12 Best Sports Bars near Elkhart

Kippy's Place Bar & Grill • $
364 NW Main St, Elkhart

Customers` Favorites

All Amorioan Bacon Cheeseburger
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Cheeseburger and Fries
Tenderloin with Extras
Chicken Fried Steak
Loaded Hash Browns
Sausage Sandwich
Cowboy Burger
Chicken Wings
Pickle Fries

“Great food, service, and bartenders! I was alone when I walked in and was welcomed by more than one person working there. Even other customers were friendly. Very comfortable. Will definitely make it a regular spot!“

4.8 Superb126 Reviews
Backspin Indoor Golf Sports Bar • $$
106 SW State St, Ankeny - 6.64 miles

“I have never been here but after following some of your reviews and looking at you online makes me want to visit!“

4.1 Good19 Reviews
Boulder Tap House Sports Bar • $
2732 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny - 7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger Fries \u0026 Shake
House Made Boulder Cheese Curds
Beer Battered Pickle Chips
Philly Sandwich

“We went to Boulder Tap for supper tonight. We're usually not trying new places people. I can't say enough good things about this place. Jennifer was an amazing server, with a huge personality. They were very busy, and she rocked it. The shakes were SO good. We all had cheeseburgers and fries. It took a long time to get our food, but we weren't worried about it. We were enjoying some family time. Without us saying a word, Jennifer talked to her manager, and they made it right with us. The burgers and fries were excellent. We also had the pretzel sticks with cheese sauce. They were fantastic. I highly recommend giving this establishment a try.“

3.9 Good119 Reviews
Guadalajara | Mexican Mexican • $
3215 Adventureland Dr, Altoona - 9.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Steak Chicken Fajitas
Steak Chimichanga Plate
Ground Beef Chimichanga
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chips & Salsa to Go
Guadalajara Burrito
California Burrito
Nachos Guadalajara
Parrillada Fajitas
Fresh Guacamole

“We love this restaurant! Always good service and food! Best margarita around!“

4.3 Superb211 Reviews
5

30hop

30hop American • $$
1535 SW Market St Suite 100, Ankeny - 7.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Truffle Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese
Bang Bang Brussels Seasoned Rice
Classic Burger and Fries
Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Crispy Fish Sandwich
Bulgogi Steak Nachos
Chop Chop Salad
Tater Tot Bowl
Yakisoba Bowl
Chips & Queso

“We really liked it. My wife had the Turkey Panini and I had the Nashville Hot sandwich, it was really good. The fries were very tasty as well, not to mention the great Selection of IPA’s! Service was spot on too with our server(s) being there right when we needed them for another round of IPA’s. Looks like a new “go-to” spot for us!“

4.2 Good202 Reviews
Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille Bar & Grill • $
2785 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny - 4.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger and Fries
Boneless Chicken Wings
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Prime Rib Melt
Boneless Wings
Fried Pickles
Cheese Curds
Cowboy Bites
Onion Rings
Quesadillas

“My wife and I went there Saturday evening for dinner, drinks, and a football game. Our waitress was outstanding! Can't remember her name but she is a 4th grade teacher.
Drinks were wonderful and lots of draft beer to choose from. We ordered a pizza and it was very good. Good enough that we are coming back Friday night to try taco pizza.
Thanks Cabaret!
UPDATE: We went last night and again, had a great experience! We ordered a taco pizza and wow, it was a surprise! One of the best, if not the best, taco pizzas we've ever had! Very good. Shocking really. Thanks again Cabaret!“

4.2 Good90 Reviews
Chicken Coop Bar & Grill • $$
1325 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny - 7.91 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jack Daniel's N Garlic Parmesan Wings
Cheese Curds and Garlic Mushrooms
Cheese Curds & Thunder Balls Baby
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Bone in Wing Basket
Boneless Wings
Chicken Wings
Irish Nachos
French Dip
Quesadilla

“Lots of variety. Flavorful and hearty.“

4 Good103 Reviews
Benchwarmers Sports Bar and Grill Bar & Grill • $
705 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny - 6.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wings and Fries and Burger and Fries
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
Deep Fried Cheeseburger
Turkey Club Sandwich
Pretzel Breadsticks
Breaded Tenderloin
Cheddar Nuggets
Buffalo Wings
Cheese Sticks
Hangover Fries

