A group of 15 of us met for a birthday party and dinner. The host did pre-arrange with the owner…read moresince there were a lot of us! Very casual and a wide variety of menu offerings. I got the pork loin sandwich. It was a huge mound of pork and was tasty. Our group got a wide variety of their offerings and everyone enjoyed their meal. Service was very good, it's a full bar, so there's something for everyone, and prices are very reasonable.

Prime rib sandwich was the best ever! Two huge slices (not thin or shredded) either. Service was…read morefast and staff was very friendly. Will definite one of our go to places.

In my younger days, I always went to Malarky's for a night out but never eaten there. I was back in…read morenorthwest Iowa for a weekend, and so my mom and I decided to go, since we'd both heard how good the food was. We got there about 7 pm on Friday night and it was reasonably busy, though most people were already eating. There were several open tables, but only a few were clean, so we found one and sat. Things started off well enough--the server was friendly, told us about the specials, and brought us each a water right away. We ordered our food, and I had ordered mine without onion, as well as a salad. The order took a while--which again, Friday night, somewhat busy, so that's ok. When the food arrived, it was not good. My entree had tons of onion, and even though I removed them, it still tasted very onion-y, as something covered in grilled onions tends to be. It was also not hot, at all, and my fries were not hot as well. My mom had fish with hash browns, and her fish was somewhat warm, but hash browns were not. Not sure how long our food sat after being done, but obviously quite a while. My salad, which arrived at the same time as our meal, had no dressing, and we needed to flag down our server to get it, as she never stopped back at our table to check on us. I ended up not eating most of my entree and just eating the salad. We were very disappointed as we had been really looking forward to the meal, and I feel like if the food would have been prepared correctly--and served hot--it could have been great. Unfortunately, I don't think we will take the chance again.

Food is incredible. Definitely recommend their huge pork tenderloin. It was the size of my head.read more

Family run, small-town bar. Friendly people, great mixed drinks and varied beer selection. They…read morehost bands occasionally and it's a busy place during Tall Corn Days in late July. The most fun you can have in the Valley!

Packed house on Summer Friday night at 8:30 but still able to find a seat quickly! Stephanie…read morebrought us some menus and told us about the restaurant. We ordered the Bangers N Mash and the Fish and Chips and we loved both! The tartar sauce was the best I've ever tried!!!! Also tried the Orange push pop and a cider that we liked. Good vibes. Good chatter. Great foood. Would def be back while passing through town again! Wish there was a bit more AC!

The pub was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm. They have an outdoor seating area. The…read morepub is decorated with British signs and posters. The service was very good for how busy it was inside and out. The food was delicious! We had the cod & chips (added coleslaw) and the German platter (a bratwurst, weisswurst, pork schnitzel, mashed potatoes & gravy, red cabbage and sauerkraut). There were various other items we'd like to try, so we will have to come back! It seemed a little high priced, but it is Ames.

Norma Jean's is a unique atmosphere of the celebration of small town iowa and the owners love of…read moreall things coco cola and Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson). Real name of owner is Norma Jean. Many collectibles and pictures of Marilyn Monroe adorn the walls. Food is very good with nightly specials and homemade desserts. Prices very reasonable and very reachable by HWY 191 in Southwest Iowa. Come to the area for a tour of the German Churches in Panama and 4 surrounding communities and have supper at Norma Jean's.

Missed this place. Hopefully I can get back up there and enjoy there food and drinks.read more

My go to place in the area. I really like the food selection and the people. My favorite is the…read morepulled pork or western burger.

In a small town you expect people to know each other. Here, not only is that true, but there is…read moreeffort put into building a community of a fun place to eat, drink, and cool down. Staff remembers you and welcomes you with whatever you'd like. Stop here if you're passing through or have lived here and never stopped in. You'll be back!

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

We stopped in for dinner before an event at Stevens auditorium. We were seated right away and got…read moreour 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.

Food was amazing! Was treated well and lots of genuine compassion. Music gave a fantastic vibe and…read moreI consider it my new go to location.

This place is so fun, great logo, great bar seating and a unique decor. The food selection is…read morereally nice and their salads are huge! Our bartender was talkative and sweet, especially since we were out-of-towners. I highly recommend this quaint spot for a cocktail and some quality food.

Service was great but food was nothing better than something you could get down the road at…read moreCasey's. Beer was at least cold. 5.00 domestics during NFL Sundays.

A state tournament tradition. Filled with plenty of great sandwiches and sides. Juicy burgers but…read moreI opted for the next tier with a delicious hearty prime rib sandwich that came open face covering both sides of the bun. The optional mushrooms and onions really set the tone for a hunger ending performance. Lots of great sides. But one of the best is the lightly coated oozing gooey cheese balls.

Cool place. Obviously British themed. Very chill when we went. Really neat bar - very historic…read morelooking. Mix of young and mature. Good specials and friendly bartenders. Good Mules and Pimm's Cup specials.

My wife and I came here on a pubpass and we parked in back. When we first arrived at this hidden…read moregem, I thought "am I at the right place?" Then I noticed the big flag and I decided that we were There was cool music playing at a reasonable volume, The bartender was very welcoming. They have a cute menu with a descent happy hour menu (pic attached) they had Paulener Hefeweizen on tap so I was happy. My wife ordered Slingshot from local Backpocket. Then she ordered a cucumber mint mule that was delicious. If you're looking for a nice,chill, dimly lit atmosphere, then London Underground is a great choice. I will definitely be back here again!