Stomping Grounds - Ames

Met friends for lunch, sat inside because it was windy and hot. beautiful cozy place, great lunch menu and eating was wonderful. the service was on site.

Food is great service was good. we had a large party for my daughter graduation it took a long time to get our food but when it came out everyone said how much they liked the food.

One of our family’s favorite spots when visiting Ames. This latest visit was a special treat after graduation festivities. We called ahead and we were able to get a seat quickly. They reserved a table for us and we were greeted so warmly when we arrived. The place was very busy but the manager and crew were attentive and kind. The food here is consistently delicious. It is always served hot by friendly wait staff. I highly recommend the steak sandwich served with a salad and house made dressing. Yum!!!

I had a decent experience at Stomping grounds. The server seemed to be new and not be well informed about the menu. The server started off to be very attentive but the service waned. Drink orders were promptly taken and came out quickly. Overall, of the whole experience, everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks (one mojito, two moscow mules, and a margarita).When we asked for simple modifications when ordering our entrees the server could not answer if this was possible. Modifications are pretty standard at these sort of restaurants so I am not sure why this was not easily feasible. When the food came, I was incredibly underwhelmed. I ordered the burger that came with a side salad It was simply just tossed greens in a mediocre salad dressing. The burger did not come together with the hot sauce and the gruyere cheese. My friend ordered the winter greens salad and commented that it was the worst salad she ever had I had a bite and that was suffice. It had little, to no flavor. Another guest commented that her pasta was undercooked. The rest of the experience was fine, I empathize with the server who seemed new but perhaps some help from management would have eased her stress. I would recommend this restaurant for drinks but not for dinner.

Dinner was glorious! Broccolini with goat cheese, Filberts. Amish chicken with Peri Peri sauce. Delicious, perfect and I'm so sad that i didn't think dinner here for such a long time. The cocktails are so delicious and unique. Sorry no pictures. I just couldn't wait to eat what came in front of my face. Served hot, great quality ingredients. Damn! Food is so balanced for perfect health seekers too!!