Fall 2017 Top 10 Rated Restaurants In Urbandale On Yelp!

URBANDALE, 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 Urbandale this fall and comments by everyday diners:

1. 100th St. Corner Cafe

31 reviews $ Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, 3017 100th St., 515-331-2343

I had lunch here with a friend during her lunch break. We had never been here before. It was definitely busy & full. A lot of older people. The place was clean & organized. The staff… read more

2. B-Bop's

19 reviews $ American (New), 4565 86th St ., 515-334-0727

Never disappoints! I had double bacon cheeseburger and fries and wife had chili. Everything was hot and fresh. With two drive thru the speed of service was excellent. Please… read more

3. Irina’s Restaurant and Bar

77 reviews $$ Russian, Bars, American (New), 2301 Rocklyn Drive, 515-331-0399

Happy hour at Irina's (on Hickman in Urbandale). 300 PM - 600 PM daily (Mon - Sun). Half price appetizers and drink specials. I never have weekends free to myself... I either… read more

4. Cancun Grill and Cantina

32 reviews $ Mexican, 3855 121st St., 515-270-1870

We found this place one afternoon a couple of months ago. My wife went inside to look at the menu fifteen minutes later I start to get out of the car when she finally gets out and… read more

5. Palmer’s Deli & Market

27 reviews $ Delis, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch, 7509 Douglas Ave., 515-270-6561

This is my favorite deli anywhere even outside Des Moines. I love the market turkey as well as the Marshall. The pasta primavera salad is excellent as well. Do not leave here… read more

6. Tasty Tacos

59 reviews $ Mexican, 8549 Hickman Road, 515-331-2000

Found this place while in town for work training and it was a good choice for fried goodness. I had the original taco and flour chips with white queso. The taco meat had beans mixed… read more

7. Twisted Bean Coffee Company

23 reviews $$ Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, 4504 Merle Hay Road, 515-276-6080

My first time here! It's been here forever and I never had gotten the chance to swing by. I hit the drive through a little after 6 am Friday morning. No wait! The nice gentleman… read more

8. Machine Shed Restaurant

203 reviews $$ American (Traditional), 11151 Hickman Road, 515-270-6818

We went to the Machine Shed with a larger group and they were happy to accommodate us. The service was attentive and responsive. Everything we ordered off the menu looked great and…read more

9. Ted's Coney Island West

30 reviews $ Greek, Burgers, Fast Food, 2667 86th St., 515-276-2558

Love this place! My 100% Greek friend started me on this and its the best place to get a gyro in the city! If you get the basket, it comes with enough fries, cole slaw, and onion… read more

10. Sam & Gabe’s

74 reviews $$ Italian, Cocktail Bars, Seafood, 8631 Hickman Road, 515-271-9200

We've been coming here for quite a while - dating back to when they were at another location on the west side. The menu has changed back and forth over the years and I was a bit… read more

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