This is the restaurant which claims superior ratings by national reviewers. Admittedly, the food we enjoyed tonight was perfect, well crafted and served fresh and hot. However, there are several errors in the service side of this establishment. First, when we (and 3 other parties) arrived at the hostess desk, a "lesser functionary" was there tucking menus into the rich leatherette folders. Shouldn't this have been done EARLIER than 7 p.m.? She neither greeted nor even acknowledged our presence. The hostess arrived back on the scene and began seating the groups. Each group was asked what their plans were for the weekend. I realize this was someone's idea of cordial small talk, but I really don't want to have that personal a conversation with a restaurant hostess. Oh, I could have said, "I'm going to irrigate my colon and rest up for my chemo therapy." Instead I mumbled "Nothing in particular." We ordered wine by the glass. We ordered Pinot Grigio and were brought Pinot Noir. ....by the adult manager, not a student. This was corrected, but it took time. However, the entertainment was interesting: the University of Iowa football team was staying at the hotel before their big game on Saturday and they lumbered by several times during our dinner. Long story short: food-great; service-average.
(3)
Ed F.
Had lunch here today. There's not many restaurants in eastern Iowa on this level. Definitely a fine dining experience and the fact it's on a college campus and a learning center makes it even cooler. I was impressed with the facility, quality of food and attentive service. A great choice for entertaining clients or a special occasion.
(4)
Hannah V.
Out standing! I grow produce for the Class Act, and I've always been impressed when I 'product sample'. The Potato Leek soup in the fall is heavenly, and the Bison burger is beyond pleasuring for lunch. Pricing is very appropriate! Comparable to the current Chilli's and Applebee's pricing, but has way better food and service!
(5)
Bonny T.
Beautiful decor, great food, friendly servers, birth student and professional. Eggs Florentine are amazing. Tried cream of dill pickle soup last night. Never heard of it. Quite good! When in Cedar Rapids, don't miss this place.
(5)
Michael M.
Bring your partner here for a special night of food at then spend the night at the modern hotel. Fantastic food and service. Students run the operation as part of their college degree.
(5)
Beth S.
Very classy! I had a delicious meal here. I actually ate at the bar. The bartender was personable and knowledgeable. I was there around 5:00 so they had a "2 for 1" special on drinks. The beef was so tender and spiced to perfection. The food was so good I decided to try the dessert. I think that anything you order here will be fabulous. It was a bit confusing to find. It is located in the lobby of the hotel.
What a pleasant surprise to find this 5 star, gourmet restaurant in the suburbs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We were driving for hours and arrived at the hotel exhausted. The gentleman at the check- in recommended staying at the hotel for dinner and we enjoyed a meal at their student run Class Act. The salmon was the best I've had in years; perfection. The unusual sweet potato soup was delicious and the vanilla mousse with salted caramel was superb. The prices are so reasonable and the service was outstanding. Do not miss this special restaurant. Not only is the ambiance lovely, we were able to sit in a lovely booth without a reservation which made us so happy. The name of the restaurant says it all....a Class Act.
(5)
Evan H.
The food is very high quality with great presentation. The environment is a tad stuffy, but mostly just classy. No tax is nice. Service has been a bit hit or miss. Sometimes great, sometimes a bit stuffy. Their burger is great / just wish they had fries to compliment it.
(4)
Eric Y.
I liked this place. That it's run as teaching lab for students is only better. I found the service to be excellent - friendly and prompt, but not intrusive. I had Sunday brunch which is a la carte - order off the menu. My meal was comp'd because of some problems with my hotel room so I ordered more than I usually eat so I could try a few interesting items. While eggs benedict is really not that interesting, theirs is served on brioche toast. Just one word is needed regarding brioche toast - "I want more." Ok, that's 3 words, but you get the picture. The hollandaise was a bit too lemony for my taste but that's just quibbling because the perfectly cooked egg, salty ham and brioche toast made up for it. I also tried their biscuits with sausage gravy. The biscuits were sweet cream based, cut in half, then toasted, so they were especially light and airy, and delicious when sopping up the rich sausage gravy. The sausage in the gravy was bland though and I would say that a better quality sausage in that gravy would have have helped immensely but overall it was a very successful dish.
