Lion Bridge Brewing Co.

Came in on a Tuesday around dinner time and was able to find a spot right at the bar. The beertender sorted me out pretty quick and gave me the rundown on the options. All the beers on my flight felt like quality brews. I went with the pierogies as I’ve never had some before, and they were great with the cream and onions - pretty hearty considering. Definitely yummy food.

Wonderful atmosphere along with very friendly people. The morel mushroom 🍄‍🟫 hunt was amazing. Music and food with Czech flare. Picked up some local honey and enjoyed live music.

Beer is stellar, but the food menu has changed. All that was available was pizza when we were there. Cool area though. Check out the show when the clock tower goes off. Much fun!

If you like beer, there’s plenty to try. We don’t like beer; we just went for the food. Service was excellent. Our server was Rachel. The restaurant was clean, sparse decor (which I prefer). One huge screen with a game on, but plenty of seating far away from it. Outside seating available too. Food and drink: If you want water, you have to get it yourself from a water station. So… almost full-service? Coke products in cans. Hard slushee- flavor was blueberry-something- absolutely delicious Cheese curds- some of the best in town! Chicken salad sandwich- a little odd on pretzel bread. Nothing special. Served with potato chips unless you upgrade the side. Cheeseburger- wasn’t asked how I wanted it cooked. So I assumed it was a frozen patty and would be cooked medium well. This one was so pink I couldn’t eat most of it. Fries- I upgraded to house fries. Seasoned well, but they weren’t fully cooked. Couldn’t eat those either. Glad to have ordered the cheese curds. The rest of my meal I brought home to finish cooking.

We love Lion Bridge beer, so we had to stop in on our way through Cedar Rapids. We each had a flight and we shared the soft pretzel with cheese dip (yes, it is cold and supposed to be) and mustard, fries with garlic aoli, and the pierogis. Literally everything was fantastic. Service was good. The patio outside was really nice.

I hosted a bridal shower at Lions Bridge and I couldn’t be happier with our experience! The staff is friendly, the environment welcoming, and brew tasty! They were very accommodating and responsive to questions and asks. Thanks for helping me have a successful event!

Had a table of five people- everyone's food was phenomenal and portions were large, pizza by the slice was super filling for our early dinner and the pretzel that I assumed would be a little larger than a mall pretzel was HUGE- It took up the entire pizza pan, and came with beercheese and (I assume house made because it was so good) honey mustard. Whoever wasn't full after their pizza helped share my gigantic pretzel. Sister's mom had the pierogis and ate every last bite, she said they were amazing. Aside from that the service was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere itself was nice and comfortable. Outdoor seating also available.

First time here and we really enjoyed it. Nice beer selection, great service and decent food made this worth the stop. We loved the environment the most and the live music was a nice touch. We’ll definitely be back to check out the Czech Village again and I’m sure Lion Bridge will be a stop.

Had THE best time at this place. Their service was awesome and seating outside made for a great evening. Also Ian's Pizza was fantastic. We had a group of 20 and everyone had rave reviews of the food and drink. Kids were also enjoying the root beer and slush drinks. Czech Village is alive again!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, it was okay. I originally thought they served food. Or maybe they do on occasion (one of my favorite travel YouTubers went here and ate and drank). But the experience was weird because I was the only person in there that evening. They did have a lot of selections of alcohol, and I went with the Crunch Berry-flavored one. It was fine.

Stopped at a few breweries today and this was easily the best. Had a flight with a few good beers and 2 great ones. I was very impressed and even my wife enjoyed a couple beers, that's very rare. We didn't eat here, but the servers were very cool and the place was very inviting, more of a traditional brewery than I've seen in this area. We bought some cans to take of the summer soother, that was great beer.

We really liked it here. We brought our dogs and found a quiet corner. As we were walking in a group of people saw the dogs and were really welcoming. We were from out of town and it was so friendly. A waitress saw the dogs and came over to say hello because she had the same kind of dog. Our beer was very good. The patio is large and there is plenty of seating inside. We didn't get food but it was available. The patrons and wait staff really made this place special.

We had gone to the farmer's market with around 16 family that were in town for a wedding reception. We needed a cool spot and this place was awesome! I got the Witwer Chicken sandwich and I could eat that everyday. I asked for a side salad instead of fries... not great, but doable. All the beer we tried was good and especially liked the blood orange radler.

