Dining around CSPS

Here are seven restaurants within a five-minute drive of CSPS, followed by three that are slightly further out. (Little Bohemia, a favorite among Legion Arts staff and board, is the only one within easy walking distance.) In assembling the list, we've focused on places that are open for dinner. If in doubt (or a hurry) call the restaurant to confirm hours. With suggestions or corrections, contact info@legionarts.org. Generally speaking, the more expensive the menu, the more time you should expect to spend getting fed.

Little Bohemia
1317 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids
(319) 364-9396
Mon-Sat until 9
Sandwiches, light dinners and Czech-influenced bar food in a  neighborhood tavern once frequented by Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, kids okay, $

Zindrick's Czech Restaurant
86 16th Ave SW, Czech Village, Cedar Rapids
(319) 365-5257
Weekdays until 8, Sat until 9, Sun lunch only
Substantial Czech dinners (dumplings, goulash, roast pork) in a cozy, antique-filled atmosphere, family-friendly, $$

Gringo's Mexican Restaurant
207 First Ave SE, downtown Cedar Rapids
(319) 363-1000
Weekdays until 10, Fri-Sat until 11, Sun until 9
Hearty Mexican-American fare, bar, $$

CR Chop House
200 First Ave NE, downtown Cedar Rapids
(319) 362-2260
Daily until 11
Expense account fare: steaks, chops, chicken, pasta, bar, $$$

Konstantinos Restaurant
401 First St SE, downtown Cedar Rapids
(319) 364-2008
Open 11 am to 10 pm, to 11 on Fri and Sat
American and Mediterranean favorites, with a Greek inflection
Stylish, informal, bar, $$$

Blue Strawberry Coffee Company
118 Second Street SE
(319) 247-2583
Open daily 7 am to 9 pm, Sunday 8 to 5
Upscale coffee house offering gourmet coffees, pastries, desserts, sandwiches and salads, $$

Phong Lan
216 Eighth St SE, between downtown Cedar Rapids and Coe College
(319) 365-5784
Mon-Sat until 9, Sun until 7
Newly-opened Vietnamese restaurant, minimalist design, great food, quite popular, $$

These are further from CSPS, but worth the trip.

Taj Mahal
3939 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
(319) 393-4500
Sun-Thurs until 9:30, Fri-Sat until 10
Inexpensive Indian menu, popular lunch & dinner buffets, $-$$

Al & Irene's BBQ House
2020 North Towne Lane NE, Cedar Rapids
(319) 393-6242
Sun-Thurs until 9, Fri & Sat until 10, closed Mon
Popular, funky, solid barbeque and sides with a surprising number of vegetarian options (thanks for the info, Sabrina!), $-$$

Thai Moon
4362 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
(319) 390-7747
Tues-Thurs until 9:30, Fri-Sat until 10, Sun until 8:30, closed Mon
Excellent menu, tranquil atmosphere, $$

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