Dublin Bay is an Ames long time favorite. Locally owned and operated Dublin Bay has a great bar area and quieter restaurant section. I love their food including Ruben, fish and chips, shepherds pie and Club Sandwich. I highly recommend Dublin Bay. read more

We stopped in for dinner before an event at Stevens auditorium. We were seated right away and got our orders in. It's a very relaxing Irish pub vibe with a variety of seating options and lots of TVs. Our drinks came out quickly and the food followed shortly thereafter. I got a martini and it was very well prepared. My wife got a glass of wine from their decent wine list. For dinner, I had the lamb burger, which was quite tasty. It was a good combination of flavors and the fries were hot and crisp. My wife got a naked burger with a side salad. The creamy Parmesan was very tasty and it was a nice bed of greens. A table next to us had some sort of a problem with one of the dinners and the server tried many many times to get the customer to order a replacement, but he said he was OK with what he got. When she brought the check to them she made sure to take that off since he did not eat it and would not accept a replacement. They seem shocked at this, but I wondered why they just didn't get a replacement! Great service by that server. She was also our server and did a fantastic job with us. We had very tasty food and great drinks , so I would definitely recommend it and would go back if I was in the area. read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Dublin Bay Burger - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Stopped in for an early dinner on a Saturday. Wasn't real crowded. We were hoping to watch some World Cup games and they had plenty of TVs in the bar so we sat there. Real quick service, and friendly. Diverse menu with some Irish stuff and some traditional. I opted for the Bangers and Mash. Others had chicken sandwiches. It was all good. The Bangers portion was huge. Also tried the old fashion - was decent, not overly sweet. The fries are also great. Liked how it wasn't terribly loud in the bar so conversation was easy. Would go back again. read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Bangers and Mash. Huge. - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Thursday evening. Meeting up with some friends for a double date. One of them has a gluten allergy and suggested this stop since they had some good options for her. Pulled into the parking lot and it was packed. Walking from the car was nice on this warm January evening, however if you have problems with mobility or it just took old and want to be dropped at the door then they have a nice pull up drive to the door. We got a text that our date had already arrived and was at booth at the bar. We walked in past the hostess and rounded the corner to meeting them at the booth. We slid right in and the waitress was there to help us with our drinks and menus. She had already been talked up by our friends and everyone was smiling and enjoying their time. The set up in this area was nice. It was a bar with high top tables and with booth also. The staff were all very friendly and you could see others sitting up at the bar enjoying their meals. The lamb burger was our choice for the meal tonight. We got one to share with a side of Brussels sprouts. Like we were told, the Brussels sprouts were really good. I ate them like candy as they had a nice fresh taste to them. Then I bit into the lamb burger. - Drool. Can I please go have another? The flavor of the meat was really good. It was a nice juicy burger with a great taste. I also got to taste the spinach artichoke dip. It also was good. While we were talking our friends told us that the last few years at this restaurant there has been a turn around on the menu and food quality. While I don't know details about that, I can share our over all experience was perfect. Good food, good service, good drinks, good attitude all around. The atmosphere on the bar side is lots of Irish beer decorations and lots of fun stuff on the walls and decorations everywhere you look. If you haven't been here, I recommend. read more

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Dublin Bay was recommended by a friend as a really good place to eat and have a tasty beverage. It did not disappoint. I had the Corned Beef & Cabbage, which came with a piece of soda bread, a small scoop of garlic mashed potatoes and Guinness mustard. I also ales for a bit of gravy on the side, assuming it would be tasty as well. Good LORD! This meal was tasty AF! I also had a Smithwick's Red Ale which was also very tasty The atmosphere was slightly dim, cozy and very chill. The employees were very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend Dublin Bay Irish Pub for eats and/or drinks. Oh, they also have multiple TV's with sports playing read more

