4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $32 03/28/2026 We saw that Arcadia was a Top 10 Finalist for Iowa Burger of the Year, so knew that we needed to give it a try - and last night was our opportunity. Arcadia is a short drive north of Grimes in a newly developed area of Polk City just after you cross over the long bridge over Saylorville Lake. We were impressed with the new building as we drove up (told that it opened about 1.5 years ago) along with the lively, open atmosphere & modern decor as we entered the building. We started our meal with a couple of local craft tap beers - a nice selection was available. Since we came for the Burger of the Year contender, the Smashburger was one of our orders (see picture) and we opted for the Fish Tacos as our second meal (see picture). Both were delicious and highly recommended. While I offer my Kudos for offering Marshmallow Creme for a dipping sauce with the sweet potato fries (we haven't found many places that do this...and we LOVE it), my only knock is that it was way too watered down and runny - with most of it running off the dipped fries rather than sticking to them. We finished with a Salted Carmel Old Fashion...and yes, it too was delicious and highly recommended! More information on the drinks and Happy Hour specials can be found at: HappyHourDesMoines . If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Ambiance is amazing. Food is always hot fresh and delicious. We've always had great service and…read morelove revisiting!

Love Pour Choices! They always have the most aesthetic decor, every cocktail is delicious, and food…read morenever disappoints! 10/10 fries, grilled cheese, buffalo chicken bites, and chicken Philly. The bloody Mary is crazy spicy and fabulous.

This place is always packed!!! Big open space inside. A projector screen and large TVs are there…read more Cute Valentine's decor all over. Seating outside is available when the weather is good. We were greeted and sat right. You could tell they were busy and /or short staffed. It took a min to get our drink orders and we had our food selection picked so we put that order in. My husband and I shared a Bloody Mary- it was good and it had a candied bacon on it that was yummy. I got a chicken Cesar wrap with sweet potato fries - both were delicious. My husband got wings with jalapeño creamed corn and buffalo sauce. There are daily specials, valentines specials for food and drinks and tons of things to choose from on the menu. The vibe was definitely fun and it seemed like everyone knew everyone. We will definitely be coming back to try other foods!

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.

I left a 3*** review after our visit on Wed Aug 29. Unfortunately, Mullets decided to take it…read moredown. Our server, Caleb, was the Best- especially since he was working alone. 3 out of 8 of us were happy with their meals. My grinder was a mess- had to eat it with a fork, and it was bland. My husband and friend had a Philly cheese steak. Never have we seen a cheese steak with DICED meat- also bland. Another friend had burnt ends...the bun was so soggy, she had to eat the meat without the bun. Another friend had burnt ends- he ate most of it, but also disappointed with the soggy bun. Again, the only saving grace was Caleb.

Mullets in Uptown Ankeny - Brunch Review…read more Well, we finally made it here for a meal! Brunch it was, and I am glad we did! Mullets in Uptown Ankeny is a relatively new business in the uptown area. They are right off of the High Trestle Trail and provide plenty of parking for cars and bikes. They have a very nice main bar on the first floor and ample comfortable seating at the bar and at tables. But they also have a full bar and expansive rooftop dining area. And on a day like the one we had, it was picture perfect! You can get to the roof by stairs or elevator! Big bonus. The rooftop has nice views of the downtown area, and plenty of seating in or out of the sun. We were seated quickly upon arrival and greeted by our waitress within minutes with ice waters. We quickly ordered Bloody Marys, which are a house recipe ($9). They are plain but flavorful. I like mine spicy, so I asked for Tabasco - the waitress had to go on an excursion but didn't give up until she got it for me! (Thank you!) We finally found the breakfast menu (not pictured), which is a ridiculously difficult thing to navigate, because my desire and my inclination was to just order one of everything! (I guess we will have to keep coming back). We finally narrowed it down to the Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes and the Eggs Benedict Flight. We were not disappointed. The Pancakes are among the best I have ever had! While the Eggs Benedict were delicious, they are almost impossible to eat without a sharp knife and an extra plate. Pro tip - if you get the Eggs Benedict Flight, ask for an extra plate - the delivery presentation is fun to look at but horrible to eat from.

