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):

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 (247 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 (1,786 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.
• 4.3-star rating on Google (873 reviews)

Cellar 19 Wine & Deli Cedar Rapids

• 425 2nd St SE (Skywalk Level)
• Kitchen Hours
  • Monday & Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • CLOSED on Saturday & Sunday
• 4.9-star rating on Google (18 reviews)

CityWalk Eatery

• 102 2nd St SE
• Hours
  • Tuesday & Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• 4.5-star rating on Google (109 reviews)

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 (303 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 (764 reviews)

Craft’d After Dark

• 333 1st St SE
• Hours
  • Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• 5-star rating on Facebook (17 reviews)

The District CR

• 415 3rd Street SE
• Hours
  • Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday 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 (109 reviews)

El Dorado Bar & Grill

• 112 2nd St SE
• Hours
  • Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• 4.8-star rating on Google (87 reviews)

The Fireside Tavern

• 411 1st St SE
• Open Tuesday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.2-star rating on Google (25 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 (529 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 (1,302 reviews)

Mi Lindo Vallarta

• 529 5th Ave SE
• Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 4.9-star rating on Google (87 reviews)

Midtown Reserve

• 319 7th St SE
• Open Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - reserve a table HERE
• Bar & Lounge is walks-in only and features upscale bar food
• 4.4-star rating on Google (75 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 11 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• 4.6-star rating on Google (673 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 (2,043 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 (529 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 (1,123 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 (783 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 (683 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 (289 reviews)

Studio 6 Karaoke Bar

• 203 1st Ave SE
• Open Friday & Saturday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• 4.8-star rating on Google (17 reviews)

Near the McGrath Amphitheatre:

Aroma Artisan Pizza

• 151 1st Ave SW
• Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 4.3-star rating on Google (11 reviews)

BarTini's

• 151 1st Ave SW
• Hours (kitchen hours not listed)
  • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• 4.1-star rating on Google (7 reviews)

Big Grove Brewery

• 170 1st St SW
• Kitchen open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• 4.2-star rating on Google (262 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 (1,323 reviews)

Peppercorn at the Bank

• 101 3rd Ave SW
• Open Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - make a reservation HERE
• 4.8-star rating on Google (32 reviews)

Pickle Palace

• 101 1st Ave SW
• 1st Floor 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.
• 3rd Floor Kitchen Hours
  • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• 4.4-star rating on Google (226 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 (530 reviews)