I want to start off this review with an absolute SOB of not living in the area and probably never getting to eat here again. Atmosphere: Located at the end of strip mall. Huge bar, but not a ton of seating. Large parking lot. There is no area to wait and there will be a wait if you don't have a reservation. We waited about 25 minutes for a table without a reservation. Clean bathrooms. Service: Super friendly staff that were rolling with the punches as it was absolutely packed. Food: OH MY GOD. So good, so so soooooo good. The food here honestly reminded me of my time in Ireland, this is the closet I've got to that level of amazingness without actually being there. Even the brown bread reminded me of many meals in County Clare. I forgot to take a photo of the corned beef and cabbage and potatoes but I will never forget them. Perfectly tender, and seasoned. I will dream about this place and hope that some day I end up back in Iowa. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Galway Seafood Chowder - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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Cute dinner or drinks spot in Ankeny! It is an Irish themed pub/restaurant but the food quality is amazing!! We got the fish and chips and it was great! I will say for the area, the portion did seem a bit small for the price, but that is the only downside I have! They have an option of seating types from booths, tables, and a bar area. They had sports on multiple tvs so you could watch that as well! The server was super kind and hopeful with recommending various things on the menu. They have a large selection of draft beers as well as unique cocktails. Even some fall themed ones! If you go certainly try the fish and chips! read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - View inside from booth area - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Absolutely loved the food! It was a bit noisy but the pub was packed. We had the Rueben and the prime rib dip. I substituted mashed for the fries and super happy with this. The gravy was rich and full of mushrooms. My husband said this Rueben was the best he's had and he orders them a lot. After he tried my gravy he wished he'd ordered a side to dip his fries in. This food was far better than the pubs in Ireland and England as it is seasoned to perfection. Definitely on our list of frequent restaurants now. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Prime Rib Dip with Mashed instead of fries Rueben with fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

I'm so glad that we found Magee's on a holiday, as it was a superb and unique dining experience. Located amid Ankeny's District area, parking is no issue, and they offer both inside and outside seating. The interior is a great dining/bar with a cool vibe, while the outdoor area is more casual and well-shaded. We chose to sit outside and had a great server in Cortney, who guided us throughout the meal, offering terrific suggestions from their menu that we acted on. We loved the Reuben eggrolls, a tasty combination of corned beef brisket that lasted only a short time on the table--adding that to the checklist for our next visit! My Tipperary Irish Stew was fantastic as a main course, a superb meshing of lamb, filet, veggies, and herbs served with delicious mashed potatoes. It was presented well on a skillet and tasted even better than anticipated. I am looking forward to exploring Magee's menu more!! read more

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I went out for a night cap with my cousin. She recommended this place. Nice restaurant and huge bar on the wall. Whiskey selection mostly. We sat at the bar to see what kind of drink options were available. Bartender gave us his opinion on a few scotch I had in mind. I went with Johnny Walker green. I didn't realize how late it got, we were so busy talking. Someone in the bar ordered pizza and offered to everyone there. The Bartender gave us a plastic plate for pizza. I would go back for lunch or dinner next time. read more

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I like the cozy feeling of this place during colder temps. It also has great space for a private event. Likes: beer and whiskey/scotch menu, Irish food offerings, great kids menu, ambiance Improvements: to play only Irish music, serve bread warm, brussel sprout salad hardly had brussel sprouts. read more

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Excellent food and service. The best events too! Love the Irish fare! Visit often for a meal or a drink at the beautiful bar.

The food and service is excellent and we will come back.. but seriously the flies in the restaurant are out of control. Bring your own fly swatter. read more

Potato encrusted cod was INSANE. Must order! Goat cheese salad was also incredible. Highly recommend.

Really enjoyed our experience at Magees for the first time. We ate for Mother's Day dinner, it was a seat yourself at the door. Our waitress came right away, it was a great pace and she was very attentive. Our kids both had the chicken tenders and fries from the kids menu. I tried the salmon which was very flavorful. We had the asparagus fries as an app, they were really good as well. The restaurant was busy but but not overly crowded which was nice it wasn't to loud and the atmosphere was nice. Not a place I'd frequent every time, as I do think the menu is a bit pricey but great for a special occasion dinner. read more

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We went to Magee's for a private party and loved the Irish vibe of this bar. The party food (sliders, scotch eggs, boneless wings) were all good and the beer was cold. Its also located in the entertainment district so lots of shops and other restaurants bars to walk to in the area. Loved the street musician playing outside. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Bar in the party room - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

