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    Flavory Bistro

    4.5 (202 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    FLAVORY BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kirk M.

    The food outshined the service! Ambiance: 4 stars Food: 5 stars Service: 2 stars Well, I came here with a friend for lunch. He loves the place and said the Gyros are fantastic. So I went with his recommendation. First impressions: The place is small and nicely located in the District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny. They have adequate seating and were only slightly busy when we arrived (I would say it was at half capacity the entire time we were there) We stood at the reception location for a while before we were 'greeted' and finally seated. We sat for quite a while before the guy with the headset to came back to take our orders. This was the weird part - he was fine, but he spoke so quietly we were not sure he was addressing us or talking to someone in his headset. Eventually we got our orders in, and we again waited. Some time later the water showed up, then after another pause the drinks we ordered were delivered, and sometime later the food showed up. He even remembered the dipping sauce which I thought I was going to have to ask for. We ate our entire meals without once being asked how things were, and eventually after the food was all gone, he came back to unceremoniously plop the bill on the table, and after another extended period he came back to process the payment. All-in-all the interaction with this guy was 'just weird'. (It was suggested that he might be the son of the owner...) He was doing his job but there was absolutely not any extra effort put in to make us feel welcome, and the total lack any real interaction was off-putting. The overall appearance of the place was nice and appeared clean, the decor was fresh and classy. However the bar area around the kitchen was very cluttered and looked like it was being used for overflow storage and it was a bit chaotic and had lots of clutter. Please forgive the fact that I forgot to take pictures of the delicious food. I got into conversation with my friend and just forgot! It was a very well made traditional Gyro with generous portions of meat, fresh hummus and a perfect portion of super fresh tzatziki sauce. I ordered fresh jalapeños and they got that right too! The side of fries were delicious as well, seasoned perfectly, crispy and fresh, and the garlic sauce...well did not lack for garlic! Wowza!! Overall I do recommend this place for the food! I will most likely return and I hope that the service will be a little better next time around.

    Mediterranean Feast
    Liesl S.

    Flavory Bistro is our go-to date night spot, and it never disappoints! It's been awhile so wanted to write another review. The Mediterranean Feast is our favorite --it's the perfect mix of fresh, flavorful dishes that gives a little bit of everything. The homemade cheese is truly something special--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It's one of those things you just can't stop talking about after the meal! We also love that it's a family-run business, and you can tell everything is made with so much care and attention. Since everything is made to order, the freshness and quality really shine through. If you're looking for a spot with amazing Mediterranean food and a personal touch, Flavory Bistro is the place to go. We always look forward to our next visit!

    Stephanie P.

    This place was awesome. The server was great and the food was wonderful! We had the Mediterranean Bruschetta for an appetizer and it had great flavor. The pepper mixture that was on the plate was so good! My main course was an open face burrata cheese and tomato sandwich. It was yummy. If you want a good solid meal this is the place... it surely will please!

    Oatmilk latte
    Justin W.

    "It is what it says on the tin!" Delicious luncheon today with their gyro beef bowl and an oatmilk latte. Impressive speed, efficiency, and attentiveness by the host. They seem to use a lot of eclectic tableware. It makes the decor all the more charming. I will definitely be back!

    Falafel "gyro"
    Megan K.

    Ordered take-out, and food was prepared quickly. The falafel was good, but hummus was almost flavorless and the pita was stale. The garden salad was a good size and the vegetables were fresh. The side bread was good (not stale). I also ordered baklava, but it was inedible-- it fell apart immediately and was flavorless.

    Turkey panini with coleslaw
    Jeff Kathy N.

    First time here. Over the lunch hour or so. It was quite busy but I was met and seated promptly. My order was taken pretty quickly. I ordered a turkey panini and a Diet Coke. The waiter ask if I had any allergies which I thought was very thoughtful. The panini was good and tasty. The coleslaw was not creamy as I typically like it but it had a unique taste that I did enjoy. It took a bit longer to get my food than it should but I was not disappointed with the meal. The price was about right for what I was served. Good amount of seating and welcoming. There is a front and back entrance and you can your order to go. I'd certainly come back again.

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    Todd B.

    We stopped here for dinner last night and while it was on the pricy side, the quality of the experience was top notch. Our waiter Matthew was fantastic, with multiple stories to share about the food, the owner and himself. While we didn't get to meet Lisa the owner, the story we heard of her Mom traveling the world with her and pushing her to identify what was in the global foods based on taste was fantastic! As to the food and drinks, we'll start with the Fresh Margarita (see picture). While pricy @$12 and small, it was one of the best margaritas we've had. I ordered a Beef Gyro (which had lamb mixed in with the beef - see picture). Both the Gyro and the tzatziki sauce were delicious. My wife ordered the Seafood Paella (see picture) and we both really enjoyed it. My wife makes our favorite Paella, so we both have become critical of most restaurant Paella. While we are used to lemon in the recipe, Lisa's alternate use of lime and green olives were unique and added to the character of the dish. The only thing holding me back from a 5 on the Food rating was the Baklava (see picture). Again, my wife had made some really good Baklava and we have enjoyed it on numerous occasions at restaurants and food festivals. As the picture demonstrates, this serving was average at best...thin, square, dry and relatively bland in taste. A disappointing end to the meal given how fantastic the main courses were. Todd's FAS: Food: 5- (Baklava held me back from a full 5) Atmosphere: 4+ Service: 5 If you found this review helpful, please click on 'Useful'.

    Side Caesar Salad
    Austin G.

    This place is amazing. Great good, great ambiance. I got the beef and lamb gyro with a side salad and elderflower tea. Really, really good, 10/10!

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    4 months ago

    Excellent, fresh food. Many healthy options. Order one of the bowls and don't forget the mushrooms!

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    1 month ago

    Have been here many of times over the years. Always good. Service always good, service runs a bit slower, but still good.

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    3 months ago

    Great food! Amazing service! The payaya is my favorite dish. It's one of my favorites.

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    Amazing delicious and fresh food, good service as well as helpful recommendations. Mushrooms are amazing!

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    Deliciously prepared food. The appetizers were enough to share. The wine was reasonably priced.

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    We recently went to Flavory Bistro to eat. Everything was wonderful. Good food, good service. We would highly recommend it.

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    How much it cost for Paella?

    We got it for 4 people and cost $25 per person. Call in advance to get additional varieties of seafood.

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