Nice burgers with fun toppings! Great gluten free bun! Soup special- fried green tomato- was a really tasty surprise. Dark but nice cozy atmosphere.
Need better napkins.
Dietary restrictions: Great GF bun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Marrakesh, Burger, Soup
Lilian Briggs
One of my absolute favorite places in CR!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Lisa LaCore
I had such high hopes for this place upon reading the reviews. Our group of six from out of town arrived on a Friday around 4:30. The bartender told us to seat ourselves. We commented there wasn't a table large enough to seat us all. She then came from behind the bar and pushed two tables together for us. Our waiter, Caleb took our drink orders and then proceeded to take our meal orders. Drinks arrived promptly and were good. Just as our food was being brought to the table, a man who I presume was the manager, asked us to move to a booth because he had other people who were coming in and needed to be seated. What??? Since when do you ask your seated patrons to move for people who WILL be coming in? We obliged and squeezed six grown adults (aged 55-72) into this booth. It was uncomfortable. No room to move whatsoever! It was completely ridiculous, humiliating and disrespectful. One person sat at our now vacated seats, joined fifteen minutes later by one more person. Five minutes before we left another group of four sat at the other of our now separated tables. The appropriate thing to do was to have the unarrived party wait until we left. Rude
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Shane Shook
The food was great but if you're a party of six and the manager doesn't know you... just understand there will be no suitable accommodations made for you. Initially a staff person put together a table for us and then while our food was being served the manager came over and redirected us to a smaller seating arrangement because two people apparently needed our space, even though there was an open booth. He then proceeded to provide excuses for his actions of "other people coming in soon" which never added up to why our party of six had been reseated. The area we were seated in was not reserved. The people who did come in actually joined parties that were already seated. However the insult didn't end there but a gratuity of 20% was added to our bill without ever notifying us of this policy, if it at all exists. We had no problem with the waiter, he was wonderful. The manager was way out of line and shouldn't even be employed, in my opinion. In summary if you're looking for a bad experience in service coupled with good food this is the place otherwise my recommendation is to avoid it at all costs.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Matt Daniels
I was extremely sad and embarrassed at this establishment in Cedar Rapids. We were seated by the staff in a table that would accommodate us. As the food was arriving the manager came out and forced us in a booth for four. Imagine six grown adults being pushed to a booth for four. Then they bring out a folding chair for kids. How do six people paying close to two hundred dollars get this sort of treatment?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Carrie Blackford
This is a wonderful place to unwind and have a light meal with a drink or two. The service is impeccable and the menu is adventurous without veering into pretentious territory. I would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mallie Dowdell
Stopped for lunch when passing through based on other reviews. The Map Room did not disappoint! The food was delicious!!! Napoli burger ? Best fries I've had in a long time. Soo good. The restaurant is small so we needed to sit outside. I'm disappointed we didn't get to see more of the inside but the waiter was very friendly and even lit two heaters for us. Wish I came through town more often so I could stop here!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Gilliland
It closed today at 3:30 "Due to illness."
Larry
It's a small, cozy restaurant/ bar. With an amazing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Andrew
If you’re a fry and sauce lover, you’ll find your paradise here! The fries are absolutely amazing, and the burgers are juicy and flavorful. The servers and bartenders are super friendly and always ready to help. And don’t forget to check out their daily specials - you’ll find some great deals!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Delhi Burger, Cheese Fries, Burger, Springfield Burger, Loaded Fries, French Fries
Unique tastes and much is gluten free. A flavorful experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Steidl
Stopped by the Map Room on our way through Cedar Rapids on a road trip and we couldn't have been happier with our visit! The restaurant itself had abundant character, and we knew we were in for a great meal before we even walked through the door. The sandwiches were delicious, the service was friendly and prompt, and the dill blue cheese dressing was an absolute revelation! Do yourself a favor and visit this establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Nance
Creative without dilution.
The Map Room offers the best Cocktail and bar food program in Eastern Iowa and I'll fight you if you have bad words to say about them.
Not only can you drink an inventive and thoughtful cocktail, you can enjoy a meal that's inclusive to your dietary needs. The staff is mindful and conscious of the needs of all their patrons in this small-to-mediumish establishment... they're all AMAZING.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available, but the way they play with flavors you'll never be feeling like you're left out.
Cheers to the map room!
Vegetarian options: A wonderful burger substitute is available and the staff is VERY knowledgeable about different restrictions.
I *dare* you to find a staff like this in your hometown.
Well, maybe not, I bet they're rad, too.
Dietary restrictions: JUST ASK. Seriously, y'all dont need to be told that by now... the staff here is cooperative and accommodating. You are welcome ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Cathie Kentner
Was a great experience. Friendly staff. Good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Travis Carson
I went there after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. The place is really ornate, and related to the journeys of the owners, add the story was told by my host Service was attentive but chill, easy going atmosphere, and the food was both eclectic and tasty. Don't miss the curry sauce. I will both recommend and return to enjoy again.
