Restaurants near Elkhart

“I had a Tenderloin w/onion rings. I was very impressed with how good it was! My friend had some Hot Wings. They were delicious! We were very impressed with how well the Staff handled things. Good atmosphere, quick service. I’ll be going back again!”

“Fun place! Great bartenders”

“Had it on our list for Ankeny Chinese restaurants and so glad we tried it. Small place, 3 big tables. Very attentive staff. Recommended good combos. Fair priced food. Can’t beat 4 crab rangoons for $2.50! The packaging is super cute and high quality. They cooked the food after we ordered it so we waited maybe 5-10 minutes but it was piping hot when they delivered it to our table. Will 100% be back again. So glad we found this Ankeny gem!”

“I just went today for the first time….all I can say is thank God I live in Waukee and have to drive to them, otherwise I would be there every day! My experience was amazing. Macaroons being gluten free are an added bonus too. I am using them for my son’s Wedding Rehearsal dessert coming up. 10 out 10 5⭐️ Loved all the options.”

“Had the Tuscan Slice, which was a great combination of flavors and perfect crust! Great selection and quick! Will definitely be back.”

“Absolutely delicious - huge portions and great service! Everything we had was soooo good! The restaurant was very clean and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Chicken 65, samosas, chicken briyani, butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, lamb roganjosh, and naan….and the complimentary mango custard - YUM!!!!”

“Ryan Larue is excellent by far so and he is nice so.”

“Definitely our go to resturant. The drinks. The food. The atmposphere. All of it!”

“Hawker’s Kitchen is hands down one of the best Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants you can find in the country. From the moment you step in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, setting the stage for an authentic Southeast Asian dining experience.

The food is outstanding — every dish is cooked with care and packed with rich, bold flavors that taste just like what you’d find at hawker stalls in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. The ingredients are fresh, portions are generous, and the balance of spices is perfect. Whether you’re craving savory noodles, fragrant rice dishes, or their incredible curry noodle soup (laksa), everything here is a hit.

The service is just as impressive as the food. The staff are friendly, attentive, and passionate about what they serve, which really elevates the whole experience. You can tell they take pride in sharing authentic Asian flavors with their customers.

If you’ve been searching for a place to satisfy your Asian food cravings, look no further. Hawker’s Kitchen won’t disappoint. I highly recommend this spot — once you try it, you’ll definitely come back for more!”

“A lot of their cookies are very tasty. After my family and I tried Crumbl once without even knowing if we would like it or not we became obsessed. And now we get cookies almost every week.”

“Unique, delicious meals served by friendly faces. Highly recommend!”

“Have been going to Smokey D’s for about 10 years now, and the food is always delicious. I went today and was shocked at the improvement in customer service. My husband and I always joke that we go for the food so we ignore the customer service, but today was extremely different. Huge shoutout to Mr. Juan who checked on my table multiple times and sincerely talked to us. This is the first time I didn’t have to ask someone for a to go box. Keep up the great food and reward the new and improved staff!”

“Good place in Ankeny to meet for breakfast. I've turned others onto the breakfast egg rolls. My brother-in-law is hooked. If you want something on the lighter side try the Thai fried rice with egg n veggies. Ask for extra sauce on the side. Dad had the steak n egg n cleaned his plate. The breakfast burrito are ginormous. Enjoy the Des Moines based chain. There's something for everyone”

“Megan Bond is the waitress you want! Great service and great food!”

“We love Portofinos!!! The salmon dishes are my favorites!!! Great soups and yummy bread!!! We're close, so we walk there often!!!”

“I'm about 90% sure this was at Hinterland festival and had the most amazing Vegan Gluten free cookies. I had 6 of them over the weekend. Couldn't keep my hands off these cookies!”

“Very good food which became a wonderful experience because of Tarla & her staff. Highly recommend!”

“Great little place. Fun selections and very tidy.”

“The girls at Sweet Swirls today were so accommodating! We brought in, from Rock Creek, 12 residents in at once. They listened, took their time, and made sure every order was right. We appreciate it so much!”

“Best restaurant in ankney! By so far haven’t change. Has best customer service and FOOD!”

“Awesome service. Lisa was the best. Food was excellent!! Definitely recommend this place”

“Amigos has delicious food and friendly staff. 100% recommend 👌”

“We love everything about Flight! Great service with super friendly staff! The food is delicious and the restaurant is clean and modern! Highly recommend the cheese cubes, burger, chicken bacon ranch wrap, sweet potato fries, and lemon drop martini. 😋”

“I had gotten the brisket with a side of fries and it was very delicious and the spicy bbq sauce taste amazing and Allison was an amazing waitress she always made sure I had what I needed would definitely recommend!”

“Went for the first time as we are from 4 hours away. Everything was awesome. Got seated right away. And order was taken. Food came out hot. Didn’t try the pop tart as wasn’t sure what it was. But heard it is very good. Maybe next time we get to town. Service was outstanding”

“Food was beyond amazing!!!”

“This is my FAVORITE SPOT in Ankeny, and I’m SO HAPPY that Ankeny Cafe is open on Saturdays now! I was only able to go every so often when they were just Mon-Fri, but now I’m sure I’ll be there almost every Saturday 🤩”

“Beautiful atmosphere along with a wonderful group of employees. I remember eating there with family, absolutely peak.

They aren't just amazing to their customers though. As a dasher, they also went above and beyond for my order, and kept things professional and courteous.

If you're thinking about having a night out, I highly reccomend this location to anyone looking to eat good food along with some good vibes.”

“The Asian server was super nice, all smiles, and accommodating! The food came in fast. Something that we seldom experience on the Southside.”

“Great place to grab a protein shake. The choices available turn a shake into your favorite flavors. The Ankeny in my favorite . There is also a nice area to chat and meet up with friends”