21 Best American Restaurants in Ames

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery American • $
325 S Duff Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fried Chicken Biscuit Breakfast
Scrambled Egg Hash Browns & Toast
Buttermilk Pancake Short Stack
BBQ Tangler Burger and Fries
Big Country Sunrise Skillet
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Granny's Country Omelet
The Everything Omelet
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
The Classic Benedict

“Good food and atmosphere even at 3 am“

4.6 Superb169 Reviews
Aunt Maude's American • $$$
547 Main St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Maude's Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée
Tequila Chicken Fettuccine
Maude's Peanut Butter Pie
Cajun Prime Rib Sandwich
Blackened Chicken
French Onion Soup
Seafood Jambalaya
Mashed Potatoes
Teriyaki Salmon

“Always excellent service, food, and drinks. Great atmosphere. Aunt Maudes is our favorite restaurant in Ames.“

4.5 Superb94 Reviews
Provisions Lot F American • $
2400 N Loop Dr, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Salmon on Black Brioche
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Beets & Burrata Salad
Chocolate Cheesecake
Provisions Burger
Crispy Potatoes
Capicola Pizza
Eggs Benedict
Veggie Burger

“Food was excellent! Waitress needed to be more attentive. We ordered appetizers and she brought 4 plates—there were 5 of us. Asked twice for another plate. Two in our group ordered burgers. Asked for ketchup when food came. She brought it after the burgers were eaten. Guess she wasn’t focused on serving!“

4.4 Superb116 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
525 Gilchrist St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Culvers Dble Cheddar Burger 4 12 19 Bottom Patty Was Burnt to a Crisp
North Atlantic Cod with Onion Rings
Cod Sandwich with Cheese Curds
Bacon Butterburger with Fries
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Concrete Mixer and Fries
Butterburger with Cheese
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Butter Burger and Fries
Fresh Frozen Custard

“My fave go to Burger 🍔 place!“

4.5 Superb76 Reviews
Flame and Skewer American • $
2801 Grand Ave #1125, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger with Lettuce and Thousand Island Dressing
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Mushrooms
Chicken Strips
Steak Sandwich
Salmon Fillet
Cheese Balls
Gyro Sandwich
MO's on Rice
Chicken Kiev

“Best food in Ames! Has been our goto spot for over 20 years.“

4.8 Superb42 Reviews
Boulder Tap House - Ames American • $
114 S Duff Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Stout and IPA Sampler by Managers Recommendation
Brown Sugar & Smoked Cheddar Burger
House Made Boulder Cheese Curds
Mango Habenaro Boneless Wings
House Made Boneless Wings
Traditional Bone-In Wings
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Build Your Own Burger
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Tap House Tator Tots

“Checks all the boxes. Best place in town.“

4.2 Good122 Reviews
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill Irish • $
320 S 16th St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Shepherd's Pie and Irish Soda Bread
Black & Tan Onion Rings
Flaherty's Fish & Chips
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Guinness Beef Boxty
Snickers Cheesecake
Dublin Bay Burger
Bangers and Mash
O'Brien's Stew
Reuben Sandwich

“The shepherds pie was so good that I was sad when it ended. 10/10.“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
Clyde's Gastro Diner American • $
207 Beyer Ct, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Croissant

“Alright burgers. I will say it's a good place to grab a bite or a coffee for a flex meal, but you can usually expect to wait ~10 minutes at least for your food to come. At least that's been my experience in the 3 or 4 times I've gone at times when it really didn't seem that busy.“

4 Good4 Reviews
Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee American • $
640 Lincoln Way, Ames

“this store is the best! they always seem to have the sale items that the west ames store does not...“

3.2 Average4 Reviews
Hickory Park Barbecue • $
1404 S Duff Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

View Our Extensive Ice Cream Menu at www Hickoryparkames Com
Hickory Park's Famous Saucy Southerner
Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Old Fashioned Hot Beef Sandwich
Saucy Southerner Sandwich
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Breaded Cheese Balls
Hickory Park Special
Garbage Burger
French Fries

“I worked here while in high school in the '70s and enjoyed making the ice cream sundaes and running the cash register back when it was on Lincolnway. Hickory Park has maintained its quality of bbq & ice cream over all these years and is a must-eat place for anyone living in or visiting Ames!“

4.2 Good274 Reviews
Cafe Milo - South American • $
3600 University Blvd #104, Ames

“Café Milo THANK YOU! Welcome to the South side!! 😊“

3 Average5 Reviews
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Fast Food • $
2420 Lincoln Way #102, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Freddy's Original Double with Cheese
Freddy's Original Patty Melt Combo
Freddy's Original Double Combo
Dirt and Worms Concrete Mixer
Jalapeño Pepper Jack Double
Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
Double California Burger
Bacon & Cheese Double
Chili Cheese Fries
Shoestring Fries

