Where to take visiting family in Ames

Nightlife

Della Viti

Food & Drink

The Mucky Duck Pub

Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.

Food & Drink

Roni's Mac Bar - Ames

Food & Drink

Cabin Coffee Co.

Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.

Food & Drink

Aunt Maude's

Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.

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El Azteca

Modest restaurant offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos & chili rellenos, plus a bar area.

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Boulder Tap House

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Clayton Farms Salads

Campustown

Tosca

Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.

Food & Drink

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill

Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.

Food & Drink

Hickory Park

Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.

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Cafe Diem

Campustown

Cafe Beaudelaire

Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.

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Morning Bell Coffee Roasters

Somerset

The Cafe

Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.

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Cornbred Barbecue

Warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.

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Provisions Lot F

Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.

Somerset

Wallaby's Bar and Grille

Contemporary game-day hangout with a deck serving American eats, draft beer & cocktails.

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Burgie's Coffee | South Ames

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Cafe Milo

Chic coffee shop offering artisanal coffee & tea, along with Wi-Fi & light daytime eats.

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Lockwood Cafe

Food & Drink

Flame and Skewer

Food & Drink

The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.

Old-school, wood-lined mainstay, open since 1979, baking pizzas with many different types of crust.