Restaurants in Ankeny
The Best Restaurants
Flavory Bistro
The District - Left on Main, 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023Very friendly staff. We had a very short wait to get seated as they were packed. They had one person working the whole floor, but we really didn’t have to...
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- Superb256 Reviews4.7
Amigos Mexican Grill Ankeny
502 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 5, Ankeny, IA 50023Really yummy burrito! Fast service and very friendly. You get to pick what goes in your burrito or tacos. I like how each person gets their own salsa and...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.8
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
2005 S Ankeny Blvd #300, Ankeny, IA 50023We had a thin pizza and a calzone and both of them were very good.... And of course a side salad and an appetizer of onion rings. Always good food there....
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- Superb347 Reviews4.6
Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny
512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023A local treasure. Dine in or take out, this place is always 5stars+ with its amazing homemade, hometown pizza and cozy ambiance. You can’t go wrong no matter...
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- Superb308 Reviews4.6
Hy-Vee Market Grille
410 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021Very good service, even though a long wait. Salad bar was high quality, some of the best lettuce ever. Options are limitless, and deserve a higher price....
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- Superb223 Reviews4.6
Uptown Food & Beverage Co.
302 SW Maple St, Ankeny, IA 50023We enjoyed the chicken nachos appetizer along with the bacon cheeseburger and chicken parmesan sandwich. It was all delicious and the service was excellent....
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- Superb244 Reviews4.5
Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
711 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021This place is just so good, with excellent service, and quite reasonable prices. It’s become our go to place! Love the lasagna. Every entree comes with a...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.6
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
202 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021This place is the best. The staff is always so friendly, the food is amazing, and the vibes are always good no matter what time you go. When you go, get the...
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- Superb217 Reviews4.5
Alohana Hawaiian Grill
802 SE Oralabor Rd Suite 128, Ankeny, IA 50021I go to Aloha all the time for lunch, and I absolutely love it. I usually get the Spam Masubi (spelling?), BBQ Chicken lunch, or BBQ Beef Lunch, and their all...
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- Superb214 Reviews4.5
Fong's Pizza Ankeny
1450 SW Vintage Pkwy #120, Ankeny, IA 50023Fong’s always has great food. They’re consistent and I would consider the establishment “An Iowa Staple”. I wanted to mention too that as my mom and I...
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- Superb270 Reviews4.4
Teriyaki House Ankeny
1802 SE Delaware Ave #108, Ankeny, IA 50021I stop in here at least once a week. The food is always hot and very tasty! The guys behind the counter are so nice and so accommodating. If there’s a...
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- Superb152 Reviews4.5
Ben's Burgers
1325 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023What a great burger and fries! The meat was outstanding and fresh ingredients… I think even the buns are made in house. Super great, def recommend the...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.5
Sorriso Grille
7015 NE 14th St, Ankeny, IA 50023Great brunch spot. Family owned restaurant with good service and reasonable price. All day breakfast during the weekends! Heard great reviews about their...
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- Superb207 Reviews4.4
Cazador Mexican Restaurant
103 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Great food! I'm originally from El Paso TX and so far it comes close to home. They sang happy birthday song in both languages for a friend of ours and...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.4
El Molcajete
301 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021The service was amazing. The staff refilled our chips (fresh, warm, and delicious), salsa (both mild and medium and beverages without ever being asked. The...
- Superb118 Reviews4.5
Mojito's Mexican Restaurant
802 SE Oralabor Rd #102, Ankeny, IA 50021Our new favorite Mexican restaurant in Ankeny. Big Marg's, great service and the food has been REALLY good. I usually get street tacos, fish or pork. ...
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- Superb166 Reviews4.4
Tasty Tacos
2401 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Yesterday I ordered from Tasty Tacos for the very first time. OMG the steak flour taco is the best taco I have ever eaten. Loved it so much I had another one...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.3
WineStyles Tasting Station
1450 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023This was my first visit; meeting with friends for a Christmas reunion. We ordered appetizers and were fortunate that WineStyles was hosting a free wine tasting...
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- Superb63 Reviews4.7
Siam Table
757 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023This restaurant has the best green curry base I’ve ever had! The thick coconut milk base is loaded with a decent portion of veggies and some meat. The...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.3
Wasabi Ankeny
1615 SW Main St #100, Ankeny, IA 50023I got some peppers and some sushi. It can never go wrong with those combinations. Got some good rotation of seasonal beers. Go check out their full menu...
