Close-up of a salmon dish at The IowaStater Restaurant

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Enjoy a Variety of Delicious Comfort Foods

The IowaStater Restaurant has been one of Ames Iowa's favorite go-to's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 2010. A cozy and welcoming yet modern and vibrant restaurant, we serve up hearty American comfort food favorites flavored with a dash of Midwestern flair. From hearty morning favorites like our signature Iowa Stater Short Stack pancakes and farm-fresh eggs served any way you like to build-your-own burgers, our Cast Iron Iowa Chop, and Pan Seared Salmon, our menu is crafted to be delicious and delightfully presented.

 

Breakfast   |   Lunch & Dinner   |   Dessert   |   Wine & Beer

Close-up of egg benedict dish at The IowaStater Restaurant

Breakfast

Served until 10:30 a.m.


Farm Fresh Eggs - $11
Two farm fresh eggs any style, bacon & sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast

Three Egg Omelet - $12
Build your own omelet, choices include onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach mushrooms, ham, bacon and sausage Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of bacon or sausage

Breakfast Sandwich - $12
Two eggs cooked to order, bacon, cheddar, bagel, Cholula Aioli with fresh fruit

Eggs Benedict - $12
Two poached eggs, ham and Hollandaise on English muffin Served with breakfast potatoes

Homestyle French Toast - $12
Richly battered thick slices of brioche topped with powdered sugar
Add fresh strawberries, blueberries or compote - $1

IowaStater Short Stack - $11
Three jumbo buttermilk pancakes
Add fresh strawberries, blueberries or compote - $1

Sides

Bacon - $3

Sausage - $3

Breakfast Potatoes - $3

Three Silver Dollar Pancake - $3

Toast - $2
White, Wheat, English muffin

Fresh Fruit Cup - $2

Oatmeal - $4

One egg - $2

Beverages

Coffee - $3

Juice - $3
Apple, Orange, Cranberry

Iced Tea - $3

Lemonade - $3
Regular or Peach

Soda - $2


 

*Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information. Please inform your server of any dietary needs or food allergies (including nut, flour, dairy, or shellfish). We will make every attempt to meet your individual dietary request. Although best practices are used, items may inadvertently come in contact with allergens since our facility is not allergen-free.

Close-up of a Filet steak dish at The IowaStater Restaurant

Lunch & Dinner


Starters

Iowa Corn and Bacon Dip - $9
Rich blend of cheese, sweet corn and bacon served with corn tortilla strips

Cy's Fries - $8
Battered french fries smothered in a Prairie Breeze white cheddar cheese sauce
Add Stater bacon - $3   bacon - $2

Ranch Brussels Sprouts - $9
Fried brussels sprouts tossed in a ranch seasoning with buffalo dipping sauce
Add Stater bacon - $3   bacon - $2

Soup & Salad

Housemade Corn Chowder
Cup - $4  |  Bowl - $6

Sweet corn, andouille sausage, potatoes and peppers in a rich creamy sauce

House Salad
Half - $4  |  Full - $6

Mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes and croutons and choice of dressing
Add 6oz. grilled chicken - $5   5oz. steak - $8

Build Your Own Burger

Served with side of french fries, corn chowder, house salad, or fruit cup. Upgrade to Cy's Fries - $2

Brisket Burger* - $13
House ground Iowa Premium Certified Angus Beef® pressed into 1/2 lb. patties

Impossible Burger - $14
Plant based burger

Grilled Chicken* - $13
Grilled chicken breast sandwhich

Specialties

Served with side of french fries, corn chowder, house salad, or fruit cup. Upgrade to Cy's Fries - $2

Turkey Club - $12
House roasted turkey breast, Stater bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and an herb aioli served on toasted brioche

Cyclone Wrap - $11
Crispy breaded chicken, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce tossed in ranch dressing in a chipotle tortilla

Iowa Tenderloin - $11
Hand breaded pork tenderloin served with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickle chips

Chicken Strip Basket - $12
5 breaded chicken strips served with choice side and choice sauce
BBQ   Buffalo   Ranch   Ketchup   Prairie Breeze cheese sauce - $2

Prairie Breeze Mac & Cheese - $14
Cavatappi pasta in a rich and creamy Prairie Breeze white cheddar cheese
Add bacon - $2   Stater bacon - $3   6oz. grilled chicken - $5   50z. steak - $8

Entrees After 4pm

Served with side of corn chowder or house salad

Bistro Filet* - $25
Grilled 8oz. Terres Major Steak served with parmesan smashed potatoes, fried brussels sprouts and topped with a demi glaze

Pan Seared Salmon* - $26
8oz Atlantic salmon with asparagus and a red rice grain blend topped with a brown butter lemon cream sauce

Cast Iron Iowa Chop* - $22
Bone-in Iowa pork porterhouse served with crispy yukon gold potatoes, buttered green beans and a sage tomato ragu

Add Ons

Stater Bacon - $3

Bacon - $2

Cheddar  |  Swiss  |  American  |  Fried Egg  |  Caramelized Onions  |  Mushroom  |  Jalapeño - $1

Beverages

Soda - $2

Iced Tea - $3

Coffee - $3

Juice - $3
Apple   Orange   Cranberry

Lemonade - $3
Regular or Peach


 

18% Gratuity will be added to groups of 8 or more

*Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information. Please inform your server of any dietary needs or food allergies (including nut, flour, dairy, or shellfish). We will make every attempt to meet your individual dietary request. Although best practices are used, items may inadvertently come in contact with allergens since our facility is not allergen-free.

Close-up of a cheesecake & berries at The IowaStater Restaurant

Dessert


Wild Berry Cheesecake - $6
New York cheesecake served with fresh berries and a mixed berry sauce

Mousse Bomb - $8
Whipped vanilla and chocolate mousse in a chocolate shell served with raspberry coulis and a chocolate garnish

Peanut Butter Explosion - $8
Layers of rich chocolate cake, peanut butter filling and crushed peanut butter cups served with caramel sauce

Close-up of pouring wine at The IowaStater Restaurant

Wine


Reds

Red Blend - Glass: $8  |  Bottle: $32
Don Ramon - Spain

Cabernet - Glass: $10  |  Bottle: $40
Chop Shop - California

Zinfandel - Glass: $10  |  Bottle: $40
Big Smooth - California

Pinot Noir - Glass: $12  |  Bottle: $48
Kate Arnold - Oregon

Whites

Sauvignon Blanc - Glass: $9  |  Bottle: $36
Kate Arnold - Oregon

Pinot Grigio - Glass: $9  |  Bottle: $36
Oynos - Italy

Prosecco - Bottle: $9
Cupcake - Italy

Moscato - Glass: $7  |  Bottle: $25
Canyon Road - California

House Wines

Glass: $7  |  Bottle: $25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nior Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
Trinity Oaks - California

Beer

Ask your server about current specials!


Draft

Price - $6


Des Moines IPA
7.1% ABV  |  16oz pour
Confluence Brewing - Des Moines, IA

Peace Tree Blonde Fatale
8.5% ABV  |  10oz pour
Peace Tree Brewing Co. - Knoxville, IA

Ruthie American Lager
5.2% ABV  |  16oz pour
Exile Brewing Co. - Des Moines, IA

Bottle

Price - $4.50


Bud Light

Coors Light

Busch Light

Michelob Ultra

Miller Lite

Local Bottles

Price - $5.50


Peace Tree - East Village IPA

Exile - Ruthie

Premium Bottles

Price - $5.50


Shiner Bock

Blue Moon

Heineken

Dos Equis

Corona

White Claw
Black Cherry or Mango