8 Great CR Restaurants I’ve Eaten at So Far This Year [GALLERY]

So many restaurants, so little time!

I know it's only mid-April, but I've already eaten at a TON of restaurants this year. I'm lucky enough to be able to go to lunch every Tuesday for Listener Lunch as part of my job, but I also try to visit a local restaurant once a week on my own. There are still a lot of places on my list that I want to check off, so I don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

If you're looking to visit a Cedar Rapids restaurant that you haven't been to before, I have plenty of suggestions! I've eaten at quite a few places outside of the city that have been great, but I'm just focusing on Cedar Rapids restaurants this time around. Here are eight of the best restaurants that I've eaten at in the past four months or so (in alphabetical order):

• Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar - 365 33rd Ave SW
• Chophouse Downtown - 411 1st St SE
• Crosby's - 1028 3rd St SE
• Lucky's on 16th - 86 16th Ave SW
• Mamacita Taco Bar - 834 1st Ave NE
• O's Grill - 3911 Center Point Rd NE
• Pedaler's Fork - 2010 Sylvia Ave NE
• Sugarfire Smoke House - 2350 Edgewood Rd SW

A few of the other restaurants that I hope to check out soon include Morning Story in Marion, the hip-stir in Marion, Delhicacy in Cedar Rapids, Kingston's Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids, and Foundry Food & Tap in North Liberty! What are some of the best restaurants you've visited lately? Let us know in the comments!