Thao and Kara welcomed us to our first visit to the Smoking Goat Pub like we were family. We…read morestumbled upon this place through a different channel, and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did. The atmosphere is a dicey but very clean and the vibe looks like a great time. It was a quiet afternoon but the ladies went out of their way to make us feel like we belonged. This visit was only for a couple of cocktails but we saw some food come from the kitchen and it looked on point! Kara made a tasty treat and shared it with some of at the bar and that sealed the deal! We will be back in to give it a shot. I will update my review on the food after that! See you soon!

Stopped in for lunch, had the (really good) house specialty burger. The service was excellent and…read morethe staff was friendly. Didn't get to sample any of their beers but the selection was definitely appealing.

The place was small but clean. Our meals were cooked to order, Lunch was only 5.50 a plate. Lots to…read morechoose from for lunch or dinner. For 3 kids and 2 adults (drinks,lunch and appetizer) it was 35.00, we even took some home. They do only take cash or check. I would recommend this place to anyone. We will be back when we are in town.

We haven't been there in a long time because they are no longer open for lunch. We stopped in and…read morehad to wait a while before they could take our order because they were so busy with carryout. We decided to eat in and we both ordered Mongolian beef and egg rolls. In a change from a year ago, it's just white rice and no egg roll included with this dish. The Mongolian beef wasn't as flavorful as we remembered it. The portion was large and we were able to bring home quite a bit. Adding soy sauce did add flavor to it. The egg rolls were good. I love their hot mustard. This must be a trend in Chinese restaurants, but you can no longer get a glass of water. You have to buy a bottle. Seems a little strange. The people were pleasant

We go here often. Photos from 1/21/26. 6:15 p.m…read more Take-out Food: Our food is always delicious. Our orders are always correct, and the food is still hot by the time we get home. They're quite consistent as well, making sure the wings are done the same way almost every single time. Every now and then, the fries are a little different, but nothing to complain about in my opinion. We tend to opt for the boneless wings, and they're typically really juicy. Also, the cheese fries are absolutely delicious! Their ranch is by far the best out there as well. Service: Our order is almost always ready quickly; sometimes by the time we arrive even, and we only live about ten minutes away. We order online, and they have gotten it right every time. The staff tends to be a little...cold? For lack of a better term. They aren't mean, but you're also not greeted with a smile when you walk in. Ambiance: It's a pretty typical sports-centered restaurant. Not too many decorations or intimate seating styles. They do keep it clean, which is a huge plus. The overall noise level varies, but it never seems to be obnoxiously loud.

First time at any Wingstop and it did not disappoint! This location was clean, the staff was…read morefriendly and helpful and the food was phenomenal! Fresh, cooked perfectly and delicious! The wings are meaty and juicy and flavorful!! Husband and I used to go to BuffaloWild Wings but the quality has gone down hill. We will absolutely be returning to Wingstop in Ames

As we traveled to the Chicago area we stopped along the way. Hometown Hero's in Grinnell, Iowa is a…read morefun sports bar with good food! I had a very good burger and my girlfriend had the spicy chicken sandwich. I think this would be a great place to watch a game

Excellent food and service at reasonable price. First visit yesterday 2/23/26 and I will be back…read moreand highly recommend. Tenderloin was absolutely deliciously amazing!! The aioli is out of this world. Also tried the Hawkeye burger and wow, just as delicious!! Love the bar theme!! Can't wait to return!!

Mascot dog. Best dog ever. Walks around enjoying the vibe. DJ plays a good mix. The bar is good…read moresized. I didn't eat but dive vibe is there.

I stole some of my colleagues food it was so delectable…read more Service with a smiley face and the day was perfect for the patio dining. Great experience all around!!

Well there's a reason everyone raves about this place. I've had bits of it at the state fair and…read morewhatnot but finally drove out to visit one recent Sunday. The food, service, and ambiance were all great! Don't sleep on the smoked turkey. Apparently that's like a Texas thing, but Iowa - don't knock it til you try it! The smoked turkey is so juicy and was heaven in their Sunday breakfast burrito special! We did the ribs and brisket and both were also really amazing! Like competition winning good. I thought we'd have leftovers. We did not. We crushed everything we ordered, including an Iowa Twinkie to start (highly recommend one of those to start)! It was pretty packed on a Sunday at 1pm but we did get seated super quickly. Highly recommend!

Stopped here after a long trip and wanted to get something quick. It's a pizza buffet and all the…read morepizza on the bar was old, dry and looked like death. I will say the employees were very helpful and pleasant!!!!

took a chance again for a pick up order at 6, still waiting at 615. I get a rush but 15-20 minutes…read morelate is ridiculous..

We stopped in for drinks and dinner while staying nearby, mostly because it was within walking…read moredistance of the hotel. The drink specials were good, and honestly the drinks made the Walmart run before dinner a little more tolerable. We came back later for dinner, and the food was fine. I had the Kickin' Raspberry Chicken for $14.99, which was a grilled chicken sandwich with Jamaican jerk seasoning, grilled pineapple, ghost pepper cheese, and raspberry sauce on ciabatta. It was good, messy, and that ghost pepper cheese definitely had some fire to it. I liked it. I honestly do not remember what Kim had, but not because it was bad -- just because the meal overall was not especially memorable. The bigger issue was the service. Our server seemed like she was ready to be somewhere else, and that threw off the vibe for us. Nothing was bad enough to complain about, but it was just barely good enough not to. We probably should have stayed at the bar like we usually do, because the bar side seemed more fun and the bartender looked like UFC legend Chuck Liddell, which at least added some entertainment value. I would come back for the drinks, especially if I was staying nearby again. The food was okay, my sandwich was actually pretty good, but the service left us wanting to finish up and walk somewhere else.

Awesome broasted chicken wings! The best I've had! Servicer Ashley was excellent, very attentive…read moreand friendly!

Holy wow. This place was incredible. As first timers in Iowa, we weren't sure where to eat and what…read moreeven was available for a handful of vegetarians - but this place was IT and then some. We went on May 21st, and we were greeted by 2 men at 8:40 pm. They let us know the buffet was closing shortly but essentially implied "take as much as you can since we throw out everything at the end of the night anyways" so WE DID (as you can see from our plates. And we were FULL after a 10.5 hour drive, but then they brought out a custom made veggie pizza which we DEVOURED. An incredible experience for something we thought was a "mom & pop" shop for how nice the host was but happy to find out it's a chain that exists in our home state!

Great place in North Liberty, clean, good is always hot, tasty! No waiting, super service!read more

This is the place I hold as the gold standard for brisket. They season the meat so well, and it's…read morecooked to perfection. The sweet potato fries are excellent and served with a sauce I could eat with a spoon. They cater, and the menu includes burgers, salmon, chicken and prime rib. This is a solid 10/10. They don't pay me to say this. Every out of town person I've brought here also raves about the food. The brisket and burnt ends are my favorite.

Our waitress was attentive & brought our drinks immediately. We all ordered Saturday noon specials:…read moregirls had 3 sliders & boys had brisket French dips. We all enjoyed our food. I liked the sauces. Specials come with one side & a drink. We had baked beans, green beans, pasta salad, & Mac & cheese(.50 up charge) . All were good! Stop there!