Restaurants near Ames

“Saw them at a market at the Woodlands Sportsplex yesterday… and let me tell you…. I had some of the best desserts I’ve ever had in my life!!! It was so good… following to be sure we can get some more in the future.”

“Great food. Excellent service. The portions will feed two people easily. We take a lot home! It's the only decent place to eat in Dayton. All Dayton has is fast food and this gem. I recommend it.”

“We stopped by after dinner, my 6 year old was having a moment. The young lady was absolutely amazing with her and turned her mood around with her kindness!!! I didn’t catch her name, but she had beautiful red hair. We will definitely be back!”

“Seafood if you like seafood you seek out places just like this it was Cajun style Seafood so it was a little spicy but when in Rome you know how it goes but it was pretty good the food was cheap the waitress was good the service was excellent and the drinks were good I would recommend stopping ”

“Wow! Best burger I've had in a long time. Made with care. You can tell with the bun toasted on the flattop. I went with the Classic Burger and fries. Great service - the young man at the window was very attentive and the gentleman in the back obviously knows what he's doing back there. The fries were seasoned and delicious. The young man at the window noted that they rotate the types of fries they serve. Sometimes crinkle-cut, sometimes wedges, etc. Only one block off the highway. Will definitely be back next time we are passing through.”

“If you don't go here like every day of your life, you are highly missing out. The food is sooooo delicious. The pan dolce is fresh, the tres leches is to die for, and their tacos smash! Please, please, please go check them out. They also make beautiful cakes for any occasion. Don't keep sleeping on them.”

“I’ve been coming here since the beginning. Great food and great couple of guys! Keep up the good work!Parking: Share parking with a small store, plenty of parking.”

“Had a taste for catfish, mentioned it to co-worker told about Mrs. Anna's workersAnd how delicious it was. And I'm so happyI stopped by, the catfish/shrimp platter wasGreat! Ended my meal with Banana pudding,needless to say it was great! Thanks Mrs. Anna, I will be back to sit down and eat! ?”

“We were traveling through town and looking for a good breakfast place. Came across this place and stopped based on the reviews. It did not disappoint! Hubby got a plate with bacon and eggs, potatoes and beans. I got 2 flour tortilla tacos- one chorizo/egg and one sausage/egg. Everything was delicious. The flour tortillas are fresh made, soft and buttery. The service was great as well. Definitely recommend if you're looking for simple delicious home made breakfast.”

“I have to say this is one of the BEST Mexican restaurants I have been to, and i am very picky too since I'm used to good Mexican food in Houston.They hit the 3: Food, Salsa, and Drinks.The food is amazing. My husband had the parrillada, and I had the quesadillas.The salsa is good, but not spice. My 20 month old was dipping his chip, lolLet me tell you about the drinks! They are AMAZING!HIGHLY recommend this place. I think this is our new spot.”

“They took the time to listen to me and they had great service. I will definitely be going back even though I'm from Louisiana. The crawfish couldn't be any better. Thanks.”

“This was our first time trying this taco truck! They have awesome customer services! Food was so delicious and fresh. They accept card and cash. I would highly suggest to come here and try them out.”

“First time 12/27/23 and found them very polite and nice folks. Brisket was awesome, some crunch and big pieces. Fries were just as good. Will be back more soon.”

“Went on Sunday with the family and although the space was limited for dine-in, the food was amazing. Recommend the burgers and X-Large onion rings! They have a bar to choose your own toppings. Local restaurant, after one visit is now our favorite burger place near our home.”

“I have been going to Laura's Sandwich Shop since Laura opened it on Main St. Maria's ownership, and subsequent adapting the menu to her choices only make it a better choice for lunch. best place till i have seen .”

“Pueblos had a great atmosphere. We sat on the patio and there was live music. The service was excellent, the food fabulous and the drinks made the perfect addition. They have a large menu with quite a variety to choose from. I was surprised at the size of the menu. It took a moment to decide.Parking: Parking is beside the building. Probably 30 - 40 spots.Kid-friendliness: We sat on the patio and there was live music. A girl of about 3 or 4 yrs was feeling the music and just dancing her heart out. Her younger brother, maybe 18 mos was trying his best to do the same. It was heart lifting to watch”

“This is one of the only places that I will give a 5 star review (honestly people, slow down on the 5's....). The food is served buffet style and is reminiscent of my family's food growing up. This is the real deal if you love southern cuisine or soul food! The ox tail is ALWAYS on point! The fried pork chops are a staple and the squash! If you see the squash on the steam table, get it. Do yourself a favor and drive out to the country and get you some of this love. If you leave here hungry, it's your fault. Don't bring your finest clothes. Don't worry about your high heels. Bring an appetite and an open mind and enjoy this cultural icon. It just doesn't get any better than this!”

