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- LLarryVIPIowa •24 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFlawless from front to back, this place could be in any big city and fit right in!More info801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines•4.9
- RrickKansas City / Kansas •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 19, 2025Excellent food and service. Tipped 40% service was so good!More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive•4.7
- BBarbaraIowa •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 17, 2025Great period whiskey/music bar atmosphere, delicious drinks, great music and good limited menu for food if you wish. Perfect date night experience.More infoNoirPrice: Moderate• Lounge• Ames•4.7
- LLorenMinneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 16, 2025A very good experience. Our waiter (Ian) was a pleasure, he understand customer satisfaction and does so with a very nice smile. Food was solid and prepared very well (sometimes the Coconut Shrimp gets overcooked, but not tonight), delightful.More infoRed Lobster - AmesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ames•4.5
- JJuliaIowa •1 review5.0Dined on May 6, 2025Great staff! Great food and drinks as well! Highly recommendMore infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
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Ames, located in central Story County, Iowa, is home to many well-known chain restaurants, and there is also at least one café in every neighborhood for fresh pastries and specialty coffee drinks. Because Ames also houses Iowa State University, quick-serve options and fast-food places are the norm. However, don’t let that fool you into thinking that healthy eating and fine dining are unavailable here. You will find many locally owned restaurants that serve homemade foods made from Iowa-grown fruits and vegetables, upscale urban eateries with traditional Italian dishes and restaurants ready with good old-fashioned American food. No matter what your taste, you’re likely to find it this beloved small town.
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