The Cafe
2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010
Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.
Restaurants with Private Dining in Ames, Iowa
We list 15 restaurants with private dining in Ames ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Aunt Maude's
547 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.
Wasabi Ames Somerset
2707 Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Finski's
414 Anthem Dr, Huxley, IA 50124
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
320 S 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.
Provisions Lot F
2400 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
Cafe Beaudelaire
2504 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.
Hickory Park
1404 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.
Cornbred Barbecue
526 Main St #106, Ames, IA 50010
Warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.
Texas Roadhouse
519 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Tosca
303 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.
The Spice Thai Cuisine
402 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
Traditional curry, rice & noodle dishes, plus wine & beer, in intimate white-tablecloth surrounds.
Wallaby's Bar and Grille
2733 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50010
Contemporary game-day hangout with a deck serving American eats, draft beer & cocktails.
Jethro's BBQ
1301 Buckeye Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Clouds
119 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50014
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Ames
Common questions for booking corporate events in Ames, Iowa.
What's the typical capacity range for restaurants with private dining in Ames?
None of the 15 restaurants with private dining on this page publishes a room capacity yet, so we don't print a range for Ames rather than guess one. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in restaurants with private dining quotes?
It varies. Some Ames restaurants with private dining bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do restaurants with private dining in Ames cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 15 restaurants with private dining on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Ames venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Ames venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for restaurants with private dining in Ames?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the restaurants with private dining on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Ames restaurants with private dining accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Ames restaurants with private dining support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
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Other corporate venue types in Ames
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- Aquariums 13 venues
- Photo & Video Studios 13 venues
- Conference Centers 10 venues
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- Outdoor & Garden Venues 5 venues
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