Restaurants near Swisher

“Terrible experience, very disappointed with our visit today. We talked about going there all weekend because we enjoy the 86. Drove over an hour to get there by four today because they were closing early. The girl at the front was very sweet. We were very excited to be there and told her it was our first time there. She said we could sit down and order or go to the bar. We sat down and several servers looked at us, but no one waited on us. We went to the bar and said we had never been there before. A guy said there is a menu on the counter but I'll be over there cleaning, let me know what you want and walked away. We had no idea what we were doing since it was our first time there. I wanted to try wines and my husband whiskey, but not if no one wanted to wait on us. So, we looked at each other and decided to leave. Once in the parking lot I realized it was a long way home and I should use the restroom first. So, I went back in, and I told the girl behind the counter we were leaving because no one waited on us, but I needed to use the restroom first. When I came out of the restroom she said to enjoy the rest of our day. Would have had a better day if we could have tried something... Went from very excited to be there to can't wait to leave...”

“Visited Kava House and Cafe for the first time today. The atmosphere great, menu items delicious, and convenient location to hold a small business meeting. Highly recommend it.”

“an amazing place to visit! Great food, great atmosphere, great staff and patrons.”

“The Godfather's is in a gas station, so the atmosphere is not very relevant. Every time I have ordered from them, the pizza is perfect, looks perfect, and is delicious! The staff for the Godfather's pizza is so friendly, helpful, and makes you feel like they remember you each time you walk in. I would recommend them to anyone! And don't forget the struesel pizza, it is well worth the extra trip to the gym for!!”

“What a fun afternoon eating amazing food! Save room for the fried Oreos! Andy was the best server! Thanks!”

“Need Pizza supports local community involvement which shows with their generous sponsorship of The Cedar Rapids Roller Derby. Thank you so much for sponsoring our team and your commitment to community engagement.”

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

“Went here for my wife’s birthday and it was absolutely perfect. Every single thing was amazing.”

“Staff was friendly, attentive, and fun. Atmosphere was hoppin in a good way with great music. Most importantly, the food was fantastic. Burger was juicy and full of flavor. For those pickle lovers like me The Pickler hit the spot with a side of jalapeño pasta salad with just the right amount of spice. 10 out of 10.”

“I’m only in CR on weekends and I visit whenever I’m able to, the atmosphere of the shop is incredible and kind. The workers are very friendly everytime and make engaging conversation. The flowers are beautiful and we ended up buying a small plant from upstairs and we love it :)”

“From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our big day. The space is absolutely beautiful—modern, elegant, and welcoming. But what really made it special was the incredible team behind it all. The staff -especially Melissa-at The Hotel at Kirkwood went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. They were organized, responsive, and genuinely kind throughout the entire planning process. On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless—from the setup to the food to the flow of the evening. Our guests were raving about the venue, and we felt so supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a wedding location that combines style, comfort, and top-notch service, we can't recommend The Hotel at Kirkwood enough!”

“Sushiya Japanese was such a random road trip find for us and honestly turned out to be a hidden gem. We ended up stopping there during a work trip and it was so good that we’ve now gone back again when passing through the area.

The sushi tasted incredibly fresh, the rolls were creative without being overcomplicated, and everything we tried was excellent. You can tell they really care about quality and presentation. It’s one of those smaller places that completely surprises you once the food comes out.

The atmosphere is also really nice and relaxed, and the service has been great both times we’ve gone. Friendly staff, quick service, and consistently amazing food.

Definitely one of those places you wouldn’t expect to randomly find on a road trip, but once you do, you remember it and want to stop again every time you’re nearby. Total hidden gem.”

“It is a must go if you are looking for a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Easy to order in or to go. The daily bakery specials are to die for.”

“Food is great! Love the atmosphere!”

“love having lunch with my family here...the food is always yummy, hot and fresh! friendly service always. icecream for dessert is the best!”

“Nothing finer then Tiffy Jos diner on a Sunday morn”

“I've been to this place twice whenever I've been in the area and have always enjoyed my food and service while there. Anyways a pro for me is supporting a local business!”

“This place hit the spot!! It was so good and so much food I ate for days!! Vegan food was great, and my Uncle and partner ate meat and said the same. You won’t go wrong making this your next dinner date!!”

“This place is amazing! Staff is so friendly. The food and smoothies are wonderful. Just had the Medi Bowl and the Cookie Monster protein smoothie. 10/10 would highly recommend both. Love clean eating options with great prices! Will definitely be back!”

“New to CR … this was our second sushi stop and it was by far the best! Of course we did the All You Can Eat Sushi option and it was soooooo good. Everything came out fast. Portions were large and this place had a much bigger selection than the other recommended sushi place. Sushi 🍣 was fresh… We left super full and happy 🫰”

“My bestie, and our friends love to come here. Best place for a GOOD cocktail, and great food. Just sat on the patio for the first time this season, amazing service and food. Dubai Chocolate Dessert was AMAZING!!!”

“key lime pie cheesecake. The workers are really friendly and knowledgeable.”

“Lila’s favorite. Mine too! Try the cinnamon rolls”

“la comida es asombrosa de un mexicano a otro muy buen sazon muchas gracias por su atencion la michelada y margarita 10 de10”

“Awesome breakfast options! Loved the cinnamon coffee. ☕ This might just be my new favorite place for brunch 🍽”

“Delicious food and great service! Highly recommend!”

“been super sick and ordered the blueberry rainbow jelly tea and some beef pho.. it was hot and fresh and delicious thanks for the fix!!”

“I love this place so much. So much I’m putting this place and my favorite server in my novels. The family is so sweet and kind, good is really good and at a good price. A true gem.”

“we got the cherry bar, 6 kolaches- 2 strawberry rhubarb, 2 peach, and 2 cherry as well as 2 hot lattes off their March specials. 10/10 would recommend!”

“Groundswell is one of my favorites and we are so lucky to have them in our community! I appreciate that the organization is so mission focused and inclusive. I enjoy visiting the cafe, catering in meals, attending and hosting events in the cafe and in the space next door. The pay-it-forward program allows everyone to enjoy and give back at the same time. Incredible model, incredible food, incredible staff = incredible experience!”