Top rated American restaurants in Ames

Experience the best that Ames has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 19 places from American restaurant category.

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Aunt Maude's
American restaurant
Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.
$$$ $
4.70 (864 reviews)
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Provisions Lot F
American restaurant
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Flame and Skewer
American restaurant
👍👍 Very nice little place The customer service was excellent. Had the Prime Rib special and fried mushrooms.
$$ $$
4.50 (327 reviews)
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Texas Roadhouse
Steak house
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (3.2K reviews)
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B-Bop's
Hamburger restaurant
Retro drive-thru featuring a classic American menu of burgers, fries & shakes, plus vintage tunes.
$ $$$
4.40 (798 reviews)
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Boulder Tap House - Ames
American restaurant
👍👍 Bloody Mary and Nashville Hot Chicken with a side of cole slaw didn’t disappoint? The lettuce wraps looked awesome as they passed by on their way to another table. Huge beer selection. We will definitely be back to this restaurant when we are in Ames!
$$ $$
4.30 (1.8K reviews)
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Culver’s
American restaurant
Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
$ $$$
4.30 (1.4K reviews)
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Red Lobster
Seafood restaurant
Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.2K reviews)
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Brick City Grill
American restaurant
Roomy, family-friendly bar & grill with TVs, craft beers, burgers & other hearty American eats.
$$ $$
4.30 (1K reviews)
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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Restaurant
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.9K reviews)
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Five Guys
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
$$ $$
4.20 (391 reviews)
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Little Caesars Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
$ $$$
4.20 (331 reviews)
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Applebee's Grill + Bar
Restaurant
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
$$ $$
4.10 (1.3K reviews)
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Arby's
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
$ $$$
4.00 (785 reviews)
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The IowaStater Restaurant
American restaurant
Relaxed locale at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center with American comfort food & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.00 (308 reviews)
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Arby's
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
$ $$$
3.90 (619 reviews)
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Clyde's Gastro Diner
American restaurant
😠 Just horrible. Used to be a great place to grab a meal, take it back to your room, and enjoy it. Open until 10pm, it was a great place to eat after failing your midterm. Now the menu can fit on a note card and half the time the stuff on the menu isn't available. For example since nobody goes there n...
3.90 (135 reviews)
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Chicken wings restaurant
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
$$ $$
3.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Hy-Vee Market Grille
Bar & grill
Casual spot with a varied American menu, a full bar with a large craft beer list & Sunday brunch.
$$ $$
3.80 (59 reviews)
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