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Noir, Ames, IA

Noir

4.6
4.6
79 Reviews
$30 and under
Lounge
Noir is a prohibition-themed bar dedicated to bringing the class of the roaring 20s back to the present day. At Noir, guests enjoy signature cocktails, friendly staff, and live music from local musicians.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Lounge

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (515) 306-8715

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Farm To Table

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 15, 2023 only
    Noir farm to table dinner 2 Course

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. DeonnaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great flatbread pizzas and desserts! The space is beautiful! I plan to return!
  2. DateNight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great evening with great service and entertainment. Will definitely be back!!
  3. LudmilaR

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places in Ames IA to spend an evening.
  4. Hunny

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The show was excellent. The service was great as well. We will be back in the future
  5. SteveP

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love their flatbread pizzas, just wish there was a little more variety on the menu. The service is above reproach, and they're quite friendly. All in all, good food, good service, and good music!
  6. Amesfans

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We invited people who knew a lot about bourbons and Matt the manager blew them away with his easy conversation and expertise.
  7. LisaK

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time visiting and we enjoyed our time. The food, drinks and atmosphere was perfect. We really enjoyed the music performed by Toni Williams. I’ve been recommending your place to everyone I know. Thank you for a fun night!! Terry & Lisa
  8. AnnikaB

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Noir is great if you are searching for that relaxed 1920’s speakeasy feel that is high class. Excellent ambiance and atmosphere that feels like you’re in a ballroom. The service is wonderful, but beware they are specifically a whiskey and gin forward establishment. Great place to meet up with friends for a nice night out or for a date!
  9. Kimmers

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Timeless little gem in the heart of Ames. Always a wonderful place for delightful drinks, nightlife, and friendly/fun service.
  10. HawkMom

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening, listening to Indigo Monks jazz. The flatbread pizza was crisp yet gooey. The charcuterie went perfectly with my martini. The chocolate cake was awesome. All together, the atmosphere was intoxicating.
  11. ChrisE

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice atmosphere with a good bourbon selection, good live music
  12. Alison

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love the high end selection of bourbons, the ambience and music.
  13. ScottL

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and fantastic service. Staff was extremely welcoming and food was second to none. If you have the chance you must check it out.
  14. KentB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wish they had prices on the different bourbons the bill was a bit of a surprise.
  15. AshleyW

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went to watch the live band that night. It was loud, but great music. Server was cheerful despite being very busy
  16. DallasH

    Des Moines

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Snack tray was average. We realize staff is hard to find, but each waitstaff had too many tables to service. We were not offered a booth although there were some available. Nothing in the reservation gave me an option to reserve a booth. The music was good. The beverages were distinctive. We want to come back for a jazz artist.
  17. MicheleM

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Noir is always a fun time. Great service, great atmosphere, great music and great people. Our group had an enjoyable time. Its one of our favorite spots in Ames.
  18. Amesfans

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The manager made two new guests feel very welcome and almost assured that they will be back with friends in the near future.
  19. DianeS

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a great time listening to jazz. The drinks were great although a little pricey. The service was good.
  20. JohnE

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Cool spot. Music and food were excellent! Good addition to the Ames night life scene.
  21. JeffreyH

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Though I didn't eat this time, I did blast out a few brain cells on their fantastic drinks. Their little pizzas are very good. The place needs jazz, every weekend. I enjoyed the music well enough but Ames desperately needs a dedicated live jazz joint. We'll, I do anyway. The service good and the staff in general are competent, friendly professional and dare I say attractive. Whomever is doing the hiring knows what they are doing.
  22. Ruthie

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to Noir was a fun experience. More people need to know about this great venue with live music. Very few places have live music plus unique drinks and food. Service was enthusiastic and very accomodating. Everything was excellent. We will be back.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent professional service
  24. Sandy

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The flatbreads were very tasty. The drinks (both signature cocktails and bourbon samplers) were excellent. The staff was very attentive and knowledgable about helping decide which ones to try. Very comfortable and classy atmosphere.
  25. LarryS

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I made the reservation for my wife and her friends. They had a very nice table and enjoyed my band, as did the other patrons. My wife didn't care for her drink, but that's not your fault. She was trying to get something similar to a margarita. Oh well, other than that, it was great.
  26. SusieR

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and quality food. Drinks are their signature niche. Love and will continue to frequent this bar.
  27. SusanB

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at this little hidden gem in downtown Ames. We heard they had a jazz band and the sound was great! We had a wonderful waitress who explained several of the special drinks and the different blends of the bourbons. Had one of the appetizers which was delicious. This is a great little hidden place to get away from all the hype of sports bars and enjoy a quiet evening with top rate entertainment. Check out their website for future entertainment…we’ll be back to enjoy the drinks and ambience!
  28. LarryS

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It's a great place. We went to see our friends perform. I was a bit surprised by our bar bill. Perhaps inflation, or something. But our waitress was great.
  29. DSMeater

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Noir has been open for a year and still can’t seem to get things right. I’ve been to Noir three times since they opened about a year ago and they still struggle with the same issues. The acoustics are a bit wonky - you can never hear the person singing. The drinks are WAY too sweet. I ordered an old fashioned and it tasted like I was drinking simple syrup. The food is great but over priced for what you get. The service is always slow and the servers always forget something no matter how busy or slow they are. I thought they’d get better since my last visit in late July of 2021, but all that has changed is a new cover charge and some new food items.
  30. MaryJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time at Noir. I loved everything about it. Great food. Great atmosphere.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. Great service, great food, and great drinks. Also the music was great. We had a wonderful evening!
  32. MichelleD

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, food, drinks and musician were phenomenal! We will definitely be back
  33. Doug

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent drink choices and extremely knowledgeable staff. Terrific in every way!
  34. Erik

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks and a very laid back atmosphere. Excited to return and try more!
  35. JennaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such a great way to spend time with friends! The music was great quality! We had a great time in a chill and relaxing atmosphere.
  36. Amesfans

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really appreciated the knowledge of the bar manager...helped us make our friends' first-time visit enjoyable. The Coffeeshop Romance duo were top notch.
  37. JackR

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant atmosphere with good music and well crafted drinks.
  38. HannahC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall1food4service4ambience3
    You have a friendly attentive staff, which is hard to find now a days. However we will not be returning so many things wrong with our last experience and I even sent a private message with no apology back. Just a few of the things that happened from our last visit alone. Change of band, we get it things happen but you still need to notify people who made reservations that there is a change of performs. We still got charged a cover fee even though we were there waiting and waiting for the “actual singer” Right speaker was not on Christmas decor is still up (it’s tacky) The open table menu prices/ menu do not patch the in person one.
  39. MyronM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the ambience and live music! Definitely great date night place.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    The flatbread and drinks were absolutely delicious. The service was wonderful and the place is beautiful. Unfortunately to pay $30/person with a group of 6 for a music performance and being seated in the one table in the place that only a third of our group could see, was incredibly disappointing. Sadly we drove 45 minutes for this and while we frequent Ames for other reasons and loved everything else about the place, we won’t likely return because of this.

FAQs

Noir is rated 4.6 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Noir

405 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Ames

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Lounge

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wine

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