dacfood

I'm not too hopeful but it doesn't hurt to ask; any suggestions for food in Cedar Rapids? I saw one post about stopping at Steak and Shake near the airport but nothing else. A general google search showed a link for a site that lists top ten dining for places; they only had 6 for Cedar Rapids. There must be some local bbq place perhaps? Or some place taking advantage of farms in the heartland?

thanks

Victoria Gastro Pub is really one of the best restaurants in Howard County. It has an changing, adventurous menu on the gourmet pub theme, but I keep going back for burgers and beer.

Within our fair border, Victoria's upscale burger -- with a nice bun, good fries and delicious beef -- really has no peers. I love biting into a burger with real taste, with the juice that comes from fat but the flavor that comes from meat. My grill and a home-grown tomato make the absolute best hamburger, but Victoria is the place that I drive when I'm too cold or tired to do it myself.

(And this is all just their normal burger. The kobe beef tasted different to me, but not better and therefore not worth the extra money to me. But be firm on the fries. The last time I went for lunch, the fries were overcooked and hard. I should have sent them back.)

I totally agree with you on the burger. It has a full beef taste that you have to go to Central or Ray's to beat. I also agree with your comment about the kobe burger. Though for value it's hard to beat the burgers at Sunshine Market -- a slightly different ambiance.