4.33* (out of 5) Food: n/a Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 06/25/2022 Had some time while in the area and this place looked interesting, so my wife and I stopped by to have a Harp and a Guiness. We sat at a table outside to enjoy the summer warmth. We had just eaten, so will have to stop by for a meal on another day. The exterior was very inviting (see pictures), the beer selection was good and the bar looked great (see picture). I recommend a stop to whet your whistle...and the food looks great also! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. read more

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Came here for lunch and I ordered Salmon BLT with fries and Ice tea. Food was good and ice tea was okay, nothing special. Server came by few times but we didn't have a chance to hold her while we are eating because she seemed busy and left us very quick without any conversation. My husband couldn't order a beer because of that. (Obviously, he can't talk with mouth full. ) Server came by for a check and handed us electronic payment device which already had a default setting of 23% tip. I would you to suggest bring cash :) read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

This is the one restaurant in Ankeny that my family can always agree that we have never been disappointed at. The food and service are always on point. Fast and friendly serve and excellent menu choices! I would like give a recommendation on the menu, but it's all been so good! The soups are also very good!! A+ all the way! read more

My mom and I tried Magee's in the afternoon on a Sunday. They offered brunch and lunch options and had daily specials during the work week. We loved the atmosphere, it really feels like you are in an Irish Pub with Dubliners playing, wood tables and benches, and Irish sayings on the wall. We decided to split waffles and the chicken fried chicken entree. The log cabin waffles were made to a warm crispy perfection(the manager, Trevor, remade them three times just to make sure they were made right!) I'm astounded/honored he would take the time and watch waffles being made for us. The highlight of the meal was the chicken friend chicken. It was heavenly. The chicken itself was moist with a flaky, crunchy breading, but not too much, on top of that was a gooey, tasty, creamy egg mixture. The mixture of the two in your mouth was just . The espresso drinks were sweet, and potent, exactly what you want to get you going on a Sunday afternoon. We will be coming back for it all! Sadly this was our first time there and not a lot of people too which was surprising! Try them out! read more

Carter was an awesome bartender. Very strong pours, but the drinks were absolutely delicious. The boneless wings were served with the sauce on the side, which I thought was odd. Figured they would be tossed like most places. The buffalo sauce itself was spicy and not overly-vinegary. This is not the place for large groups to take numerous shots and to "party". This is a place with a quiet ambiance to relax and enjoy good quality drinks. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Shamrock Shake - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Second time here and it was great once again. Had the seafood soup and the Belfast Reuben! Oh and a black and tan to wash it down. The service was pleasant attentive. Prompt as well. I love the feel of the Irish pub! read more

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The wife and I wanted to grab a couple beers and had a free beer from Magee's on pub pass so we stopped in for a couple. They had NFL games on at a reasonable volume so that was a bonus. The bartender was friendly and made my wife an espresso martini and it was delicious. They have a descent beer selection. I tried their wheat beer but I didn't like it. I do like their hazy ipa though so I had 2 of those. My wife also had the beer of the month- leinenkugels toasted bock. Then we got hungry so we tried the Guinness dip -a reuben cheese dip with flatbread (pic attached) it was very good! read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Guinness dip - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

It occurred to me that even though I am of Irish decent, I know nothing of Irish cuisine.  My knowledge of anything Irish is pretty much limited to green beer on St Patrick's day, Conner McGregor, shamrocks, frosted lucky charms, Irish whiskey and Guinness.  Of course I've had corn beef and cabbage but I have no idea if it originated in Ireland and I'm too lazy to do the research. It's one of those dishes though that I have every St Patricks day and I can't tell you why because it's so damn delicious. I should make it more often. I was on a mission for a reason I can't remember.  Somehow Scottish eggs and bangers and mash were stuck in my head. I don't remember watching any video's about either of those at 2AM on YouTube which pretty much sums up my nights as of late.  I can't sleep even though I need it badly especially with my current state of health.  I take enough drugs already.  I dont want to take another on to help me sleep. "We're going out.  Wash your nasty ass, doll yourself up and let's go" Didn't take her long to get herself ready.  I have found that over the years your wait time on a woman can be greatly if food is involved and she is hungry.  In other words, if you value your time, stop feeding her so much.   Magee's is locate in the District area of Ankeny.  The district itself is a bit to hipster for me but I was able look past it.  The whole are was packed, but after finally finding a parking spot somewhat close, there was a short walk to Magee's.  Lots of folks walking around the area a it was a nice night and lots of folks standing out in front of Magee's.  "Looks like there is going to be a wait but, I don't want to go anywhere else so whatever it is is fine." Walking through the door, we were immediately seated  and approached by our waitress within seconds to get our drink orders.   While she scoured the menu trying to figure out what she wanted, I went ahead and ordered the Scotch eggs.  I wish I had got the name of our server because she was amazing.  She took our order's. Bangers and Mash, Corn Beef and Cabbage. I knew that she was going to order the corned beef because she was familiar with corned beef so it was the safe choice. The eggs arrived.  Not sure what I was expecting.  They were very good and even had a bit of spice to them.  I kind thought that they would have more sausage wrapped around them but I also have nothing to compare them to.  They were delicious. The Bangers and Mash were just that.  3 sausages on a bed of mashed potatoes with some, I believe, onion gravy.  The sausages, Irish herbed banger sausages were not the same as what is wrapped around the eggs, at least I don't believe them to be.  These were the most tender sausages that I have ever had and delicious.  Not much snap when biting into them but maybe that's the way it's supposed to be.  Again, I have nothing to compare to.  A great plate all around. The corn beef that I was allowed to taste was moist and delicious.   Magee's is just a great place.   Great food.  Great atmosphere. Great service.   Looking forward to going back and trying some of their other options. read more

