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- TTedIowa •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWaiter knew menu well and made great recommendationsMore infoThe Stuffed Olive - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• American• Des Moines•4.7
- KkareyIowa •15 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAwesome filet! Nick, our waiter, was very attentive and personable. Highly recommend both!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• West Des Moines•4.6
- AWAdrianWIowa •8 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 4, 2025Food is always delicious!! Our server Jordan was amazing !!! Love the service and friendliness of all the staffMore infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive•4.8
- DDadandgirlsWisconsin •8 reviews4.0Dined on Mar 2, 2025Modest 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.More infoNoirPrice: Moderate• Lounge• Ames•4.7
- CCarolIowa •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 26, 2024We 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!More infoRed Lobster - AmesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ames•4.4
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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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