23 Best American Restaurants near Polk City

“We had a party of 10 on a Sunday evening. Every aspect was great! Everybody had something different, and they all raved about their dish. Large servings. Fabulous $5.00 margaritas! One person who doesn't care for Mexican food had the chicken wings and raved that he had been searching for wings like these since eating some in a famous restaurant 20 years ago. Service was fast and exceptionally friendly. Great prices, too!Dietary restrictions: They have a selection for diabetics upon requestWheelchair accessibility: No steps to maneuver“

“Absolutely delicious! I had the Pineapple Chicken meal, which came with steamed rice, crab Rangoon, macaroni salad & a drink. Hubby had the Chicken Katsu, which came with steamed rice and macaroni salad. His chicken was so crispy and delicious. We also split an order of Spam Musubi. Everything was amazing and both were large portions, we both ended up taking part of our meals home. 10/10 recommend. Great prices and friendly staff!“

“We love the Johnston, Ia Texas Roadhouse their food is always great, and the servers are friendly and accommodating as possible. The only thing is when you have large groups, you can't be sat together !Vegetarian options: They have some vegetarian options they even have a vegetarian plate that i cludes 4 sides of your choice and its decently priced as well!Parking: Free parking. However, they get really busy, so sometimes parking can be somewhat difficult, or you may have to wait for a little bit!Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly and accommodating when possible!“

“I visited the cafe on Sunday and had a wonderful experience! I just moved to Madrid in August of this year so finding this restaurant was a blessing. Food was amazing, staff were kind and welcoming, and overall the experience left me in a positive mood. I will definitely be a returning, if not regular, customer!“

“Update: After a year or so since the previous review, we finally went back. This time it was easy to get a table and we enjoyed delicious food. Everything tasted fantastic and full of flavor. The only real downside is it's a bit pricey for small portions, but you're getting quality food. I've updated my score accordingly. For us, this would not be a regular visit due to the price point, but it will be for special occasions.-------Stopped by tonight for dinner around 7:15pm. 30 minute wait or immediate service at the bar. We chose the bar but sat there for at least 15 minutes without ever being greeted or waited upon. Ended up walking out. We'll try again with reservations to see how it goes. I understand being understaffed, but it was poor service too.“

“Ordered delivery tonight. Called the store because last time I ordered my pancakes were missing syrup. Just wanted to ask them to make sure they remembered it. Talked to Rob and asked him to double check for it before it went out. Mentioned to him I was moving and all my stuff was packed so I could t get to my own syrup. When my order arrived not only did it have 2 containers of syrup there was a bakery bag on top of it with a note “The moving process is always better with a chocolate chip cookie! Hope all goes as planned for you! P.S. I remembered the syrup!” In the bag we’re 2 cookies! Such a kind gesture in a time when people working in service industries are treated so poorly by many customers. Was extraordinarily kind of him to take some time out of his day to brighten mine! Sad I am moving out of Ankeny because this is the type of person I want to take care of me when I go out or order in. Thank you Rob for making my evening!“

“I was struggling to find a place for breakfast and found Sorriso and was very impressed. I'm on a protein only diet and they were very accommodating to my request. The service here is excellent and couldn't ask for more. This is where the locals eat if you want amazing service and great food I'd highly recommend you stop in.“

“Lively environment, service was a little slower but there were two people we could see serving the room, and it wasn't any worse than anywhere else we've been lately. My wife had a wrap which she enjoyed and I had bone-in wings. These were freaking good. We will definitely be back.“

“After being snubbed at Felix & Oscars for 40 minutes.We decided to go to bennigan's where we were treated like royalty we were seated right away we were waited on right away we got fed within 10 minutes of being there. Very highly recommend plus they got a lot of their old menu items back! Come check them out! Highly recommended by me!“

“Their food is delicious and they have a good variety of foods on their menu. We just tried their pizza and it is to die for ‼ The Manager and staff are awesome.. fun place. And if you are a bicyclist this is right on the High Trestle Trail great place to stop“

“Trailside Tap has an interesting and varying menu. I follow the Instagram page to see the specials each week and what is new. The outside patio really is the best in Ankeny and with periodic live music, there is more reason to visit than the food and beverage which happen to be excellent.“

“I love this place! It is a great place to go on Sundays to watch football. The patty melt was delicious, I will be back just for that. The fries were perfect and even better dipped in their homemade ranch. The beer selection was decent, I really enjoyed what I had. We will continue to come back.“

“Go there! Today! And then go back as often as you can!Locally owned and operated small business. Seating for maybe 40? Combination of booths, tables, bar. Plenty of parking out front. Handicap accessibility.We had the Douglas special and chicken fried steak and a cinnamon roll. Best of the best on all. Eggs prepared as ordered, crispy hashbrowns as requested, beverages refilled often. Owner stopped by tables a couple of times to check in.Clean space. Nice menu selections. Fair pricing. Our breakfast total was $35 and we tipped generously. There was enough food in the 2 orders for 4 meals.Check them out! You will be happy you did!“

