Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ankeny

18 restaurant menus in Ankeny, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Uptown Food And Beverage Co
Uptown Food And Beverage Co
89/100 (980 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Armenian
Bar
Pub
Pizza
American
Armenian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza Buffet
Chicken Parmesan
Coffee
Onion rings
Mojito
Garlic bread
Philly cheese steak sandwich
Bacon cheeseburger
Meatball Hoagie
Hand-Breaded Tenderloin
Chicken or Beef Nachos
moscow mule
Pizza Sausage and Pepperoni
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Uptown Salad
Peppers
Italian Chicken Strips
Crispy Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Garlic Cheese Bread
American
Armenian
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Wig And Pen Pizza Pub
Wig And Pen Pizza Pub
86/100 (343 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
American
Bar
Pub
Pizza
American
Bar
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fish & Chips
Deep dish pizza
Fish
Sandwiches
Fish & chips
Sit down
Italian
American
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
The Yankee Clipper
The Yankee Clipper
85/100 (669 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Never had the steak sandwich at The Clipper....told Jackie to leave the bread....Matt cooked an excellent steak rivaling the taste and quality of an..."
Lon Cloud
"Love this place! Staff is friendly and the food is good. Great place to visit and have a drink or..."
Enrique Negron
"We went there for lunch today and had a great meal! We had the “Frips” with Cajun seasoning and cheese sauce for an appetizer. I had today’s..."
Rachel Weber
"This is a cozy little local tavern. The food isn't fancy, but it's always good. The staff are friendly. It's a quiet, comfortable place to rest and..."
Gregory Fallis
"Stopped in for a quick noontime bloody mary. Good n spicy! Nice homey comfortable atmosphere. Wife had a raspberry mule. Had to leave because they..."
Troy McGahuey
"Indian tacos on Tuesdays nights are top notch, as a big guy with a big appetite 2 alone nothing else fills me up more than enough, great portions and..."
Caleb Monroe
"To the people out there complaining about the service, when you come here the wait is expected. Have you ever noticed how hard those servers are..."
Tim Overton
"Bar in uptown Ankeny with good food. Definitely a regulars spot it appeared. Bartender was having to do it all when we were there on a Sunday..."
Min Johnson
Jethro's Bbq Lakehouse
Jethro's Bbq Lakehouse
83/100 (781 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Barbecue
Bar
Barbecue
American
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Onion rings
Chicken Wings
Quesadillas
Pork Tenderloin
ice tea
Fried Pickles
Pasta
Waffle Fries
Salad
Red Beans and Rice
Wings
Brisket Platter
Mac and cheese
Loaded Bloody Mary
Ribs
Jalapeño Corn
Nachos
Boss Hog
Jethro's Wing Combo
Pork Tenderloin
Jethro's BBQ
Jambalaya
Jasper's Jumbo Chicken Fried Steak
Amazing Slow Smoked Wings
Red Beans and Rice
Fish
BBQ Bulldog Burger
Sandwiches
Pork
Bayou Pickle Chips
Burger
Pulled Pork
Lemonade
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Jethro’s BBQ in Ankeny, very similar to other locations in Des Moines metro area. All of the food is really good, especially their smoked meats...."
Adam C.
"We showed up for lunch with a team of younger baseball players, coaches, parents, and siblings. We had just over an hour and we knew it might be..."
Jon Pembroke
"This is the breakfast nachos. So good. I got turkey and it was great. The sauce in the bottom was the best..."
Dee Large
"All satisfied. Short 15 min wait for party of 9 on a Sunday. Employees working hard and hustling. Expect to wait and have cups empty for a bit bc..."
Tommy Gonzales Evyann Gonzales
"You know it's good when the lot is full at lunchtime in the middle of the week. We had great service and a great meal. We had boneless wings and..."
Steve Snyder
"This is one of those spots where I work my way through the entire menu. One meal at a time. A definite must for any BBQ..."
Brian Lowrance
Benchwarmers
83/100 (830 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
American
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Quesadilla
Cheese Sticks
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
Nachos
Southwest Egg Rolls
Dale's Pale Ale
Pretzel Breadsticks
Deep Fried Cheeseburger
Wings and Fries and Burger and Fries
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Chicken Coop
The Chicken Coop
81/100 (964 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Brew Pub
Pub
American
Brew Pub
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Wings
Burger
Sit down
American
Brew Pub
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Wheel House Pizzeria & Pub
Wheel House Pizzeria & Pub
81/100 (324 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pizza
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille
Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille
78/100 (1562 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
The Sports Page
The Sports Page
77/100 (732 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
American
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Olivia was our server, very polite and attentive. Food was fresh and arrived promptly. Our first date was there 7 years ago, and the food was every..."
Brian Benjamin
"Food is always good, wish they would provide a slightly larger plate for a sandwich and fries as it seems the moment you start to lift something off..."
John Brodersen
"Definitely a hidden gem up on the North Side of Ankeny. Very upbeat, courteous staff and the food is always good. Worth passing by all the franchise..."
Terry Murphy
"Went with some co-workers during lunch and got the Cuban. It was very good and our server was prompt with service. Will definitely go..."
Austin Russo
"Ordered lunch to pickup today from the Ankeny location for me and some coworkers; not only was the food fantastic but the lady (didn’t get name)..."
Ashley Loeffelholz
"I only gave sports page 5 stars bcs of their amazing hosting staff. Every time i go here i always find the hosts to be excellent. However one of the..."
emily johnson
"The food is always great but it’s the people that keep me coming back 😊 love this..."
