Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Cedar Rapids by diners

The average person over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the , including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Cedar Rapids were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Parlor City Ice Cream

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#30. Parlor City Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1936 42nd St. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
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Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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#29. Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 1st St. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Breweries, Salad, Chicken Wings
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Mikhael's Restaurant

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#28. Mikhael's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1426 6th St. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, American
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Pedalers Fork

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#27. Pedalers Fork

- Rating: 4.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 5101 Center Point Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American
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Morning Story - Marion

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#26. Morning Story - Marion

- Rating: 4.1/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2931 7th Ave. Ste 400 Marion, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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Lucky's on 16th

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#25. Lucky's on 16th

- Rating: 4.1/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 86-16TH Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Sports Bars
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Delhicacy

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#24. Delhicacy

- Rating: 4.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 921 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Ste 150 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
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The Class Act

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#23. 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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New Pioneer Co-op

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#22. New Pioneer Co-op

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3338 Center Pointe Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Grocery, Delis, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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The Blind Pig

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#21. 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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LP Street Food

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#20. LP Street Food

- Rating: 4.2/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 3rd Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
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Cross Roads Bistro

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#19. Cross Roads Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 232 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Thai
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30hop

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#18. 30hop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 951 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Beer Bar, New American
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The Hip-Stir

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#17. The Hip-Stir

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1120 7th Ave. Marion, Iowa
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
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Emil's Hideaway

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#16. Emil's Hideaway

- Rating: 4.3/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 Glenbrook Drive Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Bars, American
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Lu's Deli

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#15. Lu's Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Soup
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Napoli's Italian Restaurant

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#14. Napoli's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2360 Edgewood Road Southwest Ste 600 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
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Rio Burritos

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#13. Rio Burritos

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5001 1st Ave. Southeast Unit 104 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
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Willie Rays Q Shack

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#12. Willie Rays Q Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 288 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Barbecue
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The Map Room

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#11. The Map Room

- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Burgers
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Persis Biryani Indian Grill

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#10. Persis Biryani Indian Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 4862 1st Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
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Great Harvest Bread

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#9. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5070 Lindale Drive Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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Brewhemia

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#8. Brewhemia

- Rating: 4.6/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1202 3rd St. Southeast Ste 101 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes
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Cobble Hill Restaurant

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#7. Cobble Hill Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 219 2nd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Desserts
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Old Neighborhood Pub

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#6. 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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Lightworks Cafe

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#5. Lightworks Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 7th Ave. Southeast Ste B Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes
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The Full Bowl

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#4. The Full Bowl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 10th Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
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West End

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#3. West End

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 809 6th Ave. Marion, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes, Diners, Desserts
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Cafe Saint Pio

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#2. Cafe Saint Pio

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 99 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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Island Vybz

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#1. Island Vybz

- Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Iowa City, Iowa
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Trucks
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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