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Dublin Bay Irish Pub has a surprisingly wide selection of Irish fare. It's selection of items you'd see around Ireland is certainly larger than most Irish restaurants I've been to in the central us. They have a wide selection of other items, if Irish isn't your preference. It's got a rustic interior and intimate seating. Definitely add the soda bread as an appetizer for the table, served sliced and with whipped butter. You'll probably get a slice with your Irish meal too. Overall the dishes are hearty and filling with a large portion. The staff was generally friendly and responsive. Lots of parking space. read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Corned beef boxty with soda bread. - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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First time at Dublin Bay, have been coming to Ames since 2022 when kid started at ISU. Not sure why we missed this place till now but glad we stopped in finally. Ordered the onion rings, split the Reuben sandwich with fries. So good!! Crispy fries with yummy sauces and the onion rings were the best I think I've ever had for real. Reuben tasted as expected and the Guinness brew, will try more traditional Irish dishes when we come back with more time. Which will be sooner than later! read more

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Great food, service, beer selection and fun old Irish pub ambience. Expectations were low but great proximity to my hotel but was a pleasant surprise! read more

This place speaks to my heart. The atmosphere and decor and lighting all is what I want when I go to find some foods. This place hits all the good feels for me. The service and food are both excellent. The parking lot is usually 3/4 full and honestly, it's because its that good. read more

Just ok. Based on the reviews we were very excited to try the "authentic Irish dishes". At our table we had shepherds pie, banger and mash, Guinness beef boxy and the turkey Reuben. Out all of the dishes the shepherds pie was the best. The turkey Rueben was dry and came with mixed greens - thinking that meant salad we asked them to hold the onions - which they did but then it left ONLY greens- nothing else on the "salad". The bangers and mash was not what we expected. The bangers were not good. The mash was ok. But it all had peppers on it? The Guinness beef boxty had an overpowering sweet taste instead of a savory one. Most of the dishes were again- just ok. Likely the bar area has a good vibe but the ambience in the main dining area was lackluster. Rooms are all divided and sectioned off. read more

Was very excited to try this place out, but was slightly disappointed. The environment is very fun and unique when you come in. Unfortunately the service wasn't great.. Our server forgot to take everyone's drink order and left halfway through us ordering. The food was very middle of the road. I got the turkey Reuben and it was very dry and the mixed greens were literally just greens, onions, and dressing. My boyfriend got the Shepard's pie and it was very good! But almost everyone else in our party was disappointed. Overall I'm sure this is a very fun place to come and drink, but if you're looking to try anything outside of the Irish food I would not recommend it. read more

Yeah! So. Irish food is not for everyone but for those of us who like it this place does it right! I've eaten here that past 2 nights and everything was great. The decor is splendidly authentic (or as authentic as Iowa can be when it is t Dublin). The service is attentive and very quick. The food is really good. While tonight's fish and chips were moderately good their version of lamb based shepherds pie (name escapes me-but on the menu it is listed right above their farmers/shepherds beef based pie) is amazingly good. Hearty. Filling. A little heavy on the salt but not in a bad way. Just great. Chunks of lamb, ground lamb, earthy root veggies and mashed potatoes second to none. A solid find in Ames and right off the highway. read more

ZThe service is always excellent and make you feel comfortable with your privacy. Ambiance is superb and food is always good but this salmon tonight made me feel like I'd on the lottery! Thanks for so many great meals!! read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Shepard pie - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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This was our third time here. First time when dropping our our daughter for freshman year. Second time was a few months ago dropping her off for her senior year and then again tonight. We've been sat at the same table each time which we find funny. The food here is very good and everyone enjoyed their meal. The have a very good selection of Irish whiskeys to try. We don't get to Ames very often but this has been a great spot after a long day of traveling. Bonus is we can walk from the Courtyard were we stay when in town. read more

Stopped here at the recommendation of the bartender from TimeOut. Walking in, you get taken immediately to Ireland. The atmosphere is lively for an Iriah pub and grill. The bar area has several high tops available for patrons as well as two smaller booths for a slightly more intimate setting. The wood is dark and worn, and mantles are adorned with boxes of whisky and scotch. I ordered corned beef and cabbage. The cabbage is red and green buried under a pile of beef! The garlic mashed potatoes were flavorful as well! read more

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I ordered the steak sandwich (no bread) and a mixed green salad with garlic Parmesan dressing instead of fries. I'm doing keto. The steak was 8oz and I couldn't finish. I thought it could use some salt but that just be my pallet. The dressing on the salad was wonderful. The waitress was friendly and personable. This Irish restaurant had plenty of nice Irish music playing in the background and appropriate decor. read more

