Aunt Maude's

Ames, IA · American restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Ames
#30
of 185 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
Aunt Maude's, 547 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
Phone
(515) 233-4136
Website
auntmaudes.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Aunt Maude's is a restaurant located in Ames, IA. It is one of 185 restaurants listed in Ames. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Ames city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Aunt Maude's

The concept of Aunt Maude's was created on a Sunday morning in 1975 over a few Bloody Mary's. Although Aunt Maude the person is mythical, we cherish the ideals of her with our casual, personal style, superb service, and excellent cuisine. Carrying on... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Rachel Schmitz · Feb 2026

Aunt Maude’s is a great place to dine. My fiancée and I came here for the first time and happened to stop by during a special week where they had a tasting menu. We got to talk to the chef, Steve, and he was so wonderful and helpful. The food was fantastic and the tasting menu was very creative and unique. My partner got the burger and he said it was fantastic. Our server, Kayley, was very attentive and helpful. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kimberly Bultmann · Feb 2026

First time visit, in town for work. Was referred by a friend. Turned out to be a great little restaurant. Had the truffle fries, salads, prime rib, friends had carbonara, and tri-tip steak. The pics will speak for themselves. The food and service was great. $266 for 4 people

★★★★★ 5.0 Rohit Ranjan · Oct 2025

I walked into Aunt Maude’s and was seated immediately at the bar. I started with a beer, and right away, I could tell this place is a local favorite—there was a fun, lively vibe, and everyone seemed to know each other. The ambience feels like a cozy, upscale pub with a warm atmosphere and comfortable seating. I ordered the chicken breast dinner with basmati rice, and it was quite tasty and well-prepared. The service was spot-on, friendly, and attentive without being rushed. I also noticed the wagyu meatballs on the menu, which caught my eye—I’ll definitely be back to try those next time. Located right in downtown Ames, Aunt Maude’s is a great place to enjoy good food, relax at the bar, or sit outside on a nice day. After dinner, it’s perfect for a leisurely walk through downtown to soak

★★★★☆ 4.0 Randy Abulon · Sep 2025

starting my Iowa list for places to visit again. Amy was great, and the food was delicious. need to try their other dishes. The truffle fries could have been a meal on it's own. very generous portion and satisfyingly crispy. The prime rib was tender, with the mashed potatoes and the corn. can only imagine what the tri tip would be like. Lastly, the lemon pound cake with vanilla ice cream. great way to finish off the dinner. The visit to Iowa was too short, but i do know of at least one place to return to, when i come back. oh, and did i mention that our server Amy was great? may change, but don't mind the meters after 6p

★★★★★ 5.0 Sarah crane · Jul 2025

Had dinner here for the first time tonight. Jill, our server (still in training) was AWESOME! The food was beyond expectations, drinks were perfect, the ambiance was incredible for a date night but not pretentious. We left 2 hours ago and we are still talking about how amazing the experience and food was. 10/10 we will be back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurant

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