Fall 2017 Top 10 Rated Restaurants In Ankeny On Yelp!

ANKENY, IA — By the end of a holiday week that likely started with work, involved a day of cooking for extended family and might end with a car filled with shopping bags, you might be ready to relax and let someone else wait on you. Patch is here with a suggestion.

Websites like Yelp! have empowered the everyday diner to become their local neighborhood's food critic, offering helpful insight to others. If you've ever wondered whether a restaurant is good or bad, Yelp! can be a good indicator of whether the eatery is worth your time or money. Ever wonder where to go for a good bite to eat? Who has the best American fare? What about the best Mexican food?

Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top 10 restaurants in Ankeny this fall and comments by everyday diners:

1. Pho 85

45 reviews $ Bubble Tea, Vietnamese, 1701 S.E. Delaware Ave., 515-964-2388

Oh. My. I have found my new food addiction. Pho. I have been eye balling this location for a few weeks. Checked the reviews and tried to talk hubby into a impromptu visit. Worked… read more

2. Flavory Bistro

52 reviews $$ Mediterranean, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bars, 1450 S.W. Vintage Parkway, 515-443-7272

Ok I don't have words. WONDERFUL place. Staff very attentive and helpful. We had 4 people who shared the Mediterranean Feast platter. We could not finish. We all said it was the… read more

3. Main Street Cafe & Bakery

93 reviews $ Cafes, Sandwiches, Bakeries, 2510 S.W. White Birch Drive, 515-964-7141

Great breakfast. Fantastic staff. Calming decor. Wonderful place to meet friends for a cup of coffee or lunch. read more

4. Ambrosia Donuts

35 reviews $ Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, 106 S.W. State St., 515-965-0915

Best donut place ever. Quick and polite, check those. The apple fritters were baked to a point in which they were slightly charred on the outside and ever so slightly doey on the… read more

5. Alohana Hawaiian Grill

92 reviews $ Hawaiian, American (Traditional), 802 S.E. Oralabor Road ,515-964-2800

My first time here, I came in for the spam musumi and ended up also getting the pineapple chicken special. See pics. Both were very good. Very family friendly. Friendly staff gave… read more

6. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

49 reviews $$ Mexican, 202 S.E. Delaware Ave., 515-963-0054

Authentic Mexican cuisine set and a nice homey style restaurant. The wife ordered fajitas and came out as expected with plenty of food for the price. I ordered the burrito which… read more

7. Fong's Pizza Ankeny

100 reviews $$ Pizza, Tiki Bars, Sandwiches, 1450 S.W. Vintage Parkway 515-243-8888

TLDR: when drunk self actually makes what drunk self tells you to do so. Our motley crew had a pizza and crab Rangoon's. The pizza tasted wonderful with ko Gillian beef and beef.… read more

8. Siam Table

18 reviews $ Thai 757 N. Ankeny Blvd., 515-964-7715

Nice little place. Service is great and the food is excellent from what we had. Jazz music on in the background today that was just the right noise level. Green curry and Tom yum… read more

9. Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh

16 reviews $ Mexican, Fast Food, 209 S. Ankeny Blvd., 515-65-7733

"THE BEST" Red and Green sauce oh my!! Fat Burritos and Tacos, I could die! Salsa Bar with Jarritos, I'm gonna cry! The price can't be beat, you must try! read more

10. Sorriso Grille

21 reviews $ American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, 7015 N.E. 14th St., 515-289-9113

This place never disappoints! From their breakfast to their lunch and desserts...(And really good coffee!) They put a lot of love into everything they make, and it shows. They… read more

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