Restaurants in Ames
The Best Restaurants
Rico's Tacos
624 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010Absolute best taco truck on the area hands down. I'm in love with the bean & cheese tamales. They have the perfect amount of jalapeño. Topped with...
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- Superb136 Reviews4.9
Pammel Deli
113 Colorado Ave suite 133, Ames, IA 50014My husband and I both enjoyed the food from the diner and we were pleased with the variety of groceries. Truly enjoyed my greek salad and Baklava! But what...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.8
Provisions Lot F
2400 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010We had a lovely lunch here! The food was amazing and so were our drinks. We had the Spicy Shrimp Udon and it was so, so good! We also had the bread & oil...
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- Superb243 Reviews4.6
Aunt Maudes
547 Main St, Ames, IA 50010We went for a day late Valentine’s dinner and was not disappointed! Noah at the bar took care of us and we couldn’t have asked for better service…....
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- Superb187 Reviews4.6
Cafe Beaudelaire
2504 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014The food here is unique and never fails to delight the senses. They are a zeitgeist of Brazilian culture in our little Iowa college town. Skip the fast food...
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- Superb181 Reviews4.6
Downtown Deli
328 Main St #6162, Ames, IA 50010“I’m here for the pickle dawgs.” Best soup, chef salads, and Sammy’s this side of the Mississippi. Support local!! Claude and staff are so...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.7
London Underground
212 Main St, Ames, IA 50010Fun, funky little neighborhood dive bar, with an interesting bunch of patrons. Had some great live music when I was there last - the local band Alleygrass,...
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- Superb103 Reviews4.7
Cornbred Barbecue
526 Main St #106, Ames, IA 50010We ended up at this place by accident and boy were we happy we tried it! The service was quick and fantastic. Our waitress made the best suggestions, got our...
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- Superb245 Reviews4.5
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
320 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010This place scratched an itch for me that is difficult to reach! So many Irish place serve junk like "McAlfredo" or "O'Flaherty's...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.5
1+1 restaurant & tea
2814 West St, Ames, IA 50014Very happy to have a nice bubble tea place in Ames. They have the iconic TW popcorn chicken available, and make it quite well. Atmosphere is nice, tea is nice...
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- Superb75 Reviews4.7
Filling Station
2400 S University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010The burritos and pork sandwiches here are amazing - I think this is a hidden gem of Ames because it is co-located with the Phillips 66 station. It has a nice...
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- Superb72 Reviews4.7
West Street Deli
2810 West St, Ames, IA 50014So tasty! I am a vegetarian and have trouble finding good options here in Ames. This place has some of the best options I’ve seen! My girlfriend and I got...
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- Superb124 Reviews4.5
Hilton Coliseum
1705 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011I bet the noise can get intense when it's fully packed and the game is exciting. Bowl shaped stadiums are by far my favorite, for views and overall...
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- Superb83 Reviews4.6
Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine
604 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010Driven by a boatload of times. Finally stopped in with my wife. Lots of ambiance. Owner is a hoot! He told my wife he would make whatever soup she wanted. I...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.5
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
2420 Lincoln Way #102, Ames, IA 50014One of the great places to stop after class from ISU. Always friendly service and high quality.Great upside of also usually not being THAT busy, so relatively...
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- Superb153 Reviews4.4
La Casa Maya
631 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010We've ordered twice from La Casa Maya and have been impressed both times. This place has great food! Even with delivery, and some unavoidable soggy tacos...
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- Superb64 Reviews4.6
Texas Roadhouse
519 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010I came here for the Prim rib, but they had run out of it. So I ate another steak. Taste was great. Just not what I wanted.... Service was great ? Peyton did a...
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- Superb277 Reviews4.3
Wasabi Ames
926 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010Unique, always outstanding food. Everything is fresh and delicious. Large tables available, good for groups. Drinks are also great. A little pricey for every...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.4
Della Viti
323 Main St, Ames, IA 50010Great bar with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. It's a wine bar so they have plenty of it with lots of options. The wine is sorted out into...
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- Superb103 Reviews4.4
The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.
129 Main St #101, Ames, IA 50010This is some of the best collegetown fare that you'll find in Iowa. It's an authentic, old school pizza parlor where the delicious smell is baked...
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- Superb209 Reviews4.3
Mr Burrito
2508 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014These burritos are bangin... these mfs know how to make one. Just a tip - queso, veggies, and guac cost extra. if you want the cheapest burrito, put everything...
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- Superb100 Reviews4.4
Flame and Skewer
2801 Grand Ave #1125, Ames, IA 50010My husband and I were given a gift certificate to Flame and Skewer and we were finally able to use it.They have the seating set up to provide space for being...
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- Superb100 Reviews4.4
Big Acai Ames
2702 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014Holy cow, so good. I had no clue that it would be this good. Be sure to mix your bowl, but wow, anything you get is just so filling and tasty like every...
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- Superb32 Reviews4.8
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant Grill and Bar
217 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010I'm from Texas and miss good Tex-Mex. Some friends took me here, and now it is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Ames. Great chips and salsa, cheap...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.4
Great Harvest Bakery and Café
502 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010Went for a cinnamon roll. It tasted good, but was a little hard. I suspect it was because I bought it after 11 AM and not at 7 AM. The staff was friendly...
