9 Best Sports Bars near Van Meter

“We just had great tenderloins at the 5th Quarter in Van Meter. It was our first time there. Clean, friendly, good menu. Maybe the best tenderloin ever. Obviously home done. Not overlarge but I still could only eat half of it. Friendly waitress. No downside for us.“

“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.“

“My son and I had a great time!!! The staff was amazing and food was perfect! 🐻 Down!!!!“

“I would highly recommend Caffereys! It does not only have great service, but it is a neighborhood bar that you can meet so many wonderful people! The staff is wonderful especially Marcy, Taylor and Kristin! This is like a second home for me. Regards, Shane“

“My lunch today at Saints Pub in Waukee, with two dear friends, was truly wonderful. My blackened salmon was tender and fabulous, and our server, Gerardo, was very helpful and attentive. Being able to relax on the patio on such a beautiful day was the cherry on top. We'll definitely be back!“

“I drive school busses for the Urbandale School District. I had a trip to drive July 2nd, where I took the varsity softball team out toward the Adel area to play a double header. For me, it was way too hot to stay and wait 6 hours for the games to play, so I sought out a place to sit in the air and have lunch till time to go. Usually it's Kum and Go but after finding the one in town center didn't have a sitting area followed by calling over 6 other places in Adel they didn't have close parking space for a school bus it wasn't looking good. Then, through Google, I stumbled upon Family Fun Center. I called, and Ms Mindy answered the phone. What a great person! Totally invited me to come up and have my wait out time there. She was there by herself till about 330/4 when a nice young man came into work. Ms. Mindy was wonderfully sweet, completely took care of me, and never once made me feel like I was wearing out my welcome. The bowling alley was very nice, clean and well kept. The food, as you can see by pics, was delicious. The lanes were maintained, and there's even a shaved ice stand just outside, too! Thanks so much, Mindy, for extending your hospitality. This over heated bus driver entirely enjoyed it and the food!“

“Great food and Great atmosphere!“

“The owner is an absolute saint, he is so nice and a great human being! However, the bartender Megan Hampton is honestly the worst human being I’ve ever met in my life. She was rude to me the second I walked into the bar, then she screamed at me, I went to another bar, and the bartender said Megan did the exact same thing to her and her boyfriend. She openly talks about using cocaine and other inappropriate talk around the bar. She is single-handedly ruining the reputation and good name of Poncho. If you don’t believe me, sit at the bar when Megan is working and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.“

“They've really tried to change in the last 5 years or so. They offer daily special meals like steak night (mondays) and taco night (tuesdays). The steaks are legit some of the best I've ever had. Served with very well seasoned grilled onions and mushrooms.

Always great service. Small hometown feel. Love it!

They could improve the beer and liquor offerings. Very limited and no taps.“