What should we eat in Waukee tonight? Stop arguing about it and let us pick.

Nobody can ever decide where to eat. So pick a craving, tap a vibe or two, and hit the button. We'll choose a real Waukee restaurant for you, out loud, so dinner is settled. Don't like it? Spin again.

Want the full list?

This picker pulls from local favorites. For the complete rundown by cuisine, see the best restaurants in Waukee, plus our guides to pizza, breakfast, and coffee. Browse everything in the Waukee guides.

Where to eat in Waukee: FAQ

Where should I eat in Waukee tonight?

Use the dinner picker on this page: choose a craving (Mexican, Italian or pizza, steak, breakfast, pub or brewery, burgers or bar) and a vibe (patio, date night, family, drinks, cheap and quick), then hit the button and it names a real Waukee restaurant for you. Local all-arounders include Rube's Steakhouse & Lounge and Taste of New York Pizza.

What are the best restaurants in Waukee, Iowa?

Waukee favorites include Rube's Steakhouse & Lounge (grill-your-own Iowa steaks), Taste of New York Pizza and Scorno's Pizza & Pasta, Littleleaf Luncheonette in Old Town, and Central Standard Craft Burgers & Beer, with Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in West Des Moines, near Jordan Creek. The best pick depends on what you are craving, which is what this dinner picker is for.

Where can I eat on a patio or drink local beer in Waukee?

Barn Town Brewing, a brewery and gastropub on University Avenue in West Des Moines, just over the line, is our go-to for a pint and a patio, and Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster is right next door. Filter for 'Pub / brewery' or the 'Patio' vibe in the picker to see the options.

Does Waukee have a good steakhouse?

Yes. Rube's Steakhouse & Lounge on Ute Avenue is a grill-your-own steakhouse where you cook your own Iowa steak over an open hearth, and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, in West Des Moines near Jordan Creek, is the wood-fired sit-down option.

Where can I get breakfast or brunch in Waukee?

Littleleaf Luncheonette in Old Town does a from-scratch breakfast and lunch, and The Breakfast Club at Kettlestone Central is the newer brunch spot. See the Waukee breakfast guide for more.