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1. Noir
4.7
Exceptional(104)
Price: Moderate
• Lounge • Ames
Noir is a prohibition-themed bar dedicated to bringing the class of the roaring 20s back to the present day. At Noir, guests enjoy signature cocktails, friendly staff, and live music from local musicians.
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2. Red Lobster - Ames
4.4
Awesome(16)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Ames
Booked 2 times today
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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3. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA
4.7
Exceptional(1256)
Price: Moderate
• American • Clive
Booked 53 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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4. Bar Louie - Jordan Creek
4.1
Excellent(6)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Des Moines
Booked 4 times today
At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.
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5. 801 Chophouse – Des Moines
4.8
Exceptional(3198)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Des Moines
Booked 28 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, enjoy beautiful views and excellent customer service at 801 Chophouse. We value our guests and want to give you the best dining experience possible. Our restaurant has only prime USDA steaks, paired with innovative side dishes and an award-winning wine selection from around the world to create an upscale dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Iowa. 801 Chophouse is the premier steakhouse in Des Moines and even offers private dining room options. Book a reservation online or via phone today.
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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines
4.6
Exceptional(903)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • West Des Moines
Booked 25 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in West Des Moines, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and 2024 Wine Spectator's award recipient, a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.
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7. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines
4.7
Exceptional(798)
Price: Moderate
• American • Des Moines
Booked 30 times today
The Stuffed Olive is about the entire “Martini & Tapas Experience.” From your favorite classics to new and exciting blends you’ve never seen before, you’re sure to find a cocktail to love on our vast martini menu. Add a warm, comfortable atmosphere, great wines, beers and top-shelf spirits, and The Stuffed Olive will become your favorite place to start, end or spend your entire evening. Our tapas menu offers appetizer-sized portions of globally influenced entrees, for a sampling and sharing dining experience. Pair tasty tapas with your favorite martini for happy hour, dinner or a late-night snack. We welcome you to sit back, relax, enjoy great food, good conversation and your favorite martini. Welcome to the Stuffed Olive!
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8. Wasabi - Ankeny
4.8
Exceptional(64)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Des Moines
Booked 3 times today
Wasabi serves the highest quality sushi and Asian dishes in the Des Moines area.Hours of Operation:Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 9:30pm.Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:30pm.Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.Social Hour Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm.
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9. Range Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
3.9
Excellent(305)
Price: Moderate
• American • Urbandale
Booked 5 times today
Range Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is casual fine dining establishment that combines prime proteins with signature cocktails, perfectly matched with each other. Our menu is crafted with locally sourced ingredients, the unique background of two talented chefs, and served by a talented team of servers and bartenders working to make your dining experience a Range experience.You can enjoy any part of our facility individually or come and enjoy all aspects of Range with friends, family, co-workers, and teammates. You can dine in our restaurant, cocktail lounge, or our indoor golf simulators. We invite you to stop in and see what Range is all about!
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10. Oceanside Grill
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2.0
(1)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Ankeny
At Oceanside Grill, we are committed to providing our patrons with the freshest seafood and steak around. We have excellent cocktails and menu items for all budgets.

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  • Mark
    Iowa •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was fantastic, I highly recommend the dry aged steaks. Dessert was decadent and the service was next level. My hats off the this establishment!
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    801 Chophouse – Des MoinesPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Des Moines
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    4.8
  • Rose
    Iowa •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was our second visit and service was good. Food was fabulous tasting. Prices are just right. I requested to be in a place away from a lot of noise or near larger tables occupied by families with kids since we were wanting to celebrate Valentine’s Day quietly. We were in the corner away from others only thing was we were next to the staff going in and out of the kitchen and you could hear their conversation but it was okay. Not too distracting so we did have a nice evening dinner. We will go back again.
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IAPrice: Moderate• American• Clive
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    4.7
  • John
    Iowa •23 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    Not fair to rate them on Christmas Day. Food was good but they were a little overwhelmed with the customer to staff ratio. Will definitely go back and try them under normal conditions.
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    Bar Louie - Jordan CreekPrice: Moderate• American• West Des Moines
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    4.1
  • Carol
    Iowa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    We were pleased to have our Red Lobster in Ames, Iowa open on Christmas Day as many dining venues were not. We made a reservation and were seated upon our arrival. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and polite. Our waitress told us her family of eight was sitting at the table across from us. Thank you for being our family on Christmas Day!
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    Red Lobster - AmesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ames
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    4.4
  • BradleyB
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 May 2024
    Flatbread pizza was awesome! Service outstanding. We were there early so not busy at all. Bet it's a cool place to be when a smokin' little jazz band is playing!
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    NoirPrice: Moderate• Lounge• Ames
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    4.7

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