music, food, and fresh squeezed vodka lemonades, made the evening enjoyable for all! Thank you again!“

“Best wine bar in town, reasonable prices, excellent food. Jose is a gem! One of the highlights of Cedar Rapids!“

“We were going to a concert Sunday night and found Cliffs as we were walking down the street . We got our food quickly, the sandwiches were delicious as well as the broccoli cheese soup 😁 will definitely be back 😁“

“If you are looking for great food and friendly service- this is your place! I have tried many of their dishes and loved everything I have eaten. Word of advice: save room for dessert!!!“

“Thursday nights are LIVE music nights, so if you want to see the place come alive, music playing, dancing bodies swaying to the beat of the music, don't be late.“

“I've lived a few blocks from here for 3 years, and I regret not stopping here sooner. MacKenzie is a very friendly bartender and the amount of food I got for the price made me think it was 2005 all over again. Thanks neighbors! 😊“

“Absolutely the best gyro I have had in CR. Absolutely love their food it never disappoints“

“Great place friendly atmosphere and great place to enjoy a beer or cocktail . 👍❤️“

“Five star dive bar ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ love this place“

“They were very accommodating of my very picky daughter. She got some pancakes and they were not what she was expecting in her 6 year old little mind. They brought her some plain pancakes. The buffet they have is amazing prime rib and so many options and a very reasonable price. The waiter checked on us very often as well. Great food and great service!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Huge thanks to The Kickstand and your amazing staff for hosting an unforgettable night for my husband’s 50th! The space, the team, and the vibes were absolutely perfect—we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. Appreciate you all! 🍻🎉“

“This is my favorite little bar! Been going here for many years! Family owned and run. Great times had by all. Great place if you love Kareoke and their food is otta this world and the prices are super reasonable! Gotta try their made to order pizza and burgers! Cash only restaurant/bar.“

“Great atmosphere and friendly staff. They have great karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9pm. Drinks are reasonably priced and is a feel good down home atmosphere! Wonderful place to relax plus watch the game too!“

“Great bartenders—Jamie and MCKenna!😎😎“

“Fantastic food and great service!Our waitress was kind, prompt, informative, funny, and personable. Everything you could ask for and more from the staff there.And the food was fantastic! We will most certainly be back.Plus they have a plethora of TV screens so if there's a game on, you can watch the game as well!“

“Love this place! Awesome drink prices, great crowd and Michaela is the BEST bartender in town!“

“Food is amazing. Drinks are amazing. Of course smoked ranch is by far my favorite ranch dressing in history!“

“I went here with some friends for a puzzle night and we had a blast. The food was great, the drinks were even better, and the bar owner was a hoot. It may be a limited menu but just get the smash burger and I promise you'll be happy. Yum.

The bar was pretty packed most of the night and there was only one bartender working for a few hours so be realistic about how long it's going to take to get your orders if that's the case. One person can only do so much! Service picked up significantly when the second bartender arrived, too.

The facilities were clean, the acoustics weren't too loud like some dive bars can get, and did I mention the smash burgers? I will definitely be going here again.“

“Excellent food. Been there many times. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hidden treasure is the tuna sandwich, amazing!“

“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 BEST tenderloin I've ever had is served here. Good price on food items and drinks. Good service. Pool table is usually free to use, and they have fun events like painting classes or a dj sometimes. Small bar with a good vibe - definitely recommend!“

“I Have been ordering from here for a few years and not only do they have the best chicken tenders in town, they offer an AMAZING hot sauce that I typically order extra of and use it on all the things. it's absolutely amazing.“

“Great food, service, and the restaurant is gorgeously redone!“

“My new hang out. Everybody is friendly and the tables are in great shape. The ten foot table is for rent by the hour only but worth it. Fun environment. Good sound system. Tasty bar food at more than fair prices. Skilled opponents who aren't snooty about anyone's skill level. All in all a great time here.“

“One of the best bars I've ever been to. Everyone from the patrons to the bar staff themselves were so nice and inviting. The drag shows were a lot of fun and the drinks are reasonably priced as well. I will definitely come back every chance I get to be in town“

“Stopped tonight, got a salad and tenderloin, both were amazing and as always Anna was the best. Great neighborhood spot!“

“Sag wagon is close where I live.also is my second home.it is more convenient for when I'm not doing anything to do at home.thank you sagwagon keep up the good work.“

“It’s like Cheers! Everyone knows your name!!!“

“I love Fat Wally's not just for the pool, not the wide range of beers and drinks, or even the fact that its a cash bar. I love it because the owner, Curt, has made an environment that college kids and old folks alike fit in. Truly a gem of CR.

It's so easy. Hit up the bar, hand them your ID and grab some balls. Tables reliably fill up by 10pm on Fridays and 9pm-ish on Saturdays, so get there early.“

“this is my Cheers and I'm Norm 5/5 ⭐“

“The campechano burrito (steak and chorizo is AMAZING! Ask them to add onion and cilantro! A game changer!!! Angel is a great server! Thank you! So delicious!!“

“Stopped in with a friend tonight and had a great time! It just happened to be bar bingo so we played and we won. Kiah took great care of us all night. Looking forward to coming back next Monday!!“

“not a bad place at all been going here for years. laid back for me music is always an issue for me I like it to sound good it would be nice if it would be cheap but you got to love Touch Tunes. nice and quiet for breakfast everyday wonderful breakfast at that. but when the Jukebox is on it's party time other than when Iowa and Iowa games NFL games are on . great place to watch a game. TVs all over the place I got a spot in the middle if you can get a table you can just swivel around on a football Sunday and see about every game on. i7f you're like me and you bet on football live this is the place to do it makes the games fun right? that's Up For Debate anyway neither here neither there. look for my picture on the wall I was the first one to make the wall of..“

“$1.50 Old School beers and Bar Bingo on Mondays. Karaoke on Tuesdays. Free pool on Wednesdays. Tricia on Thursdays.“

“Had breakfast and lunch there several times. Angie is the greatest. Easy to talk to. Dan and Jeremy at nighttime are a riot! Good food, and fun neighborhood restaurant.“

“Hannah bear rocks at rock bar! We love the drinks and atmosphere! ♥️♥️👏“

“Friendly staff. A awesome tenderloin basket.“

“yes I have eaten there and yes the food is great .“

“wonderful place with some seating with water views. Food was awesome and staff was Amazing. We will be bavk. Thank you“

“Simplemente me encantó!!! Es como si hubiera comido tacos realmente de México... Y eso es muy difícil de encontrar en USA! Todo muy bien... 100% recomendado! Seguro en mis próximas vacaciones regresaré sin dudarlo.“

“Italian beef was superb! Next time I would try stuffed pizza, just didn't have time. Stopped thru quick on a road trip and glad we took a chance on this place not knowing anything about it. Great staff, chef came up to us to ask how it was. Melody was our bartender/server and she was amazing!“

“We had a party of 24. They called in a waitress (McKenna, hope I remember that right) just to deal with us. Just want to say she was absolutely wonderful. She was calm ( hard to do with a big party with kids), very kind, got everything correct. She was just such a delight to have. So glad she was called in to work with us. Thank you, McKenna!! My husband and I go out to eat with our car club a couple times a week, so we have had a lot of waitresses. Thanks again!“

“was there for lunch earlier today. ordered a salad and it was full of bugs. disgusting!“

“Good just some of the bartenders seem only interested in helping guys other than that free water and good prices plus great music love coming here when u have a chance

Parking: Parking is a b**** but get there before 10 and almost all the spots are open“