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Cedar Rapids, IA
Best American (Restaurants)
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Bistro on First |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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401 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 • 319-862-2062 |
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Description:
DOWNTOWN. This upscale bistro serves creative, made-to-order American cuisine. Smoked trout pâté and asparagus-and-mushroom turnovers are favorite appetizers, as is roasted beet salad. Entrees, then, include grilled Iowa pork tenderloin topped with fresh peach salsa and drizzled with vanilla bean-champagne cream sauce. Another house fave, seared duck breast, is served with chorizo white corn cakes and roasted pepper relish. The wine list – recognized by Wine Spectator – is similarly sophisticated. Homemade desserts change daily and include indulgences like banana cheesecake on a chocolate truffle crust. Smart-casual attire. Reservations suggested. |
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Blue Strawberry |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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118 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 • 319-247-2583 |
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DOWNTOWN. This coffee house/bistro has such a loyal following that one location couldn't hold everyone; you'll find a second location at 5741 C Street SW. Stop in for your morning joe and a cinnamon roll, scone or breakfast sandwich, or get a fruit smoothie to go. For lunch, locals favor Blue Strawberry's fresh salads and homemade soups. A grilled panini – a favorite is chipotle-smoked turkey with provolone, bacon and roma tomatoes on focaccia – and a beer or glass of wine is popular for a light supper or late-evening snack. Throughout the day, folks drop by for a flavored hot tea, chai, hot cider or coffee drink. Casual attire. |
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Cedar Brewing Company |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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500 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids 52402 • 319-378-9090 |
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CEDAR RAPIDS. Hardwood floors, soft green walls and plenty of natural lighting give this brew pub/restaurant an upscale feel that draws young, single professionals and families alike. The cuisine is designed to complement the award-winning, craft-brewed beers. Ask your server if Golden Hawk wheat goes with the special hickory smoked ribs or if the rosemary garlic chicken would be better with Red Rocket amber ale or Black Cobra stout. Kids order off their own menu, and they can drink home brews too – Cedar Brewing also makes cream sodas and root beer. Casual to smart-casual attire. No reservations accepted on weekends. |
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Granite City Food & Brewery |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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4755 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids 52401 • 319-395-7500 |
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DOWNTOWN. This microbrewery not only crafts delicious lagers, ales, stouts and bocks, but they also match the different beverages to their menu items for no-fault ordering. Try a mug of Northern Light Lager with the Granite City walleye dinner or the Duke of Wellington India Pale Ale with sausage rigatoni and sweet peppers. The two-pull specialty brew – Granite City's version of a black and tan – complements everything! Smart-casual attire. |
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User Rating: 9.5 / 10
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