Food and beer were both phenomenal and authentic!! Service was kind and courteous. Ambiance had great outdoor seating and easy access to a beautiful walking trail. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Good beer, mediocre food. Was glad they had vegetarian option though! Nice staff. Brewery vibes. Ample patio. Would go back for drinks, but wouldn't eat here again.

Great ales, period. Lion Bridge's "Barrel-Aged January" makes the Iowa winters tolerable.

We hadn't been there since it opened & decided we were overdue to go back. So glad we did! The food & drinks were phenomenal. We had a large group so tried a bunch of appetizers. Bacon fries, street corn dip, crab cakes,and pretzel bites. All were super tasty only suggestion I have is warm cheese for the pretzel bites. Most of us ordered beer flights & I got a sour flight. It was very hard to pick my favorite. I wish I had gotten more pics but was busy drinking & eating. A few of us ordered burgers & chicken sandwiches. The Witwer chicken was to die for!!! So good. We also had a wonderful server, Brynn who at our beck & call making sure we got well taken care of. Looking forward to another visit.

Stopped in for a quick snack and to try some beers. The Crushberry Sour was my favorite, the pierogis hit the spot. Good way to start the night out!

We held my son's wedding rehearsal dinner here for 50 people and were so pleased with the service and food. We met with Bri prior to the event and she showed us the space and we talked through costs and food options. The space worked great, they accommodated the need for additional seating and the food was amazing. I don't believe any food was left! Very welcoming for us as visitors from Indiana. Thanks for the Hoosier hospitality shown by Iowa!! Mary F. Columbus, Indiana

The beer here is just ok for me. Food is good bar food. The service we had today was terrible. There are better taproom options in Cedar Rapids.

Meh. It was all just OK at best. $18 for a burger and fries that weren't great. Had the Hellscape and Compensation. Both kind of flavorless. Left half the Compensation. Service was great and ambiance was pretty good. The place itself is nice, unfortunately the beer and food is just average.

$150 worth of food and all of it was not good at all. We got pretzel bites that were Rock hard, arancini were all dried out and no cheese In them, fish basket had two little slivers of fish and was gross, we got three orders of chicken tenders and they all had different amounts of chicken in them. I get that they were busy but non of the food was really warm and allot of it was rock hard.

Great beer and ambiance! When you come here it's comfortable, relaxing, and a great place to meet up with friends. Grab a beer, grab some excellent food, and enjoy the company of other beer enthusiasts. The outdoor patio is one of the best in the area. The servers are always kind and offer suggestions. Everything is very clean and well cared for including the bathrooms. If you haven't been here you're missing out! Don't miss out!

Great place, great vibes, great food & great beer! In the quaint little Czech Village area. We sat outside on the patio, which was shaded and lovely with quite a few tables. Our server was very helpful, made great suggestions and let me sample a beer I was considering. I had the Honey beer mustard chicken sandwich and it was quite good! I would recommend! This place is worth Czech'ing out!!

Stop me if you've heard this. Microbrew with great beer but terrible food. Or. Trendy restaurant with good food but a horrible beer selection. Those are so common they borderline on stereotypical. What isn't common is a microbrew that actually has a diverse menu with really great food. That is what you get at Lion Bridge. The beer selection was incredible. While I had never had any of their beers previously, after sampling several of them, I can tell you that I easily could've had a pint of each with much enjoyment. (Although, I am not sure there would've been much enjoyment the next morning.). I settled on their Oktoberfest 3000, which is a whiskey barrel aged beer that is big on flavor and really packs a punch. (This lightweight was feeling it after one) As an appetizer we chose the sausage, cheese, and peppers charcuterie. Does anyone ever feel they get enough when ordering that? when the waitress presented it, I felt as if I could eat the entire board myself. Nonetheless, I needed to share it with my date. It was incredibly tasty. The sausage was very flavorful and the peppers were heavenly. However, for the price, it didn't seem like it was worth it. For dinner, I chose the roasted beet and sweet potato flat bread pizza with goat cheese. Good Lord. That sounds so hipster one would think that I needed to eat it while wearing a derby hat and riding a unicycle. Regardless of what headwear or mode of transportation, it was incredible. Seriously. One of the best flatbread pizzas I have ever had. The bread itself was an amazing combination of crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside. This is definitely a fun spot to enjoy a couple of locally crafted beers, some good food, and hopefully enjoy some great music.