This was our first time here. I enjoyed sampling the different Irish cuisines. The atmosphere is incredible, everything looks authentic from the wooden doors to the bar and dining area. read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

We recently moved back to Ames after living in Las Vegas for the past 14 years. We decided to go check out one of our favorite restaurants to see if it was still as good as we remembered. We were very pleasantly surprised that it was just as good today as it was many years ago! Sorry I didn't get photos of our main courses, but I got one of the drinks and dessert. My husband ordered our favorite go to, Irish Nachos with chicken. They tasted exactly like we remembered and maybe even a bit better. The chicken was very tender and juicy, lots of toppings and well made waffle fries. I ordered the Shepherd's Pie. It was very flavorful and filling. The Irish soda bread was delicious as usual also. It's a good addition to the meal. We were excited to try the Mama Dee's Home style Cheesecake since it was my Birthday, but they didn't have any on that day *sad face*. We opted for the bread pudding and we're happy we decided to try it out. The whisky caramel sauce had a great taste and was a nice finish to our meal. I ordered a peach mule and my husband had a beer flight. The mule options are great, and I'll definitely try the other flavors in the future. The beer selection on tap made my husband happy as the options are plentiful. We'll be back soon for sure and hope to get some cheesecake to update on how it is. Staff was very nice and attentive to be sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend checking this place out if you've never been. read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Beer flight and peach mule - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Dublin Bay is one of Ames' hidden gems. The food is always wonderful, I've never had anything but good-to-excellent service, and it has always been very clean - always a big plus. It has a nice atmosphere except for the lighting being too dim. Location ìs a bit odd but not inconvenient. Plenty of parking. read more

So dissatisfied with the food quality. Our meal was disappointing. Every item was a processed food... turkey, tortellini, sausage, sauce. They couldn't even get the cabbage right on a turkey reuben, We left to go to McDonald's to get something good to eat. We will not be back. I do not recommend this place. read more

Amazing service and delicious food! We had the Irish nachos, 1/2 lb Guinness burger, and lamb stew, and bread pudding. Everything was cooked to perfection and worth their price. We visited on a Sunday evening and did not have to wait for a table. Staff is super friendly and efficient. Moscow mules we're 10/10 read more

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Bangers and mash hard to beat. Lots of Irish beers. Good wait staff. Try nachos. Half and half drafts.

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill offers kind and helpful staff with a unique environment! If you're looking for English/Irish cuisine, Dublin Bay should have something you'd enjoy! During our visit, we were most impressed by the extremely friendly staff and the big food portions! The two of us shared the Irish Nachos and one order of Bangers & Mash. The Irish Nachos were definitely enjoyable--similar to loaded fries you could get at any restaurant. While I'm not a huge fan of English food, the Bangers and Mash was decent--BIG portion! My photo shows ONE order, which the cook split onto two plates for us (which was very helpful). If you're looking for English/Irish food with a fun environment and great staff, Dublin Bay would be a good place for you! read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Bangers and Mash (one order--split into two plates) - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Food was great, prices were great, service was good. We will definitely be back here for the food, the service I m guessing was just a bad day. read more

Service was really timely and friendly. Got the burger and Reuben, and they were both delicious. Manager came by with bread pudding saying it was on them as they made too many and didn't want to waste them. Loved it here!! read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Bread Pudding - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

This place scratched an itch for me that is difficult to reach! So many Irish place serve junk like "McAlfredo" or "O'Flaherty's Tacos". Not here! Here they have actual Irish food. And it is done excellently! Irish food is fantastic and if you are going to have an Irish Pub you need to make actual Irish food. I had the Boxty, and if you have never had a Boxty do yourself a favor and get one! Meat stuffed in a potato pancake and covered in sauce. Then I got the brussel sprouts. So good! I actually got another to go order of them. They are that good. We are staying in a hotel and my family is in fear of what is going to happen later tonight when they hit my system. But I'm willing to pay the gastric cost of a double serving of them. They are that good! read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Corned Beef Boxty - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