(4)
Antaash U.
The Class Act is a part of The Hotel at Kirkwood Community College, which specializes in the hospitality and culinary industry. The hotel and restaurant are completely student run, which you would typically think is a bad thing. Not in this case. The students work really hard to perfect their craft and take a lot of pride in their work. The hotel itself is beautiful and I would readily suggest to anyone I know visiting the Cedar Rapids area to stay there. My in-laws enjoy Sunday breakfast here at least twice a month and I can honestly see why they keep going back. First of all, there has never been a wait. Big bonus because when we typically go out to eat, finding a table to 5 right away rarely happens. At Class Act, we are always seated right away and presented with complimentary pastries and danishes made by the students who work there. The pastries are professional grade and delicious! I have tried the pumpkin brioche french toast, the Florentine Eggs Benedict and the steel cut oatmeal. All three have been outstanding and just as good if not better than many of the breakfast establishments I frequent. Actually, the Florentine Eggs Benedict is one of my all-time favorite breakfast items I have ever eaten and it just so happens to be at Class Act. The students who run the restaurant are friendly and we have always gotten service with a smile. It's no wonder why my in-laws go so often, and now why I will happily accompany them. The Class Act indeed is a class act and earns an A+ in my book!
(5)
Daniel N.
The Class Act restaurant is truly a class act in Cedar Rapids. It has been one of my special go-to places over the years because everything is absolutely top notch. The food, drinks, service, environment and even it's purpose as Kirkwood College's student run teaching business is amazing. Hotel Kirkwood is part of the same complex and is the best hotel Cedar Rapids.
(5)
Sylvia L.
Wow. Who would have thought such a fab find near the Iowa airport?? Excellent service and meal. Had a spectacular salad with grilled salmon filet done to perfection. Started with a smoky tomato bisque. Highly recommended!!!!
(5)
Zach W.
My dad and I are at the hotel for a trade show and we stopped in here for dinner. I loved my steak and my salad. My dad found his steak dissatisfactory and mentioned it to the waiter. A few minutes later, both managers came by to apologize, removed the cost of the steak from his tab and thanked us for being honest about our food. That level of service is outstanding and is absolutely the way a restaurant should be run. Kudos to the staff for being prompt, polite and professional. A Class Act indeed. Despite the issue with one of our meals, I still highly recommend this restaurant.
(4)
Mike S.
The Class Act restaurant was the low point of my stay at the hotel. It's an astonishingly fine hotel, with top notch design, finishes and furnishing. Friendly staff and good service. Definitely on a par with other four star hotels. Based on dinner at the restaurant, I found the quality of the food severely lacking. I'm prepared to overlook student staff who are young and learning the job, but the restaurant food and presentation was devoid of passion. I watched kitchen staff prepare my dinner and it was not done with proper attention - many staff were just hanging round chatting while the food cooked itself. And the menu! Full of spelling errors and typos. If they can't even spell it, what's the chance of them cooking it properly. Sorry guys. You are going to have to do much better than this!
(2)
Beth H.
We've been there for dinner a couple of times and have enjoyed it, but we LOVE their brunch on the weekends. Everything is very original and the portions are just right. Their coffee is fantastic. Last summer they added outdoor seating. A great atmosphere in an unexpected location.
(4)
Polly B.
This is the new, higher end restaurant in the fabulous, new hotel in Cedar Rapids. Class Act is unique in that they have students shadowing the professional wait staff, so you get more love and attention for sure! The wine list is par with other similar restaurants and the presentation beats the taste in most of the dishes I have tried. The dishware and design are all trendy and classy for sure and the open concept is fun for a people-watcher like me. Bring a jacket as it's been a bit cold each time I've been. The lunch "chick pea salad" (instead of chips with any order) is THE BEST and I've tried to make it at home. For dinner, I've tried a few different items and the best was far and above the pork chop - it takes a bit of time to get it to your table, but it's worth it.
(3)
Brock L.
