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- BBarbaraIowa •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat period whiskey/music bar atmosphere, delicious drinks, great music and good limited menu for food if you wish. Perfect date night experience.More infoNoirPrice: Moderate• Lounge• Ames•4.7
- LLorenMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoA very good experience. Our waiter (Ian) was a pleasure, he understand customer satisfaction and does so with a very nice smile. Food was solid and prepared very well (sometimes the Coconut Shrimp gets overcooked, but not tonight), delightful.More infoRed Lobster - AmesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ames•4.5
- MMegHawaii •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFabulous! Loved the oysters Rockefeller! Our steaks & sides were equally fantastic. A very enjoyable dinner.More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.9
- DDanaVIPIowa •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoLove Cooper’s Hawk and always enjoy sitting outside under the covered patio. Today was especially noisy due to a very expressive and vocal bird, also enjoying the beautiful weather and patio seating (and clearly desperate to find a mate). Of course, CH was by no means at fault for this act of nature. Lunch was delightful and we recommend the house salad with blackened salmon (not on the menu, just ask!).More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive•4.7
- JJuliaIowa •1 review5.0Dined on May 6, 2025Great staff! Great food and drinks as well! Highly recommendMore infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
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Iowa State University gives Ames, Iowa a youthful vibe with many restaurants catering to college students with affordable eats. With a wide array of international choices, you can feel as if you've traveled around the world without leaving the city. You can find British bangers and mash, New Orleans-style prime rib sandwiches, Brazilian-inspired yucca fries, contemporary Texas-style burritos and traditional Italian pizzas. Many cafes serve American favorites like root beer floats and hamburgers. Creative twists on New American cuisine provide you with beef and bacon burgers and a fried egg burger with ham, corn and peas. Many restaurants in the community take advantage of the city’s location to offer diners locally grown fresh ingredients, so many menus vary as the seasons change.
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