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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

From Ames you could walk to Ellacoya Barn & grill. One of our favorite spots to eat.
http://www.barnandgrille.com/

About a 2+ mile drive to the Lyon's Den, another favorite.
http://www.lyonsdenrestaurant.com/

Maybe 2+ miles past that is Wally Mart, Hannaford, Shaws and Lowes.

I second that. Lyons Den is a favorite by car or baot, but there are several others noted on the forum under "Restaurants"