Good atmosphere, fair food, good service. It was a nice change to the "staple" restaurants in Cedar Rapids, but for the price the food quality and presentation need to be better. Plus, the ambiance could be improved with some temporary decorative partitions to give the tables a little more privacy. My wife and I would go again, but probably not for a while.
(3)
M. B. B.
Third time here and will not go back. First time was good, second was just ok, third time was awful. Service slow & inattentive, waitress spilled martini and dropped a fork. Four of us all had different entries and all were overcooked & dry. They discounted the bill which was still over $145. The prices here are way over priced for quality & service.
(2)
Kent M.
3 of our group had a real nice dinner here last night. I had the Cowboy Ribeye. The other 2 people had Arctic Char and Rack of Lamb. All of them were good. We also had a bottle of red wine. I did not choose it and cannot recall the specifics. Good selection of wines to choose from however. We had appetizers of a pork chop thing and a sweet potato dish. Both were good. I had Coke and coffee drinks, while the others had various alcohol drinks. Nice size portions on this entire experience. Would I come back? Maybe not. We were not blown away with any of the choices, though we did spend nearly $200. Service was just right amount of attention.
(4)
E. M.
Seriously amazing menu and drinks list!!! Rather modern shiny spot like eating on a German autobahn jazzed up modern lab. Pretty n shiny n filled with waitstaff learning the ropes!! Brunch on Saturday at 1230 n we were only guests in dining room. Hmmm not so popular place? Unsure why but posit it is the crazy vibe the students give ? We ordered cocktails: jalapeño margarita and a cucumber gimlet and it was sooooo long a wait. Couldn't get waiter to stick around to place order but there were minimum five students hustling to change tablecloths. This is a teaching restaurant. This might charm you for a few minutes till hunger sets in. Ordered the harvest vegetable soup. I loved it! Velvety yellow but was it cream of mushroom, asparagus , or cheese ??? I don't care it was delicious.!!! Tip staff should tell u what it is. Main brunch plates we had: angus burger with half salad and I had harvest salad with a six dollar grilled free range chicken breast add on. Oh my the desperation of the cook who destroyed this lovely dish by charing all the juice out and leaving a dry and tough lukewarm thin chicken tender type epic mistake.... I cried for what would have tasted awesome if not for too much cooking. Salad was ok. We felt like we had stumbled in to a set of step ford wives as it was unreal ! Charming kids honest n hardworking !! It's just uncomfortable after a bit to be surrounded by table changing setting in an empty place. Do eat here because the food is pretty good. Do enjoy the interesting menu and make allowances for the blips. Nothing was seriously wrong w any of it. Hey this could be your future chef !!
(2)
Cory C.
Let me start by saying thank god for this place! I must say I was very impressed with the food and the decor its a very relaxing atmosphere. The ingredients were fresh and there were some interesting combos for ex. there were deep fried pickles on my steak sandwich. And at the end of the meal you are always pleased with the bill thanks to not having to pay tax here!
(5)
Linda B.
We love this restaurant!!! They use locally grown when possible. We have been there for breakfast and dinner. They will do vegan for me which I really appreciate. My hubby and son are carnivores and also love the food. The waitstaff is friendly and knowledgable. We haven't had anything but great food here!!
(5)
Michael O.
What a great find in Cedar Rapids, IA! My family and I went here to celebrate Fathers Day. We had a total of 6 in the group, including a 2 year old. The Staff was great at accommodating him and did a great job of pacing the dinner. The menu was a welcome reprieve from the 'chain' restaurants in the area. It was great to see a local restaurant using local ingredients (and wines) to create a menu. Also, great to see a school taking a step up with its culinary program to give the students real life experience. We will be back again, when we go to visit the family in Iowa.
(4)
Jessie C.
I had my wedding at the hotel this fall. We arrived the day before to check in and assemble centerpieces and decided to stop in for lunch, so we could get right back to work quickly. They were very accommodating and did not rush us although we showed up in the last 30 min of their lunch service. I thought the food was great and the lunch menu was reasonably priced. I would love to go back again for a nice anniversary dinner and try their supper menu. I know these students are going to do great when they graduate. The decor was very beautiful. I felt a little under dressed from working on wedding stuff in a t-shirt and jeans, but it was a workday at 1:30, so fortunately there was only one other table there when we came in. I would definitely recommend it for a nice meal out or to entertain a client.