“My friend and I wanted a drink and a late lunch. After stopping in Bench Warmers several times and not getting waited on because the waitresses tend to pay more attention to bar patrons, we decided to give Bench Warmers one more try! We were pleasantly greeted immediately by Lisa that took our drink order and gave us time to check out the menu and visit while we were enjoying our drinks. The service was fantastic and always with a smile. We will stop in again in the near future! I think one other waitress finally greeted us as we were walking out the door!“

4 Good100 Reviews
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Jakes

Jakes Bar • $
605 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny - 5.52 miles

“Sure, it's a strip mall bar that's pretty much a dive, but I love it. Staff is surprisingly attentive and polite for how busy it can get and I've never had much of an issue with the clientele. Love coming hear to watch Hawkeye, Cyclone or Cubs games. Insanely low prices also. One of my favorite bars in the city.“

4 Good30 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
1001 E 1st St, Ankeny - 5.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce Pretzel Sticks with Beer Cheese
Chicken Shrimp and Potatoes
Bourbon Chicken and Shrimp
Chicken and Shrimp Dinner
Onion Soup at Applebees
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Classic Cheeseburger
Bourbon Street Steak
Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl
Fiesta Lime Chicken

“This place is the bee’s knees. Consistent fast fresh & friendly. Fair prices too. They’ll modify your order to make you something, even if it’s not on the menu. They used to have a burger I liked that wasn’t on the menu, but our server Levi knew what we were talking about and told the kitchen. The best service we’ve seen for a long while.“

3.8 Good154 Reviews
The Other Place Ankeny Pizza • $
2010 SE Delaware Ave Suite 260, Ankeny - 6.51 miles

Customers` Favorites

Guinea Grinder with Seasoned Fries
Country Fried Tenderloin Platter
Chicken Tenders Shrimp & Fries
Order Hand Breaded Onion Rings
Grilled Philly Cheese Steak
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
All Meat Supreme Pizza
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Loaded Op Nachos
Chicken Sandwich

“We had a variety of choices for an evening meal, and we chose The Other Place Ankeny. What a great pick! They had the right balance of everything we like in a restaurant.
The Food: we went with the Sampler for our appetizer. It didn't disappoint. The onion rings and fried mushrooms were delightfully delicious. The two chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks were prepared perfectly. House-made marinara, ranch, and honey mustard dressing served on the side were especially great.
While their menu is straightforward. We liked the SICILIAN pizza. It's a brushed garlic-basil oil, Italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, and mozzarella. Since they have been making pizzas for over fifty years they know something about what makes a great pizza. It had the right balance of toppings, sauce, and dough. This isn't some cookie-cutter pizza either. It has definitive flavors and tastes. Our drinks were there while we perused the menu. Seeing some of the cuisine coming out of the kitchen wet our appetite for our next visit.
The Service: Here's where they did well, with just a few faux-paus. Our server was on point with drinks and the kitchen delivered our food fast and hot. At the end of the meal, we asked for a box for the rest of our food. She had just a few tables and forgot about our request. She came back after checking on her other tables and asked if we wanted a box. Then she went to service her other tables before coming back. We then had to wait to pay our bill (which is done by her POS device). You don't know what's on the bill until your receipt is printed.
The Atmosphere: this is the way a sports bar and grill is done well. While there were multiple TVs, with a lot of action, (the NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, and Cubbies- who have been on a tear) were all muted. This made for being able to enjoy our meal and the overall vibe of the place. The eclectic choices of decor and signage made it interesting to take note of the whole place. The seating options were especially nice. With short and long booths, table and bar stool tops, and a bar adequately spaced made it that much easier to have a fantastic time.
The bathrooms are clean and well-maintained.
We loved our meal and bookmarked it for another visit.
Update: we went back, and boy did they impress. Everything was perfect.“

3.7 Good171 Reviews
Whiskey River Ankeny Bar & Grill • $$
1350 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny - 7.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Pot Roast Sandwich
Craft Beer Choice
Breakfast Burger
Mexican Nachos
Whiskey Burger
Fish & Chips
Onion Rings
French Dip
Grinder

“Fun atmosphere, bartenders/servers come to you which is awesome, makes it much easier to keep the drinks flowing. Bar does a great job throwing fun holiday parties and theme nights. Bar is well decorated and always fun to bring friends out to.“

3.7 Good187 Reviews