Noir

Name: Noir
Address: 405 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA, United States, 50010
Telephone: (515) 306-8715
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

90 Reviews

$30 and under

Lounge

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Lounge
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(515) 306-8715
Website
https://noirames.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
405 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Neighborhood
Ames
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Wine

Caprese
house made pesto sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, topped with balsamic glaze and basil garnish
Roasted Red Pepper
sun dried tomato sauce, fire roasted peppers, banana peppers, sprinkled with crushed red peppers and shredded cheese, topped with balsamic glaze and basil
Bacon Cheese
cheese sauce, bacon and crushed red pepper, combined with banana peppers and topped with melted cheese and drizzled with sour cream sauce
Italian Sausage
italian red sauce, melted cheese, topped with italian sausage, black olives and banana peppers, drizzled balsamic glaze and basil
Vegetarian
italian cheese sauce, red peppers and tomatoes, melted cheese, black olives and banana peppers, topped with balsamic glaze and basil leaf garnish

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

90 Reviews

HN
HeatherN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful ambiance and the performers were so talented. Mixologist made beautifully crafted cocktails and staff was kind
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DougG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent venue! The cocktails were phenomenal! Perfect mix. No watered down bottom shelf swill, all top shelf drinks! Try the smoked drinks, unique and tasty. Flat bread pizza....perfect. Service was great, music good. No parking hassles... just about perfect all around. Arrive early, get a reservation. Joint filled up quick after 8:00pm.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience4
Great food and drinks (though drinks are overly expensive). Waitress was not attentive. Band was to start at 730 and we planned to stay for an hour of music. They started at 815. MUCH MUCH too loud for the space - completely drowned out the singer. Too bad because they had a great sound but the volume drove us out. Apparently the staff knew the performance would start late but didn’t mention it until asked. Reduce volume by half and we will be back :)
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Beentoo
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great evening at Noir. Great atmosphere, great music and great drinks!
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Beentoo
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very expensive. We enjoyed it but are not able to frequent it often. My drink was delicious but too costly. 😫
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MissyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fun place to hear live music. We will be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a beautiful relaxing atmosphere and I just live the live music
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EvyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a fabulous place! The music was so hot. The Farm to Table dinner was a real treat.
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JoanS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food excellent! Music was great! but way too loud for the space. Wonderful meal, but couldn't visit because of the volume of the music.
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JenD
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this farm to table dinner event. Food was fantastic and cocktails were perfect. The Twilight cocktail and Blackberry Bourbon smash are my favorites.
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DeanneS
Des Moines
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
They have several flatbreads. My favorite was caprese. Live band was good. Drinks are a bit spendy. Nice Place overall/
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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!
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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!!
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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
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AnnikaB
Minneapolis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent professional service
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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FAQs

Noir is rated 4.8 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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

Website
https://noirames.com/
Phone number
(515) 306-8715

Noir

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Shareable Flatbreads

Caprese

Roasted Red Pepper

Bacon Cheese

Italian Sausage

Vegetarian

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Noir restaurant rated?

Is Noir currently accepting reservations?

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