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- JJohnIowa •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOverall, a great dining experience. Food was excellent with great service.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive•4.8
- EErinIowa •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI have been to the new location a handful of times and it’s an amazing experience. The cocktails are spectacular and the food is delicious. The only downfall I have is how difficult it is to get into now. For two people on a weekday, you need a reservation. If you don’t have a reservation, they make you feel less than desirable. If you do have a reservation, they tell you that you need to be out by a certain time. The old location was comfortable, welcoming and reliable. I won’t stop coming because the drinks and food are fabulous, however I hope that they get their occupancy under control.More infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
- DDebbieIowa •17 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOrdered the squash salad with grilled chicken. Very fresh lettuce. Excellent flavor and service was fast. Definitely will go back to try several other items on the menu.More infoFreskoPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Des Moines•4.7
- DDadandgirlsWisconsin •8 reviews4.0Dined on Mar 2, 2025Modest food menu but flatbread was good. This is a signature cocktail club almost exclusively. They seemed to struggle with the idea of three of our group sharing a wine bottle.More infoNoirPrice: Moderate• Lounge• Ames•4.7
- CCarolIowa •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 26, 2024We were pleased to have our Red Lobster in Ames, Iowa open on Christmas Day as many dining venues were not. We made a reservation and were seated upon our arrival. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and polite. Our waitress told us her family of eight was sitting at the table across from us. Thank you for being our family on Christmas Day!More infoRed Lobster - AmesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ames•4.4
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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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