Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Ames area by diners

#7. Wallaby's Bar & Grille

- Rating: 3.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2733 Stange Road Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Sports Bars, American, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Ge-Angelo's Italian Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 3.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 823 Wheeler St. Ste 9 Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Jethro's BBQ Ames

- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Buckeye Ave. Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Hickory Park Restaurant Co.

- Rating: 3.9/5 (728 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1404 South Duff Ave. Ames, Iowa
- Categories: American, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Aunt Maude's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 547 Main St. Ames, Iowa
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

#2. The Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Cornbred

- Rating: 4.4/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 526 Main St. Ste 106 Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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