very nice staff. Waited about 10 minutes for the food…read more Portions were great sizes! Spam masubi- would have liked more grill or a glaze on the spam but it was still good! Bbq chicken masubi- super flavorful chicken! House special- pineapple had great flavor and chicken was great quality. Macaroni salad was super unique but very good. Crab Rangoon was super flavorful and had a lot of filling.

The best chicken katsu is here!! It's definitely my solid recommendation here. Serving size is…read morepretty big. And their Mac side salad is probably the best version I've had in any Iowa restaurant. I usually see people pick up their online orders, so the area has always has plenty of seating for dine in! It does get pretty loud when there is people dine in but I think that's because of the building. Plenty of parking out front!

I went here first back when they were a food truck and this was my first time at their brick and…read moremortar spot. It's an easy, tasty, fast casual spot in a great location and the food is always unique and tasty. I had the bang bang mac and cheese which was spicy and delicious with popcorn chicken and a bang bang drizzle on top. We also shared the pb&j fries which we were curious about and they way over delivered, I did not know that was going to be so good. The servers were great and quick as we were in a bit of a rush so the speed was much appreciated.

Superb initial visit, and wondered why I had not been here since moving to Ankeny this summer. An…read moreoutstanding combination of food quality, good overall vibe, solid pricing, great menu, and options. We ate inside the restaurant, which is a fun venue with cool decorations and theme. Loved the booth setting. Sound was fine. They also have a drive-thru option. My burger was excellent, cooked flawlessly, and the accompanying fries were perfect. A really good overall experience, kind customer service accompanied everything.

Breakfast was Yummy . Our waitress was top-notch. We will be back for sure. Beautiful…read morerestaurant. Thank you. Jana Lande

Great food and service! Excellent menu choices. Loved the breakfast sandwich with candied bacon…read moreand jam. Skillet was excellent as well.

First time visit on a late Sunday afternoon. Food was just OK - Macaroni & Cheese came out nice and…read morehot ....a little heavy on garlic seasoning but overall good. The salad dressing (italian) had an "off" flavor so didn't eat more than a bite. Service was OK also - server couldn't answer a question if their Chili was made with added beer & just said "he didn't watch them make it" and didn't seem interested in finding the answer. Would probably go back if someone else wanted to go, but wouldn't make it my first choice.

Where do I begin…read more.. My family and I wanted to try something new for dinner and landed on Whiskey River. We got to choose our tables and saw the sign right away that we may have more than one server. First waitress ordered our drinks and took 15 MINUTES to get and one drink was a canned beverage! She seemed ditzy and confused on what drinks were even being ordered. Once we did get the drinks they were warm! Who wants to drink a warm draft or canned beer?? We get our warm drinks and she walked away without asking if we were ready to order. So now we are sitting there for 15 more minutes waiting to order our dinner and appetizers. Meanwhile, our waitress is making eye contact and doing miscellaneous things and isn't taking our order AND THEN SHE GOES HOME FOR THE NIGHT! Couldn't even be bothered to take our orders or ask how our drinks are before she leaves. A big table has been sitting beside us for a little bit, and I notice her point to their table and she told another server to take care of them so now they are getting their drinks fast and food ordered before us and we were there for 30 minutes already waiting for us to order. By this point, our drinks are empty and no one has noticed or talked to us. We are clearly wanting to order and other servers and people behind the bar are noticing us and looking at us. FINALLY a server for a booth talked to us and we decided to leave. Now she only stopped because we kept looking at her otherwise we would still be sitting there waiting till this day. A lot of young girl waitresses who only care about talking to each other instead of doing their jobs properly. So much for you will experience different waiters because we could've even have half of one...

Taco Tuesday is ok, not good. Service sub par at best,…read more STOP assuming everyone that walks in the door is a lifer and knows that just because the locals know it's Taco Tuesday that it means no point in the menu, except it doesn't. I had no idea if there was meat choices (there isn't) or toppings or sides (there are sides like fries) I'm glad I asked for the menu, as I almost thought about the nachos. Which I would have not known about if I hadn't seen a menu. We did not appreciate the rudeness when she asked if we were ready to order and I replied how would we know we haven't seen a menu. Just for her to roll her eyes and come back and toss them on the table. That attitude made me not want to spend my money there and my tip absolutely reflected her poor behavior. She could have earned 20 from me alone out of our group, instead of what was left over from the change. I work in the service industry and I appreciate both good food and service and it also would have been nice if our checks were correct but I have learned to pick and chose my battles but that also helped contribute to her not super tip. To the taco loved the shell it's like fry bread and one taco is the entire basket you have been warned. Sadly it wasn't really warm my fries were not even close to warm and definitely floppy. Really the stinker of the show was the server, so don't expect much.

Visited and really enjoyed the food. Service was good. A definite classic establishment.read more

Chilis is a top notch place for cheap but delicious mixed drinks for girls night. You can also…read morescore meals you can split if you're not hungry or if you're like me you can devour your triple dipper almost all by yourself! Southwest eggrolls are a must try here and the fried mozzarella is a classic. The ladies I went with got the hot Nashville fried mozzarella and the sweet chili thai mozzarella and the sweet chili wasn't fully cooked on the inside as there was no cheese pull. Everything else was absolutely delicious. Our waitress was attentive and nice. She was constantly checking on us and making sure we were topped off! This was my first time going to a ladies night here and the $6 margarita of the month was pretty great! It was a unique blend of flavors. Tequila, mango, pineapple, lime, and Sprite - what a combo!

The best service we have had in a long time! Although we just had appetizers, the staff was super…read moreattentive and my kids loved the cheese pull. The chips are delicious extra thin. Next time I would get the meat queso.

