Altoona

east suburb · 50009

Altoona is the suburb that leaned into spectacle. Adventureland's roller coasters and Prairie Meadows' slot machines mean dates here come pre-loaded with an itinerary, which is either a gift or a crutch depending on your tolerance for stuffed-animal prizes. Outlets of Des Moines added retail therapy to the mix; Facebook's data center added paychecks. The dating pool runs younger and more transient than the eastside establishment would suggest, with a service-industry undercurrent feeding the entertainment district. Meet at Stoney Creek or one of the brewery taprooms off Adventureland Drive. Skip the funnel cake on a first date. Trust us.

$47,781

median income

$1,232

median rent

The data

Altoona by the numbers

Median individual income in Altoona is about $47.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Altoona pays about $1,230 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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14 spots across Altoona

Altoona
Drinks
Jethro's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 4,596
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2601 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 4,596 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jethro's BBQ.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Altoona
Dining
Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,804
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
500 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,804 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Dining
Latin King Italian Dining
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,268
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,268 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Latin King Italian Dining.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
FriClosed
Sat11 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Drinks
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,244
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
550 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,244 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Drinks
The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,845
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1715 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,845 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 8 PM
Tue5 to 8 PM
Wed5 to 8 PM
Thu5 to 8 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Dining
Brick & Ivy Rooftop
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,004
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
400 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,004 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brick & Ivy Rooftop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Dining
AJ's Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.2 · 504
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 504 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at AJ's Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Drinks
Sam's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 482
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
3160 8th St SW Ste P, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 482 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sam's Sports Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Dining
Flip’N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 461
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3221 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 461 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Flip’N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 3 PM
Tue6 AM to 3 PM
Wed6 AM to 3 PM
Thu6 AM to 3 PM
Fri6 AM to 3 PM
Sat6 AM to 3 PM
Sun6 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Dining
Thai Basil Altoona
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 445
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
550 36th Ave SW Ste J, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 445 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Thai Basil Altoona.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Drinks
Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 321
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3131 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 321 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Drinks
Brightside Aleworks
Brewery★ 4.8 · 200
Wheelchair access
Find it
480 Center Pl d, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 200 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Brightside Aleworks.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Altoona
Drinks
Hawk Heaven Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 109
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 109 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hawk Heaven Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri2 PM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun2 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Maps
Altoona
Drinks
Olde Town Tap
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 32
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
121 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Olde Town Tap.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Maps

Altoona

Altoona by the numbers

Local date spots

Jethro's BBQ

Burger Shed Restaurant Altoona

Latin King Italian Dining

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

The Big Steer Restaurant and Lounge

Brick & Ivy Rooftop

AJ's Steakhouse

Sam's Sports Bar & Grill

Flip’N Jacks Pancake House & Eatery

Thai Basil Altoona

Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine

Brightside Aleworks

Hawk Heaven Tavern

Olde Town Tap

Reach Altoona singles right where they plan dates.