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—a French style of serving with a set menu—became 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. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area using data from Yelp. 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
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Casa Las Glorias
- Rating: 3.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2245 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Hacienda Las Glorias
- Rating: 3.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 1st Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. 350 First
- Rating: 3.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 350 1st Ave. Northeast DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Edison Pub and Eatery
- Rating: 3.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 475 Northland Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pubs, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Leonardo's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2228 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Starlite Room
- Rating: 3.6/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 1st Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 3.7/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 Collins Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Vino's Ristorante and R.G. Books Lounge
- Rating: 3.9/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3611 1st Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Zeppelins Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5300 Edgewood Road Northeast Ste 500 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Paradise Indian Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Blairs Ferry Road Ste 114 Hiawatha, Iowa
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Goldfinch Tap + Eatery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 10th St. Marion, Iowa
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Salad, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Black Sheep Social Club
- Rating: 4.0/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 1st St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Lounges, New American, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Napoli's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Marion Blvd. Marion, Iowa
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pho Mai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Edgewood Road Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Class Act
- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Hotels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Blind Pig
- Rating: 4.2/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3325 Center Point Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taste Of India
- Rating: 4.3/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 Old Marion Road Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cobble Hill Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 219 2nd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#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
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
