Places to eat in Ames

[burgcy]

A small group of cyclone fans is coming to Ames on Friday night and it has been a really long time since we have been out in Ames. Would some people throw out some suggestions of good places to eat and drink that are off the beaten path?

 

[cycloneG]

Cornbred BBQ
The Mucky Duck
Any place in Somerset

 

[Statefan10]

West Town Pub, Wallaby's, Jethros

 

[cytown]

Es Tas

 

[Cyientist]

I was impressed with Cornbred BBQ. I'm hoping to be able to hit that place up before bball games this winter.

 

[Buster28]

Mucky Duck offers some really good specials in addition to their regular menu. They're south of Hwy 30, just past Lowe's.

 

[Isualum13]

cafe beaudelaire
The Grove Cafe for breakfast.

 

[AttackOfTheClones]

The CAFE.

If you have any sense of taste. lol (no pun intended)

~ 10 minutes north of campus

You can order lunch in the back bar, or fine dining in the main section (casual attire). They also have a bakery/coffee area

We go there every trip to Ames. Excellent food, great service.

https://www.thecafeames.com/

 

[StClone]

beaudelaire
The Grove Cafe

The CAFE.

If you have any sense of taste. lol (no pun intended)

~ 10 minutes north of campus

You can order lunch in the back bar, or fine dining in the main section (casual attire). They also have a bakery/coffee area

We go there every trip to Ames. Excellent food, great service.

https://www.thecafeames.com/

Be prepared for a little wait, just like elsewhere. Good menu choices, excellent quality.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Provisions is my pick. I’m going there tonight I think.

 

[StClone]

Has anyone tried Rico's Tacos. Does this replace Taco Tyme? Reports are it is good.

 

[cycloneG]

Has anyone tried Rico's Tacos. Does this replace Taco Tyme? Reports are it is good.

Very good. The beef tongue is delicious.

 

[CloneGuy8]

You can always stick with the classics. Hickory Park, Great Plains, Dublin Bay

 

[Al_4_State]

Cornbred is excellent. Can't recommend it enough.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

The Y

 

[Frak]

If you want to watch some games and have some beers, I'd say Wallaby's. If it's just food and then maybe somewhere else for beers, I'd probably do The Café and then go to Whiskey River. Or Great Plains then walk across the street to Whiskey River.

 

[Typhoon]

A small group of cyclone fans is coming to Ames on Friday night and it has been a really long time since we have been out in Ames. Would some people throw out some suggestions of good places to eat and drink that are off the beaten path?

The Spice downtown has excellent Thai food and a bar.

 

[RealisticCy]

Cornbred is excellent. Can't recommend it enough.

Highly recommend the pulled pork, was kinda unimpressed with the rest of their food particularly for what they charge. Short trip to Luther to Whatcha Smokin' BBQ is better food at a much better price, IMO.

You can always stick with the classics. Hickory Park, Great Plains, Dublin Bay

I know I'm in the minority, but I feel like Hickory Park is incredibly overrated.

 

[Chitowncy]

Mucky Duck offers some really good specials in addition to their regular menu. They're south of Hwy 30, just past Lowe's.

Mucky Duck is fantastic. I second this suggestion.

 

[Buster28]

Provisions is my pick. I’m going there tonight I think.

Provisions usually has a really nice Sunday brunch/breakfast, too. Very nice atmosphere.