Restaurant’s in Ames
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Avoid Hickory Park. Overrated. Was fantastic years ago in their old smaller locations.
I was in town for biz and this was a nice lunch spot: https://cafebeaudelaire.com/
Certain things are ok at Hickory Park and it is dirt cheap. Burgers and sandwiches are decent, but I would avoid some of the more tedious BBQ options like ribs and brisket. Those were horrible. If you are taking kids, they will love it and enjoy the ice cream selection.
I don't know anything about the new Jethros there, but in my experience the newer locations are not as good as some of the older ones/original.
I don't know anything about the new Jethros there, but in my experience the newer locations are not as good as some of the older ones/original.
Haven’t lived there since 2014, but at that time The Cafe was great and if you wanted a little nicer dinner, Aunt Maude’s which had the same ownership was also quite good
The best bbq in town is Cornbread which is in the old downtown area. Their family style ordering is awesome as you can order by the 1/4 pound. I’d recommend all of their meats - pork shoulder, brisket, burnt ends, sausage (hot and mild), turkey, and ribs are so good. Sides are really good too depending on your preference.
There is a Jethro’s on Duff that has an arcade lay out so might be good for the kids to do that if you have an extended time between games to kill time. Their food is ok but if me, I always go to Cornbread for their menu, full bar with a nice craft beer selection.
There is a Jethro’s on Duff that has an arcade lay out so might be good for the kids to do that if you have an extended time between games to kill time. Their food is ok but if me, I always go to Cornbread for their menu, full bar with a nice craft beer selection.
A friend of mine also think Great Plains pizza is the end all be all. Their selling point is the “pizza bones” at the end of the slice you dip in honey. It was okay. Something different.
Cut him some slack. He is communicating in the native language of Ames so they would understand.
It was a reference to the apostrophes thread from earlier this week. My lame attempt at witty humor.
You would think a school with a strong ag program would have some amazing farm to table restaurants and at least one really good steakhouse affiliated to some degree with getting food from the school
Anyone in Ames willing to do that? Seems like you should
Anyone in Ames willing to do that? Seems like you should
Go to the North location of El Azteca. They have a shrimp and pineapple dish that is amazing. The North location is also by Brick City Grill which is a nice burger spot. There's a bunch of other stuff around that area. Can't remember the name of the little neighborhood area but if you map search El Azteca it'll bring up 2 locations. South is not as good. Go to the North one.
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My friend also maintains that Ames has hands down the best chinese food in the state, due to engineering student population. I've not had it so I cannot verify, but I trust him.
Here is the yelp page. It does look delicious if you scroll through the pics.
And the crew chooses Old Chicago. I guess I’ll get drunk!Here is the yelp page. It does look delicious if you scroll through the pics.
Dood. I am disappoint. Oh well, probably best if you have a bunch of kids.
Just don’t get so tipsy that you tear your neighbor’s fence down when you get home!
