17 Best American Restaurants near Van Meter

5th Quarter Sports Bar • $
420 Mill St, Van Meter

Customers` Favorites

Championship Onion Rings
Grilled Breaded Chicken
Kraft Mac and Cheese
Mozzarella Sticks
Fried Tenderloin
Chicken Wings
Cheese Sticks
Fried Pickles
Pizza Burger
French Fries

“Delicious food, a great drink selection, and a fun crowd! The staff is amazing and always makes the experience even better. Definitely a must-visit spot!“

4.5 Superb71 Reviews
Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster American • $$$
9500 University Ave Suite 1118, West Des Moines - 7.54 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer Cheese and Smoked Sausage Soup
Chicken Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Bowl Beer Cheese Soup
Charbroiled Oysters
Caesar Side Salad
Guesthouse Steak
Beef Stroganoff
Trout Almandine
Braised Carrots

“Our first time here and certainly won’t be the last. The atmosphere is perfect. Upscale menu with an approachable feel. Decor matches the menu perfectly. Danielle, the GM, gave us the perfect welcome. I wish I remembered our server’s name, as she was delightful and incredibly helpful. The Wisconsin old fashioned was recommended to us — and for good reason. They also had a few Athletic n/a beers, which is always appreciated. We started with the cheese curds and a half dozen charbroiled oysters. Wow, both were incredible. My husband had the pork shank with au gratin mushrooms per our server’s recommendation. Both were great, but he couldn’t get over how perfectly prepared the pork was. I was between a few choices and settled on the lobster roll. It was warm and buttery — truly melt in your mouth perfection. The salt and vinegar fries were a great side, though I was too full to put a dent in them. Our server showed us the dessert menu, and boy, I wish we had room. The pull tabs were such a fun addition to the experience. We can’t wait to return.“

4.5 Superb142 Reviews
Patrick's Restaurant American • $
211 S 7th St C, Adel - 6.51 miles

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2 Eggs Hashbrowns Ham and Biscuits and Gravy
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Homemade Onion Rings
Cherry Cheesecake
Breaded Mushrooms
Chicken Sandwich
Fish Sandwich
French Toast
Cheese Pizza

“Today we stopped in as we were camping in the area. The restaurant was very clean and well maintained. The food was hot and delicious. The service was more than impeccable and want to say a BIG THANK YOU to our waitress Angie for being extremely kind to our family. If you read this I hope you know how much your kindness meant to us and made our day!“

4.3 Superb42 Reviews
Kue'd Smokehouse Barbecue • $
245 E Hickman Rd, Waukee - 7.27 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Burnt Ends Mac & Cheese Cole Slaw Cornbread
Flatliner Potatoes
Chopped Chicken
Kue'd BBQ Beans
Redneck Nachos
2 Meat Plate
Mac N Cheese
Baked Beans
BBQ Sampler
BBQ Meats

“They catered lunch for a sales meeting I hosted in West Des Moines. We selected Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mac n Cheese and Kue salad. Food was excellent! It was hot and delicious. On site set was great and helpful to walk into a lunch ready to go. I'm looking forward to eating in sometime, but I HIGHLY recommend them for catering needs.“

4.7 Superb110 Reviews
Ambro's Roadhouse Bar & Grill • $
917 Guthrie St, De Soto - 3 miles

Customers` Favorites

The De Soto with a Side if Country Gravy
Dallas County Biscuits and Gravy
Loaded Hashbrowns with Jalape
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Highway 169 Poutine
Breaded Tenderloin
Chicken Sandwich
Bloody Mary Bar
Wonton Burger
Pretzel Bites

“Wait staff was super friendly and answered all questions. They had the best food we’ve had in a long time. 5/5 ⭐️“

4.5 Superb103 Reviews
Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee Irish Pub • $
50 SE Laurel St, Waukee - 7.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheesesteak
7 Burger Special
Huevos Rancheros
Mug of Guinness
Fish and Chips
Breaded Pork
The Hog Wild
Waffle Fries
Pub Nachos
Tator Tots

“Had a great experience Saturday afternoon! The Reuben was GREAT. It was up there with our favorite which we have to drive to Omaha for! Drink prices were super fair and the Guinness’s were poured right. We will be back :)“

4.5 Superb63 Reviews
Barn Town Brewing Brewpubs • $
9500 SE University Ave Suite 1110, West Des Moines - 7.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Crab Rangoon Chicken Sandwich
Neon Hazy IPA L E D Light
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Burger of the Month
Bavarian Pretzels
Rangoon Flatbread
B a Muddy Water
Onion Haystack
Poutine Burger

“Loved the fun atmosphere. waitstaff excellent. Best sandwiches ever. Iowa Gold Beer awesome.“

4.4 Superb122 Reviews
Blue Shark Ale House Bar • $
165 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines - 7.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Panko Crusted Cheese Curds 1199 Nachos Grande
Traditional or Boneless Wings
Beer Battered Chicken Tenders
All You Can Eat Wings
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Breaded Cauliflower
Loaded Waffle Fries
Southwest Eggrolls
Blue Shark Chopped
Fried Cheese Logs

