Iowa, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Waukee

November 2, 2019 Emerita Lamoureux

Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Waukee, Iowa, United States. Waukee is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 13,790 at the 2010 U.S. Census; a fast growth has been measured since as it is estimated there were 19,284 people living in Waukee in 2016. It is part of the Des Moines – West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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10. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

150 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8141 American, Steakhouse Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 515-457-2916 http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ia/west-des-moines
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4 based on 237 reviews

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Fleming's West Des Moines, IA is an ongoing celebration of exceptional steak and wine. We are located in Jordan Creek at the town center, near Clive and Waukee, off I-80 and I-35.

Reviewed By Robert B

This is a restaurant that does not take much to drop a couple of hundred dollars for supper. You get one of the BEST wine selections in the Des Moines area! Fantastic service! Fantastic food! But of course you will pay for it! Everything is all carte. If you need to impress, this is the place!

9. Table 128 Bistro & Bar

12695 University Ave Suite 140, Clive, IA 50325-8205 American Lunch, Dinner Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Takeout, Acce +1 515-327-7427 http://www.table128bistro.com
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4 based on 149 reviews

Table 128 Bistro & Bar

Reviewed By RKAmos

Dropped by with my wife after a recommendation from the hotel. What a great decision. My wife’s burger may be the best I’ve ever tasted. The pork tenderloin I had was amazing. The kettle-chips and house made dip were also great. Bailey was very helpful. Put this place on your Des Moines list.

8. Marco's Pizza

1202 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263-8831 Italian, American Lunch, Dinner +1 515-400-1007 http://www.marcos.com

Reviewed By Jon S

First time for any Marco’s Pizza, saw it while driving on University and thought we’d give it a try. Ordered delivery, which was prompt. The pizza was just “okay”. In the end I thought it was close in taste/quality to Little Caesar’s. Like I said it’s just “okay”. The cheese bread was actually very good, just wish the pizza was as good.

7. Pizza Ranch

448 SE University Avenue, Waukee, IA 50263 Pizza, American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Buffet, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery, Reservations, Seating [email protected] +1 515-978-6603 https://pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/waukee/448-se-university-avenue
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3 based on 25 reviews

Pizza Ranch

Ready for a legendary experience? Visit Pizza Ranch to find cravable pizza, the Country's Best Chicken®, crisp salad and veggies, and savory starters like Cheesy Ranch Stix! Find the best buffet in town with convenient delivery, online ordering, and cater

Reviewed By 731karis

My kids love Pizza Ranch but the one in Waukee needs a lot of work. My kids love the breadsticks but we can wait 30 min before they have any available. We typically drive 20 min to go to another Pizza Ranch.Kari,I am so sorry about this and thank you for your feedback, so we can strive to become better. We just brought a new GM into the waukee restaurant and we are looking forward to some changes in the very near future and I will pass along your feedback. Thanks for giving us another opportunity and we will strive to do better in the future.

6. Jethro’s BBQ and Jambalaya

9350 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1646 American, Bar, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +1 515-987-8686 https://jethrosdesmoines.com/jethros-jambalaya-waukee/
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4 based on 180 reviews

Jethro’s BBQ and Jambalaya

Reviewed By Mattl01

Visited this location last week for dinner. Sat at the bar where they have an excellent selection of local and other tap beers while we waited for a table to eat. The staff from the hostess, bartenders and wait staff were all friendly and attentive. This followed up with some very tasty food. Lots of selections that all looked great.

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5. John & Nick's Steak & Prime Rib, Inc.

15970 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325 American, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 515-987-1151 http://www.johnandnicks.com
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4 based on 119 reviews

John & Nick's Steak & Prime Rib, Inc.

Welcome to John & Nick's Steak & Prime Rib, Inc. We opened a restaurant on the Northeast side of Des Moines. For over 30 years, we are well known in the area for exceptional steaks and prime rib. Our hand cut steaks are aged a full 21 days for maximum tas

Reviewed By Cyndeetrek

Friends invited us out to eat at this restaurant for my friends birthday. We had never eaten there before. Our friends ordered prime rib, I husband ordered a shrimp dish, and I ordered the Steak De Burgo. I was not just thrilled with de Burgo sauce. The steak was tender, but the sauce had a fishy taste. District 36 and Ankeny‘s is much better. The salad bar was on par with that of this restaurants sister restaurant Chicago Speakeasy. This restaurant is more pricey than it’s sister restaurant.

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4. Barn Town Brewery

9500 University Ave #1110, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1888 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 515-978-6767 http://barntownbrewing.com
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4 based on 70 reviews

Barn Town Brewery

Reviewed By katyscat

There is nothing extraordinary about this property except, possibly, the slipperiness of the inside floors. They were kind of scary, actually. Our server was great, and attentive, but the food was mediocre. My omelet was dry, a burger was overcooked, etc. Probably won't return.

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3. Gastro Grub & Pub

1378 E Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263-8137 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Seating, Table Service, Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol +1 515-300-2460 http://www.gastrogrubtruck.com/
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4 based on 31 reviews

Gastro Grub & Pub

Reviewed By MGTraveling

Unfortunately, this place is going downhill. We live close by and have been here at least 10 times over the past year. There is definitely a noise issue, everything echoes and it’s very hard to hear or talk in there. Also, the seating area is strange where it’s either extremely tall high tops or very low to the ground seating. The dining room is separated by a wall with more odd seating on the other side by the bathrooms. We continued to go due to the service and food. However, the last 3 times we have been here, both have been horrible.And our most recent visit, we had to wait forever to be at knowledged at the table. We were seated right away, but after that we waited a very long time for waters, menus, ordering. It was not that busy and we waited almost 15 minutes for a drink. The food came and the chicken was way overcooked & my husband’s chicken sandwich was also overcooked. We eventually had to go up to the bar and ask for our check. We had been sitting an awful long time with no one clearing our plates, checking on our meal or asking if we wanted anything else. It was annoying because there were three or four employees constantly chatting by the bar. There was a high school age girl in the kitchen with really long hair that was not in a net. To make matters worse, she kept touching her hat with her gloves & then touching food.

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2. Rube's Steakhouse & Lounge

3309 Ute Ave, Waukee, IA 50263-8081 American, Steakhouse Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Parking Available, Table Service +1 515-987-8237 http://www.rubessteaks.com/Steakhouse_s/1822.htm
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4 based on 86 reviews

Rube's Steakhouse & Lounge

Reviewed By TammyC28

Visited Rube's for the first time tonight. What a fun and interactive establishment. Grab a drink at the bar, pick your choice of protein frim the beautiful counter, cop a squat at one of the many tables, throw your protein on the grill, and chat it up with friends around the aromas of grill and drinks. We will be back with more friends! Thank you for a great experience.

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1. Kue'd Smokehouse

425 E. Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263 American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating +1 515-987-4972 http://kuedsmokehouse.com
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4 based on 63 reviews

Kue'd Smokehouse

Reviewed By carrollkr

I love their Tuesday special. baked potatoe w shredded pork. it's a meal in itself. I usually get carry out. but service has always been good. just wish I could get that tater anyday. had the nachos for last dine in. the half order was huge! their pickles are bomb....spicy, but bomb. I've had them cater for work and was perfect.

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