Upscale Dining

Aunt Maude’s – highly recommend!!!

547 Main St, Ames

https://auntmaudes.com/

Bubba – southern comfort

200 10th St, Des Moines

https://www.bubbadsm.com/

District 36

1375 SW Vintage Parkway, Ankeny https://www.district36winebar.com/

Django – French American

1420 Locust St, Des Moines

https://www.djangodesmoines.com/

Americana – modern steakhouse

1312 Locust St, Des Moines

https://americanadsm.com/

Stuffed Olive – great for small plates

216 Court Ave Suite 100, Des Moines https://stuffedolivedsm.com/

Breakfast

The Café

2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames

https://thecafeames.com/

Provision’s Lot F

2400 N Loop Dr, Ames

https://provisionsames.com/

Mullets

617 Southwest 3rd St, Ankeny

https://mulletsankeny.com/

1253 1300 SE 1st St, Des Moines

https://mulletsdm.com/

4518 Mortensen Rd Suite 101, Ames https://mulletsames.com/

Drake Diner – classic diner

1111 25th St, Des Moines

https://drakediner.com/

Main Street Café and Bakery

2510 SW White Birch Dr #1,2, Ankeny

801 Grand Ste 370, Des Moines https://mainstreetcafeandbakery.com/

Coffee

Café Diem

229 Main St, Ames

2005 S Ankeny Blvd Suite 800, Ankeny

http://cafe-diem.com/

Smokey Row Coffee

1530 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny

1910 Cottage Grove, Des Moines

https://smokeyrow.com/

Deli

Scenic Route Bakery

350 E Locust St Suite 104, Des Moines https://scenicroutebakerydsm.com/

Northern Vessel;

1201 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines https://www.northernvessel.com/

Manhattan Deli – highly recommend!!!

3705 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines https://hansensmanhattandeli.com/

Palmers Deli

2843 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines https://ingersoll.palmersdeliandmarket.com/

Casual Dining

Sweet Caroline’s

316 Main St, Ames

https://sweetcarolinesames.com/

Machine Shed

11151 Hickman Rd, Urbandale https://machineshed.com/urbandale/

Dublin Bay Irish Pub

320 S 16th St, Ames

https://dublinbayames.com/

Flight Bar and Grille

N US Hwy 69 Suite 931, Huxley https://flightbarandgrille.com/

Wallaby’s Bar and Grille

2733 Stange Rd, Ames https://www.wallabysbarandgrille.com/

Fong’s Pizza – open late on Friday and Saturday

223 4th St, Des Moines

https://fongspizza.com/

Iowa Tap Room – serves all Iowa Craft Beer

215 E 3rd St, Des Moines

https://iowataproom.com/

Zombie Burger and Drink Lab

300 E Grand, Des Moines

https://www.zombieburgerdm.com/

Italian

Latin King

2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines https://www.latinkingdsm.com/

Baratta's

2320 S Union St, Des Moines

https://barattas.com/

Mexican

El Azteca

2727 Stange Rd, Ames

2120 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames

https://www.elaztecaames.com/

La Casa Maya

631 Lincoln Way, Ames

BBQ

Cornbred- BBQ

526 Main St #106, Ames

https://cornbredbbq.com/

Smoky D’s BBQ

5055 NW 2nd St, Des Moines

https://smokeydsbbq.com/

Whatch Smokin BBQ & Brew

403 Iowa Ave, Luther

https://www.whatchasmokinbbq.com/

Jethro’s BBQ

Ames: 1301 Buckeye Ave, Ames

Lakehouse: 1425 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny

Downtown: 721 3rd St, Des Moines

Southside: 4337 Park Ave, Des Moines

Pork Chop Grill: 5950 86th St, Johnston

Jambalaya: 9350 University Ave, West Des Moines

Bacon Bacon: 1480 22nd St, West Des Moines https://jethrosdesmoines.com/

Seafood/Sushi

Waterfront Seafood

2900 University Ave, West Des Moines

2414 SE Tones Dr, Ankeny https://waterfrontseafoodmarket.com/

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill

303 Locust St, Des Moines

https://splash-seafood.com/

Wasabi

926 S 16th St, Ames

2707 Kent Ave, Ames (Somerset)

1615 SW Main St #100, Ankeny

8481 Birchwood Ct, Johnston

9500 University Ave #2101, West Des Moines https://wasabidsm.com/

Fun bars

*serve food

High Life Lounge/El Bait Shop* same kitchen, different vibes 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines

https://thehighlifelounge.com/ https://elbaitshop.com/

Johnny’s Hall of Fame*

302 Court Ave, Des Moines

https://johnnyshalloffame.com/

Up-Down – arcade bar

500 E Locust St, Des Moines https://updownarcadebar.com/des-moines/

Whiskey River*

134 Main St, Ames

https://whiskeyriveronmain.com/

1350 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny https://whiskeyriverankeny.com/

Shorty's

enter from the alley door behind Rocca

208 Court Ave, Des Moines

Breweries

Torrent Brewing Company

504 Burnett Ave, Ames

https://torrentbrewingco.com/

Confluence

1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines https://www.confluencebrewing.com/

Alluvial Brewing

3715 W 190 St, Ames

https://www.alluvialbrewing.com/

Big Grove

555 17th St, Des Moines

https://biggrove.com/

Lua Brewing

1525 High St, Des Moines

https://luabeer.com/

Fenceline Beer Lab

107 S Main Ave, Huxley

https://www.fencelinebeerlab.com/

Exile

1514 Walnut St, Des Moines

https://www.exilebrewing.com/

Cocktail Lounges

Hello Marjorie

717 Locust St, Des Moines

https://hellomarjorie.com/

Secret Admirer

110 SW 5th St, Des Moines https://www.secretadmirerdm.com/

Good News Darling – reservations available 7 days in advance, check-in at Hello Marjorie

717 Locust St, Des Moines https://www.exploretock.com/good-news- darling

Mulberry Street Tavern – in the Surety Hotel

206 6th Ave, Des Moines

https://suretyhotel.com/mulberry-street- tavern/

Attractions

Iowa State University - Memorial Union, Central Campus, Museums

2229 Lincoln Way, Ames

www.iastate.edu

Reiman Gardens

1407 University Blvd, Ames

https://reimangardens.com/

Inside Golf and Games - Golf, Axe Throwing, Duck Pin Bowling 2801 Grand Ave (North Grand Mall), Ames

https://insidegolfandaxe.com/

Ricochet

400 Locust St Suite 105, Des Moines https://www.ricochetsocial.com/

Lumber Axe – challenge Jodi if you’re brave

338 SW 6th St, Des Moines

https://www.lumberaxedsm.com/

Smash Park

6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines https://smashpark.com/west-des-moines/

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines

https://www.blankparkzoo.com/

Living History Farms

11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale

https://www.lhf.org/

Des Moines Botanical Garden

909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/

Science Center of Iowa

401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines https://www.sciowa.org/

Shopping

Outlets of Des Moines

81 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona https://www.outletsofdesmoines.com/

Historic Downtown Ames

304 Main St, Ames

https://amesdowntown.org/

Jordan Creek Town Center

101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines https://www.jordancreektowncenter.com/en/

Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area