Starlite Room

I like the Zoltar machine… but it is probably the only reason that we would come back. Before today, the last time I was here was about five years ago and I remember the food being decent and well-priced. That memory did not align with the experience we had today. We came for lunchtime and ordered the onion rings, tenderloin, and Rachel without cheese. The onion rings came out first and we were a surprised by how few you got for $9. They were thick and the breading was similar to that of a corn dog, kind of sweet. Everyone has different preferences for their onion rings though, and I wouldn’t rate poorly just because of that. We asked for popcorn that never came, the tenderloin was below average for Iowa standards and the Rachel we got came with cheese despite our request. Our server did

Didn't get pictures of the food. It was good, pretty average. The mugs are frosty and the popcorn is fresh popped and free.

We had a nice lunch with a group of 6 people. Not busy at all on a Wednesday afternoon. Our server was very attentive, answered our questions, and checked on us frequently. She accurately took our order. Portions were accurate and the food was good.

My family and I have gone here many times throughout the years. I usually order the 1/4 pound cheeseburger with fries or the breaded shrimp, both of which have great flavor. I would love to try more of their menu, which includes many options to choose from. They have the best corn nuggets! We will be back soon.

My recent visit to Cedar Rapids took me to the Starlite Room for lunch - my husband grew up in Cedar Rapids and has fond memories of the food. I ordered the pork tenderloin after hearing so much about the famous traditional Iowa version that usually doesn’t hit the mark in Wisconsin and was not disappointed. It’s freshly cut meat, hand breaded and it was really good. I didn’t expect to like it so much and was also surprised it was served on a paper wrapper instead of a plate but that only added to the uniqueness, charm, and casual atmosphere of the place. We also ordered the breaded mushrooms served with a side of ranch dressing to share which was a stellar choice. The service was top notch, the bathrooms were really clean and it also had several flatscreens around the place with sp