(4)
Victoria G.
Great lunch experience at The Class Act. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but overall you get items you can't find anywhere else. Definitely worth a try!
(4)
Edgar S.
This is the newish restaurant at the Kirkwood Hotel. My understanding si that ti is basically a training hotel/restaurant but the don't let that make you think your getting experimental food (in the bad sense) by newbies. The chefs in the kitchen are excellent. I'm not just saying that because my friends boyfriend is one of these talented chefs. My first time there I had the cowboy rib-eye medium rare with an excellent salad and crab cake app. There is no doubt this is my new favorite place in the IC/CR area. And surprisingly affordable. I want to say I walked out with a $45 bill (wine included) which for the quality and quantity was a well worth it! If you need a bit more convincing check out the opentable reviews. There is a reason they are the third most booked place in Iowa (and it has nothing to do with the pathetic number of restaurants that actually do online reservations in Iowa).
Wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Meal did take quite awhile to arrive even though it was a slow night. Steak was good, nice presentation but noticeably undercooked.
(3)
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Upscale Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Cary B.
This is the restaurant which claims superior ratings by national reviewers. Admittedly, the food we enjoyed tonight was perfect, well crafted and served fresh and hot. However, there are several errors in the service side of this establishment. First, when we (and 3 other parties) arrived at the hostess desk, a "lesser functionary" was there tucking menus into the rich leatherette folders. Shouldn't this have been done EARLIER than 7 p.m.? She neither greeted nor even acknowledged our presence. The hostess arrived back on the scene and began seating the groups. Each group was asked what their plans were for the weekend. I realize this was someone's idea of cordial small talk, but I really don't want to have that personal a conversation with a restaurant hostess. Oh, I could have said, "I'm going to irrigate my colon and rest up for my chemo therapy." Instead I mumbled "Nothing in particular." We ordered wine by the glass. We ordered Pinot Grigio and were brought Pinot Noir. ....by the adult manager, not a student. This was corrected, but it took time. However, the entertainment was interesting: the University of Iowa football team was staying at the hotel before their big game on Saturday and they lumbered by several times during our dinner. Long story short: food-great; service-average.
(3)Ed F.
Had lunch here today. There's not many restaurants in eastern Iowa on this level. Definitely a fine dining experience and the fact it's on a college campus and a learning center makes it even cooler. I was impressed with the facility, quality of food and attentive service. A great choice for entertaining clients or a special occasion.
(4)Hannah V.
Out standing! I grow produce for the Class Act, and I've always been impressed when I 'product sample'. The Potato Leek soup in the fall is heavenly, and the Bison burger is beyond pleasuring for lunch. Pricing is very appropriate! Comparable to the current Chilli's and Applebee's pricing, but has way better food and service!
(5)Bonny T.
Beautiful decor, great food, friendly servers, birth student and professional. Eggs Florentine are amazing. Tried cream of dill pickle soup last night. Never heard of it. Quite good! When in Cedar Rapids, don't miss this place.
(5)Michael M.
Bring your partner here for a special night of food at then spend the night at the modern hotel. Fantastic food and service. Students run the operation as part of their college degree.
(5)Beth S.
Very classy! I had a delicious meal here. I actually ate at the bar. The bartender was personable and knowledgeable. I was there around 5:00 so they had a "2 for 1" special on drinks. The beef was so tender and spiced to perfection. The food was so good I decided to try the dessert. I think that anything you order here will be fabulous. It was a bit confusing to find. It is located in the lobby of the hotel.
(5)Paul M.
