Buffets in North Des Moines/Ames

[StClone]

Leading a troop of HS football players to Ames/Des Moines in mid-November and have found for the money buffets work because of the amount and money, group size, food variety and seating options.

Have not checked in advance for all that is available, but need quality options for along I-80 corridor north to Ames.

 

[Gunnerclone]

The Chinese Buffett on 86th/22nd st in West Clive Moines Heights is the best.

 

[Gunnerclone]

I think it’s called Supreme Hibachi and Buffet.

 

[JP4CY]

Don’t know if you can get that age group in there but Prairie Meadows has a good one.

 

[CloneGuy8]

Pizza ranch

 

[Bluffers]

Pizza Ranch on Orlabor in Ankeny might be a good option for you.

 

[NWICY]

Pizza Ranch 13th St Ames (up by USDA)
HuHut (might not have enough seating though)
Mongolian grill

 

[IASTATE07]

I think it’s called Supreme Hibachi and Buffet.

That place is awful.

 

[baller21]

That place is awful.

Well it’s a Chinese buffet but I’ve always thought it was one of the better ones around here.

 

[FarminCy]

Having done this with younger sports teams Pizza Ranch is great if you call ahead and warn them.

 

[algonacy]

The Mongolian Buffet has a lot of seating and is a good location. Lots of variety in their food options.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Does the KFC in Ames still do the $6 buffet? Sketchiest KFC ever but damn that buffet deal was awesome.

Way too small for a football team though

 

[cycloneG]

Does the KFC in Ames still do the $6 buffet? Sketchiest KFC ever but damn that buffet deal was awesome.

Way too small for a football team though

No longer a KFC in Ames.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

No longer a KFC in Ames.

RIP

What's there now? Didn't Other Place and the Long John Silvers close too?

 

[cycloneG]

RIP

What's there now? Didn't Other Place and the Long John Silvers close too?

The KFC closed a little over a month ago and nothing has replaced it. Long John Silvers is now an Abelardos. The Other Place is closed but nothing has moved in yet.

 

[BCClone]

The KFC closed a little over a month ago and nothing has replaced it. Long John Silvers is now an Abelardos. The Other Place is closed but nothing has moved in yet.

The OP had a horrible location.

 

[mj4cy]

I miss Valentinos.

 

[ZB4CY]

The Mongolian Buffet has a lot of seating and is a good location. Lots of variety in their food options.

 

[SCNCY]

I am not sure if this is still an option, but the dining centers on campus offer prices so people who do not have a dining plan can come and dine in. When I lived in Ames, after graduating, I did that a few times.

If the dining centers still offer prices so the public can come in and eat, that would be a great option. A large amount of seating, a wide variety of food, supporting the University. If you call ahead, they may have a room you could reserve for the team. I know the Union Drive Dining Center had a room above the food court for this.

 

[Clonefan32]

RIP Ryan's.