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- Superb179 Reviews4.3
Tavern 180
1975 N Ankeny Blvd #117, Ankeny, IA 50023I've been here several times- I love the vibe when I'm in the mood for a dark, quiet little spot! The food is absolutely amazing! However, I've...
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- Superb114 Reviews4.4
Cancun Grill and Cantina - Ankeny
Suites 11 & 12, 2785 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Took the wife and kid with me for dinner on a Saturday night, was seated right away and the food came quick! Chill place and delicious food. Staff was friendly...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.4
Yankee Clipper
312 SW Maple St #2915, Ankeny, IA 50023I have been going to The Clipper for years and love everything about it from the atmosphere, to the staff, to the patio, and of course the food!! Highly...
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- Superb134 Reviews4.3
Rise & Grind Nutrition Herbalife
1515 SW Main St Suite 111, Ankeny, IA 50023I stumbled across this place visiting Iowa and I’m so happy I did. I love how thorough the employees were at explaining how to order and what to choose...
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- Superb57 Reviews4.6
Chick-fil-A
2410 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Delicious as I've come to expect from chick-fil-a BUT now I've discovered a new favorite..if you haven't had the cookies and cream shake you are...
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- Good219 Reviews4.2
Fiesta Jalapenos
1975 N Ankeny Blvd Unit 113, Ankeny, IA 50023Tonight was absolutely wonderful. The staff is so friendly and fast. We got drinks and chips & salsa exactly 2 mins after being seated. I had the Lobster ...
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- Superb52 Reviews4.6
Yanni's Grill & Vineyard
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Great service and great food! Our server was amazing, drinks always full and gave us great recommendations. I told her it was our 1st time visiting Yannis...
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- Good177 Reviews4.2
The Carney Tap
7010 NE 14th St, Ankeny, IA 50023Friendly crowd and service in early afternoon. Music is kept low until the evening but they have great local brews on tap. Bartender Kevin is great. No food...
- Superb47 Reviews4.6
Sports Page
1701 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Great staff and delicious food. I'd recommend trying this place. The fries were delightful. Decent spread of brews. The chicken sandwiches were juicy and...
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- Good154 Reviews4.2
American Restaurants
American in AnkenySorriso Grille
7015 NE 14th St, Ankeny, IA 50023Great brunch spot. Family owned restaurant with good service and reasonable price. All day breakfast during the weekends! Heard great reviews about their...
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- Superb207 Reviews4.4
Tavern 180
1975 N Ankeny Blvd #117, Ankeny, IA 50023I've been here several times- I love the vibe when I'm in the mood for a dark, quiet little spot! The food is absolutely amazing! However, I've...
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- Superb114 Reviews4.4
Ankeny Diner
133 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021We’d never been to the Ankeny Diner until yesterday. We’d heard such great things we wanted to give it a try. SO glad we did! We were a party of five and...
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- Good231 Reviews3.8
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in AnkenyLeaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny
512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023A local treasure. Dine in or take out, this place is always 5stars+ with its amazing homemade, hometown pizza and cozy ambiance. You can’t go wrong no matter...
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- Superb308 Reviews4.6
Fong's Pizza Ankeny
1450 SW Vintage Pkwy #120, Ankeny, IA 50023Fong’s always has great food. They’re consistent and I would consider the establishment “An Iowa Staple”. I wanted to mention too that as my mom and I...
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- Superb270 Reviews4.4
Little Caesars Pizza
1620 N Ankeny Blvd SUITE 102, Ankeny, IA 50023Convenient pizza place with reasonably priced pizza. I don't like the tip feature for fast food though. Pay your employees a living wage and quit trying...
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- Good72 Reviews4.2
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in AnkenyAmigos Mexican Grill Ankeny
502 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 5, Ankeny, IA 50023Really yummy burrito! Fast service and very friendly. You get to pick what goes in your burrito or tacos. I like how each person gets their own salsa and...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.8
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
202 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021This place is the best. The staff is always so friendly, the food is amazing, and the vibes are always good no matter what time you go. When you go, get the...
