Going to a Concert in Cedar Rapids? Here’s Where to Eat [GALLERY]
The next time you're headed to a concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids, leave a little earlier so you can enjoy one of the awesome local restaurants nearby! Here are the places with seating that are within walking distance of the Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and the Paramount Theatre (restaurants near the McGrath Amphitheatre are at the end):
Where to Eat if You're Going to a Concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids
The next time you're headed to a concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids, leave a little earlier so you can enjoy one of the awesome local restaurants nearby! Here are the places with seating that are within walking distance of the Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and the Paramount Theatre (restaurants near the McGrath Amphitheatre are at the end):
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350 First (Top Floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel)
- 350 1st Ave NE
- Open for dinner daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 3.9-star rating on Google (238 reviews)
Black Sheep Social Club
- 600 1st St SE
- Kitchen Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (1,719 reviews)
Bricks Bar & Grill
- 320 2nd Ave SE
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- 4.4-star rating on Google (843 reviews)
Cellar 19 Wine & Deli Cedar Rapids
- 425 2nd St SE (Skywalk Level)
- Kitchen Hours
- Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- 5-star rating on Google (11 reviews)
CityWalk Eatery
- 102 2nd St SE
- Open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 5-star rating on Google (1 review - new restaurant)
Cliff's Dive Bar & Grill
- 227 2nd Ave SE
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (276 reviews)
Cobble Hill
- 219 2nd St SE
- Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- 4.8-star rating on Google (707 reviews)
The District CR
- 415 3rd Street SE
- Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (39 reviews)
El Dorado Bar & Grill
- 112 2nd St SE
- Hours
- Monday & Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (68 reviews)
Gianna's Italian Beef
- 375 3rd Street SE
- Open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (547 reviews)
Izumi Sushi
- 221 2nd Ave SE
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (481 reviews)
The Map Room
- 416 3rd St SE
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,234 reviews)
Midtown Reserve
- 319 7th St SE
- Open Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - reserve a table HERE
- 4.1-star rating on Google (51 reviews)
Midtown Station
- 715 2nd Ave SE
- Hours (kitchen hours not listed)
- Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (634 reviews)
Need Pizza
- 207 2nd Ave SE
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (1,987 reviews)
Phong Lan Restaurant
- 216 8th St SE
- Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (519 reviews)
Pub 217
- 217 3rd St SE
- Kitchen Hours
- Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- 4.5-star rating on Google (1,098 reviews)
The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery
- 616 2nd Ave SE
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday & Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (771 reviews)
Rock Bar American Grill
- 219 2nd Ave SE
- Kitchen is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google (673 reviews)
Runt's Munchies
- 118 2nd St SE
- Open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 4.7-star rating on Google (283 reviews)
Studio 6 Karaoke Bar
- 203 1st Ave SE
- Open Thursday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (7 reviews)
Near the McGrath Amphitheatre:
Aroma Artisan Pizza
- 151 1st Ave SW
- Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- No Google rating yet
Bari Italian
- 450 1st St SW
- Hours
- Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. - last seating at 8:30 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. - last seating at 9 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (341 reviews)
Big Grove Brewery
- 170 1st St SW
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (210 reviews)
LP Street Food
- 302 3rd Ave SW
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 4.6-star rating on Google (1,280 reviews)
Pickle Palace
- 101 1st Ave SW
- Kitchen Hours
- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- 4.3-star rating on Google (175 reviews)
Quinton's Bar & Deli
- 450 1st St SW
- Kitchen is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 4.2-star rating on Google (513 reviews)
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