15 Best Restaurants Spicy Food in Ames

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1. Eatery A

4.6

Exceptional(617)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Des Moines

Booked 34 times today

The best pizzas and bruschetta, always so good! Meatballs are 10/10 too

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2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.7

Exceptional(1283)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • West Des Moines

Booked 26 times today

My husband and I had a lovely evening at Ruth's Chris last night. The food was excellent and the service was spectacular. We both had the Sizzle and Sip and enjoyed their delicious steak, shoestring fries, and chose the brown butter old fashioned. Our server Tamia was very sweet and helpful to chose our selections. We even met Kaleb the baker, who enticed us to try his cheesecake, and we did. Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! We love coming here, never a bad experience.

3. Fresko

4.7

Exceptional(1416)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Des Moines

Booked 28 times today

Great as always. Nothing else more to say than to keep up the service and menu options as more competition moves into the downtown market.

4. The Latin King

4.5

Awesome(355)

$$$$

• Italian • Des Moines

Booked 4 times today

Our server made the experience amazing. Food was wonderful- got to meet the chef. Overall amazing experience!

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5. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

4.6

Exceptional(937)

$$$$

• American • Des Moines

Booked 35 times today

Three of us went out for dinner and drinks at Stuffed Olive. I LOVE their brie, cranberry sauce, and candied pecan dish, and my 2 friends enjoyed it as well. The martinis at Stuffed Olive are so well made and just fun since there are a ton of flavors to choose from!

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6. Mulberry Street Tavern

4.3

Awesome(682)

$$$$

• American • Des Moines

Booked 13 times today

Great service and great food, 10/10 recommend. Worth the visit

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7. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1922)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown Des Moines

Booked 5 times today

Sablefish special was outstanding. Moist,tender and flakey. The lobster bisque was full of big and small pieces of lobster. Much more loaded than some other restaurants. Our waiter was excellent. Came by at the right times even though he was busy with other tables. Will definably come again.

8. Bar Nico

4.7

Exceptional(164)

$$$$

• Mexican • Des Moines

Booked 7 times today

We had a lovely dining experience here. It was the first time for us and we ordered a few items to try. Our faves were the chicken empanadas and the rice. Our tacos were also delicious. We both ordered the specialty margarita which complimented the food. The flavors and textures were amazing. Service was on point. Haven't had such attentive service in awhile, which is refreshing. The only thing that felt off was the choice of music, kind if an odd vibe, but it certainly didn't affect our enjoyable experience.

9. Baratta's

4.6

Exceptional(127)

$$$$

• Italian • Des Moines

Great food and service! We have never a bad experience and we have gone to Baratta's for years.

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10. Aura Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(329)

$$$$

• American • Urbandale

Booked 2 times today

The food was perfectly prepared. The ginger dumplings were deliciously seasoned. The elote dip and homemade chips were delightful. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection. We enjoyed every dish.

Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Ames

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Eatery A

2. Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

3. Fresko

4. The Latin King

5. The Stuffed Olive - Des Moines

6. Mulberry Street Tavern

7. Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

8. Bar Nico

9. Baratta's

10. Aura Restaurant & Lounge

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