We went to Boulder Tap House in Ankeny with a party of five and a half -- Kim and I, three of my…read morekids, and my one-month-old granddaughter. We sat at a high top with a bench, and it actually worked really well for having the baby with us. Drinks and waters came out efficiently, and our waitress was kind and courteous. The food did take a little while, but everything came out together, which I appreciate with a larger table. My fries were room temperature when they arrived, but they quickly replaced them with piping hot ones, so no real complaint there. Our table had a good mix: the Pulled Pork Sandwich for $12.99, Crispy Chicken Wrap for $14.99, Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos for $14.99, BTH Classic Smash Burger for $14.99, and a medium order of house-made boneless wings for $16.99. No one complained, which is usually a pretty good sign with our crew. The restaurant was clean, fairly busy, and all the staff we interacted with were friendly. Drink prices seemed reasonable too. We were also able to hang out and visit for quite a while without feeling rushed, which made it a really nice family stop. It is close to home, the food was good, and my daughter picked up the bill for Father's Day, so that made it taste even better. We will definitely be back.

My family and went here on a Monday night. It wasn't super busy and we were seated right away. Half…read moreour group ordered tap beers from their lengthy beer menu. One of the options we wanted was out which I have heard is a fairly common thing with certain beers here. For an appetizer we ordered the bone-in Buffalo wings. They were so good and the best item that I had during this meal. I would go back for the wings alone. One of the members of my group who has been here before said the boneless wings are not good and he would only recommend the bone-in wings. For it being a Monday night and not very busy I felt like the food was taking longer than necessary, but this was my first time, so I didn't have anything to compare it to. Majority of the table ordered burgers. We all enjoyed them, but didn't think it was the best burger ever. My favorite was the jalapeño popper burger, but I really don't think you could go wrong with any of the burgers. I liked this place and will be back if the opportunity comes, but I don't think it will be a staple restaurant in our house.

Bartenders are some of the best in town. The food is awesome, vibes are immaculate. Have been here…read moremultiple times and it keeps me coming back!

I think the owners forgot that they are advertising this as an upscale location. Saturday night and…read moreinstead of the "comforting blue glow" and "top notch cocktail bar" prominently mentioned throughout the website, it was just another sports bar. A cage fight on one of the tv's was on full volume pumping through the bars sound system, the sophisticated cocktail menu was just some soggy paper menus. Bartender seemed annoyed we even showed up which was interesting given the nearly empty place. Ankeny desperately needs a cocktail lounge but this isn't it.

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.

My friend and I stopped here for dinner and were seated immediately. We ordered the fried…read moremozzarella squares, quesadillas, and bone-in naked wings, and everything was excellent. The mozzarella squares came with a slight upcharge if you wanted both ranch and marinara, but the food quality made it worthwhile. I also enjoyed the Caribbean Koolaid cocktail. The restaurant offers low-top, high-top, and bar seating options. Our server, Emma M., was friendly, attentive, and provided great service throughout our visit. Prices were competitive, there was no credit card surcharge, and the restrooms were clean and well maintained. we had a great experience and would recommend this restaurant to others.

We were a party of 8 and the service was spot on, Nick did a great job! A busy football Saturday…read moreand it was great to be able to see multiple games on big screens around the bar area. Food is typical bar food but not overly greasy and the price is average for portion size. The sweet chili chicken wrap is fire! I'll go back just for this.

Three stars due to a great server. We liked the pretzel bites. My husband and I had the Truffle…read moreSteak Melt. This had no flavor. There was a tiny smearing of truffle cheese spread, the meat had no flavor, my sandwich maybe had two small sliced mushrooms and the onion jam had nothing to it. With drinks our bill was over $100 and that was a hard pill to swallow. We don't mind spending money dining out but we want to leave with a good taste in our mouth.

Stayed overnight in Ankeny for ISU commencement. Found this restaurant online and family agreed to…read moretry it. We were impressed by the architecture of the building inside and outside! We were immediately impressed with the menu. Maybe the best tomato basil soup I've ever tasted, daughters agreed. Pulled pork tacos were delicious and fresh. The double smash burger and sweet potato fries were delicious! Cannot say enough positive comments about our experience and the menu choices and the five menu selections we made. I only wish this establishment was in our TC nhood!!