“Fantastic cook thanking his staff. Exceptional service by all! Ames, Iowa.“

4.5 Superb62 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
105 Chestnut St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Chicken Breast
Lemon Grilled Chicken
Fried Chicken Platter
Bourbon Street Steak
Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Quesadilla
Quesadilla Burger

“We had to stand for our wait even while there were a lot of empty seats available. There were also a lot of other people standing waiting to be seated and the entrance is very small for that many people. But beyond that, it was a good experience.“

3.6 Good91 Reviews
The IowaStater Restaurant American • $
2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames

Customers` Favorites

House Made Corn Chowder
Iowa Corn and Bacon Dip
Cast Iron Iowa Chop
Iowa Corn Dip
French Fries

“I was planning to find a restaurant in town to grab a bite for breakfast, but the conference I was attending started early so I stepped in, hoping for something quick yet tasty. I explained that I was in a hurry, and I was assured that they could accommodate. Ordered an omelette with all the veggies and meats, which was made fresh but delivered quickly with a smile. Not a big menu, but exceeds many in-house hotel restaurant breakfasts.“

3.2 Average33 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
519 S Duff Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Steak Medallion with Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms and Onions
Dinner Rolls and Cinnamon Butter
Caesar Salad with Chicken
House Salad Steak Fries
Chicken Critter Salad
Blooming Onion Rings
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Fried Steak
Macaroni and Cheese

“Our overall visit was ok. Our food came and with all the extra dishes that we had stacked up ready to be picked up sat at the end of the table where the person on the end had to turn their plate end for end just to sit it on the table. The food runner left with an empty tray saying that she would send somebody back to pick up the dishes. The food got cold real fast. They never came back so we stacked the dishes on the neighboring table when those people left. Prolly won't get another 155.00 from me.“

4 Good209 Reviews
Jethro's BBQ Ames Barbecue • $
1301 Buckeye Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeno Cream Corn
Mashed Potatoes
Brisket Platter
Pulled Chicken
Mac and Cheese
Fried Pickles
Potato Salad
Chicken Wing
Waffle Fries
Onion Rings

“Never disappointed at Jethro's. We got there for lunch just after 11, when they open, and it took longer than expected for food to come out; however, when it came out it was excellent as always. Nicely glazed burnt ends, fall apart brisket, etc...more food than we could eat, making for awesome leftovers!“

4 Good102 Reviews
Whiskey River Ames Bar • $
134 Main St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Quesadilla
Reuben Egg Rolls
Veggie Burger
20 Wings
Saturday

“Whiskey River: lots of bombs & shots. I wish they had a Vicks Formula 44! Went for appetizers only: GF crinkle-cut sweet potato fries were really good--substantial serving size and hefty planks. (I've never had issue with fryer cross contamination). So many menus--look at these b4 heading in. We scored a high top table by the open air side.“

4.3 Superb25 Reviews
Red Lobster Seafood • $$
1100 Buckeye Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Shrimp and Salmon with Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
Endless Chowder Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Langostino Lobster-Artichoke-&-Seafood Dip
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Walt's Favorite Shrimp Platter
Lobster and Langostino Pizza
Garlic Shrimp Scampi Add-On
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
Crispy Brussels Sprouts

“Great supper, server was super nice.“

4 Good90 Reviews
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B-Bop's

B-Bop's Hamburger • $
1112 S Duff Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Double Cheeseburger and Fries
1 4 lb Pork Loin Fritter
Bacon Cheese Combo
Chili Cheese Fries
Sloppy Joe Slider
Chicken Sandwich
Sloppy Joe Combo
Chicken Nuggets
Cinnamon Roll
French Fries

“Excellent food and great service!“

4.1 Good40 Reviews
Wallaby's Bar and Grille Bar & Grill • $
2733 Stange Rd, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Green & Red Corn Tortilla Chips
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hickory Bacon Burger
Soup & Salad Combo
Firecracker Shrimp
Breaded Mushrooms
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Deburgo Burger
Grilled Cheese

“Best Sports Bar and Grill in Ames!“

3.9 Good68 Reviews
Cafe Milo Coffee Shops • $
4800 Mortensen Rd, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Bacon Bagel
Pesto Turkey Caprese
Smoked Turkey Club
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Bagel
Cinnamon Roll
Honey Lavender
Breakfast Bowl
Avocado Toast
Scotcharoo

“Café Milo THANK YOU! Welcome to the South side!! 😊“

3.7 Good43 Reviews