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Very good food & service. The music was nice and not loud enough to make conversation a problem. The server was friendly but not intrusive. read more

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I have been here several times and always gotten substandard service from the bartenders. I'm not sure why, because there weren't many patrons in any of the times I've visited. It's a beautiful bar, so it's a shame they can't get the service to match the ambiance... read more

Out of town for the weekend and looking fot someplace new and unique to dine. We hot the jackpot. Such a cool venue. Felt like I was in an Irish pub. We were excited to try some different beers and while the selection wasn't large. They had some real European style gems. If you're a whiskey fan. This is definitely the place! They had a large selection of whiskeys in all proce ranges. The place was packed, but our waiter was freaking despite running like a mad man. We started with the rueben egg rolls. They were tasty. I personally thought the rice paper wrappers were a little light fir the filling and may have enjoyed an eggroll type wrapper more. Now onto the star of the show. We ordered both the seafood chowder and Irish stew. The Irish stew was one of the best, if not the best soup I've ever had! A hearty soup with tons of flavor. I had the Irish breakfast which was good. A friend had fish and chops which was very good. We were having fun watching all the food come put and all of it looked amazing. Yes I will bebdriving 100 miles to come back here. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Irish stew - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

This has been a solid place for several visits. Great location and everything you could want on the menu. I of course had to try the Bangers and Mash as I always do at Irish places. Nice serving size that I wasn't able to finish. The fish and chips my wife had was top notch and I would recommend that dish also. Monday nights are a great night to stop in. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - I'm so excited to try this - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

The food was excellent and priced fairly. There's a variety of options so you can try a standard Irish fish or something more American if you want. The bar has all you need and more and the service was great. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - F Smithwick's Atlantic Cod Filet Curly Wedge Fries Champ Mashed Taters - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Great ambiance, expensive food...consider $6/lobster ravioli. Servings and drinks are becoming noticeably smaller while prices are increasing. Service was decent. read more

This was my first time in Iowa and Magee's did not dissappoiny. The food was amazing. Drink selection was on point. Couldn't ask for more when you're traveling and trying to have a good meal and somewhere to hang out. Plenty of bar and table seating. It was very enjoyable. read more

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I paid money to hear their music but some lady that runs the place (wired rimmed glasses) turns it down to the point you literally can't hear it at all. Terrible atmosphere here. If you don't want music played then don't offer it where people waste their money. read more

I stopped in with my daughters today after a little hike. They were very busy at lunch time. Probably taken a bit off guard from a staffing level, but that is to be expected during a holiday week. It was good to see Andy stepping up and helping his staff get the job done. That is something I can truly appreciate. We had several different dishes from Salmon to a chowder and grilled chicken. All were well prepared and of good quality. I saw a nice selection of traditional Irish beers out of the corner of my eye. I will be back some evening to sample those delights. I will be back once the holidays settle down to see if the service pace hits the mark to earn that 5th star. I know they can do it. I have faith in this place. Keep it up folks. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Nice view of the bar. Beautiful place. - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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This was a delivery experience, so can't speak to the ambiance. The two meals we ordered were both subpar. The seafood chowder was gummy and tasteless. The salmon BLT wasn't much better. Overcooked salmon and very chewy bacon. The success of the evening was the asparagus. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Unfortunately the side salad never made the delivery. read more

