Restaurants in Ankeny
The Best Restaurants

Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
2005 S Ankeny Blvd #300, Ankeny, IA 50023Love the deep dish pizza here! Please, please, please, don't expect deep dish pizza in 30 minutes or less people! It takes time, even in a comercial pizza...
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- Superb329 Reviews4.7

Flavory Bistro
The District - Left on Main, 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023Service is excellent. Relaxed atmosphere. Food is cooked where you can see it. Owner came to the table to make sure the food was good and being our first time...
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- Superb245 Reviews4.7

Amigos Mexican Grill Ankeny
502 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 5, Ankeny, IA 50023They have some very good Mexican food that is fast so you can get in and out with food quickly. I feel that they could have more options for a good bite to eat...
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- Superb167 Reviews4.8

Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny
512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023Visited the Leaning Tower of Pizza located at Uptown Ankeny during a Farmer's Market being held just a few blocks away. I mention this, because if you...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.6

Uptown Food & Beverage Co.
302 SW Maple St, Ankeny, IA 50023Rare to find good food AND good service, Uptown manages to do both.7 of us on a Saturday night visit, all got our drinks and food quickly, hot and at the same...
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- Superb240 Reviews4.5

TrailSide Tap
710 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023My mother and I went to Trailside Tap this afternoon for brunch. I got the breakfast sammy and it was phenomenal. The bagel was fresh and every bite was full...
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- Superb99 Reviews4.8

Mojito's Mexican Restaurant
802 SE Oralabor Rd #102, Ankeny, IA 50021This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the state of Iowa so far. Just moved from Chicago where we were spoiled with great food. This place is wonder. Great...
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- Superb151 Reviews4.6

Alohana Hawaiian Grill
802 SE Oralabor Rd Suite 128, Ankeny, IA 50021Great food and great service. Only problem was that the Musbi and wing's were to hot to hold in my hand. So I had to devour everything else first. You get...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.5

Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
711 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021We 10/10 recommend Portfinos! Servers are all great and personable, food is absolutely amazing! Timing of appetizers, salads and meals is spot on. We will keep...
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- Superb139 Reviews4.6

Fong's Pizza Ankeny
1450 SW Vintage Pkwy #120, Ankeny, IA 50023You can't go wrong with Fongs. Their specialty pizzas stand out and are excellent. My personal favorite is the Crab Rangoon. I would caution against...
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- Superb257 Reviews4.4

Teriyaki House Ankeny
1802 SE Delaware Ave #108, Ankeny, IA 50021Fantastic food! I had the grilled chicken and fried rice. It was amazing. Just as good as the high dollar Japanese steak houses at a fraction of the cost...
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- Superb149 Reviews4.5

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
202 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021I have always liked the service and the speed in which our food was prepared. The food itself was always hot and cooked well. The atmosphere was great as well...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.4

Sorriso Grille
7015 NE 14th St, Ankeny, IA 50023Only open for breakfast and lunch, but always look busy when we drive by. We stopped for breakfast. Our server was friendly and cheerful. Food was fantastic!!!...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.4

Siam Table
757 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023The first time I got food from here, I got egg rolls which are usually hard to mess up but they are definitely lacking some flavor here. I also got red curry....
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- Superb186 Reviews4.4

Ben's Burgers
1325 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023Got this delivered via DoorDash today, and it was great! Just what I was looking for. I got the Gourmet Double Cheeseburger, fries, and a Ben’s Bomber with...
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- Superb127 Reviews4.5

Sweet Swirls Rolled Ice Cream
303 SW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023Locally owned and operated. I typically go in and see hard working High School, College aged kids. Ice cream is good and kids love watching them roll up the...
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- Superb120 Reviews4.5

WineStyles Tasting Station
1450 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023I called just after 6:00 to see if I could come in with my bridal party / family to hang out before my rehearsal dinner across the street. They said they...
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- Superb59 Reviews4.7

Cazador Mexican Restaurant Since 1998
103 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021We really like this place. It seems like there's a new Mexican restaurant appearing constantly in Ankeny. This one has been here a while and the food is...
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- Superb174 Reviews4.3