Deanna Everson
The Fletcher
The Fletcher
75/100 (1428 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Nachos
Alfredo
Sandwiches
Burger
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
"The best Brussel sprouts I have ever had the brisket quesadilla was very good as well and the loaded Nachos delicious as well. Great atmosphere..."
David Senter
"Found this place by accident. And man what a great find. The wife and I had a great time, food was delicious, drinks nice and strong and the flour..."
Mauricio Verastegui
"I recently hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner here. I am over 2 hours away from the Fletcher, and reserved and booked a banquet room, sight unseen. I..."
Heather Morrison
"Had a great dinner out with the family. The server was polite and entertaining. The food was delicious without a long wait. They had a nice drink..."
Jason Kems
The Whiskey House And Bourbon Grill
The Whiskey House And Bourbon Grill
73/100 (939 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Late Night
Drinks
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Whiskey River Ankeny
Whiskey River Ankeny
72/100 (1798 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
American
Pub
Burger
Salad
Fish
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
"Big selection and fair prices, variety of locals and travelers all treated well. Burgers are great and portions are filling. Just save room for a..."
Jeremy Profitt
"Had a wonderful experience with both Gale and Noah as servers. Great people and a great environment. They both greeted us with hospitality and warm..."
Caine Patterson
"They have outside rooftop seating. It was a nice view from the rooftop. Food was tasty,.staff was friendly and..."
Joel Rybolt
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
71/100 (1862 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Nachos
Queso
Fish
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great Southwest-style food with lots of menu variety. To-go portions are consistent with their in-restaurant sizes. Fast turnaround, but they did get..."
Yvette Clausen
"Stopped by for the first time today (not from town) for lunch today. Couldn't believe how amazing the Chips and Queso are. Food over all, very good..."
Cody Pickering
"Stopped for a quick dinner on our way home, service was good and food was fresh. The guacamole was delicious along with the seasoned chips. We would..."
Steve A
"Picture is of half eaten Shredded Chicken Nachos with the chips on the side. Great flavor and amazing customer service. Love Fuzzy's! Visited..."
Stone K
"Really tasty with a variety of menu items. Tonight we got breakfast tacos with chorizo, potatoes, eggs and cheese in a flour shell. Also ordered the..."
Aleeta
Old Chicago
Old Chicago
70/100 (586 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pizza
Pizza
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Wings
Sit down
American
Bar
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Mid-range
"This is my go-to every time we visit Iowa! Love the variety of wing sauce, Spinach dip & chips. The personal sized pizza dish is the..."
DLAT69 “FelixMadCat”
"Love Ankeny Old Chicago! Great service and Kelsey Brown is the best at hosting and serving. Doesn't hurt how personable she and her staff..."
Jeff Hummel (Gadget)
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
70/100 (2426 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Wings
Chicken Sandwich
Traditional Wings
ckn Tenders & Pop Shrimp
Cheddar Cheese Curds
Grilled Chicken Buffalitos
mt Dew Legendary Long Island
Mango Habanero Wings and Fries with Truffalo Wings
New Beer on Tap
30 Count Boneless Wings
Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken Ranch
Wings
Boneless Wings with Honey BBQ Sauce
Chips and Salsa & Street Tacos
Raw chicken
Double Cheeseburger Combo
Philly Cheese Steak
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Fries with Cheese
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Nashville Hot Chicken
Sit down
American
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Stopped by tonight to see if this place had started sucking less. This used to be one of our favorite spots, but the last 2 years things had gone so..."
Brian Slagter
"It took a while to get our order, but everything was hot and delicious. We had the buffalo ranch chicken sandwich and wrap, and the Henny Hustle- my..."
Felicia Baltzley
"The beer is cold, the wings hot and the service fine. BWW is exactly what you’d expect from a chain restaurant. If you’re looking to watch..."
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Grumpy Goat Tavern
Grumpy Goat Tavern
70/100 (2111 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
American
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
American
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was my first time at the Ankeny location. We went on a Saturday night around 6 and did not have to wait. We had the fry flight. It was good...."
Karen K
"Absolutely wonderful time. Visited for brunch before heading home to Missouri. They had a one man band playing and he was absolutely delightful to..."
Ms. Christina
"Delicious brunch and really good Bloody Mary's. They have a variety of fun breakfast drinks! Great atmosphere. I had the Chorizo Biscuits and Gravy..."
Amanda Taylor
"Great atmosphere, I enjoyed eating outside on the upper deck (2nd floor). Buffalo Cauliflower was addicting as a starter. Will feed 3 to 4 people...."
Tabitha Sands
"The staff is excellent and their food is top notch. We especially loved the hostess who gave us some history about Ankeny and invited us to check out..."
Dawn Blanchard
"I'm not sure what all the Karens and highfalutin egos that complained about this place were expecting, but all their complaining reviews almost kept..."
Steve Bruening
Applebee's
Applebee's
70/100 (2495 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Good food. Love curbside! Easy online ordering & the selection, especially the "sides" & "extras." The combo platter appetizer is a fave of our..."
E.P. Crets
"You know, say what you'll say about these style of restaurants but Applebee's is great because they serve a proper meal late. I chase storms with my..."
Michael Pare
"I have always had a great experience here wether it be dining in, curbside, or delivery through a third party. My 7 year olds love going here because..."
Laura Hinkeldey
"Solid choice for lunch or dinner. Blackened salmon was very good. This is not Louisiana blackened where its very spicy or sometimes salty..."
Chris Holden
"Tough to get a seat on Friday nights due mostly to the kitchen being so busy with carside-to-go. Several tables/booths must be left empty. We usually..."
Brian Ney
Chili's Grill & Bar
Chili's Grill & Bar
70/100 (493 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Southwestern
American
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fajitas
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range