The Class Act - Cedar Rapids

Have made numerous efforts to eat here but the schedules never worked out until this trip.

This was probably our 4th visit over 3-4 years. On our first visit we would have rated all categories (previous page) 4-5 stars. However, on each subsequent visit our dining experience declined. The last straw was Sunday 07, 2019. We were a foursome and everyone was hugely disappointed. I do want to point out, however, that our service was good. I was presented with a meal I did not order that a chef dreamed up when I requested a small breast of chicken grilled served with a garlic aioli. One party ordered the hamburger well done. It arrived medium to medium rare and was sent back. Rather than replace the hamburger the meat was removed from the blood-soaked bun further cooked and bun and meat returned to the table. Two of us had the red lentil soup which was absent lentils. The body was a clear broth with a few (3-5) unsavory bits of a meat like substance. My wife had the forest omelet which was a disappointment too. Texture, taste presentation were so so. A fruit cup (bare minimum) should have accompanied the omelet. The fourth party had the Reuben which he gladly gave half away at the end. To sum up, my wife (Linda McCarter) and I were deeply embarrassed to have taken our friends (Robert Jones and son) from Eugene, OR Oregon to The Class Act. It bears repeating the fare was far from a class act. We will not be returning. You may wish to reimburse Robert Jones for the food as he paid over our strenuous objection. Brian F. Tack Ph.D. UI, Iowa City Linda L. McCarter, Ph.D UI, Iowa City

The Class Act is always a good choice — food is well-prepared, service excellent due to earnestness of students studying food/hotel management. Because this is a hotel, the restaurant has open hours not always available at other area restaurants. Our entrees were excellent, especially the salmon. Our only complaint was that the butter accompanying the bread was exceptionally salty.

The salmon was insanely good. Crispy skin and like butter inside. The fingerling potatoes were also perfectly cooked and seasoned. Cauliflower appetizer was a little weird though.

What a gem we have in Cedar Rapids! To have access to top shelf foodie choices at less expensive prices and with no compromise in quality is awesome. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Our server was personable yet principled in his service role. And kudos to the chef, our steaks were flavorful, succulent, lightly kissed by char, wrapped in love. Such a blessing to give culinary students an amazingly designed environment to put their skills to the test. This place is truly, A Class Act! Thank you!