I can't imagine the Czech Village without this place! This super-chic small batch staple on Main Street totally fits the New Bohemia vibe. It is exactly what you imagine when you think of a local brewery in Denver... but it's in Eastern Iowa. The finishes are industrial and cool, it's somewhere you'd want to spend Happy Hour. The beer is tasty (I totally recommend The Disaster at Meux) with food that is eclectic and ever changing. I had the pretzel with both the mustard and beer cheese. AMAZING. The mustard was perfect and I loved that the cheese was cold. Additionally-- the staff was friendly, knowledgeable and totally took pride in working for this small business! I loved that. Personally, I thought the pricing was a bit high. But ultimately, both the brews and bites were quality, so I'd spend a few extra bucks for the experience. I've been here a couple fo times now and I can't sing enough praises about Lion Bridge Brewing Company. AND, parking is a non issue, with plenty of lots behind the businesses on Main Street, as well as free two hour parking on the street itself. I will be back! Hopefully to check out their killer patio during the warmer months. And, I will be picking up a six pack at my local grocery store. It is TOTALLY rad they are selling canned brews. You go, Lion Bridge!

I don't know why it has taken me so long to visit this place. My first visit was just over a month ago and I think I have been back 4 or 5 times. I don't think I have had a bad beer here yet. The place is well little and roomy, very comfortable! They also have bands every once and a while. It can get a little loud from time to time but with the big vaulted ceilings you can still hear your conversations. I have only tried a few of the appetizers but I do remember them being very tasty. I do plan several return trips to this location.

Lions Bridge brewery was the first stop on our tour of breweries. We tried a variety of beers. We also tried an appetizer. The beers were ok. The grape slushy we our favorite.. They have a great outdoor space.

From their firkins to their tappings, I go to Lionbridge Brewery frequently for their delicious beer releases. Recently my favorite craft beer release from Lionbridge was their: Mea Pulpa, a double IPA with guava. The food at Lionbridge Brewery is amazing. Their charcuterie tray is delicious along with their rotating homemade desserts and entrees. During Houby Days in Czech Village where people celebrate morel mushrooms, Lionbridge Brewery made a mushroom beer that I was told by my friend was delicious and ran out fast. In the heart of Czech Village, Lionbridge Brewery is a classic-style little brewery, with a great venue for bands to setup and play, usually on Friday or Saturday nights. They also have a nice woodchipped patio for outdoor seating, while indoor seating ranges from cozy couches to nice wooden tables or high-top tables. Lionbridge Brewery a great place to stop if you like trying good craft beer and food.

Amazing food, I got the buffalo sandwich and the sauce was delicious. I also got to try the lime cheesecake beer and it tasted just like cheesecake, so good! Our food took a little bit to get served BUT our server/bartender was so sweet and amazing we didn't mind waiting at all. He also made our wait worthwhile by giving us a couple drinks on the house. Amazing service, amazing beer, amazing food. Highly recommend! I wish I had gotten our servers name but unfortunately I forgot to ask. Either way, he was the best and made our experience even better!

Customer service very friendly and took time to explain menu, cheerful and friendly ambiance. Well lit, music was audible but able to converse easily.

I really like the atmosphere of Lion Bridge and it was just fine this time around. Unfortunately, this time around, the food was not fine. It took a long time for our food to come out (the server was nice to come by and thank us for our patience) and when it did, it was meh. My burger (Fritz burger) was charred and the pretzel bun was not as soft as I was hoping. It was just a so-so burger and the chips were just...chips. I might come to Lion Bridge again for some beer, but I might think twice about getting food.

I always love lion bridge - great outdoor and indoor spaces. Lately they have been coming out with weekly beer slushees which are soo good! This past visit they had blue raspberry and watermelon. You can also never go wrong with their food - love the witwer chicken sandwich and the soft baked pretzels! Definitely worth a stop if you are visiting CR!

I'm so glad we stumbled upon Lion Bridge while looking for a brewery with a kitchen. The taproom is pretty basic (though I was glad to see they had the football game on) but there is plenty of seating and a fairly large outdoor patio. The staff was a blast to interact with, and they were more than happy to spend time chatting about their beer list & favorite dishes. We ended up with pretzels & perogies along with a half-dozen beers to chase them down with. I was relieved to see that their beer list was more than just IPAs & sours; I prefer darker beers, so the Oktobot 3000 & The Spice Must Flow were my favorites of the bunch. There are some great breweries in Cedar Rapids, but Lion Bridge was among my favorites.