It's a Friday night. Sat at the bar, Tristan the bartender was ok. Took a little bit longer to get served. Not too bad. Ordered goat cheese salad and the cheese curds. Drinks baileys and coffee and the signature tequila drink which was great. The only problem I have was the fried piece of plastic on my plate of cheese curds and when I pointed it out there was no. Oh my god I'm sorry , like it's a normal think to have a big chunk of plastic on the plate. No % off. read more

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Maggee's is one of our top go-to spots around Ankeny. The food is great but we also just love the environment and have had great experiences with the staff members. read more

A night out with coworkers started with coming here. Upon arriving, we were greeted with about a 30 minute wait in order to be seated. I haven't heard about this place or what it consisted of in terms of a good experience but I could tell a lot of people wanted in on what they were bringing to the table. We finally got contacted and seated and were greeted by a friendly waitress who made sure our questions were answered about the food. The time our food got out to us was very surprising (about less than 10 minutes). It wasn't the best pub food I had but I enjoyed it! The Irish mac with sweet potato fries was what I got. You have a choice of fries and I would recommend those if you consider the burger! All in all, it was a good time being served here. Food is usually between $9-12 and beers are in 16 or 24 oz. glasses. We did have a miscommunication on both beers ordered, but if you're looking for a decent dinner, it wouldn't hurt to come here read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Irish mac with sweet potato fries - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

I had the shepherds pie and it was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful. The decor and ambiance was that of an English pub

Everything on the menu sounded good, it was hard to choose. The Scotch eggs appetizer was fabulous: the sausage layer crispy, the garlic aioli a great pairing. The shepherds pie was delightful with tender chunks of lamb. I will definitely go back again. read more

Went here for drinks with friends on a weeknight so only a few groups were around. We were quickly served by one waiter. Magee's has a large drink menu, so everyone in our group had something they enjoyed. I had a Bushmill's cider cocktail and it was good. I thought they were a little pricey, but I suppose that's the going rate. I didn't appreciate that our server announced your tab to the table when handing you your bill though. Might come back some day to try the food. read more

I had the salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Couldn't tell if the salmon was good or not. They give you two asparagus which was very disappointing and a huge portion of potatoes which is what nobody needs. Atmosphere was nice though. read more

Magee's is an Irish Pub in Ankeny's new District at Prairie Trail. It has ample indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for family dining or a place for friends to gather. Prices are quite reasonable and service was most attentive for our lunch meal. The chef brought our food to the table, hot, right off the grill! The Irish atmosphere is awesome: whiskey barrel tables and chairs, stained glass window dividers between booths, and so much more to entertain as you wait to be served! Dishware is a gorgeous dark blue/ black stoneware to accentuate the dining experience.  The bathrooms are ultra modern and clean. A wall of Famous Personalities and Celebrities having Irish heritage greets guests as they enter the back of the pub or search for the restrooms. The bar is beautiful with a wide selection of whiskies, wine, and beer, running along the bar and up the wall behind the bar - with an easy access to top shelves for the bartender, with a sliding ladder! Our dining experience was amazing. We ordered a Scotch egg and asparagus fries. These sounded unique on the Starter Menu and indeed they were perfect! The cheese burger was gigantic and was served on a delicious pretzel bun.  Plenty to eat for a reasonable price! The waiter highly recommended the Irish Coffee ice cream on a slice of coffee cake but we were stuffed!  Maybe we should have started with desert! The waiter hollered bye as we were leaving. We will definitely be back to this friendly restaurant...certainly for that cake! read more

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DoorDash order, so take it with the grain of delivery food. I don't think I have ever eaten here, and I'm a bit disappointed. I got a salmon BLT and my friend got scotch eggs. I have to give the bacon away because I can't eat it, but I was very saddened by the state of the salmon. It was so dry. The bread was very good and everything was well packaged but that was a tough salmon sandwich to get through because of how dry it was. My friend said it was similar with the meat on the scotch eggs. I am giving three stars still because, as a delivery only experience, I can't speak to the atmosphere or service. I will try again in person. read more

Finally writing this review after visiting 3 times in a one month span. First I can here for breakfast on a Sunday. Kids loved it and I think we found a new weekend breakfast place to add to the rotate. Next visit was for dinner. Again kids loved it and the food was just so delicious. Last visit was for a lunch meeting. Again the food was spot on what I was looking for. The service was superb each visit. read more

Great atmosphere and even better food!! Loved the bangers and mash as well as the Scotch Eggs. read more

Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery - Bangers and Mash - Irish Pub Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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