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Enjoy a Variety of Delicious Comfort Foods
The IowaStater Restaurant has been one of Ames Iowa's favorite go-to's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 2010. A cozy and welcoming yet modern and vibrant restaurant, we serve up hearty American comfort food favorites flavored with a dash of Midwestern flair. From hearty morning favorites like our signature Iowa Stater Short Stack pancakes and farm-fresh eggs served any way you like to build-your-own burgers, our Cast Iron Iowa Chop, and Pan Seared Salmon, our menu is crafted to be delicious and delightfully presented.
Breakfast
Served until 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday
Weekends - Buffet Only
Farm Fresh Eggs - $12
Two farm fresh eggs any style, bacon & sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast
Three Egg Omelet - $12
Build your own omelet, choices include onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach mushrooms, ham, bacon and sausage Served with breakfast potatoes and choice of bacon or sausage
Breakfast Sandwich - $12
Two eggs cooked to order, bacon, cheddar, bagel, Cholula Aioli with fresh fruit
Avocado Toast - $10
Thick cut brioche, avocado spread, poached egg, pea tendrils
Eggs Benedict - $14
Two poached eggs, ham and Hollandaise on English muffin Served with breakfast potatoes
Homestyle French Toast - $13
Richly battered thick slices of brioche topped with powdered sugar
Add fresh strawberries, blueberries or compote - $1
IowaStater Short Stack - $12
Three jumbo buttermilk pancakes
Add fresh strawberries, blueberries or compote - $1
Sides
Bacon - $3
Sausage - $3
Breakfast Potatoes - $3
Three Silver Dollar Pancake - $5
Toast - $2
White, Wheat, English muffin
Fresh Fruit Cup - $2
Oatmeal - $4
One egg - $2
Beverages
Coffee - $3
Juice - $3
Apple, Orange, Cranberry
Iced Tea - $3
Lemonade - $3
Regular or Peach
Soda - $2
Milk - $3
*Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information. Please inform your server of any dietary needs or food allergies (including nut, flour, dairy, or shellfish). We will make every attempt to meet your individual dietary request. Although best practices are used, items may inadvertently come in contact with allergens since our facility is not allergen-free.
To Share
Cy’s Fries - $9
Battered French fries smothered in a Milton Farms Prairie
Breeze aged white cheddar cheese sauce topped with
thyme and parsley. 9 Add Bacon +2 or Stater Bacon +3
Buffalo Chicken Dip - $11
Hot, spicy, and creamy dip with chunks of chicken breast
and bacon topped with a blue cheese drizzle and served
with corn tortilla chips.
Avocado Toast Bruschetta - $12
Thick cut brioche toast topped with fresh avocado
spread and rustic cut bruschetta, with balsamic reduction.
Iowa Corn Dip - $11
Rich blend of cheeses, sweet corn, and bacon served
with plain tortilla chips and Cajun tortilla chips.
Fried Brussels Sprouts - $11
Brussels sprouts blanched then fried. Served with citrus
Greek yogurt and a house-made blueberry reduction
topped with toasted almond slices.
Salads & Soups
Pork White Bean Chili Cup 4 / Bowl 6
Sweet & spicy chili made with house-ground
pork and white beans.
Seasonal Soup Cup 4 / Bowl 6
Fresh made soup to fit the season.
Ask your server for more details.
House Garden Salad Half 5 / Full 8
Classic garden salad served with cherry tomatoes, sliced
cucumbers, shredded carrots, and your choice of dressing.
Add a 6 oz. Chicken Breast* +6 Add a 5 oz. Steak* +10
Avocado & Beet Salad Half 6 / Full 12
Arugula and pea tendrils tossed with house made lemon
vinaigrette, red beets, served over top of our avocado
spread. Topped with toasted walnuts and goat cheese.
Add a 6 oz. Chicken Breast* +6 Add a 5 oz. Steak* +10
Lunch Entrees
Served with a side of French Fries, Soup, House Salad, or Fruit Cup. Upgrade to Cy’s Fries +2.