You definitely need to eat here if you are ever in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, believe me it won't disappoint. When I came here I had one of the limited release beers and it was pretty dang good. I would recommend any beer here especially the ones on limited release. Why wouldn't you want to try something that is only available for a short while. Now let's talk about The Witwer Chicken Sandwich! I can't stop thinking about the sriracha honey glaze and the garlic aioli with all the fixings..on a pretzel bun. This sandwich was so tasty, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Everyone needs to give this place a try and why not order the Whitwer sandwich which has some pretty cool history behind its name.

Nice place to grab a couple local beers, sit outside and enjoy the weather (not winter). Food pairings usually good and from time to time have special items not on normal menu for food. Beers are really good and have new ones out frequently.

I've been here a couple of times before, but on a nice sunny Sunday while out for a walk with a friend decided to stop in again. The Compensation is always a winner with me, but today I had a blood orange brew. It wss delicious in the winter and I can only imagine how good it would be on the patio on a nice warm day. The staff is exceptional. Super friendly and more than willing to help with choices. They had a nice band today playing music perfect for a lazy Sunday. Not too loud, but a nice backdrop.i recommend the Korean tacos. The perfect combination of savory with a bit of a kick. Great place to enjoy time with friends in a wonderful setting

I love Lion Bridge for its beer and atmosphere. But I'm a food-focussed woman... and unfortunately the execution here is just not fantastic. The appetizers and "to share" plates are nothing exciting. The soft pretzel bites aren't actually that soft and the nachos are poorly constructed. As for main dishes, the burgers are your best bet. The Chana Masala wrap is truly a disappointment and nothing but a mouth-full of mush and the Korean BBQ tacos are weirdly wet and hard to eat... I had a giant puddle of cold pork juice on my plate after taking one bite, and still the pork was dry and bland. Don't write this place off though, I know I won't, it's still worth a visit for the great beer and awesome outdoor hangout. Just remember to come here after dinner.

Came for three items that we saw in pictures and other reviews, struck out that one they don't remember and other was no longer available. They did have pierogies but they weren't special, have had better before and were pricey at $2ea. Pretzel burgers with beer cheese were tasty, ambience and interior decor was nice. Wait staff were friendly but manager or owner was dour and always scowling, couldn't even make eye contact to say hello.

Came here for the first time with a few friends to catch up. It wasn't a bad experience for us! I really love the location within Czech Village, and the parking easy peasy! The only thing I'm disappointed about is our waitress. She filled and refilled beers while never once asking if I'd like a refill. Maybe because it was just water? That shouldn't matter though. She disappeared for like 20-30 minutes without saying a word which sucked because we really wanted some cheese friends. By the time she came back it was like 9:05 pm and the kitchen had just closed at 9:00 pm. If she would've either stopped by to check things out twenty minutes earlier or even have us a kitchen closing warning then maybe we could've curbed the cheesy fries craving. The atmosphere was very laid back, except for our waitress who was... less laid back. I don't know how to explain what she was like, but it was a different experience for sure. I mean, she was extra nice. Very excited to be open and working I think. While this was a cool place to hang out, my friends and we decided it wasn't our "new spot" for our weekly outings. I'd still recommend giving them a try! If we decided to make our way back out I think we'd try the patio. It looked lovely and I'll bet it's great when the weather is nice.

Great place to pop in for a craft beer. The beers are always creative. The place is super open. The staff is fun and friendly and their food gets more creative everytime I go in. Pop in here if you are a craft brew fan and In town. You would be sorry if you didn't

I would like to know where these good reviews are coming from. I went there with a group of 16 people and waited 20 minutes before we finally decided to get our own menus. After that took another 10 minutes for a waitress to finally acknowledge us and take our drink orders, another 10 minutes later we finally had our drinks. Trying to order additional drinks took an act of god as the waitress kept forgetting to put our order in and I finally had to ask another waitress to complete the order. Our waitress had an "I don't give a shit" attitude and "Life sucks" attitude. Then we get our food that was completely messed up and tasted like pure crap!!!Charged $3.75 to get fries instead of chips for multiple meals which is INSANE!!!! I WOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT GO BACK AND HOPE YOU HEAR MY WARNINGS!!! This place is HORRIBLE!!!!

An absolute GEM of Eastern Iowa! Delicious food, wonderful people & as someone with pet allergies ... I appreciate the pet free atmosphere. One of the few places left and I really appreciate that!

