25 Essential Ankeny Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Ankeny.
Perkins American Food Co.
Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny
Iowa
Old-school Italian standby featuring checkered tablecloths & a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches.
Hernandez Mexican Bar And Grill
Iowa
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Ankeny's most persuasive mexican restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 84.9.
Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails.
Tasty Tacos
Ankeny, Iowa
Local counter-serve chain dishing up homestyle Mexican fare in a low-key setting.
The Breakfast Club
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee.
B-Bop's
Ankeny, Iowa
Retro drive-thru featuring a classic American menu of burgers, fries & shakes, plus vintage tunes.
Yankee Clipper
Ankeny, Iowa
Neighborhood standby with patio seating & a lauded Taco Tuesday special serving classic bar fare.
The Ornery Chicken
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Sonny's Pizza Bistro
Ankeny, Iowa
Casual Italian joint with patio seating & a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches for eat-in or takeout.
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
Ankeny, Iowa
Casual, old-fashioned standby for traditional Mexican dishes, with outdoor seating.
IHOP
Ankeny, Iowa
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Ankeny, Iowa
Chain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.
Fazoli's
Ankeny, Iowa
Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Mizu Sushi bar & Japanese Grill
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Pizza Ranch
Ankeny, Iowa
Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
China Moon Restaurant
Ankeny, Iowa
No-frills Chinese place serving a menu of typical dishes in an informal setting.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Ankeny, Iowa
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Lucky Bamboo Asian Cuisine
Ankeny, Iowa
Fast-food-style Chinese fare, including soups & seafood served in a well-lit, modern dining room.
Mojito's Mexican Restaurant
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Hidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill Ankeny
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Toyo Ramen & Japanese Street Foods
Ankeny, Iowa
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Jethro's BBQ n' LakeHouse
Ankeny, Iowa
Bustling BBQ joint features hearty plates of comfort eats & brews in a casual venue with sports TVs.
Siam Table
Ankeny, Iowa
Strip-mall locale with a mix of Thai favorites, from noodles to curries, plus sushi & a kids' menu.