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+39 Restaurant, Market & Cantina
2640 Stange Rd
Ames , IA 50010
515.292.0039
+39 authentic Italian restaurant with an European style Market, spacious patio, and vast Cantina with over 150 Italian wine labels. Call +39 for reservations or delivery.
Aunt Maude’s
547 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4136
A locally owned casual restaurant. Fresh house-made food, full bar and wine list, serving lunch and dinner. Patio seating and private dining available. Reservations accepted.
Bar La Tosca
400 Main St
Ames , IA 50010
515.232.8484
Bar La Tosca features a mix of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine using locally sourced Iowa ingredients.
Brick City Grill
2704 Stange Rd
Ames , IA 50010
515.268.4224
One of Ames' newest sports bars and family dining restaurant destination. Come try the award winning "Best Burger in Iowa!!"
Buffalo Wild Wings
400 S Duff Ave
Ames , IA 50010
515.232.9464
WINGS, BEER, SPORTS!! 14 award winning sauces, 30 beers on tap, full menu served seven days a week until 1 a.m. Open early for home football games.
Buford’s Steak House & BBQ
2601 E 13th St
(Inside the Quality Inn & Suites)
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.9260
Family-style restaurant featuring choice charbroiled steaks, chicken, our award-winning BBQ prepared in the only smoker in Iowa located in the dining room, and more. Carry-out and catering available.
Cafe Beaudelaire
2504 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
515-292-7429
A locally owned restaurant that features Brazilian fusion cuisine, a full bar and a unique atmosphere in the heart of Campustown.
Dublin Bay Irish Pub and Grill
320 S 16th St
Ames , IA 50010
515.956.3580
Wonderfully unique menu. Full-service pub with 16 beers on tap and Irish hospitality. There are no strangers here, just friends whom you haven’t met yet!
Hy-Vee
3800 W Lincoln Way
Ames , IA 50014
515.292.5543
Features full line grocery, pharmacy and home products. Also serves ready-to-eat, take-out or dine-in, Chinese Express, Italian Express, Salad Bar and Hy-Vee’s Kitchen.
IowaStater Restaurant at the Gateway Hotel
2100 Green Hills Dr
Ames, IA 50014
515.268.2238
Full-service restaurant, steeped in the history of Iowa State University, where comfort and fine dining meet! A full bar featuring Iowa spirits and beers, private dining room, and relaxed atmosphere.
Olde Main Brewing Company
316 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0553
Locally owned restaurant and brewery featuring handcrafted entrees, fresh brewed beer and root beer, Sunday brunch menu and an executive board room. Proud supporter of ISU.
Open Flame Steak & Lounge
225 Main St
Gilbert, IA 50105
515.232.9745
Join us for the best beef in Iowa. Grill your own or have us. Indoor and outdoor dining, catering available. Accommodations for large groups.
Other Place, The
631 Lincoln Way
Amesq, IA 50010
515.233.9494
We are a family owned pizzeria since 1970. We pride ourselves by keeping with tradition using our made-from-scratch menu, great customer service and one-of-a-kind game day presentation.
Perfect Games
1320 Dickinson Ave
Ames, IA 50014
515.598.BOWL
Ames and Iowa State's favorite place to play with 24 lanes of bowling, two floor laser tag arena, arcade, restaurant and sports bar with 3 monster 10 foot big screens to watch the big game.
Texas Roadhouse
519 S Duff Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.7427
Family restaurant known for hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made from scratch sides and fresh baked bread. Legendary food, legendary service.
Wallaby’s Bar & Grille
2733 Stange Rd
Ames, IA 50010
515.292.1167
Ames’ ONLY rooftop patio! Voted Ames’ Best Sports Bar! Named “101 of the Best Sports Bars in the U.S.” by CNNGO.com.