We decided on Dublin for dinner. We sat at the bar which may have been a mistake for dinner. Bartender was Nice but she was working alone and very busy. My wife ordered the strawberry salad with salmon dressing on the side. She thought the salad was good and the salmon well prepared. The dressing on the side was perfect so it wasn't over dressed. I asked about a couple items and the bartender recommended the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. In Iowa, the BPT bar is VERY high. She said it had been a special for 5 months and was sooo popular that they put it on the menu. May have been my fault for straying from Irish fare at an Irish restaurant. The BPT came out super dark. They had obviously left in the fryer too long. It should come out GBD, Golden Brown and Delicious. My wife and I looked at and couldn't believe it came out of the kitchen. Where was the chef, kitchen captain or server on this thing? The food was dropped and we could not get our servers attention. I ate a few of the waffle fries but they were cold and stale tasting. O for 2. I cut the sandwich in half to maybe eat the middle, but the tenderloin was so thin it looked like all burnt breading. She ate her salad and I drank my beer. The bartender finally stopped by with the tab and asked how was everything. We decided to just pay and leave at that point. It will be a minute before we go back. read more

Food was really good. Great beer selection too. Nice relaxed, family friendly atmosphere will please most people.

Stopped here tonight and sat at the bar. I got a Busch Light and ordered their salmon club with fries. The fries were seasoned great and I asked for a side of ranch. The salmon club with the combination of salmon, bacon and cheese was delicious and it was served on a ciabatta soft chewy bun. All was very good and something I will happily go back to. read more

First time eating there and it was pretty excellent. I got one of the burgers and it was seasoned differently but it was better than just eating a burger without seasoning. read more

A family favorite! Great food whether your in the mood for comfort food, burgers or apps & drinks, cozy atmosphere!

Had lunch at Dublin Bay. We had the salmon salad and the Ruben Sandwich. Great food. We go there as often as we can. read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Salmon Apple Berry Salad - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

This is an easy choice. We LOVE the staff. Unlike many locations, we see the same folks year after year....that's a great sign. Food is very good and predictable. You should try Dublin Bay. Highly recommend. read more

St Patrick's Day tradition for me. Just when they're supposed to open, the Commie Cough Virus kept America from enjoying thee best corned beef and cabbage. And Dublin Bay has by far thee best. Please do like I did and patronize this great establishment. Order online for curbside pickup. Reubens and the Brusselsprout medley are to die for. A million thanks for the crew there. Keep America Great.!! read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Corned Beef & Cabbage - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

The food is def sub par especially for the kind of money they demand. I had the bruschetta chicken sandwich which was pretty much cold and tasteless. We asked for buffalo sauce and all they had was a sweet sauce. I would have done a better job, grilling a chicken patty and putting on some sauce. The server was really nice and tried to help with what she could. The restaurant definitely needs more lighting and needs updated to get a more lively ambiance. read more

We had a great lunch at Dublin Bay. We had a larger group and they were very accommodating. The fish and chips were wonderful. We tried both boxty options and they were great. Large beer selection. The only food complaint was that the garlic potatoes were super garlicky. And we love garlic. Oh, also some meals were nice and hot, but others were lukewarm. Our server was attentive and prompt. We would definitely go there again. read more

I had not been back to the Bay in several years, it used to be a favorite spot just to grab a beer. I genuinely missed going there and I was super excited when work sent me to Ames. The drink selection here is one of the best around, plenty of amazing beers on tap. They also have lots of bottled and canned beers too. They really have a lot of whiskeys, and scotch too. The service at Dublin Bay has always been stellar and the Irish Pub feel lives here. It is the real deal. The food like Bangers & Mash, Fish & Chips and the Soda Bread stand out to me, very tasty. Something that you can not pass on is the Bread Pudding. It is to die for. I will go to the Dublin Bay over anywhere else in that town. Hope I get sent back there soon . read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - Fish and chips are Awesome - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Finally had the opportunity to try it. The atmosphere is unique and family friendly. We had their creamy potato soup and crab cakes and both were delicious. They have a great beer menu which is a huge bonus. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill - I - American Near Me - Ames, Iowa

This Irish Pub was fantastic! We came with a party of 12 on a Friday evening. The service and food were great. The portions were huge! The onion rings and spinach dip were some of the best we have ever had. A few of the entrees we enjoyed were fish and chips, spicy chicken sandwich (but not too spicy!), walleye, potato soup and the lamb burger...all were very good! I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Music was annoying Waitress never brought back the change Room was dark Food was good read more