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- Superb92 Reviews4.4
American Restaurants
American in AmesProvisions Lot F
2400 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010We had a lovely lunch here! The food was amazing and so were our drinks. We had the Spicy Shrimp Udon and it was so, so good! We also had the bread & oil...
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- Superb243 Reviews4.6
Aunt Maudes
547 Main St, Ames, IA 50010We went for a day late Valentine’s dinner and was not disappointed! Noah at the bar took care of us and we couldn’t have asked for better service…....
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- Superb187 Reviews4.6
Filling Station
2400 S University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010The burritos and pork sandwiches here are amazing - I think this is a hidden gem of Ames because it is co-located with the Phillips 66 station. It has a nice...
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- Superb72 Reviews4.7
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in AmesThe Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.
129 Main St #101, Ames, IA 50010This is some of the best collegetown fare that you'll find in Iowa. It's an authentic, old school pizza parlor where the delicious smell is baked...
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- Superb209 Reviews4.3
Blaze Pizza
2320 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014Pizza was very good - thin and flavor packed, with a perfect crust crunch. However, the cheese sticks seemed quite a bit heavy on the bread side. So watch for...
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- Superb149 Reviews4.3
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in AmesLa Casa Maya
631 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010We've ordered twice from La Casa Maya and have been impressed both times. This place has great food! Even with delivery, and some unavoidable soggy tacos...
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- Superb64 Reviews4.6
Mr Burrito
2508 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014These burritos are bangin... these mfs know how to make one. Just a tip - queso, veggies, and guac cost extra. if you want the cheapest burrito, put everything...
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- Superb100 Reviews4.4
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Ames1+1 restaurant & tea
2814 West St, Ames, IA 50014Very happy to have a nice bubble tea place in Ames. They have the iconic TW popcorn chicken available, and make it quite well. Atmosphere is nice, tea is nice...
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- Superb75 Reviews4.7
Taste Place
223 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014Great chef, tasty food, and good service. Everything is perfect here! So far, I have never got any dishes that disappointed me! Really love the fried chicken...
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- Superb96 Reviews4.3
House Of Chen
705 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010I wish they would move back to their mall location this location seems to be so small sometimes we don't even stop because the wait time and the waiting...
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- Good90 Reviews4.2
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Ames
Chick-fil-A
230 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010Did a mobile order today through drive thru. They were fast and friendly right during peak lunch hour. Also I was surprised and delighted that I received a...
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- Good175 Reviews4.2
Munchiez Snack Stop
2406 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014- Delivery
- Good2 Reviews3.5
Taco John's
500 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010Quick and tasty but I got the wrong type of grilled burrito, i ordered a grilled chicken burrito meal and a grille steak burrito meal but got 2 chicken and 1...
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- Good115 Reviews3.7
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Ames
Bar La Tosca
303 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014Great last minute graduation dinner in Ames. Server was terrific. We were seated immediately after being told at another establishment we would have a 2 hour...
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- Superb122 Reviews4.3
Ge-Angelo's
823 Wheeler St #9, Ames, IA 50010Easy carryout process, quick and friendly service. The bruschetta is phenomenal, highly recommend getting this! Also got the calzone which was yummy and a very...
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- Good119 Reviews3.8
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in AmesGreat Harvest Bakery and Café
502 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010Went for a cinnamon roll. It tasted good, but was a little hard. I suspect it was because I bought it after 11 AM and not at 7 AM. The staff was friendly...
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- Superb92 Reviews4.4
Firehouse Subs Ames Duff
703 S Duff Ave Ste 110, Ames, IA 50010Best subs and sub makers around. Went Saturday afternoon, the 6th of November. Service was outstanding and as I mentioned, the sub was great. Would give 10...
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- Good115 Reviews4.2
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2310 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014Never thought before going in that I'd be getting a sandwich with bleu cheese and horseradish on it, but that's just one of the many options that...
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- Good91 Reviews4.1
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Ames
Domino's Pizza
122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014Great prices for the area, has the best deals! The pizza is not the best tasting in the area, but is convenient for cheap food. Staff is very slow in my...
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- Good94 Reviews3.6
Buffalo Wild Wings
400 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010The only reason I’m giving five stars was for the service my group got a few weeks back. We always feel bad coming in because we come in a huge group after...
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- Average182 Reviews2.8
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in AmesHilton Coliseum
1705 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011I bet the noise can get intense when it's fully packed and the game is exciting. Bowl shaped stadiums are by far my favorite, for views and overall...
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- Superb83 Reviews4.6
The Boulder Tap House - Ames
114 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010It’s game day and this place is SO loud. We had about a 20 minute wait. Of course it’s loud it is GAME DAY!!Considering the name when were seated we each...
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- Good222 Reviews4.2
BNC Field House - Bar & Grill
206 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014BNC Fieldhouse looks like any old college bar from the outside - but don't be deterred. The interior is excellently decorated with lots of seating...
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- Superb22 Reviews4.5