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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
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.
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.
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
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