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.

Food was great! I had Chophouse Ribeye. It was served on a bed of puree sweet potato with a blue…read moreberry sauce circling it all. Very good! Kris had a chicken bacon ranch melt. It had a homemade ranch dressing on their homemade sourdough bread. It was fantastic! In her words. Service was great, very friendly, helpful and cheerful! Ambiance was simple and open. Very nice atmospher

Came here for lunch and was excited to see they make their own homemade sourdough. I ordered the…read moregrilled cheese, one of my moms got the French dip, and my other mom got another sandwich. The sourdough was perfectly crispy, and there was plenty of gooey melted cheese--I even got an awesome cheese pull! The only thing I would change is that I thought my sandwich could have used a little more salt, but that might just be because I'm a salt addict. The fries were perfectly crispy and paired so well with their homemade ranch. I even confirmed with our waitress that it was homemade, and she was super friendly and helpful. We were seated quickly, and since we came around 2:00 p.m. on a Monday, we had the place to ourselves. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere with a bar, and the bathrooms were very clean and nice. The portion sizes were just right--enough to leave me comfortably full without feeling stuffed. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and would definitely consider coming back!

went for oystas during happy hr but they 86'd them. boo. but got the spin artichoke dip, crispy…read morerice with tuna, & deviled eggs. soooo good!!! old fashions, espresso martini, & a beer called liquid hugs. it was still a great experience, as always..and our waitress was amazing!!

We were in Ankeny this past weekend celebrating my daughter's graduation from Iowa State and…read moredecided to try Tribute Eatery & Bar and I'm so glad we did! Our group ordered a mix of pasta dishes and steak frites, and everything was excellent. The steak was cooked perfectly, the pasta was fresh and flavorful, and the prickly pear spicy margarita was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere is really cool too, stylish without feeling overdone, and the location is great. We also had wonderful service, especially considering we came in around 8 PM on a Sunday evening with a group. Definitely recommend if you're in the Ankeny area. We'd absolutely come back!

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.

Very nice restaurant. Big menu with a lot of variety. They can easily accommodate a large group…read more They had 3 private events going on there and still served individual tables well. The pizza was a bit smaller than we were anticipating, but overall high quality food.

First time here and its a beautiful restaurant. Came for lunch with great company Who likes to…read moreenjoy new food adventures with me my daughter. We both agree for lunch the light setting was a bit too dark

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!!

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.

Food was great, Guinness pour was perfect and the atmosphere was sick! Really enjoy our visit.read more

This place is fantastic! I'm visiting from San Diego, and…read morewe settled on this spot for an early lunch for 3. Host and server were awesome- friendly and efficient. Food was phenomenal. Between us we had cheese toastie, prime rib dip, and a Reuben sandwiches. The meat on both the prime rib and Reuben was succulent and tender, and none of us could finish them. The house curly fries were perfectly seasoned and delish. The rest of the menu looks great, and I hope to be back next time I'm in town. They def know what they're doing in the kitchen- wish I'd thought to take pix, but if you're in the area, make sure to check it out.

I ordered "I am the Walrus" pizza. This was my 1st time ordering from the restaurant. The flavor…read morewas glorious and the staff extremely helpful. I ordered thru Doordash and didn't notice the wrong address was chosen until later. I called the restaurant and they were able to give the correct address to the delivery driver by actually swiftly running outside to give it to him. I am so grateful and am curious to try everything from the menu.

The wings were flavorful but a little more crispy than I prefer. The pizza is fine; it is unique…read morebecause the dough is essentially a foccacia rather than a true detroit style dough-y crust. Service was very friendly. Perfectly acceptable meal, just not anything I would go out of my way for.

¡Buen provecho!…read more Every time we come back to Hernandez Mexican Bar and Grill we enjoy it even more. This trip was no exception the owner, Jose , greeted us like old friends and really made the experience unforgettable. I'm not sure if it's my charm or my wife's beauty but we seem to get the best service over and over. Between our server and the Jose we had top notch service, again. We usually sit at the bar here, but opted for a booth today, the different perspective gives a great view of the entire restaurant and the decor and surroundings definitely make you feel festive. The place is always spotless and well kept. All the other guests were receiving the same quality of service and we love watching all the other amazing dishes leave the kitchen. (The food parade) We we ready for some drinks so we orders a couple of the shaker margaritas - totally worth the little extra! The bring them in shakers and pour the first serving for you. There always seems to be enough in the shaker to fill the glass a couple of times, plus some, and the mix is way better than t he typical house margs. We were treated to a complimentary order of guacamole which is a big winner. The guac is fresh made and server perfectly with all the right vegies included. I like mine with a little more heat and lime so I just make some minor adjustments at the table, but it is really delicious and SO fresh! We are trying to be a little calorie conscious so we opted to share a Chimichanga. The plate is huge a full of a delicious fresh salad, steaming refired beans with excellent flavor and the jumbo sized chimichanga smothered in warm queso sauce and filled with perfectly seasoned shredded chicken. My mouth is watering just writing the review! ALL-IN-ALL ANOTHER VERY HAPPY VISIT! ¡Mil gracias!

Still absolutely amazing! Great service and excellent food! Definitely the best Mexican food I've…read morehad in Des Moines!