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Top 5 dinner spots in Ames, IA
Hickory Park Restaurant Co. is one of Top 5 dinner spots in Ames, IA.

1. 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

Mike M.Mike Miles: What can I say that hasn't been said? I usually get the BBQ Dinner because it has a variety of meats, but the Saucy Southerner is a great (and cheap!) option all around.

Chinese Home Style Cooking is one of Top 5 dinner spots in Ames, IA.

2. Chinese Home Style Cooking

2702 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Asian Restaurant · Iowa State University · 14 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Miles: Try the pork and string beans! It's delicious!

The Café is one of Top 5 dinner spots in Ames, IA.

3. The Café

9.5
2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA
Café · Somerset · 73 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Miles: The desserts...oh my. I've often thought about going here just for the desserts. Try one! Try them all! Try anything and you won't be disappointed!

Okoboji Grill is one of Top 5 dinner spots in Ames, IA.

4. Okoboji Grill

114 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA
American Restaurant · South Ames Business · 20 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Miles: I had the top sirloin from the "lighter fare" menu with a helping of steamed summer vegetables. It was delicious and wasn't calorie-loaded!

El Azteca is one of Top 5 dinner spots in Ames, IA.

5. El Azteca

8.2
1520 S Dayton Pl, Ames, IA
Mexican Restaurant · South Ames Business · 23 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike Miles: My wife and I just moved to Ames from Texas and were very happy to know that there is great Tex-Mex this far north! The chips and salsa were memorable, but the whole meal was great.