Restaurants near Boones Forks Wildlife Management Area

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1. Noir

4.7

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lounge • Ames

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. Red Lobster - Ames

4.4

Awesome(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Ames

Booked 1 time today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA

4.8

Exceptional(1270)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Clive

Booked 51 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(920)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 27 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in West Des Moines, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and 2024 Wine Spectator's award recipient, a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

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5. AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.4

Awesome(1128)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Des Moines

Booked 11 times today

AJ’s Steakhouse proudly serves renowned Iowa steaks and chops, seafood and poultry in a classy, yet comfortably casual, atmosphere. Located inside Iowa's premier gaming and entertainment venue, AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows invites you to enjoy some of the best American cuisine you'll find anywhere in central Iowa. We promise that our outstanding menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied. Join us soon for an unforgettable dining experience you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our full menu online. Then stop in and indulge yourself with all that our award-winning chefs can prepare for you.Book your next big event at the AJ’s Steakhouse Party Room. A comfortable room, elegant table setting, customized menu with world-class wines, and dedicated staff providing gracious service.

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6. Destination Grille

4.8

Exceptional(397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other! Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm. Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels! We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

7. Oceanside Grill

new

3.2

Good(4)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Ankeny

At Oceanside Grill, we are committed to providing our patrons with the freshest seafood and steak around. We have excellent cocktails and menu items for all budgets.

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8. Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(239)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Urbandale

Booked 8 times today

Lively & flavorful tapas along with vibrant cocktails offer a unique shared experience that challenges the traditional. At Aura, it's good vibes only! Our invigorating environment is the perfect place to gather friends & family.

9. 30hop Ankeny

4.6

Exceptional(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ankeny

Booked 2 times today

At 30hop there is an unmistakable energy the moment you walk through our doors. We revel in being unique yet approachable providing constantly rotating craft beers, crave-able menu items, and an atmosphere that’s all about celebrating the good times!Visit us in Ankeny, Coralville, or Cedar Rapids. Locations in Omaha and Kansas City coming soon!

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10. Louie's Wine Dive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(857)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Des Moines

Booked 11 times today

Louie’s Wine Dive serves lunch, happy hour and dinner daily and brunch on weekends. Award-winning food is created from local ingredients under the eye of formally trained chefs. Louie’s wine list and featured wineboard offer hard to find, quality focused selections. Louie’s offers a craft cocktail and local beer menu. Louie’s Wine Dive features a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. It's the place for food and wine lovers to be social!

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karey
Iowa •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome filet! Nick, our waiter, was very attentive and personable. Highly recommend both!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• West Des Moines
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4.6
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AdrianW
Iowa •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Food is always delicious!! Our server Jordan was amazing !!! Love the service and friendliness of all the staff
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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4.8
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William
Iowa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Steak was perfect. Salmon was perfect. Wait staff was excellent.
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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows CasinoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Des Moines
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4.4
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Dadandgirls
Wisconsin •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Modest 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.
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NoirPrice: Moderate• Lounge• Ames
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4.7
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Carol
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
We 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!
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Red Lobster - AmesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ames
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4.4

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