Category: Iowa_DSM N (Ankeny Grimes Johnston Polk City)
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Al’s Dairy Freeze (Grimes, IA) Review
Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5* Service: 4* It was worth every spoonful – if you are in the area, you definitely want to stop and try one of your favorite desserts!
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Uptown Bar & Grill (Grimes, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 4* Service: 4* 04/30/2023 We have been back a time or 2 since my first post in 2021, but didn’t eat a meal again until today. My wife was hungry for a hamburger and thought they looked good the last time that we were there with…
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Flight Bar and Grille (Huxley, IA) Review
★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* If you’re looking for a great burger – this place won’t disappoint and is only a short drive north of Des Moines – with an awesome atmosphere and great service!
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Destination Grille (Grimes, IA) Review
★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* Modern, open atmosphere with great food and drink options. Click the link for full review, pictures and more details.
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Trostel’s Greenbriar (Johnston, IA) Review
★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3* If you live on the north side of Des Moines and are looking for a quality steak or seafood meal, Trostel’s Greenbriar has yet to disappoint me on food quality.
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District 36 Wine Bar & Grille (Ankeny, IA) Review
★★★★★ 4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* The building was quite impressive as we walked up and the inside lived up to the promises on the building’s exterior – this was truly a memorable dinner!
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Sol Agave (Grimes, IA) Restaurant Review
★★★★ 3.75* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 3*
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Charlotte’s Kitchen (Johnston, IA) Review
★★★★★ 4.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4*
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Fleetwood at Saylorville (Polk City, IA) Review
★★★★ 4.0* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4*
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De Rice (Johnston, IA) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* I had no idea this place had opened so close to our home. Went with a group from work today and loved it. The free soup and fried appetizer was very good, the service was friendly, the food was…
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Wahlburger’s @ HyVee (Grimes, IA) Review
4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5* Service: 4* 03/27/2023 Wahlburger’s @ HyVee (Grimes, IA) I’ve stopped here a few times for Happy Hour on the way home from work and finally took the time for pictures to document the trip tonight. My wife joined me and we…
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Wig and Pen Pizza Pub (Ankeny, IA) Review
4.5* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* 02/05/2023 My wife was hungry for chicken wings and found an article stating that Wig and Pen had some of the best, so we came back to try their wings while in the area. We started with a Bloody…
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Pagliai’s Pizza (Johnston, IA) Review
3.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 3* Atmosphere: 3* Value: 3* Service: 4* 01/28/2023 Pagliai’s Pizza We had heard about this place, driven by it several times and wanted to try it, so were looking forward to it when asked by friends to meet them there. We started with a Margarita (see…
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Backpocket Pin & Pixel (Johnston, IA) Review
4.67* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: n/a Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 01/24/2023 Backpocket Pin & Pixel Stopped here to meet a friend after work this week and was impressed with the beers and the atmosphere. If that isn’t enough to capture your attention, they also have an attached arcade area…
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Trailside Tap (Ankeny, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 3* Service: 4* 01/22/2023 Trailside Tap We stopped here for lunch while in the area as we had stopped before but hadn’t eaten – just had taps. An initial disappointment was learning that they no longer were a part of the Pub…
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Papa’s Pizzeria (Polk City) Review
4.25* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* We stopped here with my parents and 2 of our sons as we enjoyed a previous visit and thought my parents would like the pizza (they did). The group also enjoyed the humorous / edgy decor and signage around…
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Hacienda Vieja (Grimes, IA) Review
4.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 5* Atmosphere: 3* (loud) Value: 4* Service: 4* We stopped here because my wife read that they had the best margaritas in the area…and I’d have to agree after having one. The flavor was great…the sweetness was not overpowering and it didn’t leave that ‘fuzzy /…
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El Huapango Mexican Restaurant (Grimes, IA) Review
3.75* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 3* Service: 4* 08/20/2022 El Huapango Mexican Restaurant Although it wasn’t high on my wife’s list based on the exterior appearance, I talked her into trying it since it was relatively close to where we live. We started with a 28oz Margarita…
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Magee’s Irish Pub & Eatery (Ankeny, IA) Review
4.33* (out of 5) Food: n/a Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 06/25/2022 The exterior was very inviting (see pictures), the beer selection was good and the bar looked great (see picture). I recommend a stop to whet your whistle…and the food looks great also!
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The Operating Room (Ankeny, IA) Review
3.0* (out of 5) Yelp Review Google Review Food: n/a Atmosphere: 3* Value: 3* Service: 3* We stopped here with my sister-in-law, hey boyfriend and get daughters before they left town and enjoyed the stop. Not being a huge arcade fan myself, the highlight of the stop for me was the Peanut Butter Cup…