Foodies rejoice as the highly anticipated Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week is back for its 12th year. The culinary extravaganza will run from Feb. 16 to Feb. 25 as 19 esteemed restaurants spotlight their finest dishes and flavors.
Back for its 12th year showcasing the best cuisine Cedar Rapids has to offer, Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, hosted by Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, will take place for 10 consecutive days from Feb. 16 to Feb. 25. This special event is the ultimate opportunity for the community to come together and support businesses in the local economy, all while finding a new favorite dining spot.
Participating restaurants include 30Hop, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Black Sheep Social Club, Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, Chophouse Downtown, Cliff’s Dive Bar, Groundswell Café, La Cantina Bar & Grill, Lacayo, Lion Bridge Brewing Company, Lucky’s on 16th, Mezcal Tequila Cocina, O’s Grill, Pedalers Fork, Pub 217, Rio Burritos 5001, Sacred Cow Tavern, The Class Act Restaurant and the hip-ster.
Before the official kickoff of Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, culinary fans can get a sneak peek at what awaits them at the Fork & Knife Feast on Feb. 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at EPIC Event Center in Marion. Attendees will sample mouthwatering creations from all participating restaurants, providing a tantalizing preview of the culinary delights ahead. This fabulous venture is $75 per person.
Each restaurant participating in Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week will offer some of its fan-favorite plates, in addition to fresh menu items, for new visitors and regulars alike to indulge in at a discounted rate. 30Hop, as an example, will be showcasing its show-stopping birria quesadilla, with chili-braised short rib, Chihuahua cheese, avocado mash, red onion, chipotle-bacon aioli and consommé, in addition to its staple hot honey-garlic noodles, with stir fry noodles, honey-garlic sauce, red pepper, red onion, zucchini, broccoli florets, carrots, sesame, scallion and your choice of protein.
To view the full menu lineup for each restaurant and learn more about Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, visit cedarrapids.org.