Build Your Own Burger* $13
House-ground brisket pressed into a 1/2 lb patty and flame grilled. Served with green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion.
Substitute grilled chicken breast for no extra charge or Impossible Burger for +1
Add: cheddar | swiss | american | pepperjack | fried egg | caramelized onion | sautéed mushrooms | pickled jalapenos +1 per addition. bacon +2 | stater bacon +3
IowaStater Burger - $19
Chef's choice burger. 7 oz brisket burger covered in our
creamy white cheddar Cy's sauce and Stater Bacon.
Turkey Club - $12
House roasted turkey breast served with a lightly sweet and
spicy state bacon, sliced yellow cheddar, green leaf lettuce,
slice tomatoes, and herb aioli between two slices of toasted
brioche bread.
Cyclone Wrap $ 12
Crispy breaded chicken with bacon, shredded yellow
cheddar, romaine lettuce, and diced tomatoes tossed
in ranch dressing and wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
Grilled chicken available upon request.
Chicken Strip Basket $12
Crispy breaded chicken strips served with your
choice of side and your choice of sauce.
Iowa Pork Tenderloin - $13
Cracker breaded pork tenderloin made in house
and fried to order served with lettuce, tomato,
and red onion on a potato bun.
Pulled Pork Sandwich - $14
Tender smoked pulled pork mixed with our house made BBQ
sauce. Topped with tangy cole slaw and pickled corn.
B.L.T. - $12
Classic BLT with heirloom tomatoes and herb aioli.
Swap out the bacon with eggplant bacon for a vegetarian option.
*Consuming raw or undercooked, meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Cy’s Fries - $9
Battered French fries smothered in a Milton Farms Prairie
Breeze aged white cheddar cheese sauce topped with
thyme and parsley. 9 Add Bacon +2 or Stater Bacon +3
Buffalo Chicken Dip - $11
Hot, spicy, and creamy dip with chunks of chicken breast
and bacon topped with a blue cheese drizzle and served
with corn tortilla chips.
Avocado Toast Bruschetta - $12
Thick cut brioche toast topped with fresh avocado
spread and rustic cut bruschetta, with balsamic reduction.
Iowa Corn Dip - $11
Rich blend of cheeses, sweet corn, and bacon served
with plain tortilla chips and Cajun tortilla chips.
Fried Brussels Sprouts - $11
Brussels sprouts blanched then fried. Served with citrus
Greek yogurt and a house-made blueberry reduction
topped with toasted almond slices.
Salads & Soups
Pork White Bean Chili Cup 4 / Bowl 6
Sweet & spicy chili made with house-ground
pork and white beans.
Seasonal Soup Cup 4 / Bowl 6
Fresh made soup to fit the season.
Ask your server for more details.
House Garden Salad Half 5 / Full 8
Classic garden salad served with cherry tomatoes, sliced
cucumbers, shredded carrots, and your choice of dressing.
Add a 6 oz. Chicken Breast* +6 Add a 5 oz. Steak* +10
Avocado & Beet Salad Half 6 / Full 12
Arugula and pea tendrils tossed with house made lemon
vinaigrette, red beets, served over top of our avocado
spread. Topped with toasted walnuts and goat cheese.
Add a 6 oz. Chicken Breast* +6 Add a 5 oz. Steak* +10
Classics
Served with a side of French Fries, Soup,
House Salad, or Fruit Cup. Upgrade to Cy’s Fries +2.
Cyclone Wrap - $12
Crispy breaded chicken with bacon, shredded yellow
cheddar, romaine lettuce, and diced tomatoes tossed in
ranch dressing and wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
Grilled chicken available upon request.
Iowa Pork Tenderloin - $13
Cracker breaded pork tenderloin made in house and
fried to order served with lettuce, tomato, and red onion
on a potato bun.
Chicken Strip Basket - $12
Crispy breaded chicken strips served with your
choice of side and your choice of sauce.