“yes.....HOWEVER it's hit OR MISS!!! Sometimes it's literally freezing in there. and today.. well... today 😡🙄 Stopped in for a late lunch on my way home. I was so excited the overhead doors were open! Well, new shift bartender comes in and CLOSES THE DOOR. 🙄😡 If you have TWO tables who are sitting directly in front of the door, looking at you crazy while you struggle to close the door, maybe you should ask if they mind. I immediately CLOSED my tab. And the bartender just laughed about it when both of her waitresses let her know their tables were asking why the door was closed. It's Iowa, we crave days like this and being able to enjoy them. I would not have ordered my food if I knew the door would be shut, I would just go home and sit on my deck!!!“

4.4 Superb118 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
455 E Hickman Rd, Waukee - 7.39 miles

Customers` Favorites

Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Double Butterburger
Butterburger Cheese
Sandwich or Tenders
Cheeseburger Combo
Crinkle Cut Fries
Frozen Custard
Sourdough Melt
Fish and Chips
Sandwich

“For a Fast food restraunt it blows everying in waukee out of the water. Food never upsets my stomach, cus
tard is Fantastic, service is quick prompt and polite. Don't be afraid of long lines it moves very quickly. There is a reason they CONSTANTLY have people and big lines! The foods great for fast food! I LOVE their fish chips, nothing like the coast but 1px better than other fast food!“

3.6 Good60 Reviews
Gastro Grub & Pub Gastropubs • $$
1378 E Hickman Rd, Waukee - 7.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Steak De Burgo Poutine
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Brussels Sprouts
Skillet Cookie
Truffle Fries
Garlic Aioli
Chicken Pita
Vegan Burger

“Great food and drinks! Service was fantastic, thank you to Cory and Zoey!! The kitchen team was hard working!!“

4.4 Superb56 Reviews
Brickyard Burgers & Brews Bar & Grill • $
1802 Greene St, Adel - 6.87 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Mac and Cheese Pizza
Supreme and Sausage Mushroom
Tenderloin Sandwich
Traditional Wings
Barnyard Burger
Catfish Fingers
Fish and Chips
Steak Sandwich
Mac N Cheese
Cheese Curds

“Sliders and fries were good tonight !“

4.3 Superb76 Reviews
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The Kee

The Kee Bar • $
360 6th St, Waukee - 6.48 miles

“They have the best lunches, I had a chicken salad on a croissant , it was delicious. They make a great BLT as well, my co-workers order more then me, but they find everything really good, I even heard a delicious come from there mouths. Your missing out if you don’t try them.“

4.5 Superb20 Reviews
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill Sports Bar • $
2180 NW 156th St, Clive - 8.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Patty Melt and Onion Rings
Bacon Wrapped Poppers
Philly Cheese Steak
Wisconsin Burger
Chicken Wrap
French Fries
Cheese Curds
Side Salad
Taco Pizza

“It's a nice little neighborhood sports bar! Food is delicious and the staff has always been absolutely the best.

Kid-friendliness: The staff has always been so good with my daughter who loves to chit chat about what's going on with her and they are so warm and welcoming.“

4.3 Superb35 Reviews
Rube's Steakhouse - Waukee Steak House • $$
3309 Ute Ave, Waukee - 4.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ribeye Steak and Jalapeno Poppers Porterhouse Steak Texas Toast Baked Beans Baked Potato
Ribeye Steak Texas Toast Grilled Asparagus Sauteed Mushrooms
19 73 Sunday Special Sirloin Steak Dinner
8 Oz Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon
Mac & Cheese Jalapeno Creamed Corn
Broccoli and Cauliflower
Cowboy Ribeye Steak
Turtle Cheesecake
Stuffed Mushrooms
Steak Cowboy Cut

“Great night with Aaron And Elizabeth Deweerd! Food was great as always.“

4.2 Good73 Reviews
Hy-Vee Chinese Chinese • $$
1005 E Hickman Rd, Waukee - 7.78 miles

“Kudos to Hy-Vee for having many workers on Wednesday before TG. The parking lot was full but I was able to check out quickly. They were so prepared! Super great customer service!“

5 Superb1 Reviews
JC Craft & Co Wine Bar • $
1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines - 8.36 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Wings

“This is a really nice spot for really good food and drinks! They have a nice selection of scotch and the food selection was good. Service was a little slow but it felt busier than normal (maybe). Definitely give them a shot if staying at the Marriott!!“

3.9 Good7 Reviews
Saints Pub + Patio Waukee Sports Bar • $
87 NE Carefree Ln, Waukee - 7.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Jumbo Pretzels Full Order
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak
Sweet Potato Fries
Cheese Curd Burger
Hot Beef Sandwich
Blackened Salmon
Onion Tanglers
Chicken Wings
Classic Wings

“Jose is a great owner and will go above and beyond for his customers, he did for me with an issue that he immediately fixed, plus the food and drinks are amazing, I always stop here for a drink on the patio after a movie, will go back any time I am in the area especially for one of their award winning mules 🔥💯“

4 Good77 Reviews