CR Midnight Smoker BBQ

Cedar Rapids, IA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Cedar Rapids
#13
of 383 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
CR Midnight Smoker BBQ, 301 F Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Phone
(319) 200-0060
Website
crmidnightsmokerbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

CR Midnight Smoker BBQ is a restaurant located in Cedar Rapids, IA. It is one of 383 restaurants listed in Cedar Rapids. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Cedar Rapids city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #13 of 383 restaurants in Cedar Rapids. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About CR Midnight Smoker BBQ

CR Midnight Smoker BBQ is your go-to barbecue restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offering exceptional BBQ catering, takeout, and a renowned food truck experience. Located at 301 F Ave NE, our eatery stands out among restaurants near you with the best... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jessica Buchtel · Jan 2026

My husband and I stopped here for lunch on our way home. The food, especially the brisket was soooo good. We have tons of leftovers and the people there were so nice - Thanked us for coming in. I think my favorite by far are the brisket egg rolls! By the way I had the BBQ pulled pork Mac bowl. My husband had the pick 2 meats. We both got an order of 2 egg rolls.

★★★★★ 5.0 Elizabeth Fare · Jan 2026

By far the best bbq we have ever had!! The atmosphere was great and customer service was top tier! The owner himself out talking to us and was so freindly! All the staff were so friendly and treated us like family! You know its good when you go to walk in and the people walking out tell you that you're about to have the best bbq ever! We left feeling full and very happy.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sean LaMonte · Sep 2025

The BBQ pork sandwich is really good and the beef brisket sandwich was good but maybe a little more fatty than I like. BBQ beans good, the potato salad was different. I like selection of BBQ sauces. I'd go back. 2 sandwiches, 2 sides and 2 tap waters was $28 Love the atmosphere. Very clean and nice vibe.

★★★★★ 5.0 B. Y. · Oct 2025

Stopped here for lunch on Saturday while traveling. So glad we found this restaurant. The parking situation had us wondering if we made the right choice. But seeing and smelling the smokers as we walked in was a very good sign. The food we ordered was all very good especially the brisket and the beef sausage. All the sides we tried were good. They have a good selection of local beers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was great talking with the owner. If I could I would give this place 10 stars. If you are in Cedar Rapids i highly recommend that you visit this restaurant.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rebecca Davis · Oct 2025

Brisket was amazing. Tender with just the right amount of seasoning. They run out because everything is served that fresh, so arriving early is a plus. Potato bowls were fantastic- tasty, savory, and very filling. Macaroni was smokey and delicious. Staff and customer service were top notch. Beers on tap and live music and small outdoor venue for events. The indoor seating area wasn’t large but had a fun vibe - decked out for Halloween this time of year. It’s the kind of local place we love to support - we will definitely be back.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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