Great Beer and really good food. Nice atmospheres both inside and outside patio. Staff is always friendly. Downside - no dogs allowed on their very open patio space. All other restaurants in the area allow it.

Had some time to kill so swung by Lions Bridge in Czech Village on a Sunday afternoon. A nice variety of beer on tap and the staff was very helpful in selecting brews that fit my taste. They have a full menu including sandwiches and appetizers. I had the pretzel bites with mustard and cheese. Very tasty. Good selection of beer. Good food. Great atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.

This was a meeting place for a first date. We went back this year to celebrate 1 year. The food was good both times we were there. My boyfriend likes the beer flights so he could choose several beers from their menu. I brought a growler to be filled again. The first visit, we ate outside and they have a nice outside area to enjoy. We will be back to drink a beer or two and have a tasty meal.

First time here and didn't feel really welcomed. I did ask for a couple samples and beer tender just asked what kind of beers I liked. I did order a Kolsch and I got another sample, also tipped. My husband and son ordered root beers. I had never heard of a meower before and was described as a 32 oz jug. I did enter my beers in untapped. There seemed to be a large variety of beers and they sold food. Don't think I'll be back or recommend. Treat your customers better!

Great location in NewBo, and that coupled with high-quality beer and delicious food make this a can't-miss spot! We got a taster tray each and were pleasantly surprised by the complexity and simplicity of all we tried. This is good beer done very well! We also got the pretzels and beer cheese and were very happy with how they turned out. The space is great for accommodating large parties or smaller groups, and the outside patio is an awesome place to check out local vendors on Thursdays in the summer.

I wrote the original review 6 months ago but only posted it to Google. The edit is from last night. EDIT: Gave them another chance last night.....nope. Service was mediocre but pleasant. Food was meh (though the Bridge Burger continues to satisfy). Ordered a cup of chili. If you like your chili cold and without any spices (kinda like a Midwestern grandma might make) then this is for you. Sent it back to a get a hot cup.....when it came back it was missing the garnishes, cheese and sour cream. Just a bowl of beans and bland meat. Oh well. END EDIT OK, not super crazy about negative reviews but think this one is necessary. We've been going to Lion Bridge since they opened. Have been there enough times over the last 2 years to lose count. So that said... The Positive: when they are on, the food can be excellent. Some things are verging on great while others not so much. The Bridge burger is always good, unique twist with the tomato jam and pretzel bun. The breaded chicken sandwich was also very well prepared and pretty tasty. Overall the food is usually a B- or better. The Negative: service can be down right bad. Not the servers per se, they are always pleasant and at least medium attentive, but the system is all over the place. Not having a dedicated server for each table is a terrible system. Our last 2 visits had several servers asking either the same thing like "would you like to order" (we already had) to most of the servers spending more time flitting around and schmoozing. We waited a quite a while just to get the attention of someone. The food; we ordered the brisket sandwich, I wish I had taken a picture. This thing made a roast beef from Hardees look REAL good. It had maybe 2 ounces of dry shrivelled meat on it. I don't begrudge a venue from messing up on occasion, but this should never, ever have got past the cook/chef. It was so thin and sad looking it disappeared if you looked at it from the side. Finally, a note for breweries, regardless of whether there is some external event going on or not, beer, especially micro brew, is unacceptable in a plastic cup. Period. You are telling your patrons that they are not important enough to warrant glass and that your beer isn't either. I'm not tail gating and this isn't your third cousins GED party. If Lion Bridge reads this, take it as constructive criticism......we want you to succeed, CR needs these kinds of places.

Awesome food. Cool environment. Great outdoor patio. Outstanding beer. Lion Bridge is a must-explore for folks in Eastern Iowa. The Compensation brown ale is award winning and my favorite of that style. The Yardsale DIPA packs loads of flavor into a beer. The food options and outdoor seating has made huge gains since the place first opened. They have tasty cheese fries, yummy burgers, and are conveniently located off of the Cider River Bike Trail. Check it out!

We had the french fries with the garlic aoli and the jalapeno popper dip BOTH were excellent! We did a couple flights and got beer to go. The craft beer was very good! As visitors from out of town we were pleasantly surprised with everything! Only complaint we had was with our service, it felt like we were bothering our server anytime we asked for anything (which was only to place orders for food and drinks). Outside of that we loved it! Even bought same swag to bring home!

Sours are good. The mac and cheese tasted like olive oil and no taste. The chicken sandwich tasted like a pork fritter. Overall, not a good $70 spent.

