Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals鈥攁 French style of serving with a set menu鈥攂ecame the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#20. Golden Palace Buffet
- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 Eagleview Blvd. Marion, Iowa
- Categories: Cantonese
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#19. Casa Las Glorias
- Rating: 3.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2245 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Hacienda Las Glorias
- Rating: 3.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 1st Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. 350 First
- Rating: 3.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 350 1st Ave. Northeast DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#16. The Edison Pub and Eatery
- Rating: 3.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 475 Northland Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pubs, New American
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#15. Leonardo's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2228 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Sandwiches
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#14. Starlite Room
- Rating: 3.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 1st Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#13. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 3.7/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 Collins Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian
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#12. Vino's Ristorante and R.G. Books Lounge
- Rating: 3.9/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3611 1st Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Lounges
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#11. Zeppelins Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5300 Edgewood Road Northeast Ste 500 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, American
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#10. Paradise Indian Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Blairs Ferry Road Ste 114 Hiawatha, Iowa
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars, Buffets
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#9. Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 10th St. Marion, Iowa
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Salad, Steakhouses
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#8. Black Sheep Social Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 1st St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Lounges, New American, Soul Food
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#7. Napoli's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Marion Blvd. Marion, Iowa
- Categories: Italian
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#6. Pho Mai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Edgewood Road Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#5. The Class Act
- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Hotels, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. The Blind Pig
- Rating: 4.2/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3325 Center Point Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers
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#3. Taste Of India
- Rating: 4.3/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 Old Marion Road Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
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#2. Cobble Hill Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 219 2nd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Desserts
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#1. Old Neighborhood Pub
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 16th St. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Bars, American, Music Venues
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
