CR Midnight Smoker BBQ
1100 3rd Street SE Booth 6, Cedar Rapids
(319) 573-3190
Recent Reviews
Sort by
Atmosphere: {{ item.info.Atmosphere }}
Food: {{ item.info.Food }}
Service: {{ item.info.Service }}
Recommended dishes: {{ item.info['Recommended dishes'] }}
By far the best bbq we have ever had!! The atmosphere was great and customer service was top tier! The owner himself out talking to us and was so freindly! All the staff were so friendly and treated us like family! You know its good when you go to walk in and the people walking out tell you that you're about to have the best bbq ever! We left feeling full and very happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was very excited about this tonight super hungry and heard great reviews about all the meats and sides. Meats were okay not the best by far. Maybe an off night for sure but was hoping for better. Sides were also okay not as good as I've been told. When my daughter got home and was excited to have the potato salad as she has had it before she asked if we did something to it as it tasted nothing like it did when she had it before. She has had this a few times and also commented that it was not like it usually tastes. So again maybe an off night so will try again another time. Service was great super friendly and fast. Kudos to the staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
best brisket in town. live music was loud but had great sound and added to the dining experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our company ordered for a jobsite lunch of 240+ to be delivered. It was a HUGE hit and the brisket and beans were the 1st to go so we know it was amazing. We now know what to order all of next time, but we also had the mac and cheese and pulled pork which was my favorite. Mac and Cheese was creamy and noodles were NOT mushly. Everything was good and the owner delivered so that made it even more worth spending the money because he cared. Definitely good food!! We have been back for smaller lunches a few times now and we will keep coming back! Thanks again and keep up the great cooking :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Midnight Smoker is a phenomenal place to eat. Ate the Brisket Sandwich and Pork Belly Sandwich (Saturdays only). With Smoked Baked Beans and smoked Mac & Cheese. The sandwiches were mouthwatering, brisket pieces not too thin and so tender. Pork belly had the best crust on it, so much flavor on its own. Their specialty BBQ sauce has a great blend of flavors and some kick. Venue is always inviting, staff always like to us. I am truly impressed will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is great bbq! And the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about bbq. LGBTQIA+ friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good. Great BBQ sauces to choose from!
I don't rate places ever. I don't tear places down. I should not have to build them up. The only reason I'm writing this is because it was amazing! The food is tremendous and the staff were outstanding! truly a hidden gem. Simply impressed by the entire place! Absolute must try!
Husband and I got out for a date night, this is located at the old CRL - so parking is limited. But, the first friendly face prepping the meat for the tray was entirely so kind, and funny. Everyone smiling and willing to help. The menu and options were overwhelming! The brisket and pulled chicken was my favorite and my husband loved it all- he even tested the beef rib. Reasonable pricing to go out to eat for 2 to eat plus a drink, we would probably spend $100 on a big piece of good meat at the store and no sides or small pre cooked or smaller meat for the sides to include. Typical dining for us is $60-$80 anyways so it paid to have a good smoked meal that he didn’t have to cook. Only thing we can say would add to the plate is a roll, and some mashed potatoes or party potatoes! Definitely one of best smoked meats we’ve had out to eat dining. And we were in and out - We will be back! (Didn’t get any photos)
a friend told me about this place. so gf and I hopped on the motorcycle for a lunch ride. pork belly sample was definitely on point ,tender juice, and full of flavor.. I got the brisket mac bowl. was delicious brisket was ful of flavor not heavy smoke taste.. gf had pull chicken she said it was really good. had lots of flavor.
Restaurantji Recommends
The BBQ pork sandwich is really good and the beef brisket sandwich was good but maybe a little more fatty than I like. BBQ beans good, the potato salad was different. I like selection of BBQ sauces. I'd go back. 2 sandwiches, 2 sides and 2 tap waters was $28
Love the atmosphere. Very clean and nice vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket and Pulled Pork
Great flavor BBQ ribs, fall off the bone tender. Baked beans were very good, a little kick, but tasted great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ate here, for the first time, tonight. Our food was absolutely delicious! I am very particular about fat. Our meats (burnt ends & pulled pork) were very lean. Our sides (smoked beans and slaw) were perfect! Our only wish = corn read. Also, we had to pass on the peach crisp because we were stuffed. We finally found our go-to for great BBQ. ***The awesome young man who greeted us deserves a raise.*** OH! And can we talk about the blueberry-infused sauce? Ohmygosh.
This was our first time here. This staff was very helpful in assisting us to order. I after we set down. The owner was making rounds of visiting with everyone at their tables. The vibe was awesome. The music was relaxing. It was a very fun evening out. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Before we even walked in the building, we were greeted by Greg in the parking lot. Super warm and friendly staff while doing cafeteria style ordering. Incredible barbecue in a beautiful location. First time here and definitely won’t be the last!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas Style Beef Brisket, Brisket and Pulled Pork, Potato Salad
Loading...