The other day, I had a friend ask me an interesting question. He didn't want to know my favorite local restaurants, which is a question I get quite often, but my favorite things to ORDER at local restaurants. That's when I started making a list.

Instead of just sharing the list with him, I thought I would share it with EVERYONE! There are a ton of awesome area restaurants that deserve some support, and here are some of the most delicious things I've eaten at those restaurants:

50 of Courtlin's Favorite Foods From Cedar Rapids Area Restaurants

There are a ton of awesome area restaurants that deserve your support! Here are some of the most delicious things I've eaten at those restaurants in the past few years!

Gallery Credit: Courtlin

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Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich

Black Sheep Social Club, Cedar Rapids

  • Duck Fat Fries
  • Loaded Potato Salad (side)

The Blind Pig, Cedar Rapids/Monticello

  • Pig Out Nachos

Bluff Lake Catfish Farm, Maquoketa

  • All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken & Shrimp (Sundays)

Boondocks, Anamosa

  • Cheese Curds
  • The Clawrence (Crab Rangoon Burger)

Bushwood Sports Bar & Grill, Cedar Rapids

  • Nachos

Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, Cedar Rapids

  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
  • Jon's Special

Coyle's Hibachi, Cedar Rapids

  • Chicken Hibachi

Crosby's, Cedar Rapids

  • Biscuits & Gravy (weekend brunch menu)

Daisy's Garage, Cedar Rapids/Marion

  • The Tater Tot Smash

Donutland, Cedar Rapids/Iowa City

  • Blueberry Donut & Double Chocolate Donut

The Double Z Bar & Grill, Cedar Rapids

  • Cheese Wontons

Edith Lucielle's Bait Shack & Wing Depot, Cedar Rapids

  • Iowa Egg Rolls

El Dorado Bar & Grill, Cedar Rapids

  • Quesa Birria Tacos

Fieldhouse 1st Ave, Cedar Rapids

  • Pickle Egg Rolls

Frydae, Marion

  • Buffalo Chicken Mac Fries
  • Classic Poutine Fries

LP Street Food, Cedar Rapids

  • Pimento Cheese Dip

Lucky's on 16th, Cedar Rapids

  • Pancakes
  • Red Velvet French Toast

The Map Room, Cedar Rapids

  • The Corned Beef & Cabbage Burger (St. Patrick's Day annual special)

O's Grill, Cedar Rapids

  • Breakfast Wrap (from the food truck at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market)
  • O's Bowl

Old Neighborhood Pub, Cedar Rapids

  • Cubano

Oyama Sushi & Hibachi, Cedar Rapids

  • Iowa City Roll

Pub 217, Cedar Rapids

  • Spin Dip

Raging Ryno's, Cedar Rapids

  • Dill Pickle Spears
  • Mozzarella Sticks

Rock Bar American Grill, Cedar Rapids

  • Loaded Cheese Fries

Runt's Munchies, Cedar Rapids

  • Courtlin's Egg Rolls (pickle dip!) & F-Bomb Egg Rolls (Buffalo chicken)

Sacred Cow Tavern, Cedar Rapids

  • Walking Taco Burger

Sally's on Broadway, Springville

  • Sunday Breakfast Buffet

Stack Wellness Cafe, Cedar Rapids

  • Medi Bowl
  • Pesto Bowl

Stadium Bar & Grill, Cedar Rapids

  • Slappin' Mac Burger

Tiffy Jo's Diner & Energy Bar, Cedar Rapids

  • Country Fried Biscuits & Gravy

Tomaso's, Cedar Rapids

  • Detroit-Style Pizza

Tornado's Grub & Pub, Cedar Rapids

  • Bigger Mac Burger
  • Pepper Jack Cheese Balls

Tribute Eatery & Bar, Coralville

  • Grilled Cheese

Whiskey River Grill, Palo

  • House-Made Wontons
  • Smoked Parmesan & Garlic Wings

Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery, Walford

  • Homemade Buffalo Dip
  • Nacho Platter

Zeppelins Bar & Grill, Cedar Rapids

  • Cheese Wontons
  • Cobb Salad

Zoey's Pizzeria, Marion

  • The Zookie
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