Eat, drink and play locally.

Cedar Rapids Alive helps you find and share the best locally owned places in Cedar Rapids. If you usually visit chains and franchises, we have those too, but we're going to do our best to convert you to local connoisseurs like us!

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john gave Woody's Show Club 1 Star

WOODYS IS A BAD CLUB the girls there are fat and ugly and the songs are like 2 minutes long its a horrible place and the girls there are smelly and have bad hygiene bryan one of the owners fucks all o... (see full review)

cr_iowa gave Wrigleyville 4 Stars

I wouldn't put too much stock in what Tara Sloan has to say. "Homely and half naked". This coming from someone like Tara who thinks that her constant intake of beer and cigarettes makes her look att... (see full review)

Nathan T gave Vernon Inn 5 Stars

this place is great, never changes and food is always amazing. Get there early on friday or be prepared to wait.

kari gave Zins 5 Stars

Sunday brunch was wonderful! It started off just right with the build your own bloody mary menu. You get to choose three items off the selected menu (for $12) which was just the right amount of food. ... (see full review)

kari gave Prairie Soup Company 4 Stars

Prairie Soup Company is a great little lunch spot in the CR skywalk.
Ordering at the counter was friendly and fast. The menu looks fresh and has many options for both breakfast/coffee options and lu... (see full review)

Derek Brooks gave Toocan's Tiki Bar 3 Stars

This is a big bar split into 2 sides - 1 side is a typical bar, the other side is a straight dance club with another mini "tiki" bar.

The DJ when I was there (DJ CJ) was great, the staff is decent,... (see full review)

ibcheerful gave Toocan's Tiki Bar 2 Stars

I am from Des Moines and traveled to Cedar Rapids for a college friend's wedding.

Several of our college friends were at this wedding, but there were a few we wanted to hang out with that weren't. ... (see full review)

Jamie gave The Fieldhouse 2 Stars

My husband and I went here shortly after it opened. The atmosphere was fun; however I didn't like the food. I could have made a burger or equal or better quality on my grill in my backyard versus payi... (see full review)

Jamie gave Hacienda Las Glorias 5 Stars

My husband and I absolutely love this place! The chips and salsa (and queso) are delicious, as well as the food. It is cheap, but really tasty! And the margaritas are even better!

Derek Brooks gave Vino's Ristorante 5 Stars

There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said.

The chef knows what he's doing and their wait staff is excellent and very knowledgeable.

Here's a short story about an experience I had ... (see full review)

Kris gave Third Base Sports Bar and Brewery 3 Stars

Such a mixed bag.

Good: Beer is very good.
Not-so-good: Food is very typical bar food... pretty greasy and nothing particularly special.
Somewhere-in-the-middle: The service. Not sure if it's too... (see full review)

Lynn S gave Napoli's Italian 1 Star

Thought we would give this restaurant a try but was really not worth the effort. Whoever thinks that the pasta is fresh must not be very discerning! If it is possible to make salad tasteless, this w... (see full review)

Maxpower gave Wrigleyville 5 Stars

Great local bar. Amazing weekly drink specials. delicious wings and waffle fries. Bartenders are always there when I finish my drink to check and see if I need another. There is always friendly locals... (see full review)

Nathan gave Zeppelins Bar & Grill 1 Star

My wife and I received absolutely the worst service at this restaurant. The food was mediocre, luke warm, and simply not worth the expense. Our waitress was a blonde girl named Lisa. When we explained... (see full review)

Quentin gave Third Base Sports Bar and Brewery 5 Stars

Great place, great beer. TV's in booths. We like to take the kids early on a Friday or Saturday. They can eat and watch some cartoons, plenty of sports on around the bar, and the wife and I can hav... (see full review)

Josh gave The Lumber Yard II 1 Star

New to the area. Be very careful - count dances. Checked this place out and went for a private dance. Dancer agreed with the amount of songs performed at the end but bouncer/management added more...so... (see full review)

Dee gave Thai Flavors 5 Stars

This Thai flavors is no more. But SIAMVILLE THAI CUISINE is the replacement. Give it a try.. they have a great Thai food.

bryce gave Woody's Show Club 5 Stars

LOVE THIS PLACE IT HAS THE BEST HOTTIES AND I LOVE THE SETTING IT'S IN YOU DEF NEED TO GO HERE.....