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- Superb217 Reviews4.5
Cazador Mexican Restaurant
103 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Great food! I'm originally from El Paso TX and so far it comes close to home. They sang happy birthday song in both languages for a friend of ours and...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.4
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Ankeny
Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant
602 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023The food was pretty good. I went for a family friends mother's memorial service with my parents. My father's face turned red when he took a taste of...
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- Good239 Reviews4.1
Lucky Bamboo Asian Cuisine
1555 SE Delaware Ave # I, Ankeny, IA 50021While we were there, this place was quiet clean! We REALLY appreciate that!Our food was good!We will definitely be going back!!!Sweet & sour chicken &...
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- Good172 Reviews4.1
China Moon Restaurant
225 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021I have been multiple times and always had a good experience. The staff is kind and attentive.When going out with a small group, we love to get the Meal for...
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- Good162 Reviews4.1
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in AnkenyBen's Burgers
1325 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023What a great burger and fries! The meat was outstanding and fresh ingredients… I think even the buns are made in house. Super great, def recommend the...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.5
Chick-fil-A
2410 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021Delicious as I've come to expect from chick-fil-a BUT now I've discovered a new favorite..if you haven't had the cookies and cream shake you are...
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- Good219 Reviews4.2
Italian Restaurants
Italian in AnkenyPortofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
711 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021This place is just so good, with excellent service, and quite reasonable prices. It’s become our go to place! Love the lasagna. Every entree comes with a...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.6
Yanni's Grill & Vineyard
410 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023Great service and great food! Our server was amazing, drinks always full and gave us great recommendations. I told her it was our 1st time visiting Yannis...
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- Good177 Reviews4.2
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
770 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021We were seated right away, and the service was polite, and we were happy with our food. I was a little putoff being stuck in the ladies' room without...
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- Good234 Reviews3.9
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Ankeny
Jersey Mike's Subs
1510 SW Vintage Pkwy Suite 200, Ankeny, IA 50023For my first time at Jersey Mike's, I really enjoyed my time. My food was made fresh and the menu was simple to understand. The nice thing is they offer...
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- Good73 Reviews4
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Ankeny
Slim Chickens
1730 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023have been there twice and both times there were mistakes with my orders. called the restaurant the 2nd time, the manager apologized and said when I come back...
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- Good41 Reviews3.3
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in AnkenyTeriyaki House Ankeny
1802 SE Delaware Ave #108, Ankeny, IA 50021I stop in here at least once a week. The food is always hot and very tasty! The guys behind the counter are so nice and so accommodating. If there’s a...
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- Superb152 Reviews4.5
Mizu Sushi bar & Japanese Grill
1620 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 114, Ankeny, IA 50023This was my first time here having dinner with my daughter. We went after the dinner rush so service was very good! The place has a cool ambiance to it. The...
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- Good91 Reviews4.1
Tokyo Steak House
113 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021The lunch is such a great deal! All the benefits of the hibachi for discounted prices. They also have affordable sushi. Love the yum yum sauce! I had the...
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- Good176 Reviews3.5
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in AnkenyHy-Vee Market Grille
410 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50021Very good service, even though a long wait. Salad bar was high quality, some of the best lettuce ever. Options are limitless, and deserve a higher price....
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- Superb223 Reviews4.6
Uptown Food & Beverage Co.
302 SW Maple St, Ankeny, IA 50023We enjoyed the chicken nachos appetizer along with the bacon cheeseburger and chicken parmesan sandwich. It was all delicious and the service was excellent....
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- Superb244 Reviews4.5
Yankee Clipper
312 SW Maple St #2915, Ankeny, IA 50023I have been going to The Clipper for years and love everything about it from the atmosphere, to the staff, to the patio, and of course the food!! Highly...
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- Superb134 Reviews4.3
Bars
Barrs in AnkenyThe Carney Tap
7010 NE 14th St, Ankeny, IA 50023Friendly crowd and service in early afternoon. Music is kept low until the evening but they have great local brews on tap. Bartender Kevin is great. No food...
- Superb47 Reviews4.6
Grubb's Pub
1165 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023Best hole in the wall I've been to for a while. Went on a tuesday night, karaoke all night, great time. Friendly people. You'll be missing out if you...
- Good62 Reviews4.1
