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 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):

Where to Eat if You're Going to a Concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids

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 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):

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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 (231 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 (1,660 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.
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (830 reviews)

Cellar 19 Wine & Deli Cedar Rapids

  • 425 2nd St SE (Skywalk Level)
  • Kitchen hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • 5-star rating on Google (10 reviews)

Chophouse Downtown

  • 411 1st St SE
  • Hours
    • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (910 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 (256 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 (670 reviews)

The District CR

  • 415 3rd Street SE
  • Hours
    • Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • 5-star rating on Google (4 reviews)

El Dorado Bar & Grill

  • 112 2nd St SE
  • Hours (kitchen hours are not listed)
    • Sunday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
    • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (53 reviews)

Gianna's Italian Beef

  • 375 3rd Street SE
  • Open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (532 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 (411 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.
    • Summer Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,163 reviews)

Midtown Reserve

  • 319 7th St SE
  • Open Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - reserve a table HERE
  • 4-star rating on Google (42 reviews)

Midtown Station

  • 715 2nd Ave SE
  • Hours
    • Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Friday & Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (605 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 (1,937 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 (510 reviews)

Pub 217

  • 217 3rd St SE
  • Kitchen Hours
    • Sunday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    • Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • 4.5-star rating on Google (1,084 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 (759 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 (658 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 (275 reviews)

Taco Gato

  • 209 3rd St SE
  • Hours
    • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Tuesday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (76 reviews)

Tipsy Tomato

  • 319 7th St SE
  • Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (53 reviews)

Near the McGrath Amphitheatre:

Bari Italian

  • 450 1st St SW
  • Hours
    • Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. - last seating at 8:30 p.m.
    • Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. - last seating at 9 p.m.
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (323 reviews)

Big Grove Brewery

  • 170 1st St SW
  • Kitchen is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (140 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 (1,230 reviews)

Pickle Palace

  • 101 1st Ave SW
  • 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.
  • 4.4-star rating on Google (111 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 (495 reviews)

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