Restaurants near J L Reece Memorial Park

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Noir

4.7

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lounge • Ames

Noir is a prohibition-themed bar dedicated to bringing the class of the roaring 20s back to the present day. At Noir, guests enjoy signature cocktails, friendly staff, and live music from local musicians.

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2. Red Lobster - Ames

4.4

Awesome(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Ames

Booked 2 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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3. Destination Grille

4.8

Exceptional(390)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grimes

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Destination Grille. A contemporary, upscale yet casual restaurant that reminds us of travels and destinations around the globe. We are an experience like non-other! Please join us Monday through Saturday from 11am-9pm and Sundays 11am-8pm. Don't forget to join us for a night cap Fridays and Saturdays, our bars remain open until 11pm on both levels! We have a lot of options with a fabulous ambience on each level, but it can be overwhelming your first time, please call if you have any questions!

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4. AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino

4.5

Awesome(1121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Des Moines

Booked 8 times today

AJ’s Steakhouse proudly serves renowned Iowa steaks and chops, seafood and poultry in a classy, yet comfortably casual, atmosphere. Located inside Iowa's premier gaming and entertainment venue, AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows invites you to enjoy some of the best American cuisine you'll find anywhere in central Iowa. We promise that our outstanding menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied. Join us soon for an unforgettable dining experience you won’t find anywhere else. Check out our full menu online. Then stop in and indulge yourself with all that our award-winning chefs can prepare for you.Book your next big event at the AJ’s Steakhouse Party Room. A comfortable room, elegant table setting, customized menu with world-class wines, and dedicated staff providing gracious service.

5. The Latin King

4.7

Exceptional(224)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

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6. Sterling's - Ankeny

3.6

Very Good(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Ankeny

Please do not contact the phone number listed in this profile. Sterling's is a casual dining experience that is great for the entire family. Positioned in the central hub of B&B Theatres, grab dinner before you bowl, play in the arcade, or watch a movie. Indoor and outdoor seating available with plenty of board games for all to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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7. Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(324)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Des Moines

Booked 4 times today

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar serves comfort food with local flair in a historic building on Main Street in Grinnell, Iowa. Prairie Canary was opened in September 2012 and is currently owned by Chef, Paul Durr. Located in the city of Grinnell, also known as “The Jewel of the Prairie” and home to Grinnell College, Prairie Canary provides a gathering place where guests can enjoy Midwestern flavors in an inviting, understated atmosphere that speaks to the colors and textures of the Iowa prairie.Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar is all about being local. From the name of the restaurant to the dishes on which the food is served, effort was taken to showcase local talent and area producers. Enjoy your meal on hand-thrown plates and bowls. Sit at hand-made hickory tables. Savor farm-fresh produce grown just miles away. Sip on an Iowa wine or pint of beer. We look forward to seeing you!

8. Roots95

4.6

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Johnston

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to ROOTS 95 Craft Kitchen and bar! Mora is taking the "Craft" part of the name very seriously. As it suggests, craft food emphasizes handcrafted, chef-driven food (versus cookie-cutter menus you see everywhere), made from fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, often with globally inspired flavors.In addition to the entrees, you will find globally inspired pastas, handhelds, small plates & flatbreads. Full bar with handcrafted signature drinks.

9. Wasabi - Ankeny

4.8

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Des Moines

Booked 3 times today

Wasabi serves the highest quality sushi and Asian dishes in the Des Moines area.Hours of Operation:Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 9:30pm.Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:30pm.Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.Social Hour Monday thru Friday 3pm - 6pm.

10. 30hop Ankeny

4.6

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ankeny

Booked 4 times today

At 30hop there is an unmistakable energy the moment you walk through our doors. We revel in being unique yet approachable providing constantly rotating craft beers, crave-able menu items, and an atmosphere that’s all about celebrating the good times!Visit us in Ankeny, Coralville, or Cedar Rapids. Locations in Omaha and Kansas City coming soon!

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Chelsey
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, great service. We had reservations and it was very quick.
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The Latin KingPrice: Moderate• Italian• Des Moines
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4.7
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Kent
St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, great experience, we will be back, our go to destination for Gluten Free!
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Destination GrillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Grimes
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4.8
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Claude
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food and excellent thoughtful, prompt, and personalized service!
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AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows CasinoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Des Moines
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4.5
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Carol
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
We were pleased to have our Red Lobster in Ames, Iowa open on Christmas Day as many dining venues were not. We made a reservation and were seated upon our arrival. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and polite. Our waitress told us her family of eight was sitting at the table across from us. Thank you for being our family on Christmas Day!
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Red Lobster - AmesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ames
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4.4
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BradleyB
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
Flatbread pizza was awesome! Service outstanding. We were there early so not busy at all. Bet it's a cool place to be when a smokin' little jazz band is playing!
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NoirPrice: Moderate• Lounge• Ames
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4.7

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