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Iowa, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ames
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Ames, Iowa, United States. Ames is a city located in the central part of Story County, Iowa, United States. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines, and had a 2016 population of 66,191. The U.S. Census Bureau designates the Ames metropolitan statistical area as encompassing all of Story County; combined with the Boone, Iowa micropolitan statistical area (Boone County, Iowa), the pair make up the larger Ames-Boone combined statistical area. While Ames is the largest city in Story County, the county seat is in the nearby city of Nevada 8 miles (13 km) east of Ames.
Things to do in Ames
10. West Towne Pub
Overall Ratings
3 based on 79 reviews
Conveniently located on Ames' west side, West Towne Pub is just a block off of Highway 30 at the intersection of South Dakota and Mortensen. Specializing in Good Food, Good Times and Cold Beer, West Towne Pub offers a bar and grill experience you won't wa
Reviewed By MissyBunch
Met up here with a bunch of friends to watch the Cyclones football game. Food was pretty decent but the fries were delicious and the wings were outstanding! Pretty standard restaurant/bar atmosphere â and we all had a really good time.
9. Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
Reviewed By init4keeps
We came here on Sunday morning and tried the breakfast buffet. It was ok. It has the basics. See pics. Some breakfast potatoes(they had some seasoning I didnât care for), scrambled eggs, thick cut(but flavorless) bacon(cooked perfectly), sausage patties, an omelet bar(very good) limited pastries, cold cereal, oatmeal, make your own waffles like at hotel breakfasts, and various fruits, juices and coffee, for $12.50 for adults. We probably will go back someday. We also had a caramel pecan French toast in the group and that was good as well. Family friendly. Friendly staff. Clean. Lot parking. MarcyâsDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. Most notable about this place is the east full length window that has a beautiful natural view!
8. WALLABY's BAR & GRILL
Overall Ratings
3 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By josmom5198
Today we went with 8 people total and sat at a high top in the bar. Rachel was our server and she did a great job. Wonderful bloody Maryâs.! My only suggestion is a shorter wider glass. Everyone loved their food. Perfect size portions. My Salmon BLTA was probably the best wrap I have ever had. We were in visiting for a soccer tournament and were very pleased with food and service!
7. Jethro's BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By init4keeps
Usually, I love Jethroâs. The staff was wonderful. Good prices. Clean. Family friendly. Lot parking. The problem with my last dining experience was that the ribs werenât quite up to my expectation. Iâm used to fall-off-the-rib ones. And these werenât, nor did they have the taste that most of their meats excel at. And thatâs ok. Itâs just my opinion and preferences on this one thing. You might be the type who likes to chew the meat off the bone. Not me. Once I got used to FallOffTheBone ribs, I donât want to go back. CyHawkApproved. MarcyâsDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids.
6. Boulder Tap House - Ames
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Julie S
I went there several times in December to celebrate my birthday and for Christmas eve with friends. Both times I had fantastic mixed drinks. I enjoyed my burger very much. Definitely worth a stop.
5. Old Chicago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By maite b
My husband organize me a welcome party with friends, the service was very good. The place wasn't smelling clean. We went there many time and never had that problem before. We love their boneless wings, but every time we go are different, last two times weren't good. They should have more variety of cocktails. Their food menu is very good.Thanks for leaving your honest feedback. We'll pass it along so we can continue to improve. We hope you'll come back and see us again soon!
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4. Brick City Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Richard T
This place has the best burgers and hot dogs. My favorite burger is the Ghost Pepper Cheeseburger.If you like spicy then you will love this burger. The Chicago Dog is awesome too. My wife always substitutes her burger with "The Impossible Burger patty" which is very tasty for not actually being meat.
Ames Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ames
3. Cafe Beaudelaire
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By williamrE6870OT
My wife, daughter and I had dinner here. After a busy Saturday we were hungry and ready for a dinner. At 5:15 pm, we were still able to get a great seat. The beer selection was plentiful but not over whelming. The beers were priced fairly. We all selected one of the great burgers. All came with some of their great and tasty in-restaurant fries. We enjoyed the home made bun. Each hamburger was unique and very flavorful. After eating the meal and having a beer, we had no room for dessert. The wait staff was very attentive to our every needs. We sat in rear of the restaurant and had a great view of the room. Nice place within walking distance of the Iowa state campus in Ames.
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2. The Mucky Duck Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By lnfette
We stopped in on our way thru, it was amazing, loved the atmosphere. The food was excellent and not over priced. The beer was great, lots of variety. Its cozy and fun. If sitting by the door and can be bit chilly if its cold out. other than that, i'll definitely need to stop in again. Its worth the visit.
1. Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
For the Irish, a Pub is far more than a bar⦠a Pub is a community gathering place â an overgrown âfamily roomâ where members of the neighborhood meet to share the latest news, laugh, and ofttimes solve the worldâs problems. At an Irish Pub, the idea of be
Reviewed By dharmakat
excellent craft draft beer selection; beer menu by type; service ambiance; even vegetarian burgers and delish salads w/ feta, candied walnuts, strawberries. Attentive, competent waitress; great valueThank you for the 5-star review! We've sent you a more detailed response privately.