Nice burgers with fun toppings! Great gluten free bun! Soup special- fried green tomato- was a really tasty surprise. Dark but nice cozy atmosphere.
Need better napkins.
Dietary restrictions: Great GF bun
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Marrakesh, Burger, Soup
One of my absolute favorite places in CR!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
I had such high hopes for this place upon reading the reviews. Our group of six from out of town arrived on a Friday around 4:30. The bartender told us to seat ourselves. We commented there wasn't a table large enough to seat us all. She then came from behind the bar and pushed two tables together for us.
Our waiter, Caleb took our drink orders and then proceeded to take our meal orders. Drinks arrived promptly and were good. Just as our food was being brought to the table, a man who I presume was the manager, asked us to move to a booth because he had other people who were coming in and needed to be seated. What??? Since when do you ask your seated patrons to move for people who WILL be coming in? We obliged and squeezed six grown adults (aged 55-72) into this booth. It was uncomfortable. No room to move whatsoever! It was completely ridiculous, humiliating and disrespectful. One person sat at our now vacated seats, joined fifteen minutes later by one more person. Five minutes before we left another group of four sat at the other of our now separated tables. The appropriate thing to do was to have the unarrived party wait until we left.
Rude
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
The food was great but if you're a party of six and the manager doesn't know you... just understand there will be no suitable accommodations made for you. Initially a staff person put together a table for us and then while our food was being served the manager came over and redirected us to a smaller seating arrangement because two people apparently needed our space, even though there was an open booth. He then proceeded to provide excuses for his actions of "other people coming in soon" which never added up to why our party of six had been reseated. The area we were seated in was not reserved. The people who did come in actually joined parties that were already seated. However the insult didn't end there but a gratuity of 20% was added to our bill without ever notifying us of this policy, if it at all exists. We had no problem with the waiter, he was wonderful. The manager was way out of line and shouldn't even be employed, in my opinion. In summary if you're looking for a bad experience in service coupled with good food this is the place otherwise my recommendation is to avoid it at all costs.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I was extremely sad and embarrassed at this establishment in Cedar Rapids. We were seated by the staff in a table that would accommodate us. As the food was arriving the manager came out and forced us in a booth for four. Imagine six grown adults being pushed to a booth for four. Then they bring out a folding chair for kids. How do six people paying close to two hundred dollars get this sort of treatment?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
This is a wonderful place to unwind and have a light meal with a drink or two. The service is impeccable and the menu is adventurous without veering into pretentious territory. I would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped for lunch when passing through based on other reviews. The Map Room did not disappoint! The food was delicious!!! Napoli burger ? Best fries I've had in a long time. Soo good. The restaurant is small so we needed to sit outside. I'm disappointed we didn't get to see more of the inside but the waiter was very friendly and even lit two heaters for us. Wish I came through town more often so I could stop here!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It closed today at 3:30 "Due to illness."
It's a small, cozy restaurant/ bar. With an amazing atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
If you’re a fry and sauce lover, you’ll find your paradise here! The fries are absolutely amazing, and the burgers are juicy and flavorful. The servers and bartenders are super friendly and always ready to help. And don’t forget to check out their daily specials - you’ll find some great deals!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Delhi Burger, Cheese Fries, Burger, Springfield Burger, Loaded Fries, French Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
Unique tastes and much is gluten free. A flavorful experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by the Map Room on our way through Cedar Rapids on a road trip and we couldn't have been happier with our visit! The restaurant itself had abundant character, and we knew we were in for a great meal before we even walked through the door. The sandwiches were delicious, the service was friendly and prompt, and the dill blue cheese dressing was an absolute revelation! Do yourself a favor and visit this establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Creative without dilution.
The Map Room offers the best Cocktail and bar food program in Eastern Iowa and I'll fight you if you have bad words to say about them.
Not only can you drink an inventive and thoughtful cocktail, you can enjoy a meal that's inclusive to your dietary needs. The staff is mindful and conscious of the needs of all their patrons in this small-to-mediumish establishment... they're all AMAZING.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available, but the way they play with flavors you'll never be feeling like you're left out.
Cheers to the map room!
Vegetarian options: A wonderful burger substitute is available and the staff is VERY knowledgeable about different restrictions.
I *dare* you to find a staff like this in your hometown.
Well, maybe not, I bet they're rad, too.
Dietary restrictions: JUST ASK. Seriously, y'all dont need to be told that by now... the staff here is cooperative and accommodating. You are welcome ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Was a great experience. Friendly staff. Good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went there after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. The place is really ornate, and related to the journeys of the owners, add the story was told by my host
Service was attentive but chill, easy going atmosphere, and the food was both eclectic and tasty. Don't miss the curry sauce.
I will both recommend and return to enjoy again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Soup, French Fries
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