Build Your Own Burger* - $14
House-ground brisket pressed into a 1/2 lb patty and flame
grilled. Served with green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes,
and red onion. Substitute grilled chicken breast at
no extra charge or Impossible Burger +1.
Add: Cheddar | Swiss | American | Pepperjack | Fried Egg
Caramelized Onion | Sautéed Mushrooms
Pickled Jalapenos +1 per addition. Bacon +2 | Stater Bacon +3
Dinner Entrees
Served with side of soup or garden salad.
Beer Can Chicken - $22
Flavorful and moist half chicken with BBQ seasoned fries
and sweet corn on the cob. Served with house made
white and traditional BBQ sauces on the side
Barramundi - $24
Pan-seared barramundi on a black rice and lentil
blend served with grilled baby bok choy and topped
with a citrus butter.
Iowa Pork Chop* - $24
Butter basted Beeler’s pork chop served with a sweet
potato and Brussels sprout hash and a fresh apple and
parsley salad tossed in an orange vinaigrette.
Sweet Corn Risotto - $18
Creamy sweet corn risotto served with a fresh tomato
salad tossed in a red wine vinaigrette topped with parsley
oil, pecorino, and freeze-dried sweet corn.
Add a 6 oz. Chicken Breast* +6 Add a 5 oz. Steak* +10
Chimichurri Bistro Filet* - $28
7 oz teres major topped with our fresh classic chimichurri.
Served with scalloped potatoes and grilled asparagus.
Surf & Turf * - $32
5 oz teres major steak smothered in soubise sauce.
Grilled shrimp with pea tendril salad. Creamy mashed
potatoes & grilled asparagus.
*Consuming raw or undercooked, meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Dessert
Wild Berry Cheesecake - $6
New York cheesecake served with fresh berries and a mixed berry sauce
Mousse Bomb - $8
Whipped vanilla and chocolate mousse in a chocolate shell served with raspberry coulis and a chocolate garnish
Peanut Butter Explosion - $8
Layers of rich chocolate cake, peanut butter filling and crushed peanut butter cups served with caramel sauce
Reds
Red Blend - Glass: $10 | Bottle: $36
Don Ramon - Spain
Cabernet - Glass: $11 | Bottle: $40
Chop Shop - California
Malbec - Glass: $11 | Bottle: $40
Dona Paula - Argentina
Pinot Noir - Glass: $15 | Bottle: $55
Kate Arnold - Oregon
Whites
Sauvignon Blanc - Glass: $13 | Bottle: $45
Kate Arnold - Oregon
Pinot Grigio - Glass: $10 | Bottle: $36
Chehalem - Oregon
Prosecco - Bottle: $9
Zonin - Italy
Moscato - Glass: $7 | Bottle: $25
Canyon Road - California
House Wines
Glass: $7 | Bottle: $25
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nior Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
Trinity Oaks - California
Beer
Ask your server about current specials!
Draft
Price - $6
Des Moines IPA
7.1% ABV | 16oz pour
Confluence Brewing - Des Moines, IA
Local Rotating Tap
Ask your server for details!
Bottle
Price - $5.50
Bud Light
Coors Light
Busch Light
Michelob Ultra
Local Bottles
Exile - Ruthie - $6.50
Toppling Goliath - Pseudo Sue - $7
Premium Bottles
Price - $5.50
Shiner Bock
Blue Moon
Heineken
Dos Equis
White Claw
Black Cherry or Mango
Signature Cocktails
Pollinator's Punch - $10
Templeton rye, honey syrup,
fresh lemon juice, club soda
Raspberry Fizz - $11
house gin, raspberries,
lemon juice, egg white
Brown Butter Old Fashioned - $14
brown butter washed rye whiskey, brown
sugar syrup, orange peel, maraschino cherry
Stater Margarita - $11
Exotico tequila, orange liqueur, fresh
lime juice, sugar syrup, salt rim
Black & Blue Mojito - $11
Bacardi Limon, blackberries, blueberries,
mint, fresh lime juice
Cy-Hama Mama - $14
Kasama rum, Malibu rum, Cointreau,
pineapple, orange