It can be a little frustrating when they get things wrong, but I think I agree this is a great place to go and I would come back. The décor is kind of amazing for being sort of in the middle of a bunch of fields and far suburbs of Cedar Rapids. It feels like a downtown hotel. The entire staff is very young and obsequious, sometimes too much, but that's how it goes. I thought my meal of rack of lamb was really terrific. Some others were not so happy, including finding actual string used to tie up the meat. (on some sort of pork dish) The main problem is all of the service is verrrrrry slow, and the drinks service is unbelievably slow. Like it is super nuts how slow it is getting drinks. Perhaps if they could speed up the drinks we wouldn't mind the other slowness!! A group of 6 got in two drink orders and deliveries during a roughly hour and a half. That was the part that really upset some of us. They do have some interesting cocktails on the menu, but nothing worth having again. I found the bathroom, which is very far away from the dining area, and I saw some kid in the bar obviously struggling with receipt paper and mixing drinks. Well, best of luck to him!
(4)Cameron H.
What a pleasant surprise to find this 5 star, gourmet restaurant in the suburbs of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We were driving for hours and arrived at the hotel exhausted. The gentleman at the check- in recommended staying at the hotel for dinner and we enjoyed a meal at their student run Class Act. The salmon was the best I've had in years; perfection. The unusual sweet potato soup was delicious and the vanilla mousse with salted caramel was superb. The prices are so reasonable and the service was outstanding. Do not miss this special restaurant. Not only is the ambiance lovely, we were able to sit in a lovely booth without a reservation which made us so happy. The name of the restaurant says it all....a Class Act.
(5)Evan H.
The food is very high quality with great presentation. The environment is a tad stuffy, but mostly just classy. No tax is nice. Service has been a bit hit or miss. Sometimes great, sometimes a bit stuffy. Their burger is great / just wish they had fries to compliment it.
(4)Eric Y.
I liked this place. That it's run as teaching lab for students is only better. I found the service to be excellent - friendly and prompt, but not intrusive. I had Sunday brunch which is a la carte - order off the menu. My meal was comp'd because of some problems with my hotel room so I ordered more than I usually eat so I could try a few interesting items. While eggs benedict is really not that interesting, theirs is served on brioche toast. Just one word is needed regarding brioche toast - "I want more." Ok, that's 3 words, but you get the picture. The hollandaise was a bit too lemony for my taste but that's just quibbling because the perfectly cooked egg, salty ham and brioche toast made up for it. I also tried their biscuits with sausage gravy. The biscuits were sweet cream based, cut in half, then toasted, so they were especially light and airy, and delicious when sopping up the rich sausage gravy. The sausage in the gravy was bland though and I would say that a better quality sausage in that gravy would have have helped immensely but overall it was a very successful dish.
(4)Antaash U.
The Class Act is a part of The Hotel at Kirkwood Community College, which specializes in the hospitality and culinary industry. The hotel and restaurant are completely student run, which you would typically think is a bad thing. Not in this case. The students work really hard to perfect their craft and take a lot of pride in their work. The hotel itself is beautiful and I would readily suggest to anyone I know visiting the Cedar Rapids area to stay there. My in-laws enjoy Sunday breakfast here at least twice a month and I can honestly see why they keep going back. First of all, there has never been a wait. Big bonus because when we typically go out to eat, finding a table to 5 right away rarely happens. At Class Act, we are always seated right away and presented with complimentary pastries and danishes made by the students who work there. The pastries are professional grade and delicious! I have tried the pumpkin brioche french toast, the Florentine Eggs Benedict and the steel cut oatmeal. All three have been outstanding and just as good if not better than many of the breakfast establishments I frequent. Actually, the Florentine Eggs Benedict is one of my all-time favorite breakfast items I have ever eaten and it just so happens to be at Class Act. The students who run the restaurant are friendly and we have always gotten service with a smile. It's no wonder why my in-laws go so often, and now why I will happily accompany them. The Class Act indeed is a class act and earns an A+ in my book!
(5)Daniel N.
The Class Act restaurant is truly a class act in Cedar Rapids. It has been one of my special go-to places over the years because everything is absolutely top notch. The food, drinks, service, environment and even it's purpose as Kirkwood College's student run teaching business is amazing. Hotel Kirkwood is part of the same complex and is the best hotel Cedar Rapids.
(5)Sylvia L.
Wow. Who would have thought such a fab find near the Iowa airport?? Excellent service and meal. Had a spectacular salad with grilled salmon filet done to perfection. Started with a smoky tomato bisque. Highly recommended!!!!