Stopped by as I was in town for work! First time and on Monday night I have a craving for wings so…read morefound this place on Yelp and since I try and avoid chains this place popped up! Positives....got the spicy BBQ wings and they were packed with flavor and a good portion came for $10.99. they are not holding back on quantity! I also got the granziano sausage sandwich loaded with cheese, peppers and onions and house made marinara sauce! Definitely a huge portion and way to much for one! Good flavor and fries are excellent! Great meal to split! Negative...none really! Also a large quantity of the with sports running and great seating with TV's! Definitely a place to go and watch the game! Service was solid! Overall a good value and good quality! To see more pictures of this place and others go to Kam Finds Food page on Facebook and Instagram and join the foodie community!

Great wings we did traditional hot and Jack Daniel's with sauce on the side excellent service loved…read morethe game selections on the TVs it's a must try!

Good local spot Cold drinks friendly service…read more Chicken on nachos was only knock on the place

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.

We were back again! We split the breaded pork tenderloin (BPT) and upgraded the side to onion…read morerings. We were actually surprised with the amount of onion rings we received on a split side. It was more like a full sized side dish. Their onion rings are really good. The BPT wasn't as seasoned as I'd like, but with salt, mustard & pickles it was really good. They also have a nice selection of craft beers. They have some great lunch specials. Around 20 items all under $10. I recommend you check out their menu! On this Tuesday, it had hardly anyone there at noon. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We had a very short wait for our drinks and food. This is definitely a sports bar. They have televisions all around the restaurant. I believe they were all showing sports related shows. They have a lot of booths, tables and high top tables.

We ordered two pizzas, appetizers, a sandwich, and drinks. After we finished our appetizers, the…read morewaitress brought out our food. As the second pizza was being placed on the table, we immediately noticed it was not the pizza we had ordered, and we had no idea what kind of pizza it was. The waitress apologized for the mistake and promptly advised us that she would expedite the correct pizza. Approximately 30 minutes later, the replacement pizza, an Oktoberfest pizza, arrived at our table. The waitress again apologized for the inconvenience and made sure everything else was okay before leaving. As I began serving the pizza, we noticed it was missing the bratwurst and contained only sauerkraut. Once again, the pizza was incorrect. When the waitress returned to our table, I explained the issue and respectfully requested to speak with a manager. When the manager arrived, I explained the entire situation from the beginning, including how two pizzas had been brought to our table incorrectly. The manager apologized for the inconvenience, but her response was, "I'll make sure to take the incorrect pizza off your bill. You won't have to pay for it." She then returned to her duties. While I appreciated the apology and the offer to remove the charge, the way the situation was handled left me disappointed. Removing the charge for an incorrectly prepared order felt more like a favor being extended to us rather than an appropriate response to repeated mistakes. After two incorrect pizzas and a considerable wait, no additional options were offered or discussed to resolve the situation and help ensure we left with a positive dining experience. This is the first time I have ever posted a review about a dining experience. I am not looking for a free meal, charity, or anything beyond what is fair. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. My disappointment is not simply about the incorrect food, but rather how the situation was ultimately handled by management. A little more communication, ownership, and effort to make things right would have gone a long way toward turning a frustrating experience into a positive one. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as my intention is not to be unreasonable but to share an honest experience and encourage better customer service moving forward.

The Firetrucker was created and raised on the shoulders of a great man, and the legend continues…read more This has become a local standout as far as breweries go! They have embraced the locals as well as the biking crowd. Being right off the high trestle trail they are perfectly located to serve the 2-wheel crowds! With occasional live music and always having a food truck roll in it is a great place to drink fantastic beers and handmade cocktails while enjoying a snack or meal from the revolving food offerings. The staff are always friendly and quick to fill your drink orders. In addition to that they have a massive selection of board and card games to help pass the time with your friends and family! Go check it out!

Great place for live music! Smaller patio but still good size. Picnic tables. Looks like you could…read moremaybe bring your own chairs. A few snacks sold inside. Huge beer menu. We had Jell-O shots on the 4th! Very friendly staff! Would definitely go back & recommend . Check it out!

Great atmosphere, drinks, and service. We will be back next Junior Olympics and will bring the…read moreentire coaching staff.

The restaurant was not busy when we arrived and we were greeted as soon as we walked in being told…read morewelcome in and pic a seat that works for us. We found our seat and were immediately greeted by a new server Rylie she was super sweet and gave us time to go over the menu. She did let us know she was new which was good because if we had questions that she didn't know she was willing to find out. Our drinks came quickly and were cold. Our food was good and fresh. The waitress came back multiple times to check on us. I have read some rather mean reviews on this restaurant and I do have to say people should understand how long these servers and cooks have to work. Some of them are pulling 12 hour shifts. Be patient, it seems they are trying to fix some of the previous issues. Again I will reiterate our service was great. The ambiance was like a pub with clean tables and the restrooms were clean as well. We will be back.