Whiskey River Ankeny

1350 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny
(515) 802-2701

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Jennifer Webb

We enjoy being able to take our dog with us and see other dogs while dining out. The patio here is perfect. Food is good. Staff is nice. Manager greets us every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan Kline

Stopped by after an event at DMACC. Service was great. Staff very friendly and didn't rush us for food orders, even though the grill closed soon after we arrived. Would recommend.

Charles Derrig

Atmosphere and vibe was good but the drinks were not good. Barely any alcohol and way to much mixer 👎

Atmosphere: 5

Adam G

Awesome service, cold beer, awesome burger!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Woods

Great place to go relax after a long week

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steph

Great atmosphere, great service!

Shelly

Service was horrible waited 20 mins for someone to come and ask if we were ok then realized we hadn't been waited on. Waitress and waiter service was horrible. Waitresses were at all male tables and male wraiters were only hanging around all female tables. Also they had cornole player hitting us with the beanbags and not apologizing if you see someone sitting at a table b3 courteous of other patrons of a bar and not yourselves. On top of all that They tried to charge my card twice and acted like they had no idea what was going on. Would not recommend going if you want good service go elsewhere.

Matthew Chapman

Oh, Whiskey River — the crown jewel of disappointment. Run by Joe and Nikki, two people who have somehow managed to weaponize bad attitudes and turn them into a business model. Joe struts around like a wannabe celebrity in a bar no one would brag about visiting, while Nikki perfects the art of glaring at customers like they’ve personally ruined her day just by existing.

The food? A masterclass in mediocrity. If blandness was an Olympic sport, they’d have gold medals hanging on the wall (which, by the way, would still be less depressing than their dĂ©cor). The drinks are so watered down, you’d think they were prepping you for a middle school dance. And the “atmosphere” — oh, it’s unforgettable, in the way a dental appointment is unforgettable.

Walking into Whiskey River feels like crashing a party you weren’t invited to, hosted by two people who clearly don’t like each other, their staff, or their customers. Save yourself the misery. This isn’t a bar — it’s a slow-motion car crash with a drink menu.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Anthony Ticconi

Only go for drinks, but great prices, great drinks, top notch service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Riley Robertson

Awesome hang out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Deb Elston

Good all the way around

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Josh Doughan

Excellent burgers- great spot for lunch in Prairie Trail!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Whiskey Burger, Reuben

Molly Loftin

Excellent server! He went out of his way to suggest beers and make recommendations. Seemed very knowledgeable. Food was pretty good, as well! Overall, would give a 4.5 stars, but that is not an option.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whiskey Burger

Tracey Benton

Very polite,food was good and service was fast !

Lura Shelby

Love theduck

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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