Yanni's Grill & Vineyard
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Great place with great food. Friendly service. Lots of variety on the menu. We all agreed we need to come back for the Saganaki.... We saw others with the...
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- Superb166 Reviews4.3

Wasabi Ankeny
1615 SW Main St #100, Ankeny, IA 50023I don't usually leave ratings but this is some of the best sushi I have ever had let alone in the Midwest and I lived in hawaii for two years. I had the...
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- Superb164 Reviews4.3

Tavern 180
1975 N Ankeny Blvd #117, Ankeny, IA 50023We met another couple for dinner on a weeknight. They were about 1/2 full and the bartender was also the only server, but she did a fantastic job of keeping up...
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- Superb107 Reviews4.4

El Molcajete
301 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021Nice atmosphere. Server took drink and food orders timely. Food was served quick. Nice sized portions for food. I ordered enchiladas and chicken was tender,...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.4

Yankee Clipper
312 SW Maple St #2915, Ankeny, IA 50023To the people out there complaining about the service, when you come here the wait is expected. Have you ever noticed how hard those servers are working and...
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- Superb130 Reviews4.3

Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant
602 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023We hadn't been to Jade Garden for years. I think it's actually in a different building than when I went before. The place was clean and bright. The...
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- Good222 Reviews4.2

Lola's Fine Kitchen
1615 SW Main St #106, Ankeny, IA 50023This was my first time eating at Lola’s and it did not disappoint. I ordered the vegetable fritters with biriyani rice and slaw. I tried the mango chutney...
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- Good199 Reviews4.2

Backspin Indoor Golf
106 SW State St, Ankeny, IA 50023Fair prices with very friendly staff. Tee times are tight so highly recommend grabbing a tee time online. They also have leagues every week from 6-10 from...
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- Superb36 Reviews4.8

Chick-fil-A
2410 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Came here for lunch during the busiest time of day. They had every register going which was great. Our food was out quickly and tasted great. Highly recommend...
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- Good193 Reviews4.2

Cancun Grill and Cantina - Ankeny
Suites 11 & 12, 2785 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Great food at a good price! Service was great too. The waitress saw that our 20 month old daughter was hungry, and made sure to get her food out first. Will...
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- Superb78 Reviews4.4

Tasty Tacos
2401 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021If you're a local you already know. If you aren't and are fortunate enough to be in the Des Moines area and hungry for some tacos look no further....
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- Good185 Reviews4.2

HuHot Mongolian Grill
Delaware Marketplace, 2310 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! I love when I can make my food the way I want it to taste and with only the ingredients that I know I will eat. Call me...
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- Good185 Reviews4.2
American Restaurants
American in Ankeny
TrailSide Tap
710 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023My mother and I went to Trailside Tap this afternoon for brunch. I got the breakfast sammy and it was phenomenal. The bagel was fresh and every bite was full...
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- Superb99 Reviews4.8

Sorriso Grille
7015 NE 14th St, Ankeny, IA 50023Only open for breakfast and lunch, but always look busy when we drive by. We stopped for breakfast. Our server was friendly and cheerful. Food was fantastic!!!...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.4

Tavern 180
1975 N Ankeny Blvd #117, Ankeny, IA 50023We met another couple for dinner on a weeknight. They were about 1/2 full and the bartender was also the only server, but she did a fantastic job of keeping up...
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- Superb107 Reviews4.4
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Ankeny
Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny
512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023Visited the Leaning Tower of Pizza located at Uptown Ankeny during a Farmer's Market being held just a few blocks away. I mention this, because if you...
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- Superb291 Reviews4.6

Fong's Pizza Ankeny
1450 SW Vintage Pkwy #120, Ankeny, IA 50023You can't go wrong with Fongs. Their specialty pizzas stand out and are excellent. My personal favorite is the Crab Rangoon. I would caution against...
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- Superb257 Reviews4.4

The Other Place Ankeny
2010 SE Delaware Ave Suite 260, Ankeny, IA 50021Food was ok. Got the pizza special the first one on their list. Toppings are amazing the crust was so so the sauce was so so. The service was 10 out of 10. Had...
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- Good245 Reviews4.1
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Ankeny
Amigos Mexican Grill Ankeny
502 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 5, Ankeny, IA 50023They have some very good Mexican food that is fast so you can get in and out with food quickly. I feel that they could have more options for a good bite to eat...
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- Superb167 Reviews4.8

