22 Best Sports Bars near Waukee

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Pally's is the kind of place you walk into and instantly feel at ease. Whether you're catching the game or just vibing to some great tunes, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming—never too loud, always just right. The drink selection is top-notch, with something for every taste, and the food consistently impresses with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can tell they care about what comes out of the kitchen. What really sets Pally's apart is the staff. Friendly, courteous, and genuinely attentive, they make you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. If you're looking for a spot that blends good energy with great service, Pally's hits the mark.“

“Absolutely love everything about this place! It's perfect for brunch, business meetings, date nights, and everything in between. The food is consistently excellent, and the specials are always worth checking out. The entire staff is fantastic, but Sabrina and Sanita truly stand out. They're incredibly charismatic and attentive, making every visit even more enjoyable.“

“I love this place, I use to work at the waukee location when they were open. And I'll always say it worth it to stop out and watch a game no matter what season it is! even though baseball season is when it's popping the most!“

“Great food and Great atmosphere!“

“Yanci was excellent ! Drinks were awesome and food was delicious and came so fast!“

“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 good, and atmosphere“

“Great Staff!! Very friendly and attentive even though they were busy and there were a lot of various activities happening in the area. Examples; Sr. Olympics, sports tournaments, State Fair arrivals, car races etc.
The food was great, nice selection and specials. Food arrived in a timely manner and was hot and freshly prepared.
Highly recommended ☺️“

“Great bar!! Best HAWKEYE bar!!“

“First time. Got service right away seated. Drinks were great think server was making not sure still great! Maddux (server) GREAT 👍 👌 made sure drinks and food was good. Great food and experience. Will be back for sure. For Pool and darts“

“Great service and the band was really good!“

“It is rare to be genuinely impressed with the quality of to-go food at a sports bar/gastro pub. This meal was fantastic!
Buffalo chicken Rangoon = fire! Amazing flavor/texture. Was perfect.
My wife had the pork tenderloin sandwich with macaroni (& cheese) and loved it.
My main was the surf and turf rice bowl and I have to say it is the best rice bowl I’ve had in a very long time, even from places much more expensive. No joke - this place exceeded all expectations and the food was perfect, from flavors to textures, the unique blends weren’t over the top, and were perfectly executed. Seriously, amazing food. Nice staff up front too and the place inside looks incredibly nice. Will be back to eat in when I have more time.“

“Great food and excellent service. Very easy to work with when planning an event. We tried a few different cocktails and they were fantastic“

“I always enjoy coming here, but Mert really makes the difference :) He’s always friendly, warm, and fast. When he comes to the table, he makes you feel special. His energy and kindness make the whole dining experience even better. Thanks to people like him, this place has become one of my favorites.“