Emil's Hideaway

“The atmosphere, the food, the service, the comfortable seating, and more.”

Mark Jackson★★★★

This is out of the way of main stream traffic. Definitely need to know it is back where it is. Sure was worth giving them a try. We had big lunches so we just split an appetizer. Was so good, spicy chicken rangoons. We ordered another appetizer, Korean pork belly Burnt ends. So chewwy and buttery at the same time. Fantastic! Then we got a dessert to go for later, Monkey bread, stellar and made to order. Takes a little bit for this but very worth it. The smokey ranch was something new and pretty good as well. The only tiny thing was the maple bacon old fashioned. Neat concept, but serve them

Michael Gayle★★★★★

This place did not disappoint. The menu has so many great looking items on it. We ordered the spicy crab rangoons and they were the best we have ever had. We also ordered the pulled pork sandwich and the French dip. Both were fantastic. The spicy ranch and bbq sauces were great. Adrianne was our server and she always fantastic. We were so full and she almost sold us on dessert which sounded incredible. We will try them and more when we come back again.

Glenn Schillinger★★★★★

Emil's was pretty busy at happy hour for a Tuesday night. The gyro was delicious, meat very tender and full of flavor. Wife got the BBQ pork which had a yummy sweet sauce. Big Grove Birch the Bear was on tap that night. Good sweet potato fries! We had a nice quiet booth for the two of us. Great service in spite of the busy night. Out of the way location, worth the find. Emil's is one of those classic 1960s spots that defined that era in Cedar Rapids; it's a favorite of the elderly. I guess that includes us 😀

lori tomasek★★★★★

The service and food are top notch at Emil's Hideaway. We love going there with friends and family. The staff is very accommodating for groups, large and small. The drinks are tasty, made by great mixologists. It's our favorite spot in CR!!!