(5)Zach W.
My dad and I are at the hotel for a trade show and we stopped in here for dinner. I loved my steak and my salad. My dad found his steak dissatisfactory and mentioned it to the waiter. A few minutes later, both managers came by to apologize, removed the cost of the steak from his tab and thanked us for being honest about our food. That level of service is outstanding and is absolutely the way a restaurant should be run. Kudos to the staff for being prompt, polite and professional. A Class Act indeed. Despite the issue with one of our meals, I still highly recommend this restaurant.
(4)Mike S.
The Class Act restaurant was the low point of my stay at the hotel. It's an astonishingly fine hotel, with top notch design, finishes and furnishing. Friendly staff and good service. Definitely on a par with other four star hotels. Based on dinner at the restaurant, I found the quality of the food severely lacking. I'm prepared to overlook student staff who are young and learning the job, but the restaurant food and presentation was devoid of passion. I watched kitchen staff prepare my dinner and it was not done with proper attention - many staff were just hanging round chatting while the food cooked itself. And the menu! Full of spelling errors and typos. If they can't even spell it, what's the chance of them cooking it properly. Sorry guys. You are going to have to do much better than this!
(2)Beth H.
We've been there for dinner a couple of times and have enjoyed it, but we LOVE their brunch on the weekends. Everything is very original and the portions are just right. Their coffee is fantastic. Last summer they added outdoor seating. A great atmosphere in an unexpected location.
(4)Polly B.
This is the new, higher end restaurant in the fabulous, new hotel in Cedar Rapids. Class Act is unique in that they have students shadowing the professional wait staff, so you get more love and attention for sure! The wine list is par with other similar restaurants and the presentation beats the taste in most of the dishes I have tried. The dishware and design are all trendy and classy for sure and the open concept is fun for a people-watcher like me. Bring a jacket as it's been a bit cold each time I've been. The lunch "chick pea salad" (instead of chips with any order) is THE BEST and I've tried to make it at home. For dinner, I've tried a few different items and the best was far and above the pork chop - it takes a bit of time to get it to your table, but it's worth it.
(3)Brock L.
Good atmosphere, fair food, good service. It was a nice change to the "staple" restaurants in Cedar Rapids, but for the price the food quality and presentation need to be better. Plus, the ambiance could be improved with some temporary decorative partitions to give the tables a little more privacy. My wife and I would go again, but probably not for a while.
(3)M. B. B.
Third time here and will not go back. First time was good, second was just ok, third time was awful. Service slow & inattentive, waitress spilled martini and dropped a fork. Four of us all had different entries and all were overcooked & dry. They discounted the bill which was still over $145. The prices here are way over priced for quality & service.
(2)Kent M.
3 of our group had a real nice dinner here last night. I had the Cowboy Ribeye. The other 2 people had Arctic Char and Rack of Lamb. All of them were good. We also had a bottle of red wine. I did not choose it and cannot recall the specifics. Good selection of wines to choose from however. We had appetizers of a pork chop thing and a sweet potato dish. Both were good. I had Coke and coffee drinks, while the others had various alcohol drinks. Nice size portions on this entire experience. Would I come back? Maybe not. We were not blown away with any of the choices, though we did spend nearly $200. Service was just right amount of attention.
(4)E. M.
Seriously amazing menu and drinks list!!! Rather modern shiny spot like eating on a German autobahn jazzed up modern lab. Pretty n shiny n filled with waitstaff learning the ropes!! Brunch on Saturday at 1230 n we were only guests in dining room. Hmmm not so popular place? Unsure why but posit it is the crazy vibe the students give ? We ordered cocktails: jalapeño margarita and a cucumber gimlet and it was sooooo long a wait. Couldn't get waiter to stick around to place order but there were minimum five students hustling to change tablecloths. This is a teaching restaurant. This might charm you for a few minutes till hunger sets in. Ordered the harvest vegetable soup. I loved it! Velvety yellow but was it cream of mushroom, asparagus , or cheese ??? I don't care it was delicious.!!! Tip staff should tell u what it is. Main brunch plates we had: angus burger with half salad and I had harvest salad with a six dollar grilled free range chicken breast add on. Oh my the desperation of the cook who destroyed this lovely dish by charing all the juice out and leaving a dry and tough lukewarm thin chicken tender type epic mistake.... I cried for what would have tasted awesome if not for too much cooking. Salad was ok. We felt like we had stumbled in to a set of step ford wives as it was unreal ! Charming kids honest n hardworking !! It's just uncomfortable after a bit to be surrounded by table changing setting in an empty place. Do eat here because the food is pretty good. Do enjoy the interesting menu and make allowances for the blips. Nothing was seriously wrong w any of it. Hey this could be your future chef !!
