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Favorite Restaurants in Ames

Favorite Restaurants in Ames

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Created by Christi Johnson • Updated On: October 25, 2013

After living in Ames for 2 years, these are the best places that I have found to eat.

Wallaby's Bar and Grille is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

1. Wallaby's Bar and Grille

3720 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Sports Bar · 11 tips and reviews
Old Chicago is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

2. Old Chicago

7.9
1610 S Kellogg Ave (at SE 16th St), Ames, IA
Pizzeria · South Ames Business · 42 tips and reviews
Fuji Sushi & Steak House is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

3. Fuji Sushi & Steak House

7.8
1614 S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA
Japanese Restaurant · South Ames Business · 29 tips and reviews
Olde Main Brewing Co. is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

4. Olde Main Brewing Co.

316 Main St (at Kellogg Ave), Ames, IA
Brewery · Downtown Ames · 44 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: Food and beer is great! Pretty much anything you order is delicious. Service could use some serious work though.

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

5. Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill

8.6
320 S 16th St, Ames, IA
Bar · South Ames Business · 43 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: Sister restaurant to Wallaby's. GREAT food!

Cazador is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

6. Cazador

127 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: Address on foursquare is wrong. It's 3605 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA. Love their strawberry margaritas, they don't use a disgusting mix like a lot of "Mexican" food restaurants. Service and food is great!

Hickory Park Restaurant Co. is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

7. Hickory Park Restaurant Co.

8.9
1404 S Duff Ave (at SE 16th St.), Ames, IA
BBQ Joint · South Ames Business · 91 tips and reviews
Panera Bread is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

8. Panera Bread

7.8
309 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA
Bakery · South Ames Business · 26 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: Everybody loves Panera, come on. When and if they have their chicken and wild rice soup GET IT. Their mac and cheese is amazing too.

Red Lobster is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

9. Red Lobster

7.2
1100 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA
American Restaurant · South Ames Business · 20 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: We've always had good luck at this place. I know it's not "true" seafood, but it's the best you can get in town.

West Towne Pub is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

10. West Towne Pub

6.7
4518 Mortensen Rd Ste 101 (at South Dakota Ave), Ames, IA
American Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: West Towne is going on the list for the boyfriend's sake. It's pretty much the same thing as Wallaby's (although I think the food isn't as good and the atmosphere isn't the same).

Black Market Pizza is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

11. Black Market Pizza

2610 Northridge Pkwy (at Kent Ave), Ames, IA
Pizzeria · Somerset · 28 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: GREAT pizza. We've actually had a couple mix-ups their with orders but they are always taken care of promptly and the manager is very friendly.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

12. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

7.7
637 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · South Ames Business · 26 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: Having worked at Cold Stone for 3 years it's nice to have something healthier and JUST as good. Good variety and a fun little toppings buffet. Check out their rewards card too!

13. Cafe Shi

823 Wheeler St Ste 5, Ames, IA
Asian Restaurant · North Ames · 5 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: Great for if you want a romantic night out and not your usual $8 plate (expect to pay about $15). Great service and atmosphere. Plus you get what you pay for with the food.

Stomping Grounds Cafe is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

14. Stomping Grounds Cafe

8.1
303 Welch Ave #101 (at Hunt St.), Ames, IA
Coffee Shop · South Campus Area · 54 tips and reviews

Christi J.Christi Johnson: Nice little coffee shop. All their food is simple but amazing. Great atmosphere to sit and do homework or catch up with a friend.

Cafe Milo is one of Favorite Restaurants in Ames.

15. Cafe Milo

7.3
4800 Mortensen Rd #101 (at Poe), Ames, IA
Café · 31 tips and reviews