Reviews for Yanni's Grill & Vineyard in Ankeny, IA

Our plan a restaurant was closed so this was our plan B, and weren't we glad? With a charming atmosphere and combination of... Italian and Greek food, this is a place I would visit again. The Wednesday night specials were delicious and affordable and theservice was great. We never ran out of water or felt like we were lacking anything. One member of our party got chicken andbeef souvlaki. One person got Greek shrimp with fettuccine. I got Steak Burgos, perfectly cooked steak with sauteed mushrooms ina white wine garlic sauce. All three came with a side salad and a delicious basket of bread was brought for us to share. Read more

The tenderloin served in pita was unremarkable, but everybody raved about the buffet. I'd avoided the buffet because they're... usually bland, but clearly I made a mistake this time. Read more

This place was absolutely unbelievable, and not in the good way. As you can see pictured, the sauce of each was completely... WATERED! Literally had minimal to no flavor, and just pooled around the plate. This experience was worse than bad. I wouldencourage people to avoid this place! Read more

I wasn’t very impressed with the buffet. I heard great things about Yannis and had even had their pizza growing up and it was... good. However today the food was cold, the sauce had no flavor, and I was really disappointed that a Greek restaurant had noolives or feta cheese for their buffet salad. I did get fresh pizza from the buffet which was good and raised my score to twostars but I honestly have had better pizza in town elsewhere. We will not be coming back. Read more

Do not get the calamari. It was the worst we have ever tried! The place looks nice but the food wasn't that good. Not a place I... will revisit! The only good food I had was the garlic knots! Read more

Excellent choice of both Italian and Greek food. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Had a lamb gyro with a side salad topped... with Balsamic vinaigrette and a beer to drink. Despite being short-staffed, waiter gave us regular and timely updates on ourfood. The gyro is phenomenal! Read more

I don’t know what these bad reviews are talking about. Just sound like some privileged Karen’s to me. The food was... EXCELLENT!!! And this Lemon Cake?!! ???????????????????????????????? Yea I almost ate the whole thing without a pic! Service wasgreat as well!! Read more

We loving brunching here. I recommend trying their buffet. We think it is the best buffet in town. From options to salad, to... their soup to pasta, pizza and steak. All the food is always hot and fresh and for $15 per person it is hard to beat. Read more