(2)Cory C.
Let me start by saying thank god for this place! I must say I was very impressed with the food and the decor its a very relaxing atmosphere. The ingredients were fresh and there were some interesting combos for ex. there were deep fried pickles on my steak sandwich. And at the end of the meal you are always pleased with the bill thanks to not having to pay tax here!
(5)Linda B.
We love this restaurant!!! They use locally grown when possible. We have been there for breakfast and dinner. They will do vegan for me which I really appreciate. My hubby and son are carnivores and also love the food. The waitstaff is friendly and knowledgable. We haven't had anything but great food here!!
(5)Michael O.
What a great find in Cedar Rapids, IA! My family and I went here to celebrate Fathers Day. We had a total of 6 in the group, including a 2 year old. The Staff was great at accommodating him and did a great job of pacing the dinner. The menu was a welcome reprieve from the 'chain' restaurants in the area. It was great to see a local restaurant using local ingredients (and wines) to create a menu. Also, great to see a school taking a step up with its culinary program to give the students real life experience. We will be back again, when we go to visit the family in Iowa.
(4)Jessie C.
I had my wedding at the hotel this fall. We arrived the day before to check in and assemble centerpieces and decided to stop in for lunch, so we could get right back to work quickly. They were very accommodating and did not rush us although we showed up in the last 30 min of their lunch service. I thought the food was great and the lunch menu was reasonably priced. I would love to go back again for a nice anniversary dinner and try their supper menu. I know these students are going to do great when they graduate. The decor was very beautiful. I felt a little under dressed from working on wedding stuff in a t-shirt and jeans, but it was a workday at 1:30, so fortunately there was only one other table there when we came in. I would definitely recommend it for a nice meal out or to entertain a client.
(4)Victoria G.
Great lunch experience at The Class Act. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but overall you get items you can't find anywhere else. Definitely worth a try!
(4)Edgar S.
This is the newish restaurant at the Kirkwood Hotel. My understanding si that ti is basically a training hotel/restaurant but the don't let that make you think your getting experimental food (in the bad sense) by newbies. The chefs in the kitchen are excellent. I'm not just saying that because my friends boyfriend is one of these talented chefs. My first time there I had the cowboy rib-eye medium rare with an excellent salad and crab cake app. There is no doubt this is my new favorite place in the IC/CR area. And surprisingly affordable. I want to say I walked out with a $45 bill (wine included) which for the quality and quantity was a well worth it! If you need a bit more convincing check out the opentable reviews. There is a reason they are the third most booked place in Iowa (and it has nothing to do with the pathetic number of restaurants that actually do online reservations in Iowa).
(5)Rachel S.
I am being pretty critical as this is a culinary school project - what I really liked most was the bread and the butter. Very nice flavors! The ingredients seemed fresh in the soup and the salad. The toppings on the soup added interest and texture. What I didn't like - the salad ingredients were bland and knife cuts poor. The radish had NO flavor and the vinaigrette was tart but bland, no depth or interest whatsoever, even salt & pepper would have improved it. The soup, while texturally it worked, was also poorly seasoned and could've used a purée or herb infused oil or cream dripped on top for color and a contrast or at least one last flavor note to tie everything together. I was pondering the possibilities of goat cheese or beets? I ordered mine to go so didn't have the option of adding salt - that might have brightened it up enough. The menu is interesting enough that I would try again.
(3)D S.
Wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Meal did take quite awhile to arrive even though it was a slow night. Steak was good, nice presentation but noticeably undercooked.
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