My husband and I were feeling lazy, so decided to go out for dinner. Birdies is pretty close to our…read morehouse, so we decided to check it out. We were promptly greeted and were told to sit where we liked. The menu has a LOT of tasty options, so I asked the opinion of our server. She suggested the shaved steak sandwich, and asked if I liked spicy things. I said yes, and she suggested subbing pepper jack cheese for Swiss and adding jalapeños, so I agreed. I have got to say, this sandwich was a DELIGHT. It smelled amazing and tasted amazing. I got the fries with it which were hot and crispy and came in a cute little basket. Normally I eat half my sandwich and save the rest for another meal, but this was so good that I just kept on going. Super super yum! Also our server was very friendly, as was everyone working. Can't wait to go back and get this sandwich again.

First time at Birdies. Waitress nice but asked if the boneless wings were good. She said she…read moredidn't know. I asked about the smash burgers. She gave the same answer. She hasn't tried anything on the menu. Not her fault, this is a glaring training issue. You can't put people on the floor that don't have an idea of the menu. She was super nice. Probably won't return.

Our server Lilly was very gracious, prompt service throughout…read more Had the two breakfasts in the photos, meals were hot and delicious. Diner is casual, older style decor, from the Coke Cola vending machine, table condiments, black / white tile floor, to the soda fountain and counter. Absolutely wonderful experience, reasonable prices, would certainly recommend this diner.

Super disappointed at the "blue plate hot turkey sandwich, hand carved turkey/freshly carved…read moremeats". Shame on us for not reading between the lines. Certainly not fresh carved turkey by any means! Totally processed deli sliced mystery "meat" that was supposed to be turkey. Unfortunately we both ordered this. Literally ate 1/4 of 1/2 of each sandwich, the smashed potatoes were the only salvation of the meal as the gravy too did not taste homemade. Visited Monday April 20, 2026 at lunch time. For our feedback we received 1.80 off our meal instead of being offered a replacement lunch as we didn't eat hardly anything. Don't blame the waitress at all but no manager came out to offer any assistance/additional compensation or replacement meal. Please do better next time someone has a legitimate complaint. Kathy S. St Paul MN

We got here early to meet friends and grab a good seat for the live band. Sadly, the band ended up…read moresequestered in a closet-sized space on the main level since the wind made the rooftop off-limits. Bummer! The Service: We were eventually seated at a booth (the one with no working TVs), and while we were quickly greeted by Jennifer--who was our waitress for the night--we ended up waiting most of the evening for her to come back. We did get waters and drinks while waiting for our friends to arrive. Once they showed up, it took a little while to get the rest of our order in, but it all worked out in the end. They were very busy that night--between the Indiana Fever game, graduations, and a band crowd. Jennifer was hustling, along with her husband and one other waitress, trying to cover the whole place. So, while I can't (and won't) complain about the effort, they clearly needed more help to reach that 5-star level. Same goes for the bar--it was overwhelmed and absolutely needed more than one bartender to handle that crowd. Just a note for management: the team was working hard, but they were outnumbered. The Food: The kitchen was on the ball. Our appetizer of Brussels sprouts was delicious--great flavors, perfectly cooked--and they hit the table just moments before our entrees did. I had the jalapeño burger with the ridiculously long name (you'll know it when you see it), and added the $4 onion rings. The burger was fantastic--well made, full of flavor. The onion rings, while not quite worth the $4 upcharge as a side, were the crispiest onion rings I've ever had. Really good. Kim's wrap, on the other hand, was underwhelming--$14 for a tortilla shell mostly filled with lettuce and not much flavor. Our friends seemed happy with their meals and later ordered a bread pudding to share. We all had a sample, and while it was decent, it was definitely missing a sauce or something to make it pop. The Value: Our bill--1 appetizer, 2 meals, and 4 drinks--came to over $100 plus tip. (Now that I'm writing this, I kind of wish I'd looked at the receipt more closely.) Still, that seems to be the going rate for this kind of night out in the greater Des Moines area these days. Pro Tip: Try coming during happy hour to stretch your dollars a bit further.

Boyfriend and I both ordered burgers and they were both good. Mine could have used more sauce, but…read morethe place was busy I never got the chance to ask for more before I was finished eating. We tried both the signature fries and the double batter fries. The double batter fries were my favorite, but both options are good. Service was good, but sometimes a little slow. We sat at the bar and they only had one bartender on a Friday night. It didn't bother us much since we were just hanging out watching football, but could be bothersome if you are in a in a rush. Good place to watch sports and have a burger and some beer.

Have always wanted to try this place and on a Saturday night…read moreafter a Costco run my husband and I decided to stop here. There was a small but steady crowd throughout the night and we had top- notch service from our server- knowledgeable about the menu, attentive in the 'just right way' - carefully observing drinks and not interrupting date night more than necessary. A variety of local And other craft beers were featured although surprisingly not any from Firetrucker next door! The holiday decor was still up but even without it has a warm feel- love the various table sizes and heights and the long bar with a pretty decent offering for cocktails. While there, the bartender was experimenting with drinks and having fun. After recommendations I ordered the French dip which was phenomenal! Homemade bread, warm, generous meat and peppers and grilled onions, flavorful dip . I will say if I ordered again I would ask to have the sauce left off as I am not a fan of horseradish sauce. Still, it was tasty! Side salad as option was super fresh with mixed greens and the house creamy Italian was bursting with herby flavor. my husband had the tenderloin and while delicious- it was 'bougie' and not the traditional Midwest. It was generous and interesting as a dinner option. Would certainly return as the patio is inviting (just not in January)!'

It's been awhile since I've been able to Iowa and the Ankeny main Street has significantly grown!…read more Stopped into TT for lunch and it didn't disappoint! Great casual spot to grab. Drink or some great bites! Grilled cheese and a side of tomato bisque was just perfect. Great drinks, great service!