Restaurants near Kelley

“We refer to this as the bar in the "middle of nowhere". Nice place just south of Ames. The thick crust pizza is awesome! They have lots of unique and fun combinations. Several TV's to watch sports on as well as a large TV projector. Reasonably good prices and decent speed of service.”

“I am a salsa snob, their salsa is perfect. The taco salad, delicious. 10/10 reccomend.”

“We used to love this restaurant but every time we order there is something missing and they have a different excuse every time.”

“The BLT Panini is hands down the BEST sandwich I’ve ever had! All ingredients were so fresh and delicious! The peanut butter smoothie is always one of my favorites! Thanks for another wonderful meal 👍🏼”

“Very surprised by the atmosphere of this location. No one greeted me at all and it was my first time here. I had to greet them and ask them if i just wait here (pick up preorder) and i got a weird look with a yes. Only came for an order because my nieces and sil love this place. didn’t enjoy the vibe of it all.”

“Excellent food and fast service”

“Today I enjoyed the onion-ricotta-Gruyère Galette. Five stars, will be back Also recommend any and all savory pastries. I have tried carrot, green onion, tomato, potato and cabbage pastries. All are delicious. Thanks for this great addition to downtown Ames.”

“This restaurant is my guilty pleasure food to eat. Pancakes are something I would never go to a restaurant for but OHH!!! These pancakes taste like dessert! Everything I’ve tried has been great. Prices are fabulous. Staff are friendly. Service is quick. Haven’t tried the non-breakfast items but why would you when there’s PANCAKES! Only negative is they aren’t open for dinner during the week. Oh and the coffee drinks are great.”

“Good food and atmosphere even at 3 am”

“We love everything about Flight! Great service with super friendly staff! The food is delicious and the restaurant is clean and modern! Highly recommend the cheese cubes, burger, chicken bacon ranch wrap, sweet potato fries, and lemon drop martini. 😋”

“I live near Marshalltown but saw a TikTok from Rob Sand raving about the birra tacos. Of course I had to try them out (with no onions) when I was in town today. Soo good and lots of meat in them. I was able to make two meals out of one order. Only $13ish. Will definitely be back to try more options. Had a decent size menu.”

“My daughter's graduation was here and the facility was very nice! Modern, secure, clean, plenty of seating. Convenient bathrooms and vending machines and food stand.”

“1+1 has the best bubble tea and food in town! We love stopping by and the staff is so friendly! 10/10 recommend!!!”

“5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ To start, the food is amazing! Each dish was incredible! Everything had so much flavor and was put together very well. Portion sizes are great for the price as well. The chicken was super tender and juicy with just the right amount of teriyaki sauce, in my opinion. Each sushi roll was put together very well with equal proportions. Not too much of one ingredient to overpower the rest. The dumplings were delicious and perfectly crispy on the outside. Not to mention the sauce that came with them was to die for! The service was great! Our waitress was very patient and helped us figure out what appetizers to get, since it was our first time in. She explained everything in detail and her recommendations were perfect! She even made our drinks (I forgot to get a picture of the strawberry lemonade) and they were awesome! Inside wasn’t too loud or crowded and it’s laid out quite nicely. There’s even outdoor seating, which isn’t neglected by the wait staff. Some places tend to “forget” about the customers outside but they didn’t do that here. All of the staff were attentive and polite. Even with the bar being next to the table we were sitting at, it didn’t feel crowded inside and the tvs weren’t too loud. • Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen • Happy Hour Golden Salmon • Pork Dumpling with Dumpling Sauce • Philadelphia Roll • Edamame • Rock N Roll • Honey Rainbow • Ultimate Chocolate Cake • Turtle Cheesecake • Dragon Berry Mojito • Chicken Teriyaki w/Rice Pics in comments👇🏻”

“the food was amazing, very friendly staff”

“The fruit parfait crepes are to die for!”

“Tasty pho and boba tea. The place was busy and Jimmy provided excellent service. Very impressive work. Thank you for making it a great experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“So appreciative for the fantastic mocktails available. The staff is amazing and the atmosphere is stellar. Love visiting!”

“Finally, a tenderloin that isn't the same old boring tenderloin. The spicy tenderloin was amazing! Make sure you ask for an exercise of sauce for more dipping”

“Great food in an unassuming space. Tuna and salmon were really fresh. Lots of choices for toppings. Flavors were some of the best I’ve had anywhere around here. Will definitely be returning.”

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

“food is always good and they have the best frozen margaritas”

“I have never had anything in this genre better in Ames. I am from over an hour away and Le’s is a must for us. I recommend the steamed dumplings, spring rolls, Le’s fried rice, pig ears, and actually everything I have ever had is great! The owners, help, and cooks are really kind and polite.”

“food is always good and they have the best frozen margaritas”

“One of my favorite places! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. The sandwiches are top notch, and the restaurant is so clean! Can’t say enough great things about this place!”

“Delicious food! I had a bacon burger, fries with salt and pepper, and their amazing Brussel sprouts. I was easily able to find dairy free options, and the staff was more than willing to accommodate that need. They also have mocktails on their menu which is hard to find. They exceeded my expectation and then some. Highly, highly recommend!!”

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

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

“the best Dutch letters around! cookies...doughnuts...its all tasty!”

“The only place to get Tennents lager in The Midwest! Cool bar, great atmosphere, and on the day we went it was insanely hot out, and their air conditioning was running like a boss and it felt great inside. Great time!”