5 Restaurants in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in and around Downtown Cedar Rapids that serve alcohol, useful if you want a beer, a cocktail or a glass of wine with your meal. Each place is listed on Google as serving alcohol, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left one. For every spot you will find its category, opening hours, address and the points reviewers bring up most, so you can pick a place that fits your plans.
#1
Tornado's Grub & Pub
★ 4.7 (1,221 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Tornado's Grub & Pub is an American restaurant at 1600 3rd St SE that reviewers describe as a sports bar focused on burgers, placed between the NewBo and Czech Village areas. Reviewers mention burgers smothered in gravy and blue cheese sauce, a spicy burger compared to a jalapeno popper, good fries and easy parking. It lists a strong beer selection, cocktails and happy-hour drinks, and is closed on Sundays.
Best for: Burgers and beer after a game
- Address
- 1600 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Clock House Brewing
★ 4.8 (237 Google reviews)Brewery
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Clock House Brewing is a brewery at 600 1st St SE with a medium-sized taproom, a patio and working-brewery decor, according to reviewers. They mention a long list of house beers on tap, a sour that won over a non-sour fan, and a small but well-liked food menu. The taproom connects to a restaurant next door. It opens at 3 pm on weekdays, at noon on weekends, and is closed Mondays.
Best for: Craft beer tasting downtown
- Address
- 600 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–5 pm; Thu 3–9 pm; Tue 3–9 pm; Wed 3–9 pm
#3
Dua Pie
★ 4.8 (137 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Dua Pie is a casual, cozy pizza restaurant at 375 3rd St SE with counter service and a bar on site. Reviewers mention thin-crust pizza, a good selection by the slice even near closing time, a clean space and friendly service. It serves beer, offers delivery and takeaway, and stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sundays.
Best for: Late pizza with a beer
- Address
- 375 3rd St SE Ste. 110, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#4
Zeppelins
★ 4.5 (2,294 Google reviews)Bar & grill$20–30 per person
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Zeppelins is a bar and grill at 5300 Edgewood Rd NE with outdoor seating and a listed strength in beer, cocktails, wine and dessert. Reviewers mention cheese wontons, the Zeppelin and Voodoo burgers, a spicy voodoo chicken sandwich, fish and chips, a French dip and a skillet cookie. They also point to the interior design and attentive service. It is open every day of the week.
Best for: Date night with cocktails
- Address
- 5300 Edgewood Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10:30 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#5
Fork With IT
★ 4.5 (205 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Fork With IT is a restaurant at 415 3rd St SE serving dinner from 3 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers mention strong specialty drinks such as the Bayou hurricane, a New York strip, vodka ala ravioli, cacio e pepe, shrimp and grits, pot stickers with two sauces and a brulee bomb dessert. It lists wine, spirits, happy-hour food, vegetarian options and a private dining room.
Best for: Cocktails with a sit-down dinner
- Address
- 415 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 3–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 3–9 pm; Tue 3–9 pm; Wed 3–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Tornado's Grub & Pub, Zeppelins and Fork With IT take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Tornado's Grub & Pub ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,221 reviews. Clock House Brewing is second at 4.8 from 237 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
Dua Pie stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Tornado's Grub & Pub $10–20; Dua Pie $10–20; Zeppelins $20–30; Fork With IT $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Tornado's Grub & Pub, Clock House Brewing, Dua Pie, Zeppelins and Fork With IT.
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