Dinner in Ames?

[Clone up North]

This Saturday night I’ll be bringing my wife to her first game in Hilton (and my first game since probably 1995) and I need some help choosing a good place to eat after the game. I’m not interested in BBQ, or chain restaurants. My short list of choices right now are: Provisions Lot F, Aunt Maude’s, The Cafe, Tosca or Great Plains.

Any other thoughts/suggestions out there would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[farm85]

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I would suggest Dublin Bay. Keep in mind that most places will be pretty busy. Aunt Maude's won't take reservations for groups less than 4

 

[dahliaclone]

Has your wife ever been to Great Plains? Does she like pizza? Aunt Maude's or Great Plains are my suggestions.

 

[MeadForMyHorses]

If you're looking for BBQ, it's Cornbred on Main St. You can't go wrong there.

 

[clone4life82]

Great Plains is gross. Provisions is good. Went to the cafe a few weeks ago and had some really good food there. Been awhile since I’ve been to aunt Maude’s but it was always good. Never been to Tosca

 

[cyfan92]

Dublin Bay would be my choice, unless you were really craving a steak, then it'd be maudes

 

[2020cy]

Chili at TipTop.

 

[2020cy]

At least pregame.

 

[farm85]

At least pregame.

Depends on where their seats are located at the game...

 

[MeowingCows]

Provisions and Aunt Maude's. Easy.

 

[AgronAlum]

Get there early. The last time I was in Ames we got there like an hour and 30 before tip and ended up at Perfect Games because nobody could seat us in time. It was packed everywhere.

 

[Cyched]

Get there early. The last time I was in Ames we got there like an hour and 30 before tip and ended up at Perfect Games because nobody could seat us in time. It was packed everywhere.

Afternoon game, he said they'd be going out after. Getting food postgame is usually less of an issue.

 

[Cycsk]

I would add Wallaby’s to the list to consider, particularly with its great cyclone and other sports memorabilia on the walls.

 

[casey1973]

I rotate at going to Maudes, Cafe and Provisions. Just seems like the food at Maudes has slipped a little in the past year IMHO. Cafe, Provisions and Maudes in that order. All 3 exceptional service and atmosphere.

 

[thisISnextyear]

Ames Restaurant Week

Ames Restaurant Week is a new winter tradition celebrating local dining and giving our community a reason to bundle up and eat out.

discoverames.com

Just in case you are interested in the "specials" for Ames Restaurant Week...

I would suggest Dublin Bay. Keep in mind that most places will be pretty busy. Aunt Maude's won't take reservations for groups less than 4

This is a great list of almost everything mentioned here that links to all of the restaurants websites so you can check out menus and pictures.

 

[Cyclones8824]

I rotate at going to Maudes, Cafe and Provisions. Just seems like the food at Maudes has slipped a little in the past year IMHO. Cafe, Provisions and Maudes in that order. All 3 exceptional service and atmosphere.

I think all three are owned by the same people right?

 

[BCClone]

Go north to Gilbert and hit open flame. Grill your own steak.

 

[Freebird]

I’ve been wanting to try the new place that replaced Mullets. Haven’t been there yet so can’t recommend it but it’s where I would head.

 

[BCClone]

This Saturday night I’ll be bringing my wife to her first game in Hilton (and my first game since probably 1995) and I need some help choosing a good place to eat after the game. I’m not interested in BBQ, or chain restaurants. My short list of choices right now are: Provisions Lot F, Aunt Maude’s, The Cafe, Tosca or Great Plains.

Any other thoughts/suggestions out there would be appreciated. Thanks!

Wallaby’s. Is an option also. See big George.

 

[3TrueFans]

I’ve been wanting to try the new place that replaced Mullets. Haven’t been there yet so can’t recommend it but it’s where I would head.

It’s mid