“Great service! A manager opened the door for us on the way in!I saw a management going around to the tables after they'd received their food to make sure that everything was good or if they needed anything.Great teamwork, as I always say, employees reflect managements attitude.All of the employees seemed happy and enjoyed their jobs!!Foo;D was awesome“

“Stopped to get a quick snack for me and my kids of fries and a drink. Super friendly service, nice to my kids (gave them some cookies) and gave me paper towels to clean up when my hooligans spilled the drink all over. We have been here before and will totally be back again to support this great establishment.“

“It's just about the friendliest place we've been to yet. The food was great, I had the mushroom burger and fries, and they were the best fries I've had in a LONG time.. we started with fried pickles and fried cheese curds cause we couldn't decide , they were both great! My husband had the Bleu burger and really enjoyed it. Fresh ingredients are not brought in by Sysco ( a rare treat).We will definitely come back next time we are in Grimes.. quite a little gem this place is..“

“We stopped in on a very busy saturday night. We were actually seated pretty quickly. The service was absolutely amazing for as busy as she was. We unfortunately did not get to try the wings. But we all had sandwiches, French dips, clubs quesadillas. Appetizers, everything came out to our table hot. Everything came out fresh everything food wise and service wise was absolutely amazing. They needed to fill the table napkins and condiments a little more because we did run out. But other than that, everything was great. It was a great experience. It was a really great location we enjoyed it very much.“

“The fries are excellent although the last 2 times I went to B-Bop's the burgers seemed like they weren't cooked enough. Not pink but kinda soggy still. A good burger should have a bit of char a good example of this is at burger king. There was not enough sauce on the burger either. But definitely not a bad choice if you are hungry. If you have not tried the chocolate shake you're missing out. It's like what McDonald's used to have but a bit better even.“

“We have been coming to Chicken Coop for months on Thursdays for trivia and it is the highlight of our week! From their food (more specifically the boneless wings ? but never been disappointed with anything we’ve ordered) to the service we are more than satisfied every week!!! It has quickly turned into our go-to place on not just Thursday nights, but any night we are looking for some good food and a place to host our friends! Thank you Chicken Coop for being an always consistent and great place to be! And a special shout out to Julie for being so attentive and patient with our big group!!“

“Great food, drinks, and service at a small local bar and grill. Daily specials that can't be missed, including the mushroom and Swiss burger pictured. I had the Cowboy burger and it was tasty. The ranch is top-notch, and what Iowan doesn't love ranch! They also create a few other delicious sauces, including their Uptown sauce that was perfect with the onion rings. My only critique would be that the burgers were a little more well done than I prefer which made them a touch dry. But great quality beef. Staff were attentive and explained all the specials and options. It is a typical bar and grill layout with tables as well as a large wrap around bar.“

“The team at Cabaret is friendly, and the food selection is a welcomed plus in comparison to other bar restaurants in Ankeny. They have a great selection of sandwiches, including original and unique tenderloin options I highly recommend! If pizza is your thing, there's a good line of ingredient full and tasty options. Beyond the normal options found everywhere, you'll have more clever and appetizing options at Cabaret. The appetizers are good and sized as expected. Make sure to pair your evening with a cocktail off the menu, this is top notch. The vibe is good, better with a nice evening on the patio. The staff and people make this a place worth visiting if you're out. Very reasonable pricing and a fair amount of seating even in the peak hours.Vegetarian options: Cabaret has a meatless hamburger option that isn't the cheap black bean or compressed soy version. It's always prepared well and served best on a pretzel bun with some Cab fries!“

“4.25* (out of 5)Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4*03/27/2023I've stopped here a few times for Happy Hour on the way home from work and finally took the time for pictures to document the trip tonight. My wife joined me and we each enjoyed a half priced tap while waiting for our food.We ordered the Boneless Chicken Wings in sweet chili sauce (see picture), Bone-In Wings in Buffalo sauce (see picture) and Cheese & Bacon Tots (see picture). While the chicken wings had a little more breading than I would prefer, I liked both the boneless and bone-in - with the flavor of both being great. As to the Cheese & Bacon Tots, while there weren't that many of them - they tasted fantastic (creamy, cheesy and delicious) and were cooked perfectly.This place is definitely worth a stop for good food and value pricing - especially during Happy Hour!If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com“

“Wonderful caterers! At our wedding in WDM they took great care to label gluten free meals and stayed the entire time to set up, keep refreshing things, and clean up. Working with Mike was a pleasure- I wasn't in the state so he set up a tasting with my family and explained everything to them for me. They even make their salads in a certain way to accommodate picky eaters. Definitely give them a try if you're looking for a caterer.“