“The food is delicious and the coffee is tasty! I placed a to-go order for an iced coffee and they didn’t add the ice until I got there to pick up which is something I didn’t even realize I would appreciate so much. It was a 20 minute drive, so adding the ice last prevented it from getting watered down by the time I got there. This is a great, cozy spot!”

“I came in on a Saturday morning so I wasn’t able to try any foods they may have but I was able to get an iced caramel macchiato and it was so good! The ladies who were working the shop were super sweet and they had mini boutique that I could browse while I waited. I would definitely stop by again!”

“This place has an all you can eat seafood buffet on Friday night, and an all you can eat traditional southern Sunday brunch that is really fantastic! Salad and dessert are included.The seafood buffet is $20 per person, $19 for over 55 years of age.Sunday is around $12 per person, I believe.It's definitely worth it!”

“Simple, and well maintained buffet. Food is hot and maintained well by staff. Dining area very clean and well lit. Buffet has the standard items and no more, which I suspect helps keep a good price. 15 bucks including drink means I will be returning.”

“Really enjoyed this place...seen a bunch of my old buddies...i highly recommend getting a lemon drop...so good..the bartenders were nice friendly and lets not forget about how beautiful they are..will go back with my friends...got a pic of the moon when coming out...and we had the munchies and ate almost all of this plus mandwichesUpdate...went again is was a great night..tried a cherry lemonade made by Stephanie ...it was good...the bartender steph as i called her was really nice...hade a good night!!! Or should i say day!!! We had to be home before dark!! LolUpdate...outlaws is a great place to go..awesome place...stop by..have a drink..play a game of pool..shuffle board....and other games..”

“I order pastor and fajita tacos. They were very delicious. It was cold outdoor so he brought my tacos and even hot chocolate. Awesome customer service and will definitely be going back.”

“I got food for dine in by myself. I got a 12 inch steak and cheese on the cheese break with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoe, salt and pepper and mayo. The employees were kind. Some of the tables were a little dirty but I cleaned the one I sat at. I also got two macadamian cookies. My food was great. Cookies were amazing of course. The best ever! Would go back of course.”

“Everything we ordered was delicious, large portions and piping hot...good prices also! It was by far the best food I've ever had. In my opinion, no fast food can come close in comparison...and very few restaurants! We had the fish basket, bacon cheeseburger basket and boudain balls. The 3 fish filets were big and fried perfectly...juicy not dry and hard...there was so much bacon on the burger it was falling out...not tiny, hard, dried pieces...they were cooked perfectly. The boudain balls were nice sized and very tastey. The fries were piping hot and tender...not hard, dry end pieces.”

“It wasn’t bad. It was our first time there. The service was really good to start off but when our food came it was another story. My fiancé had a side of red potatoes and they looked like country potatoes or something else because they were not red potatoes. We asked our waitress and she said because they fried they looked like that. And after that the service was ehh.”

“Ribs are juicy and tender with an amazing flavor! ? pulled pork was perfect! I’m a fan of the dirty rice and I’m usually pretty picky with my dirty rice…Mac n cheese had a nice kick of flavor to it also! Very happy…I’d eat there everyday could I afford it and lived closer. Everyplace needs a Frank’s. Oh yea the brisket sammich is something special too!”

“Great food! Chicken was great! Food was delivered on time as requested, hot and ready to serve! Best of all, affordable pricing. The owners are friendly and willing to make it happen for your event. Recommended!!”

“I highly recommend the shrimp lo mein dish at this restaurant. The food is exceptional, with perfectly balanced flavors, succulent shrimp, and amazing portions. The staff is polite, friendly, and attentive, and the atmosphere is lively and clean. Overall, it's a great dining experience that I cannot recommend enough.”

“I believe the gentleman’s name was Joshua or Joseph. I wish I could remember but today he was doing his job very well and was very helpful and friendly. Date was 3/12/24 around 3:30. He deserves some recognition for his hard work. It’s hard to find employees like him. I deal with a lot of restaurants every day and he is one of the best.”