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The Cafe
Cafe
Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
2
Perfect Games
Bowling alley
Bowling alley, 2-story laser-tag arena & video arcade with a pizza parlor & a sports bar.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.6K reviews)
3
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)
4
The Mucky Duck Pub
Restaurant
Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
5
Cinemark Ames Movies 12
Movie theater
Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.
4.30 (1.3K reviews)
6
W & Z Mongolian Buffet
Buffet restaurant
Informal restaurant offering all-you-can-eat Asian & American fare, including sushi & grilled meats.
$ $$$
3.50 (1.3K reviews)
7
Red Lobster
Seafood restaurant
Lively chain restaurant serving American seafood standards amid New England-themed decor.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.2K reviews)
8
Cornbred Barbecue
Restaurant
Warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
9
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Pizza restaurant
Family-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.
$$ $$
4.10 (1.1K reviews)
10
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Mongolian barbecue restaurant
Chain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.
$$ $$
4.30 (1K reviews)
11
West Towne Pub
Pub
Sports haunt turning out creative burgers & American eats, plus trivia, in upbeat digs.
$$ $$
4.00 (765 reviews)
12
Whiskey River Ames
Bar
Upbeat haunt featuring American pub grub & lots of beers on tap, plus pool tables & drink specials.
$ $$$
4.10 (592 reviews)
13
Es Tas Bar & Grill
Bar & grill
Tacos & other bar bites are offered at this collegial standby, plus drink specials & pool tables.
$ $$$
4.30 (538 reviews)
15
Welch Ave. Station
Bar
Enduring watering hole featuring daily drink specials, live DJs, pool tables & big-screen TVs.
$ $$$
4.60 (419 reviews)
16
Time Out
Bar
ππ Fun bar with vintage arcade and pinball, along with more modern games. They all take quarters, and the bar area hosts various specialty nights, such as trivia night and karaoke. Reminded me of the 80s arcade Dark Star located in campus town.
$ $$$
4.70 (396 reviews)
17
London Underground
Bar
ππ Awesome whiskey bar. Manager was exceptionally knowledgeable and made this a unique, very fun stop during our long weekend here. If you have any passion for whiskey or just want to try something new, don't miss London Underground!
$$ $$
4.60 (394 reviews)
18
Furman Aquatic Center
Public swimming pool
ππ Lots of things to do, diving boards, slides (tube, bullet and kid friendly. Awesome kid area and a great lazy river. High and low dives, basketball hoops and swim lanes for those who want to just do laps.
4.50 (374 reviews)
19
Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - Ames, IA
Bakery
π«€ Went in for lunch today and they had already stopped serving sandwiches, even though they are open until 5:30. Thought that was very odd. Second time this has happened to me so make sure you call before you go. The decorated cookie we bought also looked pretty sloppy compared to the ones in Boone. I...
$ $$$
4.70 (345 reviews)
20
Bar La Tosca
Restaurant
Cool, stylish locale offering clever Italian small plates, craft cocktails & local draft beer.
$$ $$
4.50 (339 reviews)