It's definitely more a chill, relax bar vibe. Nice servers who are always hustling…read more They have a patio and when you walk in, beer coolers to purchase drinks to go. We have eaten in and gotten takeout. Food is delicious either way. Best Broasted Chicken and Crispy Breaded Chicken Wings. Kids love the Chicken BLT, fries, waffle fries, sweet potato fries and curds. Their honey mustard and bbq sauces to dip are delicious as well. Broasted Chicken - 5/5 Crispy Wings - 5/5 Chicken BLT - 5/5 Fries, Waffle Fries, Sweet Potato Fries - 5/5 Curds - 4/5 It's our must stop for any fried or Broasted chicken cravings.

Went to lunch with a friend on a Monday. not overly busy. we took our time deciding on menu…read moreoptions. I was torn betweenbthe salad and the wrap. I comprimised and got the wrap and got a salad for my side. the parm dressing is yummy, plain old iceberg lettuce just the way I like it. Marlys got the chef salad and it looked amazing. the wrap was very god. I had ranch in mine, but next time would go with the parm dressing. our server was great. bathrooms were clean. they have a food section you can buy goodies to take home.

Ambiance for the wings. Great vibe!! Service is wonderful. Large drink menu but geared toward young…read morecrowd- there is a whole page of mule options. The fried chicken was ok, a bit too bread and greasy. Chicken quality was fair 3 out of 5. The burgers were great 4 out of 5. The traditional wings were a 5 out of 5. So. Order a Beer (or mule) with wings and you are good to go!!

Positives first: Dip trio and chips were good, drinks were…read morecold, ambiance was good as well. The real scoop: My sister and her girlfriends booked a large reservation for our group and they were not prepared at all when we showed up. Not enough tables, not enough seats, it was messy. We ordered drinks, they staggered out. Mine was wrong, came out as a mule instead of a martini, the girl corrected it. My husband and I split the dip trio and the hot chicken sandwich for dinner with tots. (The photo of the onion rings is what my dad ordered as an app) The sandwich was unbearingly messy with sauce all over the place. We ended up picking it apart and eating it with a fork. Service was all over the place and I felt bad for the main girl serving us because the girl helping her could not be more unfriendly/helpful to her. I'm about 99% I wouldn't return here because I have no reason to go back to Ames. This place has potential but my sister and her friends said service and consistency here is an issue and that's obvious big time.

This morning called for brunch! We decided to stop by the district and visit The Breakfast Club. As…read moreyou arrive you are welcomed by a cheerful 80s themed colorful dining room with throwback art, movie posters, and music videos. We decided to spring for the breakfast egg rolls, a vanilla iced latte, and Bloody Mary. The egg rolls were a bit bland, there was very little breakfast meat so the accompanying dipping sauces were a nice touch. For entrees we ordered the chicken fried steak, notorious biscuits and gravy, and the Basic B. The biscuits and gravy were the fan favorite, the biscuits were super fluffy and gravy was also tasty. Bonus- the bacon was perfectly cooked! In the basic B we had asked to add onions in the hashbrowns and they sautéed them and put them on top, but in the future if we asked them to cook them together I'm sure they would. Overall we enjoyed our experience and ambiance and will likely come back in the future!

We were excited to see they were open on Easter and went to try with family. Bright, open & fun…read moreatmosphere - only downside was it does get loud. It was a new experience for all 4 of us and we all enjoyed our food and would come back. Good sized portions as well.

Awesome staff! Cool place. The food smelled amazing but we didn't eat...this time. Will be going…read moreback for steak night though.

Stopped by to watch some NCAA March Madness Basketball games. Happened to be Saturday Night Steak…read moreNight with Steak, baked potato and shrimp for $20. Great atmosphere, table service and good vibe. The steak was delicious and will definitely be back in the future.