Provisions Lot F

Words cannot describe how amazing this place is. The food is absolutely incredible. I dine here every chance I get, and it is of the highest quality every single time. A wide range of flavors and dishes that is sure to leave you feeling happy and full! The flavors are outstanding and I cannot recommend this place enough. Do NOT hesitate to dine here!!

We joined the wait list when we were leaving Des Moines. Our table was ready before we got to Ames, but we were seated as soon as we walked in. We love the atmosphere. Trendy & Upscale. Our food had so much flavor! I would have given 5 stars for the food but my meal was not hot, barely warm by time it got to our table. I can only imagine how delicious it would have been hot. Large portions. The service was a little slow. Tables who sat after us had drinks and food before we did. Overall, the food was delicious and we will be back to try again.

really nice atmosphere on what seems like a newer restaurant. the food was good but not great, although the salmon salad got high marks. the desserts were good but you’ll want to go splits on most everything, especially the cakes, as they are super rich. the chocolate ones are very chocolate!

I’ve been to Provision Lot F twice now—once for lunch and once for dinner—and both experiences were fantastic. For lunch, I had the house salad with their cashew dressing, and it was absolutely spot-on—fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly satisfying. For dinner, I tried the chicken thighs, and they were perfectly cooked—tasty, filling, and great value for the quality. The atmosphere and ambience were excellent both times, and the service was spot-on. There’s also a café section filled with delicious-looking cakes and pastries that are clearly well kept and worth a try. Overall, this is one of the best spots to eat in Ames—highly recommended for both lunch and dinner. I’ll definitely be coming back more often!

When we arrived around 10:22 am, there were only two gentlemen waiting outside, which was fine—we didn’t mind waiting. The greeter, an older Hispanic gentleman in a sporty polo, was very pleasant at first. I asked for a table for three, and he immediately asked, “Breakfast?” I said yes, and he responded, “Umm, we’re busy, I have a larger group in front of you.” I said that was fine, we’d wait. As we waited, two more couples came in after us. The “large group” he mentioned turned out to be just four adults and a baby, so I felt a little misled. It gave me the impression that he was making excuses for us not to wait. I asked if he needed my name, and he said no. That made me uncomfortable because I worried he might forget us. Sure enough, while I was waiting inside, I saw him seat a couple who arrived after us. That was frustrating, especially when he placed them at a half-moon table that would have worked perfectly for us, given we were there first. As for the food: it was just okay. Nothing really stood out—the eggs seemed like a smaller portion, and the overall flavors were average. Service from the waitress was fine, but nothing special. The one highlight was the Brussels sprouts salad—that dish was amazing and definitely worth recommending!