White Star Ale House

Hidden just inside the first floor of Cedar Rapids’ historic Witwer Building is the White Star Ale House. Don’t let the elegance of the White Star’s lobby fool you, the atmosphere is completely casual and the prices are moderate. Once inside you’ll discover one of the more unique restaurants in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor. Whether you take a seat in the dining room, in the tap room, or right at the bar, you’ll be treated to a menu that consists of creative interpretations of classic American dishes. Try one of the 36 American beers on tap (many of them local), or perhaps one of the scores of bottled beers. A selection of American wines await you, as well. Or if all other options fail to tantalize, don’t miss White Star’s selection of classic and modern cocktails; many of which were invented in-house by their talented staff of mixologists.

Dinner options range from burgers, wraps, and sandwiches, to down-home comfort food like chicken, salmon, meatloaf, pot roast, pork chops, prime rib, and pork shanks, just to name a few. Of course you’ll get to choose a homemade side dish with each item, French fries, sweet potato fries, smashed potatoes, our famous cheesey potatoes, a veggie medley, or Chef Antonio’s veggie of the day are some options. We also offer vegetarian options, and a host of gluten-free choices, too. Naturally we’ve got dessert covered with some pretty amazing cheesecakes, brownies, cookies, and ice cream. We’d recommend enjoying a glass of Port Wine from the nearby Cedar Ridge Winery with your dessert.

If you're hosting a large group dinner (rehearsal dinners, business meetings, showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties) inquire about the private "Museum Room" which seats up to 50 dinner guests comfortably. Smaller private dining areas are soon to be constructed in the lobby, as well.

White Star Ale House is open seven days a week at 3:30pm, and hosts a twice daily happy hour full of half-price drink specials from 3:30pm ‘til 6:00pm and again from 10:00pm until midnight.


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