Mojito's Mexican Restaurant
802 SE Oralabor Rd #102, Ankeny, IA 50021This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the state of Iowa so far. Just moved from Chicago where we were spoiled with great food. This place is wonder. Great...
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- Superb151 Reviews4.6

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
202 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021I have always liked the service and the speed in which our food was prepared. The food itself was always hot and cooked well. The atmosphere was great as well...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.4
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Ankeny
Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant
602 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023We hadn't been to Jade Garden for years. I think it's actually in a different building than when I went before. The place was clean and bright. The...
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- Good222 Reviews4.2

Lucky Bamboo Asian Cuisine
1555 SE Delaware Ave # I, Ankeny, IA 50021I was new to Ankeny and tried every Asian cuisine around. This is hands down the best for flavor: brown sauce and crab Rangoon is how I make my judgement. ...
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- Good161 Reviews4.2

China Moon Restaurant
225 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021Everything I’ve tried here is amazing. My personal favorites are sweet and sour chicken for entree and plum blossom for an adult beverage. Egg rolls and crab...
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- Good155 Reviews4
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Ankeny
Chick-fil-A
2410 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Came here for lunch during the busiest time of day. They had every register going which was great. Our food was out quickly and tasted great. Highly recommend...
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- Good193 Reviews4.2
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Ankeny
Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
711 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021We 10/10 recommend Portfinos! Servers are all great and personable, food is absolutely amazing! Timing of appetizers, salads and meals is spot on. We will keep...
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- Superb139 Reviews4.6

Yanni's Grill & Vineyard
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Great place with great food. Friendly service. Lots of variety on the menu. We all agreed we need to come back for the Saganaki.... We saw others with the...
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- Superb166 Reviews4.3

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
770 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021We had take out from the Olive Garden While I did not get to see the service they provide besides bringing my order out to my vehicle at the time that was...
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- Good214 Reviews4
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Ankeny
Jersey Mike's Subs
1510 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023Went in tonight for supper. Had a big kahuna, the meat and veggies were delicious, the bread was as well the whole meal was great. My partner ordered a...
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- Good52 Reviews4.2
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Ankeny
Buffalo Wild Wings
1690 SE Delaware Ave Suite 117, Ankeny, IA 50021What a great experience. Sat at the bar to watch the hockey game and the bartender Taylor was amazing. She was busy filling orders fornthe wait staff but...
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- Average207 Reviews2.9

It's Just Wings
2601 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021wait i wasn't expecting this place to have bad reviews ! i actually enjoyed what i got, they gave me and extra ranch, and the boneless wings tasted fine....
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- Poor76 Reviews2
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Ankeny
Teriyaki House Ankeny
1802 SE Delaware Ave #108, Ankeny, IA 50021Fantastic food! I had the grilled chicken and fried rice. It was amazing. Just as good as the high dollar Japanese steak houses at a fraction of the cost...
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- Superb149 Reviews4.5

Mizu Sushi bar & Japanese Grill
1620 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 114, Ankeny, IA 50023This place feels more authentic than some other more flashy sushi places. They have some great dumplings and sushi. The service leaves a little to be desired...
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- Good74 Reviews4.1

Tokyo Steak House
#104, 9702, 113 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Just went here for my bday dinner last night with family (was a little worried due to reading prior reviews) and all 7 of us had an excellent experience! Bar...
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- Good164 Reviews3.6
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Ankeny
Uptown Food & Beverage Co.
302 SW Maple St, Ankeny, IA 50023Rare to find good food AND good service, Uptown manages to do both.7 of us on a Saturday night visit, all got our drinks and food quickly, hot and at the same...
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- Superb240 Reviews4.5

Yankee Clipper
312 SW Maple St #2915, Ankeny, IA 50023To the people out there complaining about the service, when you come here the wait is expected. Have you ever noticed how hard those servers are working and...
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- Superb130 Reviews4.3

Sports Page
1701 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Definitely a hidden gem up on the North Side of Ankeny. Very upbeat, courteous staff and the food is always good. Worth passing by all the franchise stuff and...
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- Good147 Reviews4.2