So, first off, the wife and I don't drink. We were brought here by CR Restaurant Week and we couldn't be happier. The staff treated us extremely well. Very polite and all over the service -even when they realized we wouldn't be drinking. They do have alternatives that aren't just syrupy fountain drinks too! I am not a huge fan of their Lion Bridge Blood Orange Soda, but I can see a lot of people liking it very well. They do have Millstream Root Beer on tap, which leaves me happy. For the food: These guys absolutely know how to make a hummus blend. The Lion Bridge Vegan wrap the wife ordered is so good that even meat lovers like us will forget it's a vegan item. The textures and tastes are on point. I had their amazing Asian-Inspired pork pancakes (a Restaurant Week special). This needs to be a menu item! However, my burger the second time around was great too. Definitely a good place to stop in.

Went here while on a little road trip to pick up an Audi TT. We wanted to stop somewhere with an awesome craft beer selection, and boy were we not disappointed. There were 22 custom selections that rotate every few months when a new brew is ready. We each did a sample of 5 beers. From your IPAs to your lagers, was not disappointed. The brewery is located in Little Czech Village and had Slovak and Czech food. Wow! What a palate pleaser. We decided to get a bunch of different plates, so we can try many things. We started with garbanzo beans that were fried in with what appeared to be aioli, then indulged in a schnitzel sandwich, and finally a fennel sausage flatbread with farm to table ingredients and meat from the butcher down the street. This place did not disappoint!

Wonderful Beer, Food and Service! Tried the Compensation Beer it was wonderful! Service was great in the restaurant even though it was really busy because of the band outside- which sounded great! Everything on the menu sound good but decided on the nachos. Very good! I will definitely be back!!

We hit up the three big breweries in the area on one Saturday (Lion Bridge Brewing, Third Base Brewery, and Turner Alley Brewing), and this was an even a-okay. I'd pick it over Third Base by far, but it doesn't have quite the "small business brewery" feel that Turney Alley does. If you want the most unique beer offerings in Cedar Rapids, I'd say this would be the brewery to go to. It doesn't offer that same "small business" feel that Turner Alley does, and it doesn't offer the same gigantic restaurant menu that Third Base does, but it does offer quite an adventure for beer afficianados. THINGS TO KNOW: -They sell a decent amount of food. It's not super-varied, but it's your standard bar foods including pretzels, fries, and other things. Think of it like an shortened sports bar menu. -They offer flights. Unlike most other brewery I've ever been to, the price of your flight here will vary upon the beer you choose. It will be between $8 to $13 with the current options they had there. Ours was $10.80, I think. -They offer non-alcoholic drinks. They had orange soda and root beer when we were there. PROS: -Their beers are SO unique. They have your standard beers that taste closer to domestics, but then they also have really unique ones like beers with Hibiscus or light (non-stout) coffee beers. Out of all of the breweries we went to, this had the most unique offerings by far. -Lots of brews to choose from. You could get two flights and still not try all of the beers. Lots of good choices that you'll be sure to find something you really like. -French fries were super, duper good. Really, really liked them - especially with their ketchup or mustard. CONS: -I was so, so excited for their pretzels. However, the pretzels really weren't what I was expecting. They DID taste like pretzels, but they were gigantic. Instead of being thinner pretzels or curled up pretzels, they are two large, thick pretzel sticks. It works, but the thickness of the pretzels seems to take away a bit from the enjoyment. -Service is confusing, to say the least. There wasn't a sign asking us to be wait to be seated, so we seated ourselves - and didn't receive service or recognition in so long that we went and looked for a sign that asked us to wait. We thought maybe we had to order at the bar, so about that time, a waitress showed up. She didn't check in on us much throughout the visit and was pretty slow to bring the check, but she was also pretty busy, so it's understandable. -Parking might be a bit of a pain. It's located in the Czech downtown-ish area, so it doesn't have the private parking you might want. We didn't have to walk too far, but it really would depend on what time of day you went.

I don't have much to say that the other 5-star reviewers haven't already said. Food = amazing. Beer = amazing. Staff = amazing. Restaurant seating/parking = amazing. Out-of-town family or friends visiting? Come here. Looking for a good meal on a weekend? Come here. It answers all of your woes. The specials and recommended pairings never fail. Splurge for the dessert - it'll surely blow you away. Enjoy the brews, try some tastings, grab a growler before you go. Lion Bridge is a jewel in Cedar Rapids. We're so lucky to have it here!