New Bars & Restaurants That Have Opened in Eastern Iowa in 2026

We're only a couple of months in to 2026, but there are already quite a few new bars & restaurants that have opened in Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of the new eateries that have recently opened, as well as some of the places expected to open this year:

This is an ongoing list and will be updated each month with new information

New Bars & Restaurants That Have Opened in Eastern Iowa in 2026

We're only a couple of months in to 2026, but there are already quite a few new bars & restaurants that have opened in Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of the new eateries that have recently opened:

Gallery Credit: Courtlin

Other Eastern Iowa Bars & Restaurants Expected to Open in 2026:

Wilder Thirst, Palo (read more HERE)
The Blue Dane, Cedar Rapids (read more HERE)
Deja Brew Coffee House & Bakery, Cedar Rapids (read more HERE)
The Union Bar & Grill, Iowa City (read more HERE)
I Love Mochi, Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids (read more HERE)
The Eat Shop, Coralville (read more HERE)
Rhapsody, Cedar Rapids (read more HERE)
Sugar Belle & Crispy Boy Taproom, Monticello (read more HERE)

Do you know of any Eastern Iowa bars or restaurants that are set to open sometime this year? Tell us about it! You can send us a message on our station app!