Aunt Maude's - Ames

This place deserves more than the five stars I'm giving it! The atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is incredible! We visited with a group of four on Saturday... read more This place deserves more than the five stars I'm giving it! The atmosphere is fantastic, and the food is incredible! We visited with a group of four on Saturday evening and had a brief wait of about 20 minutes. While we waited, we enjoyed some amazing drinks at the bar, so it hardly felt like we were waiting at all. I will definitely be back every time I'm in the area!

After reviewing the menus of various local restaurants, our 17-year-old daughter chose Aunt Maude's for her birthday dinner, and it turned out to be an excellen... read more After reviewing the menus of various local restaurants, our 17-year-old daughter chose Aunt Maude's for her birthday dinner, and it turned out to be an excellent choice for our family! We have younger children, and I really appreciate the offerings on the kids' menu. The birthday girl enjoyed a delicious crispy chicken sandwich and loved the fries. Other family members ordered a hamburger, two different salads, and the French dip, all of which were fantastic. The kids' entrees were reasonably priced and came with generous portions, including fresh, flavorful fruit. I can't recall the last time my 9-year-old finished everything at a restaurant. It was a truly enjoyable experience for everyone at the table, ranging from ages 9 to 81. We can't wait to come back!

I had an amazing dining experience at the restaurant. Even though it was busy on Friday night, the ambiance felt relaxed rather than chaotic. I ordered the stea... read more I had an amazing dining experience at the restaurant. Even though it was busy on Friday night, the ambiance felt relaxed rather than chaotic. I ordered the steak salad, which was both unique and delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the salad featured fried potatoes, cold marinated mushrooms, onion rings, and pickled vegetables. Make sure to leave some room for the peanut butter pie! I was already quite full but couldn't resist giving it a try. It had a light texture (not too heavy), and we devoured it within minutes. I will definitely make sure to order that dessert every time I visit. The service was also impressive.

What a wonderful discovery! The restaurant uses excellent local and creative ingredients. The tri-tip was incredibly tender and packed with amazing flavor. The... read more What a wonderful discovery! The restaurant uses excellent local and creative ingredients. The tri-tip was incredibly tender and packed with amazing flavor. The service was impressively quick, even though they were quite busy on a Thursday night. We’re so happy we found this place!

Phenomenal food, service and atmosphere. Best restaurant in Ames by a long shot. Steve runs a great kitchen and produces delicious food at a very reasonable pri... read more Phenomenal food, service and atmosphere. Best restaurant in Ames by a long shot. Steve runs a great kitchen and produces delicious food at a very reasonable price. The bar area is very welcoming and the drinks are perfection.